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Originally Posted by emmzk25 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Got my box today. Not really sure it fits with the slogan for the month...work that beauty? but still not bad. Not sure how to add pictures to a spoiler ....I probably need to get more tech savvy. I got 

- honestco lavender mint - bvlgari bath tea bag - wash with joe - Alterna bamboo style boho waves
-tigi brilliance glow blush. 
I have pics and details on the blog, and will try to figure out how to upload a pic :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Got my box today and we are box twins!!! I like everything but I'm not sure about theAlterna because I have very curly hair. I will never have tousled waves no matter what I put on my hair. LOL It may go in a trade pile but I love the way it smells!
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I forgot to include this in my last post- Did anyone get the haute color too? It looks so bad on my pale skin it's not even funny. I may try it again tomorrow just to be 100% before I give it away. It's much more like a bronzer then anything else.

 
Got my box today. I got the blush in "Lovely" (a darker mauve shade that I don't think suits my warm-toned pale skin at all) and the lip balm in the orange-vanilla (which is the flavor I wanted, but it irritated and dried-out my lips). I finally cancelled. I've been spending a lot lately on items I REALLY want, and Glossybox has been a disappointment since the one great box in January, in my opinion. It was going to take something awesome for me to keep it after two months in a row of bar soaps, and for another $21, this just didn't do it for me.

 
I got the Lavender mint lip balm and for those asking I didn't feel it tingling at all. It's VERY mild lavender mint. You can barely tell so it's not too overpowering. I was worried about lavender on the lips being weird but it's really nice. The mint is very subtle as well.
 

 
I am suppose to get 2 boxes this month. My renewed sub over lapped. Ooops!  Both of them should have been delivered today but my mail lady is LAZY. She tried to cram one box in my mail box. Failed, and just left it dangling out for anyone to drive by and take. The other is still marked as Out for delivery. Too lazy to get out of her truck and put it on the porch...Hopefully I get it Monday.

Originally Posted by LisaLeah /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got the Purely Simple and it has no tingle (or scent) whatsoever. I really like it! It's a nice simple hydrating lip balm.
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I got the same. I really like finally having one that is no scent no taste. Feels great on the lips too!

 
I got my box! Yay! I actually received it yesterday, but I've been so busy with work I didn't have a chance to come post about it.

Voila! -

LOVE IT! I received:



Variables: Tigi Cosmetics Blush in Haute - has anyone else received this shade, I don't recall anyone else stating that they had? At first I was thinking, Oh no, it's SO DARK and bronzey, what am I going to do with this?! Then I swatched it and it turned out lovely! It actually has hints of coral in the shimmer, I was quite surprised. Here's a swatch...excuse the darkness of the pic, it's pouring rain outside! On the left is about 4 swipes, on the right only one!



Honest Co. Lip Balm in Sweet Orange Vanilla - YAY! I was hoping for this scent. It smells just like an orangesicle to me. Looooove. Moisturizing AND smells good...I'm a happy gal.

Set Items:

Wash With Joe: I had some doubts with this one. I thought surely coffee and mint body wash is just...going to be...bizarre. I retract my statement. I am going to be buying LOADS of this stuff, it smells so delicious. It also makes your skin all tingly and refreshed afterwards! It also lathers really really well.

Alterna Boho Waves Mist: This stuff WORKS. This was another product I was hesitant to try. I've tried so many different wavey/curly misting sprays that just make my hair look gross, oily and dirty. This stuff took my hair away to the beach and back again! It's so awesome! Ready for a wavy pic? Here we are:



Bvlgari Bath Tea Bags: Ok, so there's ONE thing in this box that I don't like. I LOVE the concept...relaxing in a hot bath with one of these babies sounds amazing. However, they included a Bvlgari bath soap in February's box in this exact same fragrance and I did not like it at all. It was much much too strong and florally for me. So, there's no way I can even open the foil, last time I smelled it, it stuffed my nose up for a week! I will definitely be gifting it though!

Here's a pic of the blush on:



I was surprised at how much I like it. It's not my most favorite blush ever, but I'll definitely be using it again!

Great box!
 
