Wednesday 9 September 2015

GlossyBox August 2015: Unboxing and First Impressions

It has taken me quite a while to finally commit to subscribing to GlossyBox. I was hesitating a lot, whether it was worth subscribing monthly and whether the products are worth the value. Well, I watched enough YouTube videos to make my mind up and I decided to get the monthly subscription which is £10 + 3.25 P&P.

Enough of this talk and lets start unboxing August's GlossyBox. So excited! (aaaaaa!)



So this is how the actual GlossyBox looks when it comes out of the parcel packaging. I didn't take a picture of the actual parcel just because it has my address on it and I didn't think you guys would want to see that. I was very, very pleased to see how good of a quality the box was. It was of a hard cardboard which means you could easily use it for storage after taking out all the products and everything else in the box.





Moving on, when I opened the box I just kept smiling, because it's very clear to see that every box they pack and wrap, they all take extra care in doing so, as they are packaged very neatly. The sugar paper and the little bow (which is not in the picture, because my mother took it off :( ) wrapped around it, just looks so girly and glamorous. I couldn't wait to open the sugar paper and see what was inside! Also, the information leaflet on top, as I like to call it a cosmetics menu is very useful to look at. This is because you can see what's inside the box, it tells you what brand it is, where it's from, what the product does and how much it costs. Very handy! I decided to kind of collect them and put them in a little binder, or make it like a little book.



After looking at the brochure I opened up the sugar paper to see what goodies I was sent for August! Aaaaaaand I was extremely happy with every product I received, especially when it had four full sized products, just wow!

Here is a list of all the products, that were in the box and brief descriptions.



1. MeMeMe LIPGLIDE IN PLAYFUL PEACH

"The coral hue of this matte-velvet chubby lip crayon suits everyone and it's an ideal travel companion. Easy to apply on-the-go, it offers a hydrating, high-pigment colour that lasts all day."

Full-size £6.95 shop at www.mememecosmetics.com

First Impressions: I have already tried applying this product on my lips and I was very, very surprised. First of all, it was too easy to apply it, it wasn't sticky after application and it stays on for quite a long time. It is very creamy with a matte finish and very, very pigmented.



2. Manna Kadar LASH PRIMER

"Hailing from the US, this creamy gel formula is my new summer staple. It works to nourish your lashes thanks to the inclusion of vitamin B12, in turn leaving them conditioned and voluminous. What's more, you can layer it under mascara for an enhanced final effect."

Full-size £14.55 shop at mannakadaracosmetics.com

First Impressions: I have to be completely honest, so I will be. I haven't tried this product yet, but I will be using this for sure. The actual package is very cute and professional. The actual product is not very big, which can easily fit in a purse and it doesn't take uo a lot of space in a make-up bag. The actual brush applicator looks very much like a mascara brush, it should seperate the lashes very well, I will let you know once I try it out!



3.Emite ARTIST COLOUR POWDER BLUSH

"In May we asked blush or bronzer? You voted, we listened and now we're pleased to pop this blush/bronzer hybrid (we've coined it a 'blunzer') in your box. Hailing from pro-inspired Swedish brand Emite, it adds warmth to your complexion and lightly contours."

Full-size £20.59 shop at www.emitemakeup.com

First Impressions: I didn't get to try this product out either, however I tested out the pigmentation and the colour by dabbing and swiping my finger across the 'blunzer'. The texture is extremely creamy and light and the pigmentation is insane. So, I decided that I will not be using this product as the pigmentation is absolutely amazing, but the actual product is very, very dark in colour. Meaning, that the colour of this product is way too dark for my skin colour. I will not be throwing this product away, I will re-gift it or just simply give it to a friend.



4. Noabay CALMING FACE TONER

"This Spanish brand is top of our list for luxury natural products that look smart on your bathroom shelf. This citrus-scented liquid toner ticks four requirements, removing traces of make-up while also cleansing, calming and hydrating skin thanks to chamomile and gotu kola extracts. Plus it's 99.13% natural."

Full-size £10.65 shop at www.comprarcosmetica.es

First Impressions: I think this is my favourite product out of all five that I received. I cannot describe what wonders this miracle toner does to my skin. First time I used this toner, I couldn't believe how light it felt. It just feels like cleaning your face with water, like I know most toners they have this oily texture to them, but this feels just like water, so it really is suitable for any type skin. This doesn't dry out the skin or make it even more oily, This product I believe is not scented, however I can still scent a smell of berries, a very slight scent, but maybe it's just me! LOL..  I think I will be purchasing this again, once I finish this bottle. This came in a full size which I am extremely surprised.

