Unboxing: Glamourbox's Eye of Horus: Easy on the Eyes

Hi, makeup junkies! I know I just posted an unboxing recently, and yep, as you may have guessed by reading the title, this post is going to be similar. This time, however, it's from Glamourbox in collaboration with the Australian brand, Eye of Horus.

Eye of Horus is an Australian, Byron Bay brand of colour cosmetics.

Illuminating essential range of eye makeup based on formulas of the Ancient Egyptians, the originators of beauty and mystique, with sacred ingredients including Organic Moringa Oil “Oil of the Pharaohs”, claimed by the gods for its beautifying and regenerating powers and the ancient oil of Castor Oil.

The range was designed to Awaken The Goddess Within ® every woman by enhancing her natural beauty making her feel like a true Goddess. The Goddess has been around for as long as we know of and has a strong presence in ancient civilisations. We have become accustomed to believe that the Goddess is a mythical concept however this is far from the truth. There is a Goddess in every woman waiting to be aroused. A Goddess who knows she is beautiful the way she is, confident in herself and worthy of all the love in the world.

 -from EOH's website www.eyeofhorus.cosmetics.com

As soon as I saw Glamourbox post a teaser about this EOH box, I just had to subscribe. I have been dying to try their eyeliners since I am on the lookout for my Holy Grail eyeliner and I heard theirs are really good.

As always, Glamourbox didn't disappoint and made sure to include this brand's bestsellers. Let's see what's inside this month's box.

We're going back to basics with beautiful browns and gorgeous earth-toned hues with this definitive collection from Eye of Horus. Whether it's bold lids you're after, or something a little bit more bare, trust us that there's no going back with this selection.

Get P4000 worth of beauty loot for only P1290

By the way, if you haven't heard of Glamourbox yet, you may click this link to see my previous first Glamourbox unboxing post that talks about how their services work.

1. Isis Sun Goddess Shadow Palette

A fusion of precious metals, in shimmering metallic shades, designed specially for the sun Goddess. The essential trio shadow palette is Italian baked in satin and metallic shades. Deeply pigmented, long wearing crease-proof formula to deliver everyday brilliance. Key features The Eye of Horus cosmetics baked Goddess shadow range can be used either dry, for a subtle day ware effect or wet for a full-intensity finish. When water-activated, shadow colours transform to be more intense and radiant if desired. These remarkable properties give the freedom to create any kind of look from simple to dramatic in seconds. Paraben Free.

Enigma Mist - Soft Pink Metallic Satin (light)
Chalice Bronze - Golden Bronze Metallic Satin (medium)
Sacred Husk- Rich Golden Brown Metallic Satin (dark)

2. Liquid Define Babylon Brown

Give lids a subtle definition with a water-resistant, long-lasting, smudge-proof, imprint-proof liquid liner made with natural oils and waxes such as Rice Bran, Beeswax, Carnauba, and Candelilla Wax. The beautiful brown shade is perfect for everyday wear, yet can easily be winged or thickened for a more prominent effect.

Full-Size 2g 

3. Goddess Pencil Nubian Brown

Eye of Horus Goddess Pencils are unique, highly pigmented eyeliners inspired by Ancient Egyptian formulas.

Available in a rainbow of enchanting and enticing shades, Goddess Pencil is enriched with beautiful Botanical Waxes and Oils and boasts a natural and cruelty free formula which helps to nourish the delicate eye lid.

Perfect for creating flawless definition, sultry smoky looks and eye popping colour, Goddess Pencil can be blended and shaded onto the entire eyelid or applied delicately along the waterline. Literally gliding smoothly onto the eyelid without pulling or dragging, Goddess Pencil is truly waterproof once set and comes complete with a smudging tip to create the ultimate in smouldering looks.

Tip: Goddess Pencil has a long lasting, Paraben free formula which stays put all day and into the night.

4. Ankh Necklace
The ankh symbolizes the breath of life and the key of the Nile. It often appeared on Egyptian tomb paintings and other art, and connects to strength and health. Add some sparkle to that #ootd with this Egyptian-inspired accessory!

5. Eye of Horus P100 Voucher

It's all about the eyes! Get P100 off on Eye of Horus goodies for a minimum purchase of one Eye of Horus product at our online boutique!

