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Walmart Beauty Box Review – Spring 2017 – Classic Box

Liz Cadman
ByLiz CadmanApr 3, 2017 | 102 comments

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Walmart Beauty Box
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The Walmart Beauty Box is a quarterly beauty sample subscription box from Walmart. They feature brands you will find at Walmart, plus coupons.

FYI – They ask for your birthday at sign up to customize the box based on age. There are two options you could receive based on age: Trendsetter (under 35) or Classic (35 and over).

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You can sign up for both like I did - just change your birthday year for the different account. Check out my post on the Trendsetter and Classic options to see how to get both options.

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This is the best packaging I've seen from Walmart Beauty Box to date - I'm impressed with the separate lid design!

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This is a review of the Classic Beauty Box.

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The Box: Walmart Beauty Box (Trendsetter Box)

The Cost: $5 (ships once a season)

The Products: Beauty samples from brands carried by Walmart. (I’m guessing coupons too).

Ships to: US only

Delivered via: USPS

Check out all of my Walmart Beauty Box reviews!

Looking for more beauty boxes? Check out our list of the 31 Beauty Subscription Boxes to Try in 2017!

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Soapbox Sea Minerals Body Wash - 2 oz Value $.60

I first discovered Soapbox thanks to Target Beauty Box, and I love the brand! The Soapbox formulas are ingredient-conscious, and a purchase of a full-size version of any of their products gives a bar of soap to a person in need.

This Sea Minerals scent is refreshing, and the formula is creamy and moisturizing!

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Ban Powder Fresh Roll-On Deodorant in Powder Fresh - 1.5 oz Value $3

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My go-to deodorant is Secret in stick form, so this roll-on liquid is a little out of my comfort zone, but it dried quickly. And it smells very powdery fresh!

It's not a new favorite, but it will be a good backup if I ever run out of Secret!

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Pure ICE Nail Polish in Tickle Me Pink - FULL SIZE! Value $2

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I've seen a several different nail polish colors in Walmart Beauty Boxes on Instagram, and I'm thrilled that I got this ballet pink shade! It goes on sheer, so I needed 3 coats for full coverage.

Here it is on:

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I love a neutral nail, so this is definitely my favorite item in the box. And the formula is Toluene, Formaldehyde & DBP Free. (And made in the USA!)

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Gliss Ultimate Repair Conditioner - 1.7 oz Value $.70

This conditioner is designed to restore heavily damaged hair. The formula did a great job of moisturizing my hair without weighing it down, and I like the scent, too.

BUT! This box was supposed to include one shampoo and one conditioner. Instead, I received just the conditioner and TWO Jergens moisturizers:

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Jergens Natural Glow Wet Skin Moisturizer - 2 oz each Value $4.60 total

This is a great product if you don’t have a lot of time to apply self-tanner, wait for it to dry, etc. You apply it immediately post-shower when your skin is still wet, then pat dry with your towel and you’re good to go.

I found it to be super easy to use, and it left my skin a little moisturized, too. I’m not a huge fan of the scent, though. And it takes a while to fade, unfortunately.

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Colgate Radiant Optic White Beauty - .75 oz Value $1.75

I can't remember the last time I actually bought toothpaste. Between Walmart, Target, and New Beauty Test Tube, I'm set with toothpaste for a while! The minty flavor of this paste is great, plus I always like a whitening formula.

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SOO AE Mask - Value $3

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I've sampled these masks before thanks to Ipsy. They're great for hydration, and you have to leave them on for 15-20 minutes. (If you avoid parabens and/or fragrance in skincare products, you'll want to skip on this, though.)

Verdict: This box has a value of about $17.40. I think that's good for a $5 box. I was surprised to see no coupons in this box, though! My favorite items this month are the nail polish, the Soapbox body wash, and the Colgate toothpaste.

What do you think of the Spring Walmart Beauty Box? Did you get the Classic or Trendsetter box?

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Liz Cadman
Liz Cadman
Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!

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102 comments

Aimee

Got my Classic box today and NEVER AGAIN!! I did not get the nail polish, the tanner, nor the body wash. I basically just got the trendsetter box which I was not impressed with at all. I will just cancel this I was just not at all impressed.

