GlossyBox - June 2012

[nikita8501]

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

Thanks! I think I'd prefer my Clarisonic over a face wash. As for the samples and minis, people purchased directly from Shea Terra. They offer the body butters in minis and full sizes. You may have to browse around and find something you like! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Ooh! Thanks! I kept looking around on their website to see if they had a sampler pack or something....

 

[Jazbot]

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

Anyone still trading?

I got the June box today, and am willing to trade the Ofra Shadow (Goldilocks) and the AHAVA wash (hibiscus & fig) for the Shea Terra cream and mascara. I'll throw in the perfume sample and Wella cream too.

Though this was only my first Glossy Box, I'm going to cancel. It didn't quite meet my expectations.

The Wella cream is awesome!  I have really curly hair and I use it before I put my frizz cream in from MyGlam...The smell is great.

I'm not much of a trader I use all my products from all my subs...lol 

 

[blushingsooner]

I decided today to cancel.  Its not that I don't like the box, its fine.  I'm just not blown away by it, and for $21 a month I feel like I should be.  So they've already charged me for my July box so I guess I'll be getting that one but that will be my last one.  I just cant justify spending that much on it anymore.  If it was 10 or maybe even 15 I'd probably keep it but 21 is just too much for what we're getting IMO. 

Sticking with Birchbox only for now..

 

[bloo]

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

I decided today to cancel.  Its not that I don't like the box, its fine.  I'm just not blown away by it, and for $21 a month I feel like I should be.  So they've already charged me for my July box so I guess I'll be getting that one but that will be my last one.  I just cant justify spending that much on it anymore.  If it was 10 or maybe even 15 I'd probably keep it but 21 is just too much for what we're getting IMO. 

Sticking with Birchbox only for now..

I've been thinking the same thing. I may wait to see July's since they bumped the billing date back. I have a few sample services and I do need to cut back. I'm just worried I will cancel and the next month will be so awesome I will regret it.

 

[princess2010]

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


I've been thinking the same thing. I may wait to see July's since they bumped the billing date back. I have a few sample services and I do need to cut back. I'm just worried I will cancel and the next month will be so awesome I will regret it.

If you cancel you will regret it because it's like Murphy's law. As soon as you cancel your perfect box will be next. I canceled BB because I was getting below average boxes and the next month they have a great box. It's just the way it goes. I encourage you to not check this thread if you decide to cancel. Just completely bail and don't look back.

I ended up peeking at the BB thread and decided I had to resubscribe. GB isn't as easy to resub to but it's always possible in the future.

 

[bloo]

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


If you cancel you will regret it because it's like Murphy's law. As soon as you cancel your perfect box will be next. I canceled BB because I was getting below average boxes and the next month they have a great box. It's just the way it goes. I encourage you to not check this thread if you decide to cancel. Just completely bail and don't look back.

I ended up peeking at the BB thread and decided I had to resubscribe. GB isn't as easy to resub to but it's always possible in the future.

Lol I know what you mean. The first time I canceled BB they had their one year box and the extra was a cute friendship bracelet. I know it wasn't much but a lot better and cuter then a lot of extras I had gotten. I actually went ahead and canceled it just now on their website and I hope it sticks. I don't want any surprise charges next month. I will still get July's, but I already have 3 other beauty subs and LBB. I also took my name off the waiting list for cravebox. Rather spend the money on my vacation. Deciding on canceling another. Thinking of Julep as I have over 150 polishes as it is. I know I can skip, but I'm afraid I will forget or something. I was going to cancel last month, but the box was great. So i'm hesitant to cancel now.

 

[princess2010]

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


Lol I know what you mean. The first time I canceled BB they had their one year box and the extra was a cute friendship bracelet. I know it wasn't much but a lot better and cuter then a lot of extras I had gotten. I actually went ahead and canceled it just now on their website and I hope it sticks. I don't want any surprise charges next month. I will still get July's, but I already have 3 other beauty subs and LBB. I also took my name off the waiting list for cravebox. Rather spend the money on my vacation. Deciding on canceling another. Thinking of Julep as I have over 150 polishes as it is. I know I can skip, but I'm afraid I will forget or something. I was going to cancel last month, but the box was great. So i'm hesitant to cancel now.

I would definitely cancel Julep if you have 150 polishes.  These subs really add up!

 

[bloo]

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


I would definitely cancel Julep if you have 150 polishes.  These subs really add up!

Ya i was doing the math. With LBB and if I don't skip Julep I would be spending $307 this month on subscriptions alone. I love polishes tho and Julep is such a great service it makes me sad to cancel. I will just have to get the courage to cancel. I also really have to stick to no more LBBs until after my vacation next month and even then cut down to one or 2 a month.

