My first Glossybox October 2012

Because I have been less than impressed with a couple of my beauty boxes the last couple months I decided to splurge!

Glossybox has a big claim, "GLOSSYBOX is an online subscription service that has fast become a favorite of beauty addicts worldwide." 

I was somewhat intrigued so I thought why not sign up, I can always cancel if I don't like what I get. 

My box came yesterday. I was beyond excited. 

 My first box included:

• Basq Skin Care Calm Resilient Body Oil, 2 oz which is full size (value of $20)
Award winning blend of All Natural Oils packed with skin essential Omegas and Fatty Acids for skin strengthening, toning and protection. Now in a new relaxing Lavender aroma. Ideal for pregnancy, weight loss or toning loose, slack skin. Built to absorb deeply and quickly for intense moisturization and repair. 

• Alterna Bamboo-Luminous Shine Mist, .85 oz. Full size is 4 oz. at $22. This formula combines strengthening pure organic bamboo extract with shine-amplifying organic Indian gooseberry in a weightless finishing mist that polishes any hair type with sheer mirror-like shine. Infused with Color Hold® technology for maximum color retention and nourishing antioxidants that prevent free radical damage, this product also eliminates frizz and flyaways.

• Blood Orange Exfoliating Loofa Soap, Full Size at $8.00

  Radiance is yours, my dears, when you grab a hold of our sublimely sophisticated Blood Orange glycerin loofa bar.   Sheer floral notes join forces with a citrus kick and mellow Italian bergamot for a bar none soaping experience delivering mild moisture and gentle exfoliation.  Leave dry skin behind with a few flicks of this noteworthy disk.
• Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Purity, .5 oz Full size (value of $14)
• Modelco, Lip Duo Lipstick & Ultra Shine Lip Gloss, Full Size (value of $39?) I couldn't actually find where to buy this product online. 

 The Basq body oil is awesome! This is a product that you can get at Saks so I have great respect for it already.

The Alterna Hair Oil was okay. I have used their color care products before and they are nothing I think I would purchase.

The Loofa Soap is genius! Soap and Loofa in one? I wish I had thought of that! Orange isn't the greatest scent in my book but still.

The illamasqua Nail varnish is a peach color which is okay I guess but never a color I would buy on my own. The test will be does it last a couple days.

The Modelco Lip Shine and Lipstick is a great idea. I do not typically wear lipstick but this would be great for someone who does. It even had a little mirror on it. I found it weird that I couldn't actually find this to purchase online.

The box had upwards of $80 in products which was awesome BUT I was reading some other blogs that your "introductory box"is the best one in which you will get full size products and this will not be the case each month. I thought I had just hit a good month. I actually was less impressed with the reviews I saw of previous boxes than most. I will hang on for a couple months to give them a fair chance.