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What do you think of the Beautycon Summer Box spoilers?
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Don’t know if you guys know but I just got this box for $8.75. Use coupon code FLASH on their site. It’s their last one and is available still.
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Julie Crosby
Hate red lip glosses or lipsticks…….went in trash can.
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Makenzie
I received two of the brilliant sheet masks. Did anyone else?
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Noelle
I received 2, too.
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JuJu
I got mine today – the Doucce lip gloss is gorgeous! The picture above really doesn’t do it justice.
And the eyeliner is a beautiful shimmery blue.
I thought it would be more items, though. This is basically the size of a regular beauty box.
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Makenzie
Did you receive two brilliant sheet masks or just one?
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JuJu
I received two. The spoilers did say “masks” though, plural, so I was expecting at least two, especially with the RV of $14.
Kendra
I got my box yesterday and tried out most of the products this morning… They are even more disappointing than I expected. 🙁
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Dinah
Ditto on the disappointment. This is a bad box. I thought I’d be happy with the eye products but they are awful apart from only the colors. The shadow stick has no staying power, the color is nice but creases/melts. The eyeliner color is a pretty shimmer blue but melts, doesn’t last and ends up smudged on my upper lid. The mascara clumps lashes on the second coat but the color is such at beautiful deep black. I like the silicone sponge though it does tend to tug a little on the skin during foundation application. The colourpop lippie is too bright for my taste but mixed with the gorgeous Doucce lipgloss it is wearable. The cuticle oil smelled like a lemony sweet bathroom cleaner and the brush bristles were coming apart. 3 face masks were an ok addition and the glass nail file is ridiculous. Compared to the winter and amazing spring box this is a poorly curated box for my taste.
So yes, this box was even more disappointing now that I have it in my hands.
Beautycon, please make the fall box awesome
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Amy F.
*whew* I’m relieved to see that I’m not the only one who feels that this was a sucky box.
This was my 1st time getting the Beautycon box & I kept thinking, “For what I paid and all the hype surrounding this, this sure is a crappy box!!”
I literally was on my way to cancel but thought I would check here first.
Should I give it another chance?
Maria
Got mine yesterday. The mascara left my lashes clumpy and took awhile to dry. The eyeliner wasn’t very pigmented. Lippies and eye shadow went right into the donations pile.
I do like the nail file and cuticle oil and haven’t tried the masks yet.
Beautycon usually has better variety. Two lippies in one box? The mascara is valued at more than Better Than Sex? This wasn’t a very well thought out box.
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Maria
I need to add that the silicone applicator is no joke. I’m glad I got to try it. You use A LOT less foundation. I still needed to do a little blending with my fingers, but worked out pretty well. Cleans easily.This may change my feelings about this box.
Mascara was still a fail. Removal was weird, however, I found that it worked well as a light coat on my eyebrows.
JuJu
Why, what’s wrong with them?
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Jennifer
I’ve been a Beautycon subscriber for over 2 years and I just received Summer box! I can’t help but to feel disappointed compared to past boxes! Am I the only one who thinks it’s missing a signature item? Compares to competitors summer boxes in the same price range is a huge disappointment! I might cancel if they can’t redeem themselves in their fall box!
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Heather
I cannot believe how many people are dragging this box in the comments! I think it will 100% depend on your preferences but for my tastes I am loving it. I absolutely LOVE red lipstick and I’ve wanted to try a lip product from Colour Pop for a while but just haven’t taken the plunge yet. So glad it’s the ultra satin and not matte bc I’ve heard that formula is insanely drying. I think the red lip and blue eyeliner are screaming 4th of July look to me. The only products I’m not excited about are the two masks and the silicone sponge. My best friend got me the Silisponge for my birthday back in January and I still have yet to try it out. I’m always hesitant with masks since I have sensitive skin. I’m also not jazzed about the cuticle oil but it’s not at the bottom of my list. This will only be my second Beautycon box and so far I’m so happy I dropped Play! and switched to this. I think I’m getting mine in the mail Tuesday and can’t wait to crack it open and review it for my blog!
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JuJu
I don’t know, I think this box is so much better than several others combined (yes, Play included, I unsubscribed from that one after only one month, they never send stuff I actually want to try), that I really don’t understand why everyone is so down on it, either. The nail products in this are a “meh” for me, but everything else is exactly on point!
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Heather
I had Play! for about a year and then canceled because I, on average, only liked maybe 2/6 items and it just did not seem worth it to me. I actually really like the nail products! The cuticle oil smells really good and actually worked for me and I like that the nail file isn’t too gritty since I keep my nails really short. I’m not the most thrilled about the beauty drop but everything else seems pretty promising to me.
