A new year and the start of another twelve beauty boxes from Glossybox!
Like all beauty box subscriptions there are both good and bad boxes, but on the whole looking back over 2016 I was happy with what I'd received from Glossybox. I discovered quite a few new favourite products and was introduced to some new brands, some of which I've gone on to buy from. Maybe I should write a year in review type post?
Basically, I was pleased to start a new year off with Glossybox. The theme of the January box (which you can still pick up here until the end of the month) is a take on the super food movement but with beauty products instead and is actually a collaboration box with Instagram-famed Deliciously Stella; a parody account taking the chia seed biscuit out of 'clean' eating. Which to be honest I'm just not sure about for a large brand like Glossybox... but then again are the products selected by anyone else other than the Glossybox team? I think not.
Unusual choice of collaboration aside, this month's box is fairly skincare heavy which I know some will love and some will dislike. I personally would have liked to have seen one less skincare product in favour of another makeup product or even a hair product, but it is often swings and roundabouts with beauty boxes and I'm almost sure next month's Valentine's edition box with contain more in the way of beauty. Having said that the skincare products included are gentle and balanced enough to be used by all skin types which I do appreciate.
What you will find in the January 2017 box
theBalm Matt Moskowitz eyeshadow
Being a total fan of theBalm anything from them, big or small, in a beauty box is totally okay with me! So I was more than thrilled to receive this miniature eyeshadow compact sample. The shade is a matte deep plum that feels smooth and blendable. This may be a little daunting for some but makes a perfect shade for the crease to deepen any look up. The 0.5g size is pretty measly but I'm sure it will last awhile!
Vitamasques Manuka Honey Face Mask
Sheet face masks are totally 'in' right now and although I don't find sheet masks as relaxing as cream face masks I do find they always give good results. Side note: I think the fact they are cold to put on and you can't be that mobile when wearing one, only horizontal, is the reason for my dislike of them! However, I will be using this as I love Korean skincare and anything honey based/scented I'm a fan of. I'm glad to see Glossybox is keeping up with beauty trends.
Unani Illuminate Milk Cleanser
Unani is a skincare brand I've vaguely heard of, I think from other beauty boxes, and it's one of those brands that are good for sensitive skin and will work for all skin types but it's just all a bit bland - sorry Unani. Nothing jumps out at me with this product. The packaging is simple, no bold claims, a very mild to non-existent scent and the cream cleanser feels nice enough I guess. I'm sure I will use this but I expect it to be mild and nothing wonderful - milk cleanser never seem to remove all makeup I've found. In an industry with the likes of Pixi skincare a cleanser like this just doesn't cut it for me sadly.
Nip + Fab Kale Fix Moisturiser
Another brand I was happy to see in this month's box! In fact I've been wanting to try something from the Kale Fix range for a while now, so I may just have 'ooo'd' at this product. Although not full size the 30ml is enough to try out and perfect for travel. I've been using the Kale Fix Moisturiser for a few days and have found it slightly too heavy for my oily skin but a touch is perfect as a night cream. I've also been loving the fresh scent which feels very soothing on the skin. Another nice product here.
True Organic of Sweden All your Need Is Me
Lastly, an interesting multi-purpose product that can be used literally everywhere that requires intensive nourishment - lips, hands, elbows, knees, feet, cuticles, any dry patches on the face and even on the hair! Having never tried the infamous Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream I'm glad to now have a similar product that applies easily and is ideal for this time of year. This will be staying next to my bed to apply to my cuticles and any dry patches.
How to subscribe or pick up this month's box
To pick up your own Glossybox you can either pay a one-off payment of £10.00 + £3.25 p&p here for the single box or sign up for the 3-month plan, £28.50 + £3.25 p&p here which will mean you receive Glossybox's Valentine's Day box which I have a feeling will be a good one!
With a strong box to end 2016 I would have loved to have seen a box of the same calibre to start off a new year and get me excited for things to come.
Although this isn't an awful box, especially with the Nip & Fab and theBalm being included, it just wasn't as glossy as I'd had hoped.
Finger crossed for an amazing Valentine's box next month!
Fee xo.
So one of my favourite beauty Youtuber's, Estee Lalonde has gone and teamed up with Glossybox for this month's beauty box. Which is pretty exciting and I do always love a themed Glossybox!
