December 2011 GoGoGirlfriend Shipment

Hello, Beautiful!

Well it took long enough, but I finally received my December 2011 GoGoGirlfriend shipment. Usually I receive my GoGoGirlfriend shipment around the middle of the month (between the 13 and 15), but not this month. I ended up emailing them to ask when it would ship out, or if it would ship out this month at all, because I was getting concerned. They replied back on a Sunday saying my box would be shipping out "this coming week"... and it did, but they waited until that following Friday to ship it out, that's Friday December 23rd. I received it on December 27th, which was surprising considering their shipping times have varied anywhere from 4 to 9 days from the time I get a shipping notification email. How can they even call it a December box when you receive it when the month is almost over? Just isn't right! They are too slow!

This was not a great way to start out this month's shipment; especially considering this is the last month I'm giving myself to decide if I want to cancel, hold, or continue my GoGoGirlfriend subscription. So what did I think of this month's shipment? Was it worth the wait? Will I cancel or hold my membership? I'm once again underwhelmed. With two new subscription companies out there (My Glam and Beauty Army), I'm putting my money into shipments that I'm pretty sure I will like a whole lot more. GoGoGirlfriend is being cancelled.

Oh, and again, their included info paper is full of really bad writing. I type out what they say exactly as it's listed on the paper. I can't believe they still don't proof read, or at the very least think about the description they are trying to write because a lot of it sounds like sentences that have been pushed together.

Keep reading to see everything I received in my December 2011 GoGoGirlfriend shipment and let me know what you think, especially if you received a shipment this month.

GoGoGirlfriend Box - December 2011

The included info paper:

Last month they started using a post-card style info card, which was an improvement. This month they're back to their piece of paper. However, the terrible write-up's remain the same throughout all months -- this month even includes spelling errors!

SHIPMENT QUICK STATS:

Total # of items received: 10

# of makeup items: 2

# of nail items: 0

# of skin care items: 4

# of body care items: 2

# of hair care items: 0

# of fragrance items: 0

# of other items: 2

BLOSSOMS Lip Shimmer & Gloss in Sunset

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: New! Highly pigmented with luscious aloe to keep lips soft and moist. This lip shimmer & gloss wears longer than most lip gloss a little goes a long way. Available in our store $6.99 Member, $8.99 non-members.
• MY THOUGHTS: I haven't used this gloss on my lips yet, but I don't like the color (Sunset) at all. When swatched, it felt very thick and cheap. It also has a weird smell to it. I think this gloss is way over priced. I believe this is a full sized tube, although I'm not 100% sure because the tube I received has no size listed and there is also no size listed on the website. However, it looks the same size as the one sold in the GoGoGirlfriend Store. It is very shiny, so that's a plus, but this is not a gloss for me.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: $12.99 non-member price; $8.99 member price in the GoGoGirlfriend Store. This is a full sized product (I believe), making it an $8.99 value.

BLOSSOMS Lip Liner in Currant

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: New! Soft lip pencil that glides on easily to outline and define your lips, available in 12 lovely shades, Member price $4.99, non-members $6.99.
• MY THOUGHTS: I'm not a huge lip liner person, but I do have a few I like (such as CATTIVA'S Dolce Diva Lip Liner). This lip liner is your basic pencil lip liner. Nothing overly special, and the shade I received (Currant) is a shade I would never use. It is nicely pigmented though, so that's a plus.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: $6.99 non-member price; $4.99 member price in the GoGoGirlfriend Store. This is a full sized product, making it a $4.99 value.

Spa Terry Cloth Adjustable Velcro Headband

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: Perfect to place hair out of your face area to apply face masks, cleansing and makeup application. Washable, adjustable, soft and comfortable. Available in our store $6.99 Members, $8.99 non-members.
• MY THOUGHTS: I will likely use this, and it's probably the only product in this months shipment I will use. The quality isn't top-notch, but I feel it's priced appropriately. 
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: $8.99 non-member price; $6.99 member price in the GoGoGirlfriend Store. This is a full sized product, making it a $6.99 value.

