Well I gave to temptation and subscribed to Glossy Box and got my first delivery today (yay!).
So what is GlossyBox?
Its a box of 5 beauty goodies you receive every month for $14.95 to try out. Some are sample sizes and some are full sizes and well... yeah that's about it. I thought it'd be interesting to post what came in each box and once I try them out, give my own educated (ha!) opinions on them.
Gonna post up the overall packaging just this once to show you what it looks like :)
Contents:
Nougat London: Nurturing hand cream, Fig and Pink Cedar
$12.95 / 40ml
$14.95 / 50ml
$19.95 / 75ml
$29.95 / 200ml
What it is: Self explanatory, its a hand cream.
Performance: Absorbs fairly quickly and left my skin noticeably smoother. Now it is a tad greasy but give it a few minutes you'll be picking up glasses without the fear of them slipping out of your hand.
The product: Fairly light, very fresh fragrance.
The verdict: Personally I think this would be most beneficial to people with really dry hands because its a great moisturizer without being too greasy.
Eau Thermal Avene (yeah can't do accents on the e)
$9.95 / 50ml
$17.95 / 150ml
$22.95 / 300ml
What it is: Ok basically this is Avene water which boasts having unique, soothing effects. You spray a fine mist on whatever dry/hot body part you want, wait a few minutes then pat dry.
The product: Keep in mind this is no miracle water however it is very refreshing and, after waiting a few minutes it does seem to actually moisturize. (I have chronically dry legs during winter so I thought they'd be a good testing ground and that's just what I found). As for fragrance; none that got my spidey senses tingling.
The verdict: Ok well I asked my mum about this and she says that she used to have one during summer. Her advice is to stick it in the fridge and spray when you feel like you're beginning to melt. I think that for the price I might buy one during summer, after all this is Australia, land of the barren red sands hehe.
Dr Hauschka: Cleansing Cream (any Brown Eyed Girls fans out there?... no? ok...)
$37.00 / 50ml
What it is? A natural cleanser that helps prevent impurities and such.
Product: It has an.. interesting fragrance, having grown up with many chinese herbal scents it doesn't bother me but some may not like it. However it does not last, once you wash it off its all good.
The verdict: I found that it didn't leave my skin feeling dry, red or irritated. Also the calendula is meant to help with acne which hasn't flared since its use. Do note though, it does have alcohol in there.
KMS California: Free shape hot flex spray
$31.95 / 200ml
What it is: A styling spray essentially.
The product: Sprays on normally and you don't need much to style effectively, so people with thin hair don't go overboard. Also doesn't oil up one's hair like mousse :) Also has a pleasant light fragrance.
The verdict: I reckon if you often style your hair this one would be good for you, quick application and lasts til your next wash.
Klorane: Dry shampoo
$12.95 / 150ml
What it is: Dry shampoo! A serious God send for those of us with oily hair hehe.
The product: A light, dry shampoo you spray onto your roots, leave in for a few minutes then brush out.
The verdict: Works very well and as a person who's hair gets oily after 24hrs (not an overstatement) people with oily hair need this when they can get their hands on it. Its quick and easy, a very worthwhile product.
Power... band?
Oh yeah I got this thing to, its a.... Ok I'm gonna have to quote the pamphlet for this one
"power balancing bracelet"... Well apparently this is meant to support strength and flexibility but personally I don't understand how its meant to work :\ (nor do I think it does for that matter...)
