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Beauty Boxes

ame1027 — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:04:35 GMT

Hi ladies! Just wondering have any of you ever tried any of the montly beauty box subscriptions? Ipsy, Birchbox, Sephora Play? I thought joining one of them might be a fun way to experiment with some newer brands before purchasing, have you any of you had an experinces?

Re: Beauty Boxes

Nightowlz — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:09:33 GMT

I did a few times but really did not care for them. Always received products or colors I would not use.

I rather buy one from Target or Wal-Mart where I can see what's in the box & have a choice if I want to buy it or not. Target has their monthly box available but not sure if it has sold out or not.

They have some in store & online just check their sites for them.

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:15:04 GMT

I was receiving the Ipsy box but stopped. There were too many products I did not care for and was either giving away or tossing. Despite filling out preferences, this kept happening.

Even though the subscription was only $10.00, I realized if I saw a bag on the store shelf, filled with the products I was receiving, I wouldn't spend the $10.00. I'd rather save up the $10.00 and buy something I'd use.

Re: Beauty Boxes

Jordan2 — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:25:13 GMT

@ame1027 wrote:
Hi ladies! Just wondering have any of you ever tried any of the montly beauty box subscriptions? Ipsy, Birchbox, Sephora Play? I thought joining one of them might be a fun way to experiment with some newer brands before purchasing, have you any of you had an experinces?

@ame1027, I got maybe 2 Ipsy boxes, they had brands I wasn't familiar with. I subscribed to the Allure Beauty Box, but cancelled after 2 boxes also. I then subscribed to Sephora Play and stayed with that for a year and cancelled it. They had deluxe sizes of products and often duplicated products in the various boxes. The most recent box I was getting was the Macy's box which I got for 2 months. I will say it is fun getting a box full of surprises, but they are nothing more than deluxe sizes, often products I don't use and end up giving away. I now save my money and buy a full size product of something I want.

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momoftwo2007 — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:25:20 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
I was receiving the Ipsy box but stopped. There were too many products I did not care for and was either giving away or tossing. Despite filling out preferences, this kept happening.

Even though the subscription was only $10.00, I realized if I saw a bag on the store shelf, filled with the products I was receiving, I wouldn't spend the $10.00. I'd rather save up the $10.00 and buy something I'd use.

Agreeing with @Lipstickdiva and @Nightowlz, when you look at the online unboxing videos for Sephora Play or Ipsy, say to yourself, would you spend $10 on these products? Most brands that I would like to try, I can try them from Sephora or Ulta for free. Many times they give you trial size samples (same size as Ipsy or Sephora play) when you order certain amount. Many tiimes a year (mostly around Thanksgiving time), Ulta will have a sale which when you buy $70 worth of products, they give you a 40pc-50pc sample sizes items in a bag. That is much better deal than any beauty boxes. That is where I get most of my samples from. I occasionally buy Target Beauty Boxes if I see anything I like. I like those beauty boxes that you can see what you are getting. I used to suscribe to Walmart Beauty Box, but I cancelled it, because after a while, you start getting repeating products.

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Alison Wonderland — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:28:48 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
I was receiving the Ipsy box but stopped. There were too many products I did not care for and was either giving away or tossing. Despite filling out preferences, this kept happening.

Even though the subscription was only $10.00, I realized if I saw a bag on the store shelf, filled with the products I was receiving, I wouldn't spend the $10.00. I'd rather save up the $10.00 and buy something I'd use.

I had the same experience with Sephora Play. It was fun, but the majority of the time I was getting products I had no interest in and that was no fun.

Re: Beauty Boxes

Nightowlz — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:14:05 GMT

@momoftwo2007 wrote:
@Lipstickdiva wrote:
I was receiving the Ipsy box but stopped. There were too many products I did not care for and was either giving away or tossing. Despite filling out preferences, this kept happening.

Even though the subscription was only $10.00, I realized if I saw a bag on the store shelf, filled with the products I was receiving, I wouldn't spend the $10.00. I'd rather save up the $10.00 and buy something I'd use.
Agreeing with @Lipstickdiva and @Nightowlz, when you look at the online unboxing videos for Sephora Play or Ipsy, say to yourself, would you spend $10 on these products? Most brands that I would like to try, I can try them from Sephora or Ulta for free. Many times they give you trial size samples (same size as Ipsy or Sephora play) when you order certain amount. Many tiimes a year (mostly around Thanksgiving time), Ulta will have a sale which when you buy $70 worth of products, they give you a 40pc-50pc sample sizes items in a bag. That is much better deal than any beauty boxes. That is where I get most of my samples from. I occasionally buy Target Beauty Boxes if I see anything I like. I like those beauty boxes that you can see what you are getting. I used to suscribe to Walmart Beauty Box, but I cancelled it, because after a while, you start getting repeating products.

