Beauty Report Limited Edition Beauty Box FULL SPOILERS (Box A)

I just got the same email.. and I never complained about the Truefora either.. I did tell them about the Defenage though, although after the fact, I realized as someone else has pointed out, that the date is probably a manufacture date and not and exp. date. Anyway.. so yes, I guess everyone is getting sent this replacement in place of the Truefora. I suppose a lot of people complained about it? I didn’t, as I figured that I would use it before summer was up. I’m happy that NewBeauty has addressed this situation though, as it is becoming one of my favorite boxes!

I don’t like to complain but I received said products, so good for you that you are so lucky. I had missing, expired and old products, and I have pictures to prove it.

Yes, you have been super lucky.

Hi Elisa – I received Box A but without the Dermaflash. I’m interested in trying the product. Not sure what you want to swap with but I’m open to suggestion or perhaps you want to sell at a reasonable price. 🙂

Thanks!

Hi Elisa—I have the same box but without the Dermaflash which I really want to try. Do you want to sell at a reasonable price or any items from the box you want to swap? I haven’t use any items?

I was skeptical about the Dermaflash as well, but I decided to give it a shot. I was shocked at the results. It’s not just about peach fuzz (I don’t have much, either — but apparently more than I realized). It’s also for exfoliation. And I exfoliate regularly, both mechanical and chemical. And yet my skin looks and feels sooooo different today than yesterday. My makeup went on easier and looks more even, I just feel refreshed . . . I can’t come up with the right words to describe the effects, but I’m definitely going to continue using it. If you’re on the fence, I do suggest giving it a try, I was a skeptic (and I’m a scientist) but now I’m a total believer.

I agree I think this is a great value for $29. I didn’t think I would like to the Dermaflash but thought what the heck I will give it a try and was actually surprised (and a little appalled) at how well it worked and how much peach fuzz I actually have on my face. I agree the March 2016 date is more likely to be a manufacturing date then an expiration date. All and all I would definitely buy this again.

Yes.. your right, it may as very well be the manufaturing date! I hope so, because I’ve been using it and all seems fine.. so far.

I agree. The bank lip product smells like roses and looks kind of dry but is actually moisturizing. The lycopene cream was fine also, but I notice the lid seems like it could easily become loose so that might explain why some were a bit dried out? The hand cream is definitely fine, but a sweet-tart pineapple smell that maybe everyone won’t like. My sunscreen is fine and will be used quickly. For $29 I love this box and wish I had gotten to try some of the items in box c.

I have to agree I got one of the dermaflash also & actually had no issues with no other products other than date of sunscreen. I used it over weekend as well & really liked it! So for my $29 it was well worth it! I did just post my dermaflash on swaps only because I was interested in Lumity anti aging supplements otherwise I’ll be keeping it!!

I received Box C and it is AWESOME – 8 Full-Size products and the value is almost $500.00..nothing is expired in Box C..
I feel horrible for the gals that received Boxes A & B – sending out expired products is not cool and I feel the company should replace and/or refund.

You need to please email your exact words and concerns to Sarah the Marketing Director at New Beauty.

So that they will make sure this doesn’t happen again. Mine didn’t have even 15 items. The ones that it did have are small and many expired.

Her email is slowe (at) newbeauty (dot) com

Me too!

pretty sure the dust was from the shredded paper in the box… no big deal once you wipe it off!

Yes! Whatever product was in the red jar was so dusty!

Are we sure this is an expiration date and not a manufacturing date? There’s nothing with sunscreen in it and I often find they do that.

Mine has the same exp. date.. not happy. I emailed them, but no answer back yet. I think NewBeauty needs to address this issue for everyone. This was supposed to be a Mother’s Day box. I would have been mortified if I gave this to someone for Mother’s Day. That being said… I do love all the products in the box, but I hate that a lot are expired. I love all of NewBeauty boxes and just hope they fix this.

Yes mine has the exact same date. I would have put the whole box up for swap except expired items go no where but to the trash can.

I got two boxes, both A…… but no Dermaflash in either. Was everyone supposed to get dermaflash or only certain people?

I opened my hand cream and it smells like pina colada. On the back of the tube it mentions coconut oil and pineapple. I’m not sure I am a big fan of the fragrance but it doesn’t smell rancid to me.

This box is really weird. I got box A and my farmhouse smelled fine. I might check all again. It’s just odd we all got the same products but some are fine and done are not. I sent an email Day one about exp trufora and no response yet

Hadn’t even thought to try out the handcream. Thanks for the warning! Handcream isn’t a terribly exciting beauty product – so I wouldn’t have tried this for quite some time. (How is handcream even a “new” beauty discovery?).

This box continues to disappoint!

I’d happily take your Dermaflash!

Lol…I spilled half the bottle on my shirt as well!

If you don’t want the dermaflash I would love to take if off your hands! 😀

I appreciate Kara’s candidness about the expired items. I feel her frustration is not at Liz or MSA but rather business wise these subscription companies need to be held accountable.

Liz, I know you get tons of boxes each day and new ones are coming. Thanks for helping us with this so we can share information. With that said, as an “influencer” for these companies, I know they rely (or should want) your input on these situations. Please stress to them (and you may have already done so) that we as consumers expect and demand quality products. Even if this box was a dollar, the minimums are products that are not damaged and not expired.

