September Glossybox Review

It's fair to say i was a little excited about this months Glossybox, as much as a hate spoilers i just couldn't seem to avoid them. The first spoiler was the box design, isn't it beautiful, plus it was designed by Karen Millen which makes it that little bit more special. Glossy also tempted me into peeking at two of this months featured products, naughty naughty.

Nivea Sensitive 3 in 1 Micellar Cleansing Water

This is the biggest item in my box, the Nivea sensitive 3 in 1 micellar cleansing water. It was just typical i would receive this product after buying a shed load of Murad products to try and fix my skin. This is probably one of the largest products i have seen in a Glossybox, its useful and affordable as well as actually working. The product didn't cause my skin any irritation plus its convenient as it doesn't need rinsing off after use. This nice big 200ml product costs £4.07

L'Oreal Proffessional Mythic Oil

Everyone and there dog knows that i am not the biggest fan of L'Oreal, so when i saw this in my box you can only imagine my disappointment. None the less i still felt the need to try it out, i'm not one for wasting a product unless i feel it's going to effect me negatively. I hate to say this but it's actually a great product, it smells wonderful and has a similar effect to Argan Oil which i have always loved. I found this convenient to use, it also made my hair look extra healthy and shiny. Whilst i wouldn't purchase this product i would certainly recommend it to others. The product came in a 45ml sample size, i feel this is a generous amount which will last a long time. The full size 125ml product costs £15.95, i believe it is only available at particular salons. £5.74

Nails inc Matte Topcoat

This roused my interest greatly, i have never owned a matte topcoat and i'm a serious nail polish junkie. Nails inc are probably among my top 5 favourite polish companies which made my opinion of this months box shoot up in praise. I tested the polish out with both dark and light shades as well as block colours, glitters and shimmers to see all possible effects. By far the best looking nails were block colours particularly bright pastel shades. The polish gives a rubbery looking texture, what i would have expected their latex shades to look like (major disappointment with those). It also looks great when added to a dark solid colour to create matte textured tips. This is a full size bottle which retails at £12

Modelco More Brows in Light to Medium

Ok so it's taken me long enough but i'v finally started perfecting my brows. I am cursed with light patchy shapeless eyebrows that need a lot of product to fix. I loved the Modelco More Brows, the brush is much smaller than other brown mascaras i have used, making is far more precise. The colour is also a good match for my brows (although i'm sometimes inclined to shade them pink to match my hair). I can't really fault this product, it gives volume which is great for any thin patches i have plus the gel keeps them in shape all day. This is full size tube, although small in size it retails at £14.95

Skinpep Brightening Enzyme & Acid Peel and Dark Circle Eraser

No Glossybox, just no. I'v never liked the idea of including samples for something that is so expensive that it would put you into your overdraft. I'm also not crazy about samples as most of them require you to use the product for a number of weeks before any results are visible. The dark circle eraser wasn't bad, it very slightly lightened my circles however i could get better results using high street brand products and makeup to cover them up. As for the acid peel, theres no way i would put that on my face, i have sensitive skin and some of the ingredients are incredibly acidic. Sorry Glossybox, I'm just not impressed with these expensive samples. The Enzyme peel sachets (2ml) cost £3.05 each or £89.99 for a 180ml tube, the eyecream costs a whopping £6.49 for 2ml or £44.99 for 15ml, ouch!

This months box has a grand total of £49.35 worth of products inside. I would purchase the Nails inc topcoat as well as the More Brows and Nivea cleanser. The cost for these three products is more than the box cost me so i'm more than happy with it. Next months box is an Andy Warhol inspired pop art box which will be available in four different colours, does this mean 4 different variety's of products too? I look forward to receiving it.

