FIRST IMPRESSION: Glossybox USA - October 2012

A little behind with these subscription box/bag posts, but I'm trying to get caught up before my November ones come!  Today I have my Glossybox USA for October.  The theme for this one was "Spa Luxe" and included several items to pamper yourself.

This month, Glossybox had at least 2 different boxes (that I know of).  The only things that were the same were the soap, but in a different scent, and the lipstick/gloss duo.  I was a little bummed when I found out the other box got a blush from Kryolan and my box didn't, but I'm still pretty happy with what I got!  It's stuff I probably wouldn't normally get, so I think these will be more interesting to try.  Overall, I think this is a pretty good box!  I'm especially interested in the loofa soap!  It has a piece of loofa in it and I love citrus scents!  I'll definitely post a review when I use it, and same goes for the other products too. :)

FIRST IMPRESSION: Influenster Beauty Blogger VoxBox 2012

Yay!!  I got my Influenster Beauty Blogger VoxBox this past Thursday!  This is only my second box since I joined last September, and I'm really excited I got picked for this one.  :)  So let's see what's in the box!

This box came with:

1. NYC New York Color Eye Shadow Palette in Dark Shadows (limited edition) - $4.99
2. Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin for Light Hair - $7.29
3. Kiss Ever Pro Lashes Starter Kit - $5.99
4. Slatkin & Co. 1.3 oz Candle in Cider Lane (from Bath & Body Works) - $3.50
5. Not Your Mother's Smooth Moves Frizz Control Hair Cream - $6.00 for full sized 4-oz. bottle
6. EBoost Daily Health Booster in Orange - $28 for a box of 20 effervescent powders
7. Coupon for $10 3-wick candles from Bath & Body Works

I can't wait to get started on testing everything!  The eye shadows look like they will make a great smoky eye, and the lashes will add to the effect.  I've never used lashes before, since I just use mascara for my everyday to keep it simple.  It's great that this is a starter kit, so I can finally try my hand at it. :)  

The Not Your Mother's smells quite coconutty, and the Cider Lane candle smells delicious.  Confession: I already used the coupon to buy the 3-wick version of Cider Lane!  But I will still be doing a post just for this candle to review it and because I just love it so much!  

EBoost reminds me of Emergen-C, which I usually take when I feel like I'm getting sick.  I'll have to see if it is when I try it.  And the Spin Pins are in the wrong color!  I have dark hair, and I stated that on my survey, so I'm confuzzled on why I would get ones for light hair.  Anyway, hopefully they don't stand out too much when I use them. 

Stay tuned for more in depth reviews of this product.

Note: This voxbox was sent to me for review through Influenster.  If you don't know what Influenster is, check out my post here.

First Impression: September Glossybox USA

As you know, I am already subscribed to Birchbox, ipsy (formerly known as myglam), and Julep Maven.  When Glossybox came to the U.S., I debated joining.  The products looked pretty good, but it is a little pricier than other subscription services.  After August's awesome box, I seriously considered it and then I got an email from Refinery29 about a limited edition box curated by them.  So, I decided to sign up.  The deal was 2 regular Glossyboxes and 1 Refinery29 box.

So, here's my first Glossybox:

I got this on September 26, but was waiting for a reply from Glossybox before posting my first impression.  I have received a response and can now say that this box was almost a TOTAL MISS for me.  I was super excited for the BB Cream, but also a little hesitant.  I don't think it's a good idea for these sample boxes to give out samples of concealer, foundation, etc. because they can't know if it will match the person it's going to.  But BB Creams tend to oxidize and usually end up matching Asian skin tones nicely.  So I was thinking it would be okay, since most BB Creams only come in 1 or 2 shades.  Unfortunately, this Missha one comes in like 4 shades and they gave me the lightest color, #13, which is way too light for me.  I emailed them and asked if it was possible to exchange it for #21, which would fit me better, and this is what they responded with:

No, it didn't help.  Okay, I understand they can't give me a different one.  But this response just sounds like they didn't read my email at all!  I said it was TOO LIGHT and they're telling me to mix it with a foundation that may be too light for me or use it as bronzer.  WHAT?!

I don't know what I'm going to do with the Missha BB Cream.  I can't even review it properly because it's too light!  I might try to find a way to make it work, but for now, it's a miss.  Then there's the Professional Mattifying Gel.  I don't have a problem with oil, so I'm not sure what this will do for me or if it will help me at all.  Another miss.  The Global Keratin Balancing Shampoo and Conditioner is supposed to keep hair and smooth free for up to 5 months.  But my hair is pretty flat, so I'd rather have volume.  I'll have to test this out.  At least it smells good!  And finally, the lipstick.  It's a nice pink color and looks like the only thing in this box that I will for sure get use out of!

Really, I don't know what the point of that survey/quiz was if they're not going to take it into account when sending products that need specific color choices.  The only nice thing about this box was that 3 of the 5 items were full-size.

Strike 1, Glossybox.  2 more to go.  Let's hope it gets better!