January Glossybox 2014

Hey girlie's!!!

You may remember that last year I gave up on Glossybox and instead subscribed to Birchbox, the reason for me un-subscribing to Glossybox was because I was starting to feel constantly disappointed with the contents of my boxes and basically I had, had enough!! As its a new year and all that jazz I thought I would give Glossybox another go, as back in the day I used to love Glossybox, so I thought why not? This month's theme is 'back to basics' which is designed to get us back on the road to being moisturised, toned and having healthy skin.

So lets see the little treasures I received inside my January Glossybox...

Anatomicals Puffy The Eye Bag Slayer Wake-Up Under Eye Patches

 I'm quite looking forward to using these little under eye patches as I've never used anything like it in my life ha ha. They are basically little patches that you place on your under eye area to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and revitalise the delicate skin around your eyes, I've also loved everything that I've tried from Anatomicals in the past so I'm expecting quite good things from these. The full size 3 pack retails for £6.00.

Vaseline Essential Moisture Lotion 50ml

Theres not too much to say about this one, I mean I think everyone has tried a Vaseline body lotion in their time, haven't they?? I guess its nice to have for travel purposes though. The full size Vaseline Moisturising Lotion retails for £4.99 for 400ml.

  

Balance Me Super Toning Body Wash 50ml

You cant really go wrong with a body wash and this one from Balance Me claims to give you a morning boost with its blend of juniper, bergamot, geranuim and lavender essential oils. The full size body wash retails for £10.25 for 250ml.

Yu-Be Moisturising Skin Cream 3g

I'm abit miffed at these samples as the fact this is a Japanese brand I fear they will be super hard to find or get hold in the high street if I wanted to repurchase them again. The moisturising cream from Japan claims to revamp your skin, enriching it with vitamin E, vitamin B2, camphor and a uniquely high glycerine content. All you have to do is massage a thin layer into your skin until the cream has disappeared. The full size version of the Yu-Be Moisturising Skin Cream retails for £13.50 for 33g.

The Vintage Cosmetic Company Floral Slanted Tweezers

I actually love the fact I got these tweezers as I've been meaning to buy some tweezers for a while now, they look like the are really good in quality too and the fact they are super cute is just a bonus ha ha. The tweezers retail for £8.00.

Overall I have to say I'm really disappointed with Glossybox this month and the fact this is my first box after un-subscribing last year makes me even more disheartened. I really do hope that all the beauty boxes do start upping their game abit, who remembers the good old days when we received the HD Brows Palette and Illamasqua goodies???

What did you think of this month's box beaut's?? I'd love to know.

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Birchbox January 2014

Hey girlie's!!!

It's that time again... Birchbox time!!! It's the first Birchbox of the New Year so I couldn't wait to receive it. This months theme is all about 'Tiny Tweaks' where by they suggest breaking down our resolutions into bite-size pieces, and focus on some small daily changes starting with our beauty routine.

So lets see the little treasures I received inside my January Birchbox...

Philip Kingsley Moisture Balancing Conditioner 20ml

 I must admit I do love receiving haircare products in beauty boxes and this Philip Kingsley Conditioner claims to deliver moisture without weighing down your hair, leaving it shiny, smooth, strong and tangle-free, sounds pretty good right? The full size Conditioner retails for £18.00.

Benefit The POREfessional 7.5ml

I have to admit this is the only product that has really saved the box for me this month. I've been waiting to try the Benefit POREfessional award-winning primer for ages but I didn't want to splurge in case it wasnt for and be stuck with the full size. The primer claims to magically erase pores and leave your skin velvety. If it does what it says on the tin and I like it I will defiantly be buying the full size, which retails for £24.50.  

Rodial Glamtox Night 15ml

I must admit I've never heard of this brand before but I'm going to give it a whirl. It basically has a super-hydrating formula that you use before bed that soothes your complexion and plumps up fine lines. The full size retails for a whopping £75.00 so I'm expecting good things from this little sample.

Vasanti Detox Nutrient-Rich Purifying Facial Cleanser 20ml

I'm really into cleanser's so I'm sure I'll use this little sample up quickly. It claims to wash away toxins, not to mention every last trace of your foundation and will help brighten and refresh your skin. The full size retails for £18.00

Premae Anatomy Nutrients Instant Renewal Body Oil 20ml

I probably wont get any use out of this body oil as I'm really not a fan of body oils, if it would have been a hair oil, things would of been different ha ha. The oil claims to moisturise, tone and detoxify your skin with its natural, allergy tested formula. The full size retails for £9.50.

Lifestyle Extra - Itsu Miso Soup 25g Sachet

This month I had just the 1 lifestyle extra in the form of a soup, the soup is full of antioxidants and amino acids and only contains 42 calories, perfect for anyone on a new year health kick. 3 sachets of this soup will set you back £2.25.

Overall I think this is another average box from Birchbox, there was no full size products which is disappointing and the samples haven't really blown me away either to be honest, I also noticed that this month there was no draw string bag??? They have replaced it with a piece of pink tissue paper which I thought was crappy if I'm honest. I'm seriously considering switching back to Glossybox again as the reviews Ive read since un-subscribing last October have all been pretty positive again. Hhmmm could this be my last Birchbox??? 

What did you think to this months Birchbox beaut's??? I'd love to know!!! 

Don't forget you can enter my 500 follower GIVEAWAY here to be in with a chance of winning a MAC lipstick and a MAC eyeshadow!!!