Beauty Fix

[nelliebelle1197]

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

Did you catch the service rep's name?  I've been able to catch a few names of people who were nice, trying to figure out if the bad rep is one person or a group of people.

No, darnit. I was so taken aback and she made me feel a little embarrassed. It was on on 2/3 around 1 in the afternoon. I saw your posts in the other thread and I was so mad about it. I am seeing other people's hauls, though and I am so tempted to try again!

 

[CaliMel]

I got my box today! I probably could have picked better to get a better value, but I went with things I was actually interested in trying out, even if they were cheaper than some of the facewashes and such. 

Batiste Dry Shampoo in the To Go Size: $3.99

Eboost Energy Supplement 5 pack: $5.99

Nick Chavez Honey Peppermint Conditioner 8 oz: $20 

Perricone MD cleanser 2oz: $15 ish. 

Kelly Teagarden Organics Eyecream sample jar: $10. Personally I find that a bit ridiculous, because this jar is TINY. There's a good amount in there to try, but I would never pay $10 for this. 

RawColor Eyeshadow Brush: $10 on Dermstore 

SkinMedica Vitamin E & C Complex: .25 oz tube : $23! Again, that's totally a ton of money for such a tiny tube, to me. 

Global Goddess by Shalini Vadhera I-Divine Eyecolor infused with white tea in the color Shambala: $12.99 - Tried this out swatching on my hand, and have to say it's VERY cheap feeling. The packaging feels like dollar store stuff, and it's very chalky crumbly eyeshadow with hardly any pigment at all! Disappointed. It also is the color of blush. I will be using this as blush not as eyeshadow! 

Makeup Bag: Beautyfix Flat MakeupBag Duo. This is sooo pretty! I love that they have makeup bags included. 

Total Value of my kit: $101

My kit is one of the lower dollar value ones, just because of what I picked out. But I'm super happy with everything that I received, and will use it all, which is more important to me personally, than the dollar value. As long as I get the value that's at or above what I paid, which in this case using the coupon code was about $30, I am happy! =] 

 

[zadidoll]

So long as you're happy with your picks then the value shouldn't matter so long as you get what you paid for. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[CaliMel]

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

So long as you're happy with your picks then the value shouldn't matter so long as you get what you paid for. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

True! It's just hard not to get caught up in trying to get the "most" for my money, which is what I did the first time. This time I really tried hard to realistically look at what items I'd actually use instead. I still have SO MUCH skincare stuff from my first two boxes that I'm trying to get through! 

 

[sunchan]

I just ordered my first BFix box and noticed that several of the items I selected are discontinued or are the older versions (old label, tube design, formula) of the currently available equivalent.  For example, Cures by Avance, Chella mask (now in a different tube with different logo design), Canyon Ranch Your Transformation, and Dermaquest Skin Vitalight (newer version is DQ Skin Brite).  (Even the Kinerase Photofacial Vitalight is apparently discontinued?)  

It seems like BFix is a good deal when you add up the cost of the items but how do you value discontinued items?  Also, do old skin lotions go bad?

In any case, I am still happy to be getting so much product for the price but disappointed that most of the items I selected were actually discontinued items...

 

[zadidoll]

Most products do not go bad unless opened so even if the items are older, discontinued items the products are still good in most cases.

 

[Isabelsjewely]

I received my first BF box today and man am I loving it! My box got to me in 4 days, and I love that they are all full sized products that I picked out! So far I'm in love with the Glytone Self-foaming acne cleanser and the chella mask! they work awesome together!

Here's what I picked:

Exuviance Rejuvenating Treatment Masque 2.5oz.
Chella Enzyme Exfoliating Crema Mask 2.5oz.
Beautyfix Flat Makeup Bag Duo 2 piece 
iQ Derma Clear Remedy Purifying Cleanser 3.4fl oz.
iQ Derma Clear Remedy Hydrating Lotion 3.4fl oz.
Glytone Exfoliating Body Wash 6.7oz.
Glytone Acne Self-Foaming Cleanser 3.4fl oz.
Becca Cosmetics Resurfacing Primer 0.5fl oz.
SkinMedica Vitamin C and E Complex 0.25oz.

 

[snllama]

how long do I have before Ill automatically get charged? I need to call them and skip, but I keep forgetting.

