Glossy Box | November

This month my Glossy Box was a little overdue, but it was perfect timing! I'd had a bit of a rubbish morning & just as I'd started to cheer up I saw the lady pop my GB in the porch. Definitely picked me up some more! :D

I'm really pleased with this months 'Stocking Fillers' GB, it definitely sums up why I chose to subscribe to GB. The products are a little more high end than in other beauty boxes & they're all of great quality. As well as this, the box includes a few well known brands & a couple that I've never heard of. It's nice to get a mixture- to recognise brands, but also to be introduced to new ones.

Plus fact, look how cute & festive this months leaflet (& sticker) is!!!

So let's take a look at the products I received...

• Sandalwood face cream by Ayuuri. This is the BIGGEST product I've ever received in a beauty box. It's fab to get full sized products :) I'm always a little weary of face moisturisers though because I have combination/oily skin. This one has lots of goodies in it so I'll give it a whirl & if my face doesn't like it I'll use it as a stay-at-home hand cream or a body lotion. Waste not, want not! 
• Burberry Body eau de parfum by Burberry. I'm loving the size of this perfume sample.. so much better than the little vials! Will be perfect for chucking in my bag :) As for the perfume itself - I'd say it was quite a mature scent but very very feminine & lovely. It's smells expensive too (which it is!). May I add, how cute is the bottle?!
• Mango body butter by Alison Claire Natural Beauty. I'm always a sucker for trying a new body butter! & this one does not disappoint! I love the pump application, I love the mango scent & I love how quickly it absorbs (for a butter!). A definite win. 
• Top coat by Nails Inc. Like many other girls, I'm sure, I am always on the look out for great top coat. So receiving one I don't already have is fab! This top coat is apparently award winning too - which is always a good sign. 
• Daily microfoliant by Dermalogica. Dermalogica is known to be a great skin care brand, so I can't wait to try this out! It's a strange little product though... It's a rice-based powder that you mix with water to create a paste, which is then used as a facial exfoliator. I've never used anything like this before, so fingers crossed :D

I think this months box is fab, & I'll definitely be using every product. If your interested in GlossyBox go take a look at their site. You'd receive this box too if you sign up before December :)

GlossyBox | Think Pink Exclusive Edition

This month Glossy Box began their Exclusive Editions, with the 1st entitled 'Think Pink'. The exclusive editions boxes are available to only active subscribers. They are a little more expensive then the monthly subscription box, but in my opinion the contents were completely worth it this month! :) Each exclusive box will have a contents theme - this months theme was great skin & great hair.

So, I thought I'd show you what this little beauty contains... 

One thing that is always consistent with GlossyBox is their gorgeous packaging! & these exclusive boxes look even cuter. I'm loving the hot pink box too - definitely a keeper. Like JolieBox, the exclusive GlossyBox's come with a little 16 page mag. I'm loving this feature! The mag contains a few beauty articles & plenty of information on the products received. 

Here's what I got ...

Clean Slate high protein aloe-rich cleanser by Mama Mio

Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask by REN - CANNOT wait to try this! Seen soo many positive reviews. 

Truth Serum collagen booster by Ole Heneriksen

Radiance 24/7 Youth Booster by Kosmea

Moroccan Oil Treatment by  Moroccan Oil - Couldn't love this anymore!

Love love love this box! All of the products are highly raved about, so I'm expecting good things :) Particularly pleased about the REN & Moroccan oil products, but I'll be putting them all to good use. 

So, what do you guys think about their first exclusive editions box? I'm loving the concept & will definitely be looking out for their next one :)

GlossyBox | October '12

This months GB box was sent to help us brave these colder months with a few products for cosy nights in, or so that what the card states... I don't really think these are the best products they could have chosen, but hey ho! 

