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I got a 100$ wine voucher (nakedwines) in my box that i cannot redeem. I saw some review about this voucher saying that you some people get enroled without permission in the wine club (40$/months).
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Teresa
What??? Can someone please tell me if this is for sure true?? If it is wouldn’t it be illegal for them to automatically sign us up for something (wine club) without our permission??
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Redhed36
I am watching an unboxing of the UK Glossybox and there were two possible boxes. One that said trick and the other that said treat. They are $13 a month plus shipping.
Both Trick and Treat seem to have same items. Not sure of variations.
– Sleek Makeup eye divine mineral eye-shadow palette (12 colors)- full size
– This Works In Transit Camera closeup moisturizer and primer- 20ml (deluxe)
– Luna by Luna Translucent powder- Looks full size
– Strobe and Globe highlighter- full size
– A lipstick full size (couldn’t make out what she said the brand was.)
See a difference!!! We pay $21 for three full size samples which usually includes a fingernail polish and two samples. Our products are no where near as good.
You do the math. LOL This is why I canceled.
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Teresa
Great… I just signed up for Glossybox last week because of how good the UK Unboxing videos are but our US boxes are different and Not as good?? Well Darnit…
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tammy g.
this is one of the reason’s I quit too. i’m tired of watching uk, on youtube unveiling theirs while we get crap. a candle, a hair thang…I don’t like this either….its not worth 21.00 to me, plus if you ever call them, you get the same girl to talk with all the time… I also joined lookfantastic a sister beauty box of there’s.. I joined in late September, paid my money, and have not yet received my box..so I quit that box too…
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Tammy
Honestly the one good thing I do like about glossy is the glossy dots or bonus points whatever you want to call him that I can use at look fantastic
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Sierra
I like this box but waiting for some sort of coupon/discount.
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Renee
is anyone else getting charged 23 a month (2 dollars extra) in california due to “tax”. I’ve cancelled my box. sick of the run a round customer service.
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2brandih
u pay exactly 2$ in taxes. when i called them when i actually got an adult on the phone they said it was a mistake as i guess was forgetting my august box alll together. This place is a mess and this box isn’t worth anything!!!! bummer moving on!
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2brandih
yes they will reimburse you because they’re Telling me it’s tax well tax is not two dollars even and they didn’t let us know ahead of time but you have to stay on the phone and give them a hassle because they don’t have an adequate office department. this box was awful i’m just about out. oh and they forgot to send Me August box altogether but they didn’t forget to charge me.
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Teresa
I pay $21 per box because I live in Oregon and Oregon does Not have sales Tax.
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kate
Everybody pays taxes on boxes, what’s your question? California just has higher taxes.
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tammy g.
well, I just cancelled glossybox, I wanted makeup and skincare, not a hair thang, and a candle, and masks….I mean for 21.00 I should be getting better quality items…
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Amy
This is actually one of the better boxes I’ve seen in a while. I’m just glad it isn’t yet another eyeshadow palette or dark lippy
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Teresa
This is the reason why I just signed up for Glossybox last week, hoping that they don’t send eyeshadow palettes, black eyeliner and dark colored lippy’s every month like Boxycharm does. I was going to cancel Boxycharm after I get my first BoxyLuxe box, but maybe I should keep Boxycharm in case I don’t like Glossybox.
Redhed36
Not sure how familiar you are with glossybox but you have to cancel by the 15th of the month before or you are charged and sent the next months box. So you will likely receive this one. Also if you went through Paypal you are better off removing their charge abilities.
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tammy g.
oh, I just cancelled today, so I will get the October box…..that’s ok.. and I don’t use paypal for my beauty boxes…. thanks for the info.
Renee
Tell me please anyone in California – are you being charged 23 a month? i have for the past two months. i got the last month refunded and they said oh sorry that was a mistake- NOW they say oh well you in CALIFORNIA and the shipping is more (i thought it was free shipping – hello?!) so i’m very confused and really annoyed.
Please let me know if you are in CA and what you get charged currently.
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Pam
I live in California and I pay 22.73 each month.
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tammy g.
I just joined glossybox, getting my September box, in 2 days, then on to my October box, hope I like glossybox, hey gals, is this a good beauty box company?
