Glossybox - November 2012

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Just got my box, it was in my mailbox, so it may have come yesterday afternoon for all I know.  I wasn't expecting it to be something that could even fit in my mailbox.

Here's what I got, and my initial thoughts:

Illamasqua pencil in Exert (a grey)  - The color is a nice medium grey, but the texture seemed quite hard and scratchy when I applied a swatch on the back of my hand, but it did just come in from being out in the cold, maybe it'll get creamier once it warms up to room temperature.  But I'm pleased I didn't get a bizarre color.

 
Perfumies perfume stick in Vanilla Ice - Smelled like Red Vines Candy, a red licorice smell, when I first put it on.  It has quickly subdued to a vanilla, Cabbage Patch Kids, kind of smell.  I'm happy with this for keeping in my purse, as it's a non-offensive and pretty mild and generic (vanilla, lol) scent to me.  I think this is just slightly larger than a soft lips chapstick, and I'm guessing it's full size.
 
Lierac Gommage - If this were a facial exfoliant it would be a decent sized sample, but it's a body exfoliant, so I'm disappointed with the size of this one, I have my doubts that I could get more than one use out of it, but we'll see.  It's 1.1 oz, and full size is 3.5oz
 
Nume Arganics - Don't know the size, part of the label has worn off, so it says 0 ml.  I'm guessing it's a little less than .5 oz.  I like that it has a dropper.  I already have a huge thing of Argan Oil, so I'm personally not excited about this sample, but I think I would be if I had never tried Argan Oil before.
 
Skin&Co Truffle Serum - This is .5 oz, so half of the full size. It smells really really good,, but I can't put my finger on the smell.  I can't wait to try this.
 
Also got the coupons and the glossymag.
 
I'm very happy with my box.  
 
 
 
 

 
Mine is out for delivery! Wooo hooo! Should have it soon : ). Maybe they will accidently send me an R29 box instead of the regular one. Hey a girl can dream : )

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


Skin&Co Truffle Serum - This is .5 oz, so half of the full size. It smells really really good,, but I can't put my finger on the smell.  I can't wait to try this.
To me it smells like the cherries that come inside those Queen Anne Chocolate Covered Cordial Cherries. I loooooove it!
 
So I just got visited by the glossybox fairy after receiving multiple tracking emails with a tracking number that didn't work. I ended up getting *TWO* boxes, my Refinery one, and the normal one.

The refinery 29 came with the phytonectar oil, the vbeaut rub off gentle exfoliator, the mocha rose lip balm with vanilla, the lierac creme mesolift creme, and the misscha perfect cover bb cream (not full size). My additional item for the misleading ad (saying that all the items were full-size) was a full size opi nail polish in Goldeneye. (picture below)  I'm slightly put off that the bb cream wasn't full size again because now after I'm done with the one from the gb from two months ago and this small one, I'll have to either suck it up and buy a new one, or find something slightly more budget-friendly.

The additional box had the blush(which i got in my last gb so that'll likely be up for trade), the illasquama pencil in extreme (looks brown on the stick but swatches red) the half-empty truffle oil,the nume argan oil, and the incoco nail stickers in "Sinderella". (no pic for that one sorry)


 
Bahahah! They sent another tracking email! This one is the right one. My box just left NV last night and isn't scheduled to get to me till the 30th possible the 4th.
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At least I know its coming.

 
Darn that looks nice. Wish I got the refinery29 dealy.

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

So I just got visited by the glossybox fairy after receiving multiple tracking emails with a tracking number that didn't work. I ended up getting *TWO* boxes, my Refinery one, and the normal one.


The refinery 29 came with the phytonectar oil, the vbeaut rub off gentle exfoliator, the mocha rose lip balm with vanilla, the lierac creme mesolift creme, and the misscha perfect cover bb cream (not full size). My additional item for the misleading ad (saying that all the items were full-size) was a full size opi nail polish in Goldeneye. (picture below)  I'm slightly put off that the bb cream wasn't full size again because now after I'm done with the one from the gb from two months ago and this small one, I'll have to either suck it up and buy a new one, or find something slightly more budget-friendly.

