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Glossybox December…

22 Dec

Now I was pretty clear how unhappy I was about Novembers glossybox, and immediately cancelled my subscription after they didn’t answer my queries or help at all. But today, at the doorstep was the December Glossybox!!

Originally when I saw a few previews of the December box I wish I had of many stuck with them for an extra month because I love Sally Hansen nail products so when I saw the box I thought hey, maybe I’ll be lucky.. but of course not!

Again like last months, early deliveries contained much better value and more full sized products, while ones that were delivered later received smaller samples. I understand if this varies month to month, but I received a bad box last month and those who received the earlier box did so again this month too.

Anyways.. What’s in the box?

Gorgeous Cosmetic Lip Pencil

I never used a lip pencil until I received one in the LHI box, and they truly are a good base to apply lipstick and make it last much longer so they don’t go astray in my house! This one is a little darker than the other and is in the colour “entourage”. I have heard a lot about Gorgeous Cosmetics products but never tried before so I’ll be interested to see how this goes.

RRP 25

Bed Head Manipulator

I have never been a fan of this stuff, I don’t know if it is because I’m using it wrong but it always leaves so much gooey residue and never seems to work very well. That was a few years back though, so i’ll give it another try.

RRP 23.95

CK forbidden euphoria

Some people don’t like receiving perfume samples in these boxes, because if you went to the effort you could probably pick up a bunch at your local department store but I am a big fan! I love having these little guys in my bag so I can touch up and it does give you the chance to really trial a perfume and see if it suits you, and I have discovered a few great perfumes this way. This is a florally fragrance with top notes of iced raspberry (don’t know how these smell in contrast to normal raspberries..), tangerine juices, peach blossom and fruity juices. It’s quite a nice young scent.

RRP 60 for 30ml

John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme

My hair is constantly frizzy and has fly-aways so I am a perfect candidate to test a product such as this, and I will let you know how I go! Luckily I received this in contrast with some ladies who got the Blonde Spray when they were brunette!

RRP 16.99 for 113 g

Auscreen Sunscreen Lotion

I feel like this is a total filler product, it is a tiny size at 15ml (thats $1.20 worth of product) and I recently received some 40 ml samples in the mail free from Le Tan so I don’t have too much use for this one. BUT you do need to be sunsafe so if I manage to find that one of my handbags or cars doesn’t have one of these in it that is were this will be going!

RRP 7.49 for 125ml

So that is the glossybox for December, I will hopefully get to the bottom of why they sent it to me as I did complain to them about last months box but even if they decided to send it as an apology I wished they would of told me!! I’ve been going through my bank statements and checking my account and everything..

Did you receive these, or different products in your Glossybox? And will you be sticking with them after so many have had issues or are you one of the lucky ones?

 

Whats in the box? Glossybox November

30 Nov

I received my Glossybox today and I, like many others, have mixed feelings towards it.

It does look pretty though.. and what was inside..?

The content of this box did vary alot person to person and unfortunately I think I got one of the duds. But we’ll start with the better things first..

3D forever lipgloss by Mirenesse in “Blow”

This is quite a nice red, it didn’t come out too well in the photos unfortunately but I do look forward to wearing this, and although they are everywhere I haven’t tried any mirenesse products myself.

Essie Polish in Super Bossa Nova

This isn’t a shade i would normally go for, but I’ll give it a try. I do love Essie polishes though but was hoping for a colour that was a little more me!

Jurlique Ultra Firm and Lift Cream along with a 15% off storewide voucher. GUESS WHAT? This voucher expires on the 30th of November, Today. Fantastic! I am looking forward to trying the cream though.

60ml sample of Bio Oil RRP $14.95

I might give this to mum, I’ve used it before and never noticed any differences

Last but not least some “warming body oil”  from Voulez Vouse. I thought this was inappropriate to be included in a beauty box and other girls received full sized products from Lily Loves Pearl or deluxe samples from Bobbi Brown instead which are much better value and are also not X rated!

Glossybox will be the first company that I cancel my subscription to. The box was late, I wasn’t impressed by the products and I’ve heard some really horrible things about their customer service.

It is a shame, as i was really looking forward to this box and they had some great brands on board.

What do you think about the content in this months Glossy Box? Will you be subscribing for December?

which box??

21 Nov

While it was so exciting when the first beauty sample box company set up in Australia, quite a few have since followed. I have fallen victim to this as I can’t control myself and currently have 4 subscriptions (still thinking about the 5th…) Yes its a little overboard but I do plan on culling at some point soon. But they are just so fun!

I thought to assist anyone who can’t decide which box to subscribe to i’d include some info about them all in the one place.

Price…

14.95 month or 164 a year (14.95 saving)

Brands Include…

Sunsilk, Pod, Essie, Caudalie Paris, NVEY, Smashbox*, Decleor*, Elixir*, Revlon*

RRP of last box…

$115.29 (see contents here)

Beauty samples | Premium and exclusive beauty, skin and hair care products delivered to your door every month - Lust have it!

Price…

14.95 a month or 160 a year (saving 19.40)

Brands Include…

Roc, Lancome, Hawley, Nude by Nature, Kerastase, Burts Bees, OPI, Lush , Lime Lilly, Dermologica

RRP of last box…

$60.60

Bella Box

Price…

14.95 a month

Brands Include…

A’Kin, OCC, Napoleon Perdis, Kosmea, Erborian, Orlofluido, Phytomer

RRP of last box…

$63.89 (see box content here)

GLOSSYBOX

Price…

14.95

Brands Include…

Biotherm, Bobbi Brown, COTY fragrances, Essie, Jurlique, John Frieda, Mirenesse, Shu Uemura, YSL, Shiseido

RRP of last box…

$74.90 (See content here)

Customer service is HORRIBLE!!! Would NOT recommend this box!

Beauty Basket

Price…

14.95 , if you join for 3 months you receive a 12 month subscription to Just Be Magazine

Brands Include…

A’kin, Derma-Research, Elizabeth Arden, Imperial Leather, Narcisco Rodriguez

RRP of last box…

First box is set to ship early December, however so far they have announced some of the products it will contain including

Full size – A’kin multi-fruit and willow bark instant radiance facial masque and Derma Research infusion RX. Their value is $98 total

 

Hope this helps with your decision!! Which beauty boxes are you subscribed to and which are your favourite?

In my study induced state I  have now signed up to all of them.. lets say its for “research” shall we?

*Brands marked with an asterix are “in talks” but not confirmed.

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