• Don't Just Clean It Woman, Scrub It by Anatomicals. This scrub couldn't have came at a better time! I recently finished my Soap & Glory sugar crush & had no other scrub lined up. For starters I love the name of this scrub, & secondly it has a lovely pink grapefruit scent. It's not very abrasive, but is a really nice gentle exfoliator. Full size - £3.49.
• 3 Step Day & Night Kit by Dermalogica. I think this is a great little kit to receive in a beauty box. But, I recently started a new skincare routine so I don't really wanna interrupt it. My motherhen mentioned last week that she'd like to try a new cleanser so I think I'll pop this in her Crimbo stocking. I've heard good things about Dermalogica too! Full size - £12.
• Anti-Blemish by Skinetica. This product claims to clear blemishes quick sticks! I think it's on the same wave length of the Origins Super Spot Remover & the Clinique Anti-Blemish gel. Hopefully it will be just as good as those two! Full size - £ 6.99.
• Moisturising Cream Lipstick in Framboise by Yves Rocher. I really like this brand, I've tried out their mascara before & loved it! This lovely lippy seems to be of the same great quality. It feels so creamy & moisturising on the lips. The colour is a little red for more, but I'm sure I'll put it to good use. Full size - £14.50.

I think this month's GB is pretty good & a lot better then they have been recently. Although I'll be giving the skincare kit to my Mom, I'll be putting everything else to use. Fingers crossed the anti-blemish product works! 

Hope you girlies are all well :) 

Jen xo

GlossyBox | September

This months GB was beautifully designed by illustrator Maggie Li. I absolutely love the box, it's so cute :) I'll definitely be keeping this for storage, or maybe to fill with Christmas pressies for somebody! 

Moving on from the beautiful box... Septembers box was called Rising Stars, in time for London Fashion Week. Here's what it contains - 

• Fame fragrance by Lady Gaga. I'm not a great fan of receiving these little perfume vials in beauty boxes. After you've used it once, there's nothing left. Which kinda sucks since I pay for my beauty boxes. But besides that, I'm glad I got the new Lady Gaga perfume. My friend has it & I love the scent, so I'll definitely enjoy wearing it for that one time I can ;) 
• Glamoxy snake serum & 5 minute facial by Rodial. The snake serum is used to reduce the appearance of frown lines & wrinkles. Fortunately I'm a little too young to have a use for these, so it looks like finding a polite way of giving them to my ma ;) On the other hand I'll definitely find a use for the 5 minute facials - triple action resurfacing clay masks. Love clay masks :D 
• Wonder eye cream by Balance Me. Balance Me have there paws in everything lately! I'm not complaining though, they're a good brand & their products really do work. I'm quite happy to get eye cream as I've never actually had one before (shock horror!). 
• Vitamin E moisture cream by Body Shop. I love the Body Shop, so I'm glad to see them appear in a beauty box :) This cream claims to be a bestselling daily moisturiser. It smells soo nice, reminds me of a clean, soft, little baby(?!). Can't wait to use this!
• Techni art full volume extra mousse by L'Oreal. I've never ever tried hair mousse so I'm quite intrigued to use this! I'm not actually sure how you even use it, so I'll have to do a little research first haha.   
• Techni art smooth control gel-cream by L'Oreal. This product isn't actually including on my contents list, so I don't know whether I received this by accident. I'm not complaining ;) The cream claims to be ideal for smoothing unruly hair. I don't particularly have frizzy hair, but this will be great for days when I don't wanna use any heat.

I neither dislike, nor love this months box. I've seen from other peoples reviews that some received Mythic hair oil. I've wanted to try this oil for so so long, so I'm a little gutted I didn't get that. But hey, that's what  all this beauty box business is about! 

Jen xo

From beauty boxes to beauty storage.

I've been receiving GlossyBox for 4 months now & I still have each box! They are just way too pretty to chuck away & they make for easy storage. Previous to now I've just been using them as individual storage boxes & have kept them beneath my bed. However, this started to look a little cluttered.

Whilst looking through pictures on GB's Facebook page I came across some amazing creations people had made with the boxes they'd collected. This was perfect inspiration for me to make my own :) I went ahead &  made my very own GB drawers.

