(Spoiler) New Beauty Test Tube Winter-Spring 2013

[beautymadn3ss]

It seems like the products are really small on this tube! I think the value would be way low this time!

 

[lady41]

Yes, seems the value has dropped to me also, not all that excited. I finally got my tracking says shipped jan 9 but edd is jan 25th ! Really!

 

[Jamie P]

The amount of full size/travel size are the same as my last tube...

 

[MzKayleeJames]

The amount of full size/travel size are the same as my last tube...

Value seems to be around the same $$$ wise too. Ugh, I just got my shipping email! Says it shipped the 9th (website shows 1/8) with a delivery if 1/23?! They're killing me!!!!!!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MzKayleeJames]

If I get the blackhead stuff I am calling them. I had it before! So is the great idea selling my husband? He does come with New Zealand and Irish citizenships and a master plumber's license!! How much Divine oil for that? Did you try the oil in your hair? Not only does it make hair beeeyouteefull!, it makes me flip around and smell myself all day!

Eeeewwww, I think I'm loving the divine oil in my hair! I put it in after I showered last night and let it air dry overnight and it was nice a wavy and silky. But I think I may have used a tad too much! It wasn't greasy perse but i think I went a bit overboard! Spa look has a code Rev15 to get 15% off. Any idea if you can stack that with the spa look card?

 

[Jamie P]

Just got my FedEx email. Estimates ship date of 25th. Woo hoo!!!

 

[snowleesi]

First, hello everyone, I've been lurking the thread for a while because I am such a big fan of the Test Tube.

I actually received my Test Tube a while ago and even posted an unboxing on YouTube (I think one of you mentioned it up the thread).

I saw a couple of you mention you'd like the Tarte blush in "Flush", that's the one I got and it's really too dark for me so if anyone wants to swap for the other shade Test Tube sent out, please PM me. I really want to try this brand and this product but the shade is just not good for my skin tone and hair color.
 

 

[Beautyboxgal]

Welcome to MUT!
 

 

[Jamie P]

I had heard there were multiple colors of blush sent out, but I have only seen flushed. Hmmm

 

[Nikki Apostolou]

I got my tube and my blush was broke

 

[beautymadn3ss]

Contact them! I once got a sample that had almost no product in it, I called them and they replaced it asap /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[gypsiemagic]

I almost got this tube for the blush, but I got Flush in an ulta set for xmas, so guess I don't need this tube. 

I would love if there was a chance I could get another color, I really like the three I have!

 

[Lulubelle107]

My tube arrived yesterday, and I got:

Tarte blush in Flush:  It's actually a really pretty color, at least when I swatched it on my hand.  Not something I would have purchased on my own as I tend to veer towards warmer colors, but I'm thinking I will like it.

Dr. Brandt Pores No More cleanser: full sized, sounds like a good fit for my oily skin.

Mally eye liner in Midnight: the item I'm least excited about, as I have a million black eye liners.  On the plus side, at least now I know what the Mally eye liners are like.

Vichy serum and eye cream:  small tubes, but it sounds like you only use a small amount so I'm guessing they will last longer than I might think.

Phyto hair relaxing balm:  interested in trying as it's botanically based with no silicons.  I believe this is full sized. (edited:  not full sized, my memory was playing tricks on me)

stila moisturizing gel cream:  another product I was interested in trying.  Small tube, but should be big enough to get a good feel for the product.

Simple cleansing cloths:  7 pack.  I tend to use cleansing cloths when I'm swatching, so always nice to have.

Overall, I'm pleased!

 

[snowleesi]

Thank you! Awesome to be here.

 

[LisaLeah]

My tube came the other day.

I was a bit underwhelmed with it overall.

I've been a subscriber for years, and this wasn't one of their best tubes. (for my needs)

This is what I received.....

The two additional products were a Colorescience Powder sunscreen. Full size. Retall $50!
The full size Mally black eyeliner.
Both of these two items I have already received in past tubes. So I may call CS to see how to avoid unwanted repeats. It may just be a side effect of being a long time subscriber.
And in truth, if it were two products I really liked I would be happy about the dupes.
 
