I was upstairs in my bedroom on Monday having a strop (I turn into the devil when I’m hungry), and my Mum called my phone (she was downstairs – yes, we do that!) and told me that a package had just arrived for me. I wasn’t expecting anything so I asked what it was and she said ‘it says Glossy Box on it’. Instantly my bad mood vanished and I ran downstairs to rip open my box. Easily pleased.
Anyway, Octobers Glossy Box is extra special because it is their 6 month anniversary! Because of this, the lovely girls at GB HQ decided to include an extra product in everyone’s box – such a nice idea.
Inside the box – Dermalogica Age Smart Multivitamin Thermafoliant, Multivitamin Power Recover Masque, Renewal Lip Complex & makeup bag, a Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner, Leighton Benny Expert Nails polish in Sex Kitten and three Robert Piguet fragrances.
I squealed when I saw the Dermalogica makeup bag – I need a new one and this is the perfect size to carry around the bits I use when out and about. I’ve never used their products before, but I’ve already fallen in love with the lip balm – its absolutely lovely, makes my lips really soft and smells like a jammy wagon wheel (it took me a while to work out what it reminded me of). I will repurchasing a full size of this when I run out.
Again, I’ve never used a Leighton Denny nail varnish but I’m impressed so far – I painted this shade on top of a dark polish and only needed one coat to cover it. I personally don’t think blue polish suits me, but because its so pearly it isn’t as hard to wear as other blues.
The Stila eye liner is amazing – so pigmented, I want more shades! And finally, the fragrances aren’t to my liking, but I quite like the red one ‘calypso’.
What I think – You would not believe how happy receiving this package one a month makes me. And the more I think about it, the more I think that I could easily give up a few lunches out a month in order to afford a box. £12.95 isn’t too bad, especially when your discovering products that you fall in love with. I also still love the packaging of the box – I now need more ideas with what to do with my pink boxes!
What was your favourite product in the October Glossy Box? What do you use your GB boxes for?
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Haha my mum calls me on the phone from downstairs too. I love dermalogica but why the age smart stuff?x
I really liked this months box, my favourite item was the Dermalogica mask, so excited to try it out. I keep my mini nail polishes in my pink boxes, they fit perfectly, as do Barry M polishes.
Soooo want/NEED this Glossy Box! haha such amazing things, and i'm a sucker for nail varnishes!!
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Oh my. The Glossy Box 6 month anniversary box is 1000x better than the Birchbox 1 year anniversary. I wish they shipped to the United States because I would love to get one.
I'm loving the glossybox I got my first ever one last month and can not wait for this months.
As for the boxes iv started to make up christmas make-up kits for friends and family and using the boxes to pack them up.
Love your blog
Katie
Peachesandnothing – Hahaha, so funny. I know, I think its because GB are maybe trying to target an older age group? I'm not sure!x
Claire – Have you tried it out yet? Whats it like? I might have a pamper session this weekend to try it! Oh thats a good idea, might try that!
AngieBeautyBelle – Haha!!! I'm a sucker for all things makeup too!
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Sunnydee – What was in the year ani Birchbox? Was it really lame? xx
Anon – Thats suchhh a lovely idea, I'm going to do that this Christmas! Thank you! xx
i love the blush 🙂 seriously lol
I loved the lip balm too, it really was lovely I think I'll be buying the full size! I got an orange Leighton Denny nail polish, it was pretty garish and when I showed my mum she said 'yuck' haha. The thing I was most excited about was the Dermalogica products, definitely, I used the mask last night and it left my skin super soft, nice to relax with after a short, easy day at Uni!
I gave the outer boxes to my little brother to play with, he loved it, but the pink ones I keep although I never had any ideas of what to do with them but Katie said she is using them for Christmas presents, I think I'll do the same, it's a good idea.
My mom & I sometimes call or text each other too, even though our room is just down the hall. Lol. I use to use Dermalogica when I was younger, they have nice products. I now use thier active moist moisturizer.