Note: There was a printing typo in the voucher, code is valid until Jan 2017

-images with product descriptions are from Glamourbox's website www.glamourbox.ph

Now, first off, don't get me wrong, I love how I got almost 3x the value of what I paid for. But, compared to their other exclusive boxes, this month's box is a let-down.

I was a bit disappointed since I received less items (than the last one). I would have gladly swapped the necklace and the discount coupon for a product I would really be able to use, like say, a mascara. I know their mascaras may be more costly, but hey, if they can afford to send us 6k worth of Inglot items, I don't see why they can't make/squeeze in a slightly better deal with EOH. I mean, they're selling EOH on their website, for cryin' out loud! UPDATE: I also would have loved their eyeshadow palette better if it had a matte crease/transition shade, then, it would have been the perfect travel palette. BDW, since these eyeshadows are baked, expect that they are drier compared to other eyeshadows (although they're powdery/chalky).

And after checking posts/reviews of their previous EOH exclusive box, I noticed they already sent out the same gold necklace last year. Yes, it's a beautiful necklace, and yes, I would most definitely wear it, but, why do they insist on sending these non-eye related item/s when they advertise the box to contain eye products? Plus, when I checked that box, it was when they were offering their boxes for around 500-700 pesos and the total amount of the products they got was almost the same as what I received now (I paid almost 1, 300 pesos before sf).

This box alone won't stop me from subscribing to their future boxes as I know I would still use and enjoy all of the items in this box (with the exception of the discount coupon) and I ended up getting my money's worth and more. Hopefully, their next box rocks my world!

'Till next time!

Xoxo,
Missus C

Unboxing: Saladbox's Sink your Teeth One Last Time October Box

By now, you must be familiar with the love I have for subscription boxes. Signing up and getting a new one never fails to put me in a good mood.

I've heard and seen Saladbox in the past, in fact, it's the first subscription box in the Philippines I've learned about through social media sites.

Saladbox is the best way to discover beauty, grooming, and lifestyle products before you buy them.
Sign up to our subscription boxes and be at your most beautiful and dapper.

-from Saladbox's website www.saladbox.ph

Although you only get samples, it is by far the most affordable subscription box available (that I know of) right now. If there's a possibility of me getting Benefit products for 500 pesos every month, then, yes, sign me up, puh-lease! But after checking their website and seeing that they have limited payment options, I was disheartened.

Fast forward to today, or sometime in September, they started accepting payments through Paypal and credit cards, and I was ecstatic.

I actually felt bad I didn't hear about it right away, because I missed their anniversary box and it was full of Benefit products. Oh well... Anyway, let's take a look at their October box which is in collaboration with The Vampire Diaries. This box is supposed to give you a vampy look to attract those ridiculously good-looking Salvatore brothers. 😁

This month includes more or less 8 sample products (some boxes include a Benefit product but maybe because I only got the special 2-month subscription plan to test it, they didn't give me one... and that made me really sad 😢), which is more than what they promised of 5 items (it's possible they didn't count the samples in sachets and they counted the Mary Kay items as one).

1. Sofia's Glutathione Soap

Looking young and beautiful has never been this easy. This soap is designed to make your beauty regimen effortless and complete by combining Glutathione to promote fair skin tone, Kojic Acid to decrease skin pigmentation, and Collagen to help increase skin elasticity.
Sofia’s Gluthathione Soap with Kojic and Collagen is an all in one soap to have beautiful skin. SVR assured the increased quality of this soap with skin lightening benefits.
Ingredients: Glutathione, Collagen, Kojic, Vitamin C and E, Vegetable Oil, Coconut Oil, and Glycerin.
-from www.sampleroom.ph

2. AloeCure Pure Aloe Extract for Digestive Health

Help Balance Stomach Acidity Naturally. AloeCure pure aloe juice is made from the inner gel of organic Aloe Vera. It is Aloin free and has no known side effects.
Soothes the digestive system*
Acts as a natural acid buffer*
Aids in balancing your stomach acidity*
Promotes healthy digestion*
6 bottles is a 30 day supply

