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)
The Products: Deluxe and full-size beauty products.
Ships to: US and Canada
GlossyBox March 2019 Review
Each box comes with a fold-out card detailing the items included.
Wanna see what's inside? Let's go!
YENSA Tone Up Primer, 0.24 fl oz Deluxe Travel Size - Retail Value $15.00
(All subscribers get this item.)
This little tube is filled with a pale pink/tan formula that was a little thicker/heavier than some others I have tried. It did a great job of smoothing out some of my skins unwanted texture and evening out my skin tone. I liked that this stuff didn't have shimmer, but still somehow made my skin look brighter and more radiant. I feel like this is one of those primers that I could wear alone n the summer, which makes me wish it contained sunscreen because then it would be legit perfect for easy dewy summer skin! I don't mind using my fave sunscreen underneath though, because I liked this stuff enough to take that extra step.
DWNT Paris Eau De Teint Highlighter, 20 ml - Estimated Value $11.31 (Buy a full size 50 ml here for $28.27)
(All subscribers get this item.)
I feel like over the past few months I have found so many warmer highlighters that will work with my fair skin if I use them lightly. This bodes for great summer skin for me! This French formula is more golden than I would reach for on my own, but to my pleasant surprise it is super subtle when used lightly and it is very smooth when you blend it into your already set makeup. It will also make an excellent summer highlighter on bare skin. You can even use this pretty shade to highlight your legs for those sundresses! It leaves no oiliness really or any other texture behind and dries immediately upon rubbing it onto your skin.
I always tent to swatch heavy, so this does look orange. But I swear it works on my skin when I don't apply as much!
Nuria Rebalancing Cleanser, 6.8 fl oz - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $26.00
(This is a variant item. All subscribers will get this or the Nuria Purifying Cleanser)
I LOVE getting full-size facial cleansers in boxes. It is just one of those things that gets me really excited. This is likely because I double cleanse and I like having a large assortment of formulas to mix and match. This cleanser is actually created to be part of a double cleanse and is the balancing second step. Not a double cleanser? No worries, it also works awesome on its own! It has a beautiful mandarin scent and also mandarin extract, seaweed extract, rosehip oil, and rice water. It left my skin feeling very soft and calm. I also really dig the minimal packaging with really pretty color choices. It also comes with a little cap to use if you plan on traveling.
BRIOGEO Strength + Moisture Leave-In Mask, 2 oz - Estimated Value $14.00 (Buy a full size 4 oz here for $28.00)
(All subscribers get this item.)
I love this brand because their products always smell nice and they seem to really get my minimal effort hair routine. This is a heavier leave in conditioner, so I actually used it on hair I had only shampooed and I skipped my traditional conditioner. I then slept on it wet because I do not own a hairdryer. When I woke up, my strands had this great natural wave that looked very beachy, and almost as if I had styled it! Winning! A little went a long way, even in my thick hair, so this sample will last me a little while.
Manna Kadar Beauty Bloom Volumizing Mascara, 10 ml - FULL SIZE Retail Value $29.00
(This might be a variant item.)
I don't seem to have a ton of luck with this brand. I know some people really love it, so it might just be me. The main selling point of this mascara is the wand, which I found to be really clumpy and messy. There was literally so much mascara on the base of the bristles each time I pulled it from the tube, I had to wipe them away or it would have been all over my eyelid/eye. It was almost like the tube stopper wasn't doing its job of removing the excess product before it left the tube. There were also so many lengthening fibers in the formula I found it offputting. After I removed the excess, this mascara did make my lashes look longer, but there was really no volume benefit, at least for me.
Verdict: GlossyBox scored some major points with that full-size cleanser this month! I really love it. I also am very happy with the highlighter, primer, and leave in conditioner. The mascara was a total bust for me, but I always appreciate when a full-size product is included in a box, even if it isn't for me. This month had a value of around $95.31, which is great for a $21 box. Generally speaking, this box tends to always deliver on value, even if there is a dud in it!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes! If you sign up in the month of March, this will be your first box!
Value Breakdown: At $21.00 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Primer $3.31
- Highlighter $2.49
- Leave-in Mask $3.08
- Face Wash $5.73
- Mascara $6.39
Alternatively, each item in this box has an average cost of $4.20.
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