Skull and Kisses

Luna x

August Glossybox Review

Phillip Kingsley Elasticizer 40ml

Interesting concept, i used the product as directed (leave in damp hair before shampooing for 10 minutes and rinse) and can't say its something i was wowed by. It didn't give my hair any elasticity or volume at all however my hair did feel much softer than usual. This product is a pricey £38 for 250ml and in my opinion not worth the price tag. If your looking for soft volumous hair i recommend the Neil and Wolf Elevate Volumising Lotion

Figs and Rouge Mango and Mandarin Hand Cream 20ml

I'm a real hand cream junkie so i couldn't wait to test this out with the ladies at work (who love to test my glossy hand products). The cream smells lovely and natural, nice and fruity without being overly sweet or synthetic. It isn't a bad product however the packaging isn't practical for popping in your handbag, i had a little incident with the tube exploding in my pocket, not a good look. The overall feedback was that it wasn't moisturising enough for the cost even with the shea butter, it just isn't as good as some other brands we have tested. The rituals miracle balm keeps the top spot with Yves Rocher Cocoa Orange in close second. The full sized cream is £6.95 for 80ml

Kryolan for Glossybox Highlighter in Cashmere 4.5g Fullsize

I have always loved the glossybox branded products, when i saw this was made by Kryolan i was even more excited. I'v heard so many great things about Kryolan especially their face powders (goth's everywhere will know what i'm talking about) so i wasted no time testing this lovely out. The packing is nice but the contents are wonderful. The highlighter doesn't have a tint to it which makes it perfect for most skin tones. The shimmer is also very fine which gives a very natural look, the highlighter is priced at £12.95

Escence Lipstick in No7 Natural Beauty Fullsize

I love the shade of this lipstick and that it has been stamped with an e, during my 20's i have found myself swaying much more towards lipsticks than i did in my teens due to their colour and longevity over balms. This is definitely a budget product, retailing at £2.29 it is a good little product for those who are experimenting with different lipstick colours. It is clear from their website that the German brand targets itself at teenagers (hence the low price tag), stocks a wide range of affordable cosmetics and it  is a cruelty free company which of course is a big plus. The shade looks lovely on my skin although i did find that it has that waxy smell that a lot of cheap lipsticks do. Still that wouldn't put me off purchasing it if i found a shade as nice as this one.

Yves Rocher Mini Pink Nail Polish Fullsize 3ml

This is a lovely neutral pink tone, a shade that i use often in work as it is very understated whilst still giving a subtle hint of colour. The polish lasted a day without chipping and three with a clear topcoat (butter london). The only annoyance is that the bottle was in spanish (i think?) and the shade doesn't appear to be available in the uk which is useless if you intend on purchasing the product. Another plus is that these polishes don't contain any nasties such as formaldehyde. This is the fullsized (albeit very small) product and it retails at £3.60

Also included was a fragrance sample of Lalique L'Amore which is a new brand to me, it has top notes of bergmot and rosebuds, white floral heart notes and a musk base note. I usually hate musky fragrances but this one is quite pleasant, i wouldn't rush out to buy it but it is a nice scent. The 50ml size retails at £67

The cost of products inside this months box came to a total of £26.65 which is more than reasonable, i am pleased with all of the items although i wouldn't necessarily repurchase them all. Next months box design is being produced by the Karen Millen fashion house in preparation for London Fashion week, can't wait to share whats inside. 

Skulls and Kisses

Luna x

Glossybox Review: June 2014

Hello my lovelies, it's glossybox time again and this month I'm looking forward to some nice summery products to add to my collection to go with the gorgeous weather we have been having (some days anyway).

Teeez Trend Cosmetics: Beautiful Flat Stiff Brush

I'm always happy to receive cosmetics brushes in my Glossyboxes (other than lip brushes) and my collection is growing rapidly, i was pleased finally see an eyeshadow brush in my box. This is my first experience with the brand Teeez, and honestly I've not heard of them before. First impressions are that the brush looks tacky and a little ott for my tastes but then again its just a brush and quality is far more important than looks. The bristles are natural but feel quite rough and very stiff. I tested it out whilst applying my work makeup, it's super easy to pack a lot of shadow onto the brush however it feels quite pokey and rough once applying to the eye. I will continue to use the brush however i certainly wouldn't pay 19 euro's (£15.19) for it. 