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jaq

Five minutes ago I received an email from Walmart telling me that my Classic box has been shipped and to expect it in the next 5-10 days. (I received it yesterday!)

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cljudge

I received a Classic Spring box today that Walmart sent me to make up for some incorrect shipping and tracking information twice on my account and a delay in receiving it. In the box is Ban antiperspirant, Schwarzkopf Gliss shampoo and conditioner, Colgate Optic White Radiant toothpaste, SOO AE vitamin mask, Burt Bees’ Skin Nourishment Night Crème, Palmer’s Coconut Oil facial moisturizer and a vial of Palmer’s Coconut Oil Luminous Hydration Facial oil.

I love this box and appreciate Walmart Customer Service for resolving the issue and sending this box to me. Kudos Walmart!

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Svetlana7e

Got my box yesterday. I did not get nail polish, body wash, jergens creams. I did get deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, and few foil samples from birtbees. I know it is only $5, but I canceled.

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Susan

I Did not recieve Polish or body wash either . MUST HAVE BEEN GONE B4 THEY GOT TO MY BOX..FEELING RIPED..

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Julie

I got the same as you. Really disappointed. I know it’s only 5 bucks, but I should have just went to the dollar store and bought travel sizes of some things. For real.

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ErynPS

I just got my box. I ordered one for my daughter as well, her box was MUCH better. Mine has literally a Schwarzkopf shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, ban deodorant, a face mask, and a Palmer’s face oil, and a Burt’s bees foil pack. 😐

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Rachelle

My classic box arrived today. Same as yours Svetlana. I figure I can use most of it as giveaways in swaps.

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Nyesha

I got both the classic box and the trendsetter box last week and the classic box was BETTER than the trendsetter and I received WAY more stuff in the classic box. I got a frizz ease in both boxes and tooth paste in both as well and another curel moisturizer but for 5 dollars each, I got way more samples than I expected so I am quite pleased with the boxes.

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Barbara M

I got my box yesterday, no nail polish,no deodorant and no body wash. It had toothpaste,the jergens stuff,the shampoo and conditioner and the sheet madk plus the aveeno blister packs,which I got 4 of inside of several magazines I get,so as usual it was a bust. But I expect crap from Walmart so they never disappoint !

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Nancy

Oh well..no body wash, no nail polish, and 1 in shower moisturizer…

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Traci

That pretty much sums up both of my Walmart boxes (classic and trendsetter). It has to be the worst box I have see since I started subbing so I am done with Walmart. Shampoos, toothpaste and foil samples. No deodorant, no polish and no body wash. I never got an email with the option for the other box either and I have been subbing to Walmart for a long time. Canceling will give me $10 to put towards something useful.

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tam

I received the same items as you. I don’t care about not getting the nail polish or deodorant but I wanted to try the body wash. Oh well.

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DesertRose

What do you ladies think about the likelihood of Wal-Mart exchanging the nail polish color? I was surprised to get the polish in my trendsetter box, but it’s this light lavender color that would just never work for me. I can hear the guys at work now if I showed up with purple nails. That was cool to get a polish, but my classic box was awful! Half foil packets, with no body wash or makeup item or deodorant, and I got another in shower body moisturizer, all of which seem to make my skin even more dry? Blah.

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epetrus

Target lets you exchange items from their Beauty box so I don’t see why Walmart wouldn’t. I’d definitely try it!

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catbert

I think the likelihood of that is nil, to be honest. They are gonna say it’s a free item, it can’t be exchanged.

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catbert

Okay, received this box today, and it doesn’t even look like the picture. No nail polish, no Gliss (which was the main reason I wanted this box in the first place), no Jergens. Yet another Pond’s anti-wrinkle cream, yet another Curel wet skin moisturizer (I received both in the Winter box), yet another set of Aveeno foil samples that I got in the Trendsetter box.
At least I actually received the Soapbox body wash and the John Frieda conditioner which was missing from my Trendsetter. And in this one they included a travel size Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion.
I mean, the stuff is still obviously worth $5, it’s just disappointing not to receive the items initially advertised, especially when they were the ones that motivated me to buy.

