I've had quite a few people inquire about subscription boxes and ask me to let them know what I get. The easiest way to see that everyone finds out what they want to know is simply to blog about it. I posted a few weeks ago about how I'd recently uncovered how incredibly addicting subscription boxes are. Here I am, a month later, still struggling with addiction. Eh, whatever.
I came home a few days ago to find my first ever Glossybox on the porch. I was super excited because some of the previous boxes were fabulous! Also, when I signed up, Glossybox was running a promotion. Depending on what two hour window you signed up, you received a special "extra". I signed up during the time they were offering a free full size hairspray (Retail $22). That pretty much sold me.
The monthly subscription is $21 per month. I've been trying to stick to lower cost boxes simply because, well let's face it, I'm a tightwad. Just like with other subscription boxes, you have the option to cancel this subscription at anytime. (I'm finding alot of people subscribe, cancel, and go back a few months later when they see something rather interesting!)
Anywho -- moving on to the details.
My Glossybox arrived looking like this:
After removing the "magazine", this is what I'm left with.
I must openly admit their packaging is nice.
However, I don't pay for "pretty boxes". I pay for the goodies inside.
Voila!
Once I got into the box, I found a full size Elite Models Matt Liner
in "Matte Brown". This is a full size product that retails for $15.
I actually don't have a brown liner in my drawer, so I'm happy to have this one!
Then I pulled out the Pixi Lid Last Shadow Pen.
The colors vary depending on the box, but I received "Shell Sheen".
It's pretty sheer, but I tried it around the corner of my eye,
and it definitely gives that "awake" look we go for.
This is a full size product that retails for $18.
Here is a color swatch of the eyeliner and the shadow pen.
As you can see, I wasn't lying when I said it was pretty sheer.
Next I found a travel size sample of Sebastian Professional Shaper Fierce Hairspray.
I haven't actually tried it, so I can't tell you if it's awesome or if it totally sucks.
We'll see.
Next up, the Prestiche Essential Oil Bar Soap in "Rosechella".
The packaging on this particular bar says it's 4.4oz.
Wrong! It's actually 1.5oz, I just think they might have been
too lazy to make new packaging.
Aside from that, the retail value of a 4.4 oz bar is $16.
That in itself earns a "no thank you" from me.
Not to mention, the smell is incredibly overpowering.
And I'm not one of those "I don't like alot of fragrance" people.
Glossybox added a $40 gift card to Rosechella.
I'll not be using it.
Now we have the Model Co. Cheek and Lip Tint in "Rosy Red".
This is a "full-size" product that retails for $24.
I said "full-size" because I think that's bogus.
This is 90% air and 10% product.
Not to mention, the side of the box it came in says "Not for Retail Sale".
Obviously, just a sample.
Either way, the color looks loud, but it's not.
It actually takes multiple applications to achieve any sort of real color.
Truth be told, that's okay with me.
I'm not really into "loud" Barbie pinks anyway!
Lastly, I received an OPI "Liquid Sand" polish in Can't Let Go.
OPI retails for around $8.
This polish actually feels like sand when it's dry.
Not something I would probably normally purchase,
but now that I have it I'll definitely use it.
It's a super awesome purple color.
Unfortunately, this was not "part of the box".
It was an addition since I used a coupon code.
So what's the verdict? The total value of this box was exceeded when I was given a free hairspray with a retail value of $22. Not to mention when you add in the $8 OPI polish, the $15 full size eyeliner, and the $18 full size shadow pen. I more than got my $21 worth. But, I don't know, folks, just something about it really didn't impress me. I unsubscribed. It's possible I'll go back if I see something that peaks my interest. However, an uber smelly soap and a "full-size" product that's 90% air and labeled "Not for Retail Sale" are not my idea of peaked interest.
NOTE: This product review was not
solicited by Glossybox. I am not affiliated with Glossybox or any other
beauty subscription. This review contains only my honest review of
products I purchased.
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