Beauty Fix

[Wida]

I just place a Beautyfix order.  I spoke with a customer service agent that gave me the $30 off after the code wasn't accepted online.  She was super nice, but she did say that the coupon codes are meant to be a "One time use" code, but somebody keeps leaking them online...not sure how true that is.  She said that the BFBLOG code was for one person only but they leaked it and Beautyfix lost a ton of money because they had to honor it. She said that they are now working on updating the website so the codes can't be used more than once.  I found that interesting and thought that I would share. 

My order was also considered a "spring season" order so I won't be billed again next week or anything.  She said that they will send me an email in 3 months to pick new samples, but you shouldn't get that email to pick unless it's been 3 months.  Overall, I'm happy with their customer service, but I don't know if I'll keep this subscription.

 

[MakeupGalore]

Quote:Originally Posted by Wida /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just place a Beautyfix order.  I spoke with a customer service agent that gave me the $30 off after the code wasn't accepted online.  She was super nice, but she did say that the coupon codes are meant to be a "One time use" code, but somebody keeps leaking them online...not sure how true that is.  She said that the BFBLOG code was for one person only but they leaked it and Beautyfix lost a ton of money because they had to honor it. She said that they are now working on updating the website so the codes can't be used more than once.  I found that interesting and thought that I would share. 

My order was also considered a "spring season" order so I won't be billed again next week or anything.  She said that they will send me an email in 3 months to pick new samples, but you shouldn't get that email to pick unless it's been 3 months.  Overall, I'm happy with their customer service, but I don't know if I'll keep this subscription.





That's wrong information she gave you. The BFBLOG code is on THEIR OWN websites blog!! Wow, they're very uniformed but I've been happy with this sub so far.

 

[Wida]

Huh, good to know!  I wondered why she was saying that when I even googled "beautyfix coupons" and that code came up.  Seems to be awfully widespread to be a "one-time use" code.  I'm just happy that I got the price that I wanted and I've got some amazing products coming!  Woo!

 

[calexxia]

Curious about something for those of y'all who adore BF. Are you picking your samples based on utility to you or just going by what's worth the most? I can see either way working, kinda, since lots of folks like to trade.....

 

[Annelle]

(sorry for the late reply. I've been and still am out of town at the moment and haven't been able to log in regularly!)

BFBLOG is one that the lady I've been speaking to at BeautyFix said is still and will continue to be valid for Spring (and beyond?) It is posted on the sidebar of BeautyFix's blog: http://blog.beautyfix.com/ and it will only work one time per customer, and for the first order only. (sidenote, the first google result for "beautyfix coupons" goes to the blog entry that's almost 2 years old with the out of date, not working, code.  I'm guessing you used this bad code considering you got your code from the google search and not from beautyfix itself, which would explain why the bad code did not work for you, but they were probably nice and gave you the discount for the correct code instead) I didn't realize that "spring orders" could be made before the official release, since I was told it'd only be after March 15.  BFBLOG is only supposed to be for first time subscribers, and when I asked my gal that for Spring, that we could choose between using BFBLOG (new subs) and the code released next week (current subs), she confirmed back that I got it right.

Makeuptalk's code will NOT work until March 15.

The coupon I got for Makeuptalk will only be valid for the Spring season, but you'll have a couple of months to decide if the box is worth it to you (if you end up calling customer service to skip the spring box, and you change your mind, you can go ahead and make your selections online and it'll send you the spring box.)

You won't automatically get charged at the beginning of each season.  You get charged for your new box when you actually make your order, so the date you get charged will depend on when you actually choose your items. (Your credit card, however, is kept on file, because if you don't choose your items in time, they'll select your items for you and send you a box anyway, and charge you for it, but they let you know ahead of time when that date will be.)

