If you are unfamiliar with Glossy Box, they are a company which send you 5 products each month for around £10 (depending on how long you sign up for you'll get a better deal). Some products will be sample sized, others are full sized but you're guaranteed that the retail price of the products is higher than the price you've paid. I was skeptical, but after receiving my first box I know that this is true. The products are awesome! They also ask you to complete questions about your skin type, hair colour etc so the products are tailored to your needs.
THE BOX
Firstly, when I say 'pretty box'.. I mean it! The actual boxes are gorgeous and really useful to keep for storage. The packaging is beautiful and it is like receiving a gift wrapped present with ribbons and tissue paper, LOVE IT!
Inside you'll also receive an information leaflet which details all the products you have received which is very interesting and a nice touch. It gives full application instructions and sometimes voucher codes if you want to buy the full sized product.
THE PRODUCTS
NUXE Huile Prodigieuse OR.
Those are some pretty big claims. I've never used any dry oil products on my face, somehow the idea of putting oil onto my already oily skin just doesn't seem right. For the past 2 weeks I have been applying this to my freshly cleansed and toned face just before going to bed. I'll shake the bottle as the gold sinks to the bottom (shown in the image above) and place my fingertip over the opening and tip upside down. The product left on my fingertip will cover one half of my face. Repeat for the other half and then the forehead. The oil absorbs very quickly and my skin does feel soft and moisturised afterwards. I find this quite difficult to apply to completely dry skin, so I usually apply while my face is still slightly damp and find that the product is much easier to spread out.
In the morning my skin does feel lovely and the gold particles give a subtle sheen. If you're worried about the gold particles looking too glittery on you face then the original oil is completely clear. However, even on my pale skin, the gold looks quite nice. I'll not reapply in the morning as I don't feel the need to. Usually I'll go straight to my BB cream and apply the rest of my make up.
I've received a 10ml bottle. The full sized 100ml bottle costs £34.
Even after 2 weeks it doesn't look as though I've used much oil, it still looks full. As you only need such a tiny amount I can't imagine I'll use the whole bottle up any time soon and that's only trial sized. £34 may seem a lot of money but 100ml must last forever!
John Frieda - Frizz Ease Original Serum
This time I have followed the instructions precisely and have been convinced that it's a pretty good product for my hair type. I'll apply one small pump of product to each side of my hair whilst still in the shower and my hair is soaking wet. For short or thin hair you'll only need one pump in total. It smells lovely (reminds me of watermelons but I'm weird like that...) and leaves my hair feeling softer than usual.
Now... here is the thing... I don't think this helps my frizz. Yes my hair feels soft and smooth but I have not noticed any real difference in it's appearance after blow-drying or even being left to dry naturally.
I received a 25ml sample. The full sized 50ml bottle costs £6.29.
MeMeMe - Long lasting Nail Gloss
I'd never heard of MeMeMe cosmetics before so had no idea what to expect. The colour I received was '57 Elegant' which is a metallic gold. Usually I stick to the perfect and lovely Barry M nail varnishes which have never disappointed me.
The MeMeMe nail gloss come with a brilliant flat application brush it's easy to get a professional finish. In my experience, metallic colours need at least 2 coats to get a good coverage, however this product was so concentrated I only needed one coat and I was done.
I did notice that this chips a lot more than Barry M varnishes so I'm definitely not converted.
Received a full sized pot these cost £5.
Figs & Rouge - Coco Rose Balm
Now a lot of people do love this so you'll have to try it to decide. The tube itself is really pretty and you can apply straight onto the lips (so great at festivals when you're worried about hygiene). It gives a soft pink finish to my lips which is not especially noticeable when you're used to bold lips colours.
Received the full size product and this costs £5.
Q: Balance - Body Spray
LOVE THIS!!!!!! It is so fresh and smells beautiful. Described as "sheer, floral top notes delicately blossom on the skin, evolving into deep, warm, sensual base notes for confident all over body fragrance and freshness". Cannot get enough of this, it is the perfect body spray for a hot summers day. Makes me happy each time I use it.
Will definitely be buying this when it runs out.
I received the full sized spray (100ml) and this costs £2.29.
