October 2012 Glossybox

The fact that I am only posting about the October Glossybox must be some indication of how un-interested I was in it and if it weren’t for one product, I would have been very disappointed. October’s Glossybox was breast cancer awareness themed and had some markedly pink items. This is the last Glossybox at the old price of $15/month, so maybe we’ll see some marked improvement in November’s Glossybox?

Glossybox June 2012

This month’s Glossybox has a bit of a summer theme to it which I thought was nice, but I was a little surprised to see mainly drugstore items in our selection of samples though…I feel like Glossyboxes in other countries are more “luxe” than ours…or is it just me? Anyway, here is my June Glossybox!

In June’s Glossybox, I received:

Biore 4 in 1 Revitalizing Cleanser

Purify, cleanse, tone and refresh skin in mere minutes. This unique self-foaming cleanser wipes out over 93% of impurities.

Thoughts: I love products with pumps so I was happy to receive this. The only thing I’ve ever tried from Biore are their infamous pore strips so I’m happy to try something else from them. 

Full size: 200mL/$9.99

I received: *FULL SIZE*

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 55

Ultra light, fast-absorbing and voted #1 best feeling sunscreen by Canadian Dermatologists. Contains helioplex which provides photostable UVA/UVB protection.

Thoughts: I was bummed that I didn’t receive this in the Neutrogena anniversary gift so I’m happy that I received this in my Glossybox! Although, if I were to use this sample on my body and face, I think the whole tube would be finished! Maybe I’ll just use it on my face…

Full size: 88mL/$15.99

I received: 14mL/$2.54

Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz

Free your hair with irresistible chunky texture achieving that matte, carefree beachy hair look.

Thoughts: This is my favourite product in the whole box! I’ve always wanted to have “beach waves” in my hair! I cannot wait to try this out! Just spray on dry hair, scrunch and shape and let dry! It also smells pretty good too!

Full size: 150mL/$16.99

I received: *FULL SIZE*

Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex

Advanced microfillers instantly smooth the look of fine lines. The anti-aging formula with Biopeptide and B3 complex hydrates and improves the appearance of deep lines in just 14 days!

Thoughts: This is my third sample of this so I’m not too excited to be seeing this again. I haven’t even tried it out yet, so I have no idea if it’s any good. I don’t have any really deep lines so I doubt I would see any results. I should probably just give this to my mom…

Full size: 50mL/$30.99

I received: 7mL/$4.34

Cover Girl Flipstick – Blendable Duo in Minx

This double-ended lip colour stick has a side for shimmer and a side for colour. Blend shades together to create endless lip looks.

Thoughts: I feel like a lot of people received this colour and it’s pretty dark…the idea is that you first apply the dark brown shade followed by the copper finish to give your lips a splash of shimmer. The colour is a little dark for me and I’m not that fair so I wonder how all you lighter –skinned girls are finding this colour?

Full size: 3.8g/$12.50

I received: *FULL SIZE*

Gillette Venus Embrace Razor

Get ready for the shave fit for a goddess. Our first women’s razor created with 5 blades hugs every curve to get virtually every hair. An ultra close shave and incredible Venus smoothness.

Thoughts: Just in time because my old Venus blade is getting dull! I know I should just buy the blades, but they’re so expensive!

Full size: $13.43

I received: *FULL SIZE*

Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips

Pore strips are the deepest way to clean your pores. In just one use remove a week’s worth of built up dirt – and it only takes 10 minutes. Isn’t that great?!

Thoughts: These are always fun because it’s so satisfying to see all that icky stuff that’s in your pores showcased on a strip!

Full size: 8 strips/$9.99

I received: 1 strip/$1.25

Total Value of June Glossybox: $61.04

The value was definitely there as always with Glossybox, but out of seven items, only one was a non-drugstore brand. Albeit, it was a good one, but I feel like the Canadian Glossybox is “lacking in luxe”. I feel so badly saying something negative! I still liked most of the products in this month’s box, but if you are going to brand yourself as a more luxurious sample box, I guess my expectations are somewhat higher.

Did anyone get something different than the box I got? I’m just curious…