The month of October literally whirled by and I got so swamped with life and work that I did not manage to set aside some time to do up a mention about the October Trove. I feel apologetic about that and it's too late to do a Trove overview for that now so here's me atoning for it by being rather early with my November mention!

Or at least early in my terms! Heh.

One thing I like about Vanity Trove and I suppose this is purely from a blogger's perspective is how I receive the Trove towards the end of October and have the whole of November to enjoy using the items and doing up an entry about it!

On top of that, due to Vanity Trove's option of purchasing back-ordered or current month's trove (for a wee bit more at S$30), readers that are enticed by a trove after seeing the run-down of it are able to purchase it!

I like that idea very much as it is almost instant gratification as opposed to being enticed by this month's trove only to subscribe for next month's which may or may not end up being my cup of tea.

Well, I think that is about lengthy enough for an intro, let's take a look at the November Trove!

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November's edition brings about the Dream Girl concept and comes packed with products to aid with skincare and makeup to help you feel beautiful in your own skin!

Kicking it off, hydration seems to be one of the key factors within the trove or within mine at least.

Za Amino Refreshing Gel (Sample)

The Za Amino Refreshing Gel has a very comfortable texture that is both watery and gel-like, allowing for quick penetration and an instant boost of hydration on the skin. I like that it is perfect for use in our hot hot climate but while there are claims of the product (through it's literature) supplementing a good amount of moisture, I would still reserve this for day-hydration and reach for a richer one at night.

URIAGE Moisturizing Refreshing Cream Gel (Sample)

With the name Moisturizing Refreshing Cream Gel, I may have expected a little more of this product. The cream was quite light in texture yet not gel-like either and was easily absorbed into the skin. In fact, almost a little too easily seeing as I expected a tad more hydration but for those looking for a lighter night cream for non-AC conditions, you could perhaps give this a look!

SKINC Happy Hand Dew (full-sized)

Do you have Happy hands? Well, maybe using this SKINC Hand cream can help your hands a little in achieving a positive outlook! Ha, okay I kid but I do love the adorable name of this product and the fact that it is a full size inclusion within the Trove. Equipped with the ability to hydrate your hands, tackle finelines / wrinkles and do all that while hardly leaving a stick or greasy trace, I'm sure that our hands are not the only ones happy with this!

Ichikami Shampoo, Conditioner & Hair Mask (Sample)

Actually, I am no stranger to this range of items from Ichikami, having gone through a full bottle of shampoo and conditioner some time back while still using the hair mask every now and then. From what I can recall, I like these products as they work well (lovely lather), washes and conditions fine, plus it smells great in the shower! Though these seem to be on the heavier side, as with most Japanese shampoos, so these may not be as well received by those with finer or limper hair textures.

Mekhala Living Tamarind Facial Cleanser (Sample)

This familiar brand name makes an appearance again, after Vanity Trove had previously featured their Black Rice Shampoo and Conditioner which smelt divine but didn't work as fab. I haven't actually given this cleanser a go just yet so I can't comment on how well it cleans but scent-wise I am quite in love with it. Apparently, like the science of Cetaphil, this is not a foaming cleanser as it is free of some chemical additives. While being chemical additive free is awesome and all, I know of some that don't take to the non-foaming aspect as well so... just a heads up!

Adore Sanitary Pads (2 Packs)

Okay, first off, quick apologies for this very in-your-face photo of sanitary pads but I can't help to think that the packaging and way this promotional duo was packaged is super adorable. It makes pad look cute! Okay, yet another inappropriate comment. I think it is interesting for Vanity Trove to cover all aspects of female grooming, from makeup to skincare and even feminine hygiene which seems a bit of a throw-off at first but oh well... these are good to pack for traveling!

SASA S$5 Discount + BB Cream Samples

This month's Trove also comes with a S$5 discount at Sasa stores and while I haven't given the letter a good read to see the terms and conditions, I wonder if this move prompts future collaborations with Sasa. Perhaps a Sasa-exclusive Trove? Just throwing stuff out there now...

Discount aside, there are also sample satches of BRTC BB Creams which I don't have the best impression of as I recall them breaking me out back in the day. I suppose I could be a little more adventurous and try them once more, accounting the previous experience to not properly removing it due to my makeup noobness back then or my volatile skin conditions.

