Review | January Glossybox 2014 - Back to Basics

Now that I have tested out all the products in last months Glossybox, I can honestly still say that I was not satisfied with the items. I was extremely excited to get this box seeing as I was so over the moon about the Christmas edition box but when I opened it the only thing I liked was the new baby pink colour but my box was a little bit dented on one of the edges so that was annoying. And then to then open it and see the smallest of items that just rolled around the not-so-full box was depressing. So anyway after such a long time of it sitting around in my room I decided to try out the products.

The Vintage Cosmetic Company Floral Slanted Tweezers - full size (RRP £8.00)

I love the cute, flowery design on these tweezers because they look quite pretty and girly compared to the cheap looking metal ones out there. As for quality they have a thicker piece of metal at the bottom unlike the ones I am using at the moment which I love because its easier and quicker to pluck out unwanted hair. Rating: 5/5

Balance Me Super Toning Body Wash - 50ml (RRP £10.25 for 250ml)

The packaging of this bottle didn't entice me at all and opening it and smelling the body wash wasn't appealing compared to what I've read about it having a 'lovely scent'. I wouldn't go and buy a full size product to say the least. Rating: 1/5

Yu-Be Moisturising Skin Cream - 2x 3g sample size (RRP £13.50 for 33g)

I wouldn't recommend this cream for a couple reasons. One of them being that it has a horrible smell to it, even though it states that the smell should disappear after a short while which it does, but even then I don't like the idea of having to rub it onto my face or on my lips, which are the two areas the cream is primarily for. The texture of the cream has a thick,sticky and greasy feeling to it that doesn't absorb into the skin quickly meaning I have to wait for it to sink into my skin before applying my make-up.  Rating: 2/5

Anatomicals Puffy the Eye Bag Slayer Wake Up Under Eye Patches -x2 (RRP £6.00 for a pack of 3) 

I didn't enjoy wearing the eye patches for 30 minutes as I found it to be quite a nuisance when blinking as I sat and watched TV but, I honestly loved the end results! The area underneath my eyes had felt ever so refreshed (I loved that feeling). I would happily pay the full price and I would get over the fact that my bug my eyes when blinking. It was also refreshing to try something new that I have not heard of before. Rating: 4.5/5

Vaseline Essential Moisture Lotion - 50ml (RRP £4.99 for 400ml)

To receive a Vaseline product in a Glossybox was very disappointing, more so that it was a travel size bottle and a very basic cream. I don't disapprove of the brand but its just that receiving an item that is more out the ordinary would've been a better treat. So for me this was a basic cream that I probably won't even use as I have others that I would rather pack for travelling purposes. Rating: 2/5

What were your thoughts on January's Glossybox, did you receive different items? 

Priya ♥

Wilkinson Sword Intuition Naturals Sensitive Care Razor | Item #1 December's Glossybox Review

Wilkinson Sword Intuition Naturals Sensitive Care Razor

Hi Beaut's I decided to review Decembers Glossybox as individual items simply because I have other ideas in reviewing them.

The one item that jumped out straight away was the Wilkinson Sword Intuition Naturals Sensitive Care Razor which I was truly excited for when I saw this as it was the first thing in the box that drew me to the razor! It was even better because it was a full size product and the packaging was even lovely. It was the most delightful thing in there because razors can be quite expensive and especially the good ones. At the moment, for a while now I have been using the Wilkinson Sword Quattro for Women Bikini Razor because it is a 2-in-1 product and I believe for the price I'd got it at (which was roughly half price or something - maybe £5.00) was worth it and that way I could keep the ladies department smooth and hair free as well as other areas such as my legs. However I found the razor part to be quite basic and nothing out the ordinary but it does give a good close shave. I then found the Gillette Venus & Olay Razor, again for a cheaper price when on offer which was moisturises and lathers up the skin when wet but the razor and refills are expensive when not on offer.

The product comes with an attached soap around the razor and that outer part, when wet lathers up the skin therefore there is no need for shaving gel. I am unsure about how many uses you can get out of this product though but I use mine every 3 to 4 days since I received the box three weeks ago. It states that it is a 3-in-1 razor as it shaves, lathers and moisturises which I believe so too and although I do not have sensitive skin I tend to find that my skin was a lot smoother and softer compared to my previous razors and I don't feel the need to moisturise. You don't even feel the razor on your skin, it is very easy to use and it has a very close shave. Overall, a great product, inexpensive and loved by many women.

