Invisibobble - Nano - 3 Styling Hair Rings

From the ol' Glossybox!

These are miniature versions of those weird plastic spiral hair ties that  became popular a few years ago.

I tried these to do pigtails (Note: I have very thin hair, 0.03mm diameter).
They seemed a little too big for my hair bundle and I couldn't tighten them, perhaps if they were stretchier?
They also kept slipping out.

Perhaps they work for people with thicker hair?

They seem to be pitched as a styling tool for up-dos and braids.
I'll be straight with you, I don't style my hair. 
Sometimes I comb it, that's it.
There is a reason why I keep it short.

Also these will NEVER replace bobby pins!

These are not for me.

Price: 2/5 ($9.96 for 3)
Effectiveness: 0/5 (for me, they might be useful for others)
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Naobay - Calming Face Toner

This is a Glossybox full size sample.

It is a thin (water viscosity), pale brown liquid that smells faintly like the inside of a dishwasher that needs a clean.

This toner says it is natural and organic, on the back it is more honest stating that 99.13% is from natural origin and only 12.16% is from organic farms.
That is dodgy as all hell.

It claims it 'effectively removes traces of makeup and impurities from the skin.' which I found it did not remove much makeup at all.

It isn't irritating, which is a plus.

I like the wooden lid (plastic inside), but this is not a product for those who want a genuinely organic product.

Price: 2/5 ($23.64 for 200mL)
Scent: 0/5
Effectiveness: 1/5

*Thank you to Miss Buttons and PB :)

Catrice Cosmetics - ICONails Gel Lacquer - 05 It's All About That Red - Nail Polish

A nail polish from the June Glossybox!

This is a high-shine, fire-engine red which requires more than one coat to be opaque.

It claims to last 7 days  without a top coat... I'm going to give it a big test and wear it under my dish gloves for 9 hours of work (with the heat from an industrial dish-washer)!

And it was destroyed immediately!

Price: 5/5 ($4.39 for 10.5mL)
Scent: 1/5 (don't sniff it, normal nail polish smell)
Effectiveness: 2/5

Quickcap - Beauty

From the June Glossybox!

This is a pre-measured drink with the powder in the cap.
You fill the bottle with water, put the pop-top cap on and depress the green cap insert to release the powder.

Note the residue.

It is meant to be good for your physical appearance, with biotin (B7) and camu-camu (fancy form of vitamin C).

The bottle itself is quite nice and would be easy to reuse.

The powder dissolves at a decent rate, but little floating stuff remains.

The resulting drink is not effervescent, but is frothy, which is super weird.

If this was a beer, I'd be impressed by the head.

Flavour wise, it is weak (meant to be peach), hollow, and a little metallic.

After drinking it, my stomach hurt.
PB did tell me not to drink it.

Price: 2/5 ($32.17 for 7 caps and a bottle, about $4 each)
Taste: 1/5
Effectiveness: 1/5

Ultrasun - Face - SPF 30

This is from Glossybox and I love it!

It isn't too thick, doesn't feel too greasy on, and works really well to prevent sunburn.

It is water resistant which is awesome.

It also contains antioxidants and Ectoine (a bacterial product that is meant to stabilize cellular structures and protect skin from environmental stresses).

Price: 1/5 (~$36 for 50mL)
Scent: 2.5/5 (no real scent)
Effectiveness: 5/5

L'Oréal - Hydra Genius - Aloe Water - Normale haut bis mischhaut

This is from Glossybox!

It has a very green scent, with a marine component.

It is lightweight, hydrating, and my oily skin likes it a lot.
I didn't think I would like it as much as I did!

I could see this being popular during summer.

Price: 4/5 ($14.78 for 70mL)
Scent: 4/5
Effectiveness: 4/5

Rausch - Hair Spray - Strong

This is a sample from Glossybox (thanks Miss Buttons and PB)!

When I got this I wasn't that happy about it because I really don't do my hair.
But I'll do my best to review it.

It apparently has sea buckthorn, which appeals to me as a lover of all things ocean.
It also has no silicon, if that is important to you.

The scent is you classic hairspray scent (try not to inhale it).

I put some on my hair for work to see if it could keep hair out of my face.

Before: 

With hair everywhere already, but held in place by hairspray!

