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I'm really impressed with the formulas. The lipstick crayon gives subtle color with a little shine - it's perfect for an everyday look for me. And the eyeshadow stick has tons of pigment, shimmer, and staying power!
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Update on my miserable journey with Glossy Box. My first box, paid for September 1, and allegedly shipped on September 22, is now lost. No one can account for it, despite the fact that there was a tracking number. So, let us recap: additional box coupon ignored, 36 days after they were paid no one knows where the first box is (I only know where it isn’t ) and now they have helped themselves to payment for yet another box. This feels more and more like robbery.
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Jo
Another irritation. I have yet to receive the first box I ordered (with no sign anywhere of alleged added value box for which I used the code offered here) and True Beauty aka Glossy Box hit my bank account again today. How many boxes will I have to pay for before I actually see a Glossy Box? I smell something and it isn’t perfume.
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Lisa
I signed up on September 4th and its just been saying “paid” on my account. I wonder if they are not going to send me a box this month. Does anyone know what the deadline is for signing up and receiving that month’s box?
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Jo
Unimpressed. Signed up with the code for a second box. According to my account yesterday, I had paid and they were packing, but no sign of second box or shipping date. Today my account just says paid. This is no way to do business. I like Ipsy and Pop Sugar but Glossybox and Sephora have both been major disappointments.
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Tiffany
Whew! Glad that’s over!ive only been a subscriber for 2 months and that was long enough. I am not impressed with this sub at all. I bought 2 boxes and both were exactly the same. I got:
Borghese mascara yay more mascara!! :/
Photo smoothing oil
Taupe brow pencil
Korres lipstick in Grace
Sesderma cleanser
And a ridiculously tiny c-vit serum sample
In my opinion other beauty boxes offer much better products with greater variety. Not a fan of my GB this month at all
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Tiffany
*phyto smoothing oil
*sensyses cleanser
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Denise
My haul for the month is as follows:
Borghese Mascara
Model Launcher Brow Duo Pencil
Sensyses Cleanser Lightening
Sesderma C-Vit Moisturizing Serum (don’t know why they bothered at first i thought
some must of spilled out during shipping but no they sent a little tiny bottle that was only 1/4 full)
Korres Modern Greek Apothecary Twist Eye shadow (volcanic minerals)
Premier Dead Sea Prestige Eye Serum
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Lori
Yes mine had virtually nothing in it to, but I couldn’t find any sign of leaking whatsoever, I think it was just a lame sample. I paid upfront for my glossybox subscription, do they refund if you cancel? I am so tempted after receiving that Premier Eye Serum considering the sales practices of that company. ..completely undermines the quality of the box.
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Lori
I don’t even count the sesderma cvit as a sample. I mean it’s tiny anyway then mine was virtually no product in the bottle!
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Katie
FINALLY got my GB today. Holy S*** that lipstick crayon is dark!! I don’t wear red lipstick, so this full size lip crayon is a waste for me 🙁 makes me upset since it’s full size!!
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Alyce
I chuckled to myself yesterday morning. In a Today Show segment GlossyBox advertised a deal. $21 a month and a highlight of the September box with 9 featured items scattered around and in the box. The August box had a large bottle of Nuxe Oil. At least the subscription price was correct.
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Barbie
I’m a little upset that I didn’t get that Nuxe Oil. I purchased a bottle of it, because I didn’t want to feel like I missed out on something incredible. I bought the same size featured in the box.
Man oh man! It is huge! I wasn’t that surprised or disappointed that I didn’t get it, UNTIL I realized how much product that bottle held! I’m agreeing with another poster – They should rotate the high value boxes so we all feel fairly treated and a little special once in a while.
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Barbie
I just picked up my box and found 6 items.
Borghese Mascara
Model Launcher Brow Duo Pencil
Korres Modern Greek Apothecary Twist Lipstick
Sensyses Classic Cleanser
Sesderma C-Vit Moisturizing Serum
Phyto Huile Supreme Rich Smoothing Oil (Pretty big – about an oz)
Did anyone else get the Phyto Oil? I’m okay with this box – Do I dare say it – Gilt Deal, so I think I did okay this month.
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Jay
I got this same box. The Phyto oil and Korres lippie (which is the Korres item I was hoping for) are great. The mascara mini will go in the box with its 79 mascara siblings. The Sesderma vit C serum I received is only about 1/3 full, and the Sesderma micellar water is a tiny sample, but useful to pack for a weekend trip.
