I was given a 6 month subscription to Glossy Box which finished in February and I was swithering whether or not to give it up as also subscribed to Birch Box.
This month I decided to resubscribe as have found the Birch Boxes a little disappointing. There seems to be a divide between the boxes, you have the 'great boxes' and the 'naff boxes' and I always seem to be in the category that receives the latter. I am still giving Birch Box a chance to redeem themselves.
The main thing I love about Glossy Box is the special edition boxes that come out every so often and Aprils box by Pearl Lowe is no exception. It is gorgeous peach box with a rose motif designed, this is right up my street - favourite colour - peach/coral and favourite flower white roses. I will definitely be recycling this for trinkets and accessories.
I always seem to receive my Glossy Boxes towards the end of the month which can be a little annoying at times because I allow myself to read the spoilers.
I am pretty happy with what I received from Glossy this month, in my box I got:
Nip & Fab Mango Smoothie - dry skin body butter
This smells beautiful, I love mango body butters, It seems very similar to the Body Shop version so very pleased.
So Purple Elixir EDP by Yves Rocher
Perfume samples are usually a little disappointing to receive in the box however, this is a good size and it a pleasant scent.
Illamasqua Medium Pencil - White
You can't go wrong receiving a little Illamasqua, I was a bit wary when I received the white pencil however, I used this last night underneath my eyebrow as a highlighter, and when blended in, was really nice.
Collagen & Aloe Vera Hydro Mask by Etre Belle
This is a regeneration treatment to improve the skins elasticity and provides hydration. I like trying new masks and enjoy a bit of pampering so looking forward to trying this out.
Lipcote
The only disappointment was the Lipcote, this product really isn't my cup of tea, I think it tastes nasty when applied and has a odd tingling sensation which I don't like. I am pretty sure I received a Lipcote recently in a previous box - I could be wrong.
I noticed some of you got Essie Nail varnish - i'm well jel!
If you would like to leave your links below to what you got, i'd love to hear.
Happy Sunday!
You got really diff things to me! I would have love to get Illamasqua :(
ReplyDeleteHere's my link:
http://cllrs.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/birchbox-vs-glossy-box-april.html?m=0
Hi Callie, thanks for stopping by, I will go and see what you got. xxxx
DeleteGreat products , i like Illamasqua Medium Pencil and perfume sample in your box, looking forward to subscribe for it once i get enough money :P :D
ReplyDeleteHi Sania, yeah most of the time it is worth the 12 quid or so you spend each month but sometimes it is disappointing. x
DeleteOoh the Illamasqua pencil sounds amazing, I bet it'd look gorgeous on the waterline to brighten the eyes! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Gem, yeah i'm going to try it on the waterline, i was a bit wary but do like it, some folk got yellow.. which is a bit odd
DeleteI got exactly the same box as you! I am going to be doing a review soon as well as it was my first ever box and I haven't tried any of the products that I received before so that was a bonus for me.
ReplyDeleteI did a Keek or a Vine you can watch if you use those apps? I am 'jadewiggins09'
Jade x
http://jadewiggins09.blogspot.co.uk/
Hi Jade, the Glossyboxes are normally quite good and the special edition designed boxes are lovely when you get them I do have the Keek app I will have a look at your vid and check out your blog too. xx Laura
DeleteI can never decide if I think its worth signing up to these boxes one looks great and the next looks rubbish! I can never decide if its worth it! X
ReplyDeleteThe Glossybox looks so beautiful! I wished that they had them in Australia. x
ReplyDeletehttp://catatheart.blogspot.com
Love the products in this book, everything looks great!
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dreamdustx
Love the look of the Illamasqua eye pencil but agree that the lipcote is a bit naff :( I got Essie in mine which was a lovely surprise x
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