Should You Subscribe to GLOSSYBOX in 2024? Here's My Take on This Beauty Box!

For the past few years, there has been a wide range of beauty and makeup subscription boxes available. You may have already heard of the one I'm presenting today, the Glossybox? With this flexible subscription, you can receive a variety of cosmetic products delivered straight to your door. I've had the chance to try this box, and I'll share my thoughts on it with you.

The Glossybox at a Glance

👍 I Absolutely Loved It

• The affordable price!
• The option to pay in 4 interest-free instalments with Sezzle, making payments even easier,
• The ability to order a box with no commitment,
• The quality of the products received,
• The unique and fun themes of the boxes,
• The limited editions for Mother's Day, men's boxes, MAC cosmetics...

❌ What I Liked Less

• Unable to customise products based on your preferred make-up colours...
• Some products are from well-known brands, while others are less established,
• The lack of information on the website regarding the contents of the box (samples? full-sized products?),
• No option for delivery to a collection point.

What does Glossybox offer you?

With Glossybox, you can receive a selection of beauty products straight to your door in a box, either as a one-off to try out or through a subscription, which gives you access to a special rate.

In every Glossybox, you'll receive 5 high-quality brand products, which could include the following:

• You makeup: lipstick, lip liner, eye shadow, mascara...
• Skincare for your face and body: moisturising mask, exfoliator, bronzing spray...
• Creams to transform your morning routine: illuminating serum, moisturiser, sunscreen...
• Products to pamper yourself: makeup remover, hand cream, etc...
• Fragrances...

👉 The products you receive are carefully selected by experts based on the season, providing a diverse range of options each month.

Glossyboxes are generally themed. Here are some of the latest offerings from the brand: Summer Rendezvous in June 2022, Perfectly Imperfect in May 2022, Spring Softness in April 2022, Glossy Wonderland in March 2022...

For every box purchased as part of a subscription, you also earn loyalty points, which is quite unique in the beauty box world. These points, called "Glossy Credits", can be used to get discounts on an Advent calendar, a limited edition item, a gift card, or even a new subscription.

✅ Your loyalty is rewarded with discounts! This also applies to referrals and the reviews you leave on the site.

Use the GlossyCredits system to get discounts on Glossybox products!

Who is the Glossybox for?

Glossybox stands out for its affordable price and convenient ordering. It's perfect if you're looking for an easy-to-use box to discover new beauty products each month, without needing to head to the shops. Receiving the box in your letterbox every month is a delightful surprise that breaks the routine and brightens your day.

The Glossybox is aimed at women of all ages who want to care for themselves without complicating their lives. 😉

What is the price of a Glossybox?

You're presented with several options:

🔸 The one-month offer allows you to test the box with no commitment for $16.50.

🔸 The other options are for a subscription that commits you. You can subscribe for three months for $45 AUD initially, or for six months for $81 AUD. The price decreases depending on the number of months chosen. The best value is a monthly subscription for the year, which brings the box down to $12.50 AUD.

👉 The other offers (limited editions, Advent calendar...) available from Glossybox typically have an individual price that varies based on the contents provided.

💚 Subscribers also enjoy an additional -25% off Glossybox Skincare products. These are vegan and cruelty-free products, developed by Glossybox, and can be purchased directly from the website. With this discount, you can enhance your makeup kit with quality and affordable products! 😉

What does a Glossybox package look like? Check out my unboxing!

To give you an idea of what to expect when your box arrives, let’s take a look at the contents of the Glossybox for May 2022, which had the theme "Perfectly Imperfect".

Upon receiving this box filled with warm and positive colours, I was able to discover:

🔸 A firming serum, My Mira Skin Tonic,

🔸 A cleansing oil from SVR laboratory,

🔸 A highlighter from The Beauty Crop brand,

🔸 A Banana Beauty lip pencil,

🎁 A silicone exfoliating sponge from Daily Concepts.

I particularly loved the exfoliating sponge, which is great for washing your body and relaxing. I especially got to try it out with the cleansing oil included in the set, and together they work a treat.

The highlighter is a quality product that matches my skin tone perfectly. I'm going to use it this summer! The firming serum is also a fantastic find, with its non-sticky texture and lovely orange scent. It's best to apply it in the evening, as it takes a while to absorb into the skin.

