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What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016

14/8/2016

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Hello Everyone
Happy Sunday!
Today I'll be showing you what I received in my Glossybox for the month of August. 
This month, Glossybox have teamed up with the accessory label Rae Feather, as it is Glossybox's 5th birthday! Happy Birthday Glossybox.
I haven't had chance to test run all of the products yet, so I'll just be giving you my initial thoughts today and if I think something is worth buying, I'll do a mini review on my Instagram.
What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk

MUA 'Hall Of Fame' Eyeshadow Palette

MUA Hall Of Fame Eyeshadow Palette | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
MUA Hall Of Fame Eyeshadow Palette | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
MUA Hall Of Fame Eyeshadow Palette | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
This month we got to choose from  four MUA eyeshadow palettes, so when I first opened my glossybox I was a bit miffed as I hadn't received the one I picked!  I wasn't too bothered as the palettes are only £4 so I could always pick up the one I had wanted, but a couple of days later I  got an email from Glossybox saying that there was a technical error and I had been sent the wrong palette, so they're sending me the palette I originally chose, in the September box! I do love Glossybox, purely for their great customer service. 

Anyway onto the actual product: I've always liked MUA and think the quality and price point are brilliant, these shadows swatched really well and felt like a  creamy powder consistency, I haven't had chance to put them to use yet but if they're anything like the other MUA palettes I have I'm sure they'll be fab!

 Perfect for only £4.
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Mudmasky Facial Detox Purifying Recovery Mask

Mudmasky Facial Detox Purifying Recovery Mask | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Mudmasky Facial Detox Purifying Recovery Mask | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Mudmasky Facial Detox Purifying Recovery Mask | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
When I squeezed a bit of this onto the back of my hand I could already tell that I am going to like this. I've been getting more into face masks lately so I'm excited to try this out as it has a gritty (not a great choice of word) texture to it so I think this'll be great at exfoliating the skin.
The RRP is a whopping £53 (say whaaat?!) but it claims to do a multitude of things for your skin such as: detoxify, refine and tighten pores, hydrate, brighten, smooth skin and just generally give it a boost. It is also PH balanced and contains no parabens. I can't wait to give this a go and see if it lives up to it's expectations.
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Cowshed Wild Cow Invigorating Body Lotion

Cowshed Wild Cow Invigorating Body Lotion | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Cowshed Wild Cow Invigorating Body Lotion | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Cowshed Wild Cow Invigorating Body Lotion | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
This body lotion smells amazing- a bit like gingerbread - and it is packed with 'skin loving essential oils' such as lemongrass, ginger and rosemary.  It's a lovely creamy consistency and absorbs into the skin really nicely without leaving it feeling sticky. 
RRP:£20, not sure I'd pay that much but if you like to splurge on body lotions, you wouldn't be disappointed. 
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Rae Feather Mini Monogram Pochette 

Rae Feather Mini Monogrammed Pochette | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Rae Feather Mini Monogrammed Pochette | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
If I'm honest,  I thought this was a bit of cheat to include it as one of the 5 items.  I'm not really a canvas fan nor a make up bag fan (sorry, 'pochette' fan)  so I probably won't use this. I might have felt different if it had my own initials monogrammed onto it, haha!
It has a wipe clean inside though which I thought was a clever touch because the inside of make up bags can get really grubby, really quickly.
RRP: £20, I wouldn't pay that but if you're into Rae Feather then you'd probably like this.
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Spa To You Deep Pore Cleansing Facial Brush and Massager

Spa To You Deep Pore Facial Cleansing Brush and Massager | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Spa To You Deep Pore Facial Cleansing Brush and Massager | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Spa To You Deep Pore Facial Cleansing Brush and Massager | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Spa To You Deep Pore Facial Cleansing Brush and Massager | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Spa To You Deep Pore Facial Cleansing Brush and Massager | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
I am SUPER excited to test this cleansing brush out and will probably use it with the Mudmasky mask.
The bristles feel really soft but very effective, like they'll gently but thoroughly exfoliate the skin. The green  silicone 'cushions' help to massage the face which in turn, increases blood flow and better  rejuvenation and radiance. Brill!
You use it with your normal cleanser/face mask to get a deeper clean as it helps to buff away dead skin cells.
RRP: £7 which I think is a great price, whether it turns out to be gimicky or not we'll have to wait and see, but from first glance I think it'll be worth the money.


