November Glossy Box

I'm one of those "suckers" that signed up to a bunch of beauty boxes, and the time has come to weed out the winners from the loser and right now the biggest loser is the much talked about "Glossy Box".

At first I was quite pleased with the contents of my monthly Glossy boxes, but it all started going downhill, hitting a low point with the October Box and the lowest with the November box. And people have tried to justify the lowly contents by say "It's a sample box, what more do you expect?", right, it is a sample box but the least the Glossy Box team could have done is listen to their followers and the resounding opinion that Perfume samples are not what we signed up for in a beauty box. Sure, throwing one in for an added extra, a la Feel Unique Beauty Box, is a welcomed addition, but classifying it as one of the five monthly samples is pretty weak. I get sent different perfume samples every week, for free, and purely because I fill my details out on their pages under the "Request Sample" section.

And why do they bother asking you to fill out a Personal Profile when that profile is disregarded. If it's too much effort to fulfill the individual needs of each subscriber, then don't bother asking.

ANy way, after all this ranting, I must admit that I know it's all down to personal opinion and every one has a different one. I am waiting for my December box to make my final decision, so it's just a waiting game now.

Foundation

I am a fan of beauty blogging. I would not consider myself to be an expert on beauty, however, sometimes a product bowls you over with such force that it seems only natural to share your love of it with the world. 

The most recent product to figuratively bowl me over has been the Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Foundation.

Now, I have never really been a "full coverage" type of girl and the thought of "full coverage" has always made me think of faces caked with foundation, I prefer a more natural look. I ordered a sample of this from a wonderful website called Just Beauty Direct, but the little sample jar sat in my makeup drawer gathering dust until I rediscovered it some eight months later. I tried it and I loved it! I had ordered it in the two lightest shades and the little sample pots, which cost a whopping £1 inc. V.A.T, lasted me a good two weeks (used sparingly). 

I have never spent over £20 on a foundation before and I thought long and hard before ordering it, but I did purchase it, and at a discounted rate from the wonderful Just Beauty Direct, which offers a range of top quality beauty products at amazing prices.

I apply this cream foundation with faux "Beauty Blender" sponge and a light dabbing produces a flawless, beautiful finish. 

I am surprised that this foundation has not received the hype it deserves, and my review is perhaps a bit late, as I have been informed that it is soon to be discontinued :o( So, if you happen to find yourself reading this and you want a fabulous foundation, then give it a bash ;o)

Slight disclaimer: I am in no way connected to Just Beauty Direct, I just think it is a fabulous website and I think more people should know about it. The sample/colour match service is fantastic and allows you to actually use the product before shelling out major cash. They also offer a Gift with Purchase if you spend over a certain amount and the gifts are usually full sized products.

Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Foundation is £22.46 inc. V.A.T. at http://www.justbeautydirect.co.uk