November’s Gossybox for Canada is here!

This month had a holiday theme to it. The wrapping paper was so cute; red and white with gingerbread men, presents, and nutcrackers all tied with a red ribbon. AND a little candy cane! It definitely reminded me of Christmas!

November 2012 Glossybox Canada

I think there may be a few disappointed ladies out there. Three of the items are drugstore but on the positive side they are full-sized. Actually everything in the box was full sized with the exception of the Nexxus Hydration Kit.  I think I got my value and am trying products I probably would have never tried otherwise. I am also pretty happy with a couple of them.

Nicole by OPI Kardashian Kolor Holiday Shades - Here We Kome A-Karoling
Full size 15ml/$10.99
A deep shimmery purple. Grape on ecstasy! This polish is wicked.  The ladies in my office were ohhing and ahhing over it LOL. Although, I am not a fan of the Nicole by OPI bottles I do not mind their polish. I now kind of want Kardashing through the Snow….

Maybelline MNY My Gloss
Full size 9ml/$7.49
The one I got was a clear lipgloss. I am disappointed in this being in the box. Didn’t this come out like years ago? Blah enough said.
Edited to add: Okay I have been wearing this all day and it is not all THAT bad. My lips were moisturized and glossy. Okay you got me Maybelline.
Kryolan for Glossybox Blusher in Glossy Pink
Full Size 2.5g/$16.73
Exclusive to Glossybox. I saw this in the US box and prayed it would be in ours. I love this color – a pretty dusty rose pink.  The colour on the back of the blusher says it is Glossy Rosewood. A little dry on contact but a very rich colour! I think it would be great for everyday wear.



Nexxus and Vitabath

Full size:  400ml/shampoo $9.00/conditioner $14.99
Therappe shampoo and Humectresse conditioner; I got this previously in my August Topbox. I did use it all and I quite enjoyed it. So I am not disappointed to find this in my Glossybox.  Nexxus is a pretty good brand. Would I buy it? If I ever found it in a store and it was reasonably priced – yes I would.

Vitabath Moisturizing Bath and Shower Gelee in Fresh Citrus Twist
Full size   170g/$18.00
This gelee has a citrus smell that is not to overpowering. I have never used Vitabath before. I don’t even know where to buy it other than online? A lady at work said she has seen it at Sears.  It is paraben and sulphate free.


Full size   100ml/$3.99
When I first saw this in the box I was like”What the heck?” But it works wonders on your hands. And it is winter which is super drying on your hands. I just put some on and my mangled cuticles look halfway normal…almost. So okay I like it.  Although I probably really need to get cuticle butter or something to really fix them up. But this is a great start.

I have to be honest and say I am not sure what Uber Beauty products are. I have never heard of them not have I really seen any reviews. Is it salon products?Hmmmm?

How many mascaras do you own? How many mascaras is enough? I don’t know what’s wrong with me but if I see a sale on mascara and it is one of my faves, I have to get it. LOL I have backups of backups.

                     

In this month’s Topbox was;



Full Size:  $10
Jungle Queen is a dark purple from the On Safari Collection. Fantastic for fall/winter. I am always happy to get a China Glaze nail polish in any box!



Full size:  240g/$18.95
This is pretty moisturizing. I keep touching the back of my hand where I tried it as the skin is so smooth right now LOL. I had a hard time getting it open. You need to snip the end off to use it. It is scented but I didn’t find it too distracting.  



Full size:  $20
I got a sample of this liner before from  a 100 point redemption at Sephora and I really liked it. I always intended to get a full sized liner but never got around to it. Now I have another sample! This liner is rich, waterproof and long lasting. Even though I have tried this product before I am very happy to get again! I luvs it J


Full size:  50ml/$80
I haven’t opened this perfume yet. I am planning on giving it to a friend. I did smell it at Shoppers before and I found it to be a very luxe perfume. It was very nice. The bottle that it comes in is simple but elegant. 



I know I haven’t been posting very much the past few weeks. Between my laptop messing up and this wonderful arthritis flare up that I am in, I haven’t either had the ability to post or the desire. My arthritis has been affecting my hip, so sitting for long periods hurt. I am hoping to snap out of this flare up soon and get back to life and blogging.


 
~~99Raina99

I got a real beautyblender last May by redeeming some Glymm loyalty points in their store. I was curious as to the all the raves I had seen about it, so I knew I had to try it.
For one latex free sponge, it was $26 CDN. Good thing I had points to use!




On the bottom of the tube are the instructions on how to use the blender. Dampen with water and then squeeze in a towel to remove excess water. I found I had to hold it under the tap and squeeze for about a minute to get it expand to the full size.

I washed it prior to my first use. I was amazed at how much bigger the sponge gets when it is wet.

Hi there,
I know long time no post right? I am having computer issues. Something is wrong with the USB ports and I can't use a mouse. Which doesn't seem like a big deal until you try editing photos, scrolling etc... AGHHH!!!
Since I work in a IT office I have some help so hopefully I will be back up soon. Thank god for my iPhone and unlimited data LOL at least I can read everyone's blogs.
Just thought I would let you know that I haven't fallen off the face of earth or been kidnapped so no need to put my face on a milk carton and such...

See you soon ...

~~99Raina99