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Julie S

I got the same box as you today. I was so disappointed. I added this box hoping to get those items.

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Mariah

I received the Trendsetter box today, and it had the Gliss shampoo & conditoner, Frizz Ease conditioner, the Jergens wet skin moisturizer, Biore Baking Soda Acne Scrub, Palmer’s face moisturizer & oil, and a sample of the Rimmel Stay Matte Mousee foundation (it came w/ a $1 coupon). I’m not overly excited about these products, so I think I’ll end up donating or putting most items up for swap.

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Pam Wilkins

Thank you for my walmart beauty box! Im always happy to see whats new!

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Theresa

My Wal-Mart spring box was much better than the winter. Certainly worth $5. Cute pink/gold box with a generous travel size of Gliss shampoo and conditioner, Jergens Natural Glow wet skin moisturizer and tanner, Colgate Optic White toothpaste, 2 Palmer Coconut Oil samples, full-size Soo AE face mask, and foil packs of Aveeno and Burt’s Bees.

I get the classic box because of my age.

Could someone explain how swaps work. I am on the waiting list. Is it one product for one product or several products to try to match values? Who pays shipping?

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Suzy

I got the same items that you did. For $5 I was pretty happy. I travel a lot and these will be great additions to my toiletries kit.

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Mariah

Hi! I haven’t been on the swap site long, but some people are sticklers for ‘RV’ which is Retail Value, and others are more lenient. I try to at least make a swap seem ‘even’ or somewhat similar RV just for common curtesy, but I’m honestly just wanting to get rid of my extra unused items, and am happy to swap more (or a higher RV) for less.

And you each pay for shipping yourself. If/when you get accepted on the swap site, it’ll ask if you want to guarantee shipping within 3-4 days after confirmation of swapping and if you want to provide tracking numbers. These are 2 things that will show on your profile when other swappers are looking at items.

Personally, it’s easy for me to send out items quickly via regular mail (there’s a drop off at my work), but that means including a tracking number is more work. So I chose to say that I would ship within 3-4 days of a confirmed swap, but will not provide a tracking number. I hope that helps! It was a little confusing for me at first, but most people were very kind if I had questions/left a comment when I proposed a swap.

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Kaitlynn Marie

I’m so glad I didn’t get the self tanner! I was quite happy with my box

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Sjski

RE: Me Moment Box
I contacted CS about this box, and was told they are scheduled to start shipping the week of April 20th

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Dootsie Bug

THANK YOU!

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Becca

I am mad! I did not get the nail polish, Ban deodorant or the soapbox body wash! Instead of those I got foil packets of Aveeno, Burt’s bees night cream & Palmers face moisturizer! Ridiculous! I didn’t get the frizz ease or lip gloss in my trendsetter either. just foil packets of Aveeno! I have never gotten what is supposed be in the box! Just foil packets! I am canceling! It is not worth the five dollars!

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Jen

I agree. I know it’s only $5 but every month I’m missing items since my box arrives late. All early boxes have more items. I did not receive nail polish/body wash or deodorant, that is more than 1/2 the box! (last month no mascara for me when all early boxes had it) Frustrating that boxes shipped few weeks later are ALWAYS missing higher value items. I pay the same I should receive the same or substitute same value items not just leave them out! Come on Walmart you run out of samples?? I see you sell them in the travel aisle!

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Ap

I am disappointed as well. I always receive lotions …. I am so sick of them. I never receive any makeup items. And I was so looking forward to mascara or nail polish. I don’t like foil packets because it doesn’t have enough sample to try. I am probably going to give it one more chance before I give up on it. Hope it doesn’t let me down for summer.

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Dawn

I agree. This box was TERRIBLE. I got shampoo I can’t use because of sulfates, matching conditioner, the Jergens, aveeno foil packets, the mask(yay), toothpaste, a burts bees packet and palmers coconut face oil and moisturizer packets. Don’t think it was worth $5 for me.

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tamara j betts

I got the same as you,This box wasnt one of the best ones.

