Sample Society

[javagirl87]

If anyone is interested, I added the DDF and Rose creme to my trade list (in the birchbox/samples trading thread).

I'm pretty unimpressed with this box...I may also put my primer up for trade too. Not sure yet. To cancel or not to cancel...hmmmm

 

[yanelib27]

what didnt you like about those items? Just interested.. 
 

Originally Posted by javagirl87 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

If anyone is interested, I added the DDF and Rose creme to my trade list (in the birchbox/samples trading thread).

I'm pretty unimpressed with this box...I may also put my primer up for trade too. Not sure yet. To cancel or not to cancel...hmmmm

 

[javagirl87]

I really can't stand the smell of flowers (it reminds me of allergies!) so I don't even want to touch the rose cream haha. The items just don't seem like they fit anything i'm looking for, i'm not looking for anti-aging things. But I am looking forward to the cleanser and the hair product. I have tan/olive skin so i'm not sure how the primer will look on me...

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

what didnt you like about those items? Just interested.. 
 

 

[yanelib27]

The one thing I am afraid of in the primer is the salicylic acid. I just noticed that ingredient today. That stuff dries my face out so bad. I hardly ever get pimples, dont have acne so it may not work for me. But Ima give it a go and hope for the best. My face is dry only in the winter, in the summer its combination. So hopefully my face wont freak out when I put it on. 
 

Originally Posted by javagirl87 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I really can't stand the smell of flowers (it reminds me of allergies!) so I don't even want to touch the rose cream haha. The items just don't seem like they fit anything i'm looking for, i'm not looking for anti-aging things. But I am looking forward to the cleanser and the hair product. I have tan/olive skin so i'm not sure how the primer will look on me...

Quote: Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

what didnt you like about those items? Just interested.. 
 

 

[javagirl87]

I'm the exact same way, that's also what's keeping me from trying it.
 

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

The one thing I am afraid of in the primer is the salicylic acid. I just noticed that ingredient today. That stuff dries my face out so bad. I hardly ever get pimples, dont have acne so it may not work for me. But Ima give it a go and hope for the best. My face is dry only in the winter, in the summer its combination. So hopefully my face wont freak out when I put it on. 
 

 

[TracyDobbins]

I loved everything in the last box and this one completely fell flat. I'm gifting the whole box to a friend. I'm keeping SS for 1 more month then I'll decide if it is on the chopping block.

 

[glamourdolleyes]

The Murad primer totally made my skin orange. I was a mini oompa lol

 

[krod1229]

I love the primer.  The face wash is pretty good too.  The other items I don't plan on using though.  I'm giving it one more month too.  The $15 coupon also earns major points with me.

 

[murflegirl]

Tried the cleanser last night. It made my face feel very clean - even a bit tight and dry. Wore the rose cream overnight. My face felt amazing as soon as I put it on, but now that I've woken up, it just feels pretty normal. Interested to see how I like the other stuff, and I already know I love the Oscar Blandi. I got it in a Birchbox once and used almost all of it!

 

[americanclassic]

yeah anti-acne stuff isn't meant for my skin either, and I don't really know anyone with acne well enough to give it away.

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

The one thing I am afraid of in the primer is the salicylic acid. I just noticed that ingredient today. That stuff dries my face out so bad. I hardly ever get pimples, dont have acne so it may not work for me.

just got my box this morning (well, as usual the mailman left it out all night while it was raining). the samples are smaller than I had imagined, but that rose cream made my skin feel amazing for a little while /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />. totally wasn't expecting the DDF to have the consistency of water, so it dripped everywhere when I opened it. haven't tried the cleanser, but I'm trying to work through the one I received from MyGlam. I'm surprised we got another oil-based shining product again, hopefully they'll change it up in terms of hair care next month? I have two other hair oils from BB lurking around in my samples drawer.

I'm pretty satisfied with this box because I'm actually trying out new stuff, but my only concern is I just don't know how many months of skincare samples I need.

