Glossybox - June 2013

[Jill6358]

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

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.

Me too!  Not sure how I'm supposed to buy their perfumes if I don't know what fragrance it is that I like.  Whatever, saves me some money.  And I really wish the little vials had come in different colors or some easier way to tell them apart.

I got the oil and the gel too, I don't use gel either, but maybe some day.

I was soooooo excited about the Tarte.  I'm kinda crushed right now.  They sent me the light and I look absolutely ridiculous.  It's sooooo pink.  It looks absurd.  

I need my Ipsy and Lip Factory to arrive right now so I'm not so bummed.  GB used to be my favorite day of the month.  

 /cry

 

[lovepink]

Got my box today.  It started it's westward journey on June 22nd. I got the Tarte in Fair-Light, Spa Ritual in Days of Wine and Roeses, c booth honey almond dry oil, Phillip B Hair masque.  One of my Oscar de la renta Oriental lace was loose and leaked all over the inside of my box.  It is such a strong smell that I can taste it just from moving the items around to take the photo.  It also has not come off in two hand washings.

ot my box.

 

[lexxies22]

Got my box today! I thought there were supposed to have 6 vials of perfumes? I got 7. Is that norm? Someone mentioned here that one spilled and the name on vials had been removed due to the spillage. One of did spilled oriental is nice but hard to tell 'em apart right now. I got tarte in med-tan which I am already tan naturally but always worn sunscreen. I just tan alot. I don't sunbathe but just being at outside alot. I'm glad that I got this clarifying shampoo bec I do need it since I don't wash my hair often. Dry shampoo makes worse for my hair. I only use it for volume purposes. I couldn't find the name of the polish. No label. Weird. Not my color. Will give it to my mom who loves nude polishes. It has a hint of blue inscredent color. Love the smell of dry oil; will use it ALOT! Perfect for my upcoming trip! I think it's a good box in general except Bondi would have seal it better. Sorry I'm not wearing foundation so u can see some reddish on my chin 'whoopsie'!

 

[Jazbot]

 Yup, I'm in Queens and I got mine Friday afternoon.

darn, still waiting for mine.

 

[Heather Hicks]

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

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" />

You know, I have seriously thought that about them before. Before meaning way back when the first two boxes came out. That's how long this silliness about calling a box June/July in a Youtube video for clarification has been going on, haha!

 

[dbella]

Got mine. Got the hair gel, which I don't use, but maybe I'll give it a try. Got the Sparitual in the bleh "Home Body" shade. Got the Tarte in medium and like it a lot. LOVE the honey almond dry oil spray. Haven't tried any of the scents yet, but they arrived in good condition with a couple of the names a bit faded, but legible. The Dallas Shaw stuff went straight in the trash. Unrelated, but my Bondi Teal Magnolia pedi is STILL totally perfect. No wear or chips. It looks like I just got it done!

 

[jrenee]

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

Quote: 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!

 

 
As a tanned lady, I do love my light-fair lipstick!    Too bad I didn't get two light lipsticks, I would totes offer to trade!

 

[evildrporkchop]

Swatches of light and medium shades

thanks for the swatch. i'm looking forward to getting the medium now. i tried the light on my medium, slightly tan skintone just now, and it looks nice. i was afraid it would be too pale/cool, but it turned out to be a pretty, pink nude. not a fan of the vanilla scent, but it's super emollient.

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Got my box today! I thought there were supposed to have 6 vials of perfumes? I got 7. Is that norm? Someone mentioned here that one spilled and the name on vials had been removed due to the spillage. One of did spilled oriental is nice but hard to tell 'em apart right now.

I got tarte in med-tan which I am already tan naturally but always worn sunscreen. I just tan alot. I don't sunbathe but just being at outside alot. I'm glad that I got this clarifying shampoo bec I do need it since I don't wash my hair often. Dry shampoo makes worse for my hair. I only use it for volume purposes. I couldn't find the name of the polish. No label. Weird. Not my color. Will give it to my mom who loves nude polishes. It has a hint of blue inscredent color. Love the smell of dry oil; will use it ALOT! Perfect for my upcoming trip! I think it's a good box in general except Bondi would have seal it better.

Sorry I'm not wearing foundation so u can see some reddish on my chin 'whoopsie'!

The polish Looks and sounds like Whirlwind Romance.

 

[peggytalkpretty]

Forgive me if I'm not on the proper thread but I just got this email. A lip balm? As much a I love me some figs and rouge, come on! But thanks for reaffirming why I cancelled gb!

 

[peggytalkpretty]

Ahh just realized I should have put that in a spoiler sorry /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[evildrporkchop]

i love lip balms. i always have at least three within reaching distance no matter where i am in my apartment and at work.

 

[Bikerchic]

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

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.

   One of my perfumes also leaked.  My entire box smells like old lady and all the writing is worn off the vials as well.  I got the Tarte in Light, and am pretty medium but I tried it and once I get the 2 colors to combine on my lips it actually looked pretty good.  I have not tried the dry oil yet but am hoping it's great.  I also got a leave in conditioner, which always seem to weigh my hair down.  Overall I'm kinda disappointed.

