My First Glossybox

I finally did it - I gave in the sample box craze and signed up for a few monthly subscriptions.  If you're not familiar with the sample box craze, you've been living under a rock.  Just kidding.  There are a ton of companies to choose from, and depending on what company you choose, you get anywhere from 5-7 different samples for a fee of $10-21 per month.  Some companies offer deluxe sized samples (meant to last a few uses so you really get the gist of the product), while others offer regular samples - like those you'd receive at Sephora or Nordstrom with a purchase.  Most companies also include full-sized samples in their boxes.  You're probably asking yourself why anyone would pay for samples and the truth is I LOVE nothing more than getting samples with my purchases because there is no better way to discover a new product than actually trying it out! Being the makeup junkie that I am, I figured what the heck and dove in.  


The most popular of these is Birchbox, but since they have a waiting list, I signed up for Sample Society and GLOSSYBOX.  GLOSSYBOX started out in the UK and just recently started it's subscription service in the US.  At $21/month, GLOSSYBOX is the most expensive of the monthly subscription boxes but is also touted as the most high end featuring the crème de la crème of international brands.  Each month, you receive a box of 5 travel-sized beauty products shipped directly to your door.  I signed up for the box about mid-July so I wasn't sure if I'd receive a July box or an August box but since GLOSSYBOX sends out their boxes at the end of the month instead of the beginning of the month, I received the July box.


The packaging is super cute and I wish I hadn't undone the bow before I took my pictures. Since this is my first box, I'm not sure what grade to give this box yet, but I definitely think I got my money's worth since I received two full sized products and the total value of those was over $28. 

The products are (Summer Nights theme):

• Alessandro International Pedix Heel Rescue Balm
• Figs & Rouge Lip, Face & Body Balm (full size)
• Sebastian Color Ignite Multi-Tone Shampoo
• Sebastian Color Ignite Multi-Tone Conditioner
• Senna Cosmetics Double Dose Lip Lacquer (full size)
• Extra treat: Blushed fragrance

I'm really looking forward to trying out the shampoo & conditioner, as well as the lip/face balm.  Once I've had a chance to try out the products, I'll post my thoughts.  

What about you?  What boxes are you subscribed to? Do you feel they're worth the price?