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Have you ever tried storing creams in the fridge, until you are ready to use them? I do this and my creams last for months on end.
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Teresa
Just got an email from Allure with spoilers for October. Along with the Bum Bum cream, they have Blue Mercury M-61 Power Glow Peel (looks like 3 pack) and the “latest product from Sunday Riley” which says “Ice” on it so probably some at home version of their in-salon facial.
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Jennifer
Oooh, I was thinking of cancelling since I have so much makeup and skincare backlogged, but I really like how the Sunday Riley products work for me. Might wait to see more spoilers. 🙂
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Lynda
I got an e-mail from Allure also showing those products. Was your e-mail trying to get you to re-sign? Mine was but the thing is, I never cancelled. Hope everything is okay with my account.
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Retpunzel
September looks good, I’ll use everything in there. Curious about what else will be in October. I love the original bum bum scent.
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PAULA
Very smart, Allure! You know how to get your old subscribers back!
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Dawn
I’m not sorry for saying what I’m about to say about the Allure Beauty Box. Nothing against MSA. But since when is allure sending out new and exciting brands or products??? This year, it’s been leftovers, the crappy shades companies can’t sell and stuff that’s already made the rounds in every other subscription. If there is something new, it’s tiny or ends up being a variation that new subscribers get and loyal subscribers get the crap. I can’t even begin to count how many subs I’ve seen this bum bum cream in and for me personally, I think it reeks! 🤢 I wish Allure would go back to the good days… Please! Enough of laritzy and cargo! Please! Can’t sell it. Can’t swap it. Can’t even give it away. Hygiene products have a donation bin but I’ve started another bin for makeup. I’m not sure if every area has a Christmas Bureau or Holiday Shop for lower income families but that’s exactly what I’m doing this year. Each family gets X amount of food, coats, clothing, etc… They always have an area where children get to and pick out items for parents and gift wrap them too! As much as I may complain about the allure curation this year, I am humbly reminded that I am blessed enough that I can afford to spend the money on this every month. I know about the Christmas program because it was offered to me in the past when I was down and out. The joy on my son’s face that Christmas when he was 4, was priceless! He picked out a hair scrunchy and a lipstick. That lipstick was PINK! But I rocked that lipstick almost every day!
No, I’m not thrilled with Allure right now, but trying to look at things from a different view point. I’ve decided not to skip, instead, I have a donation bin to fill. Nope, I’m not a saint and I’m also not a super nice person either. It’s just that I remember not having anything and how very quickly it can happen. If you are interested in something like this in your area but aren’t sure where to go, call your local school district. They will know.
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Justjamey
Plus around me, they dont have domestic violence place, or schools wont take items, and nor will churches etc, so I have not a clue what to do with stuff other then throw it away.
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Alisa Singletary
This is one of the best things I’ve read on a subscription box post.
It really puts things into perspective. ❤
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Krystal
Yes it sure does!!
Dot
I don’t care for BUm BUm, I even had their shower gel and do not like the smell too sweet, everyone has their own taste . One of my favorite creams smell and quality is ODE olive oil body balm omg smell like a soft citrus and super absorbing and great quality . That’s just my preference .
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Isa
Question- did anyone yet try their Laritzy beams in this month’s box? I did last night on my lids and I got an immediate allergic reaction. I also used it as a highlighter on my cheek and it didn’t do anything there. Just my lids were on fire and I had to put antibiotic balm on. I’ve never had a reaction with any product. Has anyone experienced this with the laritzy?
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SSM
No problems with the Laritzy and in fact I like it quite a bit. The one they sent a couple of months ago, though–the one with larger metallic chunks in it–gave me an eyelid milia that I still haven’t gotten rid of.
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Lily
Regarding the use of spatulas for jar cosmetic items.
Amazon sells a sealed package of around 100 tiny cosmetic application *disposable one use each* white spatulas for under $10.
I use them with EVERYTHING in jars and I never ever put my fingers into a jar, nor do I reuse the spatula.
Nurses know the last thing a person wants is a staph infection from sticking hands into a clean product, even with good handwashing.
In the case of the RDJ cream, I’d not consider it high risk in the full sized jar because that cream is NOT supposed to go on the face at all. However, because of the way the jar lid threads are, I have had one jar evaporate. It was freaky funny to see. 😉
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Tam
Perhaps transferring the cream to a bottle with a pump would be a better and more hygienic way to avoid contamination. And that way you don’t waste as much plastic, so its better for the environment.
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Jean
I personally find the scent cloying but the formula is outstanding. My legs felt like silk the one time I sampled it. I just couldn’t get over the scent, which lasts and lasts and is uber sweet and heavy.
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Elyse
If it’s too sweet for you, try the açaí version. Same super moisturizing and tightening effect. Totally different scent. I find it lightly berry with rose but very subtle.
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Jean
Thanks for the suggestion – that sounds like a better scent for me.
Sonia
I find it cloying too! I swapped for a Bum Bum sample after seeing so may people rave about it and just found it way too sweet.