 Rituals...: Qi Gong 24h Anti-Perspirant Spray

I am yet to fault Rituals, all of there products smell incredible too and are amazing quality, Qi Gong is no different. It doesn't have that heavy anti perspirant smell that can be suffocating once first applied, it was also very gentle on my sensitive under arms. The scent is delicate and smells clean and fresh with a little oriental hint. It also kept me fresh and dry on a very hot and busy day. This is the smaller sized 50ml version which costs £3.50, the larger 150ml costs £8

 Nail Girls: 3 in 1 Base/Topcoat & Nail Strengthener

I was looking forward to trying this as i love multi purpose products, i don't have any strengthening polishes but i have been needing to pick some up. I applied this as a base coat and honestly it wasn't great, i topped it with a red varnish which still stained my nails. As a top coat it is good, but no better than any other brands i have tried. I thought it was a good strengthener and none of my nails have broken since using it which is a big plus. This is another full size product which costs £13.50 for 15ml

 So Susan Cosmetics: Universal Blush

My first thoughts upon seeing this product were that the shade would definitely be too dark for my skin tone, however the name made me think differently. I am a big fan of  pale pastel pink blusher as i am fair skinned and anything darker makes me look like a drag queen. In reality this blush is perfect, it is a micronized jet milled blush that works with your natural  skin tone to create a balanced shade. I would certainly recommend this to anyone who has trouble finding an ideal shade of blush, it retails for £18 but in my opinion is worth every penny

 Pro:Voke Touch Of Silver: Twice A Week Brightening Shampoo

This is easily my least favourite product in the box as it is not for my hair type, Glossybox keep sending me products for blonde hair as that is what my natural colour is on the profile, however i have also marked down that i die my hair. Anyway this looks an interested concept, the shampoo is actually the same colour as the bottle and contains a violet pigment which eliminates brassy yellow tones. One of my youtube subscribers uses this on her purple hair and she said it was great, i tested it out and sadly the same wasn't to be said. The shampoo stripped the colour from my hair leaving it very blue (good thing i like it blue). I imagine this shampoo wasn't designed to be used on semi permanent dye so i can't really give it an accurate review. The fullsized 150ml shampoo costs £3.09, which is a good price if it actually works on blonde hair.

The total value of this months box is £51.22 which is the highest value box i have had in a long time, it also contains products that i will use. My star product of the box has to be the So Susan blusher, big recommendation to all you ladies out there. My dud product is obviously the shampoo, just because it's not for my hair type. Let's hope next months box is just as good. 

Skulls & Kisses

Luna =^_^=

Glossybox UK May | Superdrug Collaboration

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 =^_^=

Glossybox UK May | Superdrug Collaboration

The secret no more, Glossybox have revealed their partner for this months box is the popular drugstore Superdrug! Superdrug are celebrating their 50th birthday in style by offering great deals on their cosmetics and even releasing some limited edition products. So without further ado i give you my first thoughts on this months collaboration. Happy Birthday Superdrug!

April Glossybox Review

Another month another Glossybox, this month's theme is titled "Sweet Treats" am i the only person who just doesn't understand these themes. 90% of the time i struggle to find one product that fits with whatever theme they have randomly thrown together. When i think sweet treats i think flavoured lip balms and candy coloured cosmetics, but as nice as some of the featured products are they sure as hell aren't sweet treats. So yet again i give you my honest review on this months box.

Me Me Me Cosmetics: Beat The Blues In Shade Pearl Pink

I was really excited by this product as i stupidly assumed it was a pearly pink nail varnish however it is in fact an illuminating highlighter. Previous Glossybox highlighters have all been of a gold tone so this is a really nice change plus it is more suited to my pale complexion. After testing out this lovely i can only confirm that it is a gorgeous shade that makes my skin look super beautiful and dewy, it is easy too build up and has a brush applicator which comes in handy. 

 This is the full size 12ml product which retails for a purse friendly £5.50

Emite Makeup: Lip Brush #L312

I wasn't sure about this product as i rarely ever use lip brushes but i have been proved wrong by so many products i tested it out none the less. This is a good quality brush, i didn't experience any malting but at this price i would be somewhat horrified if i did. But i just can't get past the price, good quality brushes do make a big difference to how professional your makeup looks but a lip brush just isn't something that most people use. I own one lip product that requires a brush and it is something i rarely use. If this was any other type of brush I'm sure i would be thrilled but this just isn't for me.