Originally Posted by CheshireCookie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Alterna Boho Waves Mist: This stuff WORKS. This was another product I was hesitant to try. I've tried so many different wavey/curly misting sprays that just make my hair look gross, oily and dirty. This stuff took my hair away to the beach and back again! It's so awesome! Ready for a wavy pic? Here we are:


Holy crap - your hair looks fantastic! I've never tried the wavy look (I'm a daily blowout-and-curl kind of girl), but you've got me excited to try this product! What did you do?
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Originally Posted by CheshireCookie /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got my box! Yay! I actually received it yesterday, but I've been so busy with work I didn't have a chance to come post about it.

Voila! -

LOVE IT! I received:



Variables: Tigi Cosmetics Blush in Haute - has anyone else received this shade, I don't recall anyone else stating that they had? At first I was thinking, Oh no, it's SO DARK and bronzey, what am I going to do with this?! Then I swatched it and it turned out lovely! It actually has hints of coral in the shimmer, I was quite surprised. Here's a swatch...excuse the darkness of the pic, it's pouring rain outside! On the left is about 4 swipes, on the right only one!



Honest Co. Lip Balm in Sweet Orange Vanilla - YAY! I was hoping for this scent. It smells just like an orangesicle to me. Looooove. Moisturizing AND smells good...I'm a happy gal.

Set Items:

Wash With Joe: I had some doubts with this one. I thought surely coffee and mint body wash is just...going to be...bizarre. I retract my statement. I am going to be buying LOADS of this stuff, it smells so delicious. It also makes your skin all tingly and refreshed afterwards! It also lathers really really well.

Alterna Boho Waves Mist: This stuff WORKS. This was another product I was hesitant to try. I've tried so many different wavey/curly misting sprays that just make my hair look gross, oily and dirty. This stuff took my hair away to the beach and back again! It's so awesome! Ready for a wavy pic? Here we are:



Bvlgari Bath Tea Bags: Ok, so there's ONE thing in this box that I don't like. I LOVE the concept...relaxing in a hot bath with one of these babies sounds amazing. However, they included a Bvlgari bath soap in February's box in this exact same fragrance and I did not like it at all. It was much much too strong and florally for me. So, there's no way I can even open the foil, last time I smelled it, it stuffed my nose up for a week! I will definitely be gifting it though!

Here's a pic of the blush on:



I was surprised at how much I like it. It's not my most favorite blush ever, but I'll definitely be using it again!

Great box!
Love your review of the box! I hope I get the same.
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Nice review! I love your hair.

Originally Posted by CheshireCookie /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got my box! Yay! I actually received it yesterday, but I've been so busy with work I didn't have a chance to come post about it.

Voila! -

LOVE IT! I received:



Variables: Tigi Cosmetics Blush in Haute - has anyone else received this shade, I don't recall anyone else stating that they had? At first I was thinking, Oh no, it's SO DARK and bronzey, what am I going to do with this?! Then I swatched it and it turned out lovely! It actually has hints of coral in the shimmer, I was quite surprised. Here's a swatch...excuse the darkness of the pic, it's pouring rain outside! On the left is about 4 swipes, on the right only one!



Honest Co. Lip Balm in Sweet Orange Vanilla - YAY! I was hoping for this scent. It smells just like an orangesicle to me. Looooove. Moisturizing AND smells good...I'm a happy gal.

Set Items:

Wash With Joe: I had some doubts with this one. I thought surely coffee and mint body wash is just...going to be...bizarre. I retract my statement. I am going to be buying LOADS of this stuff, it smells so delicious. It also makes your skin all tingly and refreshed afterwards! It also lathers really really well.

Alterna Boho Waves Mist: This stuff WORKS. This was another product I was hesitant to try. I've tried so many different wavey/curly misting sprays that just make my hair look gross, oily and dirty. This stuff took my hair away to the beach and back again! It's so awesome! Ready for a wavy pic? Here we are:



Bvlgari Bath Tea Bags: Ok, so there's ONE thing in this box that I don't like. I LOVE the concept...relaxing in a hot bath with one of these babies sounds amazing. However, they included a Bvlgari bath soap in February's box in this exact same fragrance and I did not like it at all. It was much much too strong and florally for me. So, there's no way I can even open the foil, last time I smelled it, it stuffed my nose up for a week! I will definitely be gifting it though!

Here's a pic of the blush on:



I was surprised at how much I like it. It's not my most favorite blush ever, but I'll definitely be using it again!

Great box!
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Thanks for your review of the box. I was going to blow dry my hair, but now seeing your review, I might try the beach waves look today. I hope I get as good of a result as you.

