July 2012 GLOSSYBOX Shipment

I know it's the beginning of August but, believe it or not, my July 2012 GLOSSYBOX arrived today.  The July 2012 installment, entitled Summer Nights offered the most variety I've ever seen in a beauty sampling program.  The insert card reads, "After a sizzling day in the sun, there is nothing better than a cool summer night.  This month's GLOSSYBOX offers you the essentials you'll need to indulge in products that show off your sun kissed skin and hair and enhance sultry eyes.  Afterwards, thrown on your sexy sandals and dance the night away under the shimmering summer sky."

The contents of my July shipment were as follows:

Alessandro International - Pedix Heel Rescue Balm - Sample size: 30 ml; Full size: 100 ml/$18.50 - This foot cream oil imported exclusively from Germany provides intensive protection and nourishes skin, leaving it soft and supple.

Ofra Cosmetics - Universal Eyebrow Pencil - Full size: 0.04 oz/$10 - Created with a beeswax base for an effortless and long lasting application, this water resistant pencil is perfect for even the most sensitive eyes.

Sebastian - Color Ignite Multi Tone Shampoo - Sample size: 50 ml/1.7 fl oz; Full size: 8.4 oz/$14.95 - Smart color moisture complex that targets your color-treated strands, to deeply moisturize and restructure hair fibers wherever needed most.

Sebastian - Color Ignite Multi Tone Conditioner - Sample size: 47 g/1.65 fl oz; Full size: 6.6 oz/$16.95 - This micro-bubble conditioner whips, wraps and wows your strands leaving your hair with long-lasting color and vibrant shine.

Senna Cosmetics - Double Dose Lip Lacquer - Chocolate Cherry - Full size: 0.34 oz/9.65 g/$22 - This extremely shiny gloss formula contains light reflecting pigments that make your lips appear fuller and hydrated.  Vitamins and Jojoba Oil add extra conditioning to your pout.

Chocolate

Cherry

Bonus: Caswell-Massey - Almond & Aloe Hand & Body Emulsion - 2 samples 5 ml/.17 fl oz; Full size: 10 oz./$24 - Softens and moisturizes dehydrated skin.  The pure sweet almond oil will leave your skin as smooth as velvet.

July 2012 GLOSSY Mag - A mini-magazine with brief articles on Trends, News and Wellness.

Here are swatches of the eyebrow pencil and lip lacquer shades:

Top to Bottom: Brow Pencil (strokes), Brow Pencil (as a liner); Chocolate Lip Lacquer; Cherry Lip Lacquer

Here are the lacquer shades on my lips:

Chocolate (darker shade)

Cherry (Lighter Shade)

Cherry over Chocolate

Overall rating:  Booyah!  I loved the mix of products I received this month.  The insert card led me to expect an eyeshadow or liner rather than an eyebrow pencil as it mentioned sultry eyes but I can always use the pencil as a liner.

June 2012 GLOSSYBOX Contents

Since Glossybox launched in the USA in April, I have been looking forward to receiving my monthly shipments.  My June 2012 installment, entitled Summer Simplicity, included an insert card that reads, "As the weather heats up and you head to the beach, it's time to get back to basics and let your natural skin glow.  This month's GLOSSYBOX allows you to do so; treat yourself to lush products that will revitalize your face, pamper the body, enrich your locks and add a luxurious aroma of summer notes.  With your natural beauty restored, all you'll need to worry about is which bikini to wear."

The contents of my June shipment were as follows:

BeautyADDICTS Show-off Mascara - Full size: 0.39 oz/$20.00 - This unique formula with argan oil will give your lashes an intense, dramatic look without clumps or smudges.

First Aid Beauty Smooth Shave Cream - Deluxe Sample 2.0 fl oz; Full size 6.8 oz/$16.50 - Smooth Shave Cream is a gentle, non-irritating formula containing everything you need to obtain a close, long-lasting shave.  Keep your legs looking smooth and sexy all summer long.

Kinerase Restructure Firming Cream - Deluxe Sample 0.24 oz; Full size 1.7 oz/$98.00 - Erase the years from your face with elastin-strengthening technology that visibly transforms and contours your skin.

Shea Terra Organics Ultimate Moisturizing Body Crème - Deluxe sample 1 oz; Full size 9.0 oz/$18.00 - This moisturizing cream for the whole body is made with 30% organic shea butter, leaving your skin smooth and soft.

Wella Professionals Enrich Moisturizing Treatment - Deluxe Sample 0.84 fl oz; Full size 5.07 oz/$12.00 - Create free flowing hair with this lightweight treatment containing silk extract that instantly restores your mane.

A Perfume Organic Urban Organic Fragrance - Sample vial; Full size 0.41 oz/$65.00 - The combination of lavender and grapefruit makes for a fresh and citric scent.

July 2012 GLOSSY Mag - A mini-magazine with brief articles on Trends, News and Wellness.  Found it a bit unusual that the July edition was included with the June box.

Overall rating: Booyah!  This box was much better than the one I received last month.  The products were perfect for my skin and hair type and I was able to make use of them.

Glossybox Beauty - January 2012 Shipment

Glossybox is another UK beauty sampling program that recently became available in Canada and will be coming soon to the United States.  I received the January 2012 shipment from my UK partner in beauty products, Grace (www.allthatslap.com - check out her blog).

Glossybox costs 12.95 GBP including shipping and handling in the UK and their Canada program costs $15 CAD (no delivery charge).  The shipment arrived in a lovely pink reusable box which contained 5 deluxe samples.

This shipment contained the following samples (descriptions as provided by the box insert; italicized comments are my own):

• Eyeko - Skinny Eyeliner (0.8 g) in Black - Get a handle on your eyeliner for precise definition and intense colour with a long-lasting finish.  A promotion code for a discounted purchase is included. (Long handle took a bit getting used to but I think it's great that I'll be able to use this product to the end as that's why the handle was designed this way.  Wear was good and I found that it didn't budge throughout the day so no raccoon eyes for me.  This is a full-sized product that retails for $14.)

• Orly - Nail Lacquer (5.3 ml) in Ruby - Orly, the top Californian brand, offers an infinite range of colors. 

• Weleda - One Step Cleanser & Toner (10 ml) - Weleda One-Step Cleanser and Toner is a handy two-in-one pack ideal for travel.  A promotion code for a discounted purchase is included.

• First Aid Beauty (FAB) - Gentle Body Wash (56.7 g) - A moisturizing, irritant-free everyday cleanser ideal for even the most sensitive skin.  (I find that this leaves my skin smooth without any residue.)

• Murad - Hybrids Skin Perfecting Primer - Dewy Finish (5 ml) - Oil-free primer ignites a radiant glow, powered by light-enhancing minerals.  A promotion code for a discounted purchase is included. (I liked this primer.  It did give me a dewy finish but I felt that it didn't offer a lot of hydration.  Generally, I test primers on cleansed, unmoisturized skin to see if the primer offers good hydration.  This one definitely needed my moisturizer under it but I did like the finish.)

Overall rating:  Booyah!

I like the variety of products that Glossybox offers its subscribers and can't wait for it to come to the U.S.  This shipment also offered details on winning a romantic trip for two!