This is the full sized product which will set you back £17 which is more expensive than MAC

MONU Spa: Warming Ginger Massage & Body Oil

It was such a relief to see this product, it had been a long achy day. First of all this smells wonderful. I love ginger but this product as a fresh spicy smell that reminds me of thai food, this isn't a bad thing, i cook a lot of asian food which requires a lot of ginger and lemongrass. I am lucky enough to have a wonderful boyfriend who gave me a full body massage equipped with candles and zen music. The product itself delivers an amazing massage it was very warming and soothed all the aches and pains after a hard week at work. The oil sinks into the skin nicely so there is no oily residue left behind plus it leaves you plus the whole house smelling amazing. I was surprised how little is needed for a full massage (quarter of the bottle), this justifies the price a lot more. The full sized product is quite expensive, especially if you were to use it on a regular basis although i could see myself splashing out on this for a luxury pampering session.

This product is a 30ml miniature. 100ml of the massage oil costs a hefty £25

Unica Cosmetics: Radiance Plus

I'm sure you all know how much i bloody detest Unica, if i receive another balm i may track down the company headquarters and burn it to the ground. So as you can imagine i was not happy seeing another product from one my least favourite brands. As tiny as the pot is (no measurement but i would guess it is 3-5ml) they haven't quarter filled it like the balms i received. It also has a nicer scent than the balms, nothing special but pleasant enough to apply to my face. After testing the product it made my skin feel a little greasy and i can't say i noticed any visible difference in radiance or aging (still pretty skeptical about anti aging creams). But on the plus side it is made of 100% natural organic products.

 A 50ml Unica cream costs £12.95

Tresseme: Instant Refresh Cleansing Day Shampoo

Ok so you may not know this but i am the queen of dry shampoo. In all seriousness i go through batiste like a stoner goes through munchies. I'm not some kind of smelly hobo who doesn't shower but i use it between washes to maintain my bright hair colour. I was really pleased to see a hair care product that i can actually use for a change. This has no labelled scent like Batiste although it has the same generic Tresseme smell as their hairsprays. I will say this definitely does the job and doesn't create any white patches like some other dry shampoo's do. It made my hair look fresh and clean however it didn't create a lot of volume which is something i look for in a dry shampoo. This is a good product but price wise it just can't beat Batiste. At £4.99 it's not a bad price but it would cost me twice as much to use it each month.

A full size 200ml can costs £4.99

This months box comes to the grand total of £33.20 which compared to previous boxes is pretty good. I'm pleased with every product this month other than the anti again cream. I feel as though i have gotten my money's worth this month and 4 lovely products that i probably never would have tried otherwise. Thank you all for reading my little review, i love testing out these lovelies for you. 

Skulls and Kisses Luna x

January's Glossybox Back To Basics

Glossybox time as come around once again, although be it a little late this month. I was really looking forward to this months box, especially as the american's got some pretty great things in their boxes (vichy skin creams and bella pierre cosmetics). As you can see in the picture Glossybox have given their boxes a bit of an update with new ribbon and their name on the box, the box is slightly pinker than the older ones too. Upon opening my box i was hit with a wave of disappointment, nearly all sample sized products and boring ones at that. It really seems like all focus has gone on the more expensive wedding box which was featured on their website. Here's what i think of each product.

Yu-Be~ Moisturising Skin Cream (two 3g tubes)

A multi use moisturizing skin cream that is a big cult product over in Japan, i love Japanese things so i was really looking forward to testing these out. Honestly i put this on my skin, took one sniff and hated it. I don't know if i had a bad product but it is the most vile smelling product i have ever used. That kind of put me off testing it any further.          

This product deserves a meager 1/5

The full sized 33g tube retails at £13.50

Vintage Cosmetics Company Tweezers

Hallelujah, it was about time my eyebrows got a nice new pair of tweezers to replace the weapons of torture in my makeup box. I'm not over the moon for the design but that's just personal preference, i'm just not a floral girl. I have given them a test run and have found them to be pretty accurate due to the fact they are slightly angled at the tip.

