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Haeckels subscription box

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Cyclingmummy1 · 02/08/2023 18:52

No spoilers please, but had anyone had their August box yet? Last month I received it on July 1st but I've not even had a dispatch email yet.

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AnneShirleysNewDress · 01/09/2023 19:21

I've not had an email yet so the wait continues.

Lotsofpots · 01/09/2023 19:35

AnneShirleysNewDress · 01/09/2023 19:21

I've not had an email yet so the wait continues.

Me neither.

HundredMilesAnHour · 01/09/2023 19:48

I think I know what's in the box (having done some obsessive stalking on resale sites) and I'm actually happy! Just wanted to reassure people who may be put off by the negative vibes from some posters. One of the products is something I buy regularly as I think it's really good (the packaging annoys me but I love the product itself).

Of course now my box will arrive on Monday and I'll have the September Seaweed Tea Special and I'll be back to say how wrong I am 😂😂

rougechaotic · 01/09/2023 21:45

@HundredMilesAnHour haha I’m really intrigued to see if you guessed correctly now!! One of the products is nice - just not something I would buy for myself and I have lots already!

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Cyclingmummy1 · 01/09/2023 23:40

I've had the dpd notification so expect it will arrive Monday. Not looking on vinted or reading too much into the messages on here.

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Cyclingmummy1 · 02/09/2023 11:21

Out for delivery but we're on our way to a wedding so won't get it until tomorrow.

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HundredMilesAnHour · 02/09/2023 11:24

Cyclingmummy1 · 02/09/2023 11:21

Out for delivery but we're on our way to a wedding so won't get it until tomorrow.

Mine is out for delivery too but it's when I'm at the gym. Argh! Depends if the courier follows the safe place instructions or just decides he can't be bothered today.

TheSecretHistoryOfGoldfinchTartt · 02/09/2023 13:28

I’ve had my first box delivered today. 2 full-size products and 1 sample, but for that product I think a much bigger sample is needed to test it out.
One full-size product I like. The second full-size product is ok (the life style product a PP referred to).
I am going to stick it out for more boxes though, I am bored of the Liberty box, (although I do appreciate for this one there is no gift voucher back). I like their ethos which makes me predisposed to sticking it out.

HundredMilesAnHour · 02/09/2023 14:28

rougechaotic · 01/09/2023 21:45

@HundredMilesAnHour haha I’m really intrigued to see if you guessed correctly now!! One of the products is nice - just not something I would buy for myself and I have lots already!

@rougechaotic I have mine now and yes I guessed correctly! So I'm happy. Although I can understand if it's someone's first box that it might be less exciting than they'd hoped. But all good for me. The sample is a bit meh but I've bought the full size one previously and it didn't do anything for me so I'm hoping that getting it now as a sample means we never get a full size one. 😜

dullandgrey · 02/09/2023 19:39

Mines arrived but I'm away now for the weekend so won't get it til I'm back! Very intrigued though..

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Cyclingmummy1 · 03/09/2023 08:38

HundredMilesAnHour · 02/09/2023 11:24

Mine is out for delivery too but it's when I'm at the gym. Argh! Depends if the courier follows the safe place instructions or just decides he can't be bothered today.

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Mine is definitely in the safe place looking at the photo.

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Cyclingmummy1 · 03/09/2023 17:31

@dullandgrey @AnneShirleysNewDress @Lotsofpots are you still waiting? Anyone else?

I like it, but agree with @HundredMilesAnHour that if it's your first box, there's no 'treat' or 'me' product so it might feel a bit underwhelming.

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Lotsofpots · 03/09/2023 17:33

Still waiting for an email.
And actually had to email them today as I used the seaweed exfoliating bar that I'd bought and it has left me with big red scratches - I think the pieces are too big or jagged. Just to warn anyone else!

AnneShirleysNewDress · 03/09/2023 17:38

@Cyclingmummy1 I haven't heard anything yet.

HundredMilesAnHour · 03/09/2023 17:40

Lotsofpots · 03/09/2023 17:33

Still waiting for an email.
And actually had to email them today as I used the seaweed exfoliating bar that I'd bought and it has left me with big red scratches - I think the pieces are too big or jagged. Just to warn anyone else!

Really??? I've been using them daily for 5+ years and I have sensitive skin but I've never had that reaction. Are you allergic to an ingredient perhaps?

Lotsofpots · 03/09/2023 19:57

@HundredMilesAnHour nope, it was definitely scratches. I could feel it as I was using it - pieces of the granules scratching as I rubbed it along my leg. You can see the scratches in the photo.
I'm gutted as I was hoping it would replace my glossier exfoliating bar, but now very reluctant to use it.

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dullandgrey · 03/09/2023 21:08

I've received mine now. Agree that it's not the most exciting box! The first product I do like actually on test but wouldn't have chosen it and it's not really a 'treat' really. Second item is useful to have but not exciting. Sample is a little useless considering the size. Weird as last months sample was the super generous sample size of the serum but this sample is tiny to get any idea of its suitability so it wasn't well thought out perhaps. I'll give it another month before I decide to keep the subscription going.

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Cyclingmummy1 · 04/09/2023 18:30

😂😂😂 @Saurus72 ssh, there are still people waiting.

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Saurus72 · 04/09/2023 18:46

Oh cr*p, so so sorry 😞

Saurus72 · 04/09/2023 18:58

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AnneShirleysNewDress · 04/09/2023 19:50

I've still heard nothing. I've emailed them for an update but the box is going have to be good for me to continue to subscribe.

rougechaotic · 05/09/2023 20:41

Has everyone received the box yet?

HundredMilesAnHour · 05/09/2023 20:42

rougechaotic · 05/09/2023 20:41

Has everyone received the box yet?

It sounds like @AnneShirleysNewDress might not have still???

AnneShirleysNewDress · 05/09/2023 21:11

@HundredMilesAnHour No, I'm still waiting. I emailed them yesterday and got a reaponse late afternoon today saying they realised today that due to a glitch in the ordering system some boxes hadn't been shipped.

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