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So wrapping up November, this is a trove packed with some really interesting products from cleansers, to BB Creams, to Sanitary Pads and of course the bulk of it being hydrating goodness.

If you are interested in the Trove, you can pick it up from Vanity Trove at S$30 or if this trove has struck an interest in Vanity Trove for you, feel free to subscribe to them monthly at a fee of S$25!

Hope everyone had a great week thus far and I am just rolling around in how awesomely short this work-week feels!

Thanks for reading!

Disclosure:
Products were provided to me for review consideration.
I am not affiliated to them and all opinions expressed are my own.

Bring on the balloons, party poppers and a huge Happy Birthday banner because Bellabox had just turned 1 in the month of October! While I'm a little late to the party, only mentioning this nearing the end of the month... better late than never? :)

Celebrating this occasion, the October Bellabox seems to have evolved from the soft baby pink to a mature rouge tone. I actually love the shade of this October box.

Being a year old isn't what you would define as grown up in people-terms but in company-terms, it is definitely a maturing milestone!

With October's subscription box, Bellabox invites us all to join them in this party with products from NUXE, Bioderma and Guerlain!

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Let's have a look!

I shall do my usual of giving a quick description of the product but we all know how 'quick' my descriptions always end up being!

NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Usage Dry Oil

This multi-usage oil can be used on the body, face (which I daren't try, just cause), hair and even as a pampering session by adding a couple of drops into a hot bath. The major plus point of this oil is how amazing it smells but beware, there is a very evident jasmine (I think?) floral note to it so if you aren't a Jasmine person, maybe the scent may not appeal as much. I personally cannot explain how much I love the scent of this.

NUXE Body 24hr Moisturizing Lotion

Enriched with sweet almond and sunflower oils, this body moisturizer is made from a natural formula that is absorbed into the skin at a very quick pace, allowing for you to get dressed almost immediately. The sample tube is a little small for me to slather it all over myself and test how it hydrating it really is but I find it works great as a hand cream. It rids the dry and rough skin sensation in my palms without a greasy feeling after as well. I may look into the full size just to try it out on my body and see how it holds up.

NUXE Face and Body Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel

This soap-free cleansing gel carries a rather musky scent to it and sits great in an unwinding regime. I don't know about ultra-rich but while it is as light-weight as a gel, it doesn't leave the skin feeling stripped or dry after wash. In fact it seems to infuse a little nourishment in the short duration that it is on my skin. I quite like this but the scent may prove a little heavy when I'm not in the mood for it.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Solution

This super cutesy bottle needs no introduction... on here at least! I have already spoken about it here and compared it against the Oily variant here. Though incase you have missed those entries, I love this. Love, major love! A bottle this small may hardly be of substantial use (probably a week at best?) though I can't deny that it is adorable.

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire EDT

A relatively new fragrance in town, the Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire (which stands for Little Black Dress) had received some attention during its launch. I was intrigued by it, got a quick whiff of it in the departmental stores and subsequently fell in love. I cannot justify another perfume purchase now but this little sample is lovely to have! La Petite Robe Noire is an inclusion of roses, orange blossoms, musk, cherry and apple. I shan't going into a perfume description here but go get a spritz of it if light feminine scents that are mildly floral, mildly 'soapy' are your thing!

All that aside, there was also a special Bellabox inclusion with their Birthday box! Which leaves me to think... is it Bellabox's birthday or mine? ha.

Check out the very statement hot-pink double-sided compact mirror that was included; it is 'normal' on one side and magnified on the other.

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In all, festive birthday celebratory mood aside, I am liking this Bellabox because it brings the whole initial beauty subscription box joy back to me. The whole 'randomly being introduced to something I have never ventured into / tried and liking it in the end' sort of thing.

Case in point, NUXE.

It is a brand I have heard brief mentions about them yet I have no clue what products they actually have. Thus after using what was included within this Bellabox, it's safe to say that I will be checking out more items from NUXE and probably picking up the full-size of the Multi-Usage oil just because I like it that much!

Before I end this post, a biggggg Happy Birthday once more to Bellabox!

Visit Bellabox if you are interested in a month subscription which would cost S$19.90.

Thanks for reading and do you have anything from NUXE to recommend?