It's a 4/5 for these vintage lovelies

This is the full sized product which costs £8.00

Vaseline Essential Moisture Lotion (50ml)

I'm not very happy about having a vaseline product in this months glossybox, i always thought the idea of the box was to try products that you either can't afford or haven't heard of before. The product itself is good and very moisturizing basically does what it says on the tin, but it just doesn't have that excitement factor for me.

Vaseline lotion gets an average 3/5

The full sized 400ml product costs £4.99

Anatomical~ Puffy The Eyebag Slayer Wake Up Under Eye Patches (pack of 2)

This isn't my first time using under eye patches (i recently used a collagen gold eye mask) so i was really looking forward to using these again. First of all they feel rubbery, cold and look utterly bizarre which is a bit of a novelty at first. These did a pretty good job on my under eye bags, i had 2 hours sleep the night before so they were well needed. My bags were reduced and my under eye area appeared to have brightened a little.

Puffy the eye bag slayer deserves a 4/5

The full sized product (pack of 3) retails at £6

Balance Me~ Toning Body Wash (50ml)

Beauty boxes love including balance me products so i have had a lot of past experiences with the company. I looked forward to trying this out but i was very skeptical about the price. This product claims to improve skin tone and boost circulation two things that i am in need of.  Firstly i noticed the smell (or lack of) ever so slightly lavender but i doubt i would have picked up on this if it weren't written on the bottle. The body wash felt incredibly creamy, not something i have found with any other high end body wash. My skin did feel very soft after use but i just couldn't justify spending £10 on a bottle of body wash. I can't say i noticed any improvement to my skin tone or circulation but i suspect that would take a great deal of use.

And last but not least i give a 4/5 to my final product

The full sized 250ml retails for £10.25

The total of this months box is £17.12 which in my opinion could have been spent on some much better products. £17.12 could get you 17 MUA eye shadows or 5 full sized products worth an average of £3.42. Sorry glossybox but it's a big thumbs down from me. I have resubscribed to Lovemebeauty (formerly known as beauteco) and ordered a box which looks 10 times better than this box of junk.

See you again soon

Luna x

Glossybox May 2013

Hello my little bats, here's the unboxing video for May's Glossybox.

                               Also featuring a very cute Olliecat.

May's Glossybox~ The Birthday Edition

Hello my little bats today i bring you another Glossybox review, the May Glossybox to be more specific. Also it is Glossybox's 2nd birthday. It feels like beauty boxes are still a new concept so its pretty mad when i realize how long i have been a subscriber. This months box came filled with a beautiful birthday themed paper and some lovely happy orange padding.

1. Jelly Pong Pong~ Fairy Lash Mascara

I was really excited to see this product in the box, i love jelly pong pong products and they are cruelty free which I'm all about. The name is appealing to me having gone through a phase in my teen years of dressing as a fairy to explore woodlands with a friend. After using the product i have to say i wasn't too impressed (sorry jelly). A single coat of mascara looks good but nothing special and a second coat is hideous. The texture is the weirdest thing about it, it literally turns to a rubbery glue which can be stretched and pulled of the lashes.... seriously i did this for about 5 minutes whilst weirding out. This is a full sized product which retails for £15

2. Roger and Gallet~ Fleur De Figuier
 I love love love these products! I am new to Roger and Gallet but i can see them becoming a new favourite of mine. This is a really good sized and interesting sample trio of a gentle shower cream, body lotion and fragrance water. I have used up the fragrance water already because it smells divine, it has a beautiful fruity scent (mostly grapefruit and fig). The shower cream and moisturizer both feel creamy and nourishing, they leave a beautiful subtle scent on the skin as well.  I will 100% be buying the fragrance which can currently only be bought from Marks and Spencers.
The fragrance water retails at £32 for 100ml, Body Lotion at £12.50 for 200ml and the Shower Cream at £9.50 for 200ml

3. Primae~ Harmony Balm
I have to say this was the least exciting product in the box this month, however that is mostly due to the boring packaging. Put some bats and cobwebs on the container and i would probably be all over it. The product is a moisture balm with aloe vera butter, which means it is super soothing and nourishing on the skin. But still not very exciting. A fullsized 30ml jar costs £26.50 

