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22nd May 2015

The Beauty Drop – Summer’s Calling at Glossybox

Beauty hoarders need to get on board with this!

Cathy Donohue

In our new weekly feature we’re picking a highlight that’s landed on the Her.ie beauty desk and giving you the lowdown on the beauty break-through, the budget and the reasons you should buy…. 

The Beauty Buzz

We love the GLOSSYBOX concept, a box of pretty treats delivered to your door every month can only be a good thing. It’s a fantastic way of testing new purchases before actually splashing the cash on full-size products and of course who doesn’t love a surprise present?

The Beauty Brand

GLOSSYBOX was dreamed up by Charles von Abercron in Berlin in 2011 when he noticed a gap in the market for an innovative beauty sampling method.

Today, it’s the world’s leading global beauty box and sells one box every 22 seconds. Impressive much.

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The Beauty Break-through

Although there are now a fair few beauty subscription services on the market, GLOSSYBOX is one of the first. With a different theme each month and special limited-edition boxes, the team are continually thinking of new ways to improve the beauty box concept.

We get excited every time a new GLOSSYBOX arrives and that’s most definitely a sign of the brand’s success.

The Beauty Budget

Sign up to GLOSSYBOX and you’ll receive a box of five beauty products (often full-sized) for €15 (the cost down goes down if you opt into a subscription).

The May box is all about summer so if you’re planning a holiday or getting in the mood for a festival, then these treats are sure to form part of your summer arsenal.

MeMeMe Enchanted Eyed Dual Ended Eye Wand €9.79

Blue eyeliner might seem like a throwback to the 80s but it was all over the catwalks this season. There’s two tones to choose over and a feline flick of this might be just the thing to update your summer make-up look.

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EtreBelle Ultra Aloe Vera Moisturising Gel €22.45

If you’re heading for the sun, aloe-vera is a must for your beauty bag. It instantly hydrates tired and dehydrated skin plus it makes for the perfect after-sun.

Zerreau Towel Off Shampoo Foam €11.20

We didn’t think it was possible to get clean hair without heading for the shower but this little bottle could be a game-changer. The apple scent is gorgeous and you simply apply the foam to your hair where it instantly absorbs oil and grease, leaving your locks silky and fresh. Result.

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SASS Intimate Perfect Skin Concentrate €16.91

There’s nothing worse than having to shave your legs every other day to avoid re-growth and anything that can slow this process sounds good to us. It’s also ideal for treating ingrown hairs.

Collection Cosmetics Field Day Lipstick €4.21

A coral pop of lip colour is an easy way to get you beach ready and this bargain buy delivers a matte finish that will can last the distance, even when there’s water and sand involved.

They Say: Each month GLOSSYBOX hand-picks five top beauty products and delivers them straight to your door.

GLOSSYBOX customers each complete a ‘beauty profile’ and undergo an accurate beauty and product match to ensure the products they receive are tailored towards their preferences each month.

You can choose from a three, six or twelve month subscription and if you’re feeling generous, treat a beauty-loving friend.

We Say: We hold our hands up, we’re product hoarders on the Her.ie team and are total magpies when it comes to the latest must-haves.

You can imagine our excitement at the idea of a monthly treat box full of new goodies to try.

Too. Much. Fun.