My February Glossy Box arrived and this month's theme was International Style. Below I have listed the items I received in my box. I have watched some un-boxing videos on YouTube to see what everyone else received and I have yet to see anyone else get the mask I got. Many people got a blemish serum and cream instead. I am really happy I got the mask instead of the cream.
Items in the International Style Glossy Box
Bvlgari Eau Parfumee Au The Blanc soap
Da Vinci Cosmetics - Shimmer Powder -- Champagne
LISI Sheer Sparkle Lip gloss -- Grand Central
Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Hydro Gel Mask
Nail Rock Nail Wraps -- Black and White Strips
Out of the items I received I have tried two, the gel mask and the lip gloss. I was most excited to try the mask as I use the BB cream from Missha and really like it (I received it in a previous Glossy Box last year). The snail part of the mask was a little scary as the package states it is extract of snail slime. That in itself would turn most people off. It is a product of Korea and most of the writing on the package was in Korean. From the section in English it states that the extract is moisturizing and helps in skin renewal. I tried the mask when I woke up this morning and at first I found it very odd. It comes in two pieces with paper on both sides and the area for the eyes and mouth cut out. Once the paper is removed the gel mask is applied to the face and it adheres I waited 20 minutes with the mask on and the directions stated it can be left on for up to 40 minutes. It had a cooling effect but I felt it was sliding down my face so the longest I could stand leaving it on was the 20 minutes. It is unlike most facial masks as once the mask part is removed the gel is left on the face to absorb into the skin instead of being washed off. I do notice a reduction in my pores after using it and my face feels really smooth. I will wait and see if I get any sort of break outs before ordering additional masks, however my first reaction after finishing with the mask is that I really like how my skin feels after using it.
The other item I have tried is the lip gloss. I also like this product. It is a thicker gloss than what is normally sold in the States and goes on a little dry. It also is not a high shine, but more of a muted shine. The color I received is very close to the natural color of my lips and looks very natural when applied. It also lasts longer then traditional lip gloss, maybe because of its consistency. Since I own so many lip glosses and I seem to be receiving them in almost every sample box, I will probably will not buy this product again. However, I do plan on using it and I've been carrying it around in my purse.
My first impressions of the last 3 products without trying them out is that they all look like good products. The color of the eye shadow makes it good for using as either a highlight anywhere on the face or under the brow when applying shadow. The soap from Bvlgari made the entire Glossy Box smell floraly with a slight hint of musk. Out of all the products in this box the soap is the most expensive. A full sized bar costs $30 and the bar in the box was a third size of the full size. The nail wraps look interesting but I do not have high hopes for them. I have tried many different nail wraps and I seem to keep buying them or getting them in sample boxes. I am still on the fence rather I like them or not as they sometimes do not go on smoothly or after a days wear they start lifting near my cuticle area. I will give these Nail Rock Nail Wraps a try and let you know if they are worth the effort.
That about sums up the International Style Glossy Box for the month of February. Thanks for stopping by and I will see you next time.
