GlossyBox - June 2012

[Gayle Ray]

Got my box today and am super happy with everything, contents, shipping time, heck I dont even have a problem with their billing practices,  however   I am feeling a little turned off by all the negative comments I have been reading and that has taken away from the joy of receiving the box.  reading everyones complaints and problems has kinda ruined the experience for me.

 

[gypsiemagic]

Just got my box, and I surprisingly love it! 



The Bourbon and Vanilla shea butter smell divine. (my favorite brunch spot in SF makes vanilla bourbon french toast. yum.

I have the little red wella professional treatment I got from Beautylish as a gift. (The founder is an investor in my boyfriends company, so woo bags of beauty stuff.) It worked well, so I will definitely give this one a try too.

The mascara looks nice judging on smell, consistency and wand, I am not familiar with the brand, but I wasn't familiar with Mally and when I got that mascara (thanks again Nils /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />) I absolutely love it, so I will use this also.

Love F.A.B, shave cream is boring, but I used all my boyfriends Ambrosia from Lush up, because he decided he wanted to keep his facial hair recently, so yay for me. I am an obsessive shaver in the summer (Not that SF has the weather to warrant shorts or anything...)

Kinerase.. blah, I am 21, not sure this product will work for me, I try to pass this kind of stuff on to my mom, but she never really gives them a go.

Perfume: I don't like lavender and I hate grapefruit, but somehow I love this. It smells divine over the shea butter too! It looks oil based rather than alcohol based, so maybe I can use it on the ends of my hair, I usually spritz it on my head, but I don't think it would be the greatest idea with an oil.
My Glossybox, first impressions are pretty great!

 

[iugirl13]

I have a question for you ladies! I cancelled yesterday but just received my box today. I just opened it and inside body wash lid hadn't been screwed on tight enough and it leaked in my box. Should I even try to contact them or will it be a lost cause?

 

[Denise Moya]

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

I think the glitz and hype might be wearing off. It has for me, but I've yet to receive my box lol.

The only thing I was looking forward to was the mascara but I didn't get it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[princess2010]

Originally Posted by Gayle Ray /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Got my box today and am super happy with everything, contents, shipping time, heck I dont even have a problem with their billing practices,  however   I am feeling a little turned off by all the negative comments I have been reading and that has taken away from the joy of receiving the box.  reading everyones complaints and problems has kinda ruined the experience for me.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS exactly!!!! Negativity can definitely kill the mood. Maybe the gripes should be on the Glossybox-gate thread. Some of us are still happy with the box. I've had no problems at all.

 

[Denise Moya]

Originally Posted by princess2010 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS exactly!!!! Negativity can definitely kill the mood. Maybe the gripes should be on the Glossybox-gate thread. Some of us are still happy with the box. I've had no problems at all.

i wasnt trying to be negative and i dont mind not liking something because i can always put it up for trade for something i would like. i had no problems with billing issues and only minor delays in shipping but otherwise im a happy camper /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Linabunnie]

Got my box today and am super happy with everything, contents, shipping time, heck I dont even have a problem with their billing practices,  however   I am feeling a little turned off by all the negative comments I have been reading and that has taken away from the joy of receiving the box.  reading everyones complaints and problems has kinda ruined the experience for me.

I wouldnt call it negative comments. Its actually real/true experiences some (alot) of us have had with the company. If you havent had an problems with them I dont see how or why it would effect you in any way.

 

[LauraBrooks]

I like my boxes just fine too now that they're here. I wasn't prepared to like them from the comments. I was prepared to hate the boxes because the comments were a lot worse than the boxes are..

I also don't mind that they are charging and shipping me 2 boxes a month now. It's a teeny charge. I certainly feel that GB and SS give me more than BB does, so I gladly pay a bit more. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

JMO, of course. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Laura

 

[hrseangel]

Box came with out updated tracking. (Im located in NV)

Received the box I wanted with the

mascara

As per previous comments the Perfume Organics is AWFUL and went right into the trash. UGH.....

So out of 5 products I will use 3 and trade the others.

KEEP (the mascara, shave cream, and hair mask). TRADE (sheterra, kinerase)
Not regretting canceling at all. Glad I did so before they billed for July especially considering that there seems to be billing problems again. Not being negative but for me I would rather subscribe to another box twice.

Hope GlossyBox keeps going and improves its CS, billing and shipping practices for everyone.

***edited to add....when I removed every thing from the box, the Wella has ozzed out all over the bottom of the box. Its about 3/4 gone. Bummer

 

[Gayle Ray]

sorry, my comment was not meant to offend anyone what so ever.   ok, let me rephrase that to say "stories of negative experiences". It doesnt affect me directly, however its a buzzkill, a kill joy  

 and it makes me feel guilty about my good experience when others are having such a bad time. 

 

[Kittables]

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

LOL-too funny not to share, but my friend just suggested that maybe I was too literal about the boxes, I should of said leakage or product combust...that some people might read that and think-OMG, the boxes did what??! So to clarify, "Numerous people have gotten LEAKY BOXES." 

                   Oh, noes. I thought I read something about that while skimming the posts. :-( When I received an empty tube of BB Cream from Birchbox, I had every bit of faith that they would tend to the matter. Not only were they very receptive to my problem, but they issued me 2 BB Creams along with an apology. Now that's some great customer service. I almost feel like if I have any valid complaints about the items in my GB, they'll fall on deaf ears. I can fully understand why most people are resorting to canceling.

