My first GlossyBox arrived !

Hey! I'm not quite sure where I first heard about the GlossyBox's but as soon as I did hear about them, I decided to look into them a bit more.. Basically, it's a monthly subscription of £10 + P&P, which you can pay monthly or in blocks of three, six or ten. The concept of a GlossyBox is that you pay the subscription of £10 a month and you receive a box of goodies once towards the end of each month! Each monthly box has a theme, the March 2013 box theme was City Chic, and each of the products in the box is fitted to this theme. You receive five items in your box, most of a sample size, but all items, for what you get, are worth more than the £10 that you pay for the box! So, here is the box!

The packaging of these boxes is so pretty, even the postage box that the actual GlossyBox comes in! The postage box has the GlossyBox logo all over it and is just as pretty as the actual GlossyBox! The second picture is the GlossyBox, which is such a pretty dusky pink colour with a small GlossyBox logo on the lid. These boxes are so sturdy and simple and I think that they are going to be really good for storage so I will be saving all of my boxes for storage / decoration! 

So, you then open the GlossyBox and the first thing that you see is a GlossyBox magazine and a little booklet called 'My little travelling book'. The GlossyBox magazine is a standard that I think, comes with every monthly GlossyBox. It has a little letter telling you about the box's theme and then it folds out into a large sheet which tells you about the products in your box and where you can buy the full sized products from and how much they cost. The little travelling book gives you the best shops, bars and hotels and such in various capitals across the world, and you get some cute little stickers in there too! 

When I took out the little magazines this is what the box looks like. The way this whole box is put together is just so cute and really well done. I love it! So you just untie the ribbon and take off the sticker and your in! 

So, this is what I got in mine! 

1- Renu Flash Relax Mask.

A one-stop product for instant radiance effect, the Renu Flash Relax Mask provides and immediate boost for your skin. Ginseng and magnesium relax fine lines, while vitamins C and B5 enhance natural radiance, while promoting the skin's moisture balance. The best part: its paraben-free formula means it is suited for even the most sensitive skin. 

Sample size is 30ml, Full size is 100ml and costs £32.00

2 - Jelly Pong Pong Lip Blush.

Want to make a bold statement? A juicy lip stain and moisturiser in one, Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetic's Lip Blush is an effective multitasker, and a must have for any girl on the go. Beeswax and ceresin wax create a sheer, smooth application.

Full size product, costs £12

3 - Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Skin Protectant.

A tried and tested classic, this is every girl on the go's must-have staple. Created in 1930 by Elizabeth Arden to soothe and protect your skin, Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant was an instant success and has been one of the UK beauty editors' favourite product for the past 7 years! A little goes a long way with this intensive moisturiser, so enjoy it sparingly. 

Sample size is 7ml, Full size is 50ml and costs £25.00

4 - L'Occitane en Provence Brightening Hand Care SPF15.

No matter how much you protect your face and neck with luxury skincare and SPF, it's your hands that will give you away with age spots and wrinkles if you don't look after them. Which is why we have on of L'Occitane's Brightening Hand Creams in every handbag and by every sink. A non-oily lotion that firms and smoothes the skin, reduces the appearance of age spots and protects against UV damage with filters to protect your hands from sun damage, this is a must-have for every woman, irrespective of her age.

Sample size is 15ml, Full size is 75ml and costs £19.00

5 - Pearlys Weekly Teeth-Brighten Powder.

We all covet that perfect Hollywood smile that helps us to stand out from the crowds. While we may not admit it to ourselves, a great smile is the ultimate asset in helping you get what you want in love, life and business. To keep smiling and laughing confidently, use Pearlys Weekly Teeth-Brighten Powder to gently and effectively remove external staining from teeth. It instantly brightens by up to four shades, so go on, show us a smile, love and flash those pearly whites!

Sample size - unsure, Full size is 30g and costs £15.00

I think that these GlossyBoxes are a good way to try out and test new products that are expensive to buy otherwise. It gives you a chance to find new products that you had never heard of or didnt know how much you would love and need them in your life! I am going to carry on getting my monthly GlossyBoxes and make sure that I keep you all updated with what little gems I receive! 

If you are interested in signing up for GlossyBox then click this link HERE.