Le Metier De Beaute Beauty Vault VIP - Spoilers

[boxesandboxes]

One of mine does... Sounds/feels like a weight came loose in it... Ugh I'm so upset that I signed up this year and I don't think it's going to get better... So sad after the first 2 years being so amazing! Has anyone thought about contacting their card company to see if anything can be done?

both of mine are like that. I couldn't even gift it to anyone like that. they would think "cheap knockoff" 

 

[Geek2]

I got mine today. After trying the lipsticks on, there is no way these are going to work for me. The formula felt nice and smooth but the frost/glitter is just too much for me. I tried layering as the card suggested and it wasn't much better. The end result reminded me of some natural lipsticks I've tried that have a similar look and consistency. They just don't look and feel high end to me (compared to Chanel, Guerlain, YSL etc. The packaging was ok but the formula isn't for me. I guess these would work for summer time better with a tanned skin and with a gloss layered on top. These are just kind of odd colors for January to be sending out. If this was a June box then maybe. It just seems to me that this service doesn't seem to have any rhyme or reason how they are sending these products out. At least they don't seem to be following the seasons and getting repeated lip products is odd too. They have other products too so why so many lip products back to back?

 

[paperclipcat]

They have other products too so why so many lip products back to back?

I feel like we're getting the leftovers that didn't sell (bubblegum pinks) or cheap dupes they're considering releasing in the future.

The way they're treating this subscription service makes me think that the company isn't doing too well.

 

[Lisakufner]

This is my first year subscribing to this box. I was so excited to try this luxury brand! I have been dissatisfied every single month. I liked the magnetic palette we got the first month but not the eye shadow or bronzer. I have since gotten rid of them along with the lipstick and gloss we received the next month. The liquid illuminizer is not my shade and has separated in the bottle and now too many lip products when the brand offers so much more. I hope the next 6 months are better, but I'm not counting on it. I won't be giving this company anymore of my money!

 

[iamijh]

Well, like most of you, I received the latest shipment yesterday and was shocked to see yet more lip products. It wouldn't be so bad if the colors weren't more of the same - honestly, how many pink shades does one need? - and for a woman over 50 with my skin tone they simply look awful. One should not have to layer 2,3,4 colors of lipstick to create a decent, wearable color. What's worse? The packaging. When I picked up the lipstick they rattled like a baby-rattle. The inserts that hold the lip color are such a loose fit they rattle back and forth, smearing the sides and pitting the lipsticks. This also means that I have to apply them, if I were to use them, very carefully as not to break them off. Alas this confirms what I suspected; I believe LMDB is using knock-offs and/or rejected product to pawn off to their VIP Vault customers. They should know by now that many repeat customers are excited about products like the kaleidoscope, yet not a single one so far. Even if there were one sent, I am afraid that the contents in it would be cut-rate as well. This last shipment has sealed its fate. I will not renew next year. Like you all, I don't like to be such a negative ninny about these things, but this year has been a low-quality year. I have emailed them about it and have yet to receive a response. It appears as though LMDB simply does not care about providing great quality products to their VIP Vault customers any longer. So sad. It was such a wonderful product at one time. Having said all this, I am open to recommendations to other beauty subscription for the 2016/2017 year. Thank you for letting me vent, and a happy belated New Year to all  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tazdvil]

I just realized that the shipping changed from ups to smart post. It almost feels like they are losing financial traction and the subscription is taking a hit. I just wish they were upfront about the subscription changing because I would have passed.

 

[boxesandboxes]

What's worse? The packaging. When I picked up the lipstick they rattled like a baby-rattle. The inserts that hold the lip color are such a loose fit they rattle back and forth, smearing the sides and pitting the lipsticks. This also means that I have to apply them, if I were to use them, very carefully as not to break them off. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 Mine were the same. I never bothered to reach out to them as it all seems downhill.  Did you get a response. I am afraid to try and use it. It likely would break. Both of mine were like this...

 

[LoveSkinCare]

Well it's almost time to receive our February box. Crossing fingers that we get something awesome this month. I really hope they have been reading here how disappointing the boxes have been thus far this year. I really want a kaleidoscope.

 

[Geek2]

I would love a kaleidoscope also. It's one of the main reasons I signed up for the program. I really hope this program will show some value soon. So far it's been disappointing and not what I would except from a high-end brand.

 

[LoveSkinCare]

That is why I signed up too. I saw all the great things received from the last two years so I signed up. Now I regret that decision. I could have spent the $348 on something else.

 

[Shauna999]

I'm with you ladies. I keep on hoping & giving them the benefit of a doubt that they'll redeem themselves.

 

[iamijh]

 Mine were the same. I never bothered to reach out to them as it all seems downhill.  Did you get a response. I am afraid to try and use it. It likely would break. Both of mine were like this...

I am sorry to hear that. It is not right that they are skimping on quality like this. To answer your question, (pardon the tardy response) no, I have not received a response to any of the emails I have sent regarding the shipments. However, their lack of responsiveness will not prevent me from emailing them again if the Feb. shipment is as dismal as the previous shipments. Fingers crossed that they get their act together. 

 

[paperclipcat]

So have any of you ladies received tracking info? I haven't received anything yet and I'm usually one of the firsts on this sub to get it - it seems later than usual, no?

 

[Shauna999]

Total crickets here & yes, seems late this month! This year they seem to be shipping later & later each month which that part doesn't really bother me. I'm just hoping for a fabulous new LMdB treat to fall in love with /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[LoveSkinCare]

I have never received a tracking email notification, it just shows up. I hope someone gets theirs soon so we can see. I really hope it's something good.

 

[Geek2]

The same here. I don't get shipment notifications either. Hope we get a good one this month.

 

[paperclipcat]

I received an email before (I think it was Nav-something something). It definitely wasn't a shipping company I was familiar with, but I would receive it about a day before it actually arrived, and I think it was around the 12th of the month. Oh well, I don't mind waiting as long as it's a good box!

 

[boxesandboxes]

OH! I got my package last night. Just back from vacation. Figured everyone had theirs already

 

[LisaLeah]

OH! I got my package last night. Just back from vacation. Figured everyone had theirs already

Can you let us know what you got? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Thanks!

 

[boxesandboxes]

Ok, here goes....

Spoiler

Peau Vierge Anti-aging Complexe - tinted treatment

The award winner! Mine is shade 02. 1 fl oz (30 ml). Gorgeous packaging.

Looks like this: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Le-Metier-de-Beaute-Peau-Vierge-Anti-Aging-Complexe-SPF-18-1-0-oz/prod98720054/p.prod

Also, Angled foundation blush (in lovely pouch)

There's a card included with descriptions /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />