Glossybox December 2012

[Mystica]

For those ragging on the Ziv polish, I received Ziv too, but just wanted to say thatI found a great use for it as holiday nail art since it's so opaque.  I painted my nails a deep red and used Ziv for candy stripes on some nails and gold berries on others.  It was so easy, dried fast, and didn't dry thick and clumpy at all, looks great, like a professional did it.  I don't own any gold polishes where I could do anything like this. 

I did try using the Ziv as a base on one nail and then putting the red as candy stripes, and that ended up being a disaster.  

I don't dig yellow or gold as a nail color either, since yellowed nails are generally a sign of bad health, bad habits, or aging, so its usually not too flattering or confidence boosting.  But I found that I really like this polish for holiday nail art.  Just thought I'd throw this out there as an idea for those who are disappointed that they received Ziv.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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

For those ragging on the Ziv polish, I received Ziv too, but just wanted to say thatI found a great use for it as holiday nail art since it's so opaque.  I painted my nails a deep red and used Ziv for candy stripes on some nails and gold berries on others.  It was so easy, dried fast, and didn't dry thick and clumpy at all, looks great, like a professional did it.  I don't own any gold polishes where I could do anything like this. 

I did try using the Ziv as a base on one nail and then putting the red as candy stripes, and that ended up being a disaster.  

I don't dig yellow or gold as a nail color either, since yellowed nails are generally a sign of bad health, bad habits, or aging, so its usually not too flattering or confidence boosting.  But I found that I really like this polish for holiday nail art.  Just thought I'd throw this out there as an idea for those who are disappointed that they received Ziv.

I'm unenthused about Ziv and hope I don't get it -- we'll see, two boxes, I hope one of them has storm and one has something else because I don't think my sister will like storm and storm is the only one of the three I wanted. Mostly because I can't pull off golds in my skintone, and I'd already bought a thick opaque gold to do nail art with in China Glaze Midnight Kiss. I can't really tell, but the two look pretty similar in swatches, but Ziv seems more actual gold where at least MK is a white-gold.

I mean, I wouldn't be mad. I'd actually still rather get Ziv than Electra. 

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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



So this was my Jewelmint piece and the chain is pretty 'heavy', about 1/2 inch wide. So I don't know what to do with this and it's pretty upsetting.. The Wella sample was a freaking foil sample. Even though I paid $13 (40% off blackfriday sale) I still feel ripped off with this useless junk. I talked to Jewelmint and they said that they have not seen this before. So it's probably some reject that they could not even put on the website. Yea, kudos glossybox.

They promise five samples a month, and we got six plus the jewelry, so the Wella was not one of the main samples, just a little bonus. Sorry you're upset with it, though! I agree with the above poster that that looks like a belt.

 

[Dalylah]

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

They promise five samples a month, and we got six plus the jewelry, so the Wella was not one of the main samples, just a little bonus. Sorry you're upset with it, though! I agree with the above poster that that looks like a belt.

Someone already posted in this thread that it is indeed a belt. They found it on the site.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

I will get my 2nd box tomorrow. I am hoping for a different Zoya (I love Storm, but I'd like to try any of the others except the gold) and any duplicate items will be put in a little gift box for my sister.

I do have to say that Newgistics has really stepped it up for me! Normally, it takes 9 days for me to get anything via Newgistics, and I got my first box in 5 days and will get the 2nd in 4. They must be hustling due to the holidays.

 

[mermuse]

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

This is what I got:


It's huge one me and it's really not my style. Then again... if it actually fitted, I probably wouldn't have mind it as much. 
 

I got that too! Well, technically it was in my mom's box and mine is back at home far away unseen.  I asked if she was interested in it and got a, "what do you think." look.  It's not my favorite thing from what I've seen, but it's not bad either.  It's fairly large on me too which detracts from it a bit.  I'm wearing it now and it's sort of flopping around.  Maybe I will try to layer it with another leather wrap bracelet that I already have. 

 

[pride]

Finally got home to check out the boxes I got and the one I ordered for my mom:

We got the same boxes except for the nail polish color and the jewelmint piece. We got Storm and Ziv and I'm pretty happy with those colors. My mom got a necklace and she seems to like it enough, I actually got those two mini rings! Except the fit isn't great, they fit on my two ring fingers ok and then my non-dominant middle and pointer, but it's hellish to take them off. 

 
We got the variation with the heat protect spray and the protein oil or w/e...disappointed. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I was really hoping for the lipstick.

 

[Beautyboxgal]

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

I received this belt, too.  But, the plating is peeling off the long metal part, so I wouldn't wear it even if I liked it.  Too bad.

