I am all about trying these monthly beauty subscription boxes! Here are my two cents about the February Glossybox - also the first Glossybox to launch in Canada as well. It originated in the UK and I am super happy it is now available in Canada!
Great packaging - sturdy outer box, sturdy inner box.
Products wrapped beautifully and all cozy inside. It's even personalized with your very own name sticker - nice touch! Inside the envelope there are product details, pamphlets, and Glossybox stickers.
The Loot:
Ahava Mineral Body Cream
Elizabeth Grant Moisturizing Stick
Wella Brilliance Shampoo
Oscar de la Renta Live in Love
Prevage Day Anti-Aging Restorative Cream
Beauty So Clean Sanitizing Wipes and Mist
My Two Cents:
Although I am wildly impressed with the packaging and the size of the samples, there is nothing in this box that I am uber excited about. I was really excited about the Ahava Mineral Body Cream until I tried it and realized it was heavily perfumed - how can they claim its approved for sensitive skin when parfum (fragrance) is in the ingredient list?! I am mildly excited about the Beauty So Clean Mist; however, I believe rubbing alcohol is just as effective.
So would I continue with the subscription? I might continue with a few more subscriptions and see how it goes. I have a good feeling that there will be exciting samples included in this subscription box :) Glossybox also claims to include at least 5 samples in your box for $15 (shipping and taxes included), a bit more expensive but I think it's promising. Just to compare with the other popular Canadian beauty boxes, Luxe Box and Topbox are cheaper at about ~$11 including shipping and taxes. I have not tried out Topbox myself just because of the looong waiting list and my first Luxe Box didn't leave me with a good impression. Luxe Box and Topbox I think you have a strong competitor! And a side note - Julep Boxes are more nail products oriented and also $20 a pop; however, I would choose Julep Boxes over all three of these boxes just because you know what you're getting, you can decide if you like the products and if they are worth its value, and you can easily skip out on a month. I think these companies need to include this features as well!
Which beauty subscription box do you prefer?
-Jenny xoxo
6 comments:
Looks great! I don't loyally subscribe to any box lol I think I'm just way too picky about products no matter how affordable the box is =P I also tend to forget about subscriptions and such and they are always able to squeeze another month or two out of me than I was originally planning to give!
wow i love how they have a sticker with your name on it! cute :)
i unsubbed from glossybox but then i resubscribed cos im pretty much living off discount codes for their boxes cos $15 isnt worth it for a bunch of samples i don't really use...
Wow... these subscription boxes are all the craze!! I don't like not knowing what I wouldd receive in the ail and be very disappointed! But I agree, the packaging is quite nice and personalized!
Wow!
GlossyBox is a TERRIBLE company!
I am subscribed to Luxe Box (which I LOVE!) and Glymm. I signed up to receive the March GlossyBox but I won't be receiving it until April. Their delivery dates vary from month to month (exact words from their Facebook page) and are overpriced in my opinion.
I commented on their Facebook page on my dissatisfaction of hearing there is not set/approximate shipping date and ended up receiving a nasty email from one of their customer service representatives and was kicked out of their FB Page. I received some direct messages from other girls who weren't happy about the lack of communication regarding shipping dates and we soon found out that most of us were kicked off their page. I don't know about you but I find this to be TERRIBLE customer service.
If you think I'm over reacting please read/watch the reviews of other customers in Australia and in the UK. I am not alone in this.
Thank goodness I canceled my subscription before they billed me for another month!
I highly recommend Luxe Box! I have yet to get a product I don't like!! Glymm boxes are either a hit or miss. I would recommend checking them out too though!
Stay away from GlossyBox!
GlossyBox is fantastic. I'm waiting on my April box right now.
If any of your readers are interested, they can get 10% ($1.50) off their first box if they use the promo code GLOSSY27 at checkout!
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