Finally, Glossybox also included in this box a high-quality Banana Beauty lip pencil! The colour doesn’t quite suit me, but my little sister loved it when I gave it to her! 😉

Can I give a Glossybox subscription or just a single box? 🎁

Absolutely, that's a brilliant idea. For that, I invite you to head over to the section titled "Gift", which you can find in the menu on the homepage of the Glossybox website. You'll have the option to choose from:

• 1 month with no commitment, for $20
• a subscription with a single payment for 3 months ($45), 6 months ($81), or one year ($150).

👉 You can order your gift card directly from this page and give it to the recipient. They just need to come back to this page to register and use it.

💌 On this page, you can also download printable gift card templates to give directly to someone, no matter the occasion: Valentine's Day, Birthday, Mother's Day...

➡️ Who should you give a Glossybox to?

It's a great gift idea for someone who:

• Loves surprises,
• Enjoys receiving and trying out new products,
• Has a passion for makeup and skincare,
• Is going through a tough time and could use a gift to lift their spirits.

✅ Glossybox is the perfect gift for your friend, sister, mum, or daughter, whether it's for a birthday or just to show you care. It's a fantastic way to indulge in some self-care every day!

Discover the Limited Edition Glossybox: A Unique Way to Treat Yourself!

Glossybox also offers unique limited edition boxes that you can order for yourself or send directly to someone as a gift.

These boxes are sold individually, for a limited time and with no obligation. They typically have a theme, which can include:

• A collaboration with a renowned brand, such as MAC Cosmetics,
• A seasonal celebration: Easter, Mother's Day, Black Friday...
• A Christmas Advent calendar to celebrate the festive season early,
• An offer targeting a specific audience, like the 2021 Man Box, for the gents!

✅ Themed boxes break away from the usual beauty box routine, allowing for fantastic discoveries – all without any subscription! 😉

What Do Buyers Think? Discover Customer Reviews on Glossybox!

On the Glossybox Website

The site offers box by box reviews, which is handy if you're looking to order past boxes for yourself or as a gift. However, the review system is not as user-friendly as on specialised sites like Trustpilot or Igraal.

The reviews posted directly on Glossybox.com.au are quite complimentary:

Reviews from the Glossybox website for the April 2022 box

About Trustpilot

👉 Trustpilot is a service for verified reviews: this means that the people who have left a review have genuinely ordered and tested the Glossybox. At the time of writing this article, the brand has nearly 2000 reviews, many of which are positive. The overall rating is 4.5 out of 5, which makes you keen to try the box, especially considering its price.

💚 Trustpilot customers loved

• The ordering experience (user-friendly website, fast delivery...),
• The quick and efficient response from customer service in case of issues,
• The promo codes that provide discounts on boxes,
• Discovering new brands.

Example of a positive review from Trustpilot

❌ They enjoyed it less

• Some products may come back from one order to the next,
• No welcome gift on the first order,
• The requirement to pay for delivery fees on orders under $25,
• The beauty profile questionnaire not being mandatory at checkout (you have to find it in your profile).

Example of a mixed review from the Trustpilot site

About Igraal

👉 The Igraal website also allows you to share your opinion on Glossybox. It receives the same rating as on Trustpilot, with quite similar comments. Igraal offers you up to €12 in cashback on this box, with €3 given upon registration and access to several promo codes!

Glossybox on Social Media

You can find it on:

• Instagram, featuring unboxings of previous month's boxes, competitions,...

Check out the Glossybox highlight stories on Instagram to discover what's inside the boxes!

• Facebook, featuring a massive community of over a million followers to exchange beauty tips and share your passion,
• Twitter, for quick access to essential updates about the latest brand releases,
• And finally, YouTube, with unboxing videos and fantastic tutorials, like this one, where an expert shows you how to easily create smoky eyes:

Can we trust the Glossybox brand or is it a scam?

Glossybox is the trading name of the company THG Beauty Limited, which is based in the UK. It is part of "The Hut Group," hence the initials THG, which has been around since 2004 and operates over 300 websites, specialising in cosmetics, beauty, and nutrition.

It is indeed a reliable company, managed by a well-known large group. However, as it is based in the UK, contacting them by phone isn't possible. For returns, Glossybox has warehouses in Europe, which helps avoid any customs issues related to Brexit. The brand has also communicated to reassure its customers about this matter.

On review sites like Trustpilot, the brand takes the time to respond to its customers, but always with a standard copy-paste message. Therefore, I recommend that you contact them directly through the form available on your "My Account" page on the Glossybox website. The brand usually replies within 24 hours on business days.

✅ In summary, Glossybox is a brand with a strong financial foundation, owned by a well-known international group. Given this, it would have been nice to have a phone customer service option, even though the brand does offer contact via online messaging.

