May Glossy Box Favourites

To anyone who didn't know, Glossy Box turned 1 this month. Happy Birthday Glossy Box! To celebrate not only did we get our usual samples, but a few extras to enjoy the festivities. Which leads me to my favourite thing from this months Glossy Box; the compact mirror.

I've needed a little mirror for in my handbag since I smashed the last one, (6 more years of bad luck for me!) so it couldn't have come at a better time. Don't get me wrong there is nothing particularly spectacular about this mirror, and it is just clever advertising from Glossy Box, but it's just so damn practical. Anything that comes in a Glossy Box that is useful for me is a winner in my eyes, like when you get mini shower gels (which I also got this month) which are great to use when traveling.


I have yet to try the leave-in hair mask so I can't officially crown the mirror my Glossy Box favourite. But for arguments sake, lets just say it is indeed my May Glossy Box favourite.


What was your favourite?

April Glossy Box

Hi all! I'm not going to review the April Glossy Box because a) we got it forever ago and b)there are thousands of reviews I'm sure. But what I did think I would do is just do a post on my stand outs from the box. Not sure if I will do this as a regular thing, it's just there were 3 items in this months box which I have used constantly since getting it. In fact it's safe to say I will cry when they run out (then go and buy the full sized versions!).

As you can see above, the three items I love are the Monu Collagen Cream, the Caudalie S.O.S Thirst Quenching Serum and the Figs and Rouge Balm. I have incorporated all three into my skincare regime and have noticed such a difference. My skin has felt so soft and looks so radiant since using the serum and the Collagen Cream. Morning and night I cleanse with my Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish cleanser, followed by the serum which I pat onto my skin. I then slather on the Collagen Cream after and I'm so pleased with how my skin is looking.

The Figs and Rouge balm is something I have been using, again, morning and night on my lips. I tend to get dry, flakey lips and this has completely eradicated that, plus the scent is delicious. I have also been using the balm on my cuticles and any patches of dry skin and it has really helped moisturise these areas.

I loved this months Glossy Box and I am really glad I've stuck with it, despite feeling a little indifferent with the boxes so far. I feel like some people are too quick to jump ship with these schemes and I had a funny feeling if I cancelled I would regret it when I saw the following months box. 

Anyone else subscribe to Glossy Box? How did you find April's box?

March Glossy Box

I know I subscribed late in the month, but I swear I received February's Glossy Box yesterday. On first impressions, I can't say I'm massively impressed with this month. Then again, I'm not too sure what it's going to take for me to be blown away? Maybe I'm hoping for a bit too much?


Anyway that aside this is what I received:


DuWop Venom Gloss in Buttercup
I've owned a clear DuWop Lip Venom before and I loved the effect of it. I'm looking forward to trying a coloured one even though it is quite a sheer nude shade.


Dr Bronner Lavender Hand Sanitiser
I donated this to my mum immediately as I cannot stand anything Lavender scented. That's twice out of the 2 boxes I've had that has contained something Lavender scented and it gives me a headache. Also thought it amusing that my dad knew the Dr Bronner brand as the "brand that did the crap shampoo"!


Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm
This smells absolutely delicious and did smooth my fly-away hairs. Not sure I'll get much use out of it though as my hair isn't a big fan of products.


BM Beauty Pure Mineral Eyeshadow
Nice, finely milled powder with good pigmentation. My only complaint is with the colour I received, which is identical to the purple Mac pigment I already own, and have barely ever touched. But hey, Glossy Box aren't mind readers.


Como Shambhala Invigorate Shower Gel
I think this is my favourite product in the box, since you can't really go wrong with a good shower gel. This is going straight in my wash bag and being used for travel. I haven't used it yet but I love the fresh scent although I'm annoyed to see it also contains Lavender. Granted the Lavender part of the scent isn't too strong that I notice it so I'll let that go.


So all in all it was alright, nothing hugely special. I just hope my future boxes don't contain as much bloody Lavender or my mum will just be inheriting the lot. The jury is still out...

Glossy Box

Ok... I caved and subscribed to Glossy Box.
I've been deliberating over subscribing to a beauty box for a while now. The idea appeals to me since I love trying new products and I also love receiving parcels in the post (who doesn't?!). I sat for hours reading reviews, watching vlogs etc. to try and work out which box seemed like my cup of tea, and settled with Glossy Box.


I'm not going to review the contents, since I got it late and there are plenty of reviews of this particular box already out there (Gemsmaquillage, LLYMLRS, The Sunday Girl to name but a few). I liked the Valentines Day theme and enjoyed most of the products included, however I can't say I see me using a green eyeliner much but to each their own. 

I'm definitely going to give Glossy Box a good chance before I make a full judgement. I'm not sure if my subscribing late and getting a box later than others would affect the content, but it has to be said I would have loved the Clarins samples. But then I suppose this is the gamble you run with beauty boxes that give different samples in different boxes.