Yes, the 1st Boudoir Privé box arrived! I had been so excited, as I never tried out the Glossy Boxes. I decided to just look upon it as a fun and frivolous treat so tried to keep my expectations low and not get too disgruntled. The rages over Glossy Box #2 made me aware of how disappointed I could be..!
First impressions
I love the pink box! Not as big as I imagined, but I think it will be nice for storage on my dressing table. The packaging is beautiful and a handwritten note is always a nice touch.
I love that there are 6 samples, maybe it will revert to 5 (like Glossy Box) after this first box?
A sticker with a looking glass on it. I'm all about the small details!
The products
Sachajuan Conditioner - biggest product in the box which is fantastic! It is 100ml which is a size the company actually sell. Love the scent and can't wait to try this brand.
Jane Iredale PureLash Extender and Conditioner - I have wanted to try this brand for a while, love the natural credentials. Sounds like a good product but a bit disappointed in the size. Hopefully it will still be good for more than a few uses. Just looks small compared to everything else!
Olavie Antioxidant Body Butter - Smells gorgeous, can't really knock getting a body butter but the packaging is probably the lowest quality of all the samples. I worry it will be hard to get all the product out of this bottle, it is like those travel bottles chemists sell. Hope I'm proved wrong.
Babor HSR Lifting Firming Cream - excited! Am I too young for anti-aging? Who cares, I love that I don't have to fork out £82 to try a bit of this cream in my early 20s.
Bloom Green Tea and White Tea - nicely packaged. 2 teabags in total. I am a tea addict, love trying different types. so I like that they included these in with products.
Etat Libre D'Orange perfume samples - a sample of 'Rien' and 'Archives 69'. I always love trying 'niche' scents and these smell gorgeous.
(L-R) Sachajuan Conditoner, Jane Iredale Lash Extender, Babor Cream with Olivae cream on top, Bloom Teas behind Etat Libre D'Orange perfume samples
The conditioner is the biggest at 100ml but I am happy with that as I hope I will get lots of uses out of it. I think some products instantly look better presented than others though but all the brands are something a little bit different and 'high-end' as promised. I had not heard of most of them before I received the box which is always exciting.
I think the box is well presented and the customer service of the company has been wonderful to date. I also appreciated how the £10 cost was inclusive of postage.
Will I treat myself to more boxes? I'll definitley give the second box a go and see after that...
I hope to report back on these products as soon as I get time to try a pampering day with them all! Taking that attitude I think will be the best way to get the most out of my beauty box and maybe find some beauty gems.... so that is my 2 cents thrown in now for the blogging frenzy that will no doubt ensue!
I also found things I could afford in Harvey Nichols in Dublin at the weekend so am feeling very luxuriant.
A Cherry Chau hair clip (looks like a heart in your hair) reduced to 10 euro because who would spend 60 euro on a clip I am likely to break or lose!
Beauty So Clean cosmetic sanitizer mist. I heard about this brand on PixiWoo and this sprays on your powder makeup products like your eyeshadows and blushers to sanitize them. Maybe it is a bit gimmicky, but I liked the idea so will let you know!
Beauty weekend overload, hope you all had a good weekend and Monday!
xox
Nice post! I thought all the boxes were the same but I got 2 different perfumes (same brand). I was well pleased with my box too. :)
ReplyDeletei keep seeing these boxes posted about but have no clue what it's all about! must google....
ReplyDeleteI got my box today too! I was wondering if you have tried FeelUnique boxes? I think they're £9.95 per box for 5-6 samples? I've heard very little about their boxes x
ReplyDeleteI just heard of the feel unique boxes today, will have to have a look at them..this market could get crowded quick. Think the FU 1st box is already gone too, heard nothing about it! xox
ReplyDeleteThis is the first I've heard of the Glossy Boxes, thanks for sharing! I'm terminally skint so this will be a nice way of trying new things on a budget.
ReplyDeleteThe box is so cute !
ReplyDeleteI like the little touches like the sticker, it definitely makes a huge difference! That heart clip is cute too :)
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First time I'm hearing of these boxes. Can't wait to read your review of the products;-)
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ReplyDeleteI can't wait for mine to arrive - I think the handwritten note is a lovely touch!
ReplyDeletethat box is so lovely. so very cute.
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That's so adorable! I'd use the box to probably store trinkets and such later :) Cute blog also :) I'm following now!
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what a pretty presentation! its always nice to pamper yourself, isn't it?
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Unfortunately none of this "companies" ship to my country because i think that it must be really exciting to recieve a box with surprise items inside. It's like christmas every month! lol Except that you pay for your gifts.
ReplyDeleteI love the box itself and the lovely handwritten post. What a great review you did here, I visited their site after reading this and signed up.
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Very much want to try this!
ReplyDeleteI love your photos! Wasn't it exciting opening the box?
ReplyDeleteI'm actually still thinking whether I should keep my subscription or not. I feel it's more for the adventurous type who likes to try out new beauty and make up products. Hope you're having fun using the thing in this month's BP box!
I'm a sucker for packaging...I think I'd just leave it closed so as not to spoil it, lol!
ReplyDeleteI NEVER heard of these before....I want one! the box looks gorgeous!cant wait to here how the conditioner goes!!
ReplyDeleteThe box packaging is so precious! Please tell me you're going to keep the packaging
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eep so exciting! this must be like birchbox.com for Ireland! awesome :) love the products!
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I did not know about le boudoir privé boxes. that sounds fun! Besides I chose your blog for two awards. you can come and pick them on my blog if you haven't already got them. see you soon anyway :)
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ReplyDeleteI really loved it!!! =)
I've subscribed to this box last week and I can't wait for mine to arrive!
I'm going to follow you =)
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