FabFitFun Winter 2016 Subscription Box Review + Coupon

I absolutely LOVED the 2016 Fall Box, which was my first one. I was disappointed in the Winter Box. The necklace would appeal to only a few people. The star pin, I’ll never wear. The planner was small and overpriced according to the retail value in the breakdown. I did like the candle and the face peel. Other than that……..I was not impressed with what I received. I’m going to continue with my subscription through Spring and Summer 2017. Hopefully, those boxes will impress me as much as the Fall 2016 box. If not, I’ll be cancelling my subscription!!!

I am confused by the complaint that the necklace was “not worth $75.” If you wanted to purchase the necklace, which you could do, it was priced at $75 on the Gorjana website at the time the box shipped. Obviously, the materials were not worth $75…I don’t think that’s how FFF arrives at the “box value”. Not sure what the complaint is…the retail price of $75 is accurate.

I actually liked everything in this box EXCEPT the fact that I did not receive the gorjana necklace, coupon, or star pin. What gives?! That reduces the vale of my box by like a $100 bucks. Not pleased. I’m hoping customer services fixes for me, but how can I prove I didn’t get the items? Ugh.

I love the box. The body body is amazing. It is not a hand cream or lotion. It’s butter!!! Much thicker and has been amazing for my hands. I use it like 5 times a day. Smells and feels and works amazing.

I loved the cute cards. I used them to gift gifts to my kids teachers in school and to add a note.

The necklace I re- gifted to a friend who would Apprceiate it more.

Mascara is pretty good. I was weirded when I saw the shape of the brush but then used it a few times and it’s great. You should replace your mascara anyway every 2 months for health reasons. So an extra mascara in black is always good.

The candle is amazing. It’s a soy candle. Not a cheap candle people say they can but in a drug store. This is much more natural which means if you have allergies or sensitivities it’s better and it won’t have that burn yucky smell when you blow it out.

The journal is very cute. I use a digital plannned but I decided to use the journal not to plan my appointments or what’s going on etc but rather to record my wins and successes throughout the year. Bad at the end of the week I will record too highlights. And at the end of the year I will read all about my amazing year in one place.

The face scrub I did not love. And that’s ok. I did not expect to live or use every item.

I loved the box. And can’t wait for the next one.

Not at all impressed with this box. Which is a shame, as this is my first FFF box, and sadly, probably my last. I mean, some of the items are nice but definitely not things I would buy for myself. I feel a little let down that I could have bought myself some nicer things for $50. And I also feel a little jipped, because that necklace is definitely not worth $75, and that candle is not a $50 value either. I was mostly excited about the mascara, how sad.

Oooops! I thought I cancelled, but I didn’t, and this box arrived on my doorstep today. Happy! 🙂

Got my box last night (FedEx had it come a very strange path to Philly). Overall, I think the box was nice, though I may not have purchased these items separately, it seems like a good value all together. Ok, I definitely would buy a candle like this… I got bergamot woods and it smells lovely and the holder is gorgeous… I plan on using it as a succulent planter when it’s done. I just got a similar looking candle at West Elm for 25$ on black Friday, so they make a lovely pair. I already used the ORG face peel and it’s great, my skin definitely feels softer this AM. Other than a few things (micellar water, L’Occitaine face wash), FFF has been my skin care dealer for the year. I was worried about the necklace (I got silver), but I think it’s cute and delicate. It’s on par with things I’v seen sold at Christmas fairs. It’s not luxe, but not chintzy, but I think it’s asking to be layered with a higher end piece. The only things I’m gifting are the moleskin planner to my MIL, as it is something she will use (and I’m digital for my planner) and the mascara to my mom (I alway give one high end make-up item in her stocking). I didn’t know butter made anything other than nail polish.
My only complaint is that there was no fitness item, especially with New Years on the horizon. I could use another workout headband, especially one that covers the ears for winter workouts

This was my first box and I was really happy with it. I have a hard time wearing mascara because it can bother my contacts and the Butter London Iconoclast Mega Volume Lacquer Mascara is awesome. The ball helps me put a little less on and control it better. Love. I also LOVED the blackberry candle. One of my favorite scents. O.R.G. Skincare Mineral Peel Face is great, and not something I would have bought myself. I got the silver necklace and think it’s cute.

I’m running in an online world here, so maybe I can gift the journal.

But, I was suspicious whether I thought the boxes would be worth it, and very happy with mine.

Is the $20 code unique? Could it be swapped?

I was not excited for the box after seeing the spoilers and after receiving the box, I am super disappointed. Does not feel wintery/holiday/cozy at all. I will use less then half of the box and don’t have anyone to gift the rest to as they aren’t exciting items! I have been so pleased until this winter box so I am holding on to hope for spring!!!