I agree, I wish there were more new products each season, especially if you choose 8 and there's only 10 new things.  (What if you've tried everything else already and you only have the new stuff to choose from? Suddenly there isn't a lot to select from anymore!)  If there's 8 to choose, I feel like they should have at least 16 things to choose from...keep me wanting MORE from you, not less!  The cheaper things that get repeated because they haven't sold out yet aren't that exciting, either (if they were a bonus surprise item I got, I'd probably get excited for them, but not excited enough that I'd want to use up one of my 8 picks! like ooh, I wasn't expecting this, neato! I'll try it out!)

But...  The UV Sunsense are $6.99 at Kmart.  The Caress bodywash is $13.89 for a 12-pack on amazon (less than $1.16 each).  The Frais hand sanitizer is $3.50 from the company's own website.  Degree body mist is $4.99 at Walgreens.  They're just not things I'd want to take up a slot in my $50 box!  If I wanted to gamble on whether I'll like something, I'll gamble on something that's outside of my normal price range!!  If it comes between a $169 bottle of whatever the girl ordered on the previous page versus a $1.16 body wash, I'm choosing the $169 bottle of who knows what I'll get.  Because I know if I really wanted to try that body wash, I'll pay full price and buy it on impulse at the store.  But the ONLY way I'm getting my hands on that $169 bottle is if it comes in my beautyfix kit, because there ain't no way I'm gonna splurge $169 on something that I've never heard of and have no idea how or why or what it works.  But when it comes to choosing a Beautyfix item, well, if it's that expensive, then someone must like them enough to stay in business selling at that price, right? so it can't be completely terrible, right?  and being that expensive, it has that chance of being that miracle HG top secret super science lab tested high quality item, right?  (or be absolute crap. but hey it's a gamble!) which feels worth a shot to try something like that over a $1 body wash lol. every. time. :x  plus. I feel like I'm pampering myself more if I'm testing out a product that's way too expensive for me to buy, than testing out something that's cheaper than what I already use at home ._.

 

[Annelle]

@calexxia oh to I guess follow up with your question...

although I just stated I'm always going to choose the super expensive over super cheap, that doesn't mean I picked out my kit based on all of the most expensive items.  I start out my kit with the actual products I'd like to try. (like for my first kit, I wanted masks and serums to play with, and serums just happen to be on the expensive side in general) Then, I started looking at brands and products and sizes.  There used to be a juicy sensitive skin some sort of green apple exfoliator?  I realized it was a travel size and chose something else instead.  I was interested in Murad brand, so that stayed on my list.  I didn't even look at hair products because I wasn't interested in them.

So in short, yes, retail price is a factor in my choice, but it's not the top factor.  (If something that I actually am interested in trying is less expensive than something I probably never would have thought to use or wanted to use, I'd choose the one I actually wanted to try. I think the $169 item I referred to in my last post was some sort of hair product, and I didn't really even look at any of the hair products offered.)

My steps in choosing my 8

#1 Am I interested in the product, regardless of brand? (like "anti-aging serum")

#2 Am I interested in brand, regardless of product? (like "Murad")

#3 Does anything else just look or sound cool, yummy, neat, or intriguing?

(I should have more than 8 chosen by the above 3 factors by now)

The following is for select down to 8:

#1 (For the products I've selected and am unfamiliar about) Reviews good? (obviously, bad reviews are taken with a grain of salt, but still I want to get an overall view of how this product actually performs)

#2 How much does it cost? (Do the reviews seem to match or exceed product cost?  Is this something i'd buy on a random splurge or something that I'd probably ignore if I saw in a store because it's out of my price range?  (Seriously if I was in a store looking at lipsticks or something, I'd be aware of the $0.50 lipstick but ignore it completely, check out the $2-3 lipsticks to see if any of them catch my eye. Then stare at the $5-9 lipsticks to debate on whether I need another lipstick.  Look at the $12-20 lipstick and feel like lipstick really shouldn't be that expensive but I'll pay it in a moment of weakness or during a good sale.  And somewhere on a shelf by themselves is the $50 lipstick that I've probably seen before and passed many times in the store but doesn't even register in my brain as a real product so I never feel bad about not buying it. (I just looked at sephora for this specific example...did y'all know that sephora sells a $48 lipstick?!  I've never "finished" a lipstick so I probably wouldn't even get through half of this one either...I can't imagine spending $50 for something that wouldn't even get half used!)

