Glossybox - June 2013

[melawnduh]

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


LOOK AT WHAT YOU'VE DONE!! ARE YOU HAPPY?! 

I just caved but limited myself to two. I got the Strawberry Fields (that I've been eyeing since this whole Dallasgate broke) and Lady Liberty. $6.25/ea with free shipping? Don't mind if I do!

 

[MoiSurtout]

My box arrived and I quite like it. I got Peppermint & Avocado shampoo (smells divine!), fair/light lipstick and ‘Kiss the Cook’ polish, which is a lovely deep wine red. It’s not a shade I would have chosen for myself, but I really like it and will probably wear it often in winter. Of the perfumes, my favourite was Oriental Lace. 

I’ve already ordered a bath set with the honey almond mist, since my mother loved it so much that I gave her this one. It hasn't gotten much attention in the thread, but that and the polish are my favourite things in the box. 

Surprisingly, my least favourite thing was the Tarte lipstick. It’s moisturizing, but feels kind of waxy or sticky after a while. I think I’d have preferred the darker one even though I’m very fair. It’s not bad, but I have so many other lipsticks I prefer that I doubt I’ll use it much at all. If you wanted the light one and didn't get it... well, you aren't missing much. The paper tube is cute though!

 

[MissTrix]

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

Urgh, I got the Bondi BOGO bug too....bought 4 polishes ... which is really the last thing I need.  I did see on their FB page that they're launching a subscription service at the end of August --- $19.99 for 3 polishes every month.  What to do...what to do...

OMG!! My subs better be on their best behavior this summer because "someone" is getting dumped for that! 

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

I got all three boxes today.  They are nearly identical, I mean it's soo... so... something, that I'm not even upset, I'm just laughing at thier process...  You can tell it was just batched out and these were just what was set out for the workers to assemply.  Still good value, but I am done with GB.

The Dallas Shaw Palooza just curles the corner of my mouth as I flip through the magazine, ugggggg, smug...  

It's not that aweful, I had planned on making presents and care packages for folks anyway, but I was really hoping for at least one styling gel, because I really personally need one.  

Products offering possible variety are bolded:

 I like this, good earthy shimmer, I can wear it for conservative work.

Spiritual Home Body

Tarte Medium

Philip B Light-Weight Deep Conditioning Creme Rinse

C. Booth Dry Oil Mist Honey Almond

Oscar Sampler Kit

Spiritual Home Body

Tarte Medium

Philip B Light-Weight Deep Conditioning Creme Rinse

C. Booth Dry Oil Mist Honey Almond

Oscar Sampler Kit

Spiritual Solitude

Tarte Medium

Philip B Light-Weight Deep Conditioning Creme Rinse

C. Booth Dry Oil Mist Honey Almond

Oscar Sampler Kit

 

  This is the Solitude, like this too!

I'll update my trade list:  

• I'd love to trade one of the Creme Rinse for a Styling Gel or if you've got a shampoo and might be looking for a Creme, give me a shout as well, that could work!
• The Home Body for another color, give me a shout, I just picked up 28 minis from Sephora, but there might be something out there that calls to me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />...
• Tarte Medium, if you are looking to grab an extra and want to trade, let me know.  I've got 2, not looking for the lighter though, the medium is already glowing on me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solitude is pretty! Home Body looks nice too. 

 

[quene8106]

Glossybox finally contacted me. They're going to ship my box on Monday despite being assured by two people it would be shipped out by yesterday. They're also sending me a complimentary box for the hassle. Gb has redeemed themselves. So far I won the birchbox keychain battle and now this battle. I guess my persuasive arguing courses in college paid off lol.

 

[Heather Hicks]

Originally Posted by LolaJay /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I got my box today...it's ok. In general I think the products are good, just not really right for me. I am excited that I got the lipstick for my complexion, and I guess I will give the oil a try. But I won't use the hair gel and got the nasty orange color nail polish. (I'm still a little salty about no Bondi, but bought some today to make up for it!) Plus - I've been seeing SpaRitual at several TJ Maxx stores lately selling for $3.99! Same dark, drab colors. If anyone wants the orange, check my trade list! It will be up there

I don't blame you for being disappointed. That nail color is probably at the top of my list of what I don't want to get. Yeck!