@momoftwo2007

Wal-Mart has some in our store plus online. They are $10 with several to pick from. It's different then the monthly beauty box subscription they have. They are called Beauty Favorite Boxes. Looks like the only one left online is the Love My Curls Box. You would have to check your local stores to see what's available. You can see the boxes they had on My Subscription Addiction site.

Re: Beauty Boxes

Carolm — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 21:11:05 GMT

I surscribe to the Allure Box and have received about six so far. I've really enjoyed them and share with my 13 year old granddaughter. Good size product samples and gives us an opportunity to try new products without investing a lot of money. I recently enrolled my granddaughter in the ipsy boxes and she should be receiving her first one anyday. I think they are fun, but may tire of them after several months. In any case its just a month to month commitment.

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kittyloo — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 21:11:24 GMT

i just got my second box from ipsy. so far i have gotten 2 pen type eyeliners that i like. and a full size smashbox concealer. only 2 items so far that were "throw aways"

Re: Beauty Boxes

ame1027 — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:01:21 GMT

Thanks you all for your replies! I appreciate it & I didn't know about some of the other Beauty Boxes out there, so many options! I appreciate all you feedback, have a wonderful day.

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Texasmouse — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:19:54 GMT

Off and on, I've considered subscribing to a beauty box because who doesn't love getting a surprise in the mail? Then I realize that since I'm so particular about what I use (and I have no one to give unwanted products to) it makes more sense to just buy the products I'll actually use. Fun concept though.

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Novemberbaby — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 16:36:52 GMT

I tried Birch Box first, then dropped & went to Ipsy, but found I was giving away all the items to family so dropped it. My daughter does BoxyCharm which is $21 monthly but really good & most full size items, many boxes totalling over $100 so think it's a better choice.

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Jordan2 — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 18:28:35 GMT

@Novemberbaby wrote:
I tried Birch Box first, then dropped & went to Ipsy, but found I was giving away all the items to family so dropped it. My daughter does BoxyCharm which is $21 monthly but really good & most full size items, many boxes totalling over $100 so think it's a better choice.

@Novemberbaby, I have heard BoxyCharm and Glossy Box are good, but at $21 each more pricey than others.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 18:59:07 GMT

Myself and a co-worker subscribe to Macy's and love it! I have received some very nice products and have gone on to purchase full size of some of them. It is 15.00 a month and it is very nice and with each order you get a makeup bag as well. I am also interested in Sephora's......

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jaxs mom — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 19:40:19 GMT

I had both Sephora Play and Allure for quite awhile. I decided to drop my Play box and I signed up for Self Expression box instead after seriously consdering them for a year.

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Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 19:51:13 GMT

I used to get them too and then they suddenly stopped. I have so many people ask me how they can get small amounts of Amazing Grace especially.

I end up giving close friends the large bottles of the lotion and soap!

I'd love to be able to give them much, much smaller bottles of the stuff.

They always tell me how amazing (sorry, couldn't resist) I smell. It's crazy how many people (in Drs offices, on the street, etc) comment on the smell.

Also, it's good for travel. I don't use all of the things in the box but it was fun to get them and give them to my teenage granddaughters.

It would be amazing (again, sorry) to be able to pick a few of the products QVC sells and get them in small travel sizes. Can you imagine? I'd be willing to pay for that.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 20:17:43 GMT

I also know that for a while QVC had try me boxes called TILI( TRY IT LOVE IT)N ot sure if they still have them, but it was a really nice way to try some new products without paying full price!

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Jordan2 — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 22:13:21 GMT

@CANDLEQUEEN wrote:
I also know that for a while QVC had try me boxes called TILI( TRY IT LOVE IT)N ot sure if they still have them, but it was a really nice way to try some new products without paying full price!

@CANDLEQUEEN, they still have this, I'm on AD for it and the next box goes out around 8/30.

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vanity — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:38:56 GMT

I canceled my subscription to IPSY I also received products not good for me, such as glittery no name eyeshadow, blush which was so powdery and also had glitter. I eventually cancelled. The only thing I did like were the cute little bags that came with the product.

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wagirl — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:51:41 GMT

I have ordered many of the ones listed on this board and canceled them after a couple months---got mostly matte lipsticks which are horrible and tons of mascara--I must have 20 different ones. Lots of things for acne, and enlarged pores, of which I have none and alot of nasty perfumes. I ended up throwing most of it away so it really was a waste for me.