Okay, okay… I have had my GlossyBox for over two weeks and I really couldn’t try anything because I got sick. Today, I’m going to empty two subscriptions boxes with one lipstick swipe- GlossyBox The Man Repeller Edition and Birch Box February.
I ordered the Man Repeller curated box because MR it is a cool blog about fashion- it’s a little twisted which is why I like it. GlossyBox has shipping issues. Boxes come late, I am always worried I won’t get it, customer service is pretty impossible, and having OCD, I worry someone has managed to mess with my subscription and credit card. Paranoia aside, I got my GlossyBox on a Saturday morning. Actually, I got two of them.
The GlossyBox magazine, squared.
Two, you ask? Yes, I was pretty curious as to why I got two boxes and of course, I thought they charged me twice. They didn’t- GlossyBox sent out an email, assuring that subscribers were not charged for the second box and to keep and enjoy it! I would have liked if the boxes differed a bit more than they did, though! My sister got the second box and I only took one product from it that I knew she would not use.
Contents did not explode, considering there were two of everything in my Glossyboxes.
Today, I received the February Birch Box, which stinks as usual. I’m really so annoyed with BirchBox. Can’t wait to say good-bye. I’ll give you a quick rundown of the products and some pictures, too. I finally got a new camera, so I just might start taking real photos soon.
GlossyBox Contents:
I just realized the sticker comes off of the box. Excellent. I will stick it on my forehead.
Sebastian Professional Potion 9: I mix hair cream with my gel, so this will get used eventually. It is a nice size, too, at 1.7 FL OZ/ 50 ml.
Fresh Umbrian Clay Mattifying Serum: The product I took out of my sister’s GB because I am a greasy beast. The tube mentions the serum controls shine. Sold.
Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Mascara in 01 Extreme Black: The name says it all and will it multiply by two since I got two boxes?
Le Metier De Beaute Replenishing Daily Solution: SPF 50 is good, described as “rich and emollient” bad for this oil heiress. My mom will get this packet.
Narciso Rodriguez for Her Eau de Toilette: I wear this. It is musky and warm.
And the TWO full size products are…
Liquid Sand by O.P.I. in “Can’t Let Go”: I was excited to see this in the Man Repeller box. It is from the Mariah Carey collection and is a beautiful blue/purple depending on the light. It’s a matte glitter. I’ll let you know! $8 US
I have to admit when I read the name of the polish, I almost peed myself.
Tarte Glamazon Pure Performance Lipstick in Fierce: I am snapping my fingers in a Z formation. I love this color. It is a bright red. My sister got Wild, a cool red which suits her better. This lipstick is $26 US, so alone it covers the GlossyBox cost.
Fierce! Lipstick
Birch Box will be quick.
At least I got the polish I saw in the sneak peek.
Vasanti Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator: It has papaya, micro-crystals, and aloe. It’s a scrub and a full size tube is $34 US for 120 ml. The sample is 20g.
Lancome La Base Pro Perfecting Make-Up Primer with Smoothing Effect: $42 for a full size bottle on the Lancome website, this primer is supposed to smooth out your bumps, lines, wrinkles, creases, pores, low self-esteem, bad body image- oh! Sorry! Ranting. I have a few primers. My favorite is by Too Faced so I will most likely pass this along.
Color Club Professional Nail Laquer in Wild Cactus: A pretty emerald green in a mini-version. I like CCP so I will use this up. BirchBox sells it for $8 US but there is a nearby store that sells it for $6 US.
Have and Have
Miss Jessie’s Pillow Soft Curls: I use this already and have a bunch of samples. It smells like Downy, cuts frizz, and makes big, bouncy curls. 8.5 oz is $22 US.
Ghirardelli Caramel Chocolate Square: Love these.
This box was not worth $10, even with shipping. Just sayin’.
I got my ipsy bag this week but I wasn’t impressed. It was still better than BirchBox. I really don’t like BirchBox anymore. Can’t you tell?
Keep Calm & Primp On!
I am insanely jealous of that Tarte lipstick! I’ve heard it’s amazing and it’s my favorite color.
I haven’t even tried it yet!
Well if all the reviews I’ve read are any indication then you’re going to love it! I think next time Tarte has a sale I will have to pick one up myself.
I think $26 US is a bit high but you should look during friends and family.
Nothing gets shipped to Malta grrr
I need to change country hehe
I can’t wait until I get my first Glossy Box! That Fierce lipstick looks very exciting.
It’s a really good red!
How much is the GlossyBox every month? I just received my first Ipsy and I was only mildly impressed, but I like the products I’ve used so far. And I’m kind of the same way about Birchbox, I keep wanting to cancel it – but I can never say no to beauty products! I also receive Julep and they came out with a beauty box instead of the nail polish, but I can’t decide if I’m willing to change it or not!
GlossyBox is $21/month. Pricy but good. Ipsy was not impressive this month or last, come to think of it.
The OPI nail polish is amazing! I’m going to have to locate the sand! Can not wait for your review!
Probably in a week or 2. Keep your eyes open!
Sorry to hear you weren’t happy with Birchbox. Your other boxes look pretty good though. I just posted a review of my February Birchbox on my blog. I received some amazing beauty products this month.
- KW
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