COMODYNES Self Tanning Towelette

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: Provides an even, safe and clean tan on face and body in just 3 hours, giving a natural, healthy skin tone. No side effects, no streaking. Formulated with a moisturizing complex, eliminates the feeling of tightness and keeps the skin soft. Available in our store $13.99 - $36.99
• MY THOUGHTS: I first want to point out that GoGoGirlfriend spelled "towelette" incorrectly on their info paper (they left out the 'e' after the 'w') -- they did this not once, but twice for two separate products. Anyhow, this is a product I don't plan to try out anytime soon. I don't use self tanner all that often, but when I do I already have a self tanner I trust (St. Tropez).
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: An 8-pack is $13.99; a 16-pack is $26.99; and a 24-pack is $36.99 in the GoGoGirlfriend Store. For the purpose of value breakdown, I'll take it from the 24-pack price. Since I received 1 towelette the value is $1.54.

COMODYNES Beauty-Flash Lifting Effect

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: This was the one product not listed on the info paper. The odd thing is all the instructions and such are in Spanish, but thankfully the actual packet that contains the sample is written in English.
• MY THOUGHTS: I may give this a try in the future, but I'm not rushing to do so.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: $24.00 non-member price; $19.00 member price in the GoGoGirlfriend Store. Not sure what the value of this sample is since GoGoGirlfriend does not list a size on their website of what the full sized version is. The sample size I received is 0.05 fl oz.

RENUDERMA Eye Cream

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: Certified organic nourishing anti-aging eye cream, hydrates and firms the delicate skin around eye area. Gently, pat around eye area and blend. Available in our store 14 gram jar: member price $49.99, non-member $59.99.
• MY THOUGHTS: This really isn't a product I really need, as I'm only going to be 28 years old. I do use an eye cream, but this is one I don't think is really for me. It's also really expensive.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: $59.99 non-member price; $49.99 member price in the GoGoGirlfriend Store. I received a 4 gram sample, making it a $14.28 sample value.

BLUMS NATURALS Orange Peel Exfoliating Towelette

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: Exfoliating Pads are infused with natural and organic botanicals that remove eye & face make-up. These exfoliating pads contain micro-beads that help to deep clean & lift away dead skin cells. For all skin types and available in our store (3 pack), member price $10.00, non member $12.00
• MY THOUGHTS: This is the second "towelette" they spell wrong; they get it right in the description part of the Blums Naturals Pro Age Daily Cleansing/Makeup Remover. Anyhow, I don't know if I'll use these or not; some orange scents make me want to vomit and others smell like fresh orange juice (and make me thirsty, lol). I haven't opened this yet because I don't plan to use it just yet, but I may try this down the road.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: $12.00 non-member price; $10.00 member price in the GoGoGirlfriend Store. 16 towelettes per pack; 3 packs for the price (48 total towelettes). I received one towelette, making it a $0.21 sample value.

 




BLUMS NATURALS Pro Age Daily Cleansing/Makeup Remover with Grapeseed

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: Pro Age Towelettes are infused with natural and organic botanicals that gently remove eye & face makeup-up. These soft towelettes gently cleanse and rehydrate for healthy looking skin. Featured Ingredient: Grape seed extract, also known as vitis vinifera, is derived from the seed of the grape. It is an anti-oxidant and is rich in phenols. Available in our store (2) pack, member price $15.00, non-member $17.00.
• MY THOUGHTS: Again, not sure I will use this or not; not something I'm dying to try.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: $17.00 non-member price; $15.00 member price in the GoGoGirlfriend Store. 30 towelettes per pack; 2 packs for the price (60 total towelettes). I received one towelette, making it a $0.25 sample value.