The additional box had the blush(which i got in my last gb so that'll likely be up for trade), the illasquama pencil in extreme (looks brown on the stick but swatches red) the half-empty truffle oil,the nume argan oil, and the incoco nail stickers in "Sinderella". (no pic for that one sorry)

 
The thing that bugs me about the NuMe product we received (I guess I'll spoiler this) is

It's not even really argan oil.  It's called "Arganics Argan Oil" but Argan Oil doesn't even appear until way down in the ingredients list.  I find it really misleading.  The rest (most of it?) is basically silicone.  

Ingredients: 
Cyclopentasiloxane (silicone), Cyclohexasiloxane (silicone), Dimethicone (my arch nemesis, silicone), Phenyltrimethicone (silicone), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (not a silicone, actually), Argania Spinasa Kernal Oil (oh, THERE’s the Argan Oil, finally), Aminopropyl Phenyl Trimethicone (silicone), Tocopherol (vitamin E), Fragrance, Red 17, Yellow 11.  


 
Came home to my box today!

I got the argan oil, truffle serum, hand cream, perfume stick, and the Illasquama pencil in thrash, which is BRIGHT orange. Not sure what I'm going to do with that. I'm excited about all of the other items!
 
Originally Posted by brio444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

The thing that bugs me about the NuMe product we received (I guess I'll spoiler this) is

It's not even really argan oil.  It's called "Arganics Argan Oil" but Argan Oil doesn't even appear until way down in the ingredients list.  I find it really misleading.  The rest (most of it?) is basically silicone.  

Ingredients: 
Cyclopentasiloxane (silicone), Cyclohexasiloxane (silicone), Dimethicone (my arch nemesis, silicone), Phenyltrimethicone (silicone), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (not a silicone, actually), Argania Spinasa Kernal Oil (oh, THERE’s the Argan Oil, finally), Aminopropyl Phenyl Trimethicone (silicone), Tocopherol (vitamin E), Fragrance, Red 17, Yellow 11.  

I noticed that after looking closer at the bottle and I'm not super pleased.
 
Has anyone only gotten an R29 box?  Were the R29 people supposed to get both the R29 box and the regular box?  Or are they just epically screwing up?

 
Originally Posted by brio444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Has anyone only gotten an R29 box?  Were the R29 people supposed to get both the R29 box and the regular box?  Or are they just epically screwing up?
"Epically screwing up" for $200, Alex.  I didn't want to miss out on the regular Nov box, and now I have 2 
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Originally Posted by brio444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Has anyone only gotten an R29 box?  Were the R29 people supposed to get both the R29 box and the regular box?  Or are they just epically screwing up?
It could possibly be that they're giving the r29 deal people two boxes for the ad mix-up. When I spoke to the r29 people about the deal they said they were in talks to give the people who bought the deal under the impression they were getting full sized products something extra to make up for it, but that's what I assumed the OPI nail polish was as it wasn't in the "hit list" from the start.

 
Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

To me it smells like the cherries that come inside those Queen Anne Chocolate Covered Cordial Cherries. I loooooove it!
It does smell like a has a dominant note of cherries like those in the chocolate covered cherry candies, but it doesn't smell sickening sweet either, to me anyway, the cherry seems balanced with whatever other scents are in there.  It smells heavenly to me, Perfumies should make a scent like this, haha, I'd totally buy it and like, huff it, I really enjoy the scent of this serum.

 
Originally Posted by brio444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

The thing that bugs me about the NuMe product we received (I guess I'll spoiler this) is

It's not even really argan oil.  It's called "Arganics Argan Oil" but Argan Oil doesn't even appear until way down in the ingredients list.  I find it really misleading.  The rest (most of it?) is basically silicone.  

