I got my May 2012 Glymm Box :)

Glymm has revamped its image this month. When you first open the box, it becomes obvious that there is no other pretty pink box inside. Instead, you see the usually couple of cards, and a pink makeup bag wrapped in tissue paper. The first card is the standard Glymm card, but it says that they are now going green with the makeup bag instead of the boxes, and lists stats about recycling. Next is an ad for Caudalie, which says that when you buy two Vinosource products, you can get a free Caudalie lip balm. That’s nice, but I wasn’t planning on buying two products. Finally is the Glymm product card, which is a lot bigger this month. This month you get seven products.

The makeup bag is really sturdy; standard sized, and is really pretty hot pink color, with all of the products inside. First is an itty bitty sample (like you get at a department store) for Calvin Klein One Shock for him and another for her. They both smell delicious. I wish I had a guy to spray down with the man-version, because it smells magnificent: minty, manly, and vaguely floral, while still musky. It smells like you think a guy should. The female one smells great too. It’s much more floral than the male version, but subtly so, it also doesn’t have that alcoholic smell to it. I’m tempted to buy at a later date. Both bottles retail for $45 each, so each tiny vial (which shouldn’t even have a value) is technically $1.08

Next is a 5-ml sample of Mineral Matte Cucumber Face Sunscreen. The card says that it will last up to 4 uses, but I think that’s a little optimistic. It’s SPF 30, and the company (Coola) donates a portion of the proceeds to cancer research. It smells very fresh and summery. However, it does have a very oily finish to it that I’m not particularly fond of. The full sized bottle costs $36, so this one is worth $3.60.

Next is a sample of NuMe Hydropunch Hydrating Conditioner for dry or color treated hair. They keep sending NuMe products, and overall the company has me thoroughly unimpressed. The sample is 20mL, so it’s a goodly size, but it doesn’t behave any better than my normal drugstore conditioner. The real killer of this product for me is the smell. It smells like sunscreen, and I don’t really want to smear that into my hair, so it makes me sceptical of the $24.99 price tag. The sample is worth $2. This is also an exclusive just-launched product.

Next, I got a Mereadesso Lip Treat. Mine was untinted, and is both a balm and a primer. This is a full-sized item, but when you purchase them you get two. It’s really nice. It goes on smooth. It’s tasteless, odorless, and colorless, but moisturizes dry lips. The packaging also says to use it as a lip primer for more lip products. Sounds divine. This little baby is worth $14, but when bought comes in a pack of two for $28.

Also in the bag is a 15-ml sample of Caudalie Gentle Buffing Cream. It lives up to its claims of exfoliation, and certainly left my skin softer. The texture is lovely. It’s smooth, creamy, and glides on magnificently. It also has a very light lemony scent, which immediately makes me think of grandeur and luxury. Retail price is $35, so this little guy is worth $8.75.

Finally, there was a very generous portion of Caudalie Crushed Cabernet Scrub. It comes in this cute little glass jar that I’m sure to reuse. Sadly, the jar was the best part of this scrub. It smells terrible. It’s supposed to be ‘wine-inspired’ but it really only has a vague stale barroom smell. Disappointing. As a scrub, it’s also too coarse for my skin. It scrubs a little too hard. I don’t think I’ll be purchasing this. The jar is quite large, though, at 60g, so the sample is worth $11.60 of the $29 price. I also can't attest that it eliminates cellulite...i don't think it does.

This is the last Glymm box that I’ve ordered. Overall, I’ve found that I only really enjoy a couple of the products every month, and it’s not really worth my time. I’ve decided to give Glossybox Canada a shot starting next month, so hopefully that goes a little better. However, this month’s revamped look seems really good. The makeup bag is really nice, but I don’t need 12 makeup bags in a year. I also hope they keep up with larger samples, because that was a nice change. Actually, the sample diversity is the reason that I’ve decided to give Glossybox a try. They seem like the samples are of better quality, and larger. If I don’t enjoy Glossybox, we’ll go on to the next service until I find one that I like. 

I hope you all enjoyed my Glymm boxes, and look forward to Glossybox next month!