Overall, not a bad box. I’m not squealing with glee over it, but it also doesn’t make me angry. The box itself is actually my favorite part this month.
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Jen
Prepare for MAJOR value discrepancies guys. Some people are getting at “$350” eye serum, while others are getting a $15 mini perfume. Nice.
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Lola EB
That $350 eye serum is really more like a $49 eye serum as listed on Amazon. It is from one of those overcharging kiosk stores in the mall. How reputable it is, one doesn’t know.
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Jay
And even $49 is overpriced. More like a $5 tube of silicones.
Alice S
I came here to comment that. Isn’t that company out of business?
tpop
Got my box a couple days ago. Brow duo pencil ,Korres black eyeshadow pencil, Vince Camuto Capri perfume mini, Sesderma Vit. C serum and cleanser, and MeMeMe lip pencil in peach.
As far as I can tell the cleanser is miceller water, the Vit. C is teeny, the lip color is not great on me, I cannot fathom wearing black eyeshadow, and I don’t need brow help. But the perfume smells nice!
I did a 3-mos. trial with 2 free boxes and it’s been fun, but I don’t plan on resubbing.
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Lori
I am kinda concerned with this box due to the Premier Dead Sea Prestige Eye Serum. This is the brand that the hucksters attack you with in the mall with their high pressure sales tactics and inflated prices. I was very shocked to see this brand in this month’s Glossybox. I have never used the products even though I have received samples when they are trying to chase me down to come back to the kiosk, but have never read anything positive about the brand or the people that distribute it.
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Luna
Your comment reminds me of Oro Gold. It is unbelievable how pushy and manipulative their sales people are. They have an actual store in a mall in my town, and this lady suckered me into going into the store (via free samples, of course!… my weakness), and once I was in there I just got a weird vibe right away. I politely listened to the lady’s pitch (I have to admit one product I tested was really nice, but for that price!?!?! I’d rather get La Mer, Revive, 3Lab, etc.), but when I refused to sit, a different sales guy insisted and moved a stool right up against my butt to force me to sit!!!! I just moved out of the way, gave him a ‘what the pho!’ look then said I had to go and left.
There was also a time at a kiosk in a mall (probably selling Premier Dead Sea products) when somebody approached me to try a product, and when I politely refused, the guy made some comment like “Are you sure you don’t need….” in a smarmy way. So, I stopped, turned around, walked back to him and told him if his sales pitch is to first attempt to insult potential customers, then he needs to greatly improve his sales tactics if he plans to successfully sell his products. He was totally taken aback, and apologized profusely. Ha!
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Jay
VineVera, Oro Gold, Premier Dead Sea, Seacret, and Adore Organic Innovations are all owned and operated by the same umbrella company – hence the similarities between their greasy sales tactics and pants-stainingly inflated prices. There is nothing remotely special about the ingredients that you couldn’t get in a $11 Olay product, or something even cheaper. The sales people are obnoxious and the hard sell tactics they use are arguably unethical, but the conditions of their hire aren’t so ethical either.
I doubt using the products will be harmful (excepting possibly some crazy mutant allergies), though I wish Glossybox would stop “proudly partnering” with a company that has the same level of integrity as a genital wart.
Lori
Just last weekend they were trying to hawk something for like 700.00…I looked at him and he said “too much?”
You think?
Lola EB
My nearest mall has VIna Vera. Similar sales tactics but same dead seas sales pitch even though back of sample they give says made in Japan and the are made with wine. However the definitely say they are from Israel and the dead seas, just like the sales person ia. I. never use it but my niece has tried it with no complaints. I just take their samples and go on my way.
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Lola EB
Sorry bad spelling. Auto correct defective today.
Lola EB
I read a lot of complaints against the sales people, their tactics and their overcharging. Not really the product itself. Amazon had some good reviews about the item. They only charge $49. It might be an okay item but I sincerely doubt it has the value of $350. At that price it should be Creme de la Mer. Maybe Glossybox got it for cheap. I didn’t notice an expiration date on the item. But remember the old adage: when in doubt throw it out. I wonder what GB would say about this item if asked about it?
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Katie
Has anyone received their box yet? I’ve already had all my other subs for at least a week now. GB is the SLOWEST at sending their boxes! Makes me want to cancel..