 

[LAtPoly]

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

I decided today to cancel.  Its not that I don't like the box, its fine.  I'm just not blown away by it, and for $21 a month I feel like I should be.  So they've already charged me for my July box so I guess I'll be getting that one but that will be my last one.  I just cant justify spending that much on it anymore.  If it was 10 or maybe even 15 I'd probably keep it but 21 is just too much for what we're getting IMO. 

Sticking with Birchbox only for now..

This.  I canceled too.  Like you, I'll also get the July (?) box in August...

They don't seem to sell out of subscriptions that fast (probably because of their pricepoint).   So I figured if July/August blows me away I can always re-sub.  But so far, I feel relief after unsubbing.  Which is never a good sign.  It's how I felt with GlamBag and I've never regretted leaving.

Worse case, I keep tabs on products sent out and can buy that sample on eBay after the box ships if I really want to try it out.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />   Someone always has the products for sale on eBay and for much less than $23.  

I do keep the newsletters for any general promos they pass on, like the 20% of Avaha one that GB just sent.

 

[Dots]

I was planning on staying with GB for a few more months but I am also going to wait and see how this next box turns out before making the decision. The interesting thing is that when I was at Ulta last night, I saw most of the exact same (including size) samples which we received in our box and they definitely did not add up for me. However, I guess the cool part is, if I just saw those at the store, would I even notice them if it weren't for the box? The Wella Conditioner wasn't moisturizing enough for me but I did pick up a huge litre of the Wella Shampoo because it smells SOO good. So I guess, the box is helping me notice products, I may not otherwise. Sigh...decisions...lol!

 

[kcrowebird]

Will we be getting the "july box" earlier this month with their new shipping date?

 

[LAtPoly]

What is their new shipping date?

 

[JessP]

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

What is their new shipping date?

According to a recent Facebook post, GB is going to be shipping around the third week of each month (instead of the last week of each month). No specific date though, I don't think.

 

[Dots]

Look like GB just billed me yesterday.

 

[TinaMarina]

Just placed a Shea Terra Organics order for 3 mini shea butters in menthe cardamom, marula and bananas & baobaobs. Also got full-size bananas & baobaos sugar scrub. Can't wait to get them and hope I get a few samples of other products too!

 

[samplegal]

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



The reaction is really that intense?? Is this from the bar soap or liquid? I have a mini liquid sample, but haven't broken it out yet.

I have the liquid and it's not quite that intense for me. I have some barely noticeable tingling after I put it on which goes away after a minute, and once I rinse it off, it feels gone. My skin tends to be very sensitive and some products cause redness and burning, but not this. I also think the results are amazing, and my skin does look brighter when I use this. But I do only use this like a mask about 2 times per week. It might be too rough for my skin to use it every day. Once my samples run out (I have 2), I will definitely get the full size, since this product really stands out from the sea of samples I get. I encourage you to try it!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

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



The reaction is really that intense?? Is this from the bar soap or liquid? I have a mini liquid sample, but haven't broken it out yet.
I have the liquid and it's not quite that intense for me. I have some barely noticeable tingling after I put it on which goes away after a minute, and once I rinse it off, it feels gone. My skin tends to be very sensitive and some products cause redness and burning, but not this. I also think the results are amazing, and my skin does look brighter when I use this. But I do only use this like a mask about 2 times per week. It might be too rough for my skin to use it every day. Once my samples run out (I have 2), I will definitely get the full size, since this product really stands out from the sea of samples I get. I encourage you to try it!


This is true for me, as well. I have sensitive skin, but this doesn't hurt it. It tingles when I first put it on. I also use it 2-3 times a week as a mask, and I love the results.

 

[tauwillow]

I just got my Shea Terra Organics order today.  I got a bar of black soap and 2 mini butters. (Menthe Cardamom & the Pink Guavas and Pomegranates)  I love the mint butter, but really don't like the guava/pomegranate.  Scent preferences really are an individual thing!  I intend to use them at night on my arms and legs, which get really dry in the summer.

I'm excited to try the black soap.  I got the unscented bar, which I hope isn't a mistake as its not a pleasant odor.  Its not horrible, but my daughter exclaimed that the soap smelled like dog food.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I'm really looking forward to seeing the impact on my skin though and consider the smell worth enduring.  I'd love to hear what people think of the other scented black soap products.

If anyone is interested in trading for the guava/pomegranate, I'm game.  I did open it and swabbed some on my skin, to see if the scent changed.  I'm particularly interested in the Amore Pacific hydra-gel from last months box, if anyone still has any.

 

[JessP]

My Shea Terra order is arriving today! I also ordered the Rose Hips Black Soap, looking forward to trying it but also kinda nervous lol. I ordered the Lemongrass Black Soap (liquid) just in case the face wash was too strong, so hopefully one (or both) work well. The other item I ordered was the Shea Gold shea cream. So excited!

 

[calexxia]

I'll bandwagon on and point out that the liquid black soap makes my blackheads go away like nothing else ever has /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />