Le Metier De Beaute Beauty Vault VIP - Spoilers

[Lulubelle107]

This is the box that I'm most excited to get each month.  I use quite a few of the products regularly, and the only month that was a total bust to me was the one with the cream eyeshadows.  I've finished the retinol skin serum, use the eye cream daily, and the lash serum when I remember.  The concealer gets daily use from me, and the powder I probably use 2-3 times/week.  I'm always excited for kaleidoscopes, although I haven't used the blush one much.  I like the formula of the lipsticks I've received, although the colors would not be my first choice.  The eyeshadows we got last month are great basic shades that I will wear, and am a fan of their eyeshadow formula.  I heard they've reformulated the e/s formula and that it's even better now.

The upfront price is a kicker though.  Plus I'm in the summer kaleidoscope program.  I'm going to give myself a few weeks to percolate, although the "limited spots" aspect will be hanging over my head. 

 

[Lulubelle107]

One of my concerns was would there be duplication in year 2, but on Facebook LMdB says this:

"the program in 2014 will feature many new launches we are working on and a completely new approach to color, coming from our Fashion Week work. We learned a lot on the 2013 program. XO LMdB"

They are also collecting shade information for the 2014 program, so it will be more customized.  Oh boy, my percolating period may be really short.

 

[AshJs3]

The whole cost of the program was worth it to me to find that powder. It's now my #1 Holy Grail! I wasn't going to resubscribe to this (we've got 2 vacations coming up!) but reading that makes me really want to.

 

[jesemiaud]

I'm still on the fence about this one. On the one hand, I have loved nearly all the products and use them regularly if I haven't completely used them up. On the other hand, how much stuff do I really need? I like the idea that there will be some customization. And by using PayPal Bill me later, I can at least spread out the payments over six months interest free. I did cancel popsugar, so I may be justifying the expense, lol. Not sure what to do!

 

[mandithomas89]

I'm still on the fence about this one. On the one hand, I have loved nearly all the products and use them regularly if I haven't completely used them up. On the other hand, how much stuff do I really need? I like the idea that there will be some customization. And by using PayPal Bill me later, I can at least spread out the payments over six months interest free. I did cancel popsugar, so I may be justifying the expense, lol. Not sure what to do!

That's so smart to do it using PayPal Bill Me Later! I keep on wanting to sign up for that and I never do.

 

[sparklesgirlxox]

My only concern is that they will send something that I cannot use on my very pale skin

 

[lauradiniwilk]

I just signed up!  I didn't get any questions whatsoever about shade preferences though, so hopefully that is coming down the road.  I have been drooling over Anastasia's beautiful swatches all day and CAN NOT WAIT to get my first box!

 

[GirlyGirlie]

I am totally on the fence about this one.

On one hand, the price is fabulous and the brand is a primo brand that appeals to me a great deal.

On the possibly negative side, as I read back a page or two, people are experiencing shipping delays and so forth and some products are not " one color fits all".

That's the thing with a yearly upfront payment- some people may love it, but I have always felt that once the company ( whomever it is) has everyone's money for 12 months, then they are pretty much free to do what they want to regarding shipping delays, products they send, substitutions, etc. Not that this company would be less than awesome, but companies are sold to less than stellar people every day.

 

[AshJs3]

It definitely is a gamble. They could close up shop tomorrow and take all of our money and I was a but worried about that when they pulled out of Nordstrom last year. A couple of the months have been a slow on shipping, but the first few months they were sent out sometimes before the first so that sat the bar pretty high on shipping. One thing that I do love about their shipping though is that they don't cheap out and use SmartPost, etc.

 

[sparklesgirlxox]

I messaged them on facebook and was told they would be taking some info as regards to our skin tones in august.  They messaged me back within a few min of me sending them a message which was nice, I would  private message them like I did if you have any questions

 

[sparklegirl]

just received this month's box! 
i want to tell you all what it is, but i don't know how to post spoilers! help please!

 

[AshJs3]

Yay!

I don't think there is a spoiler button anymore, you just have to type the spoiler tags. [*Spoiler] [*/spoiler] use those without the *.

 

[sparklegirl]

Spoiler

test

 

[sparklegirl]

thanks!

ok, so the item this month is

Spoiler

the daily refresh tonic, retails for $50

 

[OiiO]

thanks!

ok, so the item this month is

Spoiler

the daily refresh tonic, retails for $50

Ooh thanks for the spoiler, that looks awesome! I am now convinced that I would like to subscribe for another year /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[sparklegirl]

Ooh thanks for the spoiler, that looks awesome! I am now convinced that I would like to subscribe for another year /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I'm excited to try it. I'm running low on a similar product so this is perfect timing. 

I made a list this morning to try and determine if I should sub for another year. I don't get a ton of use out of some products (like the lipsticks), but I get a ton of use out of others (eyeliners, lash serum, serum, even the creme eyeshadows). Plus, I asked my fiance if I could sign up and he gave me permission..so I think I will do it!

 

[Lulubelle107]

Paypal's Bill Me Later feature totally pushed me over the edge.  Looking forward to what the second year brings

There are more than a few women on Best Things in Beauty blog dissing the program and LMdB in general.  It's interesting to read the negativity about something that's been a good experience for me.  Shows the differences in perspective, I guess, but I get the impression that they think LMdB is cheapening their image with this kind of program, and that it will not lead to developing core customers.  I know the program wasn't a great fit for everyone, but it did turn me into a fan and I've purchased items from the Beauty Vault as a result.

 

[BexDev]

*sigh* I held out as long as I could....Which was about 28 hours.  I passed on it last year and totally envied some of the awesome deals you gals that were subscribed were enjoying.  Hopefully it stays as awesome this year!

 

[princess2010]

I have zero negativity about this sub and would subscribe again in a heartbeat if it wasn't for the upfront cost. It kills me to not be able to. 

 

[tanyamib]

I enjoyed most of last year's boxes but still debating on the new year. I will get my pay check next Monday so if they are still available then I probably will click the check out button.