GLOSSY BOX OPENING | JANUARY 2019

Hi guys, firstly I'm so sorry I haven't been posting much. The past couple of posts have been collaborations and I haven't properly uploaded since the beginning of the month, I've just had to come away from blogging for a few weeks to find myself in the blogging world again. I am back now and have decided I am not going to put pressure on myself to upload every week, instead when I feel like I have produced good enough content that I am proud of. It's just so hard blogging, having a full time job, uploading 2 videos a week to YouTube as well as keeping up with social media! I hope you don't mind this decision, but get excited as I have a couple of good opportunities coming up!

Now let's get on with today's post which is of course the next Glossy Box opening, I couldn't miss this out - I do it every month after all! Also, sorry this is going up pretty late in the month.

This month's box is all about keeping our beauty resolutions easy with some face and hair care, along with a beauty tool so let's dive in!

Avant Skincare Face & Eye Night Cream

I am not the greatest person at skin care, I am trying to get into it more in 2019 so I'm not quite an expert yet! I do have moisturisers, a serum, cleansers, toners etc but the one thing I don't have is an eye cream. As you can imagine when I saw that this was a face & eye cream I thought what a result I don't need to go out and buy one. This has Hyaluronic Acid in it so you know this is going to be hydrating and I love to keep my skin nice and hydrated. It says it will help rejuvenate tired eyes, even your skin tone, minimise pores and it will smooth your skin! This sounds amazing and guys this product retails for £98!!!!!! I'm not kidding it says it here right in front of me, I cannot believe it. I am so excited to try this and you will definitely hear about this from me again if it is as good as I hope it is.

Batiste Rethink Dry Shampoo
Now I live on dry shampoo I use it all the time, I even have a mini in my handbag! The rethink range I'm pretty sure is new and they are infused with strengthening keratin, coconut, avocado and collagen to refresh, repair, soften, hydrate and revive your hair! The spray is also invisible and feels lightweight on your hair, I love their normal dry shampoo but I am very excited to try this one as it helps with volume which is something I do not have at all in my hair. If you love dry shampoo like me and are looking for something to give you volume as well, then I would definitely check this out!

Maybelline Blender Foundation Sponge
This is a latex free foundation blending sponge that will apparently deliver an even coverage and a smooth finish. I don't know about you but I'm not the biggest fan of sponges like this, I don't think it is big enough for foundation. However, this could be good for blending out under eye concealer or baking under your eyes instead of using your regular sponge. It will be one of those things where I need to actually try it for myself to see if I will get on with it. It seems quite overpriced at £5 but I will have to try it.

Hask Repairing Deep Conditioning Treatment
I don't ever use hair masks but I should really try them, it's just another step in your bath/shower routine and I'm just being very lazy. These treatments are infused with different oils and extracts to repair, soften, smooth and strengthen your hair. I mean it sounds amazing, whether I have the effort to do it or not is another question! Let me know in the comments if you've ever used a hair mask before and if you think they are worth doing.

-417 Facial Micro Luffa Foaming Gel
This gel is formulated with minerals, rare plant extracts and vitamins to leave your skin feeling clean, soft and fresh. You work the gel into damp skin in circular motions to gently exfoliate and remove your makeup. Exfoliating is quite an important step in your weekly routine, you should exfoliate 1-2 times a week to get rid of any excess dirt and dead skin. You can never have enough exfoliating products so I am looking forward to giving this ago! The full size of this is worth £22.71 so it's not the cheapest on the market but let's hope it's a good one.

So that was everything in the January box, if you want to sign up to Glossy Box you can here.
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GLOSSY BOX OPENING | NOVEMBER 2018

Well hello there!

As you all know I like to un-box the Glossy Box subscriptions every month so this month is no different, and this month is the Beauty SOS box. It contains 5 essentials that will come to the rescue for the party season so lets get in to it...

Huda Beauty Liquid Lipstick - Girlfriend

In my opinion possibly the best thing we have ever received in a box, I have never tried anything from Huda so I was very excited to see this. I was expecting them to include a non everyday colour but I was wrong because it's a beautiful colour, on me it is a browny nude shade. I have tried this and I absolutely love the formula of it so this get's a massive thumbs up from me. They are super expensive at £18 but if the formula is good then it is worth it. 