Ingredients: 
Cyclopentasiloxane (silicone), Cyclohexasiloxane (silicone), Dimethicone (my arch nemesis, silicone), Phenyltrimethicone (silicone), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (not a silicone, actually), Argania Spinasa Kernal Oil (oh, THERE’s the Argan Oil, finally), Aminopropyl Phenyl Trimethicone (silicone), Tocopherol (vitamin E), Fragrance, Red 17, Yellow 11.  
Thanks for pointing this out.  I just bought a new clarifying shampoo to get all the silicone out of my hair that was in my last shampoo.  My hair has been a nightmare, I definitely won't be using this so-called "Argan" oil.
 
Originally Posted by plutorayz /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So I just got visited by the glossybox fairy after receiving multiple tracking emails with a tracking number that didn't work. I ended up getting *TWO* boxes, my Refinery one, and the normal one.


The refinery 29 came with the phytonectar oil, the vbeaut rub off gentle exfoliator, the mocha rose lip balm with vanilla, the lierac creme mesolift creme, and the misscha perfect cover bb cream (not full size). My additional item for the misleading ad (saying that all the items were full-size) was a full size opi nail polish in Goldeneye. (picture below)  I'm slightly put off that the bb cream wasn't full size again because now after I'm done with the one from the gb from two months ago and this small one, I'll have to either suck it up and buy a new one, or find something slightly more budget-friendly.

The additional box had the blush(which i got in my last gb so that'll likely be up for trade), the illasquama pencil in extreme (looks brown on the stick but swatches red) the half-empty truffle oil,the nume argan oil, and the incoco nail stickers in "Sinderella". (no pic for that one sorry)



I'm a bit surprised the BB cream isn't full sized considering they sent out a full sized one before.  As far as it being budget-friendly for future purchases, it's only $29.99 on their website and they occasionally do 40% off sales and deals that will help knock down the price.  You just missed the cyber Monday 40% off sitewide deal, unfortunately, but be alert for more deals in the future.

My updated updated tracking number shows my box shipped the 21st but has barely moved.  I'm doubtful I'll get it before December.  Boo. 

Although if I got the R29 and a regular box, I'd be able to more than overlook the small Missha (which is must be if it's the size of the lip balm!) and the shipping annoyances.  Unless this was something they are doing for everyone, I'm not likely to luck out.  Lucky you, though!  Congrats!
 
I don't claim to know geography but my box went from NJ to VA then to PA where it just seems to be hanging out. I'm just south of VA so I don't understand it.

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

Came home to my box today!

I got the argan oil, truffle serum, hand cream, perfume stick, and the Illasquama pencil in thrash, which is BRIGHT orange. Not sure what I'm going to do with that. I'm excited about all of the other items!
You got almost literally the exact box I did, including the color. It takes a little effort but I figured out that you can combine it with a pink tint or gloss if you've got one and get a nice coral shade. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> For lips of course, I googled a bunch of eye makeup pics and decided that was hopeless.
 
After the third e-mail Glossybox sent, I can finally see tracking! It's out for delivery now, so I should have it when I get home. It's been a reasonably fun time with GB, but I'm happy to call it quits for a while after this box.

 
Originally Posted by NikNik455 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I don't claim to know geography but my box went from NJ to VA then to PA where it just seems to be hanging out. I'm just south of VA so I don't understand it.
Put your tracking number in the USPS tracking site to get a better idea of it's location.  Once it's accepted by your local post office it'll be delivered that day or the next, depending on when it arrives at your local post office.

My mail carrier probably hates me, I've already heard him go "Oh that girl in #2, she gets a lot of stuff."  But when you work two jobs coming home to stuff at your door is WAY easier than spending time running around from mall the mall.  

 
Im so excited to get home- my box is waiting for me.  I'm secretly hoping that Glossybox screwd up and gave me the R29 box- it looks so amazing.  I know this isn't possible but a girl can dream can't she...LOL!

 

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