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patrice
no…the slowest of all my subs is Onyxbox. My September Onyxbox hasn’t even shipped yet. I haven’t received my September GBox either however, I do have the shipping info. I just picked up Lipmonthly sub for October. I hear they are the absolute worst when it comes to shipping. I guess i’ll see. I think Ipsy is the best, however, after my big pow wow with their customer service rep, Dexter…I will be cancelling Ipsy right after the October billing. i want that Halloween themed glambag 🙂 thinking about beautybox5 to replace Ipsy…………
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Luna
I’m the opposite! My Onyxbox is usually one of the first to arrive…. typically within the 1st week of the month. Like Lola EB said, Lip Monthly is pretty regular. There’s is sort of in the middle of the pack. My latest ones are always Benevolent Beauty & Beauteque. Even though I’ve never received a late box from them, I still can’t help but get a little anxious once it’s the last week of the month, and I still haven’t received my box. Well, I guess the good thing is that I have a constant stream of boxes coming in throughout the month. 🙂
Lola EB
I actually found lip monthly to be regular. If not signed up by the 4th of September you will get October bag but then the deliveries become consistent after the first month. Never had problems with them except the first time. Found th the most reliable bUT now my others are getting better. I have Ipsy, Glossybox, Sephora, and Vanishing Cabinet by Notoriously Morbid. I have to let a few go right now as I lost my job and need a new one to continue with this habit. I’ll add lip monthly back when I can but will soon release two of the remaining 4 until I’m working again.
Ragan
Mine came today.
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Jenn
LMAO… this smells like a repeat of the Nuxe fiasco which they clearly have not learned from. I subbed for one year and have gotten relatively cheap boxes in comparison to others. It would be one thing if they rotated high value boxes so that everyone would have a chance to get at least one, but so far in my experience it hasn’t been the case.
I won’t be resubbing… BoxyCharm and Beautyfix seem to be better options in that price range.
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Laura
It says:
RECEIVE 5 PRODUCTS IN EVERY SPECIAL DESIGN SEPTEMBER.
I never noticed what it said before.
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Lola EB
When you look on the sneak peek on the glossybox website is says receive six products in our special design September box.
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Becca
After contacting GB about only sending me 5 items instead of 6 they write back and say that everyone is only getting 5 items and no one is getting 6 items in the box. WHAT! It even says 6 items on their site and already people on MSA are listing 6 items. I sent them the link to their own site that says 6 items. CS also says I hope you understand now that you aren’t getting 13 items. We picked 5 out of 13 for the box. Um ok. I never said anything about getting 13 items. Glad I cancelled and I certainly will never be resubscribing.
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Becca
I just had to contact GB. They completely screwed up my box. They only 5 items instead of 6. The sneak peek of the box on their site even says RECEIVE 6 ITEMS IN THE SPECIAL SEPTEMBER BOX, SUBSCRIBE NOW. Plus I received a spoiler email that said I would be getting 24k Sally Hershberger Dry Shampoo and Vince Caputo Perfume but I did not get either. The info book in the box says I should have the Korres lip crayon but I got the eyeshadow. Not Happy!
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Christian
My sneak peek had the Vince Camuto perfume and the Sensyses cleanser, of which I received neither. Not the first time I’ve gotten something different from what I was expecting from the sneak peek or available reviews. I cancelled this month, but they still have me paying for next month’s as well. Oh well. Hopefully it will be halfway worth it, but I’ve become jaded with Glossybox.
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Becca
I have filed a complaint with BBB. The sneak peeks says 6 items and CS has been rude. Some people received a high value box but mine was about 62 dollars. Glossybox continues to lie and say no one received 6 items and that the sneak peek says 5 items. Blatant lies. I sent BBB the link saying we would receive 6 items and all emails from GLOSSYBOX lying about it. Of course GB has not yet responded to BBB yet as I’m sure they are trying to find a way to cover their tracks.
Barb
Got my Glossy Box and it is AWESOME
-Sesderma USA C-Vit Moisturizing Serum
-Lierac Paris Micellar Water
-Borghese mascara
-Korres Volcanic Minerals Eye Shadow
-MODEL LAUNCHER Brow Duo Pencil
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Premier Dead Sea Prestige Eye Serum Full Size
card said it Retails $350 found it on Amazon for less LOVE this eye serum
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katie
I got an AMAZING box too! Everything that you got except switch out the Lierac Paris Micellar Water with Sensyses Cleanser. Thrilled with GlossyBox!!!
