Glossy Box #1 May: Product Reviews

Can you believe that two weeks ago the beauty community were dancing around in their bedrooms with their first ever Glossy Box? It's been two weeks now, a reasonable amount of time to trial the products and find favourites.  For those of you who didn't see any bloggers post on Glossy Box, then this is what we got:

(L-R)

Alterna (Caviar Anti-Aging Rapid Repair Spray)

Como Shambhala (Invigorate Body Lotion)

NARS (Orgasm Illuminator)

Bionova (Bioactive Cleanser for Normal/Dry Skin)

All for Eve (Eve Red Lipstick)

I was extremely impressed with this months box and have used the products in it pretty much every day.  So in order of favourite products, here are my mini reviews.  

#1 - Alterna

I love hair products and this one hasn't disappointed so far.  When I first used it, I applied too close and too near to my roots which made my hair look greasy.  After correcting this, I've fallen in love with it.  It smells gorgeous and leaves an enviable shine to your hair.  It's a perfect size to pop in your handbag if you have a long day ahead and may need a hair touch up here or there.  

Would I re-purchase?

More than likely.  It's a great product to refresh your hair in the summer months and help give it shine during winter, when the cold leaves it limp and lifeless.  

#2 - NARS

I was a NARS virgin before Glossy Box came into my life, and I want to try even more of their products now.  I have used this illuminator in every way possible: mixed with foundation, as a primer, as a highlighter and as a blusher.  For me, I found the best route was as a highlighter, as I can sometimes get quite oily skin I didn't want to promote more sheen by using with foundation/as a base.  It really does give you a gorgeous glow, and in the right light makes you look fresh and healthy.  

Would I re-purchase?

Definitely, although as this is a full size product I don't think I will need to for a while!

#3 - Bionova

Now, when I saw this I was a bit upset, I'd just gotten my Liz Earle and didn't want to part with it.  After trying it out, I realised it was a good cleanser, but perhaps not for my skin as it wasn't for my particular skin type.  It foams up nicely on your face, and leaves it smooth to the touch.  The smell of the product reminded me of a relatives perfume, which gave the product instant nostalgia.    

Would I re-purchase?

At the moment, no.  I am happy with my Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish, but in the future if I found myself wanting to try a new(ish) cleanser then I'd get this one again, but for oily/combination skin.  

#4 - All For Eve by Daniel Sandler

Every girl needs a red lipstick in their collection and this is a gorgeous true rouge.  The only one I had was from a cheap drugstore brand and it didn't work so well.  I haven't used this product solely on it's own, pairing it with a nude colour to tone it down to a gorgeous pink, which I felt more comfortable with.  The consistency is lovely, not at all drying.  

Would I re-purchase?

Probably not.  I would like a deeper red lipstick but I'm interested in the concept of the All For Eve line.

#5 - Como Shambhala

There's no denying this lotion smells gorgeous but I don't usually shower/bathe in the morning, which made this a little weird on application.  My body was slowly winding down for the evening and then all of a sudden it was being startled by the tingle of peppermint.  If I wasn't so in love with my sleeping time, I'd definitely have used this more as it is extremely moisturising and refreshing.  

Would I re-purchase?

Unfortunately no, but perhaps I could find a more 'relaxing' scented moisturiser.  

So 3/5 for a re-purchase isn't bad at all! 

Now to begin the countdown to the June box and the anticipation of will Team Glossy beat their first ever UK box?

  

Glossy Box #1 May

If you have not received your box yet and you do not want to spoil the surprise, then this post isn't for you!

This will be a new 2 part feature on my blog every month.  I will firstly tell you the contents in one post and my first thoughts and then about two weeks later, I will review the products and order them from best - worst.  

Eagerly awaiting dispatch, my GlossyBox is finally here and it is so beautiful I cannot tell you!  It arrived at about 7.30am although I was still in bed at the time so when I saw it on the side I was so excited.  

I was really surprised at how beautifully it was packaged, after all this only costs £10 and you don't pay postage or packing.  

Once I saw the words NARS and Orgasm, I very nearly tore the packaging right open.  This card details what you get, what you do with it and why it's great.  You get a lovely little message on the back too!

So this is what Team Glossy had lovingly packed for us.  Five high end beauty samples, although the NARS looks full size to me!

*I can confirm that the NARS Orgasm Illuminator IS full sized, to buy this would be £21.50.  Thanks Team Glossy!*

Contents:

1 x NARS Orgasm Illuminator 30ml

"This silky, shimmering highlighter creates instant radiance, giving a perfectly dewy spring glow."

It also says that it is flattering on ALL skin types.  Now, when GlossyBox first came about this brand was rumoured to be in the first box, which lead me hoping for something from the Orgasm or Laguna range.  I tried to swatch but you couldn't see much on the picture.  It picks up light beautifully.

1x All For Eve Red Lipstick

"This long lasting colour was designed to instil courage and poise in all who wear it."

It's a gorgeous red, one I'm dying to wear.  Here's a quick swatch:

1x Bionova Lab Bioactive Cleanser for Normal/Dry Skin

"This cleanser gently removes all traces of impurities without damaging the skin's natural barrier system."  I'm in love with my Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish at the moment so I wonder if this could rival it?

1x Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Rapid Repair Spray

"Treat your hair with this vitamin packed finishing spray that immediately transforms the look and feel of hair."

It says to use this all day to revive dull and dry hair, so I will definitely be trying this out on my hair after straightening.  It smells lovely too!

And last but by no means least...

1x COMO Shambhala Invigorate Body Lotion

"Refresh yourself with this light hydrating body moisturiser."

This is best used in the morning, when I smelt it I felt really refreshed.  I can't wait to try this out on a really sleepy morning to wake me up.  

So that's it for May's box, I'm really excited for the NARS and Alterna finishing spray.  Have you got your May box? What were your first thoughts?

If you like the look of this you can order a June box now at:

www.glossybox.co.uk