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

February Glossybox~The valentines edition

I have been subscribing to glossybox for a while now and have to say that compared to other beauty boxes out there they are bringing out some pretty good boxes. They retail at £12.95 (including p&p) and include 5 beauty products a month. These can be anything from sample sachets to full size products. My february box arrived in the post this yesterday and i was not dissapointed.

 

 

As you can see the products in this box are all of a really good size, they even added in a valentines lollypop which was a nice touch. The box itself has a slightly different design for valentines day.

 

 

The first thing i reached for was this, the Balance Me rose otto body cream. i have recieved a few balance me products in glossybox before but this is the first hancream. The cream itself has a really delicate rose scent, not too overpowering. Its also 99% natural which is always a good thing. This product is full sized (30ml) and retails at £6.

 

Next up is the Figs and Rouge balm, this is a multipurpose balm that can be used on the lips body and face to elliminate dry skin. I recieved the product in rambling rose, other boxes contained sweet geranium, peppermint tea tree or cherry balms. I'v wanted to try a figs and rouge product for a long time so i was really excited to recieve this. Again this is a natural 100% organic product.

 

Then i reached for the Me, Me, Me beat the blues illuminator and highlighter in oyster gold. I have only recently started using highlighters but have found that most of them look are far too shimmery (the twilight vampire look is not for me). This highlighter has an applicator similar to that of a nail varnish which is a little odd but does apply well onto the skin, a little really does go a long way. It needs buffing in with a fluffy brush which leaves a very subtle shimmer to the cheek and browbones. This is also a full sized product (12ml) and retails at £5.50

 

This is the Miners Cosmetics lip colour in seduction. Lipsticks are always a tricky thing for me to get right, i am very pale and most red tones make me look like a 6 year old that has found mummys makeup box. But i am loving this shade, it is just dark enough to compliment my skintone (i tend to blend a little black into most reds that i have). The lipstick has a nice creamy texture and has good staying power without staining the lips. The lipstick is a fullsize (4g) and costs £3.99

 

Finally is the Micabella mineral eyeshadow in shade 53 deep secrets. I'm not the biggest fan of neutral browns and i really don't wear them often but i think most people would like this shade. The shadow has a lot of glitter and shimmer which again isn't really my cup of tea. It is very pigmented as is expected from a mineral eyeshadow and does have good staying power. This is a sample size eyeshadow (1g), the full size (2.5g) retails at £14.95

 

 

I swatched the coloured products so you can get an idea of colours and finishes. The miners lipstick was really hard to remove, even a day later i can still see a slight red patch, be sure to apply a liner over the lip to avoid staining. Also included in the glossybox are discount codes for the company's featured, i will share these below.I hope you all enjoyed my first post, not really an alternative one but i think it gives a different perspective on glossybox.
                                                                 Thanks for reading.
                                                                       Rottentouch

15% off Miners Cosmetics~ GLOSS15
20% off Me,Me,Me~ Glossybox2013
£5 off 2 rose otto body creams~ GLOSSYLOVE
25% off Micabella Cosmetics~ MICAGLOSSY2013