4. Headline Colour~ Catwalk
I have used this brand before when they were trading under the name killer colours and i am again pleased with their offerings. It only took a single coat of polish to get a good solid even colour and has lasted well without chipping. The colour is a coral red which I'm not super keen on as I'm usually drawn to a darker coloured nail. This is a full sized polish which retails at £9

5. Beautiful Movements~ Prime and Create Mixing Medium
I had never heard of this brand before which is created by a former pussycat doll, i have had some pretty poor experiences with celebrity make up brands but this one i am impressed with. I've been loving multi purpose products lately and this one really does a lot well. It functions as a primer and a mixing medium to be used with mineral shadows, powder blushers, bronzers and foundations. I have used it as a primer and a mixer with mineral shadow and it is really impressive. The full sized version of this product costs £20 for 20g

Freebee~ Mini Glossybox Nail files
Some of you may not receive this in your may Glossybox as it is a free gift included for subscribers of a year or over. What's not to like about these, they are a really handy size to pop in your bag and they are a nice bright colour too.

Again i am left pleased with this months Glossybox, they seem to be getting more consistent with the quality of their products. My favourites from this box have to be the Roger and Gallet products and the Beautiful Movement Primer although um sure to pickup some Headline Colours polish in some different colours. The total worth of this moths box is £36.91

Thanks again for reading.

Rottentouch x

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April Glossybox in Collaboration with Pearl Lowe

I was really excited about this months Glossybox especially with the collaboration of Pearl Lowe. I have always loved Pearls designs and i share her love of all things lace, her dresses have a vintage feel and the cuts and shapes are perfection. The box itself has a beautiful design of roses peonies and other flowers reflecting Pearls vintage inspiration. This months box contains 5 really good sized products each of a good quality.

1. Essie Nail Lacquer~ Nice is Nice
I have to say I've been wanting to try Essie nail lacquers for a while having heard positive things from a lot of bloggers and youtubers. This isn't the most ideal colour for me (pastels icky) but after applying it i have to say it has grown on me a little. I think this colour is so pale that its not quite a pastel, almost an off white pink colour. The formulation is quite thin which i have found makes the varnish last longer and chip far less (as with Illamasqua and Nails inc polishes). This is a full sized product which retails for £7.99

2. Sunsense~ Tinted SPF 50+
I'm really glad that this was in the Glossybox, its one of those things that i never would have thought of trying before. I use a lot of SPF lotions all year round (i actually burnt on a day it snowed) but i hate applying them on top of makeup because it makes my skin look an feel greasy. This however is a mattifying lightly tinted formula which i have to say made my skin look pretty flawless. It is very lightly fragranced compared to that icky sun cream smell and while it costs £18.50 for 75g i would say that if you are pale like me it should be your summer must have.

3. Yves Rocher~ So Elixir Purple
Its really nice to see a good sized fragrance sample, the vials are nice but if you like the fragrance it lasts about 2 applications. On first impressions this a nice fragrance, definitely for the older woman but it is wearable. The fragrance is quite floral upon application but after an hour or so i found it to have quite a woody scent which i wasn't so keen on. Nice enough fragrance but if you like fruity floral scents like me then you should give this one a miss. This fragrance costs £44 for a 50ml bottle.

4. Nip + Fab~ Coconut Latte Body Butter
I love my body butters so i knew that this would be for me, the coconut latte scent is very similar to Palmers cocoa butter but with a slightly nutty undertone. The butter feels incredibly soothing when applies to the skin, it also doesn't feel greasy like a lot of other body butters do. My skin feels soft. nourished and smells beautiful, this one is a must have. This is a 50ml product and the full sized 200ml (must last a long time) RRP's at £9.95

5. Model Co~ Cheek and Lip Tint in Rosie Red
I was terrified to try this stuff, my skin in so pale i expected to look like a pantomime dame. I applied it to my hand first and found out that it blends really well and is easy to build up for more colour. The colour looks really good on my cheeks and lasts quite a long time. I also tried it on my lips but found the colour really didn't go on well and just stuck onto my finger instead. For a cheek tint it smells really good, if it wasn't tinted red i would apply it to my pulse points =). I would recommend this if you want to try something between a blush and a cheek stain.This is the full sized 10ml product which retails for £15

The total worth of this months box is £32.33, I payed for this months box using my Glossydots so it was free which is a bonus. I like all of the products this month other than the fragrance so i am a very happy bunny. Glossybox really have been delivering great boxes lately so I'm sticking with them.