Disclosure:
Products were provided to me for review consideration.
I am not affiliated to them and all opinions expressed are my own.

Its nearing the end of September and I have yet to give this month's beauty boxes a mention!

I am sure by now they would have surfaced just about everywhere and everyone has gotten their boxes, which defeats the purpose of my entry, but I would still like to give them a round up post.

I received Vanity Trove in the early part of September and Bellabox sometime mid-September so I would kick start this entry with what I got first!

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September's Vanity Trove welcomes the transition into Fall and although we don't have seasons here in Singapore, it is still nice to acknowledge these beauty trends and somewhat 'go with the times' or rather, go with the direction of the rest of the world!

The Trove is segmented into various 'categories' and I like that within the provided brochure, they list down the product variations within each category.

If you squint and read the brochure, you will get what I mean!

As we all know, not everyone's trove is the same as they like to switch up the contents but this layout or method of explaining it makes it feel a lot more 'controlled'. It also gives you the impression that you aren't quite missing out on anything since it is shuffling within the same 'category'.

Here's a quick look at what was in September's Trove!

Princess Pinki (Lip, Cheeks and Nipple Cream)

Making a return to the Trove, Princess Pinki is a tint that you can use on your lips, cheeks (and also nipples, heh!) to give it a pinkish hint. Though hint is probably too mild a word to use. It dispenses clear and turns a rather vivid pinkish tone when left on the skin for awhile. That tint actually seems to stain the skin because I had a pink mark on my hand (where I swatched it) for pretty much the whole day, even after showering.

Oilum Body Cleanser & Oilum Revitalizing Lotion (Sample)

To aid with wrinkle-free and hydrated skin in Singapore's non-existent Fall, we have here Oilum's Body Cleanser and Revitalizing Lotion. I haven't given these a shot yet because bath and lotion stuff this size is always stashed for travel.

Vanity Trove had the Oilum Scrub Bar and Oilum Cleanser Bar up for rotation amongst their boxes.

Essie Nall Polish in Mink Muffs

You could say I was pretty darn excited when I saw the bottle and the shade. Essie's Mink Muffs is one of the colors that have always been on my mind – I would like to haul it yet I am always distracted with everything else. I will definitely be swatching this lovely milk chocolate shade soon!

Goodskin Labs Serum

Part of the skin enhancing aspect of the Trove, this was thrown in under the category that also contained variants like JK Acne Cleanser Bar, Shu Uemura White Recovery EX+ and Shu Uemura Skin Purifier.

Rimmel Glam'Eyes Eyeshadow

Not forgetting some love for the peepers, this Trove sheds some light on Rimmel products and if you did not get the quad, you would have received either a Rimmel Mascara or Rimmel Lipstick.

I am pleased with what I randomly received in mine and the colors are just perfect to play around with on a work day. As I had never played around with Rimmel prior, the pigmentation and smoothness of these shadows surprised me!

Bvlgari Omnia Coral Fragrance (Sample)

Aside from introducing skincare and makeup items, this trove also covers some new scents, either Bvlgari Omnia (as you see here) or DKNY's Be Delicious. I'm not exactly a DKNY Be Delicious fan (oh blasphemy!) so I am glad I received the Omnia variant and I do like the pleasant feminine appeal this scent gives.

All that aside, there were a couple more Vanitytreats thrown in, courtesy of and in partnership with Watsons!

Leaders Insolution Hydrogel Eye Therapy Patch

Montagne Jennesse Masque in Fruit Smoothie (Sample size)

Well, that ran longer than I had intended but this wraps up what you get in Vanity Trove in September!

While I may be late with my mention, Vanity Trove gives you the option of purchasing the current month's trove (backorders) incase you wish to inspect the contents before you decide.

Purchasing backordered Troves will cost you S$5 more than their monthly subscription price.

Visit Vanity Trove to subscribe monthly for S$25 and await the November Trove or purchase the September Trove at S$30!

p.s. Vanity Trove pictures were all taken with the trustee Samsung S3 camera!

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Moving on with the beauty boxes, here's Bellabox's take on September.

For September, Bellabox is taking on a very holistic theme of going Out with the Old and In with the New.

Well, before I go into the box I guess I do want to throw out a quick mention. It seems the competition between beauty boxes really goes back and forth and certain months you are left floored with some and other times a little 'meh' with everything.

