Friday 16 September 2011

September GlossyBox

About a week ago, I received an email from the lovely Lily from GlossyBox introducing me to the GlossyBox concept and asking me if I was interested in receiving the September box. I've definitely heard of GlossyBox before this and have read a lot of reviews on beauty blogs. Since I was given the opportunity to try one out for free, I decided to accept the offer.


For those who aren't too familiar with GlossyBox, basically, you pay £10 (plus p+p) each month and you get a box of sample-sized goodies delivered right to your doorstep. At the moment, GlossyBox seems to be the most expensive amongst all the UK beauty boxes as other companies only charge a flat rate of £10. Whether or not the few pounds is worth it is pretty subjective.



I was extremely excited when the box arrived and simply couldn't wait to unveil it together with you.


I'm already subscribed to another company with the same beauty box concept, but this is only my 2nd beauty box, so the thrill was definitely still there as I unwrapped the box. The packaging is lovely with obvious effort put into making these boxes look like presents and it does add to that element of surprise as I peel off each layer to reveal the goodies.


First impressions: I must say I was very impressed with the very generous sizes of the products! Okay, maybe not the perfume as perfume samples can so easily be taken from beauty counters, so no, I'd probably not pay for them. Still, I'm sure the other products more than made up for it.

A card listing and explaining what each product does; NUXE Huile Prodigieuse
MARY GREENWELL Plum; HD BROWS Eye&Brow Palette
STRIVECTIN SD Eye Concentrate; L'ORÉAL PROFESSIONAL Mythic Oil


Here's a closer look at the HD Brows palette in Foxy. It's gorgeous, but did you notice that I'm missing the brushes (I've seen people get 2)? I've rummaged through the entire GlossyBox, but they were no where to be found. I am a little gutted, though I suppose I can always use my own brushes.
Also, I'm glad the colours didn't break during shipping because it arrived like that without any bubble wrap or box around it for extra protection. Some people weren't so lucky, judging by some of the complaints on GlossyBox's Facebook page.
UPDATE: I emailed Lily and she has kindly offered to send a replacement.


Overall, I'm actually very happy with my first GlossyBox. I must admit that I did not subscribe to them before this because I read some negative reviews on (amongst other issues) how they included really cheap products into their previus boxes and also how they were going to hike up the price this month, so it really didn't seem worth it. I can now say that even if I did pay for this box, I would still have been very satisfied with its contents.

One thing to note, GlossyBox does not send out the same products to everyone. I think they choose products based on customers' profiles. As mine was gifted, I had no say, but was pleasantly surprised. Evidently, there are already some pretty dissatisfied customers this month, but equally, there are many who've said they love it! Like most beauty boxes, it's really either a hit or miss and there is no guarantee whether one likes their box or not, really.

Personally, I'm actually really keen to try out most of the products, except for the StriVectin SD Eye Concentrate. I know people say you're never too young to use anti-wrinkle products, but this one really doesn't appeal to me. I will let you guys know how I get on with the rest. I know I said that for the other beauty box, but I'll definitely do this one now that I've so much time ;)

Did you like the September GlossyBox?

23 comments:

  1. The brow palette seems to be well worth the price.  Thanks for sharing the contents!

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  2. I'm reading about this everywhere! It looks like you got some really nice things :O

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  3. Lily is so lovely and helpful, isnt she? I love her! I'm so oblivious to the complaints on facebook, poor Glossybox! :( I was really pleased with mine and can't wait to see what's in store next month! x

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  4. OOOO I am actually thinking to start researching on anti-wrinkle cream products ~ haha.. so if you do use it.. let me know how it feels. i mean, at least for the texture and if it make you break out etc =D

    nice post ^^

    xoxo hitomiNeko xoxo
    http://hitomineko-hn.blogspot.com

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  5. I like recieving stuff through mail :)
    I am wondering what that L oreal Mytic Oil is....

    xx http://icepandora.blogspot.com

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  6. You are so fortunate you got the brow kit.
    I saw a review of this GlossyBox, and I'm envious that I'm not elibigle to subscribe to it (from where I'm living).  Lucky girl!

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  7. Looking forward to reading more about your products you've received. :D!

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  8. Wow! The equivalent of this here in the U.S. is Birchbox, & it comes with three things in it - and this month, mine sort of sucked.

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  9. wow, the sizes of the products are large !!! some people were fed up because the sizes of the "samples" were too small.. lol but the 'september box" seems to be great!!!

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  10. I'm not really into anything make up but I do love the packaging. :) 

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  11. The Stri Vectin SD Eye is very expensive and I heard its a very good product ! :) as for this particular box,I think its worth it but a missing brush from the compact?! hmm.

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  12. the brow palette looks really nice!! so many of these box things out there i'm so confused w the names HAHA 

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  13. Hi Joey, I like the idea of the samples and mini size products in a cute box, I think its very fun to not know what you're gonna get, like a surprise! haha Malaysia needs one don't you think so too? ^_^ the hd brows looks interesting :)

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  14. i got mine today and it's the same as yours - my hd kit had one missing brush - boo! i'm not an anti wrinkle cream either but i'll just use it if it's there, will try it out though. pretty happy with this box but reckon ill stop my sub soon. i like that they've got spare boxes this month so you can look at the reviews and then order the same box.

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  15. thats a lot of goodies to play with! I've heard some good things about glossybox as well sometimes it's not good, I guess it balance out in the end?

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  16. Will you subscribe to them? The contents look pretty good, hopefully they'll keep it up!

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  17. These type of packages are awesome. It's been a while since I've been interested in makeup, and I'm thinking if I should be a part of something like this. The products look awesome

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  18. what a sweet box!!! it looks like getting a cute mystery box <3 <3
    that eye&brow palette looks good!

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  19. I've heard so much about glossybox! But i heard somtimes it's a hit or miss, you  don't always get great samples. 

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  20. loveheartsandcrosses21 November 2012 at 15:20

    subscibed to 3 boxes and there is only so much eye cream a girl can use ;-)

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  21. Loving the contents. Sounds like a very interesting concept ^_^

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