I was lucky enough to win a 6 month subscription to Glossybox Australia at the Melbourne Beauty Bloggers event, after getting one of the top marks in the quiz (no idea how I swung that one!) After receiving some of my boxes, I decided it was time to review one. Introducing, the January Glossybox!
I've seen some negative reviews of this edition, but to be honest I was quite happy when I opened up my Glossybox. In this box I received 5 sample sized items, along with Australia Day temporary tattoo's and vouchers for online fashion store The Iconic.
I will be passing the temporary tattoos over to my niece as she loves them, and I'll have a gander at The Iconic, though each voucher states you must spend at least $49 to receive the $25 off. There was also a card for $5 off a Glossybox Men box, which I am contemplating getting for Chris. More info on that here.
I was elated to see the blue Mirenesse tight liner in my box, as I much prefer it over the option that some others got, which was a pale pink Sally Hansen polish. I quite like a coloured liner, and this 'saphire' blue shade, despite being spelt strangely, is lovely. I've used it twice so far, and it does tend to fade a tiny bit over extended periods of time, but other than that I'm a fan. A full review to come, for sure.
I've never tried Sheer Cover products, so it was nice to see something new. I dislike glosses in pots/palettes so won't be giving this a go though- this too will go to one of my nieces.
This 30ml Sheer Cover moisturiser is more up my alley, and I'm looking forward to giving it a go. I like that it has SPF15 and is oil and fragrance free, and I'm thinking of taking it with me to Thailand as the packaging is nice and lightweight,too.
Wasn't wowed at the sight of a small Nivea body moisturiser, but I haven't tried this formula before and I know it'll be great to pop in my carry on for my upcoming holiday, so I'm happy with it. Relieved that it isn't in sachet form!!
Was excited to see this Kosmea daily facial exfoliant in my Glossybox,as I am mad for a bit of exfoliation! I was a bit jealous when I saw others received an Estee Lauder serum, but in all honesty this product suits me better anyway. I have already tried it and am happy so far, but will be doing a full review when I've given it a few trials.
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All in all I was pleased with this months Glossybox, and can't help but adore the box that it comes in. I'm planning on setting up a study area/makeup desk soon and plan on using them to divide my things. I'm almost at the end of my free 6 months, and am contemplating jumping ship from Lust Have It to Glossybox. I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you think I should do in the comments below!
(Glossybox Australia retails for $14.95 per month here, but I won a 6 months subscription so am not paying for the service at this time. This is no way affects the review or experience. Honesty, always.)
All in all I was pleased with this months Glossybox, and can't help but adore the box that it comes in. I'm planning on setting up a study area/makeup desk soon and plan on using them to divide my things. I'm almost at the end of my free 6 months, and am contemplating jumping ship from Lust Have It to Glossybox. I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you think I should do in the comments below!
I got the same products as you :) I was pretty impressed with this months box, I can see myself using all the products except the lipgloss I too hate pot lip glosses! grr haha
ReplyDeleteI've been keeping track of things on their facebook page and I really don't understand all the negative feedback and hate they are getting, I've had two boxes so far and have really enjoyed both of them. I understand the shipping issues can be frustrating but as long as I receive my box it doesn't bother me too much.
I used my iconic voucher too on a cool pair of leggings, they have some pretty nice stuff on there!!
Hannah xo
Oh yay:) I think either got my box or the other one, one of two options. Yeah I've found people to be really harsh but I've been pretty impressed with them. Having said that, I won the sub so didn't do the quiz and don't even know when the box is meant to turn up anyway! xo
DeleteCongratulations on winning the subscription! I still haven't jumped onto the sample box bandwagon yet and it's getting harder to decide which one I want to go for :-p
ReplyDeleteThanks Vita :D I have two now, so might do a comparison between them for the feb box ;D
DeleteI only received my January box this morning. I'm not going to bother reviewing it since the February box is due to be shipped out next week. I got the Estee Lauder sample and Sally Hansen nail polish instead of the Mirenesse liner and Kosmea exfoliator. It's an OK box, but the previous ones have been better. I'm hoping the Feb box lives up to all the hype!
ReplyDeleteOh I got mine on the 25th, that was pretty late for yours. Would you have preferred the liner and exfoliant? I hope the pretty pink box lives up to expectations!
DeleteI'm glad you're happy with the ones you received here because I on the other hand would probably won't use the eyeliner or the scrub, I got the nail polish and the estee serum .
ReplyDeleteI'm not usually a fan of the glosses in pots/palette but this one was surprisingly nice.
Awesome you won a 6mths subscriptions, btw!! =)
It's nice to hear that the survey/quiz must work for some people, and that you'll get use out of your samples. I was so happy to have won!
DeleteLooks like some great products, I signed up for Glossy Box this month so I'm excited to see what it's like tbh. I'd really love to dry the Kosmea exfoliant I have a Kosmea daily cleanser or something that I got in a lust have it box and I love it so much.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see a review on the eyeliner too xo
Oh I can't wait to see your review, the Feb box should be amazing. I have the Kosmea cleanser from the lusthaveit too but am yet to use it (waiting till I use up another first)
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