November 2012 Glossybox

It's that time of the month again......Glossybox! :o) 

This months Glossybox is 'Stocking Fillers' and its aim is to serve as an inspirational gift guide.  I have to say I've been getting Glossybox for a Year now and this has to be the best so far, also sadly the last one I will be buying as I find I only use a few of the products each month.

What's in my last box;

• Ayuuri - Sandalwood Face Cream - I've not used this yet as I get a bit worried using new face creams. Looking at reviews other people are very happy with the product saying "it makes your skin soft and it smells nice".

• Burberry Body Eau de Parfum - It has topnotes of peach, green absinthe and freesia. Personally I see it as a little sophisticated, but also nothing particularly special. 

• Alison Claire Natural Beauty - Mango Body Butter - This smells amazing, sweet just like Mango.  It's thick body butter that has so far left my skin feeling lovely and smooth.

• Nails Inc Kensington Caviar Top Coat - I'm not a big lover of top coats, I always find they make your nail varnish chip off quicker.  The polish is nice and although rose tinted applies clear to the nails, drying nice and quickly. Not particularly exciting, but certainly useful. 

• Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant - I've used this a few times before it's a microexoliant powder product infused with rice enzymes. You mix with a little water and massage into the face. Despite the unusual format I got on with it really well and my face felt so clean after using!

October 2012 Glossybox

My Glossybox landed on my wet doorstep on Wednesday and as it is based all around pampering yourself it really couldn't have came at a better time.  Truthfully I'm a little underwhelmed by this months box and don't really deem it to be all that pampering however there is one or two lovely products contained within so all is not a loss.

• Anatomicals Don't Just Clean It Woman, Scrub It - Body Scrub - I have used this in the shower this morning and it is a lovely punchy bright grapefruit scented product that does buff the skin, leaving it smooth and beautifully scented.

• Skinetica Anti- Blemish Treatment - I've been using this for about two days now and I have already seen a difference on my chin.  This treatment which is aimed at clearing up spots, blemishes and acne, claims to do so in 2-3 days.  It's doing the trick!

• Yves Rocher lipstick - I didn't get a chance to review this, as soon as my mum saw it she grabbed it.  She loved the colour and said it kept her lips moisturised unlike some lipsticks which dry your lips out.

• Olay Regenerist 3-Point Treatment Cream -   doesn't really say much on the info card about it. Olay say it is for areas prone to ageing - eyes, jawline and neck. 

• Dr Jart Premium Beauty Balm - This Dr Jart+ BB cream provides high SPF40 protection with anti-oxidents. A slightly glossy, low coverage cream which helps fight ageing. Particularly suitable for those over 30.  I tried a little bit and I like it.  It appears quite dark when you squeeze a little out so I was expecting to be a bit oompaloompa like after applying it but I wasn't.  

September 2012 Glossybox

This month we have a really pretty mint green box designed by Maggie Li, with the theme of Rising Stars! 

It's just in time for London Fashion Week, Glossybox have worked hard to introduce some of the most exciting rising stars across beauty.  The first product I received was an exclusive preview of pop star Lady Gaga's controversial and extravagant fragrance 'Fame'.   I was reasonably happy with this sample as it's something that can be used a good few times. And also there's a fair amount of hype surrounding it at the moment, so great to have a sample to sniff! It also really reminds me of something else, but I can't put my finger on what? But has a somewhat floral fragrance to it. 

Rodial Skin Samples - Glamoxy Snake Serum & 5 Minute Facial is a revolutionary product which instantly reduces the appearance of frown lines and wrinkles.   I haven't actually tried either products yet, but I will probably tweet a little something once I've given it a whirl! 

Vichy Idealia Day Care Cream is a smooth and illuminating day cream that smooths skin texture and improves complexion radiance.  

Maghrabian Hair Oil – Nutrition, hydration, conditioning, softness, shine and long-term vitality! Your hair will absorb this oil quickly, instantly improving its appearance.

Finally, a good eye cream is something I'm always on the lookout for so I'm excited to try the Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream. It promises to soothe tired eyes, smooth away dark shadows and reduce the appearance of fine lines. We shall see if it lives up to those claims, I'm not expecting miracles, but on first impressions it feels really nice. It's hydrating but importantly it doesn't feel too heavy.

August 2012 Glossybox

With the Olympics this month, Glossybox has gone global with cult products from all around the world. Also we were spoilt with 6 products instead of the usual 5 and I've got to say I'm really pleased with everything I got this month.

What's In My Box;

Vera Valenti L'ombre à Paupière Margarita Eyeshawdow Palette - This is a eyeshadow palette from Spanish brand Vera Valenti. It contains 10 different eyeshadow shades and a sponge tip applicator. I received the neutral shades, honesty im not too keen on and this is more fitting for my mum so i will be passing this on.