Dawn
This box is nothing but a box full of disappointment. It’s like they threw a bunch of crap in a box that was last minute and put absolutely no thought into it. Some of the items are ok but there is no wow factor to this box. I almost feel cheated.
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Jennifer
I feel the exact same way and I’ve been a Beautycon subscriber for over 2 years! So disappointed!
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CharKel
Yes it’s two sample packages of charcoal face masks, not just one. And one sample package of the cucumber mask.
I just received the box this morning. I’m excited about trying out the items, but I agree that it seems the number of items and actual value keeps decreasing. The shadow crayon is shimmery and a pretty neutral. Nice for summer. The red liquid lipstick is rather bright, but will pop really nicely with a tan and summer outfits. The other liquid lipstick is a good neutral. The blue eyeliner looks fun and I’m looking forward to lining the corners of my lower lid with it.
I originally got this box because it advertised full-size items and not samples, and the winter and spring boxes had several items that I would use regularly. But I agree that it looks like previous boxes were even better. It’s disappointing 🙁 Looks like I should maybe switch to Ipsy.
I’ll stay on this subscription for another season but if Ipsy still looks better I’m going to drop it…
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CharKel
Also, I calculated the value of this box. According to their quoted retail prices, the total retail value is $152. However, the silicone sponge is their own brand and they have it priced at $20. Comparable silicone sponges online are $6.
If I purchased a similar alternative at my local drugstore for each item I estimate I would spend approximately $55. I personally will regularly use at least $42 of my $55 estimate. So this box is still worth it for me although I’m not as impressed with this one as previous seasons even though they may have assigned this box a higher retail value.
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Toni
I always look to see if it’s a good box each season ,hasn’t been good since last summer or was it spring
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Amanda
Wow this box sucks thankfully unsubscribed. They better not sneak attack me and still charge my card!
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Geena
It’s a no from me. I’m glad others are happy with it though! 🙂
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Paula
I just switched from a monthly box to BeautyCon hoping that the items would be more seasonal. And for the most part it looks like I’ll be happy. Summer to me is about being on the go and being outdoors – concerts, festivals, barbeques, and beaches. So I can see that the cuticle oil & nail file will keep my toes looking pretty in my sandals. Since I really simplify during the hot and sweaty months my hot and sweaty skin will love the masks, but I could care less about the makeup applicator. I’m even on board with the bright blue eyeliner – keep the rest of the eye nude, swipe on the mascara and lip gloss and you‘ve got yourself a fun pretty look. The second look from this box would be the gold eye chubby (always a good summer choice!) with the red lip color – and it’s the red lip color that I’m iffy about – it just makes me feel like the girl in the room who’s trying too hard.
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Bonnie
Since they didn’t name the shade of the Colourpop, I’m not sure everyone is getting red. There might be some variation. And I agree on that bright blue eyeliner. I think it’s going to look amazing with a tan, and just some mascara on the eyes. I actually love, in summer, a bright liner layered on top of a black one, with just mascara.
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Bonnie
Scratch that…I just saw that they did name the color.
Shirley
Okay–I get tired of *boxes* always sending out RED when it comes to lip sticks. Why can’t it be a more medium color that maybe *everyone* would try? RED is not a color that just fits everyone. maybe a more mutual color would be nice. I have like a whole drawer of REDS that will never get used because its not me. (I have tried to give this stuff away–its not any of my friends either) thanks.
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Geena
I LOVE reds… but hate liquids 🙁 Man I’ll be happy when bullet lipstick comes back into fashion.
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JuJu
You are probably alone in this. 🙂
Ang
Such a disappointment in this box. By far my least favorite Beautycon box. These are beauty professionals curating these boxes. Stop with the same stuff. Let’s think out of the box. Fake lashes or some type of bronzer/ strobing product. This is summer! Thankfully I’m getting the FabFitFun box.
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Sam B.
I ABSOLUTELY AGREE! where is the shinnneee?
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CK
FabFitFun is a HUGE value and such an enjoyable box filled with variety of things. They are so thoughtful in the included items and themes. BeautyCon is becoming redundant and trendy.
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Bonnie
To each their own. While I do feel this Beautycon box is not up to my expectations after the last two, I do prefer trendy. FFF just isn’t for me. I had it and cancelled, although it does seem to have gotten better since then. I have thought about resubbing, but then I realize I already have most of the stuff I want from them in other boxes. I would rather spend more $ and have a better quality lifestyle box like BOS.
Jennifer
I’m so disappointed in this box that I wish I had FabFitFun instead!
