Rainbow Honey Mystery Box

[Tamarin]

That's another thing I wish they would change up, there are too many fruity food scents. I don't mind food scents, but I know many don't like them. And honestly, I haven't cared for their fruity scents. There are so many other options for summer scents like you said @jennm149. I just hope we get some variety in the fall and winter.

The only scent of theirs that I've smelled that I liked is lavandula...it's probably my favorite perfume.  I just wish it lasted longer on me. Lavandula forever  :wub:

 

[meaganola]

Yeah, I'm all aboard the no-more-fruity-scents train.  One was fun.  Two seemed a little much.  Now it's...  a rut.  I'm not sure what to do with these.  I would love to get full-sized polishes and the smaller fragrances from the mini bags!  Oh, well.  In my mind, I'm paying for the polishes, and the other things are basically free bonus goodies.

And full-sized bag and a closer comparison with Neon Blossom (I find it easier to see differences with full-sized bottles.  I wish I had a full-sized bottle of Pikake because that one is in this family as well):

Spoiler

I'm kind of regretting picking up Pink Lemonade as well (it should get here next week) now that I have this month's bag.  They seem to be leaning a little too heavily on the same colors in different proportions/shapes/sizes for my taste.  I *really* hope that they cut it out for the September bag since summer is winding down.  (I do like the turquoise, but I get RH because I am SO BORED with all of the creams I got with Julep and wanted fun textures and finishes!)

 

[Padawan]

So this is the August bag, right? I really love that blue nail polish color, and the scent intrigues me, since I don't have any fruity ones. I see from the site that the August mini bag is still available, so I might just purchase. I've never tried RH, and I think now might be the time to dip my toe in.

 

[GirlyGirlie]

Just wanted to say that with Saffron Rouge D/Cing their Inner Circle box, ramping up my membership to the $25 Rainbow Honey bag seemed like a way to get more products.. I've also subbed to Petit Vour and am still on the list for a Qbox ( which is probably not much like the other " indie" brands..

Increasing the subscription to the large bag might be helpful for others who miss Indie branded cosmetics. Just wanted to share how I'm trying to fill the gaps. 

 

[NotTheMama]

Ugh, I'm not really excited for this one. Enough with the same colors...it seems like they do a variation of the same 2 colors every month. I am looking to dump one of my nail polish subs and sadly, it may be this one.

ETA...can't figure out the spoiler on my phone...sorry!!

 

[biancardi]

I love the fruity smells for summer!! I dislike it when they send florals. Maybe for the fall, they will do nice autumn scents and winter will be more holiday like scents (peppermint, piney...)

 

[Alicia Loves]

I love fruity and floral scents lol. I'm super disappointed by the top coat in this one. I'd prefer three polishes. This is the first month I've been unhappy and I subbed right away to the subscription. My boyfriend bought me my first rainbow honey polishes last fall and I love the company but eh on the boring choices this time. I don't want creams unless they're incredibly unique so the only one I like is the pink one and even that's not very exciting.

 

[mandithomas89]

This is probably the least excited I've been for a mystery bag since I started getting them. I got a shipping notice for my big order with the free mystery bag and LE yesterday but tracking info says unavailable so far.

 

[meaganola]

Sigh.  I think I just figured out why I keep cringing at the smell of the top coat:  I *hate* bananas, and I'm picking up a banana note.  On the up side, I'm learning that I do like scented top coat after all.  I thought I would hate it.  I'm now thinking I might have to order a few after payday next week!

 

[Kelly Silva]

Sigh.  I think I just figured out why I keep cringing at the smell of the top coat:  I *hate* bananas, and I'm picking up a banana note.  On the up side, I'm learning that I do like scented top coat after all.  I thought I would hate it.  I'm now thinking I might have to order a few after payday next week!

I've been using my French Lavender one lately as I don't really have a good top coat I like, and I'm too lazy to find one. But I've been using the RH one I have and I am actually really liking it! It doesn't shrink, but dries really quickly, keeps my polish in place for much longer than usual, and smells lovely for a few days! I may get some more eventually.

 

[Imberis]

Sigh.  I think I just figured out why I keep cringing at the smell of the top coat:  I *hate* bananas, and I'm picking up a banana note.  On the up side, I'm learning that I do like scented top coat after all.  I thought I would hate it.  I'm now thinking I might have to order a few after payday next week!

