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- Oct 19, 2012
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I loved my box this month. First, I loved the red glossy outer box and the white shreddy paper rather than the black, because it didn't leave black dust on anything and still managed to absorb leaks (my hair mask leaked a bit, but it didn't get on anything else) and provide padding. I liked that the mini magazine actually referenced the items in the box. I love the Laura Mercier highlighter. The texture is great and I see no glitter. I think this may de-throne Mary Lou-Manizer. The fragrance reminds me of a more sophisticated and soapy version of Bvlgari Au The Vert, which I love, but like most fragrances in this category, it doesn't stick around for long, unfortunately. I haven't tried the hair mask, but it's a nice size. Do you put on hair masks before you shampoo or after you condition? I received the L'Oreal in the coral color, and honestly, I'm not a huge fan. The color is a little off on me. I received the Butter polish in Champers. It's a color I will definitely use, but I also have some dupes of. The box seemed very well balanced, with a mix of hair/nails/makeup/fragrance.
While the Sample Society revamp seems positive in my book, I hope that they continue to carry mostly (or all) high-end brands and niche fragrances. The reason I subbed to Sample Society was to get the high end samples (Sisely, Orlane, Diptyque) that never seem to appear in any of the other beauty subs. I'm also super glad to see some new brands and a box without Murad/Alterna/Borghese/etc.
While the Sample Society revamp seems positive in my book, I hope that they continue to carry mostly (or all) high-end brands and niche fragrances. The reason I subbed to Sample Society was to get the high end samples (Sisely, Orlane, Diptyque) that never seem to appear in any of the other beauty subs. I'm also super glad to see some new brands and a box without Murad/Alterna/Borghese/etc.