GlossyBox May 2013 Review

I'm late, I'm late for a very important box review! My apologies, dear readers, but I've had a busy week!

This was my first GlossyBox and I absolutely loved it! May was also GlossyBox's 1 year anniversary in the USA!

Here we GO!

First look:

2nd 1st look:

I apologize but it seems I forgot to take a pic of the real first look! Bummer..

Onto the products!

Volupt Spray by Sebastian Professional ($6.70 Value)

 

I use this frequently. It has a nice smell and isn't too sticky. (full size, $19.99)

Collagen & Aloe Vera Hydro Mask by Être Belle ($3.95 Value)

  I used this last night and actually liked it. I've never used a face mask before so I'm not an expert on the subject but I liked the way my skin felt afterwords. (full size, 10 masks, 29,95 EUR?)

Intense Defense Anti-Aging + Repair Serum by Epionce ($18.13 Value)

A tiny sample of an EXPENSIVE product. It smells nice but there's not way I'd be able to buy it every time I needed it. (full size, $136)

Slow IT Body Lotion and Slow IT Body Wash Samples and Free Wax by European Wax Center ($21.00 Average Value)

I haven't had a chance to use any of these. Soon..(full size, $20)

Absolute! Perfume Stick in 5 NOBLEGE by Nicka K New York ($14.99 Value)

 

Easily my favorite product in the box. This stuff smelt soooo good. I use it daily and definitely plan on re-purchasing!(full size, $14.99)

Guideliner Long Lasting Eye Pencil in Xpresso by Xtreme Lashes ($29.00 Value)

Another love. Seriously smudge free! I was so glad to find the send the brown color. I'm not a fan of black eyeliner so this was perfecto! (full size, $29)

GlideLiner™ Sharpener by Xtreme Lashes ($3 value)

This is for use with the gel eyeliner pencil. It's so special it need it's own sharpener, lol. (price, $3)

The total value of May's GlossyBox came to about $90 which is fab! I'm definitely a fan now. Want GlossyBox? Subscribe here!

(sorry for the poor photo quality...)

Moving Boxes

First and foremost, thanks for stopping by.

Now let's talk moving.

Why the flip is this so difficult? We've looked at several houses and NONE have came through. This is so frustrating as we have to be out of this hotel by the 12th (unless we want to pay $700 for another month here - no thanks). We really don't want to rent an apartment because S has chickens, but it's looking like we have no choice.

{Great.}

Onto something more fun: I've ordered several of those monthly subscription boxes this month. 

Bluum

 

Bluum offers products/samples based on you child's age. They also include a surprise for mom. There are a lot of mixed reviews about Bluum but I'm hoping for $24.95 it's at least halfway decent. We shall see. Bluum does offer a one year subscription to Parents or Family Fun when you first sign up. Their website says May's theme is "Brush Up" and I'm really looking forward to it. You can click here to place your own order.

GlossyBox

GlossyBox is a (high)end cosmetics and beauty product sampler and seems to have generally positive reviews online.  Each box contains at least one full-sized product.You can order yours or $21 right here.

Ipsy

Ipsy is another comestics/beauty product sampler. You answer a few questions about yourself and each month they send you a make-up bag with 4 - 6 products. The reviews are mixed as some people have claimed that the bags have a strong, unpleasant odor. For only $10 a month I decided to give it a try. Order yours here.

I'll post a review for each one of these as soon as I get them. I'm pretty excited!

 :D