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Originally Posted by CheshireCookie /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got my box! Yay! I actually received it yesterday, but I've been so busy with work I didn't have a chance to come post about it.

Voila! -

LOVE IT! I received:



Variables: Tigi Cosmetics Blush in Haute - has anyone else received this shade, I don't recall anyone else stating that they had? At first I was thinking, Oh no, it's SO DARK and bronzey, what am I going to do with this?! Then I swatched it and it turned out lovely! It actually has hints of coral in the shimmer, I was quite surprised. Here's a swatch...excuse the darkness of the pic, it's pouring rain outside! On the left is about 4 swipes, on the right only one!



Honest Co. Lip Balm in Sweet Orange Vanilla - YAY! I was hoping for this scent. It smells just like an orangesicle to me. Looooove. Moisturizing AND smells good...I'm a happy gal.

Set Items:

Wash With Joe: I had some doubts with this one. I thought surely coffee and mint body wash is just...going to be...bizarre. I retract my statement. I am going to be buying LOADS of this stuff, it smells so delicious. It also makes your skin all tingly and refreshed afterwards! It also lathers really really well.

Alterna Boho Waves Mist: This stuff WORKS. This was another product I was hesitant to try. I've tried so many different wavey/curly misting sprays that just make my hair look gross, oily and dirty. This stuff took my hair away to the beach and back again! It's so awesome! Ready for a wavy pic? Here we are:



Bvlgari Bath Tea Bags: Ok, so there's ONE thing in this box that I don't like. I LOVE the concept...relaxing in a hot bath with one of these babies sounds amazing. However, they included a Bvlgari bath soap in February's box in this exact same fragrance and I did not like it at all. It was much much too strong and florally for me. So, there's no way I can even open the foil, last time I smelled it, it stuffed my nose up for a week! I will definitely be gifting it though!

Here's a pic of the blush on:



I was surprised at how much I like it. It's not my most favorite blush ever, but I'll definitely be using it again!

Great box!
 
Originally Posted by CheshireCookie /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got my box! Yay! I actually received it yesterday, but I've been so busy with work I didn't have a chance to come post about it.

Voila! -

LOVE IT! I received:



Variables: Tigi Cosmetics Blush in Haute - has anyone else received this shade, I don't recall anyone else stating that they had? At first I was thinking, Oh no, it's SO DARK and bronzey, what am I going to do with this?! Then I swatched it and it turned out lovely! It actually has hints of coral in the shimmer, I was quite surprised. Here's a swatch...excuse the darkness of the pic, it's pouring rain outside! On the left is about 4 swipes, on the right only one!



Honest Co. Lip Balm in Sweet Orange Vanilla - YAY! I was hoping for this scent. It smells just like an orangesicle to me. Looooove. Moisturizing AND smells good...I'm a happy gal.

Set Items:

Wash With Joe: I had some doubts with this one. I thought surely coffee and mint body wash is just...going to be...bizarre. I retract my statement. I am going to be buying LOADS of this stuff, it smells so delicious. It also makes your skin all tingly and refreshed afterwards! It also lathers really really well.

Alterna Boho Waves Mist: This stuff WORKS. This was another product I was hesitant to try. I've tried so many different wavey/curly misting sprays that just make my hair look gross, oily and dirty. This stuff took my hair away to the beach and back again! It's so awesome! Ready for a wavy pic? Here we are:



Bvlgari Bath Tea Bags: Ok, so there's ONE thing in this box that I don't like. I LOVE the concept...relaxing in a hot bath with one of these babies sounds amazing. However, they included a Bvlgari bath soap in February's box in this exact same fragrance and I did not like it at all. It was much much too strong and florally for me. So, there's no way I can even open the foil, last time I smelled it, it stuffed my nose up for a week! I will definitely be gifting it though!

Here's a pic of the blush on:



I was surprised at how much I like it. It's not my most favorite blush ever, but I'll definitely be using it again!

Great box!


Originally Posted by Stemarber /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Nice review! I love your hair.
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Your hair looks fantastic!!!!! Really really great!!!!

Thank you for posting all these pics.

I love your blush too!!! It's such a flattering warm shade!
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I'm glad someone can wear the haute blush.

I didn't realize what a big part of the box the blush is. Earthy brown just makes me look like I have dirt on my face no matter how much I blend. It really seems like a bronzer and I don't see any coral in mine at all. I hope the hair product does amazing things to my stick straight hair because lip balm and body wash are just not exciting products to me :)

Sorry to be a downer but the haute blush color was quite a disappointment after seeing the color variations in the other boxes.