 

[Katinka31]

I scored with this box!  I got this jewelry piece, which is ridiculously cute.  Also got the lipstick and Zoya in Storm.

 

[LisaLeah]

Originally Posted by princess2010 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got my box today and I'm really pleased with it.

I got the zoya in Electra and have already put it on. I wear shellac but I put it over a gray CND color and put the shellac Top Coat over it. It's so sparkly it's almost hypnotizing!



The body oil is intriguing me! I adore the smell and I've never used an oil in the shower. I think I'll really enjoy it.
I got the mark lipstick and the color is perfect for me, and probably most people. It's a good shade. Not too bright and not too light. I got the white tea bath and shower salts. . The perfume smells good. I probably wouldn't repurchase that because I have a scent I love. My jewelmint piece is the wishing box necklace.  I'm giving it to my BFF's little girl because I think she'll LOVE it.

I really liked the variety of this months box. I think it was a good mix or beauty products. The fact that I paid less than $10 for it is mindblowing especially when you compare it to a BB. 

I'm very excited to see the Man Repeller's January box!!! (worst name ever)

I am so glad you love your box. I loved mine too.

So sweet you are giving the necklace to a little girl /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />. I think GB did an amazing job this month. And yes, some of the jewelry was cheesy.

But honestly I think JewelMint is pretty cheesy overall. This was just an extra (like a Birchbox Luna Bar) to act as a gift. I think that''s fantastic.

Even if we would never wear the gift, we all know someone who would. 

I am excited to see the Man Repeller box too. I think it will be quirky and fun! Plus she is the hot new buzz as a fashion blogger...was front row at all the shows this year!

 

[LisaLeah]

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

For those ragging on the Ziv polish, I received Ziv too, but just wanted to say thatI found a great use for it as holiday nail art since it's so opaque.  I painted my nails a deep red and used Ziv for candy stripes on some nails and gold berries on others.  It was so easy, dried fast, and didn't dry thick and clumpy at all, looks great, like a professional did it.  I don't own any gold polishes where I could do anything like this. 

I did try using the Ziv as a base on one nail and then putting the red as candy stripes, and that ended up being a disaster.  

I don't dig yellow or gold as a nail color either, since yellowed nails are generally a sign of bad health, bad habits, or aging, so its usually not too flattering or confidence boosting.  But I found that I really like this polish for holiday nail art.  Just thought I'd throw this out there as an idea for those who are disappointed that they received Ziv.

oooh...post a pic! Your nails sound divine!

 

[LisaLeah]

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



I got that too! Well, technically it was in my mom's box and mine is back at home far away unseen.  I asked if she was interested in it and got a, "what do you think." look.  It's not my favorite thing from what I've seen, but it's not bad either.  It's fairly large on me too which detracts from it a bit.  I'm wearing it now and it's sort of flopping around.  Maybe I will try to layer it with another leather wrap bracelet that I already have. 

I think it would make a rather chic dog collar. Do you have a mini maltipoo by any chance? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[BFaire06]

I got three of the same boxes...which means three zoya elecktras and three box necklaces. I really wanted storm or the bottle necklace!

 

[LisaLeah]

Off topic slightly, but not really, since it deals with a highly coveted GB product. Missha BB Cream.

The Missha site is having a HUGE sale..30% off everything and lots of promo's from now until Xmas.

First time purchasers automatically get a FREE...full size Perfect Cover BB cream in #21, with a $1 purchase!

Plus there's free shipping over $40 with a "Santa gift from them to us"...and if you spend $60 you ALSO get a FREE Missha Signature Real Complete BB Cream in # 23. 

Ok, all these promo's and freebies are making your head spin...so let me break it down.

I just purchased the Perfect Cover BB cream in #23, and as a first time buyer on the site I got another full size tube in #21. 

Score!  A Missha for %30 off PLUS another Missha for free!

And my Santa gift that they automatically added to my cart was a Nail Stars polish kit...3 glitter polishes for FREE!

Did I stop there? No. I wanted to make the free shipping at $40 dollars, so I added two lipsticks.(packaging is stunning btw)

Then I realized $20 dollars more (for a $60 total) I would get ANOTHER FREE GIFT.

This gift was a full size Signature BB cream.

So a couple of face masks in my cart later...

and for $60+ I got 

2 FREE full size BB creams,(both the Perfect Cover in #21 as a first time purchaser, and the Signature Complete in #23 as a $60 spender) PLUS a nail polish kit with 3 glitter polishes, and free shipping!

Not to mention the purchases I did make were 30% off!

I thought this was a fantabulous deal and wanted to share.