 

[saidfreeze]

Ahh! I'm so excited to finally get home to my box as I've been away. I'm nervous about the hair product and the nail color. I don't actually own many subdued colors so this could be a good thing. I seem to always get minty hair products despite a horrible spearmint allergy/intolerance. However I've been using lush's rehab shampoo which is peppermint I so just maybe possibly getting the shampoo would t be the worst thing! How does everyone like the dry oil? I'm looking for a lighter summer alternative for the macadamia oil so this would be nice.

 

[smiletorismile]

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

On the topic of Bondi, I received my Midnight Mystery and I'm Vers order, and I couldn't be happier! The application is a breeze, and the drying time is super quick and bubble-less.

I used both in my first time galaxy mani, and wore that to our community pool, and got LOTS of compliments!

Here's an Instagram picture of it, and I'll make some actual pictures with my normal camera tomorrow.

I love your nails! They are so pretty!

 

[smiletorismile]

Got my box today!

I got the C. Booth and the perfumes like everyone else.

The polish in Home Body which looks like a shimmery pink like nothing I already have.
The Phillip B Leave in Conditioner (which compared to the other items I saw, I'm glad I got this)
The Tarte in Medium to Tan. Which honestly to me lipstick is lipstick. This looked like a really pretty pink on me, however I have so many in the same color and this one didn't last that long so I probably won't be reaching for this one much.

My favorite item is the C.Booth product. It smells good and I can always use things like that! Sadly I can get it at Kmart and even though I don't mind drugstore items, I guess I just didn't expect them in a Glossybox... oh well at least it makes buying it cheap and easy!

 

[Heather Hicks]

Did anyone out there who has their box see that it shipped on the 25th? Since they sent them out in batches, I'm guessing that might give me a clue as to what I got, lol! Anyway, I should know soon. My husband told me today that a box came and I squeeled. He couldn't remember if it was GB, but I logged into my account and it said 'out for delivery,' so yup, that confirms it! I'm still visiting family. He is going to open the box tonight and tell me all the colors/variations I got. This should be fun! Anyway, I'm not sure what Philip B product I want. I'm thinking I'd rather not get shampoo as I fear it would have sodium lauryl sulfate in it so that I won't use it. I'm glad everyone seems to be getting the same C Booth product as that is what I want. Prefer the Tarte in light, but I've heard they are sheer, so medium/tan might be ok after all. I kind of want them both, anyway. I think the main concern I have is over the polish. After seeing Days of Wine and Roses on here, I think that's at the top of my list. Some others look cool too, but I sooooo hate the dirty brown/orangey colors. Of course, I appear to be the only one who actually prefers to try Spa Ritual instead of the Bondi, lol. I get that their customer service is top notch, but the small color selection just didn't wow me. Tavern on The... and a purple one with Botanical in the name were the only two I liked even a little really. But these Spa Ritual colors going out have me intrigued. Too bad I'm so hung up on Zoya due to the color spoons. Oh well. Hubby should be home soon. Crossing my fingers for Days of W&R and Fair/Light. Eeeehhhhhhh!

ETA: I take it back about the Philip B. I knew someone early on had mentioned something which appealed to me, but I've only seen it mentioned just that once. Anyway, what I'd love to get would be the "ph restorative detangling toning mist with apple cider vinegar". With my long hair, I'd give that a good try! Has anyone else gotten it, or is this a really rare fluke that one person got it and pretty much no one else, lol?!

 

[FormosaHoney]

Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Glossybox finally contacted me. They're going to ship my box on Monday despite being assured by two people it would be shipped out by yesterday. They're also sending me a complimentary box for the hassle. Gb has redeemed themselves.

So far I won the birchbox keychain battle and now this battle. I guess my persuasive arguing courses in college paid off lol.

Birchbox still hasn't sent me my key chain yet and my one-year sub finished out with the May box.  Birch box...  you sure aren't endearing yourself to me, you two MBA gals from top tier schools...  I really expected more.