Context Micro-Derm Regenerator

This is a two-in-one cleanser which I am really looking forward to trying because I take my makeup off with a wipe and that is really bad for your skin. Using professional microdermabrasion crystals, this will gently exfoliate, polish and purify your skin. It will also leave your skin leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated. I don't know about you but this sounds amazing and considering the full size product is worth £26.74 this must be good! It is a deluxe mini but it gives you a real chance to try it out before buying the full size. 

StyLondon Eaton Eyeshadow Palette

I was also very excited to see an eyeshadow palette in the box because this could come in handy for someone as it is just before party season. This is super travel friendly as it is extremely light weight, small and compact. Bonus is that it retails for only £9.99 so you won't exactly be breaking the bank either if you wanted to buy it. I personally love the colour story of this palette, it is basically shades I am always drawn to. It has 2 perfect matte crease shades and the rest of them are shimmers which are perfect for the festive season! 

Yourgoodskin Balancing Skin Concentrate
This product has a combination of green tea and vitamin c to help improve skin texture, moisture, radiance, oiliness and skin tone evenness in just 28 days. I have never heard of this brand before but you can get it in Boots and this product sounds amazing. I am looking forward to giving this a go, this is a deluxe mini so I'm hoping I have enough to last a month. The full size £16.99 so not super expensive but if I like it I will be definitely picking up the full size!

Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment
I still am not really one for hair masks but this one says that this will restore damaged hair, cuticles and moisture levels. Which to be honest I need something like this for my hair at the moment, my scalp is real dry. After you shampoo you need to apply a generous amount from your roots to your ends, leave on for 5 minutes then rinse. It sounds simple enough so maybe I should give this a go and let you know what I think!

Extra treat - Chloé Perfume Sample
So Glossy Box have kindly given us an extra treat this month and it is something I love - perfume! I love the original Chloé and I received a Nomade sample. The description of the smell is a fresh and feminine fragrance of classic rose, sensual and chic. I absolutely love it! Definitely putting this straight in my hand bag.

So that is the November Glossy Box Opening, if you are interested in signing up for Glossy Box you can here. Also it's been a year since I've been doing the Glossy Box posts which is crazy!
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GLOSSY BOX OPENING | SEPTEMBER 2018

Well hello there!

For today's post we have the classic monthly Glossy Box Openings which I have been doing for almost a year now and that is crazy. My little space on the internet is almost a year old as well and I have had an amazing year with my blog I cannot wait for the future. This month's Glossy Box has a theme of going back to school and to help you get prepped and organised.

BeautyPro Detoxifying Bubbling Mask

They have put this mask in the box to revive the skin for people going back to school, I am actually really excited to try this as I love face masks and have been wanting to try a bubbling mask. This mask also has activated charcoal in it which is good for blemish prone skin, and is also good for detoxing your skin, refining pores and reducing oil. It will work deep into your pores and will also clean away blackheads. I don't know about you but this sounds great to me! This retails for £4.95 which isn't the cheapest mask for 1 use but if it works it will be worth it in the long run.

Daily Concepts Facial Mini Scrubber
This does what it says on the tin, its made from soy and a natural cotton base layer which will create a rich lather. It is perfect for sensitive skin and is cruelty free, it also has a little pocket to put your fingers in whilst scrubbing. Again sounds really good and because I have sensitive skin I'm excited to put this to the test! You can get this on Amazon for £6.99.

Bang Beauty Eyebrow Cream
I have heard a lot about this brand lately so I am excited that they have something from them in the box this month. This eyebrow cream has a velvety consistency and will apply effortlessly. I don't really use eyebrow creams anymore but I will definitely give this one a go, however the one I have is in the shade auburn so not sure what that is going to look like on me. It does look quite brown in the pot so I will have to see. It also does come with a little brush which I will need to test as well, that in mind this retails for £16.80.