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Reyna Alcala
Do you know that they changed the formula to the Coco Cabana cream? I’m so happy we’re getting the Bumbum cream and in my birthday month. Yippie 👍😘
Excited 😜
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Luna
Yes! It’s no longer supposed to have that buttered popcorn smell, and it’s supposed to smell more coconutty. I think they also reformulated the actual lotion itself too, not just the scent.
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COURTNEY s
I got one in my ipsy, it smelled like coconut popcorn to me lol.
Joyce
ok I want the bun bun cream but I do not want the August box so when should I subscribe to get the September box only?
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Luna
Not sure if you want the September box AND the October box, but I thought I’d mention that the Bum Bum cream is going to be coming in the October box, and not the September box. 🙂
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Natalia
So excited to get this! Running low on the one I have this is my ultimate favorite cream.
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Joyce
Does everyone get the bun bum cream? I would subscribe if I was assured of getting that.
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Nat
They haven’t revealed if this will be variation or not. We have to wait and see
Erica
Very happy with this spoiler. I was on the fence about canceling after September but I think I’ll stick around 1 more month..
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Jocelyn
Will the sol de jeniro be a mini
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Paula
It’s most likely the smallest mini size…worth about $10. That same size was in the Allure box spring 2018.
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Emma
I can appreciate that many people really like the bum bum cream, but it will never be a hero item for me. I can’t stand it.
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Isa
Omg I feel you. I fell for the sol de Janeiro hype and bought the açaí body power cream as an add on on fabfitfun. What a mistake. Is the worst cream I’ve ever purchased. No joke. I’m hoping the bum bum cream is better.
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Paula
I think they’re discontinuing the acai version. They’re not making new stock and the stock they are selling is OLD. It also smells like Grandmas cold creme…lol
Dot
Sam here I don’t care do it either first off it’s in a jar which I find unsanitary , and I don’t like the smell . I just got the August box it was a bust . I’m only staying for now bc it’s $10.00 once that price is over I’m out ! This box is no way in heck worth $15.00
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Nina
May I ask why you find it unsanitary for being stored in a jar?
Pink5
test
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Kristin
Interesting the box is like 1” thick so this has to be a tube not jar. Either way I like it.
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Kathy Piccini
They’ve never put SDJ Bum Bum cream in a tube. This is most likely the 1-2 time use sample sized tub which WILL fit in the box. Super teeny sized
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blondie1021
I have 2 tubes of this right now. So it does come in tubes.
Chloe
Not true Kathy. I have definitely received tubes of Bum Bum. Check the swap site, the tubes are on there.
amber
They most certainly have. I’ve gotten small tubes of the bum bum cream in, I believe, an ipsy bag or as an add-on. I squeezed it out of the tubes into the tub I had
DeeCee
I may need to get more than one box in October depending on the other spoilers!
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Lori
Same here! Crossing fingers this isn’t a variation!
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Emilia
Doesn’t everybody have it yet? I, for one, have at least 3 jars and while I like it, I don’t understand the hype. There are many others just like it.
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Lynda
I have never received it in a sub box so I have never had the opportunity to try it.
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Kathy Piccini
Yes. I havva ton of the SDJ creams. Even have the “biggie biggie” sized Bum Bum practically full. An Acai almost full. And a new Coco Cabana still unopened. Easy pass for ME personally
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Nina
Not everybody can afford to spend $135 on three jars of body lotion like you.. in fact $45 for ONE jar of body cream is pricey for a lot of people. I remember the days of not wanting to spend $13.50 on a bath & body works lotion. The smell is amazing and the quality is exceptional… which is why people love it..but it IS EXPENSIVE.. which is why the hype is still there
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Jackie
She could’ve gotten 3 sample jars at Sephora with points or in subscription boxes. There are also small ones that are sold for $20. Just because she has 3 tubs doesn’t mean she spent $135 on it. I have 4 (none full size) but didn’t pay full price for any of them, I’ve never even tried it. I have tried the body wash, it’s too heavy to swap! I do like the scent.
Nat
It smells like nothing I have ever tried. Smells like heaven
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Dawna
I don’t like the bum bum cream but my niece loves it! So, that will be worth it me. Hoping it’s not a switchbate item where they show a spoiler and then change it to a variation.
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Molly
Bum bum cream in October?? But, I’ll hours it for vacation & next summer. Cool
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Nina
Oooooh Yum Yum Cream! This smells delicious. I love the Coco Cabana Cream too 😋
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Dea
Brings to mind the Lynyrd Skynyrd song… “ooooh, that smell…” Yucch.
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Luna
Thanks… now I have that song in my head 😉 but it’s a good one, so I really can’t complain. lol
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Dawna
😂
RubyWooWhoo
Seriously hoping this doesn’t wind up being a variation…
I’ll be signing up for October if it isn’t.
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Daisy
When will we know of it is a variation of not?
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Christa H.
Dang it! I may have to resubscribe for the bum bum cream!
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