                   My tracking is mimicking what it did the last time. It was moving fast  until it got to Maryland. Now it's just sitting there. I expect it to sit there for a few more days before making the jump down to my city (just as it did with my first box). 

                   I don't understand. How are some people getting their boxes much faster than others? It's not like they ship 'em out in waves like Birchbox... or DO they? 

 

[meaganola]

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

The shipping box wasn't the usual black and pink polka dots...this time it came in a brown shipping box...So I was confused when it was handed to me.

Mine looks exactly like the first one with the pink crown seals all over the box.  And this should be an indication of how brain-dead I am right now:  I am sitting here looking at the magazine sitting on top of the box.  I FORGOT TO OPEN THE INNER BOX.  So I guess I could go do that now.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

ETA:  One thing about the perfume sample: It's a perfume *oil* sample.  I use perfume oils exclusively, and I typically decant them from 5 ml bottles into sample vials pretty much exactly like this (I get caps without the clips, though), so I'm familiar with how many uses I can get out of this amount of oil.  This might *look* like it will only last a couple of uses if you're used to eau de toilette, but this amount will easily last me a couple of weeks if not longer.  I've had full vials this size last an entire month with daily use (just a swipe on my inner wrist so I can get a quick pick-me-up sniff of it, or so I can smell it when I go to sleep with my hand under my head).  This actually smells quite a bit like something I've tried in the past, but I can't quite remember which specific oil it was beyond "part of the BPAL Somnium -- aka sleepytime aromatherapy -- line."  Baku, maybe?  Anyway.  It's going to be worth trying for that.  Natural perfume oils take quite a bit of getting used to if you are familiar with traditional department store-type perfumes, but once you get used to them, it can be impossible to go back.

 

[Kittygirl4]

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

Mine looks exactly like the first one with the pink crown seals all over the box.  And this should be an indication of how brain-dead I am right now:  I am sitting here looking at the magazine sitting on top of the box.  I FORGOT TO OPEN THE INNER BOX.  So I guess I could go do that now.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

My outer box looks the same as my first one....with the pink seals all over it. 

My box came today and it had the black eyeshadow....I had really hoped I wouldn't get that.  Ugh.  I'm glad I got the Ahava, though.

 

[DiorAdora]

Who liked the eyeshadow? I got the color dumb plum I don't like it! What are your thoughts? I don't like how it applys to the eye! It's pretty when on the hand but I don't like it on my eyes at all... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jOZH-1XCQQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[lovepink]

Got my box today!  Was estimated for 7/6-7/9.  Came in normal gray/pink outer box.  I was one of the ones double charged last month and was charged yesterday for July but I am going to stick around!  After getting my box today I was sooo excited with what I got!

 

[MissLindaJean]

Well, my tracking didn't update but I found a box sitting in the mail. I received the same one, with my Wella unscrewed and loose.. Somehow I was lucky and had no leaks! Not a bad box, but I don't think I'll be using the Wella or Kinerase. Probably stick those on my trade thread.

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

Got my box today!  Was estimated for 7/6-7/9.  Came in normal gray/pink outer box.  I was one of the ones double charged last month and was charged yesterday for July but I am going to stick around!  After getting my box today I was sooo excited with what I got!

 

[lovepink]

I didn't even check my tracking today!  I got a text from my husband "your Glossybox is here."  Then I went on the USPS app on my phone (that I have the tacking number loaded into so I can repeatedly check it at work, but using company computers is frowned up).  I had meant to say all my lids were on, no leaks and sorry it's 74 and sunny here with nice breezes (not trying to rub it in I lived in Missouri and Iowa until '06)

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

Well, my tracking didn't update but I found a box sitting in the mail. I received the same one, with my Wella unscrewed and loose.. Somehow I was lucky and had no leaks! Not a bad box, but I don't think I'll be using the Wella or Kinerase. Probably stick those on my trade thread.

 

[MissLindaJean]

Originally Posted by Gayle Ray /img/forum/go_quote.gif

sorry, my comment was not meant to offend anyone what so ever.   ok, let me rephrase that to say "stories of negative experiences". It doesnt affect me directly, however its a buzzkill, a kill joy  

 and it makes me feel guilty about my good experience when others are having such a bad time. 

 I don't think you should feel guilty about enjoying everything. I don't think anyone's intentionally posting on here to get a lynch mob started lol, just wanting to share thoughts/experiences. Same as any other thread. I like my box immensely, but that's not an issue for me. It's what goes on around it. I'm happy that not everyone is having bad experiences and hope that they are able to iron all their kinks out, because the co. looked so promising and still offers a nice box. Maybe they need some more time..

 

[goodgollymolly6]

Got my box today. I received the shea terra cream in Cape Lavendar, I havent seen any one else receive this scent yet. It smells nice, but I know from Beauty Army that this she butter is to thick and heavy, and not creamy at all for my own personal taste. This box for me is okay. I feel as though I got my moneys worth and I love the feeling of getting the surprise in the mail and unboxing so no huge complaints. Its just not the OMG I LOVE IT feeling I had last month ya know?
 

 

[zadidoll]

My June 2012 Glossybox arrived today and I'm disappointed since the AHAVA cream wash leaked everywhere. Of course I called and got their voicemail since it was almost 3 PM Pacific when I called which is almost 6 PM Eastern. I'll have to wait until the 5th to get a hold of them since tomorrow is the 4th of July.