I just received this box and honestly, it is their worst one yet. The photographs make this box look a thousand times nicer than it is. The necklace is a joke. It’s a cheap metal necklace worth no more than a dollar. The planner is fine, if you don’t already have one. It was a huge complaint on the FFF forum. Everyone bought their planners months ago. The candle is so so…definitely not worth the $50 the manufacturer wants you to believe. It’s more like $5. The mascara is okay…I prefer waterproof, but that’s just me. The lotion varies with each box. The peel is good, but it doesn’t make the box. All in all, this box is a super letdown. All the previous boxes included one or two wow items. This one doesn’t. I canceled my subscription this morning. Too much junk in this box.

Mine arrived before i even left for work this morning, and I love this box. I didn’t get too far into it, but what I actually got to examine, I loved. The blackberry nectar candle smells amazing, and the gold container it’s in is gorgeous and goes well with my decor. I got the tangerine body creme and was pleased with that. I love citrus scents, and floral scents tend to trigger my allergies. I cannot wait to try out the peel tonight. My obsessive list making self will find use for that planner. I keep my schedule on my phone, but my to-do lists are written out in a small notebook in my purse. The mascara will certainly be used, and I plan to give the necklace (silver) to my mother. The only thing I won’t be using is the note cards. So I really don’t understand the negativity here.

As a side note, I got the kitten makeup bags for my little sister for christmas, and they are just too cute in person. I almost want to keep them for myself. lol. I also got another bottle of the lavender body oil for myself, which was my favorite item from the fall box.

No box yet for me either- tracking went from delivery estimated yesterday to pending/ no delivery date scheduled.😡
Last scan was in Los Angeles 11/29. I’m in North Carolina and no movement- I emailed FFF and waiting on a response. Not a good start for my first box with lots of add ins for Christmas gifts 🎄

Anyone else’s box tracking info still shown as ‘pending’?

I got my box today, which is surprising. I live in Hawaii and pay extra for shipping, but I normally get the box way after everyone else. Overall the box was disappointing compared to the last two, but I still feel it’s worth the price. Most of the box is just meh. I’m sure 1990 me would have LOVED the planner. I don’t use candles or know anyone who does. I don’t see me using those note cards because they aren’t quite Thank You cards. I have plenty of appropriate Thank You cards. The necklace is okay, but I’m not sure I will wear it. It is in no way worth $75. I was really hoping for the tangerine lotion, but I got the Winter in Manhattan Beach scent. I know I won’t be able to tolerate that with my sinus issues. I’m excited to try the mineral peel and I can always use mascara. I’m also loving the Barre3 trial. Luckily the Barre3 trial, mineral peel, and mascara are worth it for me. Now I’m stuck with items that I want to like that seem nice, but I really don’t know anyone who would use them.

I just got my box, I do love most everything inside it but boy does it seem like a very lite version of their former self.

Is anyone else having issues with their tracking number? My box shipped out a week ago, was supposed to be delivered yesterday, but never was. I went to check on my shipment today, and the FedEx page won’t even load anymore now. Ugh I’m worried something has gone wrong. This is my first FFF box.

OMG, got my box today without looking at the spoilers, ABSOLUTELY love this box!!!! So glad I had priority choices too, WOOHOOO go FFF

My shipping status says est delivery of December 12th…really? 12 days to get here FedEx?

Super, duper, love this box!! Cards were the only semi-miss for me, but what an awesome box overall. That candle is literally so beautiful and elegant, and it smells amazing. Necklace is gorgeous, can’t wait to try the peel, just thought it was really well done as usual. I keep wondering how they pack so much value in every time, it’s awesome!

Any possibility of getting this box separately from the subscription?

Hey everyone – there is a fit item that has now been added to our dashboard. FFF is giving us 2 months of online barre classes from Barre3. I was just on the website to check my shipping and went into the Forum where the co-founder Katie had made an announcement. They were waiting till everyone’s boxes shipped to make a formal announcement via email (I’m guessing) but this went up this morning. So now there’s a fit component that works for both people wanting one and then people who didn’t want one cuz it didn’t take up any space in the box 🙂

I got this box because I wanted the gold necklace shown and find now that I’m getting the Kiernan Double Pendant Necklace. Really disappointed in sub boxes right about now.

I opened my box this morning – I love it! There are fewer items than the Fall box so it didn’t have that same feeling of “wait, there’s more?” but everything is really nice and it felt like opening a special present. I don’t know if I would have liked it as much if I hadn’t gotten to choose the planner, candle, and necklace and I’m really happy I got the Manhattan Beach scent (which happens to be where I’ll be spending Christmas this year!).

Ok, so I need help! My box was out for delivery today ( I wasn’t home, just as usual) and I came home to no box and no slip or anything ! I looked at the tracking again and now it says delivery exception… Smart post delivers almost all my boxes then they always get sent to usps which has always just put my boxes outside bc I’m never there in the daytime anyway so this makes me nervous! It says to call my local post office and get more info on the tracking now but it’s Sunday now! I wonder if the post lady didn’t leave it out bc it was raining… But then you’d think I’d get a note or something! What do you all think? Will it be redelivered automatically you think? I just don’t know😞Was really looking forward to that tonight dang it!