I received the January box this morning and realised they had made a few changes to the box. The normal box ‘menu’ now comes in more of a leaflet/magazine form which I am in two minds about; you get more information but looks a little cheaper than the card they use to use. I feel like it is moving towards the magazine supplements which other beauty box include as it has a letter from the Glossy Box team and a little about new year resolutions.
This months box is conveniently a detox box to help you recover from the indulgent holiday season. I opened the menu first (I like the layout) and was quite happy with the content but when I actually opened the box there was an unexpected little extra which made me like the box more. I love it when I see brands I love and trust in the box mixed with just a few new brands as I feel it’s easier to digest, one new brand at a time. Inside was Monu, Elemis Fresh Skin, Jason, Duck Island Limited and Paul Mitchell. The standard product I wasn’t wow’d by nor disappointed by is the Duck Island Limited Body Lotion, I like it, will use it but it doesn’t stand out. On the menu they mentioned the Paul Mitchell Super Strong Shampoo and conditioner so I was a little disappointed to find that I got the Conditioner and not the shampoo, I don’t love conditioner so this may be pushed aside.
The Jason Lips Bee Healthier is a product that I already own and at a regular price of £1.99 it isn’t really a treat although everyone needs a good lip balm. Stand out products for me were a Elemis Fresh Skin Skin Glow Facial Exfoliator as I have never tried it but am always on the look out for a good exfoliator and the Monu Aromatic Mask. The mask was the top product for me, I love Monu but have actually only tried it though Glossy Boxes, I have been meaning to buy some for myself so was excited to see a new product to try! It’s a clay warming facial mask which is nice, especially in the winter and I will be trying it tonight.
The added extra was a sleeping mask which I am super excited to use! It’s perfect for during the day naps when it’s still a little bright in my room even with the curtains closed.
What did you get in your Glossy Box?
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Ooh I love warming masks, I must buy one again soon!
Which ones have you tried? I'd like some more too! X
I'm surprised to see Elemis in there, I love the Freshskin brand!
I really liked the Elemis face wash 🙂 Great post! xx
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I'll keep that in mind for next time XX
This makes me super excited to receive my glossybox in the post! I hope it arrives soon! xxx
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This doesn't ook very exciting 🙁 I do love Monu though, I'vw got about 10 of their products now all from Glossy!
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The Monu product made the box for me too! X
I havnt got my glossybox yet, but I hope I get the skin care products you received. Sounds interesting especially the masks! x
I'm still waiting for my box, it's only my second, I received an email over 10 days ago saying it was in process but nothing delivered yet, is that normal?
Yep, i get it early. You should receive it next week XX
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Seems like a great box! Woud love to try out some more elemis! Im having an international fiveaway on my blog featuring goodies from victorias secret, revlon, wet n wild and elf incase youre interested 🙂
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Still on the fence about glossybox, but this seems nice 🙂
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They can be a little hit and miss sometimes X
Hmmm even though the products look quite good, it seems very cheap as they are all so small! Yes keep doing these posts I love them xx
Glad you like them! X
Recieved my email on the 2nd jan, no box yet though. Getting concerned as only 3rd box and not too sure how it all works. New box looks good though, hope mine arrives soon, jeanie in devon
Great box! I was hoping to get more skin care stuff in my boxes so I hope I get the scrub and the facemask
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Yay they send an email with your shipment details! Jeanie in devon
oh hopefully i should get my glossybox in the next couple of days – slight dissapointment at the new layout and the £1.99 lipbalm (although as you said everyone needs a good one), but LOVE a good warming mask and this one is definitely a goodun, i have had a sample before and loved it. oooh i am excited to see what turns up at my door in the next few days.
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I got mine this morning and I was slightly disappointed – I didn't get the same and everything was tiny.
I was really disappointed with mine, the products are completely different to yours.
I got it today and all of the products were tiny sample sizes (not the usual decent sized samples they put in) that I can get for free just by going into my local store. I liked the added extra but apart from that I was really disappointed considering the past few months boxes have been awesome!
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Thats a shame! What did you actually get? I think some boxes are just better than others XX
You got the same products as me! I love the lip balm and face mask 🙂
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Still haven't tried the face mask! It's on my list of things to do, right at the top! X
I've literally just subscribed. Does anyone have any idea how long it will take for me to receive the first box?
Thanks! X
My first one took about two weeks to arrive,you'll recieve a shipment confirmation email a few days before it arrives. Mine arrived today same as yours Sabrina, plenty of skincare so l am pleased, better than my december box. Glad l found your post, l've enjoyed this – thanks! Jeanie in Devon
Ok! Thank you very much!! I know I hope I get the same stuff!!
Does the beauty profile actually affect what you receive?
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To be honest l think we all get more or less the same products with slight variations here and there from jeanie x
Glad you liked your Jeanie! I'm not too sure about the profile Sammy but I think as they are such a big company now they do struggle to cater it to individual needs for most things.
I got roughly the same, apart from the shampoo and conditioner. instead I received a Balence Rescue Face Tonique by premae skincare. 30ml sample size, according to the booklet, the full size is only 50ml and retails at £27.50! That makes the sample worth £16.50!
I got roughly the same, apart from the shampoo and conditioner. instead I received a Balence Rescue Face Tonique by premae skincare. 30ml sample size, according to the booklet, the full size is only 50ml and retails at £27.50! That makes the sample worth £16.50!
Thats great, hope youre happy with it too X
Sabrina, l've received an invitation to buy a roger and gallet box,l imagine we all have. Do these one off boxes turn up often? If so l may hold out for a skincare box rather than s shower gels etc, thanks from jeanie x
I really want to subscribe to glossy box, do you think its worth it?
Im really tempted to subscribe to glossy box do you think its worth it?
I really want to subscribe to glossy box, do you think its worth it?
I really want to subscribe to glossy box, do you think its worth it?