 




GOGOGIRLFRIEND Unscented Floating Candle

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: This is a classic, smooth sided, hand poured floating candle. It measures 3" (diameter) and 1 3/8" (height). This floating candle features a sophisticated smooth finish, and burns for approximately 8-10 hours. Use in a decorative dish or check out our floating clear glass candle pillars, you can get creative by adding flowers, fruit, shells, rocks to create a beautiful decorative look for everyday or holidays. Candles available in 11 colors, pillar available separately. Available in our store (set of 12), member price $24.99, non-member price $29.99.
• MY THOUGHTS: I'm glad these are unscented, because most scents from my GoGoGirlfriend boxes are not pleasant, but I think these are way over priced. Nothing special about this candle; I feel like I could find the same thing at the Dollar Store.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: $29.99 non-member price; $24.99 member price -- set of 12 -- in the GoGoGirlfriend Store. I received one candle, making it a $2.08 sample value.

GOGOGIRLFRIEND All Natural Olive & Shea Butter Soap Sample in Brazilian Jasmine

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: Available in our store, each soap is beautifully hand wrapped great as a gift item too! Set of 3 available in our store member price $14.99, non-member $16.99
• MY THOUGHTS: I do NOT like the smell; it smells cheap and detergent-like. I would not purchase this scent; it went in the trash right after I photographed it. However, I really love the Cherry Almond with Oatmeal soap (which I received twice, so this is the 3rd GoGoGirlfriend soap sample I'm receiving).
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: $16.99 non-member price; $14.99 member price in the GoGoGirlfriend Store. Not sure of sample value.

Now let me know what you think...

Do you already subscribe to GoGoGirlfriend? If so, did you like your December shipment? Did it arrive on time, early or late for you? If you're not a GoGoGirlfriend member, would you like to sign up? Discuss in the comments below.



November 2011 GoGoGirlfriend Box

Hello, Beautiful!

My November GoGoGirlfriend shipment finally arrived today. This is my first shipment that doesn't include all the new member extras. In my October box I received 14 items and in my September box (which was also a new member box) I received 25 items. There were 6 items in my November box, although one of the items is a 5-pc set so technically my November box contains 10 items. I'm really not impressed with this month's box, but I'm still going to give them one more month to see if I want to continue my membership with them in 2012.

I want to also mention that once again, GoGoGirlfriend fails when it comes to typing up their info paper/card (this time it's a card instead of a paper). You'll see what I mean when you read the description for the Dolce & Gabbana fragrance. I know I'm not perfect in my posts, but I'm also not a company sending out information on items people are paying for. I don't know... it's the little things like that which make me feel like the company either a). Isn't very professional, b.) Don't hire the right people, or c.) They just don't care enough to make sure it's right. But anyhow...

If you're interested in signing up for GoGoGirlfriend, click here to do so. Please use my referral number when signing up: 59755

Membership is $12.99 per shipment (with premium membership; meaning you get a box each month). Or $13.98 per shipment with basic membership (you only get a box every other month) - but they list this as $6.99 per month. Don't let that confuse you; your actually paying more than the regular membership and not even getting a box every month. However, for some people this option works better so they don't commit to paying $13 every month. You'll also gain points for filling out reviews and referring more members. You can use the points towards free products, free sample boxes and even free membership months! I've already redeemed rewards to get a free box (my November box was free). They also have giveaways just for their members. Best part is, you can hold or cancel your membership at any time.

Check out my November 2011 GoGoGirlfriend Box, then let me know what you think.

GoGoGirlfriend Box - November 2011

The included info card:

This is new; most the past two boxes I received info papers; I guess they are trying to be more like Birchbox.

 

SHIPMENT QUICK STATS:
Value of Shipment: $25.22 (value is approximate)

Total # of items received: 10

# of makeup items: 2

# of nail items: 0

# of skin care items: 0

# of body care items: 7

# of hair care items: 0

# of fragrance items: 1

# of other items: 0

CAMILLE BECKMAN French Vanilla 5 Piece Gift Set

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Luscious vanilla fragrance - 5 piece sampler gift pack contains Glycerine Hand Therapy, Coronet Cream, Silky Body Cream, Hand & Shower Cleansing Gel, and Bubble Bath. Wonderful as a travel pack or as a beautiful gift. Available in our store $9.99 Member Price or redeem 2,860 member points.
• MY THOUGHTS: Last month I received a Camille Beckman Travel Size Hand Therapy in Mango Beach and even though it smelled good, I didn't like the actual product (it felt too greasy). That seems to be the same basic response to this gift set. The French Vanilla smells good, but the actual products feel a little low-quality and I don't foresee myself using any of this set because I have a lot of bath & body items I like a whole lot more.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: $12.99 non-member price; $9.99 member price in the GoGoGirlfriend Store.

