September Glossybox

I'm sure most of you in the UK will of heard about Glossybox by now (if not click here) and to be honest I only subscribed recently because the last few months boxes contained products that I'd been desperate to try or already used...needless to say I was pretty gutted I missed out! 

In a nutshell, Glossybox is a monthly subscription of £10.00 plus P+P where you receive 5 luxury miniature products. I'm pretty sure the Glossybox concept is available in other countries aside from the UK but maybe offered by a different company...you non-UK beauties would have to confirm that though!?

As you can see from my first box, the packaging is absolutely gorgeous and definitely gives off that luxurious feel that you'd expect when receiving premium products.

 So this is what I got in my first ever box which was the September 2011 box. I'm not quite sure why it looks like somethings missing out of there, great example of my not so fantastic photo arrangement skills haha! If you are interested in finding out more about what I received carry on reading :-)

Rahua Shampoo

What it claims to do: Cleanses to create healthy, lustrous, bouncy hair and is ideal for colour-treated hair. Rich with organic and 100% natural ingredients, Rahua oil fortifies weak, damaged strands while nourishing and regenerating the scalp and hair follicles – allowing for hair to grow longer and stronger.

I have dry, curly, frizzy BUT surprisingly manageable hair naturally and this did nothing for me whatsoever. It dried out my hair beyond belief and there was literally no lather whatsoever which I think should pretty much be a given with any shampoo! I also hated the smell which I can only describe as medicinal?

Rahua Conditioner

What it claims to do: Protects to create manageable, soft hair without any build-up — and is ideal for color-treated hair. Rich with organic and 100% natural ingredients, it allows hair to grow longer and stronger. Rahua oil fortifies weak, damaged strands while nourishing and regenerating the scalp and hair follicles. 

Again, this was a bit of a let down for me. I didn't like the smell again and it didn't make any significant difference to my hair in terms of helping damaged strands which I have pleeeenty of! 

Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm

What it claims to do: Effectively cleanses skin without stripping, to leave it radiant, soft and silky-smooth. Hungarian Moor mud, rich in calcium and magnesium carbonates, swiftly removes impurities and make-up. Sweet almond oil replenishes skin to leave it soft and silky. Mineral Cosmetology, a patented mineral delivery system, leaves skin firmer, more supple and younger-looking.

 I doubt this will be replacing any of my usual cleansers at £46 for a 50ml tub!! :-0 But I was grateful of the chance to try it out nevertheless lol. I don't think this is exactly ideal for my skin either as it contains a variety of different oils which is exactly what I have to avoid to prevent me breaking out. 

  

Plum Eau De Parfum by Mary Greenwell

Top notes of plum, blackcurrant, peach, bergamot and lemon blend with heart notes gardenia, tuberose absolute, orange flower absolute, rose absolute and jasmine absolute and a base of precious woods, sandalwood, oakmoss, patchouli, amber and white musk.

I do love little sample bottles of perfume, as there great for nights out. However, this is quite strong for my liking and I don't think this is something I would wear on a regular basis, it reminds me a bit of Joop for some reason and I'll probably end up passing this onto my Mum as it smells exactly like something she would wear.

Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil

What it claims to do: A unique super activated formula combines 30% Precious Plant Oils and Vitamin E to nourish, repair and soften face, body and hair. Face and body are left beautifully soft and moisturised, whilst hair is supple and glossy.

This will come in handy for those times when I've missed a spot when moisturising my body e.g. my poor elbows and knees! Whether I'd use this on my hair, I don't know but seeing as I'm in a lazy phase of wearing it au naturale bush woman style this is something I may try to tame my frizzy curls...I'll let you know how it goes :-)

 HD Brows Eye & Brow Palette

Of all the products in this months box that I felt about mehh about, this absolutely made up for all of them...I love it! There's a great shade range and the fact it doubles up as eyeshadow and eyeliner is really handy.

 Overall I'm pleased I signed up and I don't think £10 a month is bad at all for receiving potentially brilliant products such as the HD Eye & Brow Palette which by the way was a full size product that normally retails at £19.95!

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the whole Glossybox concept and if you know of any alternative concepts...what can I say I just love hoarding samples! Have a great week :-)