GlossyBox is a monthly beauty subscription box. They have the best packaging in the business, their products are usually a deluxe size or full-size, and the value is usually good too.
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FYI: GlossyBox sends out multiple variations of the box during some months. So, there may be some variation between what I review and what you receive.
About this Monthly Beauty Box
The Subscription Box: GLOSSYBOX
The Cost: $21 a month. Save with longer subscriptions.
The Products: Deluxe and full-size beauty products.
Ships to: The US for free and Canada for $5.00
GlossyBox November 2019 Review
No info fold-out this month, but a couple of promos:
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One was for Naked Wines. Curious about this wine club? I have all the deets for you!
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The other was for Hello Fresh. Marne tackled everything you need to know about this popular meal kit in her all-encompassing Hello Fresh review.
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Lord & Berry Maximatte Lip Crayon in 'Intimacy', 1.8 g - Retail Value $18.00
I am not generally a huge Lord & Berry fan but these lip crayons are the exception. They are always in such pretty colors and I love the matte formula that isn't too dry. They remind me of giant lipliners in terms of staying power. This beautiful rose pink is right in line with lip shades I love to wear and it is beautiful alone or with gloss on top.
This is my type of color.
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STYLondon Hypnotic Eyes Palette - Retail Value $12.88 (£9.99)
This palette had SO much more pigment than I was expecting! The shades are buttery smooth and so pretty. It actually reminds me of some sort of Huda palette, but with a lower price tag and arguably dull packaging. It is worth mentioning that the mattes work so beautifully with a brush, while I would stick to your fingertips for the metallics. They seemed to be a little more work to pick up with bristles.
All the shades are super cohesive together.
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Ardell Wispies Mascara, 15 g - Full Size! Retail Value $8.99 (currently on sale for $6.29)
I made a little bit of a face when I first opened this mascara because the wand was kind of a clumpy mess. This is a fiber mascara though, so I think a little bit if that is to be expected. I didn't notice too much of a difference in my lashes though, aside from them looking darker. The fibers seemed really inconsistent when it came to latching on to my lashes.
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Real Chemistry Luminous 3-Minute Peel, 30 ml - Retail Value $30.00 (Buy a full-size 50 ml for $48.00)
The value calculation for this item was a little confusing as I couldn't find this size for sale online but the tube itself states MSRP: $30. The calculated value I got was $28.80, which was close enough to $30 that I feel comfortable giving it that MSRP. This is one of those peel types of treatments and I just don't think they do much for my skin. The idea here is that it is a protein peel, meaning it latches on to dead skin cells and buffs them off of your skin, as a much gentler exfoliation type than other acid or texture-based scrubs and peels. People either love or hate these and I legitimately don't think they do much, at least not on my face, though I use a wide range of decently harsh products so maybe this is too gentle?
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Novex Mystic Black Deep Hair Mask, 100 g - Estimated Value $2.00 (Buy a full-size 400 g for $7.99)
I am not crazy about the scent of this mask. It is a clean and sharp scent that really goes right up my nose. The tub arrived about 2/3rds full which isn't super uncommon for products measured by weight. It is a heavy white cream that coats loads of hair easily. My hair is really thick and I didn't need a lot of this stuff to get coverage. It gave my hair a little too much of that slick feeling, but I did sleep on it wet instead of blowdrying.
Verdict: GlossyBox has a value of around $71.87 which is good for a $21 box. There wasn't really anything outstanding this month, though I do adore that lip crayon! I was less enthusiastic about the hair mask, peel, and mascara. The eyeshadow palette was really impressive in terms of pigment and I loved the brown shades. All in all, this was a mixed bag for me but I have higher hopes for next month.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes! If you sign up in the month of November, this should be your first box!
Value Breakdown: At $21.00 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Lord & Berry Lip Pencil $5.26
- STYLondon palette $3.76
- Ardell Mascara $2.63
- Real Chemistry Peel $8.77
- Novex Hair Mask $0.58
Alternatively, each item in this box has an average cost of $4.20.
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