I just received the Glossy Box (Australia) for December box on my doorstep today. I assumed that even though it is now December that this was actually November's Glossy Box because I never received that one in the mail due to some of the organisational issues that Glossy Box HQ has been having with their switch over from Beauty Box. I was looking forward to seeing what colour of Essie nail polish I had, as well as the full sized lipgloss and mascaras that I had seen other girls get in their November boxes!
When I opened it I soon realised that this was indeed December's Glossy Box; one I hadn't yet heard a thing about, which was exciting.
As this is my first Glossy Box I will talk about the packaging: it is gorgeous. I've seen it around the interwebs the past few months in the UK but in person it's lovely as well. The outer shipping container is grey with a pink crown polka dot pattern all over it and the company's website is listed as well: glossybox.com.au
Once the outer shipping box is opened the dusty pink inner shoe-box like container is revealed.
The inside contents are further wrapped in a dark grey tissue paper and a pink bow. The monthly description card was placed on top of the tissue as well a little card wishing me a "glossy Christmas."
Onto the products! First thing I went for was the TIGI Haircare manipulator by Bed Head product. Retails for $24. This is a blue texturizing paste that says it's good for making spikes, dreads or "punky looks". Not exactly something I can use on my beach-head wavy look, but I feel like I've used this exact same product to mold pseudo-dreads in my hair in high school! It smells really really good, like coconuts and honey. I'm happy with this product because I will totally be giving it to my husband as a stocking stuffer... he loves hair goo and usually buys something similar to this product anyway.
Next up is a lip pencil by Gorgeous. Glossy says is retails for $25 (yikes!) and the colour I received is called entourage, it is a mauvy nude. Not a bad lip pencil colour, but overall I just find lip pencils a tad boring. Next!
Two small sample vials of CK Forbidden Euphoria eau de parfum. I HATE the original Euphoria by Calvin Klein. But, dear readers, I will sprizt this one for you in the name of science! The packaging says, "forbidden fruit, alluring orchid, tempting patchouli... a fruity floriental fragrance." The notes as listed on Sephora.com are: sparkling madarin, peach blossom, iced raspberry, pink peony, tiger orchid, jasmine, cashmere woords, patchouli absolute and skin musk. This is much nicer than the original! I definitely smell mandarin, peach and raspberry; like a fruit cocktail but with musky undertones. Not bad. Upon further huffing, this reminds me of Miss Dior Cherie except more grounded with musks and less light.
A second hair care product was also included; John Frieda Frizz-Ease Finishing Creme. It says to use in dry hair and I love using frizz fighting products on my dry waves so will definitely give this a whirl. Also smells nice; not like the old fogie John Frieda smell. More fruity.
Finally a small tube of Auscreen sunscreen lotion was included. I am sunscreen obsessed so of course I love this addition. Although I will say something by Invisible Zinc might have been a bit more "high end."
There was also a candy cane included in the box which I think it quite cute.
I hope all my YT viewers and/or readers have a nice Christmas if I don't write before then!