The Tarte blush is Flushed. I so wish they sent out a more universal shade. This one is really dramatic and even with a light touch can read "clown". Plus I don't want to have to walk on eggshells when i apply my blusher. One false move with this and I have to wash my face and start all over. Bye bye foundation. If anyone has any tips on how to apply it, please let me know!!!!
 
The Dr Brandt cleanser I will have to give away, since I don't have oily skin. The skin care samples are fine, but they are just more skincare samples to me. Nothing special about these, as opposed to some other really cool samples we got in the past. Remember Venomax?
(although I do like Vichy,and will probably toss it in my travel bag)
 
Again, there's nothing wrong with this tube. The value is good. There were 4 full size products.
It's just that the contents weren't ideal for me...

I still love NBTT. 

And even though this wasn't my favorite tube, I can see how it could make someone else VERY happy!

 

[Lulubelle107]

With the plethora of beauty boxes now, I wonder if finding finding partners to supply products is becoming increasingly difficult?  Especially for those that have a large subscription base.  I'm noticing that the extra products in this box vary, is that usually the case?  This is only my 3rd box.

Also, on the back of the Dr. Brandt cleanser there is a "New Beauty promo" stamp.  I wonder if this is to discourage reseller, etc. 

 

[LisaLeah]

Originally Posted by Lulubelle107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

With the plethora of beauty boxes now, I wonder if finding finding partners to supply products is becoming increasingly difficult?  Especially for those that have a large subscription base.  I'm noticing that the extra products in this box vary, is that usually the case?  This is only my 3rd box.

Also, on the back of the Dr. Brandt cleanser there is a "New Beauty promo" stamp.  I wonder if this is to discourage reseller, etc. 

I think that "stamp" on the cleanser is to not only prevent reselling, but returns. Otherwise what would stop a subscriber from trying to return the Dr Brandt to a store like Sephora or Ulta? (besides ethical reasons that is)  I noticed PopSugar has "stamped" some of their products as well. In the last Must Have box, there was a pilates stability ball, that had a special PopSugar code on the box.

Yes, the competition is for sure getting intense with beauty boxes finding partners. However NBTT has been doing this far longer than the others, so they have an edge. And also many of their partners, such as Memoire Liquide, Dr Denese, NeoStrata etc, may not want to partner with the lower priced subs or if they did we would be getting foil packets of products!

Also all of these "brand" partners are getting something out of being a part of a sub. Whether its targeted sampling to a large audience or consumer research (hence all the questionnaires many of the subs encourage us to fill out). But NBTT test tube also has a magazine. So they can offer these brand partners PR and awareness as an incentive, by including them in the quarterly mag. That is really valuable for some brands, 

But there is definitely overlap...no question!!!!

 

[StickyLips]

I received my Tube and it only contained one extra

Phyto Botanicals Hair Relaxing Balm - value $3.94 

 

[Lulubelle107]

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

I think that "stamp" on the cleanser is to not only prevent reselling, but returns. Otherwise what would stop a subscriber from trying to return the Dr Brandt to a store like Sephora or Ulta? (besides ethical reasons that is)  I noticed PopSugar has "stamped" some of their products as well. In the last Must Have box, there was a pilates stability ball, that had a special PopSugar code on the box.

Yes, the competition is for sure getting intense with beauty boxes finding partners. However NBTT has been doing this far longer than the others, so they have an edge. And also many of their partners, such as Memoire Liquide, Dr Denese, NeoStrata etc, may not want to partner with the lower priced subs or if they did we would be getting foil packets of products!

Also all of these "brand" partners are getting something out of being a part of a sub. Whether its targeted sampling to a large audience or consumer research (hence all the questionnaires many of the subs encourage us to fill out). But NBTT test tube also has a magazine. So they can offer these brand partners PR and awareness as an incentive, by including them in the quarterly mag. That is really valuable for some brands, 

But there is definitely overlap...no question!!!!

Good point about the returns, that didn't even occur to me!

 

[LisaLeah]

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

I received my Tube and it only contained one extra

Phyto Botanicals Hair Relaxing Balm - value $3.94 
You should contact CS. They may have accidentally omitted a product. Everyone else got at least 2 additional items. (valued at a lot more)

Let us know how it works out for you!