-from www.aloecure.com

3. Skin Genie Black Mallows Fluffy Scrub

CLAIM TO FAME: Marshmallow-shaped facial scrubs that nourishes and rejuvenates the skin
FAST FACTS: Exfoliates skin with rolled oats to slough away dead cells and dirt; unclogs pores and cleanses deeply with cranberry and apricot beads; helps maintain skin’s firmness and elasticity with antioxidant-rich forbidden rice; absorbs dirt and oil with activated charcoal; prevents skin-aging, hyperpigmentation, and moisture loss with niacinamide; nourishes, strengthens, and protects skin with grapeseed oil; helps maintain skin’s pH balance
PERFECT FOR: Gentle exfoliation
-from www.beautymnl.com

3. Thierry Mugler Alien Perfume

Discover Alien, radiant and mysterious, the elixir of absolute femininity. Be seduced by the soothing solar energy of this extraordinary fragrance from elsewhere. Luminous like a brilliant solar flower, the fragrance exudes a positive energy, charged with mystery. Evoking the scent of wood warmed by intense sunlight, Alien is sensual and intriguing, yet as soft and rich as the caress of cashmere.
Notes: Solar Accord, Jasmine Sambac, Green Notes, Cashmeran, Vanilla, Transparent Amber.
Style: Mysterious. Soothing. Magnetic.
-from www.sephora.com

4. Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Sweet Plum and Honey Spice and Creme Lipstick in Red

Mary Kay® Mineral Eye Color is famous for its oil-absorbing properties, ease of application, excellent coverage and adhesion to skin. This long-lasting, fade-resistant, mineral-based formula delivers weightless, high-impact color in one swipe with a natural, luminous finish that looks gorgeous on any skin tone. Suitable for sensitive skin and eyes, and suitable for contact lens wearers. Ophthalmologist-tested.
This long-lasting, fade-resistant, mineral-based formula delivers weightless, high-impact color in one swipe with a natural, luminous finish that looks gorgeous on any skin tone.
Mary Kay® Creme Lipstick
This long-wearing, stay-true formula glides on easily with a lightweight, creamy texture for rich color impact that lasts. Plus, it won’t feather or bleed.
Mary Kay® Creme Lipstick is available in gorgeous colors, each featuring a hint of vanilla flavoring to delight the senses.
-from www.marykay.com

5. Glamglow Flashmud Brightening Treatment and Aloe Derma Pure Aloe Vera Gel

GLAMGLOW FLASHMUD™ is a multi-sensorial quick results brightening treatment. Powerful & Innovative multi-brightening complexes help to create the brightest, lightest & luminous perfect skin. The TEAOXI Technology in FLASHMUD™ is White Birch Leaf. It delivers natural Betulin, Betulinic Acid & Ellagic Acid to create an improved color balanced skin tone. WhiteEnergy™ is a brilliant fusion of powerful natural actives to create intense bright & even results. Flashlucent™ is a combination of skin translucency optimizers featuring 3 levels of exfoliation to drive ingredients into the skin for luminous younger looking skin. Reflectrum™ is a blend of brightening ingredients boosted with diamond photoluminescence to increase the reflecting level of the skin and make it appear radiant & more attractive. Designed for Instant & Extended results for Men & Women of all ages, all skin types & all skin tones. FLASHMUD™ will have you Sexy in a Flash!
-from www.glamglow.com

Aloe Derma's Pure Aloe Vera Gel
Provides soothing natural relief when applied to dry skin and irritations such as sunburn, burns, cuts and wounds. Protects your skin against pollution and other environmental hazards. Works naturally by moisturizing and providing essential nutrients to the skin.

This box was okay for me. It was so-so because, although I already started using the products included, and I know I 'll be able to use all of them, since they are just samples, I can only use them a couple of times. I know, I know, you're probably like, "You knew their boxes only included samples and you only paid 500 pesos!". Well, what can I say, I probably got used to my other subscription boxes that really gave me a bang for my buck, now, if this included a Benefit item, then, it probably would have been a different story. I'm also kind of on the fence about their October boxes being shipped in November. That's also partly one of the reasons why I didn't subscribe sooner, but it looks like they're more consistent with shipping their boxes and are getting less negative reviews. I still have one more box to get, and after that I'd probably get a proper plan, maybe the starter plus one, just in time for December. I'm crossing my fingers hoping for more makeup and better items in my next box. 😇

See yah on my next post (I sense another haul/just in post... teehee!)!

Xoxo,
Missus C