So, I'm going to attempt to explain how I made the drawers. I've included lots of pictures, so I hope you guys can get the jist! :D

Here are the tools I used -

• 4 Glossy Boxes (you can use any beauty box, or something similar)
• Super glue. (Mine is a cheap pack from Poundland, & it works just fine :)
• Scissors
• Craft Knife (not necessary, but easier to use then scissors)
• Ribbon (I collected mine from received GlossyBoxes & She Said Beauty boxes)
• I also used a stapler towards the end, but it isn't pictured

Here goes...

1. Take your first box & cut down each corner, until you reach the base. Fold down the sides & cut them off completely. The sides can be discarded & the base is used for the base of your drawers. 

2. Take 2 lids & cut the corners off only one long side on each lid. Again, fold down the side & cut it completely off. The 2 side pieces can be discarded & the 2 lids will make the sides of the drawers. 

3. Using your super glue attach the base from the 1st box to one of the shorter sides on one of the lids previously cut. Note: The cut side on the lid will be the side facing forward. 

4. Do the same with the other lid, making sure the cut end is facing the front. Be careful not to make this too snug, otherwise it'll be hard getting your draws in & out - I learnt this the hard way!

5. On a new lid cut down the corners & fold them flat.

6. Cut off completely the 2 shorter sides. The cut sections can be discarded & the rest will make the back of your drawers.

7. Compare the size of the remainder of the lid to the back of your drawers, cut off any overlapping the outside. I cut off the pink part of the long sides & discarded these. 

8. Super glue the remainder of the lid to the back of your drawers. 

9. For an open top to your drawers super glue your last lid to the top of your drawers. 

10. Using ribbon from the GlossyBox packaging I created little loops that can be used as pulleys on each drawer. I simply stapled together 2 ends of cut ribbon & super glued them to each drawer.

11. Voila, your drawers are now complete!

12. The only thing left is to decorate your drawers. I super glued a little bow to the top lid & also glued a lighter piece of ribbon to conceal the seam between the top lid & the rest of the drawers. You could get so creative on this part; using rhinestones, gems, paint, etc. 

I have placed mine on top of my clothing chest of drawers. It really fits in well with the rest of my room & I'm quite proud, haha. On top of the drawers I have placed items that I grab on a very regular basis - my tangle teezer, hair oil, Aussie heat spray, deodorant, moisturiser & my 2 current perfumes. 

In the drawers I have stored products that I'm currently using or trying out. Glossy boxes are quite deep so you can fit so much in them!

This little project was so quick & easy to make! & I'm glad I've found a way of recycling my Glossy boxes :) Let me know in the comments below if you've tried this out, or something similar. I'd love to have a look!

Jen xo

GlossyBox | August '12

It's that GB time of the month again! Only this month they seemed to have pulled their finger out & sent it fairly early on in the month.. which was a nice surprise :)

I am loving the concept of the box this month. GB have called this one 'International Superstars', including products from countries all around the world. I think this is a great idea! It gives us chance to try out things we've probably never even heard of before. 

• Pro white by Alessandro. This nail product comes from Germany. It's a clear/blue base coat which optically brightens your natural nail. A product like this is great for covering up any stained nails, or even just to make yours look gleaming. I'm looking forward to using this, any nail product gets a gold star from me! Fullsize - £7.85. 
• DHC deep cleansing oil by DHC. All the way from Japan this product is a water-soluble cleanser. It claims to remove make-up better than any other cleanser you've tried. I'll be sure to put this to the test! I'm a little weary of putting oil on my face, but I'll give it a go.
• Eve's balm by All For Eve For The Eve Appeal. It doesn't state which country this product is from. It's a multi-purpose balm to nourish chapped skin, & can be used anywhere on the body. With it's little mirror too I think it will be really handy to chuck in my handbag & use it as a lip moisturiser & a cuticle balm. Fullsize - £4.95.
• L'ombre a paupiere margarita by Vera Valenti. This eyeshadow palette is from Spain. I'm not gonna lie - it aint the best! The shadows aren't very pigmented & it all seems a little cheap. But hey, it will add to my collection & I'm sure come in use. Fullsize - RRP £3.85.
• Lipcote by Lipcote. This product comes all the way from the glorious UK! Having recently becoming a lot more fond of lipsticks I'm quite happy to receive this. It's a lipstick sealer that you apply over the top of your lippy; making your lipstick last longer, prevent fading of colour & also adds water resistance. Definitely trying it out on my next night out! Fullsize - RRP £3.99.
• Lipstick in Glossy Pink by GlossyBox. GB are clearly trying to expand their name & products; evident by this lipstick & blush brush given in a previous box. I love it! Like I said just - I'm really getting fond of my lipsticks lately so I really wanna get more colours & shades. This lippy is a lovely girly nude/pink colour, that I think would look nice during the day & great on an evening teamed with a smoky eye. Fullsize - £9.50.

