November Topbox - My 1st!

I was so excited to receive my first Topbox this month! I haven't been overly impressed with GlossyBox lately and finally am off of Topbox's wait list, so I decided to make the switch! Both boxes have increased their prices, but Topbox is still way more affordable!

I received box 8, and this is what was inside!

I received the following items:

1. A 3g sample of Benefit They're Real! Mascara  - $ 10.24

2. A FULL SIZE China Glaze Nail Polish from their On Safari Collection in I Herd That - $ 10.00

3. A 9.24g sample of a new product called Cuccio Naturale Butter Blend in pomegranate & fig - $ 0.73

4. A 5mL sample of Roberto Cavalli perfume - $8.00

TOTAL VALUE: $ 28.97

Overall, I am very happy with with this box! The brands are actually luxury and not drug store and I haven't tried any of these products before! 

I love the benefit mascara! It might just be my new go to brand! I like how fats drying the China Glaze polish is, but I don't think the sparkles are for me. The lotion has a wonderful scent and absorbs nicely. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the perfume, right now I'm addicted to Lancome's La vie est belle and nothing can quite compare! I am really impressed with this subscription service so far and think it's great value for what you pay! I can't wait for next month's box!

November Julep Maven Box!

My November Julep Maven Box came last week!

If you haven't signed up for Julep yet, use the code PENNY to get your Intro Package for $0.01 when you become a Julep Maven today! There are no catches, so no need to be skeptical! You can cancel after you receive your intro box, but most people fall in love with the products and continue with the subscription! I had intended to cancel, but am now hooked!

This month focused on their suede collection and I decided to try out the American Beauty style. This month, the colours are matte metallics. This month the box also came with pink grapefruit body frosting and 3 one step polish remover pads.

So far, I've tried everything except the polish remover pads. I am in love with the body frosting! When I first saw that it was grapefruit scented, I wasn't sure if I would like it or not, but it smells so good! The consistency of the cream is amazing, it really is think like frosting (in a good way though!) A little soaks into my skin easily. I have very sensitive skin and this cream didn't irritate it at all! The two polishes I received are Amber and Brit. They dry amazingly fast, but don't wear well at all. These polish chip very easily. I really like the look of them, but Amber left my nails looking really yellow and gross when I removed what was left of it.

Overall, I enjoyed the contents of this month's box, but am not thrilled with the Amber colour because of the yellow tinge it leaves behind. I'm excited to see what they have in store for us over the holidays!

Goodbye, Glossy Box...An overall Review

Well, I have been with GlossyBox since June and am now going to call it quits.

Overall, I don't hate GlossyBox, but with the price increase I think I'm going to take a break. I have enjoyed many samples from this company and have loved all of their full sized products! However, they are starting to repeat products and there seems to be little luxury or variety. Below is a summary of the boxes that I have received from June-October 2012. Keep in mind that though the value is usually quite high, I went by the card that comes in the box, which usually is higher than what you would pay in a local pharmacy or department store. you can also go back and see my reviews of each box :)

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June 2012 Total Value: $61.04	FULL SIZE	Biore Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser	$9.99
	14mL	Neutragena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 55	$2.54
	FULL SIZE	Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz	$16.99	Love this product!
	7mL	Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex	$4.34
	FULL SIZE	Cover Girl Flipstick – Blendable Lip Duo in Minx	$12.50	Hated the colour
	FULL SIZE	Gillette Venus Embrace Razor	$13.43
	1	Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips	$1.25	Repurchased
July 2012 Total Value:  $41.00	FULL SIZE	Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer, in Cherry	$5.99	Love this product!
	FULL SIZE	John Freida Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray	$13.99
	FULL SIZE	Dove Visible Care Softening Crème Body Wash	$5.99
	FULL SIZE	Zoya Nail Polish in the colour Wednesday	$8.00	Good product
	30mL	Alessandro International Pedix Feet Heel Rescue Balm	$ 5.99
	4	BeautySoClean Cosmetic Sanitizer Wipes	$1.04
August 2012 Total Value:  $27.06 + the LipStick	50mL	Sebastian Potion 9 Lite	$6.98
	10 count pack	Bioré Make-up Removing Towelettes	$3.99
	FULL SIZE	Krylolan for GlossyBox LipStick in Glossy Pink	Unknown Cost	Nice colour
	FULL SIZE	Layla Smalto "Bijou" Nail Polish	$11.99	Very small, fast drying.
	Travel Pack  (1 bandage and a shoe size wheel?)	Elasoplast SOS Blister	$1.20
	Sample pack	Befine Fine Food Skin Care Products 1.                 0.5 oz. Warming Clay Mask - $0.40 2.             10mL Pore Refining Treatment Scrub - $0.67 3.             10mLNight Cream - $0.50 4.             10mL Gentle Cleanser - $0.33 5.              10mL Exfoliating Cleanser - $1.00	$2.90
September 2012 Total Value:  $47.61	40mL	Wella Professionals Mirror Polish Shine Spray	$12.99
	4mL	B. Kamins SPF20 Bio-Maple Lip Balm	$5.38
	12mL	B. Kamins Bio-Maple Body Lotion	$2.73
	17g	Dove Clear Tone Anti-Perspirent	$1.51
	FULL SIZE	NYX Cosmetics: The Crimson Amulet Collection Make-Up Palette	$25	Love this product!
October 2012 Total Value:  $80.12	5mL	Jouviance Rejuvenating Anti-Aging Cream (Normal-Dry Skin)	$9.83
	FULL SIZE	Modelco Flipstick Duo	$38.75	Nice colour & scent.
	FULL SIZE	Zoya Nail Polish in Emme	$8.00	Repeated product
	50ml	Sebastian Professional Trilliance Shampoo	$3.16
	50ml	Sebastian Professional Trilliance Conditioner	$3.39
	FULL SIZE	A  Gillette Venus & Olay Razor	$16.99	Repeated product