After all, the idea of beauty boxes is about receiving a surprise every month and sometimes our own level of expectation does cause these surprises to fall a little flat.

With that said, I will continue on and say that this month around (instead of this time around), Bellabox had left me a little meh with their September offerings. I can't say its their fault because I am sure the team does try their best to pick the contents and it would never be easy to pick and suit everyone but their previous boxes (starting from the bumper one) really just stepped up their own game for them.

Okay, enough rambly insight and rationale, here is how September looks in a Bellabox!

Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Perfume (Sample)

I have received a press sample of this scent and actually done a write-up for it here. It's a lovely scent, not quite my favorite but I am guessing some may be pleased to be in posession of this scent sample to try.

Celmonze Premium Facial Ampoules

I was recently introduced to the luxurious world of Facial Ampoules. Prior to that I had no idea these little serum packed vials were this costly and that luxe. I haven't tried this out because of the term 'Marine Concentrate' scrawled on the fragile bottle (me and my Marine Collagen fear) but there are 3 variants up for circulation – Whitening, Lifting and Vitamin A.

Rimmel Flash Eyeliner in Black Noir

A common brand in both the beauty boxes this month, Rimmel! Bellabox had up for rotation the Flash Eyeliner (as pictured above), Lip Liner, Stay Glossy Lip Gloss, Automatic Eye Line, Max Volume Mascara or Sexy Curves Full Figure Mascara

The Flash Eyeliner I have is a felt tip liquid liner, one of my favorite types of eyeliners. Howver, unlike other felt tip liquid liners I have tried, the black pigmentation in this one felt a little disappointing though I will have to try it out to better judge it.

VICHY Bi-White Med Deep Corrective Whitening Lotion (Sample)

For fairer and whiter skin, the Vichy Bi-White Lotion aims to target melanin at its source and fights dark spots, dullness and yellowish skin tones.

Lifecella Essence Sheet Mask - Face Mask

Last but not least, we have Lifecella, a brand that is formulated specially for the concerns of Asian skin. The very first thing I noticed with this is that adorable bear-like shape that the mask takes on but I'm sure that isn't the point of it. These masks cover issues from anti-aging to dryness and even have targetted eye masks as well. Lifecella is available at Watsons and Guardian.

And that is Bellabox's September edition for you!

Visit Bellabox if you are interested in a month subscription which would cost S$19.90.

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With that, I wrap up this extremely lengthy post about September's Beauty Box offerings! It seems it is honestly anyone's game in the beauty box industry and it is getting incredibly hard to subscribe to a box in advanced these days so i think Vanity Trove did a very wise move of putting backordered boxes up for grabs.

As a consumer that still gives me the joy of the box and also the mental preparation of knowing what to expect!

But do share, do you still like the joy of the surprise or prefer to know what is in it beforehand?

Thanks for reading!

Disclosure:
Products were provided to me for review consideration.
I am not affiliated to them and all opinions expressed are my own.

If I had a choice, I would want May to last forever and ever and ever. I would elaborate in another post but basically I'm taking a short break (that is ending, boo) from the hassles of work right now but that aside, the point of this post is the Bellabox that came within the month of May!

This month's Bellabox came within a drawstring bag (housed within the pink box for posting of course). It was a nice change-up to the usual boxes though I hope they go back to the boxes after! The boxes have been perfect little storage space for jewellery and random bits and pieces around the house.

Though on to the contents of the box!

I didn't swatch anything because I handed the entire satchet to my mom.

May's Bellabox is about pampering yourself and pampering your mom but I think I'll leave that for my mom to do. I think I pamper myself very sufficiently already... heh.

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Enavose Cellogist Youth Guard Cream

This product claims to nourish the skin cells from deep within, boost it's natural restorative process and fight the causes of premature aging. I guess I will never know how truly effective this is anytime soon since my mom stocks all sample sized items for travel.

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules

I doubt I really have to introduce this product since it is already known enough as is in the field of anti-aging. Even my mom (who isn't all that into skincare) went 'oooh~' when she saw this. These potent little capsules deliver an intensive dose of restoring a youthful, ageless skin effect while visibly fading age spots and the look of fine wrinkles.

This is a pretty lux product and I'm glad they included something like this in a Moms' Day box!