Karl Lagerfeld + ModelCo Lip Liner
I have been getting into lip liners a lot more recently so I was very happy to see this in the box. It has a very creamy formula and is a beautiful pinky shade. If you are into your lip liners then this will be a great addition to your collection. It is very pigmented as well! This retails for £25 but at the moment it has a sale on when I am posting this so you can get it for £17.50.

Grow Gorgeous Scalp Detox
Apparently you should be detoxing your scalp often which I didn't even know was a thing if I'm being completely honest. This has pomegranate enzymes and natural castor oil beads in it to remove the impurities that block the roots so it can boost hair growth. It is vegan and cruelty free which is good to know and you are supposed to use this 1-2 times a week as a pre-wash treatment. Considering I have not heard of a product like this I am excited to use this and see what it does for my hair. This is a deluxe mini that retails for £7.37, the full size retails for £28.

Wet Ones Be Fresh Antibacterial Wipes
Antibacterial wipes are always needed when you are on the go whether its to clean or freshen up so I think it's great they've included these. They kill 99.9% of bacteria and these are suitable for your hands, body and children. I have put them in my handbag already as they are a great travel size and you never know when you need wipes. This retail for only £1.15 which I think is such a bargain.

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GLOSSY BOX OPENING | AUGUST 2018

Well hello there!
Welcome to another Glossy Box Opening and this month is celebrating Pride which is amazing, and actually includes 6 FULL sized products instead of 5 so you are really getting an extra treat. These products are to make us feel empowered, bold and unique so lets dive in!

Rimmel London Sticker Tattoos
So these are the sticker tattoos that the contestants on Love Island wore on one of their party nights. They are metallic, supposed to be water proof and can last up to 4 days! These are perfect for festival season. You can pick these up in Superdrug and they retail for £4.99.

Rimmel London Ink Me Stamp Tattoo
To celebrate that love is love Glossy Box have included a super cute heart stamp tattoo. Again it is perfect for festival season as well to jazz up any makeup look. I have never personally tried anything like this but I am looking forward to giving it a go. You can pick this up in Boots and in Superdrug and this retails for £4.99 also.

Victoria's Secret Pink Sheet Mask

Ok I am so excited about this because I didn't even know Victoria's Secret did skin care! This is the Selfie Skin Nourishing Sheet Mask, that is formulated with coconut oil to give you soft skin and insta-complexion perfection.  I love sheet masks and this sounds like a really good one so I cannot wait to give this a go. You can buy this from the Victoria's Secret Pink website and they retail for £5 each.

Trifle Cosmetics Lip & Cheek Jam

I believe we have received a product from this brand before, I think it was an eye shadow palette so it's nice to see familiar brands in the box. This is a lip and cheek tint that will give you a natural and healthy flush of colour. I was pretty scared of the colour of this as it looks quit dark but when you swatch it, it blends out to a very pretty light pink shade. The packaging is quite luxurious as it is in a glass bottle. You don't get a lot of product in this but as someone who does not wear products like this a lot it will last a long time. You can buy this from the Trifle Cosmetics website and it retails for £17.50 which is pretty pricey.

Kaleido Cosmetics Astrolight Highlighter

This is what I am most excited about because it is a liquid highlighter and it a beautiful last 8 hbronzy/ copper shade. This is a creamy gel based highlighter that is supposed to 8 hours, is lightweight and is a blinding highlight. This shade is too dark for me but the beauty with this is that you can use it not only on your cheekbones but on your  brow bones, inner corner of your eyes and your cupids bow. This would be an amazing eye shadow shade as well! You get a lot of product in this as you get 4ml which will last you a long time. It is 100% cruelty free and vegan friendly, you can buy this from the Kaleido Cosmetics website and it retails for £13.

3ina Shadow Paint

This is a blue eyeshadow paint that is highly pigmented, long-lasting and waterproof. I don't really use blue eyeshadow but apparently the trend is making a come back! You can use this however you want either on the lid, on the lash line or even as a base. You can buy this on the 3ina website or some of their products are actually on the Look Fantastic website, and this retails for £8.95.

So that was the August Glossy Box Opening.

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GLOSSY BOX OPENING | JULY 2018

Well hello there!