After a few hours of work: 

All held in place!

Overall, it appears to work quite well!

Price: 3/5 ($13.45 for 250mL)
Scent: 2.5/5 (hairspray smell, don't sniff)
Effectiveness: 5/5

Special Post! - Last Glossybox

Thank you so much PB and Miss Buttons!

I loved receiving these.

Even if I do seem to dislike many items I got in these boxes, I loved (honestly) reviewing them!

8 x 4 - Pure - Perfume Deodorant

An item from the May Glossybox!

First thing, this is just a deodorant and not an antiperspirant.
So you will keep sweating (which I think is the most annoying thing).

It says that it contains no aluminium, but has a bunch of alcohols and hydrocarbons in it.
Don't let the green packaging fool you, this is not "all natural hippy stuff".

So lets pretend that his is just a perfume!

The scent is listed as calla flower, watermelon, and seaweed.
It's like a water-noted, faint watermelon scent which smells ok when you sniff the top of the container.
When you spray it, it goes everywhere, smells worse, and will bother your lungs.
Just use a nice perfume.

Really, this is an all-round waste of resources.

It is also named after a measurement of wood.

*I'll use the rest as an air freshener.
Price: 5/5($2.03 for 150mL)
Scent: 1/5
Effectiveness: 0/5 

Rodial - Glamolash - Mascara - XXL - Black

From the May Glossybox!

I LOVE the brush! This longer brush comb really works for me.

It is a little dry formula-wise (had to re-dip the wand a few times), but otherwise gives an acceptable result.

In mine, there are clearly fibres in the formula, but this is not listed as a feature on the website.

However these fibres do not transfer to the lash, so I don't care that much.

However, there are definitely better mascaras for a better price.

Price: 1/5 ($44.86 for 13mL, also all my prices are AUD)
Scent: 1/5 (smells like old house paint)
Effectiveness: 4/5

Dr. Severin - For Women - Body Aftershave Balm - Original

I got this from the May Glossybox and was really looking forward to trying it.

Before I even took of the seal on this, there was white powder (plastic? free cocaine?!) cap... 

As a balm, it really is more of a gel.
It is soothing, it does the job.

However, you should probably never use it, because of the smell.
It's a mix of generic-male-marine, weird herbs, and hospital disinfectant.
And it's strong.

It is less potent after being on for a little bit, but still there and unpleasant.

It's like they just slapped some lame men's aftershave in a bottle and said 'This is for ladies now!'.

If you are going to sell a product that people they are meant to put over their skin, perhaps don't make it smell like the memory of serious illness.

Update: I noticed a few hours later that it gave me a rash...ugh.

Price: 2.5/5 ($49.77 for 200mL)
Scent: 0/5
Effectiveness: 0/5

Special Post - May Glossybox

Thank you PB and Miss Buttons!

This is the second of three boxes :)

Kneipp - Körperpeeling Creme-Öl-Peeling - Exfoliating Scrub

Another item from the April Glossybox (thanks Miss Buttons and PB)!

This is a sugar scrub (so perhaps be careful where you use it) with a really nice scent.

It smells like coconut oil, lemon oil, orange oil, and other wonderful things. 

The scent is very nice.

I like to use it on my lips when they get a bit dry /peeling /when I attempt a new toothpaste but I am allergic to it as well.

It does leave a distinct oily residue on the skin, which I don't mind at all, but others may.

Price: 5/5 ($2.13 for 40mL)

Scent: 5/5

Effectiveness: 4/5

John Frieda - Frizz Ease - Wunder Reparatur- Shampoo

This is from the April Glossybox!

It lathers well, cleans well, and has a faint apple scent.

It doesn't leave your hair 'frizzy', but it doesn't leave the hair any smoother than any other decent shampoo.

It is a good shampoo, but you can get the same level of 'frizz-control' from cheaper products.

Price: 1/5 ($18.67 for 250mL)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 3/5

Special Post! - Glossybox #1

Thank you Miss Buttons and PB! 

Reviews of the products will appear soon!

Special Post! - Glossybox Birthday Subscription from Miss Buttons and PB

Miss Buttons and PB conspired to get me a three month Glossybox subscription for my birthday!

They are both far too wonderful for me!!!

Thank you so much you lovely darlings!!!