#3 Is the brand reputable/readily available? (If I fall in love with it, I want to know that I'll be able to continue loving it when my supply runs out)

#4 then I go back and forth looking at cost per size and effectiveness until I get down to the 8 that I am happy with.

 

[nelliebelle1197]

Annelle, do we know the code yet?

 

[yanelib27]

Since this was an impulse buy, I didnt even think to compare prices. I went down the list adding items that would be fun to try. I didnt even know until I saw this thread that people got way better deals than I did. My order was worth around 140 while other girls got into the 200's. That being sid, next time I will look more into the prices and the products themselves. I ended up not liking my Nick Chavez shampoo at all, but loving the Skin Iceland cleanser (and am buying it from Sample Society using my 15.00 off code). So it really is a hit or miss. I also ended up really liking the Juice Beauty oil free moisturizer, which surprised me because I dont really 'do' moisturizers. Also, the 25.00 off coupon is awesome, so if I ended up not liking anything at least I have that to make me feel better. I have not had a chance to try the Katira hair masque, the Alterna hair oil, or the Lalicious ugar body scrub, I do not see any results at all from the Kelly Teagarden eye cream, and will prob just throw it away. The VMV eye serum from my Jan Birchbox is way better than this one, and 2 months later my sample is still only halfway used.
 

Originally Posted by calexxia /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Curious about something for those of y'all who adore BF. Are you picking your samples based on utility to you or just going by what's worth the most? I can see either way working, kinda, since lots of folks like to trade.....

 

[Wida]

I am a new customer and I did try to use BFBLOG as my coupon code and it didn't go through so I called customer service.  I got the code from here on Makeuptalk, but I did google it just because I do that and I found it on other sites.  I'm guessing the customer service agent I spoke with just didn't know what she was talking about or was being witchy (in a very nice way). I found it interesting that she was telling me that it was a one time only code since so many have used it without issue so I thought that I would share.  I may have to call them back though, because I have a pending charge on my credit card from Beautyfix (hasn't gone through just yet), for $49.99.  If I can get the first box for $19.99 I will probably stay with them for a few seasons, but if they don't honor this code, they will have lost a customer.
 

Originally Posted by Annelle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

(sorry for the late reply. I've been and still am out of town at the moment and haven't been able to log in regularly!)

BFBLOG is one that the lady I've been speaking to at BeautyFix said is still and will continue to be valid for Spring (and beyond?) It is posted on the sidebar of BeautyFix's blog: http://blog.beautyfix.com/ and it will only work one time per customer, and for the first order only. (sidenote, the first google result for "beautyfix coupons" goes to the blog entry that's almost 2 years old with the out of date, not working, code.  I'm guessing you used this bad code considering you got your code from the google search and not from beautyfix itself, which would explain why the bad code did not work for you, but they were probably nice and gave you the discount for the correct code instead) I didn't realize that "spring orders" could be made before the official release, since I was told it'd only be after March 15.  BFBLOG is only supposed to be for first time subscribers, and when I asked my gal that for Spring, that we could choose between using BFBLOG (new subs) and the code released next week (current subs), she confirmed back that I got it right.

Makeuptalk's code will NOT work until March 15.

The coupon I got for Makeuptalk will only be valid for the Spring season, but you'll have a couple of months to decide if the box is worth it to you (if you end up calling customer service to skip the spring box, and you change your mind, you can go ahead and make your selections online and it'll send you the spring box.)

You won't automatically get charged at the beginning of each season.  You get charged for your new box when you actually make your order, so the date you get charged will depend on when you actually choose your items. (Your credit card, however, is kept on file, because if you don't choose your items in time, they'll select your items for you and send you a box anyway, and charge you for it, but they let you know ahead of time when that date will be.)

