February 2016 Glossybox

I always look forward to the February Glossybox because from past experience it’s usually a limited edition design and usually full of great goodies. In the past we have even received chocolate! This month was no exception, with a fun and flirty design I couldn’t wait to crack open my box and see what was inside. With 5 full sized items we were certainly in for a treat.

Browtician – Love Skull Tweezers – Full Size £7.99
I have never heard of this brand before but it is readily available in Superdrug. I was in need of some new tweezers as my mum stole mine so these couldn’t have arrived at a better time. I love the limited edition packaging. It makes them super easy to see in my makeup bag. The tip of these tweezers have been finished by hand and allow great precision when plucking those pesky hairs. I can see these being my new favourite.

Naobay – Protective Hair Mask Volume Conditioner – Full Size £10.64
I have received a few Naobay products before from Glossybox and it is a brand I like but I was disappointed the packaging didn’t follow on from previous products with the wood finish lid. Nevertheless I love a conditioning mask. I use heat on my hair often so it’s always nice to be able to give my hair a deep nourishing conditioning session. Upon trying this I loved how my hair felt. It was silky smooth and really easy to comb through at the end which was great. I would repurchase this product and use it every so often when I am in need of a pamper.

Nicka K New York – 24 Hr Waterproof Eyeliner – Full Size £3.99
I have previously received items from Nicka K in the past from Glossybox so this is a brand that is familiar to me (see my product directory for previous reviews). I love waterproof eyeliners as they don’t budge and they are great for the colder weather when the icy winds make your eyes water. I received this in the colour brown which I do not currently own and I enjoy wearing this when I want something less harsh than dark black. The great thing about this eyeliner is that it comes equipped with a built in sharpener.

MUA – Power Pout Glaze Low Voltage Gloss – Full Size £3.50
I will be honest I am not a huge fan of this product as I don’t like sticky glosses. I have seen that some people were able to choose the colour they wanted but I must have missed the email as I never got to choose. I received the colour Serenity which is a lovely pink colour with sheer colour payoff. I love the subtle hint of colour it provides but the formula is too sticky for me. For £5 off when you spend £20 or more, use code MUAGLOSSY2 online.

Wilkinson Sword – Intuition Razor – Full Size £6.99
Correct me if I am wrong but have we received this item in a Glossybox before? I’m not sure but I was pleased as this is the razor I currently use and it saves me buying some new heads for a little while. I recommend taking the head off after each use and popping it back in the plastic container because otherwise the soapy bit gets everywhere especially when I pop this in my gym bag. I am a huge fan of Wilkinson Sword and love this razor. It is great for more sensitive areas and provides a really close smooth shave without leaving nasty rashes or bumps. I will continue repurchasing this item.

Overall I really like this month’s box and will be making full use out of it. Do you get Glossybox? Link me your reviews in the comments.

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August 2015 Glossybox

Last month's Glossybox was a good'n so I had high expectations for this month's box which arrived a couple of weeks ago. I've had time to go through my box and let you know what I think of all the products. This month's box celebrates the fact Glossybox are now available in ten countries.

I'm pretty happy with the box, I just wish we could have experienced some different brands rather than ones that have been featured in the box this year already.

Emite Artist Colour Powder Blush – Full Size £20.59
This blush/bronzer hybrid was voted by us. When swatching this product it crumbled away and I was worried that I would pick too much up on my brush. I found that swirling my brush onto the product and tapping off the excess left just the right amount of product to sweep across my cheeks and leave a nice glow. This product definitely looks good for summer makeup as it does give you that summer glow and light contour. There is no way I would pay over £20 for this though, I am sure there are a lot cheaper alternatives on the highstreet that do as good a job.

Naobay Calming Face Toner – Full Size £10.65
I’ve reviewed a Naobay product on my blog before which I also received from Glossybox. I love the packaging on these products and the wooden lid makes them feel really luxurious. What I love about this toner is that it doesn’t have much of a scent as I am not a fan of highly perfumed toners. This removes trace makeup when applied with a cotton pad and is 99.13% natural so I am happy using this on my face every day.

SASS Purifying Cleanser – Full Size £7.00
This is the second SASS product I have received from Glossybox and not a product I have ever thought to buy. This intimate cleanser aims to balance your skins PH levels. I can’t say I’ve noticed much of a difference but it is nice to feel fresh ‘down there’ if you know what I mean.

MeMeMe Lipglide in Playful Peach – Full Size £6.95
When I first saw this lipglide I thought it was going to be a bit bright for me, but the colour pay off on the lips is really nice and subtle. This product is hydrating but it doesn’t last long on the lips especially when eating soon after applying this. It is a lovely colour and a great addition to any handbag.

Manna Kadar Lash Primer – Full Size £14.55
I love this product. I have never owned a lash primer before and this fulfils everything that I would want in a lash primer. Manna Kada is not a brand I have ever heard of before. I’ve been layering this under my normal mascara and I’ve found my lashes feel hydrated. I am no longer left with black dried mascara flecks under my eyes which is a bonus for me. This primer contains vitamin B12 which leaves your lashes conditioned and voluminous and I can vouch that this product does just that.

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March 2015 Glossybox

Is it me or did this month's box come later than usual? I feel like I've barely had a chance to try these out this month! But I've given it a good go.

Naobay - Moisturizing Peeling - Full size £13.71

The first thing I noticed about this product was the packaging. The wooden lid makes this feel quite luxurious and expensive. I tried a bit of this on my hand and couldn't quite put my finger on what it smelled of, but it was pleasant. I am not sure if this is supposed to dry and peel off as I left it for a fair while and it stayed wet so I had to wash it off, am I doing it wrong haha? I'm yet to try this on my face so I will definitely have to give it a go.

Sleek MakeUP - Pout Paint - Full size £4.99

I love the strong colour of this pout paint and it's the first one I've received that I would actually wear. The colour I received is 'Port' and is a lovely deep berry colour. This has really great staying power (it was a nightmare washing the swatch off my hand!) but what I love about this is that you can put on a small amount to stain the lips or put on more and layer it up for a glossy effect. You can also mix these with other colours so I'm curious to see if anyone has done this and had a good result?

Essence - Lash Princess Volume Mascara - Full size £3.30

I own a lipstick in this brand which was nice but didn't appear to be very long lasting. I love the packaging on this mascara, it feels and looks a lot more expensive than £3.30! Most mascaras have the same effect on me so I did enjoy using this. I feel like I never need to buy a new mascara as Glossybox send us so many! 

Dove Advanced Hair Series - Shampoo & Conditioner - Full Size £5.99

In all honesty, I get a bit bored of shampoo/conditioner samples. I'm one of those people that will use whatever is on offer and I'm not fussy about brands. The mini sized tubes are handy for the gym and these did make my hair feel lovely and soft and I would perhaps purchase the full sized versions if they were on offer. I noticed my hair was less frizzy and I had less flyaways after using this.

ncLA Los Angeles Nail Lacquer - Full Size £13

I put this on straight away and loved the colour. I own a few coral and orange shades but that's because I find it such an easy colour to wear, especially in the spring/summer as it goes with a lot of my bright outfits. The colour I received was called "I only fly private" what a funky name! This does dry quickly which is ideal for me as I have a busy lifestyle and little time to wait around. It also lasted a good few days before I noticed any chipping. Ideal!

 Please let me know what you got in your boxes, I love reading other people's Glossybox reviews!

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