​So those are all the goodies I received in my August Glossybox.
If you're a Glossie, were you pleased with what you received? 
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next Sunday.

Abi xxx

To see my other Glossybox reviews click  here.
To see last week's post 'Nyx Haul' click here. 

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What's In My Glossybox? | July 2016

24/7/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday.
Did you catch last week's post my Mini Amazon Beauty Haul (here)?
Today is another installment of 'What's In My Glossybox?' for the month of July. A bit of a mixed bag (more like box) of things this month.

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Blank Canvas Cosmetics F20 Face Brush

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This is by far my favourite item this month! 
I was aware of Blank Canvas Cosmetics but didn't know much about the quality or anything so I was really pleased with the incredible quality of this foundation brush!
If you follow me on instagram  you'll have seen me rave about this- the synthetic bristles are super soft and the brush isn't too dense so it blends out your foundation like a dream. It honestly looks so airbrushed and didn't leave a single streak. This brush has topped my Real Techniques  Buffing Brush AND my XO Beauty Flat Top Face Brush!
For £11.95 I think this brush is a must-have and can't wait to try some more of their brushes.
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Icona Milano Emotion Allowed Waterproof Mascara

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This mascara is great for lengthening and separating your lashes and the waterproof formula makes it very buildable.  I wore it to work (where there is no air conditioning)  and it didn't flake or irritate my eyes, nor did it melt onto my face. The brush is great at catching each lash and the formula wasn't difficult to remove at the end of the day.
It's a nice mascara but I personally wouldn't pay £13 for it.
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Hawaiin Tropic Island Berry Lipgloss

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This lipgloss smells so delicious, I just kept licking my lips!
It's very sheer, so it doesn't add much colour to your lips but it gives them a gorgeous glossy finish. The texture is quite smooth so it doesn't feel sticky while you wear it. It is also moisturising and  has SPF 25 in it which is fab because your lips are often forgotten when applying sun protection!
Lovely lipgloss but I'm not a lipgloss person so I wouldn't pay £6.99 for it, but that's not to say it isn't worth the money.
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Utan & Tone Nourishing Night Creme

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I can't really comment on this as I'm not a self/fake tan person as I used fake tan when I was about 14 and went oompa-loompa orange (oops), I also can't be bothered with the upkeep!
This is a night cream with self tan in it so you'll wake up with a bronzy glow. I've given  this to my sister as she's more likely to use it. It sounds lovely from the description though, as it's packed with  vitamins and  antioxidants  to help repair skin. It also  claims not to stain your pillow or leave you with that biscuity fake tan smell. Thinking about it, I might need to pinch this back from my sister! 
It's £12.50 , like I said, I wouldn't purchase this personally  but  it could be worth the money if it lives up to it's expectations!

Hairon De-Tangle Brush

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I tried this de-tangle hair brush and I wasn't too impressed; I have quite thick hair so this just glided through it and smoothed everything but when I ran a comb through my hair, it wasn't de-tangled at all.  Saying that, I gave this to my sister and she loves it- she has much finer hair than me and it's naturally curly. It detangled her hair really well so she was impressed with it!
So this may work better on people with finer hair as opposed to the unruly mess that I have, haha!
For £6.99 I'm not sure I'd pay that for any hair brush, but it might be worth it if you suffer from fine/curly/ unruly hair.

So those are all the goodies I received this month!
Are you a Glossy? What was your favourite item? Leave me a comment!

Click here to read all my Glossybox reviews.

Thanks for reading and I'll speak to you next Sunday.

