Apologies, apologies, APOLOGIES! For my tardy post. To find out why I’ve been so quiet recently, read this post!
Aaaaanyway! A pretty good effort on the Glossybox front this month, I can officially confirm I have used every product in the box, and there’s only one that I genuinely think – What’s this for?
Glossybox Booty!
So, without further ado (because you’ve already waited long enough), here’s what’s in the box.
LOLLIPOPS MAKE UP – Eye Pencil
Leopard Print for Cats Eyes!
It was revealed that we would be receiving this product before the box came out, and I thought Hmmm, that’s annoying, I’ve just bought a MAC one! However, this retractable pencil makes a great day time alternative to my glittery MAC number.
This eye pencil
“Contains Vitamin E with anti-ageing and anti-radical action.”
It is smooth to apply and doesn’t irritate, so I would say the above is working well. It lasts on the skin pretty well, I use it on my waterline and barely have to reapply, which is a great bonus! I really like the pink and gold leopard print packaging too, which gives it a bit of a luxe feel. Additionally, no sharpener required!
FULL SIZE, €14
Burt’s Bees – Lip Shine
Buzzing for Burt’s Bees!
I don’t really use glosses, as I prefer Lipsticks (see here), but I have heard great things about Burt’s Bees. If you like a gloss you won’t be disappointed with this product. I received the Lip Shine in the colour Blush/Roughe timide, which gives a really subtle, barely there colour, but giving enough shine to create a plumping effect. As the colour is so slight, this product might work well over matte lipsticks to give them some shine (I’ll try it out).
The gloss is
“Enriched with moisturising Apricot wax”
And you can feel the moisture as the gloss slides on. What I think is great is that the gloss isn’t sticky and is really long lasting – I applied it before a yoga class yesterday and it stayed on throughout the hour and a half. Their is a slight sweet taste/fragrance which isn’t too sickly, but not necessarily to my liking – possibly apricot? I would definitely recommend this to any gloss lover, however, I’d have rather have received a Burt’s Bees lip balm (not that they were available!).
FULL SIZE, £6.99
Umberto Giannini – Miracle Worker
Workin’ Miracles?
On my product card this hair treatment is labelled as ‘for you’, I did have to wonder why as the product is described as able to transform
“the most dry, frizy coarse hair”
Which I do not have. However, as I’ve always wanted to try Argan Oil, which this contains, I thought I’d give it a go. I applied this product to wet hair, and left my hair to dry naturally as I’m trying to avoid blow drying it. I was pleasantly surprised with how silky and smooth my hair felt when it was dry. The only downside is the product can leave my hair feeling a bit heavy and slightly greasy at the roots. A great full size product from Glossybox too!
FULL SIZE, £8
H20+ – Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment
My New Fave!
JUST WHAT I NEEDED! I have these blasted lines on my forehead (because I have such an expressive face, obvs) and under my eyes, and they really distress me.
The Face Oasis Hydrating Trreatment
“Delivers deep hydration while minimising the appearance of fine lines”
I have noticed a difference on application, my lines aren’t fine so I don’t expect miracles, but I hope by continuing to use this I will see a more long lasting effect. Despite its £27.50 price tag for 50ml, it might be worth the investment. It also feels quite cooling as its a gel, so it great for soothing under eyes after a long day.
Sample Size
FULL SIZE, 50ml, £27.50
MONU Skincare – Refining Capri Facial Oil
Gingery and Warming = Autumnal Facials
Now, this is the product where I thought, What’s this for?
This product is described as an
“Invigorating facial oil to balance oily skin and decongest pores”
Perhaps the fact that I don’t have oily skin is why I don’t understand this product. It smells great – gingery- and it feels luxurious and warming when applied, however, I don’t feel any benefit to my skin. A bonus while I have the product though is that it does feel like I’m giving myself a facial. However, I won’t be investing in the product.
Sample Size
Full Size, 100ml, £26
Since receiving November’s Glossybox I’ve continued to use every product – even the Facial Oil, which is a first! Well done Glossbox, a top notch box totalling over £25 (not the most value for money box, but I’ve not calculated the sample sizes in to this). Based on this month I can’t wait to receive December’s – I hope its Christmassy!
I saw some great hair products in other Glossyboxes – how was yours?
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