Alessandro - Pro White Nail Polish - The Alessandro Pro White is a German product that is a optically brightening effect nail polish that has a anti-yellowing formula for radiant white and gleaming nails. This is definitely a product i will get some use out of and i will use as a base coat before applying nail polish.

Lipcote Lipstick Sealer - Lipcote is a product that I've always heard about but never really tried. It is the original lip stick sealer and promises to be the secret behind smudge, feather, fade and kiss proof colour that lasts. I'm really intrigued by this product and I'm really looking forward to putting it to the test.

Glossybox Lipstick - Glossy Pink - The GlossyBox lipstick looks a lovely colour (a pretty dusky rose pink), although I haven't used it yet. It's one of those suits-all shades so anyone who gets it in their box should be able to work with it!

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil - This revolutionary water-soluble cleanser is better than any other make-up remover you've ever tried is what they promise! I'm looking forward to trying this as I love using cleansing oils, especially for removing stubborn eye makeup remover.

All for Eve for the Eve Appeal Eve's Balm - This is a great multipurpose balm for use all over the body.  So far I have used it on my elbows and lips.  I love that this little pot has a mirror inside and the smell is nice too – very essential oil-like.

July 2012 Glossybox

This month the theme of the box is based around festivals, so all the products are easy to use on the go.. so what did I get inside my box this month?

Jelly Pong Pong Irish Cream Pavlova Lip Frosting – The first thing I did notice about this was the smell, instantly smelt how sugary and sweet this is, which I love. It remind me of Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub. The colour I have is almost a neon pink with the slightest hint of coral, which is a perfect colour for me.

Kryolan Satin Powder - This micro-fine powder creates an extraordinary shimmer effect to your eyes. I received a peachy/coral colour which again is perfect for my colouring, it lasts for about 8 hours and really looks fresh in the summer light.

Awapuhi Wild Ginger - Texturizing Sea Spray - I have never used a sea spray although i have friends that swear by them! This is a surf inspired spray that adds texture to create a tousled, beachy style. Perfect for spritzing on your hair after swimming on holiday.

MONU Calming Cream - This is a green-tinted cream that is meant to neutralise areas in your skin that are prone to redness. I do have a bit of random redness in the tops of my cheeks, so I might give this a go.

Collin Resultime Gel Collagene Regenerant - I've not used this as I feel this is for old skin. It claims to be multitasking superhero containing 15 key skin molecules.

Overall I am very happy with this months glossybox, I'm glad I have received products that suite my colouring.

June 2012 Glossybox

I love June's Glossybox!! It's come around sooo quick!! This months theme is 'Sexy Summer' and I think this one of the best boxes; I think I will use every product and I'm really excited to give things a try!

What's In My Box;

Caudalie Eaux Fraiches Perfume - This is a lovely scent, also the packaging is really cute it makes it super easy to carry around in my bag and casually spritz throughout the day.  This particular fragrance is really fresh and I would like to try out the rest of them in store.

Vichy Dermablend Concealer Starter Kit - I haven't had a chance to try this yet but I've read good things. My under eye circles are horrendous and I'm hoping this does the trick, if so I may have to purchase the full size from Garden.co.uk £19.00.

BM Beauty Summer Warmth Bronzer - This is a lovely, soft powder bronze and leaves me with a beautiful, yet natural glow on my cheeks. I had a eyeshadow in a previous glossybox which I adore so I was very happy to receive a new product from their range.

HD Brows Precision Tweezers - The tweezers must be the best product I have received in my glossybox, I was soooo happy to see them. I've had HD eyebrows done twice now and was really thinking about buying the tweezers and palate. These have a really precise tip so I think these are going to be perfect for grabbing even the smallest of stray eyebrow hairs. I'm really looking forward to trying these out and I have high hopes for them considering they retail for £19.95

Glossybox Exclusive Pro Beauty Brush - I like this brush, it has the little glossybox logo, just like the compact mirror in last months box. The hairs aren't as soft as I was expecting, it does feel a little scratchy. It has quite a nice shape to it though which will be nice for bronzer or a light blush application.

May 2012 Glossybox

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLOSSYBOX!
This month's box is a special anniversary edition to celebrate the 1st birthday of Glossybox. To celebrate Glossybox have included a few little extras into there May box, including a mirror and balloon so you can celebrate along with them.

What's In My Box:

Lolita Lempicka - L’Eau De Blanc & Si Lolita - I'm not a big fan of perfume sample as they never get used. I stick them in my draw and that's where they stay, but perfume samples are useful as they let you smell scents that I wouldnt personally try or pick up myself. However, neither of these are to my particular tastes and smell a bit too 'old' for my liking. Having said that its a pretty pricey perfume with the 50ml of the L'Eau en Blanc costing £49.00.

Let's Go Lashes - I love lashes! So I was very happy to find a pair in May's Glossybox. These lashes are by Lets Go, I have never heard of or seen them before although they are part of the Nouveau beauty group. The lashes I received were the Lets Go Heartbreaker Lashes, I haven't used them yet but I will let you know how I get on.