My Verdict on Glossybox

🧡 Glossybox is a beauty box that doesn’t revolutionise the genre, but it has a clear advantage: its affordable price! Compared to competitors like MyLittleBox or Biotyfull Box, which offer more expensive options, the price of $12.50 to receive a beauty box each month for a year is very appealing!

💛 I also appreciated the quality of the products and the various themes of the gift boxes. The website is very clear and well-explained: it makes you want to place an order, and you don’t feel like you’re being scammed.

💜 I also loved the concept of limited editions, which make for wonderful gifts for our loved ones. Next year, I already know what I’ll be giving my mum for Mother’s Day!

✅ If you've always wanted to try beauty boxes, Glossybox is perfect to start with and see if this type of subscription suits you! You can easily choose to test it for one or three months, and if you’re happy with it, you can renew your subscription afterwards.

FAQs about Glossybox: I answer YOUR questions!

👉 In this final section, I’ll directly address the questions you have about how GlossyBox works. If you can’t find the answer to your question, feel free to ask it in the comments so I can respond to you directly! 😉

How to Change Your Glossybox Delivery Address?

Simply log into your account from the homepage by clicking on "My Account" at the top right, then go to "My Subscriptions" and select the subscription for which you wish to change the delivery address.

Next, click on "Delivery Information", then "Edit Address". Simply enter the new address, click on "Save", and then "Send to this address".

🌴 It's really handy if you want to have your box delivered while on holiday or travelling! Just remember to make changes before the 1st of the month so that they can be processed. 😉

How to Refer Someone to Glossybox?

Glossybox offers a referral service that provides benefits for both the referrer and the referred friend!

👉 You can find your referral code directly in your "My Account" section, under the dedicated service area!

How to Contact Glossybox?

You can contact Glossybox:

• Via message, by logging into your account and scrolling to the bottom of the page, then selecting "Message",
• On Twitter,
• On Facebook,
• Directly by mail:

How to Unsubscribe from Glossybox?

If you have signed up for a multi-month subscription, you'll need to wait until the end of your commitment period to cancel. Additionally, Glossybox automatically renews multi-month subscriptions at the end of the term, so you must send a message to customer service before the 14th of the month if you do not wish for it to be renewed.

If you haven't received a response from customer service, you can send a registered letter with confirmation of receipt directly to the address listed above. This will obligate Glossybox to respond to you.

👉 When shopping online, it's important to know that you legally have the right to a 14-day cooling-off period to request, at no cost, the cancellation of your subscription, as per Article L221-18 of the Consumer Code. Don’t hesitate to assert your rights if you wish to cancel your subscription at the start of the term.

When will I receive my Glossybox?

Glossybox ships the boxes from the 5th of the month. It may then take a week to receive your shipping email, and the box will arrive afterwards. The brand advises you to get in touch with them directly if you haven't received a shipping email by the 12th of the month.

Does Glossybox offer an Advent calendar?

Yes, each year, Glossybox offers an Advent calendar, featuring 24 products from well-known brands like Ciaté London, Benefit, and Polaar. The calendar includes a variety of full-sized products. In 2021, it was priced at $85 AUD (with over $525 AUD worth of products!) and was available for pre-sale from the end of September.

Does Glossybox offer a Black Friday beauty box?

Yes, and what a fantastic deal it was 🤑! In 2021, the limited edition Black Friday offer included no less than 10 products (valued at a total of $154) for just $20. It featured cosmetic items, hair care products, moisturisers, makeup... everything you need to pamper yourself during the winter! I can't wait to see what the brand has in store for us in 2022. 😊

GlossyBox Black Friday 2021

How to Get a Glossybox Promo Code?

Most of the time, the brand offers a promo code that can be applied to the box of the month which appears on the banner of the homepage. For example, at the moment, the promo code is OCEAN, which gives you 20% off the JULY 2022 DIVE IN box. I invite you to head over to the Glossybox homepage now to check out the current promo code.

Does Brexit affect the price or terms of the Glossybox subscription?

Glossybox is a British company that ships its boxes from the UK. In its FAQ and various announcements, the company has made an effort to reassure its customers:

• The price remains the same,
• Delivery times are not affected,
• Returns are sent back to a centre located in the European Union, so they don't cost any more than usual!

I hope this article has answered the questions you had about Glossybox and helped you learn more about it. I'm looking forward to reading your comments on what you thought or if you have any questions! 😉