 

[jrenee]

I've been seeing a lot of posts about broken vials of perfume- has anyone contacted CS about that? It seems a key part of the box that should be replaced. And yes, I have heard horror stories about their CS- given the Bondi/Shaw debacle, it seems that they should be more cognizant of pleasing their customer base. As for the July box (or August at this point ), I don't really need another lip balm, although I'm intrigued with the Figs & Rouge brand... I have an overfilled birchbox full of lip gear. I guess it's too late to unsub, but will definitely do it next month until I know it's going to be a good box!

 

[TheArchaeoChick]

Finally! My box showed up today.

1.  C. Booth Honey Almond Nourishing Dry Oil Mist

2.  Philip B. Light-Weight Deep Conditioning Creme Rinse

3.  Oscar de la Renta Perfume Samples

4.  Spa Ritual Nail Polish in Solitude (absolutely a fall shade)

5.  Tarte Complexion Enhancing Lipstick in Medium to Tan

Not overwhelmingly excited about this box, especially since I am really pale and got the darker Tarte lipstick.  I'm glad to see I wasn't the only one though.  I signed up for Glossybox after seeing what everyone got in the Man Repeller box, but nothing has stood up to that so far.

Also, did anyone else win something from the Britta's bag competition?  I was told almost a month ago that I won one of the foundation brushes and I haven't received anything yet.

(Long time listener, first time caller here on MUT.)

 

[mhammill]

Originally Posted by jrenee /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I've been seeing a lot of posts about broken vials of perfume- has anyone contacted CS about that? It seems a key part of the box that should be replaced. And yes, I have heard horror stories about their CS- given the Bondi/Shaw debacle, it seems that they should be more cognizant of pleasing their customer base.

As for the July box (or August at this point ), I don't really need another lip balm, although I'm intrigued with the Figs & Rouge brand... I have an overfilled birchbox full of lip gear. I guess it's too late to unsub, but will definitely do it next month until I know it's going to be a good box!

I should not have to call every single month to replace something that either didn't show up or was broken or had some other issue.  Considering all the problems over the past few months I've had, plus the fact that I don't really like any of the perfume samples (and the one that broke to my nose was awful) I think I'm just done. This is one of the more expensive sub boxes out there, and it is promoted as providing luxury samples and products, I do not feel that my money is well spent here.  The first box I got was the only one I really loved, every other month has been a major letdown, and for me not worth the price of admission.

 

[evildrporkchop]

Finally! My box showed up today. 1.  C. Booth Honey Almond Nourishing Dry Oil Mist 2.  Philip B. Light-Weight Deep Conditioning Creme Rinse 3.  Oscar de la Renta Perfume Samples 4.  Spa Ritual Nail Polish in Solitude (absolutely a fall shade) 5.  Tarte Complexion Enhancing Lipstick in Medium to Tan Not overwhelmingly excited about this box, especially since I am really pale and got the darker Tarte lipstick.  I'm glad to see I wasn't the only one though.  I signed up for Glossybox after seeing what everyone got in the Man Repeller box, but nothing has stood up to that so far. Also, did anyone else win something from the Britta's bag competition?  I was told almost a month ago that I won one of the foundation brushes and I haven't received anything yet. (Long time listener, first time caller here on MUT.)

sorry to hear you're disappointed with your box. i would've loved it. i hated the nail polish color i got and my tarte lipstick was fair-light when i needed medium-tan. i ended up ordering a travel size of the philip b. conditioner, so i can use it with the shampoo too. it looks like they shipped box variations in waves rather than customizing it to our beauty profile or whatever nonsense. i don't think any beauty subs really takes those questionnaires into account, to be honest...

 

[TheArchaeoChick]

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

sorry to hear you're disappointed with your box. i would've loved it. i hated the nail polish color i got and my tarte lipstick was fair-light when i needed medium-tan. i ended up ordering a travel size of the philip b. conditioner, so i can use it with the shampoo too.

it looks like they shipped box variations in waves rather than customizing it to our beauty profile or whatever nonsense. i don't think any beauty subs really takes those questionnaires into account, to be honest...

If only they had shipped you mine and shipped me yours it sounds like it would have been much better!  It does seem like they don't take into account profiles at all, especially after the Amore Cushion Compact debacle last month.  Either they shouldn't offer products that have color variability that matters, or actually use the profiles when packing boxes.  Do or do not, there is no try.... 

 

[TheArchaeoChick]

After further review of my box, it also turns out that my Sargasso sample was busted and completely empty.  It seems like a lot of people had the same issue.

 

[jayeme]

Since it was reading this forum that convinced me to subscribe to Glossybox (before all the shipping issues!), I figured it seems right for my first post to be about the box I just received /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

I got the Tarte lipstick in Medium/Tan, and I'm very pale so that's somewhat disappointing just because they don't pay attention to the beauty profiles, but the lipstick is OK and I will probably wear it. From Philip B, I got a deep conditioner that seems nice but I'll have to try it and see--the only thing I really would have hated to get would be the gel, as I don't use it, so I'm happy. I got the Spa Ritual in a nice light pink color that I'll definitely use. I was disappointed as one of my perfume samples was missing and one was broken--I just emailed CS so we'll see what they say. I quite like the dry oil mist, I'll be using that as well! I also gota bonus from a promo code for new subscribers, a Model & Co lip & cheek tint that seems nice. 

Overall, I'm pretty pleased with what I got. I'll use it all, and it seems like good value for the money. My only other subscription is ipsy, and after the disappointment of last month's bag (glitter and false eyelashes! so not me), this GlossyBox seems amazing! I'll definitely stay subscribed for July.