Wednesday 25 January 2012

1st JolieBox

This is the first ever JolieBox - technically, it's not a new subscription because it's basically the former Boudoir Prive' that joined forces with the french version and brought Jolie to the Uk.


First thing I notice about the box is that it's a tad smaller than its sisters; not a complaint, in fact everything is beautifully and neatly packed inside.
Also, the information card looks very expensive, quality paper - you can tell a lot was put into every detail.

OPI Gold Shatter Nail Lacquer
Good start, right? Who can be disappointed with OPI? It's the gold shatter and I'm very happy because I was looking to buy a gold polish for NYE. Sorted!
Also, it's a full size bottle and I just realised I don't have any OPI full size polish yet... it's huge!

worn over Nails Inc Lily

Mitchell and Peach Shower Wash
I've never heard of this brand before. The bottle is plastic but the label looks really posh: you can tell it's a natural product with essential oils and good ingredients. These includes honey, wheat proteins and vitamin E.
Straight from the bottle, the smell is too strong of lavender for me but once in the bathtub is not so overpowering. Also - being a shower wash - it's not idea for a bubble bath as I find it doesn't foam a huge amount.


CID Cosmetics i-gloss in Baby Doll
I was pretty intrigued by this product as Cid is famous for their gimmicky packaging. This one is a lip gloss with a light in the lid and mirror on the side; the mirror can come in handy but I'm afraid to say, the light became soon annoying! I know that you can turn the light off on the lipstick but not on the lipgloss, unfortunately... and it's kinda of blinding really. Also, the brush is rubbish and it splits up.
Nevertheless, It's a nice colour.




Jane Iredale 24-Karat Gold Dust in Rose Gold
I already received a lash conditioner in this Boudoir Prive' box and I can't help noticing AGAIN how bad and poor the packaging looks!
Apart from this - superficial, some may say - impressions, I love the colour!
The description says that it's a multi-use dust that can be used everywhere on the face and also on body & hair but I have mainly used it as an eyeshadow. I shall try on the cheeks too.
Like every pigment/powder, you need to be careful with fallout but it applies and blends nicely. Also, it has a good payoff in pigmentation.



Yon-ka Vital Defense
This is a day cream: anti-aging prevention, antioxidant and anti-pollution to help the skin preserve its youthfulness. Sorry but I haven't had the chance to try it yet... looking forward tho.
Lots of thought in the packaging and I like the foil tube.


Bonus Items:

Kusmi Detox Tea
I love that they also included a non-cosmetic product - I hope they keep up with this!
I know in the BirchBox in the States, they often send granola bars or chocolates... I think it's a nice idea. 
Anyway, this tea is a blend of Mate', chinese green tea and lemon grass, flavoured with lemon. Personally, I really like it! :)


JolieBox Concealer Brush
Finally, we received this brush and again I was super-pleased as I needed one - that's luck!!! :)
I've been using it for under eye concealing and I'm liking it. Good quality and also like the design of the white short handle.


To conclude I loved this box a lot! If I had to chose only one subscription, I would pick this one, right now. I hope they keep up with the extra bonuses (although, I understand these may have been included just as an introduction present) and I don't expect an extra item but I like the idea to get 'tools' & snacks too... I liked everything I received and they seem to be working with great brands... so fingers crossed for the next one!!! :)

P.S.: there's NOT going to be a January box. We were informed, at the beginning of the year, that they want to concentrate on getting everything right with the Valentine's Day box so they were skipping a month... fine by me. :)

25 comments:

  1. these are all such neat items, love that lighted gloss

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  2. Looks like a fab box :-)

    Holli x
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  3. All those products look amazing, i'm jealous! Haha :) x

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  4. Love all those products!!
    Un besito ^^
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  5. That is a really nice box right there, who doesn't like OPI, tea and cosmetics brushes? A lovely selection of products, wish I had ordered this one. Ah well. :-) x

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    1. Yeah, kinda of safe choices... But not complaining. ;)

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  6. It`s a very nice box!!
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  7. I love the nails! On paper gold shatter polish shouldn't work but it really does. xx

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    1. Yeah, it deffo works with a dark coat underneath.

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  8. I just signed up yeaturday to thsi box. Can you tell me what box this is? (month)

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  9. Was really pleased with the box, I also hope that they continue with the bonus items! :)

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    1. It's taking ages, I can't wait to get the next... Still, at least, 3 weeks I reckon. :(

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  10. great post! I loved the tea too! x

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    1. I got another tin on the swap page. :)

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