Glossybox - June 2013

[RaquelMichelle7]

For anyone whose box hasn't been moving, mine was stuck in NJ since June 26th and then showed up as out for delivery today in Ft. Lauderdale, FL with no tracked movement in between. So don't lose hope.

 

[DragonChick]

Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


geez. newgistics is slowwwwwwwww as hell. it's been TEN days.  i ordered something from friggin hong kong with regular shipping on ebay and i got in in a week.  i feel like going to the glossybox hq in nyc when i go up to there later this month and giving them a piece of my mind.

i'm not lashing out at you at all, btw

but thanks for telling me about your box's slow movement.

Mine's still hanging out in NJ and has been sitting there since the 21st, so I have no idea what's going on anymore. I wonder if GB is paying for the cheapest possible service (ie., slower than slow) with Newgistics. My Birchbox order that shipped through Newgistics (surprisingly) took a week, was shipped promptly, nothing like this slowness.

 

[quene8106]

They decided to refund me instead of stringing me along and saying the box was coming soon. I knew they were lying to me. It's sad that I had to ride their back until they told me the truth. All I cared about was the tarte anyway.

 

[Bikerchic]

Finally my box is out for delivery!  It shipped on the 18th, that's right, 15 freaking days!!  In that time period I got one Julep order, one Bondi order, a Victoria's Secret order, and 2 orders from Amazon.  What is really ridiculous is that there are still so many of you waiting for your boxes to be shipped!  What a total customer service disaster GB is! 
 

 

[lexxies22]

Finally! My box is out for a delivery today! It shipped on June 21st from Kearny, NJ. I'm on the far end of west coast. It took 9 business days but I'm not including Sunday but they do ship on Sunday like in transit; right? I'm glad that I'm getting this today before I leave to go out of town. 

 

[Tiffany27la]

Finally! My box is out for a delivery today! It shipped on June 21st from Kearny, NJ. I'm on the far end of west coast. It took 9 business days but I'm not including Sunday but they do ship on Sunday like in transit; right? I'm glad that I'm getting this today before I leave to go out of town. 

WOOT!! Glad it's coming in before you leave! Post spoiler pics!! I have to live vicariously through all of you who's boxes are actually showing up lol

 

[quene8106]

Ha! Alex called me and left a message on my Google Voice system. So when you lost my paypal claim against glossybox you decided to call me when I've been asking you about my box since it allegedly shipped on June 21st? Too little, too late Alex.  The damage is done.  (even though I'm tempted to get the bridal box, lol)

 

[rainpetal]

This is the response I got on facebook to a PM I sent about their appalling customer service.

Hi Heidi,

I'm so sorry about your disappointment with customer service and for the delay on your box. Our boxes usually don't ship until the end of the month, and this month there was a delay. I'll send your information to Customer Care and they should get back to you shortly with your tracking number.

xx,
Keeley

Really?  That's all you've got?

 

[quene8106]

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

This is the response I got on facebook to a PM I sent about their appalling customer service.

Hi Heidi,

I'm so sorry about your disappointment with customer service and for the delay on your box. Our boxes usually don't ship until the end of the month, and this month there was a delay. I'll send your information to Customer Care and they should get back to you shortly with your tracking number.

xx,

Keeley

Really?  That's all you've got?

I kept pressing them for more info.  I know that I get on their damn nerves but I can care less about that, lol.  Give people what they spent their hard earned money on.  It's not that hard glossybox.  If birchbox and ipsy can do it, then gb can do it too, especially since they're charging people 2x more than most beauty subs.

 

[pride]

At this point, they should just skip a month and label all their boxes one month ahead. That way, when the July boxes are sent out and people get them in August, they can point out how early their August boxes are. ^_^ /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Bizgirlva]

Finally got my box with the following variations:

Philip B Lightweight Deep Conditioning Creme Rinse - blah wish I got shampoo.

SpaRitual in Home Body



Tarte in Medium to Tan would have liked the fair to light, but not a big deal.

Overall I'm really pleased with the box.  I love to try new perfumes. I wish my polish was a little more fun, but it's a nice neutral color.

Really wish I got to try some of the cool sounding shampoos, I use conditioner but it's just not something I really need much of since my hair is fine and thin.  

 

[MissTrix]

I finally got around to trying out the Tarte lipstick in Medium to Tan today. I was very pleasantly surprised to see that it turns a beautiful shade of muted coral. It's very flattering to my "not so medium to tan" skintone and it feels great. I will definitely be using the heck out of this over the summer! 

