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.



October 2011 GoGoGirlfriend Box

Hello, Beautiful!

This is my second GoGoGirlfriend shipment; although it's technically my first. The September shipment was sent to me for promotional reasons, so this box is like starting all over, meaning I get new member extras (extra products/samples). I have to say, the September shipment was a little underwhelming although still interesting. The October shipment, however, is way better. Makes me glad I signed up!

If you're interested in signing up for GoGoGirlfriend, click here to do so. Please use my referral number when signing up so I get points (I'll really appreciate it!). My member number is 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). 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! They also have giveaways just for their members. Best part is, you can hold or cancel your membership at any time!

Check out my October 2011 GoGoGirlfriend Box...

GoGoGirlfriend Box - October 2011










The included info papers:

 

SHIPMENT QUICK STATS:

Total # of items received: 14

# of makeup items: 6

# of nail items: 1

# of skin care items: 2

# of body care items: 2

# of hair care items: 0

# of fragrance items: 0

# of other items: 3

MODELLA Cosmetic Bag

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: We are excited to give you this adorable cosmetic bag, pattern Bangkok with lovely shades of pink. Bag is constructed of micro fiber on outer pattern and lined inside. Perfect size for on the go and fits a great amount of cosmetics and brushes. Modella travel accessories and other bags will be available in our store.
• MY THOUGHTS: This is a cute bag. I like the colors and I like the pattern. It was a fun product to receive.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: I found a similar size from the same brand sold at Walgreens for $3.99. Not yet available in the GoGoGirlfriend store.

URBAN DECAY Loose Pigment in Protest

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: Color-intense, super-fine pigment. Try a little for a sheer wash of color, or layer for bold, shimmering hue. The spill-proof tube even includes a high-quality brush.
• MY THOUGHTS: I already own several of these and like them a lot. I picked up a few during a sale Urban Decay had, in which there were just $1 each! In fact, they're still available and the shade Protest is the only one left.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: $1.00 (based on the sale price)

 

 










COMODYNES Easy Peeling Exfoliating Towelette

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: Eliminates dead cells, deeply cleanses pores and leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth and renewed. DOUBLE EXFOLIATION: Mechanical exfoliation: its texture with detoxifying microsphere, cleanses and eliminates impurities. Biological exfoliation: lasting action, its formula contains active natural ingredients to accelerate skin renovation. NO RINSING, NO TRACES, NO FUSS. Use once or twice a week, messaging gently onto dry skin, with special attention to the forehead, nose and chin areas. No need to rinse and does not traces.
• MY THOUGHTS: First, I want to point out I typed out the description from the info paper exactly as they printed it (which is what I always do). Even though some of their descriptions will have one small error, this particular description has a few (like "messaging" instead of "massaging") and I didn't want you to think I was typing incorrectly. I know I'm not perfect with my typing and make mistakes, but I'm also not a company providing my customers with an info sheet. But Birchbox does it too (mistakes, that is), and I guess everyone just needs to proof-read twice before sending it out. Anyhow, this is a product I plan to try out the in near future. I always love trying peels and I hope this provides great results.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: On Amazon you can find a 16-pack for $18.99, making this sample value $1.19 per single use towelette. In the GoGoGirlfriend store they sell an 8-pack for $16.99 (non-member price) or $12.00 (member price), making this sample value $1.50 per single use towelette.

GOGOGIRLFRIEND All Natural Soap in Cherry Almond

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: All natural cherry almond or other fragrance. Full size bars will be available in our store, also in a variety of fragrances.
• MY THOUGHTS: I received a thicker sample of this soap in my September shipment, and I am still in love with the scent! It's not yet available in their store, but when it is you better believe I'm ordering it!
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: unsure

BLOSSOMS Natural Mineral Eyeshadow in Lavender

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: We are excited to have you try our new mineral makeup, all natural ingredients and highly pigmented. A little goes a long way so put a little on your brush, tap and apply.
• MY THOUGHTS: I almost thought I had received the same eyeshadow shade that I received in my September shipment, but it is different. This is a lavender, but not a light lavender. It has red shimmer in it, which you really can't see in the photos.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: The full sized version comes in a 2g jar with a sifter. The price is $9.95 for non-members, and just $5.95 for members in the GoGoGirlfriend store. Currently available in 10 shades, including Lavender. 

