The Natural Beauty Box

[Lulubelle107]

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

Is anyone going to order the December Deluxe Beauty Sac? 

No, it's a little more pricey than I want to spend.

 

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

Is anyone going to order the December Deluxe Beauty Sac? 

$50 is kind of steep without knowing the products/brands. For comparison, the quarterly allure box is around the same $ but you know what you are getting based on the photo and you get more than 5 full size and 5 sample size products. Might be a great beauty sac but I think they should provide more information. 

 

[Beautyboxgal]

There is a picture on their website.
 

 

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

There is a picture on their website.

From the site:

WHAT'S IN IT? The December Deluxe Beauty Sac contains 5+ full size products and 5+ samples. All products are at least 95% natural and will have a combined value of more than $100. Product types will vary from skincare, bath & body, cosmetics, hair products and aromatherapy. Every sac may vary (*PRODUCTS SHOWN IN PICTURE ARE JUST EXAMPLES) The sac itself is a large fluffy red and white sac, with an adorable name-customized holiday greetings card and some super cute exclusive holiday products!      So, what is in the picture is not what you will receive.

 

[PaulaG]

Compared to the monthly bag the Deluxe Sac isn't worth it.  I pay $17 (6 month sub) for over $100 of product with the monthly bag.  The deluxe bag only doubles the money from $50 to around $100.  I would much rather get the monthly bag and get product worth over 5x the money I spent.
 

 

[SubJunkie]

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

Compared to the monthly bag the Deluxe Sac isn't worth it.  I pay $17 (6 month sub) for over $100 of product with the monthly bag.  The deluxe bag only doubles the money from $50 to around $100.  I would much rather get the monthly bag and get product worth over 5x the money I spent.

Yeah I don't understand how they think people will fall for that smh 

 

[mellee]

Just to update on the last order I placed with the shop - I got an email today saying my order shipped.  It also indicates at the site that my order was completed and shipped.  That's new.  I'm hoping that means they've improved the way they handle their shipping, and won't have the problems I saw with my last order any more.

 

[angiepang1e]

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

Just to update on the last order I placed with the shop - I got an email today saying my order shipped.  It also indicates at the site that my order was completed and shipped.  That's new.  I'm hoping that means they've improved the way they handle their shipping, and won't have the problems I saw with my last order any more.

Great! I was thinking of placing an order but shipping is really expensive.  I only put 2 things in the cart and it was already at $15!  If you don't mind sharing, how much did you pay for shipping?

 

[mellee]

I just got one item - an 8 oz Vanilline - and it was $5.97 to ship.  I had a discount and some points, though, which gave me $6.50 off, so that covered my shipping.  The $5.97 is new, in the last few weeks.  It used to be $10 minimum. 

Doesn't look like they updated the shipping info on their FAQ page yet - still shows $10 ground up to $49.99, $15.50 from $50 to $149.99, and free over $150.  Edit to add - that is, if you're in USA or Canada.

 

[angiepang1e]

Yeah i noticed the shipping chart but it didn't reflect the prices when I used the calculate shipping button.. I tend to be deterred from purchasing if I have to pay more for shipping than my actual items.. Thanks for keeping me informed mellee.. I don't have a lot of experience with this company..

I wanted to try out the vaniline, how are you liking it?  I LOVED LOVED the accidental herbal lip jam and I've been wanting the shea terra mini for SO long (couldn't get it to show up on my beautyarmy EVER).  just don't know if the shipping prices are worth it.

 

[mellee]

Originally Posted by angiepang1e /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Yeah i noticed the shipping chart but it didn't reflect the prices when I used the calculate shipping button.. I tend to be deterred from purchasing if I have to pay more for shipping than my actual items.. Thanks for keeping me informed mellee.. I don't have a lot of experience with this company..

I wanted to try out the vaniline, how are you liking it?  I LOVED LOVED the accidental herbal lip jam and I've been wanting the shea terra mini for SO long (couldn't get it to show up on my beautyarmy EVER).  just don't know if the shipping prices are worth it.

OH. MY. HEAVENS!!!  My last order - I think because it was so late - they sent me a small size of the Vanilline.  (The other order I made with them, they sent some nice samples, but nothing like the really problem order.)  It smells like birthday cake icing.  Very strongly.  I cannot stand not eating it.  I was not going to order from them again due to the issues I had, but when my mum mentioned one of her fave scents was vanilla, I realized I could never find better than this and gave them another try.  Gosh, I hope I'm very happy I did, because they do have some really great products!

Edit to say:  If you sign up for the newsletter at the Shea Terra site, though, the last week or so of each month, they give 30% off.  (Found that out on this board!)  And if you're in the states, they ship really fast.  Shipping charges are a bit high, but the 30% covers that easily!

 

[mellee]

Package arrived already - no problem with this one at all!  And they also added a REALLY nice little package of samples.  Another of the Burst Island Butter in Chocolate & Cranberry, a little Mintoline, and half-dozen or so hair, face, and body cream samples.  Foil pkg, but nice size ones.  So veryvery pleased this time.  Glad I decided to take another chance and place the order!

 

[angiepang1e]

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

Package arrived already - no problem with this one at all!  And they also added a REALLY nice little package of samples.  Another of the Burst Island Butter in Chocolate & Cranberry, a little Mintoline, and half-dozen or so hair, face, and body cream samples.  Foil pkg, but nice size ones.  So veryvery pleased this time.  Glad I decided to take another chance and place the order!

You're great with the updates, mellee!  Do they usually send lots of samples with your purchases?  Then it may be worth my while to spend $$ on shipping lol Would u say that perhaps that one order was truly a flop with delayed service?

