I received my first Glossybox in the post last week, and I was greeted with a beautiful, grand white box with the word Harrods splashed across it, and the inside wrapping was just as sweet (pictured). For £10, Glossybox sends five samples of beauty products, usually one full size, from high-end brands. After signing up to the service you fill in a 'beauty-profile' where you choose options to customise the products you receive e.g. skin type, hair colour, what kind of perfumes you prefer.What I like about Glossybox is that there no kind of contract, you simply pay if you want a box per month.
Blood Orange and White Pepper Body Butter by Bliss - RRP £20/200ml
This was my favourite product out of the five samples, it really smells good enough to eat. The blood orange smell is energizing, and the white pepper adds a gentle spice, and was actually inspired by a cocktail the Bliss scent specialist had tried. As for the effects, it left my skin feeling silky soft and without any residue or sticky feeling. The body butter comes out quite thick, but rubs in well.
Extra-Firming Body Cream by Clarins- RRP £39.50/200ml
I was quite hesitant to use this as I didn't believe I'd see any results of 'lifting and toning', however using purely as a luxurious moisturiser I found it enjoyable. Although I have been applying to areas I wish were that little bit firmer, I haven't reaped any of the rewards yet but we shall see. A lovely product though, quite a heavy moisturiser and it sits on the skin for a while after applying, but if I was paying £39.50, I'd want to feel the cream there too. Only lightly fragranced by the lemon thyme, it smells beautiful but not overpowering at all. Perhaps this product is for the older-lady, but I still enjoyed using it purely to soften my skin.
Vanitas by Versace- RRP £45/30ml
This is my second favourite product from this months glossybox, and it's a very luxurious scent. It has a rich tiara flower aroma, mixed with a little lime and freesia. I'm very fussy with perfumes but this is extremely elegant and perfect for the summer evening.
Intensite Creme Lustre by ReVive- RRP£235/60ml
This is an intensive firming moisturiser with SPF 30, with bio-firming protein and a "complex of enzymes" which helps increase elasticity while reducing appearance of sagging skin. At £235, you have got to be desperate to get rid of the saggy skin, but I am lucky enough not to experience this yet. However still trying this product as a moisturiser, I hated it. Initially I thought it went on beautifully, very smooth, very thick. However I found after a couple of minutes it started to dry up and leave a residue on my face. Perhaps my sensitive skin wasn't right for this product and might be more suited to a normal or combination skin. But overall, lovely luxurious moisturiser, just not for me.
High Performance Nail Colour in Honey Trap by Leighton Denny- RRP £11/12ml
Leighton Denny's nail varnishes already hold a very good reputation with me, but I didn't think this shade was particularly suited to myself, I usually like something a little brighter. However it's so smooth to apply, even one coat would be enough if you were in a rush. The colour is a glorified nude, with a tiny hint of lilac. Beautiful product, but I did give it to my mum.
(photos by me)
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