As most of you will know Glossybox is my favourite monthly beauty box as I find it always contains a range of beauty treats, including full-size products and brands I recognise or even already love. Below you can find my full review of this month's box, which includes quite a few gems, but you will have to be quick if you want this box at is will be gone forever by the end of the month. Psssst - there's also a 40% off code for the box below!
In the October Estee Lalonde X Glossybox you receive
Trifle Cosmetics Lip Parfait - Buttery Lip Cream (swatch below), PS... Pro (Primark) Finishing Face Powder, Universal Beauty Cosmetics Secret Flush Soothing Cream Blusher & Lip Stain Duo, Bee Good Honey & Camelina Facial Exfoliator, The Ritual of Sakura Body Cream. Plus a secret unbranded shampoo (Head & Shoulders. hummm, more on that below!)Glossybox price & payment options (plus discount codes!)
To pick up your own Glossybox X Estee Lalonde box you can either pay a one-off payment of £10.00 + £3.25 p&p here for the single box or sign up for the 3-month plan, £28.50 + £3.25 p&p here which will mean you receive Glossybox's festive box which is always amazing!Also if it's your first box you can get a massive 40% off with code OCT40UK this month making the box only £6.00 + p&p - total steal! And even if you aren't a new customer you can still receive a special discount of 10% off for all Makeup Savvy readers. Just enter code SAVVYOCT10 at the checkout!
Favourite products from the box
Again I can't fault the range of products in this month's box - you have haircare, skincare, body care and makeup products! Plus there are 3 full size products this month that have a combined total of more than the price of the box. Below are my favourites from the box that I really am pleased with!Trifle Cosmetics Buttery Lip Cream
Okay, so this is some seriously cute packaging with the little illustrated fruits! I was instantly draw to this when I first opened the box a few weeks ago and since then I've been loving it. Now I will admit it is a pale nude shade however with the creamy hydrating formula (great for the colder months ahead) I've found this is an amazing base product to lighten so many other lipsticks. My favourite combo is to use it under MAC Velvet Teddy as it lightens it up and transforms it into a totally different more peachy nude shade. I also love it with vampy berry lipsticks as it brings out the pink under tones and makes deep shades much more wearable for during the day. I won't be using this as intended on it's own as it's just too light but I'm so pleased to be able to use this more as a primer for my lips! I also may have a go this week at apply it to the center of my lips and blending it out when wearing deeper shades to give that on-trend ombre effect I keep seeing everywhere at the moment.
Secret Flush Cream Blush & Lip Stain Duo
Now I haven't a clue about the brand of this product but sometimes it just doesn't matter then you love a certain shade of product! However the cute packaging is also a winner. As you can see from the above swatch this is a creamy raspberry almost apple toned stick with a hint of gold running through it that perfectly catches the light. In fact if theBalm did a lipstick version of their amazing Hot Mama blusher then I'd imagine it to look extremely similar to this! Oh, and it also has a lovely raspberry scent to it. I've been applying this to both my cheeks and lips, and although I wouldn't agree that it's a lip stain it is a pretty lovely lip colour and lasts well on the cheeks. Really pleased with this product!
The Ritual of Sakura Body Cream
I already own a huge tub of this and love to apply it all over after a shower as it smells incredible and really nourishes the skin without being greasy. So I've been using this generous 70ml sample as a hand cream which means I get to enjoy the gorgeous oriental scent of rice milk and cherry blossom even more - such a lovely sweet floral scent. A really lovely product that always reminds me of how good Rituals products are!
Misses
I'd say the only product in the box that wasn't for me was the 'mystery shampoo' that turned out to be Head & Shoulders. Maybe Estee actually loves it but being a beauty guru and liking her expensive hair products I do kind of sadly doubt it (I could be wrong!). Also Head & Shoulders is a bit of a 'meh' product imo, especially as not everyone has a dry scalp and I strongly believe a dry scalp can be remedied by switching to an non-sulphate (SLS-free) shampoo which H&S is not!All in all a select few products feel very 'Estee' such as the uniquely packaging lip parfait in a light nude hue and the Rituals body cream. However on the whole it's not the best edited box I've seen. But that's not to say I haven't loved this box!
I've discovered 3 totally new products that I will enjoy using and with the lip parfait being my second product I've loved from Trifle Cosmetics I feel I need to seek out more products from them now!
What are your thoughts on this month's Glossybox?
Fee xo.
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