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Lynn
Me too! I am excited to finally receive the expensive item (eye serum) in my box. Can’t wait to try it and see if it works for me. Glossybox lists it as $350, but you can purchase on Amazon for $50 plus shipping and handling. The other items, Korres eye shadow, Model launcher brow pencil, Borghese mascara (sample), Sensyses cleanser (small sample)and C vitamin serum (sample) more than made up for the cost of the box. I am very excited to try everything this month. After months of others receiving a more expensive item, I received one myself. I think maybe they do rotate who is receiving the more expensive items, of which they must receive fewer samples to distribute.
Becca
I guess everyone got different boxes for September. I just got mine and it has different products than what others have posted.
Monuspa Rosewood Reviving Mist 1.5 oz
Modellauncher Brow Duo Full Size
EB5 Daily Repair Eye Treatment Full Size
Korres Twist Eyeshadow Full Size
Lierac Gentle Cleanser Micellar Water 1.7oz
I thought everyone got the same items? Not really happy with this box. Wish I got the Lip Crayon instead of eyeshadow. The brow pencil and micellar water i have gotten in other boxes. The rosewood mist would have been good if it was full size. I do like the eb5 eyecream. I wish i had gotten the perfume others have gotten. This is my last month anyway. It just isn’t worth the $20 bucks. I loved the box though, it’s beautiful.
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Alice S
Box twins! How many of us are gilt subs, I wonder..
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Christian
I got the same box and feel the same way. I’d been considering cancelling this subscription but was holding out for this month’s box. Last month’s was a month late, and they sent the wrong box (my reviews were for completely different products). Just not feeling this box.
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Alisonka
I got the 5 item box as well. GB has never given me the “better” box. I guess my business is less important to them than others.
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Becca
Exactly. They sent me the cheap box because i had already canceled and september was my last month. However it does say 6 items on their site and the peek at my box said i would be getting the 24k dry shampoo. After i sent them their own link they still have not responded. Straight out lied and said everyone got 5 items.
Heather
I received the same box as you. Not impressed.
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Melanie
I only got one free box for subscribing! Where was the offer for two free boxes? Now I am disappointed!
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Kate
I just got an email from GB titled “Peek inside the Secret Garden” and it reveals two more products for the Sept. box.
Sesdermas Sensyses micellar water
Vince Caputo Capri eau de parfum
so with the lipstick crayon and eyebrow pencil, that reveals 4 items…excited to get this box!
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Kate
Got my GB today. It contained:
Sesdermas Sensyses lightening micellar water 15ml
Vince Caputo Capri eau de parfum 7.5ml (nice deluxe sample)
Sesderma C-Vit Serum 3ml
Korres Lip Crayon in Seductive (I think that is the name)
24K Sally Hershberger Dry Shampoo
Modellauncher Brow-duo pencil
The box is so pretty and I am very pleased with the products.
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Becca
I just realized you got 6 products. I only got 5.
Alyce
Received my notice that GB has shipped. They seem travel been very quiet this month with their spoilers and big ticket items. It will be interesting if we all receive the same products.
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Colleen
Did you receive an email from them this morning revealing 2 additional items that are in the September box?
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Alyce
Colleen, I did noire ceiba the spoiler email. GB did send me an email about the artist who designed the Sept box. Should I have clicked through the bio?
Colleen
Has anyone had their September box start shipping?
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Tiffany
I have!!
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Tiffany
The last couple of boxes were disappointing..maybe this box will be better.
Veronica
I got my shipping info this morning . This will be my last box (maybe for a while with GB.) I had such high hopes and I was so let down with my first box. I guess since I pay a little more I want to love it like I love some of my other sub that our not as expensive.
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Lola EB
Got my shipping info today that it shipped yesterday.
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Alisonka
I just got my shipping info this morning.
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Colleen
Alison, is your package 1.2 lbs?
Colleen
Oddly enough I got mine as well. Guess I was just impatient!!!!!
Sharon
I heard a nasty rumor that Glossybox is going out of business and that’s why they are doing so many special offers for extra boxes. Is this true? Has anyone else heard this?
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Tiffany
I haven’t heard this. I’ve been doing glossy box for 2 years consecutively. I hope this is only a rumor. Despite the off months, I enjoy Glossybox.
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Alyce
I recently heard that faithful GB subscribers received a bonus box. Were you a lucky recipient? 2 years is faithful!?
Ragan
Do you have a source? I haven’t heard this — I always just figured they had a lot of extra inventory to get rid of. (Not saying you’re wrong, either, though — I haven’t looked into it, to be honest. Kind of glad October is my last month.)
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Sharon
I’m in a beauty swap group on Facebook and someone on there said that’s what they heard. I’m not sure where they heard it though. I just hope it isn’t true.
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