GlossyBox - June 2012

[missionista]

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[MyriadVoices]

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

Does anyone know how long the code for Shea Terra organics is valid?  I tried the moisturizer last night and loved it.  I would happily order some more.  But I am really trying to do a no-buy this month...

Also, any idea how long mascara is good for if I don't use it immediately?  I have 2 mascaras going right now, and don't think I need a third one open. But I don't want it to go bad in 6 months without ever having gotten a chance to use it.

Thanks!

Mascara is usually good for a long time unless you've already opened it. Once you open it, it's the bacteria in the air that causes it to get yucky. I've also heard you should replace it every 3 months or more frequently, but mine always runs out by then anyway. HTH!

 

[BFaire06]

Just got my box!  I feel like all this wait wasn't really worth it...

Ofra Eye Shadow in an interesting gold shade that I will probably never wear since I live and breathe by my Urban Decay Naked palates...

 

[princess2010]

Originally Posted by BFaire06 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Just got my box!  I feel like all this wait wasn't really worth it...

Ofra Eye Shadow in an interesting gold shade that I will probably never wear since I live and breathe by my Urban Decay Naked palates...

I bet the gold would make a great base for a lot of the Urban Decay Naked colors. I used the UD PP in Greed which is a gold and it really makes bronze, browns, golds pop.

 

[TinaMarina]

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

its smells so horrible to me. im glad Im trading it.

Ha ha! Glad to make the trade. It's funny how people have preferences for different scents. I had the same reaction to Miss Dior - couldn't wait to wash it off. I'm happy it's going to someone who can appreciate it!

 

[whigrose]

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

Regarding figuring out whether or not the boxes sent out are random or matched:

Sorry ladies, as you can see, I violated the TOS and pissed off the mod, which is my absolute least favorite thing to do on a site. I had previously read the TOS to see if I could post a different, unrelated link and I just completely missed or forgot about that stipulation, apparently. That's what I get for posting on forums in the middle of the night while at work! So it looks like I won't be doing anything for Birchbox, either.

I can tell you what I can see from the data I did get -- it looks, although I can't say with any certainty, like the box assignment is random (for now at least -- who knows if that will change with future boxes). It's impossible for me to control for combinations of variables with a data sample this size, but as far as single variables go, there is definitely no correlation. There was no trend in box assignment based on skin type, hair color, hair type, hair dye usage, style preference, age, or money spent on makeup when taken as individual factors. It looks possible that there was a trend among users who did not fill out the beauty profile -- all the ones who responded received the box with mascara, shea butter, and firming cream -- but the possible error on that is huge because there were very few data points for that demographic. If it IS the case that they all received the same box, that would actually make me more strongly suspect that box matching was NOT random. 

As I said, it's hard to say for certain, but my opinion is that if they were using a matching system that had some sort of if-then basis, even if it was more complicated and depended on multiple variables, there would usually be some evidence of that even in a sample size this small. I would never make a certain claim or stake my reputation on it, but as someone who relies heavily on statistics to make a living and to get published in a statistics-reliant field, I would bet a buck or two that the boxes were sent out on a random basis this month.

If you have any more questions about this, feel free to PM me, but it'd be best if we kept it out of this thread because I don't want to provide any further source of irritation to a mod who probably already has a lot on her plate. 

Thanks for reporting back. I was wondering what became of this, as I did fill out the survey myself. IMHO, even if you violated the letter of the rules, you didn't violate their spirit. I mean, wasn't it discussed ahead of time, and didn't someone ask you to do it? But then, I'm not one of those people who believe "rules are rules," but rather, I believe rules are there for a reason and when someone violates them technically, you have to look at each situation specifically to see if any real harm was done. I don't think you did anything wrong. 

However, I should say that I did fill out my beauty profile with GB and I got the non-mascara box. Maybe I was an anomaly, however. Thanks again for trying to help those of us with crazy, obsessive personalities when it comes to these kind of thing. You know--like me!

 

[xiehan]

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

Their coupon codes are usually good until about the 21st of the month.  They usually have a coupon code at least once a month, so if you are on a no-buy this month, they should have another one next month.  Of course, that's just an assumption - but they have had a coupon code every single month this year so far, so it's probably a good assumption.

It also says at the bottom of the shopping cart page, once you apply the coupon:

Valid Promotions july2012
Valid from: 7/2/2012 - 8/2/2012

 

[Dots]

Hi Ladies!

I just went back and read all the feedback on the Shea Terra so thank you so much for that...Now, I'm even more excited to order some of the butters!! 

I wasn't good about being online in the past day cus I spent yesterday cleaning and then went to the gym early this morning (and then guess who stopped and got a burger and fries on their way home from the gym?).

I have to wait and be good through the end of the week and then I can order a few, it's too bad that even with the code you still have to order so much before you get free shipping. I was almost thinking of ordering a bunch of stuff to have to give away as gifts and stocking stuffers on the minis...they seem so cute!!

 

[CaptainSassy]

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


I'm in love with my little Shea Terra! I've never gotten it through any other service. I must say I'm majorly impressed and might purchase a full size. It feels so good on the skin. I don't think the Shea Terra was the big ticket item. The $20 mascara was the most valuable in my box I'm sure. Oh and big props to Shea Terra for sealing it on the inside so it didn't leak. Ahava should do that in the future.

Um... these were sealed?? My Lavender Shea Terra was not sealed. Nothing was messed up with it but definitely not sealed. Only thing sealed was shaving cream.

I really don't understand how shipping folks couldn't seal the box properly. It's like the person who was supposed to just swipe their hand across the seal was absent that day. After I opened my box I sealed it to see if the glue just wasn't sticky and it's was for sure sticky enough to seal it closed; no way could I just lift it off after it was sealed.

