Glossybox - I "experience(d) the beauty"

I'm not sure how many of you are aware of its existence, but I first heard about the Glossybox from bloggers in Turkey. They have more of a variety there, but the only one I could find in the land down under was the Glossybox.

The way it works is, you pay $14.95 every month, and you receive a pack containing 5-6 different samples from brand name cosmetics and skin care. I checked out the brands on the Glossybox website, and thought, yeah that's cool, there are brands there that I would like to try. So I signed up.

I have to say, I was impressed with the gorgeous packing. It was like opening a special gift.. even though I paid for it myself. LOL

And then I saw the contents of the box....

1- Temporary Australia Tattoos

2- Mirenesse Tight Liner (Liquid eyeliner in blue)

3- Kosmea Daily Facial Exfoliant

4- Nivea Rich Nourishing Body Lotion

5- Sheer Cover Lip Gloss

6- Sheer Cover Nourishing Moisturiser

Yeah... I can't say I was happy at all. 

I understand the tattoos were included because Australia Day is coming up. The tight liner I was very interested in, but it's in blue!!! C'mon mate! I understand that they can't put black in every box, but blue? I would have preferred brown, grey, charcoal... You know, common colours that one can use any day or everyday, but blue!

Then there's the Nivea body lotion. Please! As if this is something cannot purchase and try myself. Be a little creative, puhleaaaase!

The Sheer Cover products I don't mind so much, but I would have liked it more if they included a different brand (something high-end as advertised) instead of two products from the same brand. Sheesh! I feel jibbed (ripped off). This box has been a huge disappointment as I was very excited to receive it. I am only happy to try the Kosmea Daily Facial Exfoliant, and that ain't worth $14.95!!! (They are sample sizes, except for the Mirenesse Tight Liner).

So yeah, I will wait for the February Glossybox, and maybe the March Glossybox too to decide if I want to cancel my membership or not. Right now, I am quite sceptical about the future boxes, but we shall see...

If anybody knows about any other alternative to the Glossybox that ship to Australia, please inform me. I would appreciate it. :)

Jummah mubarak... Happy Friday peeps!