GlossyBox - June 2012

[MsMelly]

I received my first Glossybox last weekend. Loved the pink box. I liked the Shea Terra White Chocolate moisturizing body creme.  I haven't tried the Wella Enrich Moisturizing treatment cream (I dye my hair, so unless is specifically says for color treated hair I don't use). The Kinerase restructure firming cream didn't feel any different on my skin. I received a full size Show Off mascara, not used yet. Didn't like at all the Perfume Organic -Urban organic scent. And as for the First Aid Beauty Smooth Shave Cream, it was so-so. I've used better shaving cream.

On the whole, I'd have to say I was disappointed with my first box. And the price wasn't worth it. This was the only one I ordered, and don't think I'll be ordering any more. I just received my fourth Birch Box yesterday and I'm very happy with it, and the previous three. It's half the price of Glossy, and so far I really like what BB includes in their boxes, so I'll stick with them.

 

[crystalclear65]

I want to give GB a second chance, but with all the so called "issues" i might just hold off.

I was disappointed that i didnt get the Shea Terra lotion(i thought GB was giving out all the same boxes) so i im thinking ill take my $21 i would have spent on the GB, to them.

 

[TheNittyPretty]

Originally Posted by crystalclear65 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I want to give GB a second chance, but with all the so called "issues" i might just hold off.

I was disappointed that i didnt get the Shea Terra lotion(i thought GB was giving out all the same boxes) so i im thinking ill take my $21 i would have spent on the GB, to them.

I didn't get any of the Shea Terra in my GB (boo!) but apparently those products are amazing judging by all the rave reviews in this thread. I cancelled my GB sub and I think I'm going to take my $21.00 straight over to the Shea Terra site also, LOL! Sounds good to me and more worth it.

 

[Dots]

okay, so how long did it take for the blackheads to go away after using the black soap? And it was the liquid version, right? Was it the rose hips one or a different one? Just curious to know before I place my order in the next few days. Thanks!

 

[calexxia]

Originally Posted by Dots /img/forum/go_quote.gif
okay, so how long did it take for the blackheads to go away after using the black soap? And it was the liquid version, right? Was it the rose hips one or a different one? Just curious to know before I place my order in the next few days. Thanks!

I used the rose hips liquid one, in the manner I mentioned earlier. The first day, I saw a noticeable difference, and by the third day, I didn't see ANY blackheads, including a couple that NOTHING else ever seemed to make go away.

 

[kcrowebird]

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

I used the rose hips liquid one, in the manner I mentioned earlier. The first day, I saw a noticeable difference, and by the third day, I didn't see ANY blackheads, including a couple that NOTHING else ever seemed to make go away.

You guys have seriously sold me on this stuff. Ordering now.

 

[JessP]

The way that I use it (my skin isn't sensitive) is to leave a thin layer on for about five minutes, massage it off with one of my exfoliating mitts, then do a quick wash with it. It really surprised me how well it worked on my blackheads. Can't say enough good about it.

I wonder if I could/should use it with my Clarisonic? Maybe I'll try it once and see how my skin reacts.

 

[calexxia]

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

I wonder if I could/should use it with my Clarisonic? Maybe I'll try it once and see how my skin reacts.

How sensitive are you to start with? Pink Sith had a HORRIBLE inflammation from that, but she DOES have sensitive skin.

 

[JessP]

How sensitive are you to start with? Pink Sith had a HORRIBLE inflammation from that, but she DOES have sensitive skin.

Oh good to know - my skin is definitely sensitive to some ingredients e.g. I had a horrible reaction to whatever is in Supergoop face & body sunscreen, yikes. I'm not usually too affected by exfoliating but it might be best to go Calrisonic-free with this.

 

[yanelib27]

okay, so how long did it take for the blackheads to go away after using the black soap? And it was the liquid version, right? Was it the rose hips one or a different one? Just curious to know before I place my order in the next few days. Thanks!

I have both and I find the liquid soap does a better Job of getting rid of the blackheads. It takes all of the gunk out of your pores, its amazing. at first I used it as the directions in the back of the bottle say, but I would use a lot of it and that's probably why it irritated and dried my face out so bad. Now I dont usr a lot, and use it as I would a regular face wash. But not every day. I use it every 3 days or so.

 

[Dots]

I used the rose hips liquid one, in the manner I mentioned earlier. The first day, I saw a noticeable difference, and by the third day, I didn't see ANY blackheads, including a couple that NOTHING else ever seemed to make go away.

I have both and I find the liquid soap does a better Job of getting rid of the blackheads. It takes all of the gunk out of your pores, its amazing. at first I used it as the directions in the back of the bottle say, but I would use a lot of it and that's probably why it irritated and dried my face out so bad. Now I dont usr a lot, and use it as I would a regular face wash. But not every day. I use it every 3 days or so.

I'm on my phone so hopefully it formats correctly. I definitely have sensitive skin but have this sprinkling of blackehads around my nose which showed up in the last year and doesn't seem to go away. Maybe I can use it with an exfoliating mitt on my nose...I think I can be a little more mean to my nose... I'm excited, I hope they go away quickly. I did hear the scent is rather intense...? Thanks for the feedback!

 

[princess2010]

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

I'm on my phone so hopefully it formats correctly.

I definitely have sensitive skin but have this sprinkling of blackehads around my nose which showed up in the last year and doesn't seem to go away. Maybe I can use it with an exfoliating mitt on my nose...I think I can be a little more mean to my nose...

I'm excited, I hope they go away quickly. I did hear the scent is rather intense...?

Thanks for the feedback!

I don't notice a scent at all. It's definitely not intense. I must say my blackheads are going away!! I've been using it for 4 days or so and I can tell a difference!

 

[Dots]

Ok good! Glad to hear that the scent isn't too intense. I just spent some time at Sephora looking for a new cleanser to go with my Clarisonic because my regular one is too light and foamy but didn't find much, so just got my usual and used it a different way and it worked great. Now, looking forward to getting this black soap for my nose. Is it helping the blackheads or the pores, too? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[JessP]

I don't notice a scent at all. It's definitely not intense. I must say my blackheads are going away!! I've been using it for 4 days or so and I can tell a difference!

Are you using it once a day or both am/pm? I know you have sensitive skin - trying to gauge what would be best for mine (which is also sensitive, but maybe not quite as much as yours).

 

[JessP]

Ok good! Glad to hear that the scent isn't too intense. I just spent some time at Sephora looking for a new cleanser to go with my Clarisonic because my regular one is too light and foamy but didn't find much, so just got my usual and used it a different way and it worked great. Now, looking forward to getting this black soap for my nose. Is it helping the blackheads or the pores, too? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I've found that it has a very natural/earthy type scent that I can't quite place but it's not overly strong. I've also noticed that this cleanser can be a bit messy - it's dark brown and kind of drippy. Learned my lesson the hard way while wearing a white bathrobe.. Lol.

 

[Dots]

All of you totally talked me into that cleanser. Oh!! I think I may also order that dark chocolate exfoliator product!! Thanks!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[JessP]

All of you totally talked me into that cleanser. Oh!! I think I may also order that dark chocolate exfoliator product!! Thanks!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Ooh let us know how the exfoliator is if you end up getting it!

 

[Dots]

Ooh let us know how the exfoliator is if you end up getting it!

Absolutely will!! I kinda just want it cus it smells like chocolate! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MyriadVoices]

Has anyone used the black soap bar (not liquid) on their body? The black/brown lather is a little off-putting. Anyone have good results on that to share?

 

[Caryatid]

It works really well!