Sample Society Beauty Subscription Box Review – May 2014

Just a late word about the Flash Facial, which I’m guessing you’ve figured out now after getting a full size of the same product in FFF – you aren’t supposed to remove with a washcloth but massage with your fingertips until it begins to slough off. I’m guessing that contributed to your less than noticeable results. Just FYI!

I just got an email from them with a warehouse sale on their past sample boxes.

1 for $10
2 for $15
5 for $25

http://www.beautybar.com/buy?s=1073368|1073367|1010034&viewheader=N&utm_source=mrkt_email&utm_medium=ret_BB&utm_content=hero&utm_campaign=2014_06_10_bbar_ret_saleable_box

I just got the June box today. Exactly the day I was supposed to get it. When they shipped it out, they sent an email with all the products in it. I knew I had no desire for a second month of this subscription then. Yet when I opened the box, I really knew I had no desire. I received no full size products and the samples are so tiny. Very similar to some of the products I’ve seen birchbox have. Except $5 more expensive. I called to cancel the woman on the phone was very nice and my wait time to speak to someone was short. With Glossybox and Blush box, these tiny sample boxes seem like a waste of money to me.

I just recently subscribe to samplesociety, my june box will be here by Tuesday according to the tracking # they provided.

I wish I was excited….I’m not. They sent me an email what will be in my June box:
Juliette Anyway Eau de Parfum – Sample
H20 Night Oasis Oxygenating Rejuvenator
Karin Herzog
Vita-A-Kombi 2-1.7 oz.
Malin + Goetz
Vitamin E Face Moisturizer
Nicole Richie Fragrance
Eau de Parfum

I wont use any of these products ….I’m wondering …. Should I change my profile to get better stuff? – If it is worth it to continue for another month – The $15 off $50+ code to me is not really a bonus. Because they charge shipping. Blush box, if you “favorite” an item you can get 10% off + Free Shipping on any order even an order under $10 + they send a free gift.

I’m really debating about cancleing this box, and getting another blush box for only $10 more at least the products are full size…….

Does anyone have any thoughts …….I just don’t want to cancel to soon, yet I already don’t like this entire box.

Looking for a box with more makeup products..? Can you point me in that direction? Thought this could be one until I read your review

I just signed up for sample society but I couldn’t find a link to fill out the beauty profile. Can someone help me?

I got the same kit as Sneaky Burrito. I received the warm glow in the CC Cream which somehow doesn’t overwhelm my fair skin. I also received the T-Zone which will be given away as my skin is fairly dry. I used the Borghese makeup remover which didn’t remove my makeup and I use a light touch. I see a ton of reviews for this product claiming it will remove stage makeup… as a former actor, I must weigh in and say, I don’t think so. I use MAKE makeup remover from Birchbox and it will remove anything. Also used the primer-like Flash , weird stuff. Not really, a mask or treatment, just a very mild exfoliater-but it works great.

What’s up with Ipsy, I have been on the wait list since early March, almost 2 months! But if I follow them on FB and post something then I can get in immediately! What a joke. I am going to give it a couple more weeks then I am going to cancel.

Liz: I just wanted to Thank you for having such a great site and all the time you put into these detailed reviews.
The swapping part of your site has been a lot of fun. It is nice to know that the samples / items I won’t use won’t be sitting in a drawer for 5 years, and I can swap them out to something I will use.

Liz: I just signed up based on your reviews :). I’m still on the wait list for Ipsy, it has been over 1 month, so while I’m waiting this box looks like it will be fun to try :)/

Liz you won’t have to worry about falling in love with that product – it will be full size in the Fab Fit Fun summer box 🙂 You rock, BTW!

Now this is a box I could have used. After 2 months of meh products and then poor customer service when the last had a sample that was half empty I’ve moved on. Hope all those samples have the product in them!

I’m thinking about signing up for this one, but am a little cautious because of the different kits that people receive. Are they chosen for you at random, or based on preferences that you fill out? The ones you’ve reviewed on here look great, but I haven’t found a website that compares the different kits each month so I’m wondering if I’d end up with a box of junk as opposed to a box full of good stuff that they send to someone else. Thanks!

I received the Kit E which has the Sonya Dakar flash facial, Borghese Fango body refinishing polish, Dermalogica age smart, Juice Beauty CC cream, and Murad T zone pore refining serum. This is my first Sample Society box and I’m definitely keeping my subscription. Thanks to your site!

Do you know if we would get this months box if we signed up now?

I need something to do at work. I’m haunting all my regular blogs and forums to kill time!

Anyway, I received my box yesterday. Got the Juice Beauty CC cream (happy that mine is a light shade, should work with my skin tone). Got the Flash Facial and Dermalogica dynamic skin recovery. My two items that were different were a Borghese gel makeup remover and Murad T-Zone pore refining serum. Will use everything so it’s a great value for me, too.