I agree, I wish there were more new products each season, especially if you choose 8 and there's only 10 new things.  (What if you've tried everything else already and you only have the new stuff to choose from? Suddenly there isn't a lot to select from anymore!)  If there's 8 to choose, I feel like they should have at least 16 things to choose from...keep me wanting MORE from you, not less!  The cheaper things that get repeated because they haven't sold out yet aren't that exciting, either (if they were a bonus surprise item I got, I'd probably get excited for them, but not excited enough that I'd want to use up one of my 8 picks! like ooh, I wasn't expecting this, neato! I'll try it out!)

But...  The UV Sunsense are $6.99 at Kmart.  The Caress bodywash is $13.89 for a 12-pack on amazon (less than $1.16 each).  The Frais hand sanitizer is $3.50 from the company's own website.  Degree body mist is $4.99 at Walgreens.  They're just not things I'd want to take up a slot in my $50 box!  If I wanted to gamble on whether I'll like something, I'll gamble on something that's outside of my normal price range!!  If it comes between a $169 bottle of whatever the girl ordered on the previous page versus a $1.16 body wash, I'm choosing the $169 bottle of who knows what I'll get.  Because I know if I really wanted to try that body wash, I'll pay full price and buy it on impulse at the store.  But the ONLY way I'm getting my hands on that $169 bottle is if it comes in my beautyfix kit, because there ain't no way I'm gonna splurge $169 on something that I've never heard of and have no idea how or why or what it works.  But when it comes to choosing a Beautyfix item, well, if it's that expensive, then someone must like them enough to stay in business selling at that price, right? so it can't be completely terrible, right?  and being that expensive, it has that chance of being that miracle HG top secret super science lab tested high quality item, right?  (or be absolute crap. but hey it's a gamble!) which feels worth a shot to try something like that over a $1 body wash lol. every. time. :x  plus. I feel like I'm pampering myself more if I'm testing out a product that's way too expensive for me to buy, than testing out something that's cheaper than what I already use at home ._.

 

[cjeanette]

Originally Posted by calexxia /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Curious about something for those of y'all who adore BF. Are you picking your samples based on utility to you or just going by what's worth the most? I can see either way working, kinda, since lots of folks like to trade.....

I wasn't going to pick the drugstore items but did look more at items I would use over price.  Like the hairspray, I use that daily so I knew a bottle of that would get used up quickly.  I have a ton of moisturizers so I didn't pick any of those this time around.

 

[Caryatid]

I picked by utility, but when I was narrowing my selections, price played a role. Why would I pick a $4.00 body wash, even if I would use it, when I could get an $80 primer? LoL. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Tweedy144]

Is there some way to tell if someone you referred signed up for beautyfix? 

I have looked everywhere and don't see it. Thanks for any help

 

[icecreamofwheat]

Hi /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Does anyone know why the Skindinavia setting spray is in different packaging than what it's advertised in on the Skindinavia site? Is it because it's being offered through BF or is it old and Skindinavia couldn't sell it anymore in the old packaging?

Also, have people had problems with expiration dates? I don't know that all packages will even have a date on them.. usually I don't think to check it on beauty products but I'd like to know with a service that sounds so good, you know?

I ordered my first bag a few days ago.. only to read more about the service right after lol. and found out the new season will be coming out this week (or have come out already..?) darn.

My total came out to be just over $400. My mom NEVER splurges on anything for herself and don't think she's ever bought an eyecream. So 5 of them are anti-wrinkle products are for her. 

Do any of you who have tried the 3Lab Perfect Cleansing Foam have oily/acne-prone skin? I got it for myself just b/c I wanted to try out the brand but have a feeling it'll be less useful than the Glytone Acne Self-Foaming cleanser I chose. 