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Liz

Me too! Unhappy about not getting body wash, deodorant and nail polish. Too many foil packets. Beware of the self tanner, it turned me blotchy orange.

Pamela

I got the same and was so sad! I really wanted a make up item! I’m bummed I didnt get the nail polish! 🙁

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Toby

Same here! What a bummer. Just got my box today and this is the worst one yet. Definitely not worth $5. Lots of foil packets, a mini sized toothpaste, the Gliss shampoo and conditioner and another Jergens wet skin moisturizer. Truly, dislike that stuff.

Helen

Same here! No polish,face wash or deodorant. Stupid shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste and one natural glow cream. And some foil packets. I don’t think it worth 5 bucks. I am cancelling classic. Oh yeah no firizz ease either in my other.

Heather

Has anyone received their “Me Moment” box? I wonder if that’s why some of the trendsetter boxes are shipping out late.

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Laura

Still waiting too. Doesn’t show as shipped.

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heat7918

Still waiting…

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magoosmom

I get both Classic and Trendsetter and I believe I got my Classic box yesterday. It was similar enough to the review, but mine had Sinful Colors nailpolish instead of ICE. I don’t know the ingredients of Sinful Colors but I love the staying power it has. It’s a beautiful lavender, too–perfect for spring and Easter. I got Gliss shampoo and Conditioner for ultra moisture which I don’t need but my son does. Instead of Ban roll-on, I got a small Dove solid (cucumber). I got the optic white toothpaste, but instead of tanner, I received Biore Baking Soda acne scrub–which is a much better fit for me. So overall I am a happy camper! I received notification yesterday that the other box shipped as well.

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Becca

That’s the trendsetter box you got.

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Mary K

One thing I wish Walmart would do is label their boxes because I get both and frankly I never know by looking which is the Classic or the Trendsetter, much less which one is the “Me Moment” box promised.

My box was different from Liz’s. I got a Dove solid deodorant instead of the Ban roll-on, a Biore acne scrub instead of a mask, no self tanner (but don’t care at all!) and Sinful Colors Truth or Lavendare demi-matte polish. I already had that exact SC shade in my stash, so I’ll be donating/gifting it. It’s a very nice polish — goes on flawlessly and the wear time is much better than my usual wear times. Just goes to show a $2 polish can do everything a $20 polish does except drain your wallet. 😉 (Ditto for the ICE brand others got — very nice affordable polish!)

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Nan

Mine had little (approx. 3 x 3 inch) cards inside that identified whether they were classic or trendsetter.

Jess

I am subscribed to the trendsetter. Could not figure out the option to get classic and accidentally ordered trendsetter twice. Canceled my 2nd sub immediately. I received my box yesterday and am very pleased. The value is high. But worth more than the box and I will use everything in it. Got a travel size dove deodorant, got travel size shampoo/conditioner, got the same tooth paste as you. A sparkling bright pink nail polish, some Aveeno facial 2 pack (one time use) and foil packet of foundation which I’m excited because it’s in a color I can use. I’m way more excited about this box then my birch box. Since the samples are always tiny and I can’t always use everything. I think Wal-Mart is a good box if you Luke traveling and need the essentials.

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KathyT

I am so happy with what was in my box. I may have gotten a good one because this is my first Walmart box. I received the Ban deodorant, Aveeno facial sample pack, Frizz Ease conditioner, the Sea Minerals body wash, Aveeno lotion, Ponds Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream, Curel Hydratherapy, the SOO AE facial mask, and the Colgate Optic White toothpaste. I did not see the option to sign up for more than one type of box. Due to my age, I received the Classic box.

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Jodi

Yes, my first box as well and I received all the same items… I’m happy!

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Jess

Also got coupons and a large travel size pore face wash for biore

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Cheri Nappi

disappointed&think it’s time to cancel! For the 3rd quarter box in a row I’ve recieved Curel in shower moisturizer(which doesnt work very well), ponds anti wrinkle cream(again which doesn’t do much for me) and Aveeno anti itch cream in a tiny bottle. I also recieved the ban&a travel sized tube of Colgate advanced white tooth paste. I was really looking forward to trying some of the other products&got all triples now of stuff I won’t use. Can’t wait to see what’s gonna come in the special box I opted into getting as well this quarter! But as for the other items I think I’m gonna just donate it along with some other beauty box items I’ve collected up to the local homeless shelter. Walmart need to keep a tad better track of the samples they send out each quarter!

