Unboxing My May 2018 Gilboxes

Hey, girls! Here's my review for my latest Giltboxes (May 2018)!

For the uninitiated, Giltbox is a beauty box subscription here in the Philippines. Every month, subscribers will receive a surprise box filled with beauty, skincare and lifestyle samples from local and international brands. Subscription starts for as low as 500 pesos per month (see their plans here). Do note that each box is personalized for you based on a profile you fill out - what I get may be different from yours. Moving on...

May is the month of flowers, hence the rosy design. I like it - it looks simple, pretty and elegant. Since it's Reyna Elena's month, this month's featured products are items they think will bring out the queen in us, no need for a terno and a crown! Let's see.

What's Inside My Giltboxes

My May loot is the lightest I've ever received from Giltbox. I got a bit disheartened because, as you can see, most are sachet samples. Aside from that, most of the items inside are repeat items from the past few months. Let's break it down, shall we?

BOX ONE CONTENTS

1. Stylex Hair Polish, 50ml

Product Description: "Tame frizz and fly-away hair with Stylex Hair Polish! This hair cream give sensational gloss for silky, shiny finish. It has unique light formula that guarantees beautiful hair without the sticky, heavy feeling. It also contains hair conditioners that lock in hair’s natural moisture. Have hair that’s healthy and full of life all day long!"

I have used this hair polish in the past (high school days, if I recall correctly) so this hair polish is not new to me. It is indeed a lightweight polish that gives hair a shiny finish. It is cheap too, the 50 ml tube is around Php 30.00 in leading supermarkets.

2. Ladouce Tampons, 3-pc sample box

Product Description: "Ladouce tampons protect you day and night during 6-8 hours, feeling comfortable and safe."

I've received this sampler on my past boxes and I am slowly getting the hang of using it. Haha. When used correctly, Ladouce tampons are very convenient, comfortable and 100% leak-free. They are available in 3 sizes (Mini, Normal and Super). This sampler pack contains all three. Nice if you wanna know what size fits your flow! A set of 48 tampons costs Php 519.00 at Lazada, so the estimate value of  this sample is around Php 30.

3. Mentholatum Sunplay Ultra Shield SPF 130 PA ++++, 2.5g sample

Product Description: "Has the highest SPF in the market; protects with broad-spectrum SPF 130;
delivers long-lasting sun defense; has a lightweight, non-oily texture with a sheer finish; fragrance and colorant-free"

I was looking for a sunscreen product in my April Summer Giltbox but I guess they decided to put it here because Reyna Elenas need sun protection too! I'm quite impressed by the SPF 130 protection - it's the highest I've seen so far and that PA++++ rating is another bonus. You can be sure you are completely protected against harmful UVA and UVB rays!

I'm loyal to Biore sunscreens but it's nice to try another brand once in a while. This sunscreen has a milky texture that absorbs easily into my skin. It's not greasy, it doesn't feel heavy plus I experienced no stings or irritation. I used this at a summer outing and I did not get burned. Only con is the whitecast which I expected because of the high SPF. Overall, this is a good sunscreen for me. The full 35g bottle is Php 480 at BeautyMNL, so this 2.5g sachet should be around Php 35.

4. Haru Artisan Soaperie Yuzu Punch Face Mist, 20ml sample

Product Description: "An all-natural moisturizing face mist that brightens and smooths your complexion"

Love this face mist! It's moisturizing and made my face soft and smooth all day. Just a word of caution, it contains lemons, yuzu and Vitamin C so I only spray it on non-wounded surfaces. Also, make sure to follow with sunscreen when using during daytime! Overall, another new find! The full-sized bottle is worth Php 252 at Haru Soaperie's website. My sample should be worth around Php 80.

5. iWhite BB.Holic Everyday BB Cream, 2 sachets

Product Description: "iWhite Korea's BB.Holic Beige is a multi-tasking BB Cream
that provides several makeup and skincare benefits."

Looking for a cheap yet natural-looking makeup base? Well, this item is for you! I have tried and tested this BB cream a lot of times and I can say it is perfect for everyday use. It was able to cover up most blemishes and even out my skin tone. The finish is sheer and not cakey - the effect is like the Korean dewy look. I just brush on a little powder on my T-zone so I don't look oily. Each sachet costs Php 25 at Watson's.

6. Scent Studio Perfume Sample, Erin

Last item on my first box is a perfume sample from Scent Studio. Anybody who actually knows about the brand? Haha. I've been looking for more information about them since forever (most of my past Giltboxes always have a perfume sample from them) but I can't find a website. Ooops.

BOX TWO CONTENTS

My second Giltbox contained six samples. Three of them are the same from the first box - I got another Stylex Hair Polish, another Ladouce Tampon sample pack and another Sunplay sunscreen sachet. The new contents in my second box are:

1) Vedette Clay Facial Mask Cedrus

Product Description: "A detoxifying clay mask for smoother, more radiant skin"

I haven't masked in a while so I'll try this as soon as I can! This retails for Php 65 at BeautyMNL.

2) Bloom Skin Strawberry Shortcake Hand Scrub sample

I have received this in my April Giltbox but like before, I still haven't seen actual info about the product or the brand! Quite a waste because I like this! It's a super yummy smelling scrub that makes my hands feel soft and smooth to touch.

3) Scent Studio Perfume Sample, Genevieve

Last item inside my second Giltbox is another perfume sample from
Scent Studio. This time, I got the scent Genevieve.

MAY 2018 GILTBOXES: IS IT WORTH IT?

my loot for May 2018

I'm gonna be blunt - nope!

I don't think the items in themselves are bad - these are all items I am willing to use. Standouts for me are the Haru Yuzu Face Mist and the Sunplay Sunscreen. However, my unboxing was not satisfying. The boxes feel too light and too empty - like I said earlier, most of the items are just tiny samplers. For a Maria Elena - shouldn't a queen receive more premium items? Or at the very least, something full-sized, not just little sachets? Most of the products inside are repeat samples too. It's a no-no for me since I wanted to try a lot of products as much as possible. Aside from that, the total value of the two boxes is only around 400+ pesos based on my calculations.

So yeah, I think my May loot is not worth it. Giltbox, what is you doing? This is my 9th month out of a yearly subscription. Hope my last few boxes are more satisfying than this.

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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.