Uniqone All In One Hair Treatment - I really need something like this at the moment as I was allergic to my last hair treatment. According to the bottle this one product does all of the following; repair for dry & damaged hair, shine & frizz control, heat protection, silkiness & smoothness, hair colour protection with UVA & UVB filters, easier brushing and ironing, incredible detangling, long-lasting hairstyle, split ends prevention, adds body. Who wouldn't be super excited to try a product that claims to do all that?!

I gave it a try last night and my hair feels so much smoother and controllable. I'll definitely be buy the full size bottle from CheapSmells.com for £11.99.

Weleda Face Cream - I don't really like getting face creams in my box as I have really sensitive skin and can't really use them.

Noble Isle Summer Rising Shower Gel - Even though I'm getting bored of receiving a shower gel in my glossybox each month, Noble Isle Summer Rising captures the fragrance of a British summer and I really do think it smells great.

Although I'm happy with my May 2012 glossybox and the extras I have received. It's not been my favourite box and I am getting a bit bored of receiving a shower gel every month!

April 2012 Glossybox

My April 2012 Glossy Box came through yesterday, It feels like ages since I got the infamous Harrods one so was quite exciting when it did come in the post.

I was very impressed with my April Glossybox, it arrived in a beige box rather than the normal pale pink. The theme for the April Glossy Box is "The Natural Box". Its nice to see another themed box. I do think these go down well and give a bit more consistency to the sampling theme.

What's In My Natural Box:

Inika Certified Organic Eyeliner - Electric Blue - This is one of my favourite products in the box and the only one I'm really looking forward to using. Electric Blue is a really pretty, bright sky blue colour. Apparently, it has a "rich and creamy consistency unparalleled in the world of natural liners." I don't know about that but it does apply really nicely and is very pigmented.

Figs & Rouge Lip Balm - Rambling Rose - I was so happy to see this in my April 2012 Glossybox, I've looked at these so many times on ASOS. It smells really nice, I do love that it is a multipurpose balm, so I can use it on my elbows and cuticles and well as my lips.

Kai Perfume Oil - Finally, was a weird little tube of Kai Perfume Oil. Most bizarre! I've never used anything like this before, but with gardenia and white exotics, this actually has quite a pleasant scent when applied to the pulse points of my wrist.

Caudalie Vinosource SOS Thirst-Quenching Serum - Caudalie is a brand that i have never used before but what i do know is that the blogging world has been going absolutely crazy for the Caudalie Beauty Elixir recently. This is a new launched product that is ultra concentrated and is plant based. It is a really thin serum that looks like water and is to be used before you apply your moistriser.

Ayuuri Natural Body Wash - Coconut - This smells so good, it really reminds me of the body shop coconut shower gel.

Overall I'm very happy with this months glossybox specially the eyeliner & lip balm. Next month is Glossybox’s first birthday so their next box is going to be quite special I’m sure!!

March 2012 Glossybox - Harrods Edition

Harrods has joined forces with online beauty company Glossybox to create a limited edition beauty box in March containing a handpicked selection of luxury sample sizes.

A lot of suspense and excitement was created over the March 'Mystery Box', and when it was announced that Glossybox had collaborated with high-end department store, Harrods, I couldn't wait for my Glossybox to arrive.

I was very impressed with March Glossybox, it arrived in a white box rather than the normal pale pink. Some reviews I've read have been disappointed with the March Glossybox but I have been very pleased (so is my boyfriend who has already stolen my Molton Brown Heavenly Gingerlily Moisture Bath & Shower Gel).

What's In My Box:

* Narciso Rodriguez. For Her Eau De Parfum - I love this scent! With notes of Honey Flower, Orange Blossom & Amberlyn and Vanilla, this perfume has a lovely, feminine scent. For her is Narciso Rodriguez's first fragrance, I would love the full bottle.

* Molton Brown - Heavenly Gingerlily Moisture Bath & Shower Gel - I'm a big fan of Molton Brown so I was very pleased to see it in this months Glossybox. It has a lovely, relaxing scent and feels very luxurious. Great travel size for the Gym or a weekend away.

*YSL-ForeverYouth Liberator Serum - A powerful serum enriched with 3 glycans to help increase youthful activity in skin cells.

*Burberry Beauty - Lip Mist Copper No 202 - With a balmy, lip-loving formula, Lip Mist offers sheer colour with an irresistible gloss shine. I love this colour as it is neutral, (a colour I would wear to work), it is well packaged and doesn't dry my lips out.

*Clarins - Extra Firming Body Cream - A formula rich in regenerating and firming plant extract which immediately helps to lift and tone, for firmer skin and younger looking body. I found it to leave my skin moisturised without being greasy but wasn't too sure about the scent.

Overall very pleased! Glossybox is available here £10.00 per month plus p&p.