Glossybox - August 2012 (Updated)

I received my Glossybox for August (yes, August even though it's almost September) yesterday.  It annoys me that they don't arrive until near the end of the month, but you know what?  The box was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! It totally made up for being so dang late!  

I love the box!

Goodies!

The theme for August is Pure Luxury and let me tell you there was luxury to go around in this box!  It's probably my favorite box of all the ones I've received so far.  The value of this box was upwards of $90 so best value yet. 

Here's a recap of what I received (from left to right):

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum - High powered vitamin C complex helps smooth out lines and wrinkles. Keeps skin moisturized and protected.  I had never tried anything by Ole Henriksen but this serum was pretty good.  It smells citrus-y and makes my skin feel very refreshed.  The sample was 0.5 oz which is half the full-size so the value was $24.  

Illamasqua Nail Varnish - Full-sized valued at $14.  I've always heard great things about Illamasqua and was thrilled that it was included in my box but the color is awful!  I received Purity which is a peach color that would be prettier if it didn't take so many coats to be opaque.  Maybe on someone else it would look better but on me, it doesn't look right.  

Biolage ExquisiteOil Replenishing Treatment - Versatile serum infused with Moriga Oil Blend to give instant shine and weightless replenishment for all hair types.  I love how this makes my hair feel.  It really is weightless - my hair doesn't feel weighed down at all but I can feel the softness and shine even after a couple of uses.  

Touch in SOL Feel Like Honey Moon Skin Base - This was an interesting product that combines your moisturizer with primer.  The base has a sticky consistency - you apply it all over your face and pat it to let it dry.  Be very careful how much you use though, because if you use too much, you'll end up with fuzz all over your face.  This product was almost full-sized so again a very nice sized sample.  

Ellis Faas Ellis Lip - Another full sized item, this one valued at $35!  Lightweight and long-lasting lip products in three textures: creamy, milky and glazed lips which all have different finishes.  The products are all paraben-free  and are infused with Vitamin E.  I received the glazed lips variety which is like a lip gloss and gives a touch of color.  I received shade L305 which is a sheer rusty orange.  I'm not a big fan of the color and wish I'd gotten a different one.  I like the consistency and LOVE the packaging (looks like a long bullet to me) so I may order a different color.  I've worn it a few times and it's looked okay but not a color I would wear every day.  

Besides being disappointed in the color choices I was sent, I was very pleased with this box.  I discovered a few companies that I'll definitely be trying out soon.