GlossyBox is a monthly beauty subscription box. They have the best packaging in the business, their products are usually a deluxe size or full size, and the value is usually good too.
This box was sent to us for review purposes. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).
FYI: GlossyBox sends out multiple variations of the box during some months. So, there may be some variation between what I review and what you receive.
About This Box
The Subscription Box: GLOSSYBOX
The Cost: $21 a month (save more with 6-month or annual subscription)
LIMITED TIME DEAL: Use coupon code JAN20 to save 20% off any length subscription!
The Products: Deluxe and full-size beauty products.
Ships to: US and Canada
GlossyBox January 2019 Review
Each box comes with a fold-out card detailing the items included.
This month also came with a wine gift card from Naked Wines and a promo for a beauty bag with purchase from SkinStore.
Wanna see what’s inside? Let’s go!
ZEA Makeup Remover Wipes With Rose Hip Essential Oil – Estimated Value $1.46 (Buy 10 packs of 10 wipes for $14.59)
(All subscribers get this item.)
I love makeup remover wipes because sometimes I just don’t feel like actually washing my face. I know this is a terrible habit, especially for a skincare junkie! While I love that these have rosehip oil and smell herbal and amazing, they didn’t do a great job at actually removing my makeup without extra effort. These might be a good choice for after cleansing, as almost more of a toning step.
Kocostar Lemon Slice Mask – Retail Value $5.00
(All subscribers get this item.)
This is actually the third of this type of mask I have gotten in a box since the beginning of 2019. I admittedly am just not into the slice mask format, and I much more prefer a full mask. That being said, the serum in this one was really refreshing! It had a pleasant lemon scent and was very cooling. It also made me feel like summer is closer than it actually is! I wish they sold this same serum in a full sheet, as I would absolutely be buying more!
Sleek Makeup Highlighting Palette in Distorted Dreams – FULL SIZE! Retail Value $14.99
(All subscribers get this item.)
This little highlighter palette is really pretty! It has three creams and 2 powder options in various shades of pink, blue, green, blue, and opal. They are all incredibly sheer and subtle, making this a nice and affordable choice for someone who usually goes for more natural highlighters but wants to experiment. I personally love using formulas like this in the summer for that perfect dewy look with very little effort. Each of these shades could also double as incredibly sheer and luminous eyeshadows.
The colors are more vibrant in person, but hard to capture in a photo because the color comes from the iridescence!
Differin Adapalene Gel 1.0% Acne Treatment, 0.5 oz – FULL SIZE! Retail Value $12.98
(This is a variant item.)
I haven’t had an acne problem for a really long time (#blessed) but I have heard good things about this gel. I was happy to pass it along to a friend with a teenage son who is at that age where acne is literally awful and hard to manage. I hope that it can help him out a little!
Avant Skincare Deluxe Hyaluronic Acid Vivifying Face and Eye Night Cream, 50 ml – FULL SIZE! Retail Value $134.00
(All subscribers get this item.)
Oh, man, do I love a night cream. Bad day? Night cream. Angry skin? Night cream. Feeling old? Night cream. You get it! This one smells beautifully of flowers and ocean salt. It is a medium weight and absorbed very easily. It has a healthy dose of Hyaluronic acid, which is basically a skin moisture bomb. Did I mention the smell? Swoon! My skin was super soft when I woke up and ready for makeup without a primer. Do I think this is a $134 night cream? Probably not. The ingredients are solid, but that is a ton of cash for a smaller tube with relatively simple packaging. I still consider this a more than excellent addition to my night cream shelf.
Verdict: GlossyBox gave me a high-quality night cream, which already makes this month a winner for me. In addition, I also received a really cute and versatile highlighter palette, a sheet mask, and some acne gel that made a randomly thoughtful little gift. While not every item is my absolute favorite, you can’t deny the value this month. For $21 this box held a retail value of approximately $168.43. If you hate night creams (WHY?!) I could see this box possibly being a miss this month since that is where the bulk of the value comes from.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes! If you sign up in the month of January, this will be your first box!
LIMITED TIME DEAL: Use coupon code JAN20 to save 20% off any length subscription!
Value Breakdown: At $21.00 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Wipes $0.18
- Lemon Mask $0.62
- Differin $1.62
- Highlighter Palette $1.87
- Night Cream $16.71
Alternatively, each item in this box has an average cost of $4.20.
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