Essential Damage Care Nuance Airy Shampoo and Conditioner

My mom is a loyal and die-hard fan to Dove (hence how I got my love for it too) and was iffy about trying out other shampoos because she fears they may make her hair limp but she was happy to report that these felt okay for her colored hair. Though eventually, as always, she went back to Dove and 'saved these for travel'.

Macadamia Natural Oil

Now, this one, I am actually itching to try for myself. Aside from containing Macadamia and Argan oil to nourish and rejuvenate the hair, it also claims to reduce dry time by 40-50%! Now that is actually quite an awesome claim for someone, like me, who prefers to air dry yet faces the situation of always showering super late and having to wait for hair to dry before heading to sleep.

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails

This last item was probably what my mom was most excited about because she was just about to pick this up at Watsons the other day. Though she hesitated and figured she would get it the next time when I am around so I get my member points (aww~).

But essentially this helps to harden the nails and prevent them from cracking, splitting and chipping. It's perfect for my mom who has brittle nails but still love to paint them and make them look pretty.

 

So that is about it for what was in my May Bellabox!

Do drop by Bellabox to find out more about them or if you are interested in taking up a subscription! It costs S$15 monthly and slightly cheaper if you get an annual subscription.

I have also noticed that Bellabox is starting to randomize the content of their boxes so the box contents do vary from person to person. I guess that means more variety but yet I personally (just my opinion) prefer it if everyone received the same thing.

Am I the only one thinking this way?

Thanks for reading!

 

Disclosure:
Products were provided to me for review consideration.
I am not affiliated to them and all opinions expressed are my own.

While February is drawing to a close with a leap year, I have one more item from the month to share and it is the February Vanity Trove!

Of the three beauty subscription boxes available to us (in Singapore), I have yet to give an introduction to Vanity Trove so... here's me doing it now.

Vanity Trove is currently the highest priced of the bunch, at S$25 per month with a monthly subscription. The others stand at S$15 for Bellabox and S$18 for Glamabox.

While the price point may turn you away straight out, it's funny to say but it actually piqued my interest to figure out or rationalize what is so different about this that commands this price difference. It could be a marketing idea whereby the costlier your item, the more premium your position is. Well, whatever the plan is, I'm not sure but let's take a look at what February has to offer at Vanity Trove.

I like the drawer idea of Vanity Trove's boxes because of it's functionality. Imagine stacking and creating a Vanity Trove shelf solely out of the boxes. Now that, is called recycling.

As this is still a February subscription box after all, it follows the mood of love that one associates with the month of February.

The slip that came with features shots of the products included which was a pretty nice touch because that means a unique design, photo and layout each month. Though I didn't like that there was no price mentions within the slip.

However, if you are intrigued about anything, you may visit the Trove page on Vanity Trove's site to find out more. The Trove page comes with a rundown of the items in the box, even for past months, along with more information about each product, where to purchase them at and prices for some.

I believe it's just for the month of February that the Vanity Trove box came very nicely perfumed with potpourri. It was simply delicious to open with various scents wafting up at you, due to the contents as well.

The items included with the February Vanity Trove are:

• 2 Mini OPI Nail Polish Bottles (from NIcki Minaj Collection)
• Filthy Farmgirl Handmade Soap
• Mekahaliving Shampoo and Conditioner
• SkinC Eye Mask
• Rinsie Rose Earring
• 1 Allerines Premium Tea Sachet

 

That totals up to be 6 different products within this month's Vanity Trove, yet it's not a total count of 6 items since there are 'sets'... and I'm rambling so here's a closer look at them.

Filthy Farmgirl Handmade Soap in Cheeky Ginger Citrus

Upon checking the Trove page, I realized that they do have slight variations for some items, so not everyone receives the same thing. Such as in this case where there are 4 different soap scents available and of the 4 I received Cheeky Ginger Citrus. Judging by the name itself, I would stray far far away from this because 1) I don't like Ginger and  2) I don't like Citrus scents but I've noticed that things that I dislike have this very odd habit of bonding together to create something I like.

Such as, I hate apple juice and I hate Ribena, but I love the Apple flavored Ribena... odd comparision?

Either ways, I cannot recall where I have seen this before because the name is extremely familiar but it is available on thenatureskin.com.

