Is that discriminatory? I think not. This post is one for the girls, but faithful male readers, please know that signing up your favourite girl person to GLOSSYBOX will probably be one of the best things you could do, I'm about to tell you all about it, and offer an exclusive deal for you right here.
I had 'one of those weeks' last week. You know the kind, things were not good. By Friday I felt tired and sad and more than slightly sorry for myself.
I had forgotten that my 'Glossy' box was due to arrive anytime, so when it arrived on Saturday morning, I could have snogged the postman.
It cheered me up no end.
For those of you that aren't familiar with the concept of subscription services like this, Oh My. You have been missing out. Glossybox is one of many, but of particular appeal to me, as it deals in high end product, and that, dear reader, is something that floats my boat.
I spend a lot of money on products, from lotions and potions to cosmetics and hair-care. I alone keep Space NK, Origins and Aveda in business. I love a good product, and I mean good, which ultimately means expensive, which doesn't always pay off.
This is another reason GLOSSYBOX (always shouted, and why not?) is right up my street; it means you get to try these things without forking out a squillion pounds, in addition, it means that if you review these things, you earn credit. How perfect. Let me explain.
You pay a small monthly fee and in return you receive a box of five high end products (from deluxe sample/travel size, to full size, it varies) in the post each month.
I had forgotten that my 'Glossy' box was due to arrive anytime, so when it arrived on Saturday morning, I could have snogged the postman.
It cheered me up no end.
For those of you that aren't familiar with the concept of subscription services like this, Oh My. You have been missing out. Glossybox is one of many, but of particular appeal to me, as it deals in high end product, and that, dear reader, is something that floats my boat.
I spend a lot of money on products, from lotions and potions to cosmetics and hair-care. I alone keep Space NK, Origins and Aveda in business. I love a good product, and I mean good, which ultimately means expensive, which doesn't always pay off.
This is another reason GLOSSYBOX (always shouted, and why not?) is right up my street; it means you get to try these things without forking out a squillion pounds, in addition, it means that if you review these things, you earn credit. How perfect. Let me explain.
You pay a small monthly fee and in return you receive a box of five high end products (from deluxe sample/travel size, to full size, it varies) in the post each month.
 | Step 1 - Subscribe online. GLOSSYBOX have generously provided Monistical readers with an exclusive discount, simply visit HERE or click on the advert at the end of this post to visit the site, then use promotional code 'MONISTICAL' to receive a whopping 20% off you first box! Step 2 - Receive your Glossybox. Every month you will receive your gorgeously packaged Glossybox containing a range of products. Step 3 - Test and Review. This is optional, but sharing your views gets you paid in Glossydots which are Glossybox-redeemable. Also, the whole point is that you get to try and feedback on innovative products, and really help manufacturers shape their offering. |
GLOSSY BOX collections have a theme. This months was 'International Superstars' and featured truly iconic products from around the world. My August box looked like this:
You get a little card telling you all about your products, and there was a bonus GLOSSYBOX branded item this month, which was a glossy pink lipstick worth £9.50 - It's a lovely wear-with-anything natural blush shade of pink and is really soft and shiny.
In addition, I got:
- From Germany, Alessandro Pro White nail polish, an anti-yellowing clear nail gloss for using alone, or as an under or top coat, full size and worth £7.85
- From Japan, DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, a water-soluble make-up remover that was THE best I've ever used, in miniature/travel size, full size is £18.50/200ml
- From USA, Broadway Nails, press on manicure, basically nail shaped stickers that you simply stick straight on to your nails, et voila, fully manicured nail designs that last a week. Mine were pink with a black lace design, very Madonna in the eighties, I love them, full size (24 nails' worth) and worth £7.99
- From Spain, Vera Valenti Eye-shadow palette, this cult Spanish brand is spreading, the palette is cute, I got blues and greys, which is great for my colouring, comes with mirror and applicator. Full size and worth £3.85
-From Britain, Lipcote. The one and only lipstick sealer, now with less nail varnish feel! Makes your lipstick practically bomb proof, what more could you need during the holiday season!? Full size and worth £3.99
So, less of the high end, but lots of innovation. The value of the box was in excess of £40, the cost is £12.95, so demonstrating really good value as always. As mentioned, readers can get further value by using discount code MONISTICAL - fabulous!
I urge you to try this, not just because it's a great way to sample things, but also because it encourages you to try things you may otherwise have not, different colours, different looks. It provides you with holiday essentials, many of the products being in perfect holiday sizes! But mostly, mostly I urge you to have the experience of getting a beautifully packaged gift, from you, to you, when you most need it.
Don't forget, use promotional code MONISTICAL to receive 20% off your first box - but hurry, offer ends on 9th September 2012
In addition, I got:
- From Germany, Alessandro Pro White nail polish, an anti-yellowing clear nail gloss for using alone, or as an under or top coat, full size and worth £7.85
- From Japan, DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, a water-soluble make-up remover that was THE best I've ever used, in miniature/travel size, full size is £18.50/200ml
- From USA, Broadway Nails, press on manicure, basically nail shaped stickers that you simply stick straight on to your nails, et voila, fully manicured nail designs that last a week. Mine were pink with a black lace design, very Madonna in the eighties, I love them, full size (24 nails' worth) and worth £7.99
- From Spain, Vera Valenti Eye-shadow palette, this cult Spanish brand is spreading, the palette is cute, I got blues and greys, which is great for my colouring, comes with mirror and applicator. Full size and worth £3.85
-From Britain, Lipcote. The one and only lipstick sealer, now with less nail varnish feel! Makes your lipstick practically bomb proof, what more could you need during the holiday season!? Full size and worth £3.99
So, less of the high end, but lots of innovation. The value of the box was in excess of £40, the cost is £12.95, so demonstrating really good value as always. As mentioned, readers can get further value by using discount code MONISTICAL - fabulous!
I urge you to try this, not just because it's a great way to sample things, but also because it encourages you to try things you may otherwise have not, different colours, different looks. It provides you with holiday essentials, many of the products being in perfect holiday sizes! But mostly, mostly I urge you to have the experience of getting a beautifully packaged gift, from you, to you, when you most need it.
Don't forget, use promotional code MONISTICAL to receive 20% off your first box - but hurry, offer ends on 9th September 2012
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