I think GB have done really well this month! What do you guys think? 

You all can get your mits on this months GB too :) If you wanna find out more click hereee.

Jen xo 

Glossy Box | July '12

I got back from my hols yesterday & it was a pleasant surprise to find 2 beauty boxes waiting for me :) I was a little impatient & ripped them open, but you've all seen the packaging before no doubt. I'm quite a busy bee lately, so I'll do a quick post on what I got in my Glossy Box. Look out for my She Said Beauty post & my American haul too! :)

Julys box is suppose to based on the festival season. I'm not really sure what the products have to do with festivals, but still, I love what I got this month :) 

• Eye & brown palette by HD Brows. I am soo chuffed to receive this! I was gonna go out & buy one of the Benefit brow palettes, but I guess now I don't need to. Winning. The palette I got is called Vamp. It's meant for dark hair, but since I have dark eyebrows I don't mind too much. I'll just use the lighter shades for my brows & the darkest shade on my eyes only. As you can see in the picture above, the shades are so nice & so pigmented. These are swatched really lightly too. The price of this products make the beauty box so worth while! Full size - RRP £19.95.
• Enrich colour shampoo by Clynol Salon Exclusive. A great 50ml sample. This shampoo claims to give all hair colours a boost, give the hair a diamond-shine & also protect against UV damage & fading. Looking forward to trying this out, my hair colour could do with a boost!
• Golden glow by Monu. Golden glow is a tanning moisturiser for the face & body. It contains shea butter, vitamin E & a few other goodies. I'm a little intrigued. I've never used a tan that isn't a brown colour with a nasty smell. Fingers crossed!
• Lip frosting by Jelly Pong Pong cosmetics. This frosting is gorggggeous! It's multifunctional - can be used as a cream gloss on the lips or as a tint of colour on the cheeks. Not only that but its pink &  smells amazing! Can't wait to try it on my cheeks. Fullsize - RRP £10.
• Skin balancing skin care by Elizabeth Arden. Liz Arden is fab, happy to receive any of her products :) I received a sample tube of skin balancing lotion SPF 15 & then also 3 sachets samples - exfoliating cleanser, optimizing skin serum & lotion SPF 15. They are all directed at combination skin, with is spot on for me! I don't know whether Glossy Box have started to personalise their boxes or its just a coincidence, but I'm happy with that :) 

Great box! :) I'm glad Glossy Box have started picking up pace, I'll definitely use everything I received. 

If you wanna find out more about the monthly beauty box or sign up yourself, check them out here!

Hope you're all well! :D

Jen xox

Glossy Box | June '12

This is only my second GB, so I still get really excited upon receiving it but this months box just didn't wow me! Here's a little sneak peak as to what was inside the beautifully packaged monthly box... 

Ooohhh....

Ahhhh...

• Pro beauty brush by Glossy Box. I am actually really please to receive a make-up brush, as I'm currently trying to build up my collection. I'm quite new to make-up brushes, therefore I am fine with the quality of this one. Although I think compared to other make-up brushes this one feels a little coarse (maybe because it's goat hair..? I'm not sure). 

• Mini mascara ultra-volume pulp by Yves Rocher France. I am always happy to try out new mascaras, & I think the wand on this one looks amazing. But a sample size mascara...? Really?