 

[icecreamofwheat]

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

how long do I have before Ill automatically get charged? I need to call them and skip, but I keep forgetting.

isn't it within 10 days of the 15th? if that's correct, you'd have today to do it.

 

[FireNRice]

hey guys just a heads up, if you ordered this season with either code, make sure to check that they charged you the correct amount.  I just checked my credit card and they charged me the full $49.99 even though I had a coupon code that was accepted when I ordered.

 

[Ampym]

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

I received my first BF box today and man am I loving it! My box got to me in 4 days, and I love that they are all full sized products that I picked out! So far I'm in love with the Glytone Self-foaming acne cleanser and the chella mask! they work awesome together!

Here's what I picked:

Exuviance Rejuvenating Treatment Masque 2.5oz.
Chella Enzyme Exfoliating Crema Mask 2.5oz.
Beautyfix Flat Makeup Bag Duo 2 piece 
iQ Derma Clear Remedy Purifying Cleanser 3.4fl oz.
iQ Derma Clear Remedy Hydrating Lotion 3.4fl oz.
Glytone Exfoliating Body Wash 6.7oz.
Glytone Acne Self-Foaming Cleanser 3.4fl oz.
Becca Cosmetics Resurfacing Primer 0.5fl oz.
SkinMedica Vitamin C and E Complex 0.25oz.

I picked the Chella and iQ derm items and so far so good!  Wish Sephora did one of these with MAKEUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[snllama]

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


isn't it within 10 days of the 15th? if that's correct, you'd have today to do it.

crap! Well they were open today so I was able to skip. Whew. No problems took less than a minute for the entire phone call.

 

[Annelle]

The e-mail we got said that the items must be chosen by 11:59pm PST, March 27, 2012

 

[ladybritt]

Too bad to see a lot of us skipping this season, I did as well.  I think they need to add more than 10 new items, I didn't really want any of the new stuff and none of the items I got last season are something I need again. 

 

[snllama]

that is exactly why I skipped britt, I didn't see anything that I was dying to try and couldn't even find 8 items I even wanted to buy. I'll use the money on jewelry or clothes instead /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[sleepykat]

Winter was my first box, and I ordered again for Spring, but I will most likely skip a season or two coming up. We may be beauty addicts, but we're functional addicts and therefore must have limits.

 

[Annelle]

I felt exactly the same way for my second box (winter), which was why I skipped it (that there wasn't enough new products for me to want to pay for another box it I mean).  But then when spring came by, there were enough things that I really wanted to try out (too bad about the LaRocca primer) that it was worth it for me again.  I actually really like the fact that the things I liked from my first box, it's now been about 6 months and I've still got plenty of product to play with (although I've put a nice dent into the product I like more haha).

I actually don't mind so much if this ends up being a twice a year subscription for me.  The product sizes are big enough to where I don't feel like I'm building a collection of tiny samples (It's one thing if I have a full size bottle for 6 months, but I'd just feel like I was wasting space if I had sample packets around for 6 months just waiting to be used or half used.).  I still get to try out products and brands I probably would have never bought in the first place due to price (Kinerase, LaRocca) or due to never having heard of the brand (Chella, Glytone, 3LAB).  It makes it cheaper for me besides if I skip a box, rofl.

 

[sleepykat]

I love having the option to skip. It's a great service so far, but twice a year is probably plenty.

 

[icecreamofwheat]

I included a question about why the DermaQuest Skin Vitalight was listed as discontinued on the Dermstore site while still available under "products" on Beautyfix in an email about my order. CS rep Ciara gave me a concise answer:
 
"According to our records, the item "Skin Vitalight by DermaQuest" shows to have a stock of this item only reserved for Beautyfix as the stock that was reserved to Dermstore is sold out with no replenish date for this reason it will show as discontinued."
 
So.. I guess looking to see if a product is available on Dermstore to make sure Beautyfix still has it isn't a 100% fool-proof way to make sure your order isn't backordered (that is if they always have two different stocks of the same product for the separate branches).
 
The CS isn't too hot overall but if they keep the policy of skipping seasons, I think BF is still a worthwhile subscription.

 

[cjeanette]

Part of the dermstore order that they told me was cancelled came in the mail today?  I don't have a charge on my card though.  I sort of dread calling to figure this out.