Hi Loves. I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful Saturday. Today I have grand plans that include laundry, blogging and nail painting. I aim high, I know.
A while back I was asked if I would like to receive a complimentary box to review from
GLOSSYBOX Canada. I have heard and seem many reviews on the different variations of this idea and was intrigued enough to say yes.
The February box arrived last week and in it 6 products. Normally each box comes with 5 products, but they do send out bonus items every once in a while too. I've included a run-down of each product and my initial thoughts below.
This month included:
Ahava Skincare Mineral Hand Cream - This is a nice hand cream, thick enough to help with winter dryness, but without any lingering greasiness. I've been carrying this in my purse to help combat my cracked knuckles. It does have a slightly stronger scent than I prefer, but if used in only small amounts it's ok.
Elizabeth Grand Moisturizing Stick -This lip balm (no need for a fancy name, it's a lip balm) keeps my lips very moisturized and I like the fact that it comes in a lipstick tube. I may not use the fancy name, but I am totally fine with classier packaging than my regular Blistex.
Essie Neo Whimsical Polish - A very pretty soft pinky/lilac. I'm currently craving darker colours, but I can definitely see myself wearing this colour.
Oscar de la Renta Body Lotion - Here's my take on expensive body lotions (this one is $54/100mL), save your money. I like my Vaseline Aloe lotion just as well and it's a fraction of the cost. Again, I tend to shy away from scented lotions and this one has a smell that is just too strong for me.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Night Cream - This is expensive stuff. To buy the whole line of Prevage products you need to be ready to invest serious money. I'm not really sure why this was included in a box that I feel is aimed at a younger crowd. I'm basing this on the fact that their whole marketing strategy is definitely one that would attract someone my age, and not my mum's. Even if I love this sample, I am not ready to start shelling out hundreds of dollars for anti-wrinkle creams and night serums.
Beauty So Clean Sanitizing Spray and Wipes - I purchased a bottle of their sanitizing spray last year at IMATS and do think it's a great product. The wipes are perfect for on the go, I even use them to give my tweezers a quick swipe every once in a while. The little spray bottle is perfect for the nights when I know I'll be doing makeup on others. I can bring it along and sanitize on the spot without having to sacrifice space in my makeup bag.
My overall thoughts? I'll be honest, I'm a little conflicted. The cost for this monthly subscription service is only $15, and for such a small price it's kinda fun getting a surprise box each month. However, I've seem lots of other variations that seem to offer better items. It might have just been this month's selection, but I'm not overly impressed with what I received. There was nothing in the box that I will be purchasing full size and my favourite part wasn't even the products themselves - it was the packaging!
They have hit that part spot-on. As a paper goods lover and a packaging geek I want to say a huge kudos to their marketing team on this one. The outer box was just as pretty as the inner box. They sent the product information in a nice matte black envelope, and the pink box can claim a spot of honour on my shelf because I'll definitely be keeping it for storage.
So tell me. . . . do you subscribe to GLOSSYBOX (or something similar)? Do you think it's worth it?
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