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: Glamourbox's Inglot Pro Picks for Every Beauty

Hi there, makeup junkies!

Christmas came early this year! I 've never been this excited to receive a subscription box for a long time, and that's partly because I wasn't expecting this box to come until the 2nd or 3rd week of September as stated on Glamourbox's website.

But Glamourbox has never failed to deliver and satisfy their customers. Not only did they say they started shipping their boxes, they really did make sure their boxes are delivered to their subscribers within a week (I got mine the day after they announced they started shipping), unlike other subscription boxes I know. So yes, I am really pleased with how I got my box earlier than expected.

I am also ecstatic to see the contents of this month's box since Glamourbox has partnered with world-renowned makeup brand, Inglot.

From www.glamourbox.ph

I've been dying to try their products ever since they launched in the Philippines sometime in 2013.

I remember seeing their Glorietta 5 branch open the first day and was curious to see why the place was full. I remember being in awe of their selections and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the sheer amount of products they had. Fast forward to today, I finally got the chance to try some of their "Pro Picks".

Wanna see what's in this month's box?

Freedom System Eyeshadow 3 pcs.

Apply eye makeup like a dream with these silky-smooth, pigmented, long-lasting and crease-resistant eyeshadows. It contains special silicones and treated high quality pigments for smooth application, easy blending and a silky touch. Mix and match your palette according to your mood! Inglot's got all the shades covered. Paraben and cruelty free.

3 pcs. Full size 2.3- 3.2g  P425/pc. total value P1275 

From Left to Right: 319, 441, and 609

Freedom System Lipstick 5 pcs.

Bring as many of your favorite lippie colors as you want! Keep lips kissable and smooth with vitamin E and apricot kernel oil that moisturize and protect the lips.Freedom System Lipstick has a non-sticky, long lasting formula that makes for an easy and even application.

Full size 1.8g P425/pc. total value P2125

From Left to Right Top Row: 27, 87, and 86 

Bottom Row: 01 and 82

Freedom System Blush 1 pc.

Keep them guessing why you're blooming today! Add a healthy flush to those cheeks with this ultra-pigmented blush from Inglot Its rich formula allows smooth application and buildable color.

Full size 6g   *Assorted shades P595/pc.

Shade: 47

O2M Breathable Nail Enamel 1pc.

Now you can paint your nails while keeping them in the best condition possible! Inglot's O2M formula allows water and oxygen to pass through to keep nail enamel healthy and strong. 4FREE (toluene, formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) or camphor)

Full size 11ml *Assorted shades P650/pc.

Nailpolish Color: 610

Makeover Voucher 1 pc. Php 1,500

Got somewhere to go to and you need to look effortlessly fabulous? Let Inglot's beauty team work their makeup magic on you!   

Discount Coupon 1 pc.

You can never have too much makeup! Get this 10% off when you shop at the Inglot store using cash or 5% off for credit card purchases.

Inglot Notebook

Jot down your makeup wishlists on this gorgeous notebook!

I really appreciate how they tried to include Inglot's top products, especially the Freedom System makeup items. I just wish they were able to include some kind of a palette to put the pans in or better yet, give their subscribers the option to actually pick the colors or pans themselves, since that is how the Freedom System Palette (supposed to) works. They still, however, did a good job in picking wearable colors and covering a wide range of lipstick shades to ensure that there is something for everyone.

This box is a great purchase as its contents total almost Php 6,000, when I only paid Php 1,290 (plus shipping) for it. I will definitely be waiting for Glamourbox's next subscription box.

See yah next time, fellow makeup junkies!

Xoxo,
Missus C 💋