Can be purchased from Superdrug and/or Boots - both for £6.49 (U.K Stores)

What were your thoughts on this Razor in your December Glossybox?
Any raved about razors that you love?

Priya ♥

December's Glossybox: Christmas Edition

Hello Puddings :) 

It's a shame to say I have not purchased a Glossybox since January 13' which I wrote a post about last years Christmas Edition also. I got an email from Glossybox in December about there amazing offer 'Two December boxes for the price of £20 *Including P+P and I didn't want to not pass them up on that offer! Although I had now come to realise that I got it wrong because I was expecting two different boxes one being a Christmas edition and the other being the January 14' edition. But no, the two boxes I received were identical unexpectedly for me I was slightly bummed out only till I realised at least this means I can enjoy what I like from the first box, twice. Looking at the plus side its more of a gain than a loss, especially when I found out that I got two Seche Nail polish's and both in great shades (Irresistible and Simplicity)!!  Totally my fault for not reading "Two December Boxes..." hence the "Treat yourself and a friend..." What a peanut!

It was a lovely gift from my other half after forwarding him the email, it was so nice to open after a year since my last one that I bought myself. The red box was a delight and the red trimmed tissue paper inside was quite festive and Christmas-y. I did think that for Christmas edition box it would have included some sort of festive treat like they are currently doing with their wedding edition. But overall I do love the items, I wear mascara daily as I never leave the house without it, so its nice to have a new one (or two) to try out. I tend to spend a good but inexpensive amount on my shavers/razors because they can be quite expensive so again lovely to try something new because I have used the same one for quite a while. The lip-gloss isn't exactly a riveting product for me because I prefer my lipsticks and especially in a matte finish. Like I've already mentioned I am in love with Seche and for the colours I received, I was so happy. Hand cream is a product that I keep in my handbag and try to use as much as I can but I also like to keep it cheap. Really looking forward to testing these beauties and I will be reviewing them. 

I can't wait to see what lies ahead for the monthly Glossybox products and hopefully I will latch onto a box that I will want to purchase!

Did you get the Christmas edition, if so what was in yours? 

Priya ♥

Glossy Box

GLOSSY BOX; December 2012

Hi!! I hope you are all having a wonderful start to the new year I thought I'd show you guys my first ever Glossy Box and hopefully if any of you are thinking to maybe purchase the box to give you an insight on my thoughts of Decembers 2012 edition.

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Glossy Box blusher: The blush comes in the colour 'Glossy Rosewood' and it has a velvet finish with a touch of a lovely scent. As you may be able to see from the image that the blusher is pink and I thought that the colour would look too vibrant on my skin. However, it gave just the right amount of colour to the cheeks as I applied it using my Real Techniques Blush brush.

Sleek True Colour Lipstick: The colour was in 'Candy Cane 773' with a sheen finish. Even though it was a very vibrant pink (colours I do not wear) the wear on it is great as I had tried it on at home and it had lasted the whole day. I was very tempted in purchasing this lipstick in another colour seeing as it is an inexpensive drug store brand, however their variation of colours is limited and none that I would personally go for.

Seche Nail Varnish: I painted one nail and I fell in love with Seche nail lacquer straight away for many reasons such as; it is fast drying (even with the application of two coats) and the finish of the product feels and looks like a  finishing top coat has been applied. I will definitely be purchasing nail varnishes from Seche, especially being the awarded winner of top coat! The product came in the colour 'Portobello'. When I first saw the product I wasn't too excited as I don't own many brown colours however when I tried it on I had simply fallen in love with the colour too. 

Rituals Magic Touch: The smell of this product is absolutely divine and I believe you cant go wrong with a cherry blossom scent but the addition of the rice milk just gives it that balance of a lovely smell on the skin. Although it says it is an 'ultra rich, whipped body cream' it does not leave the skin feeling sticky neither does it feel thick on the skin. I have not fully tested the product but from a slight test it is a nice cream overall. 

Seba Med Anti-dry night intensive cream: I have not used this product yet for the one reason that I use other medication on the sides of my face for mild acne so hopefully once the medication is finished I can try out the Seba Med.

Lemon by Mary Greenwell Eau de Parfum: When I tested this product I didn't think it smelt so much of lemon but more of a strong musky fragrance, although don't get me wrong it does smell nice but its just not what I would personally go for or wear. I read that the Plum scent by Mary Greenwell was in the September edition which would have been nice to know what that smelt like :)  

Happy New Year !!

xxx