GlossyBox is a beauty subscription that sends five deluxe and full-size products to your door every month for $21.00 (with free shipping to the US). You should expect to discover new brands of hair care, makeup, and skincare with each box, wrapped up nicely with a different theme each time.
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (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 we review and what you receive.
About this Monthly Beauty Box
The Subscription Box: GlossyBox
The Cost: $21.00 a month with free US shipping. Save with longer subscriptions.
The Products: 5 deluxe and full-size beauty products worth a total of at least $60.
Ships to: The US for free and Canada for $5.00
GlossyBox April 2020 Review
GlossyBox includes an info booklet that tells you about each included item, their value, and a tip on how to use.
GlossyBox normally sends some promotional coupons as well. This month included two vouchers for HelloFresh and Laithwaites Wines.
Avant Gentle Rose Beautifying Face Exfoliant, 1.69 oz. - Retail Value $114.00
I am a little surprised at the price of this exfoliant but I do really like it. The physical exfoliation comes in the form of tiny scrubbies (though I can't be sure what they are made of) that are supremely gentle and get to work without irritating my skin. In addition to clearing away any dull skin, the formula aims to help reduce wrinkles in aging skin and reduce redness. Though I don't have any wrinkles I'm worried about yet, redness can be an issue for my skin especially on my chin. My face feels fantastic after using this in the shower after cleansing and it claims to help the rest of my skincare regimen to penetrate 20% better. I'm interested to see differences this can make long-term.
Cirem HCR 3-IN-1 Facial Sheet Mask - Retail Value $20.00
The Cirem sheet mask I received is different than the Vitamasque mask in the info booklet but that happens sometimes and it has a much higher retail value. I will say that this mask has, by far, the most serum I have ever seen in a pack. It was almost bulky, it had so much extra serum in it. I could create a whole second mask if I had the cloth. It is also one of the most intense as far as fit since it comes with ear holes and a flap that goes under the chin and also comes back up to fasten around the ears. The design of the mask holds it tightly against my face which I love, but at the same time doesn't allow much room for sizing and gets serum on my ears and hair. I have a pretty small head and the mask felt so snug that I could imagine it not fitting a lot of people. It was also quite tight against the bottom of my eyes, causing them to water and I head to free them with some slits on the corners of each eye. In addition to the fit of the mask, it has a very strong floral smell to it that I am not a big fan of. I left it on for 15 of the suggested 15-30 minutes and was happy to remove it since the fragrance starting to give me a headache. It does contain all sorts of great skin ingredients though like retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid in a quite syrupy serum. Once removed, I massaged the serum into my face and neck and even after 10 minutes, my face felt like it had a pretty heavy film on it. My skin was looking quite plump but the whole experience of this mask wasn't for me. The fragrance was way too strong and the sizing of the mask seemed too fixed to work for most people in one way or another.
Nails Inc Nail Polish in Blossom Kisses, 0.47 fl oz. - Listed Retail Value $11.00
I am slowly getting back into nail polish after years of getting them done at the salon since I previously had acrylics. This pretty pink color is perfect for spring, even if my nails are going through very hard times right now. My favorite part of this polish is that the brush is wide, plush, and rounded so it's very easy to use and offers a wonderful application. Two coats are all this color needs to form an opaque solid paint job.
COLAB Dry Shampoo Original, 6.7 fl oz. - Retail Value $5.49
I wash my hair every day which means if I skip a day, my hair immediately turns into an oil slick. Since I'm working from home right now and not doing a whole lot, that's been happening more often. I still have daily video calls with the MSA team which means dry shampoo is my friend. COLAB's take on it has a really nice sweet floral scent that I really like. There's no white powder left behind on my dirty blonde locks either. This full-size can will last me a long time since my hair isn't super thick and doesn't require too much with each use.
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Nectar, 0.24 oz. – Estimated Value $16.94 (Buy a 1.7 oz. for $120.00)
Flowerbomb is quite popular from what I know and happens to be one of Megan's favorite fragrances. The soft powdery floral scent is definitely more up her alley than mine so I'll be gifting it to her when I can. As far as florals go, this is still a wonderful scent. The little bottle is so pretty and gives it much more of a special feeling than just a rollerball or sample vial. It's actually a nice size that will last some time.
Bonus Item! Inked by Dani Temporary Tattoos - Listed Value $12.99
Being someone with many of my own real tattoos, temporary ones have mostly lost their luster. I love the detailed delicate designs of these though and it will be fun to put them in places I wouldn't ever get tattooed, like my face! Why not see what it'd look like, right? Each flower design is different and none of them is over an inch and a half in size, so they'll be discreet.
Verdict: GlossyBox really delivered a nice theme with their Blossom box. Everything included easily relates to springtime and flowers with scent and sight. I'll get the most use out fo the exfoliant and dry shampoo but I am excited to gift the fragrance to Megan next time I see her. The mask was not my scene at all, but I have to admit that my skin looked great after using it. The temporary tattoos are cute but I'll most likely gift them as well. This box has quite a high-value thanks to the exfoliant and mask with a total of $180.42.
To Wrap Up:
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From GlossyBox
The month that you order in is the first month that you will receive. For example, if you subscribe any time between January 1-31, your recurring subscription will begin with the January Box. The only exception to this rule would be if the monthly box sold out before the end of the month. In its place, we will ship a special edition of the Classic Box, which is comprised of our top 5 items over the most recent months.
Value Breakdown: At $21.00 for this box, each of the 6 items in this box has an average cost of just $3.50.
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