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Amanda

Special box?

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Kimberly B

Has anyone heard anything about the Me Moment box that you could opt into this quarter? I decided to try that one, but I’ve heard nothing about it, no emails from them, nothing here. Maybe I missed something?

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Sjski

I contacted CS and was told the Me Moment boxes should start shipping the week of April 20th

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Amanda

Can you still opt in?

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Linda

In the email it said they would ship later…i think mid april?

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Carrie

I get the verify payment and shipping email then sometimes I get a box. Sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I get a box and am not billed. Sometimes billed and no box. Have tried to cancel with no assurance that I actually am cancelled. ‘Tis a puzzlement.

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Rebecca

The whole thing is weird. I got an e-mail on 3/21 that my Classic box was “in the works”. On 3/30, they charged my card. This morning (4/6) I got an e-mail that it had shipped, and I see that it basically entered the UPS system today. 16 days from “in the works” to shipped. I’m not holding out hope for a good box.

I was charged for my Trendsetter box today, but I never got an “in the works” e-mail for it. It seems those were received before Classic boxes, so I’m really on the back end of those 😐

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Hawaiie

I love the Wal-Mart boxes, I’ve never been disappointed. Its a free box, we pay for the shipping. How many other boxes are out there for $5 ? And this month’s was packed full of stuff!! Thanks Wal-Mart!!!

KathyB

I never get an email when mine ship. I get the first email that says ‘we’re shipping on xx date, make sure your payment info is up to date’….and then it just shows up in my mailbox. I got the dark blue polish which was slightly unscrewed and had dripped polish on some things. Luckily it wasn’t all over, and I was able to get it off the packaging with a cotton ball and nail polish remover. So glad I got the blue instead of the pink…I don’t wear any pink or red products, so those always get given away or put in my gift stash. Nice to have something I can wear for a change!

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Rj

Received the classic box today. No nail polish or ban deodorant or sea scrub….instead four foil packets….not happy

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Dawn

Same here. I’m all for variations, but there’s a pretty big difference between a variation in a box and them just running out of inventory and filling it with foil samples. Not okay and not what I pay for. I’m canceling.

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jmd

Yeah, I just got mine today. No nail polish, no mineral soap, no deodorant. I did get the shampoo and conditioner, the toothpaste, the mask and i got TWO different coconut oil samples and another Burt’s Bees sample and some aveeno packet. A little disappointed, but for 5 bucks it’s ok.

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Kat

I got the same, I m like digging through my box, is this all? is this all? I think Im done with box

Kathy S

Same here. I really wanted to try the deodorant and sea scrub. I love nail polish so also looked forward to that product. I have received the Walmart box for over a year and this is the first time I am bummed. I like the items I received, but am disappointed I didn’t get the same items others did. This was my first time not getting an email with tracking.

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chillybeans

me too, was so disappointed. Didnt care so much for missing the Ban and nail polish, but really wanted to try the Soapbox body wash.

mwnicci

I have the deodorant and nail polish up for swap 🙂

catbert

Received my Trendsetter today (Classic is yet to arrive). Oh my god, I am so happy I did not receive yet another Neutrogena lip gloss! I got it last month in the Target box, still wonder which genius designed a wand that’s wider than the tube opening.

Instead I received a very nice shade of limited edition Sinful Colors nail polish.

Did not receive the John Frieda conditioner that’s in Liz’s picture. However, I didn’t even know there would be an Aveeno facial in the box – that’s so awesome! I just wish it was a bigger size to make up for the price difference.

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Kristine

Yesterday on the target thread I stated that I was going to pass on those boxes because Walmart looked better this month.I now regret it. Today I received the Classic box- no Gliss,no nail polish. Replaced with items from the winter box. 😡

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Rebecca

I think the Target boxes are still available 😉

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