It’s been two years since I last bought a Glossybox, but after seeing spoilers for April, I could not resist picking it up. Sounds like the issues I had with the company have been fixed, so I decided to stay subscribed for the time being [I have the May box coming to me soon as well].
This month’s box came in a limited edition pop-art inspired packaging, and featured some of the best products I’ve seen in a box, ever. Unfortunately, one of the samples was backordered, so I had to wait for my package until mid-May, but it was so worth it!
HOW IT WORKS: Glossybox is one of the most popular international beauty subscription boxes, and now it finally came to the US. Each month Glossybox subscribers receive up to six deluxe-size to full size products from crème de la crème of international brands. At $21/month this is one of the more expensive monthly beauty boxes, but the value of your box will always be way above. If you would like to use my referral link click here to join Glossybox. Thank you!
Marrakesh Endz Split End Mender & Preventer – No matter what beauty companies want us to believe, nothing can permanently glue those split ends together, so I didn’t expect a miracle. What I did get is some nice weight added to the bottom of my locks, so they looked straighter. If your hair tends to be flat at the top and poofy on the bottom, this thing might help balance it out. I applied a tiny amount to wet hair after washing, and then styled as usual for best results.
Aerin Waterlily Sun – This was the reason why I bought the box without hesitation; I’ve been dying to try Aerin’s fragrances, but could never come across a sample. Waterlily Sun is a prime example of a floral done right. It has some amazing depth to it, a lot of sweetness that transforms into bitterness, some freshness, that turns into sensual musk – everything a sophisticated fragrance should be. It is expensive, and it smells expensive. The formula is EDP, so it’s more concentrated than a typical Eau de Toilette. On me one spritz lasted seven hours, and even then I could still smell faint traces of jasmine. The bouquet consists of Sicilian bergamot, lush greens, waterlily, jasmine sambac, and musk.
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Stained Gloss Androgyne – Designed to imitate the effect of stained glass, these sheer glosses from OCC look super pretty on! Unfortunately, the color I received takes me *way* too far outside of my comfort zone, I just can’t wear lipstick that orange or I will look strange, to say the least. However, other colors in the collection [except for yellow] are absolutely fabulous! Glossybox definitely put these glosses on my radar, and I even picked up this set while it’s on sale.
Estee Lauder Enlighten Dark Spot Correcting Serum – A nighttime treatment to help combat uneven skin tone? Sign me up! I started using this serum as soon as I was done with the pictures, and I like the way it feels on the skin. It absorbs instantly, and doesn’t make my moisturizer roll off in flakes. I obviously can’t report on the effectiveness, but so far I have not experienced any irritation or discomfort.
Julep Gel Eye Glider – Julep is known for their million colors of nail polishes, but their makeup is worth taking a look at as well. I’ve tried their lip gloss the other day, and now I have an eye pencil in my hand – both proved to be very impressive! This pencil feels like a gel eyeliner, and has some serious staying power – not even makeup remover could get rid of it, I had to use a combination of cleansing balm and bi-phase remover to properly cleanse my skin. The color is beautiful as well – I received Graphite Shimmer, which is a dark gray with some silvery sparkles. It looks gorgeous on the lids!
Each box also came with a Thursday Friday makeup pouch. Very handy!
THE VERDICT: I think my excitement for this box is pretty obvious – every product inside is top notch, and the packaging makes it all even better. I kept thinking that I should have grabbed more of these, because they would make amazing gifts. Orange lip gloss might not be my personal cup of tea, but there are plenty of girls who can rock it with confidence.
Do you subscribe to Glossybox? Have you tried any of these products before? What’s your opinion on Julep’s beauty products, other than polishes? Let me know in the comments below!
| Product | Retail value |
|---|---|
| Marrakesh Endz Split End Mender & Preventer | $5.99 |
| Aerin Waterlily Sun | $15.00 |
| Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Stained Gloss | $18.00 |
| Estee Lauder Enlighten Dark Spot Correcting Serum | $14.90 |
| Julep Gel Eye Glider | $16.00 |
| Box Retail Value | $69.89 |
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