Le Metier De Beaute Beauty Vault VIP - Spoilers

[wonderings]

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

Okay, the application tips for the bottom item have me really intrigued!  It looks like they will be great staples to build upon for the cooler months that are starting to kick into gear.  And I have a couple of things sort of similar to the top item that I use on a regular basis, but I think this might be an even better formulation (not the word I'm trying to think of, but it's the closest I can come up with at the moment) than what I already have.  So looking forward to this!  (Hey, LMdB and UPS, couldja meet up and do the handoff of the goodies, like, three days ago?  Thanks!)

Yes, very interesting!  My wish now would be for a video demo on how best to use....

 

[kawaiisquawks]

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

And, of course, I spoke too soon.   My box is here!  Blurry pics inside the spoiler tag....


The box is a small and adorable cuboid-shape this month.  

A hand-written card was included again, with the same person signing it as last time; coincidence or very nice attention to detail?



Can you read this at all if you click & zoom?  Yes, it seems like LMdB has been listening already and included this wee, box-sized information card.   It's double-sided - the reverse has a picture of the two shadows.  Makes me think we're all receiving the same items and colors.



The application tips make them sound versatile & intriguing!   I love that the Champagne will work as a highlighter and as a shadow primer.  And "a mysterious starry night effect...by applying over daytime eye shadows."!!
The box looks super adorable!

When you get around to playing with the eyeshadows, any chance you could post a pic of swatches? I'm dying to see what Starry Night looks like and am curious over whether it's just sheer or if it can be built to be more opaque (without getting patchy). My "daytime" everyday shadow look is black, black, and more black, so I would be ridiculously happy if it could be used as a shimmery black by itself.

 

[mermuse]

So here are my swatches.  I got the same two, and I kind of suspect we will all be getting the same two unless you happened to snag two accounts by winning another one because it seems like they are revealing two new items.  Anyone in here have two accounts by the way?  I got the same handwritten note about <3 your eyes signed by Richard as well, but had gotten a note from someone else before.

Even if you have eyeshadow, these proved to be great for layering with them--they have the potential to be wonderful little building blocks.  I used them last night after they came in, and the champagne shade looked great all over the bare lid.  You can see the high shine finish in the Champagne color by the way it reflected all that light in the swatch.  They have a luxuriously soft feel especially after my recent annoyances with what feels like thickening color tattoos.  The swatches took some scrubbing to remove.

I ended up using Inglot satin rainbow shadows in peach colors on top and it looked so soft and lovely with a vibrant sheen.  I didn't experiment much with the black color, but used it as a liner.  It came across as grey over the shadows, but added a soft line that I was pleased with.  The black shade has less of a sheen and easily built into an inky black in two soft passes and has a few small specks of glitter in it.

When I came home a few hours later, there were a few big creases which disappointed me.  I have quite the oily lids, though, so this isn't terribly unusual with cream shadows.  I'm going to give it another go today and see if it happens again.  I might have to use Stila prime pot of eye oil drain first, but this is probably more of a personal issue.  Let me know how the product works for you!

 

[princess2010]

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




So here are my swatches.  I got the same two, and I kind of suspect we will all be getting the same two unless you happened to snag two accounts by winning another one because it seems like they are revealing two new items.  Anyone in here have two accounts by the way?  I got the same handwritten note about <3 your eyes signed by Richard as well, but had gotten a note from someone else before.

Even if you have eyeshadow, these proved to be great for layering with them--they have the potential to be wonderful little building blocks.  I used them last night after they came in, and the champagne shade looked great all over the bare lid.  You can see the high shine finish in the Champagne color by the way it reflected all that light in the swatch.  They have a luxuriously soft feel especially after my recent annoyances with what feels like thickening color tattoos.  The swatches took some scrubbing to remove.

I ended up using Inglot satin rainbow shadows in peach colors on top and it looked so soft and lovely with a vibrant sheen.  I didn't experiment much with the black color, but used it as a liner.  It came across as grey over the shadows, but added a soft line that I was pleased with.  The black shade has less of a sheen and easily built into an inky black in two soft passes and has a few small specks of glitter in it.

When I came home a few hours later, there were a few big creases which disappointed me.  I have quite the oily lids, though, so this isn't terribly unusual with cream shadows.  I'm going to give it another go today and see if it happens again.  I might have to use Stila prime pot of eye oil drain first, but this is probably more of a personal issue.  Let me know how the product works for you!
I hope I do get that exact box! Love both products and could definitely see them being items I could use daily.

 

[kawaiisquawks]

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




So here are my swatches.  I got the same two, and I kind of suspect we will all be getting the same two unless you happened to snag two accounts by winning another one because it seems like they are revealing two new items.  Anyone in here have two accounts by the way?  I got the same handwritten note about <3 your eyes signed by Richard as well, but had gotten a note from someone else before.

Even if you have eyeshadow, these proved to be great for layering with them--they have the potential to be wonderful little building blocks.  I used them last night after they came in, and the champagne shade looked great all over the bare lid.  You can see the high shine finish in the Champagne color by the way it reflected all that light in the swatch.  They have a luxuriously soft feel especially after my recent annoyances with what feels like thickening color tattoos.  The swatches took some scrubbing to remove.

I ended up using Inglot satin rainbow shadows in peach colors on top and it looked so soft and lovely with a vibrant sheen.  I didn't experiment much with the black color, but used it as a liner.  It came across as grey over the shadows, but added a soft line that I was pleased with.  The black shade has less of a sheen and easily built into an inky black in two soft passes and has a few small specks of glitter in it.