 

 

 

 

[FormosaHoney]

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[Heather Hicks]

YAH!!!!! My husband just called to tell me what was in my box. (Wish I could have recorded it and played it here. So funny to hear him complaining about trying to open it. He said "I think its glued shut." Then he found the 'open me tab' and said, "oh, I guess you gotta be smarter than the box.") Anyway, I'm pretty happy overall. Guess I got lucky. I got the Days of Wine and Roses color I wanted. Got Tarte in fair to light. The Philip B I will try to trade since I got the African Shea Butter Shampoo. I would have probably kept any conditioner, but shampoo? No! The only thing is, my husband said he did not see my eyeshadow in the box. I'm going to wait until I can double check to make sure, but it looks like I will be writing GB soon to try and get my eyeshadow. That was the tipping point for me to decide to get the box. My favorite things to get in boxes are eyeshadows and lip products. Since the Tarte was only $14 on its own, I almost decided to opt out. Now, I am glad for the other products (minus the Philip B) but at the time, I wasn't too enthused. So, yes, I want my Model Co. eyeshadow GB!!! 

My mom's box still does not show as having been shipped, but I did order her one. I was hoping she'd get the Medium/Tan Tarte lip color as I think she'd like it best. Now, I doubly want her to get it so I can see it too, lol! But if the Fair/Light is as sheer as people say, she wouldn't have a problem using it either. She'll probably give the C Booth a try. Also the fragrances. I don't see her using the polish, so she may just give it to me, unless she happens to get the lightest color or something that looks kind of coppery but light. She won't wear dark or bright colors and I think most of what I've seen on here would not work for her. Actually, she might just trade me with the Philip B, depending on what she gets. I've tried to get her to switch to sulfate free shampoo, but she doesn't seem as concerned about that as I am, lol! So...even though I'm happy with my box and only need to trade one thing, I'm still excited to see what my mom gets. I haven't told her I ordered it. I wanted it to be a surprise.

 

[sldb]

I am really happy with my box. I like everything I received: The dry oil mist smells really good. I have never tried dry oil mist before, but I like that it is so fast and easy. I probably will purchase a full-size bottle. I received the Tarte in fair-to-light. Very pretty and natural on me. The Philip B Nordic Wood hair and body shampoo smells like Christmas! I am using it as body wash. The nail color I received was Spice of Life. I love it. Beautiful red wine color!

 

[Heather Hicks]

Enabler Alert!!!

I know most of you are all nail polished out since ordering from Bondi. But I did some checking on Sparitual as I wanted to look up a few colors and I stumbled upon a good site to order them through. The place called SkinStore.com is offering a 20% off sale site wide with the code SUN20. I really, really want to get Strawberry Fields Forever and Love Your Mother. If I order, I'll almost certainly get those 2. But...I had fun looking at swatches and just adding everything I liked to my basket. With the discount, it still came to $85...oopsie! Here's the ones I liked: Strike a Pose, Solitude, Glitter Spellbound, Shoot for the Stars, Spirit Child, Instinct, and Shooting Star. 9 in all. Hmm...decisions, decisions. I may not order any, but boy are these gorgeous. $12 each before the discount and $5 shipping if you don't order $50 minimum. As a bonus, you get to choose 3 skin care samples too. Not sure how long the sale lasts. I want to wait to see what my mom gets before ordering anything. Hope it lasts a week or so at least.

 

[quene8106]

Birchbox still hasn't sent me my key chain yet and my one-year sub finished out with the May box.  Birch box...  you sure aren't endearing yourself to me, you two MBA gals from top tier schools...  I really expected more.

 

 

 

Contact them on twitter or Facebook for that. The rep that helped me get the keychain agreed with me on not getting it when I should've gotten it in February and she sent it out yesterday. I guess the company is facing growing pains and have yet to fix the cracks and loopholes.

 

[LuciaValencia]

Did anybody else see this on GB Facebook page and thought: "Get the damn boxes out on time first and THEN you can have a party!!!" 

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.485511258184045.1073741826.133314353403739&type=1

 

[dbella]

Did anybody else see this on GB Facebook page and thought: "Get the damn boxes out on time first and THEN you can have a party!!!"  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.485511258184045.1073741826.133314353403739&type=1

That is obnoxious. Too busy having a party to take care of customers

 

[Bikerchic]

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

Did anybody else see this on GB Facebook page and thought: "Get the damn boxes out on time first and THEN you can have a party!!!" 

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.485511258184045.1073741826.133314353403739&type=1

I have called them out on facebook many times.  Their response is always the same, we appreciate your input, we had an issue this month, we'll pass your info along to the proper department,  blah blah blah.  I guess my issue isn't really that this one box is late, if it only happened once or twice I don't think I'd be all that upset. 

 

[Jazbot]

Anyone in NY get a box??

 

[reepy]

Mine did.