GlossyBox is a monthly beauty subscription box. They have the best packaging in the business, their products are usually a deluxe size or full size, and the value is usually good too.
This box was sent to us for review purposes. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).
FYI: GlossyBox sends out multiple variations of the box during some months. So, there may be some variation between what I review and what you receive.
About This Box
The Subscription Box: GLOSSYBOX
The Cost: $21 a month (save more with 6-month or annual subscription)
Deal - For a limited time, use coupon code MSAGIFT to get a free GlossyBox when you get a GlossyBox gift subscription! (Gift subscriptions start at $69 for 3 months)
The Products: Deluxe and full-size beauty products.
Ships to: US and Canada
November 2018 GlossyBox "Thank You For The Love" Review
Each box comes with a fold-out card detailing the items included:
This month also came with a wine gift card from Naked Wines. Count me in!
Now, on to the items!
Robin McGraw Georgia Moisturizing Hand Cream 3 fl oz- FULL SIZE! Retail Value $26.60
(This may be a variant item.)
I was told this brand is owned by Dr. Phil's wife, which kind of turned me off because I generally dislike celebrity makeup/skincare collaborations and I am no Dr. Phil fan. I decided to give this hand cream a fair try and actually ended up really liking the scent. Its a soft floral with a deep patchouli base that is much more sophisticated then I would have thought. The formula is super light and absorbs quickly. I plan on keeping this one close by my desk since the quick absorption means no downtime and the scent layers well with my favorite perfumes.
Lauren B. Beauty Repairative Cuticle Oil 0.34 fl oz- FULL SIZE! Retail Value $29.26
(This may be a variant item.)
Full disclosure: my nails are CRAP. Small, shapeless, peeling, everything awful. Gel manicures won't even stick to them for longer than a few days. For this reason, I generally have ignored them. I never paint them, use nail products, or pay much mind to them at all. We have a complicated relationship. I never would have taken it upon myself to purchase a cuticle oil. I figure this product might be a good excuse to give my baby nails a little long due pampering. Maybe they will surprise me? This oil smells so good! It has a very natural scent with major notes of ylang-ylang and lavender. It is also great for elbows and other chapped areas of skin, so when I inevitably give up on having great nail again, this product is still useful.
Kendra Dry Oil Control Spray– Travel-size (1.2 oz) Estimated Value $2.85 (Buy an 8oz size here for $19.00)
(This may be a variant item.)
I haven't really had much experience with the Kendra brand before. I like the idea of nourishing oil hairspray rather than a drying alcohol based one. This has a nice hold without weighing my hair down and had a very fresh scent. If I curl or wave my hair I can usually get the curls to last for around 4 days if I use the right product. I am on curl day 3 and they still look great with the help of this spray. It also cut way down on static and flyaways.
Steve Laurant Eggplant Lip Gloss - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $22
(All subscribers get this item.)
This color is sexy! The formula has a ton of pigment and shine. I actually enjoyed how it matched the super cute burgundy box this month. It was very buildable too, so if dark vampy lips aren't your thing, just use less. I also found that it makes a great stain gloss, as when it wears mostly off it leaves behind a beautiful berry tint on my lips. My only complaint is that this formula didn't want to stay in the peaks of my cupid's bow and tended to slide around on my lips. Either way, the shade is worth the extra work for me!
HCR 3-IN-1 Sheet Mask, set of two - Retail Value $44 ($22 each, found here for $20 each)
(All subscribers get this item.)
I am pretty much a Korean sheet mask snob/devotee. This mask is made in the US but makes a ton of promises. It is also the heaviest mask I have ever held and has an almost perfume-like scent that I liked immediately. This mask does boast a list of skin superhero ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid. At $22 each, this is admittedly an incredibly expensive sheet mask. It had a TON of serum left over in the bag and dripped everywhere as I was applying it. The application was also a challenge because it had a chin extension part that I couldn't quite figure out how to attach properly. I did like the idea of my chin and upper neck getting spoiled with this mask too though! This mask was so saturated with serum that it ended up dripping into one of my eyes which was really unpleasant but I am blaming user error. While this mask will not be replacing my normal brands (certainly not for $22 a pop!) it was a nice one-time luxury. I gifted the other to a friend.
Verdict: This GlossyBox has a value of $124.71. That's an incredible value for the $21 cost. While a few of the higher cost items were not a part of my beauty routine or were much more expensive versions of some of my favorite beauty staples, this box was still a really fun experience and allowed me to try a few things that I normally would have never reached for, at a totally reasonable cost.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes! If you sign up in the month of November, this will be your first box!
Value Breakdown: At $21.00 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Georgia Hand Cream- $4.48
- Cuticle Oil- $4.93
- Hair Oil Spray- $0.48
- Lip Gloss- $3.70
- Sheet Masks- $7.41
Alternatively, each item in this box (when counting the two sheet masks as separate items) has an average cost of $4.20.
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