When I came home a few hours later, there were a few big creases which disappointed me.  I have quite the oily lids, though, so this isn't terribly unusual with cream shadows.  I'm going to give it another go today and see if it happens again.  I might have to use Stila prime pot of eye oil drain first, but this is probably more of a personal issue.  Let me know how the product works for you!

Oh man, that black is GORGEOUS and I wish I had it already because it would be absolutely perfect to wear to the concert I'm going to tomorrow night! I'll probably give the champagne one to my mum because I just don't do light colours, but it's absolutely stunning as well and it'll look great on her!

 

[mermuse]

After a few more good tries, both shades crease on me very quickly and fade considerably in a short time.  I'm talking the black faded away quite a bit on my eye in an hour.  I realize I'm prone to this due to the oily nature of my eye area, but this is beyond what I've experienced with other products.

I hope it's just me, but I'm considering writing them to give them feedback.  I can't tell if they have done cream eyeshadows before, but I think this is a totally new product for them.  I'm so disappointed because the products are beautiful immediately after applied and I could use something like this in my collection.  I'm anxious to hear if anyone else experiences this too, so let me know please!

 

[LisaLeah]

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

After a few more good tries, both shades crease on me very quickly and fade considerably in a short time.  I'm talking the black faded away quite a bit on my eye in an hour.  I realize I'm prone to this due to the oily nature of my eye area, but this is beyond what I've experienced with other products.

I hope it's just me, but I'm considering writing them to give them feedback.  I can't tell if they have done cream eyeshadows before, but I think this is a totally new product for them.  I'm so disappointed because the products are beautiful immediately after applied and I could use something like this in my collection.  I'm anxious to hear if anyone else experiences this too, so let me know please!

I think writing them feedback is a great idea. And I am sure it will be appreciated.

Question...

Did you use primer?

If so what kind?

 

[AshJs3]

I just got the UPS My Choice notification that mine will be here tomorrow. It shipped on Aug 28th but I didn't get the UPS My Choice notification that it shipped which is kinda strange. Excited for it to get here tomorrow though! Yay!

 

[Lulubelle107]

Originally Posted by AshJs3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I just got the UPS My Choice notification that mine will be here tomorrow. It shipped on Aug 28th but I didn't get the UPS My Choice notification that it shipped which is kinda strange. Excited for it to get here tomorrow though! Yay!

 Same here! 

 

[starr5747]

Well I still have no shipping yet on my box. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> hopefully soon??

 

[Playedinloops]

My box still hasn't started moving. Last month I had it on the second. I'm hoping with the holiday and 1st falling on a weekend, it'll be here soon. I'm leaving town on Thursday though, so if its not here by wednesday I'm out of luck til Monday. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[jesemiaud]

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

After a few more good tries, both shades crease on me very quickly and fade considerably in a short time.  I'm talking the black faded away quite a bit on my eye in an hour.  I realize I'm prone to this due to the oily nature of my eye area, but this is beyond what I've experienced with other products.

I hope it's just me, but I'm considering writing them to give them feedback.  I can't tell if they have done cream eyeshadows before, but I think this is a totally new product for them.  I'm so disappointed because the products are beautiful immediately after applied and I could use something like this in my collection.  I'm anxious to hear if anyone else experiences this too, so let me know please!
I had the same experience with wear...disappointing. I tried a primer first and set with a powder afterwards and still have issues. I do not have any oiliness at all...quite the opposite problem.

I think I'll leave feedback for them as well. 

 

[mermuse]

I had the same experience with wear...disappointing. I tried a primer first and set with a powder afterwards and still have issues. I do not have any oiliness at all...quite the opposite problem. I think I'll leave feedback for them as well. 

Glad to know I'm not alone.

Question...

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Did you use primer? If so what kind? I used Stila prime pot the second time I tried it which normally mattifies the heck out of my lid. I set with powder as well. It didn't work either way.

 

[kawaiisquawks]

Quote: Originally Posted by mermuse /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Glad to know I'm not alone.
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Originally Posted by LisaLeah 


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This makes me really sad because I'll probably be in the same boat too then /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[JC327]

I guess not all months can be as good as the first one.

 

[Shauna999]

On a positive note- I used the champagne over the weekend with my kaleidoscopes layered on top & my eyes looked great all evening.

 

[Lulubelle107]

Got my box today!

Haven't tried the shadows yet, but I've got oily lids so am expecting creasing as well.  I could kind of tell from looking at them in the container that they are more of an emollient cream shadow, which always crease on me. 

Loved the presentation, handwritten note, and that they are now including descriptions of the items, though!  I wonder what these will retail for?

 

[princess2010]

My box is moving!!!!! I swear I almost screamed! My box is scheduled to be here Friday!!!! Yay!!!!! Has anyone tried using the black eyeshadow as an eyeliner?

 

[sirenajen]

Has anybody else had their handwritten note drawn out by a little kid? She wrote Dear Jennifer, and signed her name and drew a picture of an eye in magic marker? It was cute, but a little odd I thought. I was also very underwhelmed being this is my first box. I have to say that I don't love that type of product anyway, but thought the boxes for sure would be better than this for such a luxury subscription. Can somebody tell me how to do a spoiler please? I very much look forward to spending this year with you ladies!

 

[Andi B]

Quote: Originally Posted by princess2010 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My box is moving!!!!! I swear I almost screamed! My box is scheduled to be here Friday!!!! Yay!!!!! Has anyone tried using the black eyeshadow as an eyeliner?
Yay! Mine too...finally!  Looks like I should have it by Thurs, but I'm thoroughly "spoiled" by now (by choice)!

Although it doesn't have nearly the wow factor of the first month's box, I'd bet that this month's box has at least double the retail value of what we're paying per month.  The colors look really nice too, if I can just get them to work on me!