Abi xxx

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What's In My Glossybox? | June 2016

19/6/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post? It was my Gerard Cosmetics Haul (here).
Today I'll be showing you what goodies I received in my Glossybox for June.
As the products are very holiday orientated I am saving them for my holiday next week, so I won't be reviewing them as such, more telling you about them. If I think something is particularly great, I'll be sure to keep you all informed!
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Ladival Sun Protection Spray SPF 15

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This is the first product I am saving for my holiday; Suncream! As it has been either incredibly overcast, storming or chucking it down with rain in the UK lately, I've not had a chance to use this yet. It says on the box that it is an 'advanced infrared-A protection system' and that it protects against 4x more of the sun's UV rays, gives immediate protection, is suitable for sensitive skin and is water resistant! Super handy for 10 days in Spain.
Obviously as with all suncreams, you will still need to keep applying this throughout the day, especially after being in the water, despite how water resistant this proves to be. Looking forward to using this on holiday!
Full size is £19.99

De Bruyère Aftersun Lotion Monoï

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I am also saving this for my holiday, but I can tell you that is smells deliciously coconutty, is very cooling and soothing and doesn't feel sticky. I smoothed some over the back of my hand and a little goes a long way! It's also the perfect size to throw in your bag on the go.
My Glossybox card tells me that this can also be used to help prolong a tan! It also says that this aftersun milk is enriched with Monoï (gardenia petals soaked in coconut oil) as well as vitamin E and that it will hydrate, nourish and calm the skin. It's also free from paraben and silicone.
Not bad for less than a tenner!
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Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturizer

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I have used this a few times and it is really lovely. It smells citrusy and really does wake up the skin. Work has run me ragged recently so when I woke up this morning I really did look tired and my skin looked tired too. I popped some of this energy boosting moisturiser on and noticed a difference in minutes! My complexion looked more even, hydrated and plumped up.
It says that it combines skin-boosting ingredients like coffee beans and panax ginseng (a plant) so that lack-lustre skin will be a thing of the past.
It's a nice moisturiser and it does what it says but I'm not sure I'd pay £24 for it as I still love my Garnier matte+ moisturiser!
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Emité Make Up Lip & Cheek Tint

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This is another item I haven't really tried out other than on the back of my hand, but the formula is lovely, it blends out nicely and gives a subtle boost of colour. Brilliant for that sun kissed look on the cheeks or to add a wash of colour across the lips in a 'my lips but better' kinda way.
£12.50 for the full size and it's a decent sized tube so it's going to last you ages as a little goes a long way. It also has a doe foot applicator which we all know I love.
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Spa To You Konjac Sponge

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This is a very intriguing product and I was not expecting it to be wet when I opened it, haha!
My Glossybox card tells me that a Konjac Sponge is the latest cleansing trend from Japan and Korea. The sponges are made of natural fibres from the Konjac (a porous root vegetable from Asia) and is known for its ability to hold water. It's also more gentle than a scrub but has skin-buffing capabilities.
Looking forward to using this to prep my skin for the sun. If you're a skincare fan, at only £6.99 it'd be worth giving it a go, even just for the novelty.
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Aussie Hair Care 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner

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As a bonus product this month (thank you Glossybox!) I received this Aussie hair mask to restore manageability and shine. It's for damaged hair, and let's be honest, now that I'm straightening my hair more, my hair is crying out for some deep conditioning! I don't know whether to use this before I go away to try and restore my hair a bit, or when I come back to rescue my hair from the sun.
At only £1.09 they are definitely worth trying!

That's it for this month's Glossybox.
Lots of lovely products for the summer!
See last month's box (here)

Leave me a comment about what your favourite product is.

Thanks for reading, pop back next Sunday for my 'What's In My Hand Luggage?'  post.

Abi xxx
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What's In My Glossybox? | May 2016

22/5/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday.
Did you catch my Big Beauty Haul last week? (here)
I have to say I am much happier with the contents of this month's Glossybox than I was last month (here).
This month's is a collector's edition, hence the funky different packaging.
The boxes are based around city breaks so all the products are tailored to travel  necessities.

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The Packaging

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I received the New York version (you could get Paris, New York, London or Berlin) and the box is incredible! It depicts iconic  images from the city  such as  the Statue of Liberty.  All of the  collector edition boxes were designed by the illustrators at OMY Studio. I really like the cartoony images and that the look is so different to the usual (equally as lovely) design of a Glossybox.
The tissue paper was orange as was the inside of the  box to match the font on the front. The shredded tissue was white which created a nice contrast against the orange. Gave it a summery vibe. It's just lovely and I look forward to the next collector's edition box!