• Summer warmth bronzer. This is a great product just in time for the summer! The photo above is heavily swatched, but it actually gives my skin a nice subtle glow. 

• Dermablend ultra-corrective foundation cream stick by Vichy. This is quite a nice product in the sense that there are a variety of colours for you to try out which works best on your skin. But, is it just me or does it seem a little bit of a waste, as you'll end up chucking 5 of them away? Anyway, I'm looking forward to trying this out, it looks promising!

• Eau provocateur by Agent Provocateur. I thought this little set was quite nice compared to some of the single vials you usually receive. I can't really explain their fragrances because my allergies have been quite bad meaning, leaving me with no sense of smell. However, my dear mother assures me they smell lovely :) The leaflet describes them as feminine, sensual and tantalizing day fragrances. 

I know that I'll use all of the products, but there was just something missing to wow me. I think it might be because the box looked a little empty when I opened it, or maybe because there were no full size products...? Maybe I am just feeling hard to please today, hehe.

Most of you probably already know about the monthly subscription boxes, but if you want to find out more or sign up yourself do so here.

Are any of you guys already signed up to GB? If so, what did you get?

Jen xox

Happy Birthday Glossy Box!

Today I received my 1st ever Glossy Box, of which was their 1st anniversary box :)

I received an email this morning saying my box had been dispatched & to expect it within the next few days, but a lovely man brought it to my door this afternoon! Very happy with that :) Whilst I was waiting for the box to arrive (I guessed it might arrive early due to posts on their Facebook page), I saw a LOT of comments of from 'disappointed' customers. I'm not really sure what they were expecting in their box, but I was very happy with mine.

So it arrived in this gorgggeous packaging: a pale pink box, with patterned tissue paper and a ribbon that read 'Anniversary Box'.

I only received it today so I haven't been able to give all of the products a try but I'll just give you an overview of what I got...

(Please excuse the picture... I didn't realise at the time but you could see me gorming in the mirror. I blacked it out :P)

• Summer rising bath & shower gel by Noble Isle. I was really hoping that my box would include shower gel of sort, because I'm too busy revising lately to go shopping & I was running low. Ooh, my life sucks right now :( Anyway... It's silly to say that a shower gel smells fresh & clean. But, yes.. it smells so fresh & clean. The scent of mine was 'Cornish Hedgerows'.
• Rehydrating rose daily moisture by Neal's Yard Remedies. If you like the smell of roses then you'd love this product. I'm not sure what I think though, I do like the smell, but I don't think it's as nice as other moisturisers I've tried. It a perfect size for my hand bag & is made of completely organic ingredients too!

• False eyelashes in style B144 by Eldora. As I said in my SSB review I loveee eyelashes! But, I'm not sure what I think of these ones. I don't particularly like the packaging, it looks quite cheap? & the eyelashes themselves are quite drastic. Maybe they'l look better on tho. I'm having a Barbie fancy dress party next week so maybe I could wear them then..
• Lasting colour gel eyeliner by Collection. Collection, meaning Collection 2000. Apparently they are trying to re-band them selves, maybe a bit more up market? But anyway, I was really happy to receive this as I've been wanting to try a gel eyeliner for a while. I was surprised by the application, as I thought it would be much harder then it is. I'm glad I received brown too, as I've seen some other subscribers that received colours such as yellow & green (?!). 

• 2 x Lolita Lempicka perfume samples. THESE ARE GORGEOUS! They smell sooo nice. I received L'Eau en Blanc & Eau de Parfum, both of which are so so nice. I will definitely be buying one of these when I've finished with my Marc Jacobs Daisy. 
• Birthday extras. I also received a balloon & a compact mirror. The balloon (seen in the 2nd picture) has brightened up my desk :) & the compact mirror will serve good purpose in my handbag. 

Soo, what do you think of this months GlossyBox?? I really don't know what people are complaining about :S Maybe it's because I'm a new customer, excited like a little puppy. Or maybe not.. 

:)

Jen xox