Test Tube Beauty is one of my favorite subscription boxes but expired products especially for a mother’s day promotion time is unacceptable. And I will be honest, I am strongly irritated that my sunscreen I received from New Beauty expires in April and I get it today. I like to use my products at leisure and one week is just dumb. Also, I like to gift and hand out products I like but now it looks like I am handing out rejects and don’t want them. Sadly, with the derma flash this could have been remembered as a great promotion, but unfortunately, expired items will take notice first.

I will be contacting New Beauty to get replacement items. But, a note to these companies pulling this mess. Either get a better quality control department or we as consumers will refrain. $29 bucks or not, I want all of my products to be good and I want the time to use them.

Again, I love my New Beauty Test Tube boxes, and I mean I love them. I especially loved the box for March. But my dollars can be transferred to another competing box.

And one last note, I don’t feel like I should have to inspect a box before I give as a gift. I would have been horrified if the special females in my life received products that were expired. And I also don’t believe in the notion, well we only paid x amount of dollars so we still got a good value even if three are duds. Subscription companies, stand by your products and have good quality control or get out of the business because there are too many companies that will at least get this minimum part right.

Liz, In addition to all the amazing work that you do, awesome reviews and keeping us up to date on all subscription box news….Would you mind going to each box company and personally checking the expiration dates on every product in every box? Lol…too much to ask? 😂 Obviously this stuff happens every once in a while things slip through the cracks. However, I will state I purchased both mystery boxes. Beautyfix had great customer service and did everything I asked to resolve the problem to my complete satisfaction. I also just got off the phone with this company and they apologized and said they are sending me replacements. And I do not hold MSA personally responsible for any mistakes unrelated companies make. MSAs function is to report information and that is MUCH appreciated by so many of us. And if you go on this site regularly, you do get a sense that Liz cares and does her best to be helpful and completely informative. Thanks for all you do Liz ❤️❤️❤️

I hardly think you can blame MSA for anything to do with this box. Announcements of the boxes aren’t “plugs” and apparently everyone has always been thrilled with Beauty Report in the past. As far as Beautyfix goes, they sent me replacement boxes without me even having to contact them. Maybe people should just take some responsibility instead of blaming other people. It’s always your choice to buy the box or not. I think MSA has gone above and beyond, there are rating available now and buyers are always free to do their own research. What did Beauty Report say when you told them about the problem items?

Hi Kara,

Sorry about this. We always post anything we think MSA readers would be interested in, and this box was something that fit the bill. I apologize if posting about it came off as promotional – it was not in any way.

I’ve updated the spoiler posts on this box to reflect that some readers are receiving expired products and advised readers to check their products when they receive them.

I don’t have my box yet, but once I do I’ll check the products, photograph any expiration dates and reach out to New Beauty.

Apologies again if it came across as if I didn’t care about these issues. I just want to make sure I have all the facts before I do an additional post about it, and also want to give New Beauty an opportunity to respond.

Regarding BeautyFix, my understanding of the issue was that anyone who had received expired products and contacted BeautyFix was sent a replacement box. If that isn’t what happened please let me know so I can look into it more. I’m sorry if I missed something here.

Did you get an email confirmation? Just wondering because I ordered on March 29th and just got my box today. They sent me an email confirmation but I never received a shipping notification.

I’m looking for one and have plenty of nice items to choose from!!! Thanks!

Why? Those are going to be everywhere. I’m sure it won’t be too hard to find one. Why don’t you just swap for something you want or like? I’m always surprised by people when they need “a decent swap” for something they don’t want lol.

I think sunscreen is generally considered good for at least 90 days past the expiration date — so at least it will last through the summer. Disappointing though, especially since I got the Tarte sunscreen in Glossybox that expires in August. So I guess I have plenty of sunscreen for the summer anyway.

yes, at first i was shocked bc i looked bright purple…but my own fault for using 4 pumps and not mixing it well. once i rubbed it in well and distributed it, it left a real nice glow…like my favorite algenist moisturizer….so i actually love it. sunscreen usually brreaks me out within hours, and this has kept my skin clear for 2 days, so will be bumped up to my #1 pick in moisturizer lineup for the month 🙂

overall….im still a weeeee tiny bit disappointed in the box. Well, not “disappointed”, just void of thrilled”

The products were pretty small, mostly sample size…and only 15…which is comparable to 3 months of (play/birchbox/ ipsy) = $30 and with birchbox and ipsy, you at least get to pick some of your products, and they are never expired, and legit brands.

That “gold” jar with no branding and a peeling sticker in the bottom…doesnt seem luxe to me :/….. if your directions are on a buisness card —> skeeeettttchhhhyyy Most of these things will be used as foot cream, if at all. I spend too much time and money on sub boxes because I appreciate natural well made products to risk putting some compeletely unkown, no ingredients listed, looks like it came from china stuff on my face.

Yeah…final verdict = flop box.

I have box B and not thrilled, missing items and a couple of expired items. I’m swapping out most everything, except expired of course. If any one is looking to swap I’m Monique over on the forum and on the swap site. I don’t have everything listed yet, but let me know.

If anyone wants to swap for items let me know!!