The Contents

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As a delicious added extra,  there was a packet of Proper Corn included with the box! It really was 'done properly' and was  quite easily the nicest popcorn I've ever had. If Glossybox wants to start including food  pressies in the regular boxes, I'm all up for that!

Crabtree and Evelyn Hand Therapy

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This hand cream smells delicious; really fruity and floral. It absorbs quickly without feeling sticky and is very moisturising. For £5 I think it's great and would love to try out the different scents. I also like the twist off top as it reminds me of a paint tube and I like that it's a bit different.

Revlon Ultimate All-In-One Mascara

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Last month, I received an email from Glossybox (as did other Glossies) saying that you could pick one of the 5 new Revlon mascaras! I was really pleased because I had been wanting to try these mascaras but didn't know which one to choose. At £10 each I didn't want to pick one and then it be the wrong choice.
I chose the All-In-One and its lovely. Really black and you get a lot of product on the brush (I had to scrape some off the first time I used it!) which I prefer as I hate when the brush looks like it's  barely touched the mascara,  I mean how am I supposed to get it on my lashes when it's like that?
I've been using it on top of my  regular mascaras and it separates and lengthens my lashes. The tiny brush makes it excellent for the bottom lashes too. It hasn't crumbled off in the day or irritated my eyes. 
I definitely want to try the others out now!

Bee Good Youth Enhancing Plump & Firm Moisturiser

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I've found this moisturiser a bit hit and miss. I think this would be a good  moisturiser for more mature complexions as it is 'youth enhancing' and is supposed to 'plump & firm' - all skin concerns I don't currently have at 20 years old. 
I found the scent a little off-putting too as it's a strong concoction of lavender and zesty lemon (well it is to me) and it's just a bit full on.
I struggled to rub it into my skin on its own as it's quite sticky and doesn't want to move around the face. On top of the Body Shop Oils of Life (which I am still loving) it makes moving the moisturiser around a lot easier.
I just think this moisturiser is not tailored to me at all, like I said it'd probably be a better moisturiser for a more mature lady. At £23.50  I do not think it is worth the money!

Absolute New York Velvet Lippie

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This was disappointing but I knew it would be the second I looked at it!
Lip creams are not my thing, purely because I don't think the quality is there neither is the staying power.
This colour doesn't suit me at all, the colour is streaky, it lacks pigment and I just know that if I'd blotted it, 89% of the product would have been left on the tissue! I do like the packaging though and the doe-foot applicator is good but at just under £5, it's not worth the money.

Loceryl Nail Gel

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A bit of an odd product to receive, but a useful one, none the less!
As I have stick on acrylic nails attached to my natural nails 90% of the time (except for right now as I'm trying to give them a break)  my nails are basically destroyed so this little nail gel has come at just the right time. It's a clear gel that you rub into your clean/bare nails and you're supposed to apply it twice a day (although I'm just doing it before I go to bed). It's supposed to help restore damaged nails by restoring the natural water content. I've been using it for about 3 nights and I haven't noticed too much of a difference but they do look more hydrated. It's great to have this around to apply each time I take my acrylics off and I'm looking forward to seeing some results.
It's £17 so it wouldn't be something I would buy but I'm enjoying using it. 

A fab collectors edition Glossybox!
Are you a Glossie? What did you think of this month's box?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next  Sunday.

Abi xxx

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What's In My Glossybox | April 2016

24/4/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see my Freedom Makeup Haul last week? (HERE).
This is my third Glossybox that I've received  (Starter box) (March box)
I wasn't as thrilled with this one to be honest, but then not every box can be spot on!
I did get a couple of items that I am loving, though.
Glossybox April 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Glossybox April 2016 | abibailey.co.uk

Essence Mosaic Compact Powder

Glossybox April 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Glossybox April 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
A nice compact powder, mattifies the skin well and adds a touch of coverage and colour. I don't like how much glitter there is though - I'm not trying to be Edward Cullen. 
It looks nice swept over the cheekbones and nose  to add a bit of a shimmer.
Full size is only £3.

