That being said, I have subscribed to a few beauty box subscriptions to add some excitement back into my life.
I was really excited to try out Luxebox, especially because they had a special edition box that was featured on Steven and Chris. I had already tried out Topbox and was a bit disappointed with the March 2013 box.
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| I have to admit, it comes beautifully packaged |
WHAT A LET DOWN!!! Especially because Luxebox is one of the most expensive subscriptions ($26 for a quarterly subscription, so almost $30 after tax). Since it is sent out once every 3 months, I expected better products.
Subscribers are supposed to receive 7 to 8 trial or deluxe samples customized to your profile. This is what I received in my Spring 2013 Steven and Chris Luxebox:
As you can see, I received 6 products. Some of them are not even deluxe samples.
Blue Lagoon Rich Nourishing Cream 2 ml Full size: $130/30mL Value of sample: $8.67/2 ml
I don't really count this as a deluxe sample. I don't care how expensive the full-size product is - 2 ml is 2 ml. I feel ripped off. To top it off, no where in my profile did I indicate that that I have dry skin. I don't really need a "rich nourishing cream."
Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer 3 x 0.05 fl. oz/ 1.5 ml Full size: $32/0.33 oz. Value of sample: $14.55/ 0.15 fl. oz
I hate it when companies sell foil packets. I have gotten so many of the Smashbox primers for free. I don't care if it adds up to the same amount as a deluxe product. It's not travel friendly, and once you open the packet, it dries out fast. It's really too bad because I actually need a product like this.
Colorsmash Hair Shadow by Condition Culture (Full size) 4.1g/0.11 fl. oz. Value: $15
This is the most useless sample I got. Again, Loosebutton did not seem to care about what I indicated in my profile. I don't colour my hair. What am I doing to do with purple shadow? It's too bad because this is the only full-sized product I received.
KMS California Free Shape Quick Blow Dry 1 fl. oz./30 ml. Full size: $19/150 ml. Value of sample: $3.8/30ml
Another hair product. I will use this in the morning when I'm in a rush to get ready for school.
Makeup blender sponge. No brand indicated so I'm assuming it is Loosebutton's own. I don't know how to value this, but you can buy them for around $3 on Amazon.com
Lancome Genefique 0.27 fl. oz/ 8 ml. Full size: $95/1oz. Value of sample: $25.65/0.27 fl. oz
This is the best sample I got. Unfortunately, this is something I can get for free from Lancome with their gift with purchase or from Sephora with my points.
The value of this box is approximately $70.67. But lets be honest here - I have gotten many of the foil samples for free. I have already unsubscribed from Loosebutton, and I seriously believe this is false advertising.
I have to point out that after reading other blogs, a lot of the subscribers received more, and better samples than I did, since as a Marni or Coach mini perfume bottle, L'Occitane hand cream, and Moroccanoil Body Buff.
Welcome BACK!! ^_^
ReplyDeleteHang in there, the good news is if school is taking over that means your priorities are in order, right? hehe.
Oh, if you still have the hair shadow, maybe I can do a trade with you. I color my hair ALL THE TIME.
I added you on FB from your sidebar link, so let's chat and be friends ^_^