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Reese
I don’t like it very much and I have an annual subscription, so I’m stuck with it. Your idea of what is great for beauty also depends on what you want. I originally joined because I like both skincare and makeup, but I have been unimpressed by the brands in GlossyBox. As you can see from this box, you also don’t always get makeup. When you do, it’s usually not high end.
Most people recommend BoxyCharm if you want makeup, though I personally am one of the few that simply doesn’t dig them. I like Ipsy because it’s inexpensive and you get well-known brands, sometimes full-size items.
For skincare, I can’t praise BeautyFix enough. Not only do you get at least one full-size item, but the rewards system is fantastic. So at first it may seem pricey, but if you take full advantage of reviewing items and sharing on Facebook (you can share as “only me” if you don’t actually want to spam your friends), you can get a few dollars to spend on Dermstore.com.
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Reese: Thank you for mentioning Beautyfix’s reward system. I had no idea they had one. I’ve been on the fence about getting their boxes. I’m waiting on Ipsy Plus and seeing which subs I can cancel so I can afford Beautyfix. I think I’m a bit overloaded on makeup subs and having a skincare sub would be nice.
Dea
I do believe it depends on how many years you’ve been “doing” beauty subs. I took an annual sub to Glossybox when I was new to beauty stuff, and I loved it then. Now I’m probably more discriminating and jaded. Give it a few months and see if it works for you!
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Margie
I have had such horrible experiences with GB customer service. But, I do like this box. I still have $30 in credit that I was saving for a Special Edition Christmas curation…
Oh what to do!
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Liz
I am glad people seem to be looking forward to this box.. For me, the scrunchie and that color of nail polish are going to be re-gifted. Or something. Seems like the toner should be good 🙂
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Paula
I’ll take the nail polish and the scrunchie off your hands! They were my 2 big interests!!! 🙂
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Redhed36
I’m excited for this box.
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Jess34974
Deff not a wow box
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Kristin
Now if only banana clips came back in fashion 😉
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Kristin
What scrunches are back in style? God I miss them they were great for not causing damage. I swear I had like 20 of them haha.
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amarante
Wow – what a blast from my teenage past. Georgette Klinger was the salon where I had my first facials as a teenager when I had acne. All of those very frightening Eastern European technicians and I was cowed enough by the whole “grand” experience as soon as I walked in the door – although it wasn’t a red door as was the Elizabeth Arden salon on Fifth Avenue where I had my eyebrows waxed for the first time 🙂
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Dea
I love, love, love rose toners, and Invisibobble works great for my coarse hair. Thinking of re-subbing here. Wish there was some deal – I’ll wait.
Once a year or so, Glossybox does a warehouse-clearing sale, and there hasn’t been one in a very long time. Guess I’ll sit tight and watch.
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cindy
Hi Dea – I’ll be listing both those items up for swap. Should have my box in a week or so since I received shipping notification today…
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Iggy'sRock
interesting! Very interesting!!
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Ally
I cancelled last year and just re-subscribed again. The October box looks great. Happy with my decision so far.
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Irina
Is it easy to unsubscribe from that box?
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Redhed36
Read the fine print. I think you have to cancel by the 15th of month before or you automatically receive the next month’s box.
Anna
You’re usually stuck getting the next months box too.
Ally
It was easy when I did it. I didn’t have any issues.
disneyjoy1970
Very nice! I wonder if the nail polish will be the pink color, as shown… or if it’ll be something a bit more Autumn appropriate. It’s a lovely color, though- so I wouldn’t be upset w/ the pink shade. Nice box, so far. 🙂
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Christine
I’m really liking this one! I have not subscribed in a while because the boxes were getting a bit boring but this one seems nice love the candle and toner!
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Noelle L
I’m thinking the same thing…nice variety of new (to me) products…!
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Reese
I’m so disappointed I did a full year subscription to this. $17.50 compared to the $21 price seemed like a deal, but it’s honestly not even comparable to my $10 Ipsy.
When you have Allure coming in cheaper, BoxyCharm costing the same and now Ipsy Plus? Glossybox seems like an awful joke. That Sprunchie….
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