 
Hi! Got my box yesterday- but I'm not loving the blush shade. I got lovely- a deep pink. It wouldnt really suit my skin tone- would anyone be interested in trading their awaken for it?
 

 
Got my box yesterday.. its my first Glossybox and geez, I am in love. Nevermind that the mailman decided the best place to put it was in the ditch next to my mailbox rather than on my porch like a normal package...
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I got Awaken.. I wore it today and it is SO gorgeous. Great pigmentation, just the right amount of shimmer so that its glowy rather than glittery. I might end up buying some other colors. It was time anyways, since I hit pan on my trusty MAC Pink Swoon and Dollymix pans a few weeks ago.

The Honest Co. lip balm is great too.. super smooth and moisturizing. I got lavender mint and it smells REALLY nice.

They also remembered to include my free Zoya! I got a fullsize bottle of Zuza, which I believe was part of the 2012 Beach collection.. its a gorgeous color, but I dunno if I'm going to keep it. I may swap it away for something more in the realm of pink and purple.

The Bvlgari bath teabag will be anxiously awaiting me with a big bottle of Red Moscato once I'm done finals next week. I also got the Le Metier serum.. which I am frankly afraid to use out of fear I fall in love with it.

The jury is still out on the Alterna. I need to try it damp with my diffuser next time I wash my hair. It literally did nothing to my hair when I applied it dry. I'm hoping it will be a nice thing to take with me when we go beach camping in June so my hair doesnt look totally frightening.

Only real obvious dud  was the Wash With Joe Coffeemint bath gel. Does anyone else really find the scent uh.. unpleasant? It smells like old wet coffee grounds to me rather than fresh coffee beans, which is not something I wanna bathe with. I tried to pawn it off on my boyfriend, but I think he hated the smell more than me.

 
Yeah I also thought the theme did not fit but then that seems to be the usual.

Originally Posted by emmzk25 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Got my box today. Not really sure it fits with the slogan for the month...work that beauty? but still not bad. Not sure how to add pictures to a spoiler ....I probably need to get more tech savvy. I got 

- honestco lavender mint - bvlgari bath tea bag - wash with joe - Alterna bamboo style boho waves
-tigi brilliance glow blush. 
I have pics and details on the blog, and will try to figure out how to upload a pic :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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Originally Posted by amygab1126 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Holy crap - your hair looks fantastic! I've never tried the wavy look (I'm a daily blowout-and-curl kind of girl), but you've got me excited to try this product! What did you do?
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I spritzed the mist on my damp hair then let my hair air dry about 70% of the way, then I blow dried my bangs and scrunched my hair in my hands while I gently dried it. Afterwards I spritzed on a little more of the mist and there you are!
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Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Love your review of the box! I hope I get the same.
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Thanks, let me know what ya got!

Originally Posted by Stemarber /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Nice review! I love your hair.
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Thank you!

Originally Posted by LisaLeah /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Your hair looks fantastic!!!!! Really really great!!!!

Thank you for posting all these pics.

I love your blush too!!! It's such a flattering warm shade!
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Thanks!
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Originally Posted by page5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm glad someone can wear the haute blush.

I didn't realize what a big part of the box the blush is. Earthy brown just makes me look like I have dirt on my face no matter how much I blend. It really seems like a bronzer and I don't see any coral in mine at all. I hope the hair product does amazing things to my stick straight hair because lip balm and body wash are just not exciting products to me :)

Sorry to be a downer but the haute blush color was quite a disappointment after seeing the color variations in the other boxes.
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Aw, I'm sorry. I was surprised to see Haute in my box too. I was like...I'm SO PALE and I received the darkest shade! lol

Originally Posted by FormosaHoney /img/forum/go_quote.gif


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Your hair looks so great!  How fun!!

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Thank you!
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Ugh.  My box isn't scheduled to arrive until May 5th!  Hopefully they remember to send my nail polish.  I hate that they have some people getting their boxes almost two weeks before other people/

 
Originally Posted by jams /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Hi! Got my box yesterday- but I'm not loving the blush shade. I got lovely- a deep pink. It wouldnt really suit my skin tone- would anyone be interested in trading their awaken for iI
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I got awaken...I might be interested.

 

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