The Body Shop Oils of Life Facial Oil

Glossybox April 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Glossybox April 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
I'm a little bit in love with this one! I love the little  pipette  too.
At first I was a bit reluctant to use it as I've never used a facial oil before and it frightened me a bit, so I read up on how to use it (I know, what sort of beauty blogger am I?) and have been loving it.
It claims  to be an 'intensely revitalising facial oil' and I agree with that statement.
Once I've taken my make up off, I dab this along my T-Zone and the rest of my face using my finger tips, and then sometimes pat  my moisturiser over the top to lock in the moisture while I sleep.
I wake up with healthier looking, hydrated skin.
The full size is £28 so I'm not sure I would  pay that but I love this little tester and it is a great facial oil.

Leighton Denny Miracle Mist

Glossybox April 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
I was a bit sceptical of this one too as I already have lots of nail drying sprays and this doesn't really scream 'beauty' at me, but I used it and loved it.
It actually did dry my nails in about 2 minutes, and I am talking dry dry not touch dry. 
I also love that it doesn't have a chemical smell that sucks all the oxygen from the room like some others do.  It really is a great  nail drying spray.
Full size is £12,  a bit pricey but it is worth the money.

STYLondon Temporary 'Henna' Tattoos

Glossybox April 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Now this was the dud item in the box - this is not beauty to me.
I haven't worn temporary tattoos since I was about 12  and don't intend to again.
I haven't tried them so I can't tell you anything about them (sorry !).
These will be going in my nail art draw in case I ever feel inspired to use them on my nails. 
​Full size is £5.99.

Studio 10 Brow Lift Perfecting Liner

Glossybox April 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Glossybox April 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Glossybox April 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Glossybox April 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Essence Mosaic Compact Powder / Studio 10 Eyebrow Pencil and Highlighter
This is a lovely eyebrow pencil, it's a really hard consistency so you can create a really natural brow look and create tiny fine lines to resemble hairs. It's double ended so you have the defining pencil on one end and the highlighter pencil on the other. Personally I would have preferred a spooli as opposed to a highlighter pencil, purely because I just don't get on with highlighter pencils.
It's a tiny bit warm toned for me but  I'll definitely be using it again. 
Full size is £22.

So not my favourite Glossybox but I got a couple of goodies out of it!
What did you think of the April Glossybox?
I'd love to hear your thoughts so leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next week.

Abi xxx

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What's In My Glossybox? | March 2016

13/3/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday.
I hope you enjoyed last week's post talking about the L'Oreal Infallible 24-H Matte Foundation (here).
As you may know I recently signed up to Glossybox, I was thrilled with what I received in my Starter Box (here) so it I thought it might be nice to post about what I get in each Glossybox, each month and make it a bit of a series here on the blog.
Glossybox March 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
It arrived on Thursday and just like last time, it came beautifully packaged and was tied up with a bow and a little card explaining what each item is and how much it costs full size.
Glossybox March 2016 | abibailey.co.uk

Olay Regenerist Skin Tone Perfecting Cream

I've used the Olay  Skin Tone Perfecting Cream twice and I'm already in love with it.
Such a nice formula and feels so lovely on the skin. You can actually feel it improving your skin and it smells delicious too.
You can apply it day and night, I apply mine at night but I think it would make a perfect base for make up. It's supposed to even out dark spots and fine lines and such, so obviously I'll need to keep using it before  I comment on that! I really do like it though and if it helps fade my spot scars then I will be buying it full size when it runs out!

Hey Honey Honey Silk Facial Serum

I haven't had chance to use the Hey Honey Facial Serum yet, but as it says on it 'Good Morning' I think I'll use it before I apply my make up. It's a different consistency to the Olay face cream; it's a wetter formula and doesn't absorb as quickly (having smeared it across my hand) but that's ok. It is described as a 'light and luxurious moisturising serum and under make up primer' and it is packed with all sorts of healthy ingredients and vitamins. I think this'll really replenish my skin and I'm looking forward to using it to refresh my skin each morning.
Glossybox March 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Glossybox March 2016 | abibailey.co.uk
Glossybox March 2016 | abibailey.co.uk

