Glossybox November 2014

WHAT'S IN 

THE BOX?

Glossybox is a monthly subscription box for $21 a month.   My boxes have been a month behind because of the timing of when I signed up.  I signed up in November to get the free Alex & Ani bracelet and they sent me the October box.  I am hoping my December box gets this straightened out but we will see. 

The first look was not very pretty - I think I needed more of the confetti stuff! 

Kneipp Herbal Bath Balancing in Lavender - ($5.50)  This was probably the item I was the least interested in.  I am not fond of lavender because it causes me to have breathing issues - but I have a sister who loves it, so I will pass this on.

Juice Beauty Green Apple Age Defy Moisturizer - ($11.25)  I really like getting moisturizers in boxes because I use them so much.  This will not go to waste.  

12 Benefits Instant Healthy Hair Treatment - ($5)  I have heard lots of good things about this and I use a leave-in every time I wash my hair so this will be used right up too.  

So Susan Cosmetics Universal Blush - ($23.29)  This was the biggest value of the box and it came crushed!  I have e-mailed them to try to get a replacement.  I will let you know what they say.  This is also a good way to find out what kind of customer service a company has.  No one beats Birchbox in my opinion.  They will contact you if they notice anything messed up with your account.  (Update: there was not e-mail to resolve my smashed blush - I will try to use the alcohol trick to fix it.  This does show me that Glossybox does not have great Customer Service.  I would have appreciated an e-mail at least acknowledging mine even if they would not replace my broken item.)

OPI Nail Lacquer in Pink Inside the Glossybox - ($9.50)  This very pretty and an exclusive between Opi and Glossybox, which I love getting!  It is one of those colors you want to put something on first to bring out the shade.  

The value on this box was $54.54 so definitely got my money's worth.  I only had one item that was not right for me too - which makes this box a winner in my book.   If they send me a new blush that is.  What was your favorite item in this box?

  Excited to see the December box - I think it will be one of their best boxes this year.  

Glossybox October 2014

WHAT'S IN 

THE BOX?

Glossybox is a monthly makeup, skin, and hair product box that ships for $21.  I signed up late October with a code to get a free Alex and Ani bracelet.  So I just got the October box and will get the November box soon! 

I love the Glossybox box - it is sturdy and perfect for re-gifting!

First Look:

I love when Glossybox pairs up with Alex and Ani for a free bracelet gift.  This one is for Energy - embrace the power of positivity.  It is very pretty.  This will not be in every box unless you used the code when you signed up last month.  The value on this bracelet is $38 so this more than paid for the box this month. 

 

Vince Camuto Amore -  ($5.74)  This is the prettiest box and prettiest little perfume sample I have ever seen!  I want to keep box forever! This is going right by my bedside so I can see it every day.  The scent is also very light and is fruity too not just florals.  The full size bottle is so beautiful

Nails inc, Matte Top Coat -  ($10)   This is a good idea to use when you are painting your nails with a really light color - put this on first to hide your nails and then paint away - saves you from doing several coats too - Ramblings Jen gave me this idea!  I was surfing around their site though and found another bottle I want- Crystal Cap Nail Polish.

Proganix REPAIR. Reparative Oil + Anti-Breakage -  ($11.99)  This is a leave-in oil to put in your hair after washing - which I use every time I wash my hair.  My daughter straightens her hair daily so this bottle will get used up right away. I do want to try one of the other options from this box - the Anti-Fade Hair treatment from the same company.

 Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint (Flush)-  ($24)  Tarte is one of my favorite makeup brands - I got this product in Exposed just a few months ago.  I really like these lip tints.

Sesha Skin Therapy Cell-White Brightening Mask - ($9)   I am not a full mask person so I will probably pass this on to my mother who loves them.   It is supposed to brighten the skin.  

The value of this box was $60.73 plus the bracelet price makes it $98.73 - I paid $21 for the subscription.   It is always a good idea to sign up for a box when they are offering a free gift with such a great value.  Did you like your box this month?  I think it was a little better than a few past months.

Ipsy November 2014

What's in the bag?

Ipsy is a monthly glam bag for $10 a month that comes with makeup, hair and skin care samples.  I have been a member for months and just love this subscription. 

The theme for this month was Girl Meets Glitter!

 Each shipment also comes with a cute little makeup bag.  I love the silver glittery one with a pink zipper that came this month!

You also earn points for reviewing your items and when friends join with your link.  I finally saved enough points to earn these pretty Milani eye shadows. 

J Cat Beauty Wonder Lip Paint (Red Potion)  - ($4.99)  These come in all variety of shades and for that price, stock up!  This shade was a bit dark for me but maybe I can tone it down a little.  

 Be a Bombshell Eye Base (Submissive)  - ($14)  You can use this as a base before eye shadow or just as an eye shadow.  I really like how cute Be a Bombshell cosmetics are!  I like this shade too.  

Starlooks Gem Eye Pencil (Ultra Orchid) - ($17)  This is a purple eye liner - not sure if I will ever wear this, but never say never.  My sister is obsessed with purple so this might be a stocking stuffer for her.

Temptu S/B Highlighter (Pink Pearl)  -  (full size $27.50) This is the tiniest little sample.  I will be interested to see how it compares to my Elf favorite whip.  I like the shade I received too - they really listen on those questionnaires we take about shades.

 Marc Anthony True Professional Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Hairspray -  (full size $8.29) Every product I have tried from this line has been great.  My favorite is the Beach Waves I received a few months ago in an Ipsy Bag.

I have to say I was pleased with this month's bag - four out of five items were makeup products.  That is a good bag!  The norm lately has been two out of five.  And only two of this month's items were a smaller size.

Funday Sunday!

Birchbox sent me the missing Model Co lipstick in Kitty in the mail.  It is a really pretty shade and one I wear.  This was my October choice sample and it did not arrive in my box.  Birchbox has the best customer service out there! 
                                                                     

GlossyBox announced a free gift with subscription for November.  Join now and add ALEXANI code and get a free Alex and Ani bracelet with your November box.  The bracelet will be either yellow or red.  Join here.

My daughter's Loot Crate came this week as well.  She loves this subscription.  The t-shirt that was in this month's box is perfect for October.  Up close it looks like just kittens but far away its a skeleton face.  Loot Crate does not always put a t-shirt in their boxes, but when they do, it's always an epic one! 

 The rest of the Loot Crate box was really fun too!  That saw is a pen! The Fear magazine for the month was 3D with a pair of glasses included.  They have announced that November's box will include a t-shirt. 

The facials I did at my last Perfectly Posh party were a huge hit!  The ladies loved pampering themselves.  We did a 3 part facial: face wash, mask and then moisturizer.  The products we sampled were Delish, BFF,  The Stripper, Drop Dead Gorgeous Mask, Rain Mask, Moisture911 and Night & Day moisturizer.