Glossybox vs. Birchbox UK!

Hello Internet Beauties!

Are you considering signing up for your first beauty box this November but unsure of which one to go for? I thought I would put together a battle of the boxes with October's Glossybox and Birchbox to help you decide which one is worth going for this month! As one of the main reasons I love beauty boxes is the surprise factor, I thought doing this beauty box post on last month's boxes means no spoilers as everyone has the October boxes by now and still keeps the surprise for those of you wanting to sign up brand new for November, but still with a little helping hand for which one is worth your subscription! Note that for each one, you fill out a unique beauty profile so each box varies slightly per person!

I have been subscribed to Glossybox for about 3 months but have always wanted to try a Birchbox too. When I saw the cute packaging for October's box, I couldn't resist! The themed boxes are the different elements, I got my birth sign element of 'Water' and this month the boxes were actually storage boxes with a draw which is a really useful idea! This is what I received in my box: 

- Rituals: Hammam Body Mud (70ml)

- This Works: Deep Sleep Pillow Spray (5ml)

- LOC X Millie: Ultra Gloss Lip Pencil (FULL SIZE, worth £9)

- Doux Me: Pure Spring Mist (50ml)

- Number 4: Elixer Restore Oil (14ml)

- Trilogy: Vital Moisturising Cream (20ml)


This months's Glossybox was in it'a signature pink packaging and the way they wrap these are truly beautiful. It was a box in collaboration with blogger Estee Lalonde and I loved this as it shows that they support bloggers in a big way! Here is what I received in my Glossybox this month: 

- Bee Good: Honey & Camelina Facial Exfoliator (FULL SIZE, worth £10.50)

- Mystery Shampoo: The brand of this shampoo has been hidden! It's a tester 75ml of a well known shampoo with a new formula but with the brand hidden to allow a completely unbiased trial of the product, I think its so much fun!

- Trifle Cosmetics: Lip Parfait Buttery Lip Cream (FULL SIZE, worth £12.95)

- UBeauty: Secret Flush Blush and Lip Tint (FULL SIZE, worth $20/approx £15 converted)

- Rituals: Magic Touch Body Cream (70ml)

- P.S Pro: Lip Liner Pen (FULL SIZE, worth £3)

So, based on this month,  which beauty box is the winner for me? Firstly, one of the main things I noticed was the size of the boxes. When I saw my Birchbox come through the door, I was surprised! It actually fits inside my Glossybox, meaning it's way smaller than I expected, even though both subscriptions are £10. 

I think this can also be reflected in the sizes of the actual products, with Glossybox having an outstanding 4 full size products out of 6! This means the box value is a least £41.45! Which is absolutely amazing, seeing the box each month only costs you £10! Compared to one full size product for Birchbox and also the small size of there sample products, Glossybox is a clear winner in this way for me.

The products in Glossybox tend to be more makeup focused which is definitely what I prefer. With that and the sizing of products, Glossybox is definitely the overall winner for me! If you are more one for skincare, then Birchbox may be for you, but personally for best value for money for a makeup based beauty box, I would definitely recommend Glossybox! Also - sneak peak into November, apparently there's also 4 full sized products in Glossbox!! Which is incredible so I know I can't wait for mine! (haha the amount of exclamtion marks in this post shows my love for beauty boxes!) 

Which beauty boxes are your favourites?! Let me know in the comments below! Any other top boxes to be aware of?!