 

[icecreamofwheat]

oh also, has anyone tried the Magic Mitt? just read some of the good reviews about it on dermstore. that was something I had to cut out of my 8-product selection. it just looks so cool though! I believe that it can take off the makeup well, but worry about getting the makeup off of the mitt. my eyes are pretty sensitive so it would be totally awesome to get all of that liner and mascara off without burning my eyes and crying lol.

 

[yanelib27]

You know, I did notice my Juice Beauty sample was made in 2007 and I was wondering if it was still good. I went ahead and used it anyway and it worked well. I have extremely sensitive skin that reacts to pretty much anything but NOTHING happened. I used it again, and nothing but pretty, soft skin. Yes, expiration dates matter but unless there is an expiration date on the product I guess we can assume it doesnt expire?? I dont know...
 

Originally Posted by icecreamofwheat /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Hi /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Does anyone know why the Skindinavia setting spray is in different packaging than what it's advertised in on the Skindinavia site? Is it because it's being offered through BF or is it old and Skindinavia couldn't sell it anymore in the old packaging?

Also, have people had problems with expiration dates? I don't know that all packages will even have a date on them.. usually I don't think to check it on beauty products but I'd like to know with a service that sounds so good, you know?

I ordered my first bag a few days ago.. only to read more about the service right after lol. and found out the new season will be coming out this week (or have come out already..?) darn.

My total came out to be just over $400. My mom NEVER splurges on anything for herself and don't think she's ever bought an eyecream. So 5 of them are anti-wrinkle products are for her. 

Do any of you who have tried the 3Lab Perfect Cleansing Foam have oily/acne-prone skin? I got it for myself just b/c I wanted to try out the brand but have a feeling it'll be less useful than the Glytone Acne Self-Foaming cleanser I chose. 

 

[Playedinloops]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


You know, I did notice my Juice Beauty sample was made in 2007 and I was wondering if it was still good. I went ahead and used it anyway and it worked well. I have extremely sensitive skin that reacts to pretty much anything but NOTHING happened. I used it again, and nothing but pretty, soft skin. Yes, expiration dates matter but unless there is an expiration date on the product I guess we can assume it doesnt expire?? I dont know...

In my experience, expiration dates with beauty products are usually more about when they are opened because of contamination, but I'm sure general age is also a factor once you get into the 5+ year range, lol. 

 

[yanelib27]

I was so scared to put it on my face but I havent had any probelms with it, I will just try to use it up as fast as possible.

Originally Posted by Playedinloops /img/forum/go_quote.gif



Quote: Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

You know, I did notice my Juice Beauty sample was made in 2007 and I was wondering if it was still good. I went ahead and used it anyway and it worked well. I have extremely sensitive skin that reacts to pretty much anything but NOTHING happened. I used it again, and nothing but pretty, soft skin. Yes, expiration dates matter but unless there is an expiration date on the product I guess we can assume it doesnt expire?? I dont know...
 
In my experience, expiration dates with beauty products are usually more about when they are opened because of contamination, but I'm sure general age is also a factor once you get into the 5+ year range, lol. 

 

[Tweedy144]

I have the skindinavia and on the back it says Official beauty fix selection. I didn't see an expiration date. It also labeled Not for individual resale.

 

[icecreamofwheat]

Ohh thanks everyone /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I'm not the most stringent about expiration dates (ie: one of my fav eyeshadows is belonged to my mom and it's literally at least 13 years old -_- /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> but it's so nice and I haven't had any problems.. yet!) but it's nice to know.

Jenna, I think you're right about it depending on when you open it.

This might be ridiculous but seeing how the heat will strike soon, I'll be putting the products not in use in a little paper bag inside my fridge /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Annelle]

Let me contact them again and check up on this because Amy (the girl I've been speaking to) seemed to be well aware of that code.

edit, weird, I must have been re-reading page 2 again or something. I was referring to the gals who weren't able to use the BFBLOG code for their 1st kits.