I'm sure by now you have all heard that much to our surprise (i was sure it would be L'oreal) Glossybox's top secret collaboration was with our favourite drugstore brand Superdrug. As part of Superdrug's 50th year as a company they have had some amazing deals in store as well as many limited edition products collaborating with some of their most popular brands. It has taken me a little longer (work is crazy at the moment) but i have finally finished testing out the contents of this months box, enjoy.
Solait: Illuminating Facial Bronzing Cream (full size)
This terrified the life out of me, i have a super pale complexion so even gradual tans can make me look orange. The cream itself is almost white with a tiny bit of shimmer, i tested it on an area of my arm to avoid any orange faced mishaps. The tan is only slightly noticeable, i topped up twice before i noticed any change , it was the tiniest shade darker but the shimmer in the product gave a lovely glow. After the second day of topping up my tan i had a horrible allergic reaction, my whole arm came out in big red hives (took a week to fade away, glad i didn't put it on my face). So overall i don't rate this product at all (certainly not one for anyone with sensitive skin),it's also worth noting that i am very fair skinned and had minimal results, anyone with a normal skin tone would see no results other than a little shimmer. This little monster retails for £2.99
B Complete: Long Lasting Nail Polish (full size)
I had never heard of B Complete however many of my favourite products are made by some less that well known companies. The shade itself isn't something that would typically jump out at me although it is the perfect shade for me to wear to work. I shouldn't really have my nails painted while i'm working (still unsure of why this rule exists) although i often wear nude colours to hide hair dye stains on my nails (blue is a nightmare to remove) . The product dries quickly and didn't chip throughout the day, it's not something i would rush out to buy but it will certainly get some use. B Complete costs £4.99 for 8ml
L'oreal: Volume Million Lashes Mascara (full size)
I was looking forward to finally trying this out as it is such a popular and well known product. The packaging looks quite expensive in comparison to other drug store brands but sadly it still has that cheap plastic feel to it. In my opinion the brush is nothing spectacular, quite average looking (i was expecting something shaped). I have tested this out a few times now and whilst it does indeed give great volume i just don't like the formula. I find the solution very thick which makes my lashes super clumpy (big no no!) so unfortunately it gets the thumbs down, as it costs £10.99 i was expecting something better.
I Love... Strawberries & Milkshake: Shimmer and Shine Lip Gloss (full size)
It's true, I love strawberries & milkshake shimmer and shine lipgloss, that sure is impressive coming from a self confessed gloss hater. The gloss has no stickiness to it at all meaning that i can wear it in wet and windy Pembrokeshire. The scent is lovely and does indeed smell like strawberry milkshake, the price is great too (£1.29 for 15ml) and would make a lovely little gift for teenagers or girls who are just starting to wear makeup.
Superdrug Doughnut Ring (full size)
I had no idea what to expect with this, i'm all for easy hairstyles because quite frankly i suck at styling my hair, so it's curled or straight most of the time. I received the lighter coloured bun which doesn't match my hair but this is not really a problem as it cannot be seen once covered up. The idea is to tie your hair up and thread it through the center of the doughnut. Then you can wrap your hair around it and pin the ends underneath. My preferred method is to thread my hair through without use of a hair tie, i then pin the ends under to create a loose messy bun. I love this little bun maker and it has inspired me to try out some different hairstyles from time to time. The large doughnut ring is available in a range of shades at Superdrug for £3.99
Bonus Products
Finally there are two little freebies in the bottom of my box, the first is a fragrance sample Ghost: Eclipse. At first i liked the scent, definitely not the sort of thing i usually like but more than pleasant. However once the fragrance developed properly it did not please me at all, thumbs down. The second sample was the Garnier Oil Beauty Lotion which contains Argan, Macadamia, Almond and Rose Oil. I love argan oil so i though i would love the beauty oil too, wrong! The oil does not smell good at all and whilst it did make my legs feel soft i would rather buy something else with a nicer scent.
This months box was pretty average in my opinion, although i have 5 full sized items they were not great quality. Ironically it's the most expensive product in the box that is the least impressive (Volume Million Lashes) however i am more than happy with the rest of the items. But with the value of £24.25 you are certainly getting more than you payed for. Hopefully next months box will be a little more to my taste.
Luna =^_^=
