Le Metier De Beaute Beauty Vault VIP - Spoilers

[Hollygirl]

I must say, I'm a little taken aback that the products sent in the VIP box may or may not be genuine LMBD products. Their response doesn't really make a lot of sense to me. If the goal is for us to provide feedback on products, then why isn't there a standard procedure for us to do so? I've never been solicited for my opinion on any of the products and this is my second year with the subscription. Furthermore, it seems silly for them to send generic products because if those products don't live up to the LMBD name, it weakens the brand. And that begs the question, if the generic can be passed off as an LMBD product, why pay the premium price? Somehow I don't think this is the conclusion LMBD wants anyone to reach.

 

[lauradiniwilk]

Oh man, I just caught up on this thread this morning.  Such interesting conversation going on here; thanks to everyone who did the sleuthing and contacted the company.  I remember the off brand eye makeup remover and their explanation made sense to me at the time, but this seems something completely different.  I didn't resubscribe this year but I would be very upset if I had, since it seems lmdb has at a minimum misled the VIP customers. 

Just a heads up - it's against MUT rules for a company to post here.  Given that some curators of sample boxes have resorted to attacking customers for expressing opinions in public forums, I don't see that rule changing any time soon.  So even if lmdb wanted to come here and respond directly, they wouldn't be allowed.  I do appreciate that they have been really direct/honest with people who have contacted them though.  I am with the poster above though, if their goal is feedback, why did they never once ask for mine during the 12 months I was a member? Seems a little odd...

 

[boxesandboxes]

maybe they consider looking at message boards as feedback. who knows. it certainly isn't a way to get the best feedback if it is their approach. And again, it definitely isn't their main objective since there isn't a feedback vehicle. 

 

[tazdvil]

This shadow is nowhere near the quality I expect from Le Metier. They are muddy and have lots of fallout. I am just not a fan of these or the ones in last month's palette. That is what originally sent up red flags for me. If the purpose is to gain feedback, I would think they would provide us with an avenue to give it. That explanation is lack luster. I am very disappointed this year..... I hope it isn't like this all year long. I may ship it all back and ask for a refund.

 

[Lulubelle107]

I actually really liked the shadow sent this month.  I did not experience major fallout and thought it performed well for a baked shadow.  Sometimes baked shadows fade on me by the end of the day, but this one held up well.  I also liked the nuance of color with the blue and bronze.  I also like the brush sent, so overall, no complaints.

LMdB has been sending products that are not part of their regular lineup for several months now (the lip crayons come to mind, for example).  Those I was just so so about, although I've seen comments from people who really liked them.  While I would prefer to receive products from LMdB's products available in store or are going to be released soon, the only products I have not used or thought were subpar since the program started were:  the cream shadows from the first year, the makeup remover (just because it's not something I use), and the Instant Line Perfecting Serum. 

 

[tazdvil]

I see the color as muddy. It's just not the level of prismatic colors that usually happen when you layer them. I am still not sold, just not my cup of tea. There is a difference of getting items they are considering for their line and items they just slapped a name on; I joined for quality product and this isn't that. 

 

[Geek2]

I love to read the different opinions about this. Being a first year subscriber, I wasn't sure what to think. I'm still not sure what to think but it really helps to hear all opinions both positive and negative. I just wanted to say Thank You all for posting your opinions and different points of view. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20">

 

[boxesandboxes]

I'm so wondering what will be sent next?  Do you all think they are reading these boards and will adjust?  or still continue on the same path?

I do have to say, I havent tried the product yet but LOVE the brush!

 

[tazdvil]

The brush is nice but it's nothing like my other le métier brushes. This brush has a different handle and is crimped where the brush meets the handle completely different. I may take a picture and post it. It doesn't pick up the shadow the same way, but then it is a completely different shadow also..... I'll have to try it with my le métier shadows.

 

[Geek2]

I used the brush with the Jouer palette I got in their box and it worked great. It was easy to use.

 

[tazdvil]

Even with the mixed emotions from the last couple of boxes, I'm excited to see what we get this month!

 

[Shauna999]

I just got a shipment notice -- I'm pretty sure it's lmdb-- it says it's from xpedite from MA. Mines set to arrive Thursday-- I'm sure we'll see spoilers tomorrow

 

[boxesandboxes]

I just got a shipment notice -- I'm pretty sure it's lmdb-- it says it's from xpedite from MA. Mines set to arrive Thursday-- I'm sure we'll see spoilers tomorrow

OH! I was wondering.  Keep forgetting they switched distribution (among other things).  Mine is tomorrow. 

 

[Shauna999]

Does anyone think that the new distribution company has anything to do with the private label items that they've been sending out??

 

[boxesandboxes]

Does anyone think that the new distribution company has anything to do with the private label items that they've been sending out??

Didn't they actually have new owners or something?

 

[Shauna999]

I think I remember reading something somewhere over the past couple years on this thread. I think the original owners are still heavily involved ... Maybe they took on investors? I think I read that they hired a new creative director that suppose to be heavily involved with the vip program.

 

[LisaLeah]

My box is due to arrive tomorrow as well!

I was traveling a lot in the past few weeks so I didn't chime in about last months box.

But I was underwhelmed. I was not happy about the Private Label items. At all.

It's one thing to send out a new formulation. It's another to slap your logo on a product that anyone can slap their logo on. There is nothing luxury or proprietary about that.

However I am very open to them making up for it this month. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[LisaLeah]

Box arrived!!!!

Spoiler

It's two gorgeous red lip products

Lip Creme in Cassis
And a new kind of Lip Stick in Currant. (looks like a Bobbi Brown lipstick actually)

Both really beautiful colors. (I haven't swatched them yet though)

I am particularly happy about the Lip Creme. Since I don't usually wear reds,
I find the lip cremes so much more wearable since they are a gloss-lipstick-hybrid.

 

[Shauna999]

I'm happy about this-- I'm hoping I get the same colors /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[boxesandboxes]

I'm psyched!  This are GORGEOUS in person. I went spoiler free and so happy.  Nice work LMdB!