 

[ValentineLissar]

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

Regarding figuring out whether or not the boxes sent out are random or matched:

Sorry ladies, as you can see, I violated the TOS and pissed off the mod, which is my absolute least favorite thing to do on a site. I had previously read the TOS to see if I could post a different, unrelated link and I just completely missed or forgot about that stipulation, apparently. That's what I get for posting on forums in the middle of the night while at work! So it looks like I won't be doing anything for Birchbox, either.

I can tell you what I can see from the data I did get -- it looks, although I can't say with any certainty, like the box assignment is random (for now at least -- who knows if that will change with future boxes). It's impossible for me to control for combinations of variables with a data sample this size, but as far as single variables go, there is definitely no correlation. There was no trend in box assignment based on skin type, hair color, hair type, hair dye usage, style preference, age, or money spent on makeup when taken as individual factors. It looks possible that there was a trend among users who did not fill out the beauty profile -- all the ones who responded received the box with mascara, shea butter, and firming cream -- but the possible error on that is huge because there were very few data points for that demographic. If it IS the case that they all received the same box, that would actually make me more strongly suspect that box matching was NOT random. 

As I said, it's hard to say for certain, but my opinion is that if they were using a matching system that had some sort of if-then basis, even if it was more complicated and depended on multiple variables, there would usually be some evidence of that even in a sample size this small. I would never make a certain claim or stake my reputation on it, but as someone who relies heavily on statistics to make a living and to get published in a statistics-reliant field, I would bet a buck or two that the boxes were sent out on a random basis this month.

If you have any more questions about this, feel free to PM me, but it'd be best if we kept it out of this thread because I don't want to provide any further source of irritation to a mod who probably already has a lot on her plate. 

HI!  That's a bummer.  It would have been nice to see how well Birchbox's beauty profile actually works.  Could you possibly do a survey from your blog and not post the link here? Instead of posting links on the discussion thread, you could just post a link to your blog in your signature and the people who happen to stop by your blog could take the survey thing.  I wouldn't mind going over to your blog to fill it out at least. (I like visiting Zadidoll's blog and others all the time.) The plus side of doing a survey on your blog is you also get more traffic and viewers too. Either way, you wouldn't be soliticiting people or making unauthorized surveys directly on the MUT website. What you do on your own blog is your business. 

If you're not interested, that's fine too.  I really feel that this would have been a fascinating experiment  to obtain data that only the subscription companies have access to. Heck, I'm sure that Glossybox doesn't even have time to sit there and analyze this kind of data!  Anyways, thanks for the follow-up.

 

[surelyslim]

I filled out the survey, they offered it to me when I subscribed (the first day they opened subscriptions for the June box).. the 10th I believe.. and I received the other box. If the stipulation was to send the box with mascara (I actually wanted to try the anti-aging/firming creme more), but it's most likely random (and I was just unlucky).

I also think there's quite a box price disparity. Judging by how this thread is responding, it seems like the girls who did receive the other box are more satisfied, even though the Ahava in those boxes were more prone to leaking. I would have liked to try the butter also. 

Maybe this is far off, but maybe if there's going be box variations.. we should be allowed a survey that asks us which product we would want that month (ie. shea butter, mascara, or the eyeshadow). I would be more happy with that option, and leave the surprise at that.

 

[Brienicole]

I finally got my shipping notice today. On a Sunday, that is so bizarre to me. Anyhow, I went on and cancelled the newsletter. Thats all I needed to do to cancel the box correct? If not, someone please tell me how.

 

[surelyslim]

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

I finally got my shipping notice today. On a Sunday, that is so bizarre to me. Anyhow, I went on and cancelled the newsletter. Thats all I needed to do to cancel the box correct? If not, someone please tell me how.

I would call them, don't be passive about it and expect them to cancel for you. The newsletter (currently) only alerts that you can sign up for subscriptions. These sort of subscriptions require you to opt out/cancel on your own, otherwise you incur a monthly charge for them to continue.

 

[SeptEllis]

Got my box, and thankfully all in tact. At least something went well this weekend as my AC broke on the 4th and need a new one. Got the Ahava/Ofra combo. The. Ofra is in Never Back... Will try it as a primer/base for eyeshadow powder but wondering if it would work as a long lasting eyeliner. Has anyone tried that yet?

 

[Jwls750]

Go my box finally, I'm not putting a spoiler on the pic because mainly everyone has gotten theirs /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I cancelled and I'm not bummed I did, this box was good but not amazing. I resubbed to BB, which I always loved but gave up to try GB.



Basically everything except the mascara and the Kinerase are up for trade, any takers? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[zadidoll]

Originally Posted by Jwls750 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Go my box finally, I'm not putting a spoiler on the pic because mainly everyone has gotten theirs /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I cancelled and I'm not bummed I did, this box was good but not amazing. I resubbed to BB, which I always loved but gave up to try GB.



Basically everything except the mascara and the Kinerase are up for trade, any takers? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

What do you want for the Shea Terra? I LOVE that stuff.

 

[Jwls750]

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


What do you want for the Shea Terra? I LOVE that stuff.

Do you have a link to your trade thread? I'll look through it and let you know /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> The stuff does smell amazing, but I know myself and I'll never use it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[zadidoll]

Mine isn't updated since I used a lot in swap boxes. Let me hunt mine down.

 

[Jwls750]

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

Mine isn't updated since I used a lot in swap boxes. Let me hunt mine down.

Ok hunt down and let me see it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Someone else asked me to trade it too but you have dibs /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> So I'll look at your list 1st and see if there's anything I'd like. It'd be an honor to swap with you anyway /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[BFaire06]

How do you use the wella?  Is it a leave in treatment for after washing your hair? Or do you wash it out after applying?  Not sure....no directions and no luck on google so far lol