OLUVFRESH Face & Body Scrub

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Olive oil based body and facial scrub. OluvFresh gently exfoliates, cleanses, nourishes and hydrates at the same time. This unique scrub is formulated with ingredients to replenish and protect your skin. Available in our store $6.00 - $20.00 Member Price or redeem 1,820+ points.
• MY THOUGHTS: I was excited to receive an OluvFresh product in this month's box because in my September box an OluvFresh product was listed on my info paper but was not in my box. However, maybe I'm glad I didn't receive it because I was overwhelmed by the smell of this scrub. I guess I was expecting a different scent, but it smells... well I don't know how to describe it... a little like hamster food, a little like eucalyptus, and nothing really like olives at all. It was also very separated in the jar, as you can see in the one photo. The included little spatula thing will come in handy to mix that up. It looks like it may be a nice scrub, but I'm really sensitive to smells and this is one smell I can't get past.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: I received the 1oz size. For 1 oz - $8.00 non-member price; $6.00 member price. For 4 oz - $25.00 non-member price; $20.00 member price in the GoGoGirlfriend store.

DOLCE & GABBANA Fragrance Light Blue

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: An astonishing fragrance that evokes the spirit of Italy, the infinite sky, the deep sea and lighthearted joy. Olive oil based body and facial scrub. OluvFresh gently exfoliates, cleanses, nourishes and hydrates at the same time. Delicate, floral & Fruity. Available in our store $60.00 - $75.00 or redeem member 15,860 points.
• **** I just want to point out that once again, GoGoGirlfriend does not proof-read their info papers/cards. I typed out the description above exactly as it is listed on the info card. And yes, they really did list part of the OluvFresh product in the Dolce & Gabbana fragrance description.
• MY THOUGHTS: I'm not a fragrance person so I didn't even open this sample. From what I can smell from the outside, it smells way too strong for my taste.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: I received a 0.05 fl oz sample vial -- a $1.86 value. In the GoGoGirlfriend store for 1.6 oz - $65.00 non-member price; $60.00 member price. For 3.4 oz - $85.00 non-member price; $75.00 member price.

 

The rest of the items were NOT listed on the back of the info card, but they were listed on the front. I guess they just left them off because they didn't have room or something.

E.L.F. COSMETICS Eye Shadow Crease Brush

• MY THOUGHTS: I do use e.l.f. brushes, but only their studio line of brushes. Their cheap, $1 brushes aren't soft enough and shed too much, not to mention break really easily. I'll keep this brush for when my nieces come to visit and want to play around with makeup.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: $1.00

 

CRYSTAL ESSENCE Natural Deodorant Towelette

• MY THOUGHTS: I didn't open this yet so I have no opinion on how it works, but I do like the idea. I keep baby wipes in my bag during the summer months to freshen up (they're cooling on your skin and feel great when you feel over heated), so I probably would have used this product during the summer. I'll throw this in my emergency purse kit for that maybe-need-it moment.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: I received 1 towelette packet - a $0.42 value; in the GoGoGirlfriend store you can get a set of 24 towelettes for $10.99 non-member price; $9.99 member price.

 

BLOSSOM'S Natural Mineral Eye Shadow

• MY THOUGHTS: In both my September and October box I received samples of the Blossom Natural Mineral Eye Shadow. This month they sent a full-sized pot of it in the shade Enchantment. I really liked the pigmentation/sparkle of the past two shades, but Enchantment is not a shade I would wear. The pigment payoff was also lacking on this one.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: $5.95 member price; $9.95 non-member price in the GoGoGirlfriend store.

 

Now let me know what you think...

Do you already subscribe to GoGoGirlfriend? If so, did you like your November shipment? If you're not a GoGoGirlfriend member, would you like to sign up? Discuss in the comments below.