Glossybox Subscription Review – August 2016

Subscription Box: Glossybox

Disclosure: BoxKraze pays for this subscription box, using money from her real-life job hehe. By clicking the link above, you will be selecting my referral link, by subscribing using my link I will earn points that go towards earning a free Glossybox.

Cost: Glossybox has different plans that you can choose from. Their monthly plan is $21, however, if you think Glossybox is for you, I recommend choosing one of their extended plans which makes each box more affordable. Glossybox 3 month plan is $58.50, 6 month $111 and 12 month $210. However, you can still get awesome deals by subscribing to their e-mails and taking advantage of sales which make boxes even more affordable. I subscribe to their yearly plan.

Why Glossybox? Glossybox prides themselves in delivering a great unboxing experience that includes deluxe-sized beauty products from a wide variety of brands.

So…..let’s get started with the fun and begin the Glossybox unboxing experience!

Glossybox has amazing packaging for box delivery.
Glossybox has amazing packaging for box delivery.
So exciting! We are going to open our August box!
So exciting! Here is the August box!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each Glossybox comes in a standard soft pink color. Every once in a while however, they will have special edition boxes that are so cute you will want to hoard them all!

The August 2016 Glossybox is soft pink.
The August 2016 Glossybox features the standard box.
Glossybox usually provides an info card, this time there is a small pamphlet.
Glossybox provides an info card that discusses each product in the box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glossybox sends up to 5 deluxe and sometimes full-size beauty samples (which makes me so happy because I loooove full size items). Crossing fingers that this is an awesome box.

Woot Woot! Here are our five beauty products for August.
Woot Woot! Here are the five beauty products for August.
Here we go...I love the wrapping that comes with each Glossybox, isn't pretty?
I love the wrapping that comes with each Glossybox, isn’t pretty?

I like that this month there is a variety of products in the box that include haircare, skincare and makeup.

TrifleLipstick

Triffle CosmeticsLip Parfait Buttery Lip Cream, Full Size: $19

This lipstick is not only cruelty free but also it is made with cocoa butter which makes it go on really smooth. I absolutely love the fact that I got this one because I love Pugs. I always smell every product I receive (if appropriate lol, don’t think I am crazy, ok maybe I am a little, but who doesn’t like stuff that smells good?), this lipstick actually smells really nice. I think the shade I received is very pretty and better than if I would have gotten the nude shade ( I hate nude lipsticks).

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BorgheseActive Mud for Face and Body, full-size retails for $37 (7oz)

The item provided in the August Glossybox is only 1oz, so the value of this item is actually very low for the sample. However, I am really glad that I get to try this one out, I have never tried mud treatment. I have tried charcoal treatments, so we will see how this turns out. I am probably going to look scary and my husband will ask why am I putting dirt on my face, lol.

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InvisibobbleThe Traceless Hair Ring, Full Size: $8 (3 pieces)

I have never tried the Invisibobble but I think it is a great item for those of us who have a sensitive scalp. According to the info card from Glossybox, this bobble allows for hair to be hold tightly together without causing knots. I think it’s a pretty neat idea, I will probably use these to work out because of the color (hot pink). The invisibobbles are very small, I think over time they will stretch from use, but I may be wrong.

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DeBruyere – After Sun Lotion Monoi, Full Size: $12

I am unsure of where you can purchase this item in the U.S, I tried doing some research but all the links took me to the French sites. This lotion smells pretty great and it is supposed to hydrate your skin after being exposed to the sun. You can see from the picture that I tried it already. It is a little runny but it absorbs quick. (Now, don’t look at my nails because I know they look terrible …let’s just say they have a rustic nail polish style ha ha).

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Too Faced – Mascara Melt Off, Full-Size: $17 (.23oz)

This is a very interesting product that I have never tried before. I do use waterproof mascara and I hate the fact that even when I try to take it off sometimes it just rubs all over my face and I end up looking like a raccoon. Hopefully this product will solve those issues. The Glossybox info card has step by step instructions on how to use it, you are to leave on the cleansing oil for 60 secs and then just wipe away the dissolved mascara.

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WellaOil Reflections Smoothing Oil, Full Size: $20 (1 oz)

This is another oil for your hair, according to the card it is supposed to help give heat protection and you can apply it to damp hair. The oil smells good but I have not tried it on my hair yet. The only concern I would have with it is hoping that my hair won’t actually look or become oily.

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I am really happy with my August 2016 Glossybox, I think they included products that are high quality overall.

The value of the box exceeds the monthly cost so it’s a win. I have seen from other posts that there are some differences in some of the products received in the boxes this month. What did you think about the August 2016 Glossybox? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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  14 comments for “Glossybox Subscription Review – August 2016

  1. August 22, 2016 at 6:29 am

    Welcome! This looks like a good one. I also got hooked on sub boxes from my sister who suggested Birchbox then Ipsy, and from there FFF and then I started finding my own.

    • BoxKraze
      August 22, 2016 at 5:19 pm

      Woohooo i love my sis, we live 4hrs away and i miss her tons, she only gets ipsy so she thinks im an addict lol.

  2. August 22, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    Welcome Friend! I am over the moon you are here!! I can’t wait to read more reviews! This box looked like it had diverse products. I think getting to try the Too Faced would be the highlight for me.

    • BoxKraze
      August 22, 2016 at 5:20 pm

      Thank you!!!! I could not have done it without you! Thank you for putting my name out there and trusting in me 🙂

  3. sdbear
    August 22, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    1. Welcome to the site!
    2. Great review and photos!
    3. Am I the only one who wants to save up a bunch of Glossbox boxes and use them for wallpaper or creating the set of a Wes Anderson film?

    • BoxKraze
      August 22, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      Awe thanks for the welcome, lol omg I think thats a great idea. How about creating a Buddapest Hotel our of Glossy’s lol

    • August 22, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      sdbear I would love a Wes Anderson themed house! Also, there’s a great SNL faux trailer that mixed Wes Anderson with a horror film and it was amazing.

      • BoxKraze
        August 23, 2016 at 5:29 pm

        Omg we are crazy lol

  4. August 22, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    Welcome. I fussed a little over my Glossy I think we were box twins. I just fished out that french lotion because it reminds me of Hawaii and we all know how I love all things aloha.

    Will you continue to get Glossy? I am going to get something else when my sub runs out I am not a fan of great variations in box value. This is why I will not get Oui Please although I just want the box only lol.

    • BoxKraze
      August 22, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      More than likely I will, but, I am not sure. Last year for christmas I asked for A year of Ipsy and a year of Glossy. Might do the same or like you said try something different ill figure it out in december lol

  5. August 22, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    Great review! I got the same box and love it too! Where in Texas are you? I’m in Granbury, a little town about 45 minutes SW of Fort Worth.

    • BoxKraze
      August 23, 2016 at 5:30 pm

      I have family in Dallas but I am down in H town woot woot lol

  6. Heat7918
    August 23, 2016 at 9:59 am

    1. Welcome BoxKraze!
    2. Your nails look adorable to me…
    3. The pink boxes from Glossybox are the best boxes ever to reuse!!
    4. I haven’t gotten Glossybox in a while and don’t regret it but this one looks pretty good
    5. Great photos!!

  7. BoxKraze
    August 23, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    @Heat … Thank you soo much! My nails were chipping but didnt realize how bad till I added the photos lol, what boxes do you subscribe to?

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