 

[Becca8093]

I think someone else had this problem, but the DDF stung like crazy and my skin was still not happy the next day. Don't think I'll be using that one a second time. I'm liking the Murad primer, although it is a little drying. Happy with the Boscia cleanser. Does anyone else think it smells like an Aveda spa? The Oscar Blandi is good stuff, as expected. Haven't tried the Rose Creme yet...just got Philosophy Hope in a Jar so I'm still trying that out before I try any other moisturizers. Overall I'm happy with this month's box. Still need to make a decision as to which two subscriptions to keep between BB, SS and MyGlam.

 

[mishtastic]

Someone posted that Sample Society society said they plan to include makeup and polish in the upcoming months... I'm sticking around to get that $15 off coupon when that happens. I've bought the most full sized items from them *sigh* BeautyBar.com is just too good

 

[zadidoll]

Beauty Bar and Beauty Fix are horrible... on the pocket book. lol Right now Beauty Bar's Sample Society is #2 on my list of favorite monthly boxes and Beauty Fix is my #1 quarterly. Still nothing beats Birchbox for me. lol Beauty Army slipped again to my #3 monthly spot but it fluctuates each month simply because of the contents.

 

[sleepykat]

I was very happy to receive my first Sample Society box yesterday. My skin doesn't like acne products anymore, so I put the primer on my trade list as well as the hair oil. I am still content with my box. I thought the packaging was very nice, the shipping was fast, and the samples fit my expectations.

 

[zadidoll]

My Beauty Bar Sample Society box came today.

 

[sky595]

Originally Posted by Becca8093 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I think someone else had this problem, but the DDF stung like crazy and my skin was still not happy the next day. Don't think I'll be using that one a second time. I'm liking the Murad primer, although it is a little drying. Happy with the Boscia cleanser. Does anyone else think it smells like an Aveda spa? The Oscar Blandi is good stuff, as expected. Haven't tried the Rose Creme yet...just got Philosophy Hope in a Jar so I'm still trying that out before I try any other moisturizers. Overall I'm happy with this month's box. Still need to make a decision as to which two subscriptions to keep between BB, SS and MyGlam.

The DDF also really made my skin sting. I didn't change anything in my normal routine besides use that instead of my normal serum. It especially stung the delicate skin underneath my eyes for the entire following day....it just felt tender and irritated. My skin is sensitive, but not overly so that it prevents me from trying new products. Not sure I'll continue using it in the future, but that's GREAT NEWS in terms of saving money this month lol.

 

[Pancua]

After reviewing my April Sample Box, I've decided to cancel. The company hasn't done anything wrong but I feel I am getting more bang for my buck out of Birchbox and Beauty Army.

 

[americanclassic]

Anyone have any craazy reactions to the products in this box? yesterday I tried the DDF and rose cream, and my face felt a sensitive, nothing horrible. I just woke up with the most painful, embarrassing rash I've had in years /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />. I can't remember the last time my face broke out this bad. It literally looks like my face just broke out in hives. I'm prone to eczema, so flareups like this usually last foreverrr. I hope it's that DDF stuff and not the rose cream!

 

[yanelib27]

Finally getting my box today. I am not particularly looking forward to anything thats in ther anymore. Bummer.

 

[HelloLeilani]

My skin isn't particularly sensitive so I'm having great success with that DDF stuff. I'm starting to notice my skin is definitely brighter after use. I've been washing my face with the Boscia wash, using the DDF after, and following it (about 10 minutes later) with the CellCeuticals CerActive Active Moisture + Barrier Repair Skin Treatment I got from Beauty Army, the last 3 mornings. That Boscia wash leaves my skin squeaky clean, but a bit dry, not that fond of it. I'll keep on with the DDF for a bit and funny enough my fave thing in this routine is the CellCeuticals from BA. Such a great basic, yet deep, moisturizer!