Glossy Box Month Review

So a few weeks ago we got our Harrods Glossy Box, I blogged about it when it arrived here but I thought I would do a review after I have used them to give my opinion. Its always best to give them a couple of weeks trial isn't it. I did say I was disappointed in the box as I don't use anti ageing products or lotions as they are too heavy, but my mom and sister do so I gave two of the products to them to review for me. I think its always good to get a second review from them, my mom has used every anti wrinkle cream going!

1. Valentino Valentina Eau De Parfum - I don't normally do sample perfumes as you don't get much and normally you take the top off and it spills everywhere. This had a spray though which was great, so I tried it and I have to say I really liked it. It sort of reminded me off Jimmy Choo which I already have. Its quite floral and sweet it may not be to every ones taste, but when I run out of perfume I may buy this.


2. Molton Brown Vitalising Vitamin AB+C Bath and Shower - Again I don't normally use shower gel, I am more of a soap girl I think it leaves my skin cleaner than a shower gel. This shower gel is nice though I have to say, It smells lovely but doesn't over power and leaves your skin soft and clean. I found as well that I didn't need much at all, which is good as the full price bottle for me is too much for a shower gel. I tried this for a few days to see if it could change my mind, It didn't I'm afraid I'm a dedicated Dove Soap user But it was great for a trial size.


3. SKII Skin Signature - I didn't use this as its too heavy for me, but I did give it to my mom to try as she is a wrinkle cream pro. It came in a good sized trial pot and I like the bright red packaging, Its non fragrance and it was almost a lotion like consistency. My mom did say though that although it was a good texture and it went on easily, if she used too much her skin went dry and sore throughout the day. I think this may be its way to firm the skin but with ageing skin it needs moisture and firming. For the price tag I was expecting it to do it all but It didn't work for my mom, but the upside is that you really only need a drop so it would last a good while.


4. Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara - Ive never used a Lancome mascara before but I have to say I'm converted already! I was excited to try this as I have unruly eyelashes, they do whatever they want regardless of what I put on them. This did manage to control and lift my lashes without clumping, the colour is good as well its not so black that it makes your eyes look over done. I like to be able to build up my lashes to get the right look for whatever I'm doing, my eyes are on the smaller side so I need to pump my lashes up when I go out. I will probably purchase this when I run out of my current mascara.


5. Clarins Extra Firming Body Cream - I gave this to my sister as she loves body creams and I knew she would be able to rate this properly as I don't use them much. The sample was yet again another good size, I would need a lot to cover my body! She used it and said it was really nice, she said it didn't smell of anything and it was light and absorbed easily. Obviously she didn't have enough to test the firming side of the lotion, I think you need a month or two to see a real improvement. I'm guessing it wont perform miracles as most lotions can only do so much to firm your skin, you have to exercise as well (I'm preaching this but I don't do any....I'm such a hypocrite!)


6. Shu Umera Cleansing Oil - I love cleansing oils and at the moment I'm using Environ, but this is great! It really felt like it was cleaning deep down into my skin, and I really only needed to use a small amount to remove my makeup. I wasn't over keen on the smell but I did love the product as most of you probably do. I do want to try more of the range, I do think its pricey for the cleansing oil, but using a small amount will mean you should get value for money.


Overall I do think it was an OK box this month but like most I was hoping for the Burberry lipstick, but you cant win them all! What did you think? Did you find anything in there that you would buy yourself?


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