JuJu
It’s a matter of preference, really. I think the “lifestyle” boxes are pointless, I’ve never seen a review for one where I liked or would have used at least half of the box. I can just imagine my reaction if I received something like that “roundie”, for instance.
Besides, this is a beauty box, it’s supposed to have beauty items, I am not sure how that’s a valid comparison.
Mehhh
I really wish Kim Thai would have included her lashes or wanderlush. But I guess the box has certain sponsors and companies that they have ties with that they have to include for exposure. I just wish the curators actually fully curated.
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Jennifer
Did you notice that they weren’t called “curators” this season, but referred to as “ambassadors”? What is that all about? Past curators put a lot of thought and personalization into their boxes!
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Luna
I just read a post today that during Kim Thai’s unboxing video of this box, she had no idea what was in the box other than the Colour Pop lippie. I haven’t watched her video, but if that’s the case, then how can she even be an ambassador for this season’s box if she doesn’t even know what’s in it?
Jennifer
Notice that they weren’t called “curators” this season? They were called “ambassadors”!? Like what’s that about? Past “curators” put a lot of thought and personalization into their boxes!
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Dinah
I am kinda happy with the contents of the box. It’s a full eye and lip box. The other products are just a strange curation. I have wanted to try the gimmicky silicone sponge. I also have enough masks to last me a year or so and the cuticle oil and nail file are ok. Will see how I feel when I actually receive my box since it shipped today
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Marion
For the most part, I like it. I wish we’d gotten an actual nail polish instead of a nail file, though.
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JuJu
I wish it was one of those nail buff/polish blocks instead because the one I have is wearing out. 😃
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Randee
Womp, womp. Pretty disappointing. I have been curious about the silicone sponge though so that’s nice. And I go through cuticle oil like water so it’ll definitely get used. But the rest are all meh. Oh well, you can’t win ’em all.
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Alice
What! I could blindly throw 11 items from my vanity into a box and it would be more cohesive than this.
Can anyone tell me how to cancel? Is it still call within one week of receiving the box??
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Chelsea
Yikes. It has a nice value, but it just seems like such a jumbled up mess of stuff. I always seem to be disappointed in the ones that have 2 curators because you end up with 2 of a lot of stuff and if you don’t like that item there isn’t as much variety.
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Tamichiko
I think this box is nice but I wish that they would include non-beauty items such as jewelry or even candy. Also, it seems like they’ve been including less items inside their boxes. This box has only 10 items; this year’s Spring box had only 11 items; the first three boxes I got when I first subscribed had 12 items in each box.
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Chelsea
I tend to agree with you, this box was originally marketed as a lifestyle box, and not just a makeup box, and that’s what I liked about it.
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Bonnie
Maybe that’s why I thought this one was weak. I don’t count the items often, and certainly don’t remember the count, but yes, it does seem lighter. Personally, I don’t want jewelry or candy instead of beauty items in a beauty box, but I do feel like they could have done more with beauty items.
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Tamichiko
I agree with you about the fact that they could have included more beauty items inside this season’s box, but I believe that this box started out as a teen lifestyle box (hence the reason for the jewelry and candy preferences, although a makeup bag would be nice too since it is a beauty box) before it strictly became a beauty box. But it does seem to me that when BeautyCon decides to curate the box they skimp on the number of items that they put in the box, although the Fall 2016 box was extremely disappointing as far as the box volume was concerned. I liked the items in that box, but I feel that more items could have been included in that box. Also, I understand that not everyone would want candy or jewelry in their beauty boxes but I would rather get either one of those than a measly sticker in my beauty boxes.
JuJu
Just shows how different everyone’s preferences are. 🙂 I’d be truly pissed if I received candy in a beauty box. And jewelry… for me it would have only been okay if it was an extra item, and was not included at the expense of beauty items.
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CK
I’m definitely canceling this box after seeing this. The value continues to decrease with each box. I can pay $15 more for FAB box and it has at min 200-300% more value than this.
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Sam B.
I’m thinking about switching to FabFitFun as well! These boxes have been pretty lack-luster, anddd they can include more full-sized items. Like the Freeman Beauty Renewing Cucumber Peel-off Mask full-sized tube is literally only $3 more…why not just give the full size instead of this sampler? #disappointed
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Cyndi
I’m looking forward to trying the silicone makeup applicator and the ColourPop lippie. I seem to have a small collection of rose gold eye shadow sticks from other subs of the past few months – DLS will be the 5th one! But, otherwise everything else while not exciting will be used by me or one of my daughters.
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Maria
Wow. This made the MakeupShayla box look good.
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