SASS PURIFYING CLEANSER

"This gentle formula ensures you stay shower-fresh all day. It works as a probiotic to balance skin's PH levels, all while cleansing and energising - gently apply to the body in the shower and rinse with fresh water."

Full-size £7.00 shop at www.boots.com

First Impressions: Once again, I haven't had time to try this product out. I also don't really believe in the intimate cleansers and I have never tried one out before, so I don't know the effects and how it works.I believe, that this is also unscented which is good for the intimate areas of ours as they are very delicate.


As I have calculated the total of this box, the total came up to £59.74. I have only paid £10 + £3.15 PP for this monthly subscription box. I mean, this will save me more money each month, than going to any drug store and purchasing a lot of things I do not need!

I am obsessed! :)

www.glossybox.co.uk

Thank you for reading this very long post, I hope you enjoyed it and I hope it maybe helped some of you make up your minds about subscribing for this monthly subscription box. You can also purchase a one off, if you don't want to commit and you are not sure about this.

Once again, thank you for reading this and don't forget to follow us on all social media platforms!

See you soon, ladies!

With love, Girls Online xo - Vaiva







Tuesday 1 September 2015

Eveline 8in1 Total Action Concentrated Eyelash Serum Intensive Care Rebuilding: Review

My first reaction and result of using Eveline's 8in1 Total Action Concentrated Eyelash Serum Instensive Care Rebuilding.

I have found this serum accidentally on the internet, to be precise on Ebay, as I was looking for another bottle of Eveline 8in1 Total Action Intensive Nail Conditioner to buy. I came across this lash serum and instantly felt the urge to buy it. I wanted to get this item because the same series nail polish as mentioned above, has really improved the condition of my nails, baring in mind that I never had strong, long nails ever. So I clicked a few buttons, entered in my card details and purchased this item, putting quite a lot of hope in it and because I ordered it from Hungary (I think)... It didn't reach my letter box until couple of weeks after the purchase, however I was still very much excited about it.

When I received the item, the paper packaging was squashed, but that doesn't matter to me as long as the actual product and it's packaging is fine and the product is usable. Once I inspected the item I couldn't wait to try it. The product consistency is white and very creamy, which I am not bothered about at all. In the instructions it says: this serum can also be used before applying mascara, however said nothing about leaving it on over night and so on... So I took matters in to my own hands and that night before going to sleep, after I cleansed and moisturized my face I applied the the serum on my lashes. The white consistency leaves the lashes white, and the illusion of being longer. I knew that these type of products need a bit of time to work and that is not an instant thing, so I used it for a solid month, I am not gonna lie, I did miss a few days where I didn't apply the serum, but hey, that's life!

The actual applicator is the same as a plastic mascara brush, I loved it! It separated my lashes very well, prepared the lashes well for the mascara if I ever wore mascara after that. The product itself doesn't become clumpy with this brush and it doesn't stick your lashes together. Also, what I have noticed is that if you apply quite a fair amount of product on your lashes, they become white and the color stays until you have a shower or wash your face, but if you apply only a little amount of the product on to your lashes, then the product blends in with the color of your lashes. I wasn't really going by the book so every time I applied a fair amount of the product. My lashes didn't have any side effects because of the application of more product, a bit naughty of me, but oh well, actually did me rather a good job!

So after a month of applying the product almost every day, putting mascara on for the first time after a few weeks shocked me! My lashes looked super long and this is without the prime layer of the serum before mascara. My mum even noticed that my lashes have grown, and it is visibly clear to see that the lashes are longer than they've ever been before.

Because I'm a lazy chick, I haven't used it for about a month and I am wanting to get back on it, which I will do. I will be posting pictures before and after, now. Even though my lashes are quite long with mascara on, I will still use the serum to revitalize my lashes and condition them, no harm in doing that. So after about a month or longer I will post pictures on Instagram to show the improvement. I will also be leaving pictures of the products below and links to ebay accounts which sell these products.



Hope you enjoyed reading this review, I will be posting a few other posts inc. 20 min Moisturising Feet Mask with Argan Oil, GlossyBox opening and firs reactions September 2015, Borjuois 24H Eyshadow: Review and hopefully many more.

Please follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Google+, the links are in our profile.

Have a wonderful day ladies, Vaiva (GirlsOnlinexo)