SkinC Pure Repair + Whitening Eye Mask

I have caught wind of this brand being mentioned a couple times of late and I want to think it's new to our shores but I'm really not certain. Regardless, I welcome any form of ammunition to combat puffiness and to nourish the undereye portion so I am looking forward to try this out. Would this little itty bitty mask count for a masking up session? I think not since it's just the eye portion but... we'll see!

Mekalaliving Regenerative Black Rice Shampoo & Conditioner

Black rice is said to be an amazing product for your locks so the aim of Mekalaliving's product is to... feed your hair! The shampoo and conditioner is provided in little 30ml sizes, which I find perfect for travel. I will not be opening these just yet because I prefer stashing mini shower bottles away for travel periods.

Mini OPI Bottles from the NIcki Minaj Collection

One of the items that I am pretty stoked about would be these mini nail polish bottles. I believe that Vanity Trove is alternating between the entire collection and the shades I received are Pink Friday (the pink) and Fly (the blue). Seeing them side by side, they remind me of the dual-ended color pencils from kindergarten days. Perhaps I may try something with these two bottles, since the colors look so complimentary.

Earrings from RinsieRose.com

I was a little surprised to see earrings amidst the mix but that is a very interesting touch! A quick drop by rinsierose.com and I got to know that she creates jewelleries from earrings to necklaces, bracelets and more! Some designs are really adorable and worth the look.

Allerines Premium Tea

Another item I was surprised to receive is this tea sachet because... well I wasn't expecting tea in a beauty box! Though it is still a nice touch nonetheless, as such with the earrings. I haven't tried this out yet but I am thinking to brew a pot over the weekend for a much-needed

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In all, this is my first experience with Vanity Trove and from what I gather with their earlier boxes, Vanity Trove seems more focused on the skincare aspect of things with a sprinkle of other things within. Such as in this month, where bath products are pretty prevalent in the content line-up along with nail polish thrown in. To touch on the price point, I think while Vanity Trove costs more, that extra that you are paying does translate into a very customized effort where the slips are designed for each month. The contents for the February box does speak to me in a way that is... somewhat personal? Like a friend sharing some lovely finds, probably due to the inclusion of jewelry and tea which was quite refreshing.

it's hard to judge these beauty boxes purely by receiving a month or two subscriptions because they are changing every month and it is inevitable that some months will fare better than others for either boxes. In my opinion I really like the contents in Vanity Trove's February box enough to be intrigued about coming months. If anything, I would point out that for a makeup lover, perhaps Vanity Trove may not be the best bet for you (right now) as their contents seem more skincare-centric and seldom touch on makeup (like Bellabox does with lipstick and shadows).

Summing up beauty boxes...
While most would like to hear a battle of the boxes and narrow it down to that one better box, I don't know if I will be able to pull a verdict. I personally feel that these beauty boxes are fun things to subscribe to, to receive a package every month and learn about new brands or even try bits and pieces from stuff you may have passed up (e.g. OPI's Nicki Minaj for me). Though to do it long term would be something I will not consider, purely because of the hassle of sample items bulding up. Yet at the same time, the possibility of missing out on something interesting that month I don't subscribe may haunt me so I believe that could be the draw of their random contents.

I feel that at the end of it, there is no harm in alternating between beauty boxes that are currently available since, as I have mentioned, they all have their niche area. It would be more refreshing I find and keeps the idea of beauty boxes fun with their various product-scopes.

Now, that was a rambly closing statement and I'm sorry for having to dump it within a Vanity Trove entry but I feel that it was the last remaining beauty box brand that I haven't mentioned so a little closing speech was necessary.

Thanks for reading and making it this far!

 

Disclosure:
Products were provided to me for review consideration.
I am not affiliated to them and all opinions expressed are my own.

Beauty subscription boxes, I'm sure most of you have seen it all... just for the fun of here's my opinion, images and all to add to the mix, though I'm guessing that's hardly necessary.

Previously I had mentioned and showcased the Bellabox and this time around, here is the Glamabox!

I received this early December and just found out this was their November Glamabox so I'm officially very late with this, I apologise. With these beauty subscription boxes I find that the ones available to us thus far (that I know of) seem to have their own focus. They might border pretty closely to each other but at the end of it they have their own particular product group and also target audience group.

