GLOSSYBOX July 2013

Not the best I've had but enjoyed testing the products.

When I signed up to Glossybox, I was desperate to get this box in the lucky dip, so happy that I did! First off the box is so pretty and completely matches the theme of the box! Despite it being October now and I probably won't be able to use some of the products till next summer, everything still looks great! Love the nail polish and the dry shampoo!

This was my first glossybox. Was impressed with majority of products. Couldn't use the boho waves as I have a pixie cut! Liked the rest of the products but LOVED the Ciaté paint pot!

Unfortunately I wasn't too keen on the products received in this box. The box design (really gorgeous!) however did perfectly reflect the products inside! Personally I don't use face mists as I don't like the feel of something sticky on my face, especially when hot, but I can see the benefit for someone on holiday needing a quick spritz if too hot! Although first impressed by the colour pigmentation (wow! I got blue in my box!) and I loved the idea of being able to mix colours to create a perfect shade, I felt that they were too heavy and sticky on my lips. Also, the colour would change during the night while trying to top up my lippy! The standout winner for me was the Boohoo beach waves, I have rather natural thin hair and am always looking for a bit of texturising spray to spruce up some volume and shape!

wow! this box does really look great for summer! too bad that i didn't know what glossybox back then.

The products I received were not really ones I tend to use, which in a way I liked since it gives me a chance to try out new things but I haven't found myself using many of the products. Lovely nail varnish, I would have loved the Pout Paint though.

The Anatomicals Facial Spritz was a godsend on the hot summer days, I popped it in the fridge and spritzed myself and the kids every now and again to cool down and freshen up - will definitely buy this one. Ciate London paint pot - a very pretty bottle but not my colour so it's going into the gift basket as a present for one of my girlfriends. Pukka Ayurveda Radiance Serum - excellent timing for this one as I've recently noticed a couple of pigmentation marks on my face, it felt tingly on application and its a good size so I don't feel as if its just a marketing tube. I'm not sure if the spots have lightened yet but the tube's not finished so hopefully it will start working soon! Coola Organic Mineral Facial tint - perfect timing for my camping trip. I loved this product, it went on smoothly and gave light yet full coverage without a caked on look. Will definitely buy the full size product, 10/10 for this! Alterna Bamboo Boho waves was not my thing. I completed the beauty profile and ticked the 'frizzy hair' box but that doesn't mean I want natural boho waves - I don't like them! I want something to make my hair straight, not curly... Will pass this to darling daughter to lavish on her hair instead.

Love the design of the box and thought there were some great summery products included.

Firstly the box itself was amazing this month, very summery & to get a full size paint pot from one of my fave brands made it.

Not the best glossybox I have received - looking forward to the next one