Glossybox: June 2012

I wasn't sure what to expect from this month's Glossybox after the themes of the other few boxes beforehand but it appears to be a summer themed box this month. One thing I was happy about; no creams! Not that I don't love them but it means I pretty much get to write this straight away as there is less trying out to do! 

Vichy Dermablend Ultra-corrective Foundation Cream Stick (retails at £19)

I have a few friends who use dermablend for stage makeup and I have heard great things about it, so I was happy to receive the sample pack through the post (and I'm sure my friends will be happy when they get the left over non pale as a ghost samples from me).

I went for 11, the lightest shade as I am an English Rose and paler than a pale thing. I have a scar on my arm from a baking sheet accident a few months ago that has been a pain to cover up so I thought I'd out it to good use and try it out. It covered easily with not much application and looked as though the scar had never happened, leaving me feeling thoroughly chuffed at the outcome. I might invest for the future, it's a good price at £19 for what essentially will cover a multitude of disasters (I am prone to clumsiness!). 

BM Beauty Summer Warmth Bronzer (retails at £8 for 4g) 

So, after reading the above and after saying how pale I am I was somewhat at odds with the bronzer in my glossybox. Not being one to throw my toys out though I thought I'd give it a little test on my hand. It actually looks quite nice, and although I wont be buying it (I'm just really not a bronzer girl) I will be using the pot as a darker highlighter for my eye make up as it gives a lovely shimmer sheen. 

MeMeMe Cosmetics Sensuous Nail Gloss (retails at £4.50)

This is not normally a shade I'd pick up, but this is what I love about Glossybox it puts things in your hand you wouldn't normally use. It boasts of being quick drying and high gloss and it actually delivers and a bargain price at £4.50, I shall definitely be investigating their products further. 

Glossybox Serie Exclusiv Pro Beauty Brush (retails at £15)

I am assuming the glossybox blog will be updated with further info and feature on their venture into make-up brushes. I have to say I was more than happy with this brush, it's super soft and gives good application. I'm not sure if I would pay £15 for it thought when they haven't got the rep of other pro brushes at the same cost. 

Caudalie Eaux Friches in The Des Vignes (retails at £26)

This fragrance is meant for evening wear and it's definitely not something I'd be wearing during the day, it has a musky hue to it but not overpowering and it has a lovely ginger tinge to it. It's a lovely perfume and I'm sure I will use it as it's a great handbag size but I don't think I'll be purchasing based on the sample.  

Overall

Another great Glossybox! 

Glossybox: The Natural Edition April 2012

The Glossybox arrived fashionably late this month but I'm not one for having a whine about these things and as far as I'm concerned as long as it does turn up at some pint, what's the bother?

This month it came in a plain brown outer box rather than polka dots and the actual box was made of recycled materials, giving it the feel of the inner tube of a toilet roll if I'm honest but I was more than happy to receive it in all it's eco glory. There is a lot of packaging with Glossybox and although I find it beautiful and I use the boxes to keep my make up/embroidery silks/stockings/any other crap in, I do worry about the amount of leftovers. But this box is boi-degradable. Hurrah!

 

I was super chuffed with the items that I received especially the lip balm, it's delicious, but onto that in a bit...

 

Monu Professional Skincare Moisture Rich Collagen Cream (retails at £17.50) 

I have had Monu samples through Glossybox prior to this and I was happy with them the first time round and again this time. The scent is absolutely beautiful rose and geranium (quite like my Nana's garden when I was a nipper - so double points there) and it really reminds me of summer. 

It completely quenched by skin and made a good base for make up rather than using a primer. 

 

Burt's Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion (retails at £9.99)

Also a super smelling, wonder product. Now, I am one of those annoying people that gets put off a product/TV show/book if people rave about it too much, because I assume it's a fad. The same can be said for Burt's Bees and me, and how wrong I was. Word of caution though a little of this stuff spreads a long way, I spent a long time rubbing it in trying to get all of it to absorb because I'd been a little lavish with the lotion. 

I would definitely recommend this (and eat my words whilst doing so!). 

 

Caudalie S.O.S Thirst Quenching Serum (retails at £29)

I have mixed emotions about this. It smells great, it does rehydrate to a certain point, but on the other hand it has the consistency of man goo. There we go, I said it. It really actually does. 

Topped off with the high cost I just don't think it's worth it. If they lowered the price maybe, but there are other hydrating lotions and potions out there that work better for your buck as far as I'm concerned. 

 

Figs & Rouge Cherry & Vanilla Lipbalm (retails at £3.29)

Hands down my favourite product this month. It smelts absolutely gorgeous, is non greasy and comes in very pretty packaging, the fact it;s approved by the soil association is a huge added bonus. It does what it says on the tin (ba-boom-tiiiiiiish) and is gorgeously luxurious and moisturising.

On a side note, I shall be using this tin when it's done as somewhere to keep my left over rhinestones as it's so pretty (I also may pretend that they are treasure, just for fun).  

Inka Cosmetics Certified Organic Eye-liner in Peacock Blue (retail price £11.75)

Loved the colour and the ease of application for this eye liner.It has a lovely creamy consistency which means it glides on effortlessly and had fair to good staying power.  Blue eye-liner is something I haven't worn since the Britpop days of my teenage years but I may give it  a bash again, maybe at the Stone Roses gig next month (squeeeeee!). 

Overall:

Another great Glossybox from the Glossybox team. Thanks a million and keep 'em coming!