 

[jennberger]

Well my box FINALLY shipped yesterday. GB was nice enough to ignore all of my questions until it shipped so they could simply say "We see that your box has shipped..."

Soooo helpful! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jrenee]

I think I overdid it with *three* Glossyboxes this month.  Eep.

Overall, I'm actually pretty satisfied with the products this month.  I don't especially like fragrance, since it can be an easy miss, but they did a great job ensuring scent variety with the Oscar de la Renta "Essential Luxuries" set.  I wish these were glass vials since the plastic makes it hard to tell how much product you have.  

I am kind of bummed with the SpaRituals swap, since I was looking forward to vibrant Bondi colors.  This is not against the company, I was hoping we could get nail colors are in season, especially for how much we pay for the box.

In my boxes, I got the Tarte colors in both light and medium.  I have a very tanned complexion, and I have to say, I like the way the light looks on me.  I am also excited to try my Phillip B products. I scored two bottles of the dual shampoo/body wash which I will definitely use more as a body product since I don't need new shampoo.

Box #1 - Received June 28th

• Phillip B - African Shea Gentle & Conditioning Shampoo
• SpaRitual - Days of Wine and Roses
• Tarte - Light
• Oscar de la Renta fragrances
• c. Phillip Booth - Honey & Almond Dry Oil
• BONUS - ModelCo eyeshadow

Box 2 & 3 - Received July 2nd

• Phillip B - Lavender Hair & Body Shampoo
• SpaRitual - Home Body
• Tarte - Medium
• Oscar de la Renta fragrances
• c. Phillip Booth - Honey & Almond Dry Oil

While I probably did not need to order so many boxes (even if one of them was by accident), at least I am happy with my new stash and can regift others as needed.  

 

[FormosaHoney]

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

I finally got around to trying out the Tarte lipstick in Medium to Tan today. I was very pleasantly surprised to see that it turns a beautiful shade of muted coral. It's very flattering to my "not so medium to tan" skintone and it feels great. I will definitely be using the heck out of this over the summer! 

I like the color, it is very summery.  Will go well with the IPSY Nailtini Mai Tai nail polisih.

I was wondering what the light Tarte  looks like?  Could someone do a swatch?

 

 

 

[jrenee]

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

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

I finally got around to trying out the Tarte lipstick in Medium to Tan today. I was very pleasantly surprised to see that it turns a beautiful shade of muted coral. It's very flattering to my "not so medium to tan" skintone and it feels great. I will definitely be using the heck out of this over the summer! 

I like the color, it is very summery.  Will go well with the IPSY Nailtini Mai Tai nail polisih.

I was wondering what the light Tarte  looks like?  Could someone do a swatch?

 

 
 

Swatches of light and medium shades

 

[CheshireCookie]

I finally got around to trying out the Tarte lipstick in Medium to Tan today. I was very pleasantly surprised to see that it turns a beautiful shade of muted coral. It's very flattering to my "not so medium to tan" skintone and it feels great. I will definitely be using the heck out of this over the summer! 

That IS such a gorgeous shade! LOVE it!

 

[Shauna999]

My box arrived today & I must admit, it wasn't too exciting. I'm taking a break- I thought the products in this box were great but for some reason I'm just not excited like I used to be. I think I have more entertainment on MUT board than I do from the actual boxes themselves. That said- Ta Ta For Now- Im sure ill still stalk!!

 

[mhammill]

Got my box today too - so disappointed in a few things.  Either I don't know how to apply the tarte lipstick or I just don't like looking like I'm WEARING lipstick if you know what I mean.  Even when I applied it lightly it just looked so unnatural and certainly did not enhance my complexion.  The perfume samples had the writing all worn off so if I do like one I have no idea which one, and one was completely open and my mailbox smelled like my grandmother.  Strongly.  Not a good thing.  I saw the exact shade of the Sparitual nail polish in Marshall's on Sunday for 3.99 so I certainly don't feel like I got something upscale and unique.  I think I might be over my subscription box fascination. 

I do like the dry oil, and I got the gel - I don't normally use gel but I'll give it a go.

 

[FormosaHoney]

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


Swatches of light and medium shades

Thanks!  They are both beautiful.  Now I DO want to trade on of my 3 mediums for a light!