I hope this review is useful to any of you contemplating signing up to Glossybox and i will speak again soon.

Rottentouch x

April Glossybox Video

It's that time again, here's the un-boxing of the April Glossybox, in collaboration with Pearl Lowe. Also witness my camera passing out =)

                                                              Speak again soon. Rottentouch x

March Glossybox

I can't believe it's already been a month since my last Glossybox review, this year is flying by so quick its a little scary. This months box has a travel theme and comes with a little travel book which includes short snip its of info on what to do in some of the best cities and countries in the world.

 

Tresemm'e Salon Finish Extra Hold Hairspray

This is the biggest thing in the box, this couldn't have come at a more perfect time as i've just run out of hairspray. It claims to have 24 hour humidity control, so is perfect for using on holiday in hot countries (wishing i was on some hot tropical island). This hairspray is number 4 (extra hold) which is perfect for me as this is the strength that i always use. This product does exactly what it claims to, although i couldn't test the humidity control (we have snow!!) it did keep my hair up and looking good all day, which is pretty impressive with the wind we get around these parts. This is a 100ml sample but the full sized 500ml product retails at £4.69

Nails Inc~ Bruton Street

Next i picked out a mini nails inc polish, my first thoughts are that this really isn't a colour that I'm going to wear a lot. However i have a very similar illamasqua polish that i received in the illamasqua nails and eyes box. I compared the two products and have to say that they perform equally well. They are both long lasting and have a similar thin consistency which allows quick drying time. The illamasqua polish comes off slightly better as it dries a little quicker and works out slightly cheaper per ml. This is a 4ml sample polish, the full sized 10ml retails at £11. I would also recommend the Illamasqua polishes which are £13.50 for 15ml and come in some amazing colours and finishes.

Jelly Pong Pong Lip Stain~ Lip Blush

I have to say that on first thought i loved this colour but unfortunately it is one of those tones of red that makes me look like a clown. On the plus side the product performs well and does feel really moisturising once on the lip. I really like the packaging of this product and its really easy to use, also its a cruelty free product *fist pumps*. I applied this on the back of my hand to test the staying power (didn't want to be a clown for a day) and i was really impressed with the results especially as it rained all day. This is a full sized 2.5g product which retails at £12

 

Juicy Couture~ La La

When i saw this in the box i was pleased and disappointed at the same time, i really like getting fragrance samples as i live in the countryside and they really aren't easy to get hold of unless you order them from eBay. However i have tried some juicy couture samples before and have always thought they smelt like a baby prostitute, really not for me. But i have to say i was pleasantly surprised with Couture La La. It doesn't have the same sweetness as other juicy couture fragrances but has a fresh floral scent which is a little more mature than their previous teenage targeted perfumes. This isn't one that i would rush out to buy but its definitely wearable and pleasant, plus my boyfriend asked me what smelt so good which is always a plus. The retail prices are... £30 for 30ml, £40 for 50ml and £55 for 100ml

 

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Skin Protectant

I saved the worst until last, this product is supposed to refresh skin, hands and chapped lips and can also be used to shape brows. It also claims to be fragrance free, now unless i got a dodgy product it is definitely not fragrance free. This product smells so vile that i wouldn't even think about putting it on my face or lips. I applied a small amount of the product onto the back of my hand (after a great deal of squeezing the tube because it wouldn't come out). It felt very sticky and not moisturising or soothing at all, the full sized 50ml product retails at £25. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone, as an alternative i would suggest any of the Betty Hula moisturising products as they are multi purpose, natural and smell amazing.

 

Overall I'm pleased with this box, even though i wont be using all of the products it was nice to try out some new brands. I will probably purchase a Jelly Pong Pong lip product in a different colour because i was really impressed with the quality and I'm always looking for new cruelty free products. I will continue using my Juicy Couture sample and may possibly buy a small bottle.

The contents of marches box are worth £20.80 which isn't bad but not as good as the content worth of Luxbox.

 

Speak again soon. Rottentouch x