Unboxing My Hello Summer Gilboxes (April 2018)

Hi, guys! Back again with another Giltbox unboxing because I need to catch up! Haha. Today's post features my Giltbox loot for April 2018, or what they dubbed as their "Hello Summer" box. They claim the products inside are items that will make me enjoy summer like a real summer babe - whether I'm at the beach or in my office!

Just a quick recap - Giltbox is an online subscription service here in the Philippines. When you subscribe to their plans, you will receive a box containing 4-5 samples of beauty and lifestyle items customized based on your preferences. Check out their subscription plans here - women or men.

My "Hello Summer" April 2018 Giltbox Loot

Without further ado, here's what I got! Do take note that the samples I got may be different from the samples that you will receive.

BOX ONE CONTENTS

1. Cocoline Naturals Body Wash, Triple Whitening, 340ml

Product Description: "A natural and gentle body wash that brightens and smoothens skin"

First of all, I got this gigantic bottle of body wash from Cocoline. It didn't fit the box so it was just placed outside. Since it was heavy, it smooshed my boxes. I wish Giltbox packed it with carton or with something that can support it. Good thing there's no spills while my package was in transit.

Anyway, about the body wash - this is Cocoline's Triple Whitening variant made with Papaya, Kojic and Vitamin C. I don't use it often so I have no comment regarding it's skin whitening benefits but I do like how it smells plus it lathers really well. It also doesn't feel slimy when rinsing it out. The 340ml bottle I got is worth PHP 193 at Giltbox's online shop.

2. Angel Skin Skin Lightening Bar with Glutathione & Gigawhite

Product Description: "A premium beauty bar that brightens and moisturizes skin"

Next inside my box is Angel Skin Skin Lightening Bar. I also got a sample of this soap last February (view my unboxing here) and sad to say this is not compatible with me. My skin got irritated and I had rashes all over. Anybody here who also experienced the same? Anyway, this soap is valued at Php 140.

3. Artistry Hydra-V Vital Skin Serum Concentrate, 4ml sample

Product Description: "Artistry Hydra-V Vital Serum Concentrate is a concentrated,
powerful serum that helps to refresh, replenish and revitalize skin."

Yay! Another Artistry Hydra-V sample! The full-sized 30-ml serum is priced Php 3,225 so my 4ml sample value should be around Php 430. Will use this along with my other Artisty items. Will let you know how it goes!

4. Bloom Skin Strawberry Shortcake Hand Scrub

I adore this mini hand scrub sample from Bloom Skin! It's very convenient and super easy to use. I just massage it for a few seconds, rinse it off and it leaves my hands feeling soft and smelling lovely like strawberry shortcakes! Too bad there's no info about where I can get the full size.

5. Vitress Hair Solutions, Solenn Hair Cuticle Coat, 30ml

Product Description: "Special serum from a blend of silicones that wraps and seals
each strand to protect it from damage and breaking."

The last item in my box is this hair cuticle coat from Vitress. This is the special edition item designed and co-created by Solenn Heussaff herself. Sample value is Php 80.

BOX ONE VERDICT

Overall, not bad but I was not that excited.

I chose the Hydra-V serum via Giltbox's Sample Select survey so I'm glad I got it. As for the other items, I don't really see how it's a summer box. I was expecting more sun protection items instead of whitening products. That said, the products themselves are not bad. I can see myself using them eventually, except for the soap. Total value of this box is around Php 840+ so I guess hindi na rin lugi.

BOX TWO CONTENTS

My second Giltbox contains almost the same items as my first box. I got another Cocoline Body Wash, Angel Skin Soap and the Bloom Skin Hand Scrub. The only things new in my second box are the ANAGEN Hair Wax and Esme Organics Stimu-Rub.

1. ANAGEN Hair Wax, 50g

Product Description: "Anagen Hair Wax is blended with essential hair growth ingredients to stimulate
hair regrowth while giving your hair excellent pliability and natural shine after every use"

I got this inside my March Giltbox so this sample is not new to me. It's a pretty good hair wax - it holds style quite well while also adding a little bit of shine to my hair without looking unnatural. The hair wax is worth Php 350.

2. Esme Organics Stimu-Rub

Product Description: "STIMU-RUB roll-on essential oil blend is designed to soothe pain from migraine,
sinus, headache and relieving fatigue and promoting clarity and calm a natural way especially when traveling."

This sample is also not new to me since I also received it in a prior box. I've already tried this and based on my experience, it's effective in relieving dizziness and nausea when travelling. The rollerball is handy too - you can use it to press on aching muscles for an impromptu DIY massage. This is worth Php 150.

BOX TWO VERDICT

All the contents of my second Giltbox

This is an even less exciting box for me since the items are almost the same as my first box plus I also received repeat samples. This is also not what I would call a "Summer Box". Like the first box, I wish they added more sun protection items instead of whitening products. Satisfaction-wise, I think this Giltbox curation is pretty meh. Value-wise, I did get Php 830+ worth of products so it's not a total loss.

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That's it for the unboxing of my April Giltbox package for now! Stay tuned for my May 2018 Giltbox unboxing! Did you see something you like? If you want to receive your own personalized box, check out Giltbox now!

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I paid for my own Giltbox subscription. This review is written based on my own opinion. What works for me may not work for you and vice versa.