It goes on until the 25th.

Ok, now we can go back to venting about how much we loved/hated our box!

 

[DragonChick]

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

For those ragging on the Ziv polish, I received Ziv too, but just wanted to say thatI found a great use for it as holiday nail art since it's so opaque.  I painted my nails a deep red and used Ziv for candy stripes on some nails and gold berries on others.  It was so easy, dried fast, and didn't dry thick and clumpy at all, looks great, like a professional did it.  I don't own any gold polishes where I could do anything like this. 

I did try using the Ziv as a base on one nail and then putting the red as candy stripes, and that ended up being a disaster.  

I don't dig yellow or gold as a nail color either, since yellowed nails are generally a sign of bad health, bad habits, or aging, so its usually not too flattering or confidence boosting.  But I found that I really like this polish for holiday nail art.  Just thought I'd throw this out there as an idea for those who are disappointed that they received Ziv.

Try using two/three coats of Ziv as the base then layer with the red over top of Ziv. I did something similar with Ziv as a base and masked off stripes then painted Logan over Ziv and it worked well. Ziv really needs a couple of coats to get good coverage. I wouldn't wear gold polish on it's own, but as a color for nail art, it's gorgeous.

 

[mermuse]

Originally Posted by LisaLeah /img/forum/go_quote.gifINSERT AWESOME MISSHA DEAL HERE

GAH.  I want to get this for gifts, but I got gifts already!

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

I think it would make a rather chic dog collar. Do you have a mini maltipoo by any chance? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

LOL, no, but I knew someone who had one as a desk dog, and he rocked.  I bet this would fit his neck too.  Hehe.

I'm going to go crazy wondering what's in my regular box that I won't get to see for nearly a full week.  BAH.

 

[Babs]

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

Off topic slightly, but not really, since it deals with a highly coveted GB product. Missha BB Cream.

The Missha site is having a HUGE sale..30% off everything and lots of promo's from now until Xmas.

First time purchasers automatically get a FREE...full size Perfect Cover BB cream in #21, with a $1 purchase!

Plus there's free shipping over $40 with a "Santa gift from them to us"...and if you spend $60 you ALSO get a FREE Missha Signature Real Complete BB Cream in # 23. 

Ok, all these promo's and freebies are making your head spin...so let me break it down.

I just purchased the Perfect Cover BB cream in #23, and as a first time buyer on the site I got another full size tube in #21. 

Score!  A Missha for %30 off PLUS another Missha for free!

And my Santa gift that they automatically added to my cart was a Nail Stars polish kit...3 glitter polishes for FREE!

Did I stop there? No. I wanted to make the free shipping at $40 dollars, so I added two lipsticks.(packaging is stunning btw)

Then I realized $20 dollars more (for a $60 total) I would get ANOTHER FREE GIFT.

This gift was a full size Signature BB cream.

So a couple of face masks in my cart later...

and for $60+ I got 

2 FREE full size BB creams,(both the Perfect Cover in #21 as a first time purchaser, and the Signature Complete in #23 as a $60 spender) PLUS a nail polish kit with 3 glitter polishes, and free shipping!

Not to mention the purchases I did make were 30% off!

I thought this was a fantabulous deal and wanted to share.

It goes on until the 25th.

Ok, now we can go back to venting about how much we loved/hated our box!

Thank you so much for the heads up!! I actually ended up paying for the $9 shipping but i ordered the travel size M Signature BB Cream for $12. So I paid $20 for a full size #21 (which will be too light but I can mix it with my slightly darkish one from GB) and a travel size and a free sheet mask. Can't complain there but a lot of their shades for the travel size is out of stock.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Gahhh. I am so tempted...but I am so broke and still need to buy my baby nephew his first Christmas gift...and I don't think he'd appreciate the bb cream...sigh.

 

[bluemustang]

So this was my Jewelmint piece and the chain is pretty 'heavy', about 1/2 inch wide. So I don't know what to do with this and it's pretty upsetting.. The Wella sample was a freaking foil sample. Even though I paid $13 (40% off blackfriday sale) I still feel ripped off with this useless junk. I talked to Jewelmint and they said that they have not seen this before. So it's probably some reject that they could not even put on the website. Yea, kudos glossybox.

I got this too! I am so glad I didn't pay full price for this box. I'm not usually a whiner with my subscriptions but what a lame piece if jewelry. I'm chunky and it barely fits around my waist = not attractive. I didn't care for the perfume at all and I got the gold polish /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />. I will try it for nail art tomorrow.

 

[Jess Bailey]

wondering if anyone has compared Ziv to OPI GoldenEye