I am so excited for this box as it is all about the tropical season. The box has a beautiful design on it this month with the silver fish and mermaid tail with the sea bubbles etc. It is filled with beach babe essentials so lets dive in!

Senhor Do Bonfim Sea Water Hair Spray -

So this is a type of product that's perfect for people that curl there hair or love to have wavey hair. I don't personally curl my hair that often it's very rare just purely because I cannot be bothered, but if I do decide to then I will definitely use this as it gives you that texture. This smells amazing and has a really good mist on it. This is full sized  and retails for £16.

Palmers Coconut Oil Body Lotion -

Pretty obvious what this is, perfect for dry skin as it is supposed to give your whole body 24 hours of moisture. It smells absolutely divine and is completely free of nasties like parabens, sulfates and dyes. I will 100% be using this as soon as I can! This is a deluxe mini but the full size is retailing for £5.75.

Essence I Love Extreme Volume Mascara Waterproof -

Obviously I am very excited to see a makeup product in the box this month, I have never tried the Essence mascara's so I am looking forward to testing this out. I don't actually have any waterproof mascaras in my collection, as to be honest they don't really appeal to me as I just feel like they will be really difficult to take off. However because this has come in the box I will be trying this out. This is the full size and only retails for £2.80 wow!

Inuwet Cheek Shell Brush -

This brush is soooo cute! It has super soft short bristles which apparently is perfect for contouring, bronzing and highlighting. To me this does look like it will be perfect for that sharp contouring, I'm not sure about bronzing and highlighting but definitely for contouring. It is also vegan and cruelty free which is amazing and this retails for £13.20.

Regenerate Advanced Toothpaste - 

This toothpaste claims to regenerate enamel and reverse the early erosion process. I've never tried a different toothpaste other then your typical supermarket one so I am so excited to try this one! The only way you'll know if a toothpaste does a good job is to use for a long period of time so I am going to be trying this out and you'll 100% hear about if I do love it. The full size of this retails for £10 so it is obviously very expensive but we will see how it goes.

Hawaiian Tropic Sun Lotion -

This is a little extra treat for us this month which is always nice, this is a sample of their duo defence sun lotion which has SPF 30 in it. This is completely an essential for the summer months to protect your skin. I will be giving this ago when I next sunbathe and see how this is, as mentioned this is a sample but the full size retails £14.99.

So that is the July Glossy Box Opening.

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GLOSSY BOX OPENING | JUNE 2018

Well hello there!

Welcome to another Glossy Box Opening! This is for the month of June and it is all about getting that sun-kissed and sophisticated French look. It includes cult favourite from brands including skin and hair care.

Nip + Fab Exfoliate Scrub -
So I was pleasantly surprised to see this in the box as I am familiar with the brand,  never tried any of their skin care before. This is supposed to re-texture your skin and cleanse your pores. I am obsessed with facial cleansers and this sounds like a really good one. This is the travel size but the full size retails for £9.95.

Laritzy Bronzing Stick -
I was excited to see this because it is a makeup item and I do not have any bronzing sticks in my collection. It is a beautiful colour which I believe will suit many skin tones, and it is in nice and compact packaging. I am looking forward to testing this out.

Novex Deep Hair Mask -
This is a hair mask that is designed for people that suffer with dryness. It has Baobab Oil in it which is known for its high moisturising action and good emollience power. I don't really use hair masks so I probably won't reach for this but for people that do use hair masks this sounds like a good one. This smaller tub retails for $9.99.

Monuskin Eye Cool Gel -
This is a refreshing gel that instantly revives and tones tired eyes, reduces puffiness and dark circles. I have been saying for ages that I need to buy an under eye serum, this sounds amazing to me so I am very excited to start using this! The full size of this retails for £26.95.

Wilkinson Intuition f.a.b. Razor -
You can never have enough razors, they all pretty much do the same thing but Wilkinson say that this gives you optimal control without having to lift the razor from your skin. This will give you an effortlessly close and comfortable shave for fabulously perfect pins. A razor is a razor to me but I will use this when I need a new one! This is a new product and retails for £5.99.

So that was the June Glossy Box Opening.

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