Thanks for the heads up about shea terra, I signed up for their mailing list, now to see if a coupon comes my way!

 

[mellee]

Originally Posted by angiepang1e /img/forum/go_quote.gif

You're great with the updates, mellee!  Do they usually send lots of samples with your purchases?  Then it may be worth my while to spend $$ on shipping lol Would u say that perhaps that one order was truly a flop with delayed service?

Thanks for the heads up about shea terra, I signed up for their mailing list, now to see if a coupon comes my way!

Well the problem with that one wasn't delayed service.  Don't know if you read my whole rant, but quick overview - I placed an order.  A week later, I placed a second order.  Two weeks later, when I had no indication of whether either had shipped, it took three emails to get a reply and they assured me both had shipped, but didn't tell me when.  Got the first one a week later.  After another week, I sent several more ignored emails (during this time of ignoring their store went offline for a while, making me nervous), and finally one saying if the order wasn't on its way I wanted it cancelled and refunded, and they had a few days before I took it up with Paypal.  Got a reply that did not address the issue or give me more info, so I wrote again stating the same thing.  That was a Sunday, and they did respond and promise to ship out Monday overnight for Tuesday delivery.  I didn't press the cancel, and said OK to overnight.  Tuesday morning I emailed to confirm, and got a reply 12 hours later saying it couldn't go out overnight because it was international, but they'd shipped and I should have by the end of the week.  When I checked tracking, they didn't ship until Tues and ground was 4-10 days, so basically whether it would get here by the end of the week was a crap shoot without good odds.  So it was a customer service thing.

Anyway, the first package contained some nice foil-sample creams.  Very nice - the stuff they charge a couple bucks for were included.  The last two times were much better - the 'elines each time and a little shea terra last time, and the Burst this time.  Don't know if that's good customer service for my problems in the past, or if they're generally trying to build repeat business and giving them to everyone, or it's just hit-or-miss.  But this last order definitely came fast - and I must say they've obviously changed their shipping procedures so maybe it'll be good from here on in.

I do have to say, they have very nice products.  Some you can get elsewhere, like the Shea Terra or 100% Pure, and some are their own, like the Beeseline and Vanalline and Burst.  I really hope they just had a few bumps in the beginning, and it's all better now!

 

[SubJunkie]

Quite honestly I will never order a box from this company. The shipping is horrible and its not only because of the fact that they're in another country. They're always making promises they can't keep...how are you going the say the boxes will be shipped out no later than November 12th or so wtf! That doesn't even make sense I'm sorry. Also they seem to be getting later and later with sending out boxes. Originally they sent out boxes at the end of the previous month. So for example they would send out boxes at the end of October for November...which is what they did a couple months ago...and then some how they kept of pushing the boxes further and further into the month. smh I'm sorry I wish they could just be honest and tell people when they expect there boxes to be shipped out. 

 

[mellee]

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

Quite honestly I will never order a box from this company. The shipping is horrible and its not only because of the fact that they're in another country. They're always making promises they can't keep...how are you going the say the boxes will be shipped out no later than November 12th or so wtf! That doesn't even make sense I'm sorry. Also they seem to be getting later and later with sending out boxes. Originally they sent out boxes at the end of the previous month. So for example they would send out boxes at the end of October for November...which is what they did a couple months ago...and then some how they kept of pushing the boxes further and further into the month. smh I'm sorry I wish they could just be honest and tell people when they expect there boxes to be shipped out. 

Yeah.  =(  I've gotten two boxes, and both came on the 24th, even though I got an email for the first saying it was shipping on the 2nd, and when it got here the box said it shipped the 18th.  Now I just saw a Friday post on their FB - actually, an answer to a comment asking when they were shipping rather than a post to actually inform everyone - that the November boxes will be shipping next week.  Really?!  It's such a shame, because although I wasn't terribly impressed with last month's variety, I really love their boxes and enjoy trying all the great products.  And I think the box is one of the best value boxes out there.  I already signed up for December, too, but I think after that one I may switch to The Natural Face's box (I ordered Dec, which is their first box) or The Green Grab Bag.

 

[angiepang1e]

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


Yeah.  =(  I've gotten two boxes, and both came on the 24th, even though I got an email for the first saying it was shipping on the 2nd, and when it got here the box said it shipped the 18th.  Now I just saw a Friday post on their FB - actually, an answer to a comment asking when they were shipping rather than a post to actually inform everyone - that the November boxes will be shipping next week.  Really?!  It's such a shame, because although I wasn't terribly impressed with last month's variety, I really love their boxes and enjoy trying all the great products.  And I think the box is one of the best value boxes out there.  I already signed up for December, too, but I think after that one I may switch to The Natural Face's box (I ordered Dec, which is their first box) or The Green Grab Bag.

Me too, last month was my first and I wasn't too impressed as the previous ones videos.. I liked a few of the items but didn't think it was worth the money, imo.  I jumped on the 6month bandwagon too..!

 

[SubJunkie]

Originally Posted by angiepang1e /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Me too, last month was my first and I wasn't too impressed as the previous ones videos.. I liked a few of the items but didn't think it was worth the money, imo.  I jumped on the 6month bandwagon too..!

I'm regretting buying decembers box. Hopefully they get better with shipping before your 6 months are up!

 

[Missyrocks]

Shipping dates, etc aside, I love this box. It is so important to have more natural products. I'll gladly trade the late shipping,etc for great products, which these have been so far.

 

[Lulubelle107]

The shipping issues don't bother me for some reason.  As long as the box arrives in a reasonable amount of time, products are not damaged, etc., I figure it's all good.