So Susan Light Diffuser Illuminator & Bronze Duo

In my starter box I got the So Susan Highlighter Pencil and wasn't too impressed with it and I'm not blown away with this either. I just don't think it's a brand I'm going to get on with. The quality is ok, the pigmentation is quite subtle so you may enjoy it if you have a fair skin tone. The highlighter is a nice gold shimmer and the bronzer has a shimmer to it too. I think it'd be nice in the summer but it's just not for me! They might make nice eyeshadows though, so I'll persevere.
Glossybox March 2016 | abibailey.co.uk

Luxie 504 Large Angled Face Brush

I've heard of Luxie as I watch Desi Perkins on Youtube and she's been using a lot of their brushes lately and I can see why!  The bristles are really soft and the I love the pink handle and rose gold  ferrule (metal bit). Ideal for contouring and applying  highlighter.
Glossybox March 2016 | abibailey.co.uk

-417 Catharsis Vitamin Mineral  Shampoo and Conditioner

I've not heard of this company before but I love the packaging. Apparently they're packed with 'Dead Sea moisture balancing minerals, energising vitamins and essential oils to leave your hair super gleaming, hydrated and lustrous'.
I used it and I liked how it left my hair, it feels  clean, smooth  and healthy. It's not overly shiny or hydrated  but I always blow dry my hair so it's quite damaged! I'll keep using it  and I'm sure I'll notice a difference.

Again, I love what I've received and it's such a good saving. 
The whole experience is very enjoyable and definitely worth the money in my opinion. 
Plus who doesn't love a monthly box of treats?

Are you a Glossie? 
Are there other  subscription  boxes I should know about?
Leave me  a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll speak to you next week!

Abi xxx


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What's In My Glossybox? | First Ever Box

28/2/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday.
I hope you enjoyed last week's post reviewing the E.L.F 'Need It Nude' Eyeshadow Palette (HERE)
Recently, I signed up to Glossybox which is a beauty subscription box service, you pay £10 a month plus postage. I had heard a lot about them and knew they were quite popular, especially among bloggers, and was curious  to find out more. I was a bit  apprehensive  as I was worried it was going to be mainly skincare whereas I'm more of a make up person but  when it arrived I was absolutely thrilled with what I received!
What's In My Glossybox | abibailey.co.uk
It comes so beautifully presented -  I was  blown away!
I love the classy font and the pretty pastel pink of the box; it reminds me of Chanel.
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
All the items come perched on a bed of tissue paper ribbons and are even tied up with a bow!
You get a card telling you about each item and how much they cost  if you  were to repurchase them or if you're sent a miniature, how much it'd cost full size - it really is quite a saving.
​The first box is like your 'starter kit', once you've filled out your profile with things like skin type, hair type, preferences etc, they'll start being more tailored to you.

Glossybox Eyeshadow in 'Glossy Mauve'

What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
A lovely shimmery purple tone  with hints of brown. As a brunette with brown eyes I think this'll suit me just right! Quite pigmented but I haven't had chance to  use it yet so I'm not sure how long it lasts.

So Susan Highlighter Pencil

What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
A creamy pale pink highlighter; not a fan of it as a highlighter  as it blends away to nothing, but it might be nice as an inner eye brightener on the waterline.

Royal Apothic Cream Crème  Moisturising Body Lotion

What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
 A really lovely body lotion.  It has a really delicate scent; almost unnoticeable. It's not greasy and absorbs quickly which I love, because I can't stand feeling sticky! It's fab and when it runs out I will most certainly be buying more. Essentially everything you could want in a body lotion.

Nailsinc Nail Varnish in 'Uptown'

What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
A beautiful dusky  rose - it is really pigmented and has a lovely smooth formula, dries quickly too.

NickaK Professional Airbrush FX Blending Sponge

What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
I was really pleased to  receive this as I've been meaning to pick up a beauty sponge for a while now, especially as they're so popular at the moment. I want to know what the hype is about! Looking forward to using this.

All in all, I was blown away with how much I loved this!  
I didn't really know what to expect but I am thrilled.
Some really lovely picks and a total variety of skincare, make up and nail  care.
Definitely something to please everyone and I can't wait to open my next one.

​Maybe I'll make this a continual thing here on the blog? Would that be something you'd be interested in?

Are you signed up to Glossybox? What do you think of it?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and speak to you soon,
Abi xxx

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