If you share the same sentiments you will know what I mean, or else no fret, let's run through the box and you can share what you think at the end!

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Now, about Glamabox, they cost S$18 per month and comes with "5 luxury products from high-end brands" which may be full sized or sample sized. The reason I quoted that phrase is because I feel otherwise about the high-end and luxury tag thrown in there. Some of their products fall in that category but definitely not all 5.

When registering for your Glamabox, you will be asked to fill up a Glamaprofile. The reason for this is to gather information about your preferences and according to Glamabox, it is so that they can adjust the contents of your box to suit you.

Since I received a generic press sample box there isn't any customization to my preferences in this one. I will still run through what it came with to give you an idea of the product range and type that they include.

The founder of Glamabox is actually Lisa S, an international model based in Hong Kong, so I believe the product-scope of Glamabox would be somewhat along those lines. It would most likely be a little more... I want to say geared towards the asian cosmetic/skincare scene but not particularly asian brands (am I making sense?).

The slips of paper that come with (box introduction & product breakdown) have english printed on one side, and mandarin chinese on the other. The prices of the products (in the Glamabox) are also listed in HKD instead of SGD.

Here are the products in my November Glamabox:

Neogence Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Eyecream (HK$185 ~S$30)

I haven't tried this eyecream out just yet and it is my first time coming across this brand but the ingredient list of pure olive extract, ceramide, squaline and of course hyaluronic acid (and more) sounds pretty enriching for the skin. This product was included in full size, 15ml, and apparently I got lazy to remove it from the box to photograph because I couldn't find that shot but oh well, if I do give this a sole review entry, you'll see it.

Cyber Colors Hand Cream (HK$40 ~S$6)

Cyber Colors is not a stranger brand to most as it's available in Sasa and I believe... John Little? This strawberry-scented hand cream comes in a small 30ml tube, making it handbag-friendly. Strawberry is not particularly my type of scent so perhaps this might be one of the customizations involved?

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Lip Balm (HK$45 ~S$7)

Something about lip balms in tin form just excites me, it's not exactly old-school now that everyone is doing it but it's still retro. I have not heard of this brand prior and turns out this is cited to be an all time favorite Spanish brand with the balm made wholely from natural ingredients. It smells deliciously of raspberry too!

Perfective Ceuticals Anti-Imperfection Eye Therapy Cream (HK$192 ~S$31)

If anything is considerably high-end in Glamabox, it would be this item right here. It was provided in a sample size of about 4ml, enough to last a couple of applications. This product is said to basically banish the four pillars of aging eyes and give you pow-wow luminious and radiant ones in exchange after a couple of uses. To believe or not, I'm not sure. I'm currently quite hung up on my current eyecream (review soon) to deter but I will get to this one soon!

VOV Wash Off Pack Green Tea Collagen (HK$15 ~S$2)

This VOV Wash Off Pack is said to revitalize and moisturize the skin with the power of Green Tea's anti-oxidant properties.

Though I had not mentioned at the start, the theme for the November Glamabox is actually "Moisture". Therefore the products included are all aimed at supplementing moisture be it to the entire face, the lips, under the eyes or your hands!

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Wrapping this up, I'm sure this gives you a rough idea of what the Glamabox consists of. They typically have a list of items to send out and handpick 5 out of all of them to include in your box, based (as much as possible) on your preferences. Take a look at the contents of their December Glamabox via their website.

In Conclusion...
If you were to ask me, I would personally say that Bellabox appeals a little more towards what I like and what I prefer using and that's not to say that Glamabox isn't good in any way. Like I had mentioned these beauty boxes thus far are pretty niche and stand firmly in their own 'market'. I do feel that the Glamabox isn't quite matching up to the luxury product image they have mentioned and their subscription does cost a little more than the Bellabox but all this is purely my opinion.

At the end of it it's all down to what you prefer! I'd say the nice mix of boxes available now is pretty good for having a taste of the different types of products be it from a western point of view or more asian one, skincare-focused or cosmetics. Perhaps if more join the scene and start to overlap via their product scopes and target audience, then that would make the field a lot more competitive. What do you think?

Visit Glamabox.com to find out more about them if you are interested and thanks for reading!

 

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Products were provided to me for review consideration.
I am not affiliated to them and all opinions expressed are my own.