CAMILLE BECKMAN Travel Size Hand Therapy in Mango Beach

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: Mango Beach (a fruitfully exotic fragrance of succulent Mango, crisp coconut and free vanilla bean). Glycerine Hand Therapy, this unique restorative cream moisturizes and nourishes through the careful blending of Glycerine, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera, Wheat Protein, Almond Oil, and Botanical Extracts. Camille Beckman products are available in our store.
• MY THOUGHTS: This product smells good, but I think it feels a little greasy. It's not for me. 
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: Even though GoGoGirlfriend says this is available in their store, I couldn't find this product or any others by Camille Beckman. On the Camille Beckman website a 1 oz size sells for $4.95. The size I received is the 0.25 oz, making this sample value $1.24.

GOGOGIRLFRIEND Whisper Blush Brush

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO PAPER: Ultra soft brush for blending and applying blush or bronzer. Fiber Optic brushes with a blend of goat hair at the base. Eco-Friendly Birchwood handle in Pink or Silver. Fiber Optic tip is so soft you will love the way it pampers your skin. See our all new brush line in our store. Handle to tip 7 inches, Bristles-2" Long x 2 inches Diameter, Available also in Vegan only 100% synthetic. Check out our new brush line in our store.
• MY THOUGHTS: (sigh...another poorly written description... anyhow...) This brush is super soft, but  sheds easily and feels a little cheap. I'm not sure how well it would apply makeup. GoGoGirlfriend lists the incorrect size on the info paper; it is not 7 inches handle to tip. It is 4.25 inches (which is the correct size and what they list on their website). I believe they listed the size for their large brush. I think I'll give this brush a try, because I do use cheaper brushes and some turn out really great... and some turn out really awful. If worse comes to worse I'll give it to my nieces to play around with makeup. Would I buy this on its own? Not for the price they're charging, but if it was in the dollar store, sure.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: In the GoGoGirlfriend store, this brush sells for $12.99 (non-member price) or $9.99 (member price). This is a $9.99 value.

All products below are bonus extras for new members; these items were not listed on the included info paper....

URBAN DECAY Nail Polish Mini in Fame

• MY THOUGHTS: I love Urban Decay polishes, and the mini's are all I have. The way you see it in the photos (with polish on the cap) is how it arrived to me. Not sure what happened to it, but I'll take it regardless because it's nail polish.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: If I go by the original price (sold in a set of 6 or 7 for $28) then it would be valued at $4 to $4.66. But if I go for the sale price (sold in a set of 6 or 7 for $8) then it would be around $0.58 to $1.14

 

 




CRAZY RUMORS A La Mode in Orange Creamsicle

• MY THOUGHTS: I received this same lip balm in my September shipment. It smells amazing but I didn't get a chance to use it. I ended up giving it to my brother's girlfriend. I'm keeping this one! I really would like to try the Mint Chocolate one too
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: In the GoGoGirlfriend store, this lip balm is sold for $3.75 (non-member price) and $3.25 (member price). Currently available in 4 flavors.

 

 

GOGOGIRLFRIEND Whisper Fan Brush

• MY THOUGHTS: Just like their Whisper Blush Brush, this is super soft but seems a little cheap. Again, I'll try it out but will probably give it to my nieces.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: Unsure of value because it's not yet available in the GoGoGirlfriend store.

ZHENA'S GYPSY TEA Coconut Chai Black Tea

• MY THOUGHTS: I'm not a tea drinker, so there really isn't a lot I can comment on. I'll save this sachet for my grandmom, who does enjoy tea and may enjoy this one.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: A 22 sachet tin is $6.99 on the Zhena's Gypsy Tea website. In the GoGoGirlfriend store they sell the same 22 sachet tin for $8.00 (non-member price) and $7.00 (member price). The value of this one sachet (based on $6.99 for 22 of them) is $0.32.

MYCHELLE Deep Repair Cream

• MY THOUGHTS: I received this in my September shipment. I have yet to use it and I didn't even open up this packet yet. Not sure if I will.

 

TARTE mini Lip Gloss

• MY THOUGHTS: I also received this same gloss in my September shipment. I really like it, so I was happy to receive another. At first I didn't know what formula of gloss this was because there is no name on the tube. Then someone left a comment letting me know it was from a Tarte mini lip gloss set.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: If going by the price of the Tarte mini lip gloss set, this is valued at $1.67.

 

WYSI-WIPES

• MY THOUGHTS: I received these in my September shipment and was really impressed. I'm glad to have another 2-pack, which I will keep in my emergency purse kit. My son was so excited to see these again because he was my hand model in the Wysi-Wipes picture showing how to drop them in water and how they open. He really likes these and he'd drop these in water all day long if he could.
• SIZE & VALUE INFO: On the Wysi-Wipes website, you can buy a 100 pack for $11.95. In the GoGoGirlfriend store, you can buy a 100 pack for $15 (non-member price) or $12 (member price). Also available in 500 pack (on both the Wysi-Wipes website and in the GoGoGirlfriend store).

Now let me know what you think...

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