Le Metier De Beaute Beauty Vault VIP - Spoilers

[Shauna999]

The hot pink has a little shimmer/frost to it-- I'm not a fan. I gave both to my mom but I'll try to get a swatch of it for you (my mom is a lil tech savvy & I think I can walk her through texting me a pic.. Lol) . I like the July crayons better & the red set soooo much better. I hate complaining & sounding ungrateful but year 3 so far has been uneventful. I've given everything away except the red set.

 

[fabgirl]

I didn't swatch the pink but it looks fairly unwearable. Like a bright bubble gum pink? I'm fair and in my 40s for God's sake. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[fabgirl]

And @@Shauna999, I agree, this year has been not so great.

 

[LisaLeah]

I put the pink on top of the darker lipstick and it made a really nice combo fyi.

Neither of the shades are great for me on there own.

 

[tazdvil]

FYI, the packaging is nothing like any Le Metier lipstick I've ever seen........ again, I feel like it's a slap the name on and send..... Strangely enough, outside of the name on it, it looks like Ulta's gift with purchase lipsticks..... I'm interested to compare the quality of those and these. 

 

 

[Geek2]

Wow, thanks for posting @@tazdvil!! Looks so similar.

 

[lauradiniwilk]

I am so sad about the direction this sub has taken with all of the off-label stuff.  I didn't sub this year, but wanted to come back in the future...unless something changes, I can't justify re-subscribing. 

If anyone has the Ulta ones to compare, I'd be interested in seeing a side by side. 

 

[Cvb1212]

I, too, agree this year has not been a good one at all for this sub.  Seems like we are getting cheaper items that aren't in the Le Metier line.  Where are they getting these things from?  I can't imagine they're made especially for us Vault subscribers.  I think it was August we received that nice serum that wasn't on the market yet.  That was great!  Everything else, not so much. 

 

[smooches]

I was really hoping for a kaliedescope for the holidays. this is my first time subbing to this box and i think the last. 

 

[iamijh]

This is my second year subscribing the LMDB VIP Vault as it is one of my favorites lines. So far I am disappointed. It is not remotely close to what it was previously, and there is nothing "VIP" about it. I agree with posters who suggest that this subscription has become a vault of knock-offs. I have purchased this line in department stores and, except for the serum, the products do not resemble what is available in retailers. Last year we received a Kaleidoscope right away and generally there was a note included that informed members what was enclosed. For the holidays they put in much more effort. Very disappointing. It's an expensive subscription and I will not renew next year.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[smartorange1]

Not only have the products gone downhill in this subscription but they don't even come at the beginning of the months...

 

[paperclipcat]

As I posted before, this is my first time, and I've decided it's my last. Almost ALL of the products we've received have some sort of glitter in it, it's ridiculous. The lipsticks have chunky glitter and are completely unwearable for me and I feel like the luminizer was a joke- it is a body glitter. The serum in it is comfortable, but i would look absolutely crazy if I put that on my face for work. I really feel duped by LMDB.

FYI- I have an ulta lipstick but in the gold packaging and it's fantastic.. For like 3 bucks.

 

[Geek2]

I have to say that I'm disappointed as well this being my first year. I will not resubscribe unless they make drastic changes. I understand that with makeup it's hard to find products/shades that can appeal to many and maybe I should have thought twice before subbing. I love Jouer for giving an option to sign up for either warm or cool depending on your preference. I really wish LMDB would allow us to make a choice on the colors (bright vs muted or warm vs cool or something like that). I personally don't care for strong colors so the red lip colors won't work for me. They work ok layered but I'm usually not patient enough to layer. I like to just apply and go. I've used many high-end products over the years and I'm not sure the LMDB quality is up to par. Maybe the formulations they sell through Neiman Marcus are different from what we are getting as subscribers. Not sure, just wondering about the quality of the products we have received so far this year. The quality is ok, it just doesn't scream very high-end to me.

 

[LoveSkinCare]

This is my first year too, and my last. I was watching the last 2 years all the wonderful things people received and I was so excited to join. I just don't feel like anything we have received this year even compares to the previous years. I wish I had never signed up. All I can hope for is that they may send better things these last 7 months of this years subscription, but I won't hold my breath

 

[tazdvil]

Yeah, I wouldn't hold my breath. They don't seem to care that they are losing regular customers. I can say I haven't purchased anything from their lines since this whole garbage shower started. I should have known when they sent the lip crayons.... The packaging was cheap plastic and nothing like their regular packaging..... I've even switched foundations at this point. I haven't used anything outside of trying them.... Honestly, last month's lipsticks and lip liner are still in the bag they came in. After a couple of Washes the brush is kinda poky. Just a wash of a year...... This customer no longer trusts the brand to stand behind its product.

 

[Geek2]

I tried the lip liner and before I got to line my lips fully, the end broke. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20"> Maybe I was pressing too hard or something not sure. I haven't tried sharpening it yet.

 

[LisaLeah]

So i have a packaging coming tomorrow.

Fingers crossed it is something worthy of the LMdB name.

 

[paperclipcat]

Got mine. I'm disappointed, again. IF this actually is a real LMDB product, then I'm sorry but it smells like fish. I didn't even want to try it because I'm not interested in the colors, again. I feel like we get the rejects- especially since a LMDB kaleidoscope was in the Golden globes goodie bags this year.

I'm going to be writing an email to them and letting them know how disappointed I am.

 

[Shauna999]

Got mine. I'm disappointed, again. IF this actually is a real LMDB product, then I'm sorry but it smells like fish. I didn't even want to try it because I'm not interested in the colors, again. I feel like we get the rejects- especially since a LMDB kaleidoscope was in the Golden globes goodie bags this year.

I'm going to be writing an email to them and letting them know how disappointed I am.

I'm scared now to ask what you received

 

[Geek2]

Got mine. I'm disappointed, again. IF this actually is a real LMDB product, then I'm sorry but it smells like fish. I didn't even want to try it because I'm not interested in the colors, again. I feel like we get the rejects- especially since a LMDB kaleidoscope was in the Golden globes goodie bags this year.

I'm going to be writing an email to them and letting them know how disappointed I am.

oh no, this doesn't sound good. Thanks for sharing your thoughts @@paperclipcat!