September 2011 GlossyBox

I recently received the latest GlossyBox in the post. Just last month I talked about my first experience with this subscription service. I wasn't that enthusiastic but over the past few weeks I've grown to love two of the products in that box. In case you missed that post here's a brief intro: 

GlossyBox is a subscription service costing £10 per month plus £2.95 shipping (total £12.95). Your hard earned cash gets you a delightful pink and black package shipped to your home each month containing beauty miniatures to try out. Occasionally the items are full size which is a nice little bonus. If you like 'em you can repurchase via the web site.

This month the GlossyBox offers 5 Future Classics.

Eeek! The HD Brows Palette immediately made my heart beat faster! I was so excited to try this. 

I'm always on the look out for a new shampoo and conditioner duo as I tend to swap haircare up quite a bit and rarely stick to the same lines - I was pleased to see the Rahua sachets in there especially as they use 100% organic and natural ingredients.

In short - the HD Brows Palette is ace! The shampoo and conditioner is great - I've used it all week and my hair is happy. The Plum perfume sample - not my cup of tea unfortunately. Green People Day Solution - my skin tends to be happy with pretty much any moisturiser; I have quite a large collection which I'm working my way through. Still, I'm pleased to have this. It feels lovely on the skin and the fact that it's 94% organic is a huge bonus. Moá The Green Balm - a wonder balm that works a treat on the cuticles!

A feature I missed last month, which I stumbled across this week, is the 'magazine' element of the web site. Here you'll find tips and information that helps you make the most of the product. Super useful!

My overall verdict on my GlossyBox experience so far: It is fun to receive something in the mail and it's neat to discover new (niché/exciting/luxury) products, carefully selected by the GlossyBox girls. The HD Brows Eye Brow Palette was a wonderful surprise. I've always wanted to try something like this and playing around with it has definitely been the highlight of my week! The Murad Cleanser from last month's box was a cool find and I've been using it every day in place of my usual cleanser - really pleased to have discovered that and could imagine purchasing it in the future.

I'm pretty sure there will be at least one stand out product in every box which rocks your world - there was for me (Murad Cleanser & KMS lotion last month and HD Brows Palette this month). The question you have to ask yourself is whether that's enough to justify the subscription price. My guess is that, for many of you, it will be. Personally, I'm currently saving all my pennies (it's on my 30 Before 30) so won't sign up but I would love this as a gift subscription.

Did any of you receive the September box? What's your verdict? Have any products from past boxes become firm favourites amongst your routine? Leave a comment and tell all!

This post is sponsored by GlossyBox. If you're not sure what this means please check out my disclosure. The opinion expressed is my own!