Oh no. I also hate banana scented things! I love Rainbow Honey's top coats, but bleh at banana.

 

[candes]

Oh no. I also hate banana scented things! I love Rainbow Honey's top coats, but bleh at banana.

That would be aniline, which is also guilty of fake banana flavoring in foods such as those orange peanuts, banana twinkies etc... I totally hate faux banana.

 

[tigerlilly523]

To me it smells slightly rotten, like overripe fruit. It's not bad when you smell it directly from the tube, but after you put it on and it starts fading a little I find it really unappealing.

 

[biancardi]

I like it.  I guess I like rotten fruits! haha

 

[Christa W]

My bag has been getting later and later every month.  I got shipping notice on the 4th I think and I didn't get it until the 9th.  It's very frustrating because I have to stay off of IG and this thread so I don't get my mystery spoiled LOL!! Real life nail polish problems right???

I think the scent for this month smells a bit like the ones from the 2 previous bags.  A little disappointing but I am glad to have another cuticle balm.  I could do without the scented top coat but since I haven't had one since 2000 (when Victoria's Secret had one to match the body scents) I will give it a whirl.  I liked the polishes but was underwhelmed a bit.  I think I just want to see something different.  Here's to hoping the fall will bring some fun non pink/orange/white glitter combos.

 

[meaganola]

I could do without the scented top coat but since I haven't had one since 2000 (when Victoria's Secret had one to match the body scents) I will give it a whirl.

Someone was saying (I think on another forum) that the scented top coats actually have quick-drying elements.  At least she noticed that her nails dry faster when she uses it.  If nothing else, it's a top coat.  I seem to always be looking for one even though I probably have a dozen bottles since I seem to misplace them EVERY SINGLE TIME, so I'm happy to have this one even if it will be the last one I will reach for since I don't really care for the scent.  Maybe it will be my official swatch stick top coat.

(And I need to break out my Summer Juice rollerball today/this week and revisit that scent.  I'm not sure I like it enough to use the body spray, but I should go ahead and verify that before I officially put the spray on the swap list.)

 

[Christa W]

Someone was saying (I think on another forum) that the scented top coats actually have quick-drying elements.  At least she noticed that her nails dry faster when she uses it.  If nothing else, it's a top coat.  I seem to always be looking for one even though I probably have a dozen bottles since I seem to misplace them EVERY SINGLE TIME, so I'm happy to have this one even if it will be the last one I will reach for since I don't really care for the scent.  Maybe it will be my official swatch stick top coat.

(And I need to break out my Summer Juice rollerball today/this week and revisit that scent.  I'm not sure I like it enough to use the body spray, but I should go ahead and verify that before I officially put the spray on the swap list.)

After a very involved conversation with my boyfriend of all people regarding this sub... I think I gained a bit more insight I hadn't considered previously.  One of the reasons I don't get upset over what comes in my Ipsy bags is because I choose these types of services so that I can try things I wouldn't normally purchase on my own and a scented top coat is exactly one of those items.  I guess I was thinking more along the lines of that I currently have a ton of top coats that I love.  I can see using it for sure when I go somewhere special along with the perfume.  I could always use it on top of my other top coats too because as well all know with some glitters you need more than one coat.  

 

[meaganola]

I could always use it on top of my other top coats too because as well all know with some glitters you need more than one coat.

Oh, yes, this, too!  It somehow isn't as annoying to have to use many coats of a top coat I don't love for glitter-smoothing purposes.

 

[Kelly Silva]

I've been using the Lavender scented top coat I have, and I really like it. I think it does quick dry, but it doesn't shrink your polish, which I have problems with that from other brands *cough*Julep*cough*. Top coat is just not one of those things I seek out and buy on my own, so getting one in this sub that I know I like is totally useful.

 

[Tamarin]

I've been using one of the scented top coats for about a month and it's working pretty well, dries fast and no shrinkage, plus my mani is chip-free for at least 4-5 days.  I used it on one of my non-RH polishes and that was chip free for about week. Also it smells nice, instead of the gross nail polish smell.  The smell lasts for maybe 3 days before it dissipates. You can only smell it if you bring your nails right up to your nose.