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Tubes vs. Bottles poll

Started by Dan, Feb 11 2008 06:42 PM

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Poll: Bottles or Tubes (169 member(s) have cast votes)

Do you prefer the old tubes or the new bottles?

  1. Tubes (94 votes [55.62%])

    Percentage of vote: 55.62%

  2. Bottles (49 votes [28.99%])

    Percentage of vote: 28.99%

  3. I like both (22 votes [13.02%])

    Percentage of vote: 13.02%

  4. Some other option (see my comment below) (4 votes [2.37%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.37%

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#1 Dan

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Posted 11 February 2008 - 06:42 PM

We have many bottles still to fill up, so we'll have to wait until they're filled and sold if and when we wanted to make a swtich back to tubes, but I want to really listen to you guys to see what you prefer. Please weigh in.

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Posted 11 February 2008 - 06:44 PM

Both are great, but I have always preferred tubes over bottles.

On a small note, YAY FOR DEMOCRACY!
Dan is the man.

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Posted 11 February 2008 - 07:05 PM

I think this poll should be edited - the only thing in tubes before was BP. I think everything else is fine in the pump bottles, I just think the BP would be better off in the old tube.

Also, what are you planning on putting the jojoba oil in? I can't see it in a tube or a pump bottle...

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Posted 11 February 2008 - 08:33 PM

I believe the jojoba oil is going in a clear round bottle with a flip-top cap.

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Posted 11 February 2008 - 09:19 PM

My opinion: BP in tubes, cleanser in a pump bottle, and moisturizer in either.

Tangentially related: what kind of packing are you using for the 10% glycolic acid lotion? I think a tube or a squirt bottle (not a pump bottle) would be great for that.

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Posted 11 February 2008 - 09:35 PM

QUOTE (Mr.Envious @ Feb 11 2008, 04:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Both are great, but I have always preferred tubes over bottles.

On a small note, YAY FOR DEMOCRACY!
Dan is the man.


LOL!

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Posted 11 February 2008 - 10:00 PM

I prefer BP in the tubes. Cleanser and Moisturizer are fine in bottles.

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Posted 11 February 2008 - 10:13 PM

QUOTE (Joel @ Feb 11 2008, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I believe the jojoba oil is going in a clear round bottle with a flip-top cap.


Clear? Interesting...Okay though, the flip-top's what I was hoping.

QUOTE (cool as kim deal @ Feb 11 2008, 11:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Tangentially related: what kind of packing are you using for the 10% glycolic acid lotion? I think a tube or a squirt bottle (not a pump bottle) would be great for that.


I would think either a flip-top (like the jojoba) or a tube like the BP. I'm attracted to the flip-top because that's probably what I'm used to in my AHA spot treatment, having used Alpha Hydrox Enhanced Lotion. However, as a spot treatment, I think a tube would make the most sense. I mean, that is what most spot treatment comes in and I think it would be easiest to dispense for that kind of stuff. IMO.

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Posted 11 February 2008 - 11:27 PM

BP definitely in tubes, cleanser with a pump lid, and moisturizer I'm not fussy about. Otherwise I'll end up wasting a lot of BP (knowing me). Or instead of a tube, you could just have a flip-cap instead? Either way it would be easier to control than a pump lid. Just sayin'. lol.gif I guess it would depend on how big the bottle was...

Out of curiosity, if you switched back to using tubes for the BP, what is the biggest size it would be available in? biggrin.gif

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Posted 11 February 2008 - 11:31 PM

And tubes for the glycolic acid product, when it's available. smile.gif

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Posted 12 February 2008 - 02:42 AM

ideally, the tube will result in much less wastage else bp would be stuck all along the pump when it's about to finish. i liked the tube a lot, including the design on it. i can imagine how terribly unwieldy a 16oz tube would be though!

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Posted 12 February 2008 - 05:00 AM

I also think this poll should be edited - the only thing in tubes before was BP. I think everything else is fine in the pump bottles, but the BP is easier to use in a tube.

Really pleased though that you are now selling travel sizes biggrin.gif

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Posted 12 February 2008 - 10:34 AM

Tubes, at least for the BP. Cleanser and moisturizer can stay pump.

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Posted 12 February 2008 - 03:45 PM

I agree with CAKD above.

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Posted 12 February 2008 - 03:48 PM

QUOTE (Mr.Envious @ Feb 11 2008, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On a small note, YAY FOR DEMOCRACY!
Dan is the man.


LOL Yeah!!

I haven't used the bottled BP as of yet, but I like it in the tube.

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Posted 12 February 2008 - 04:01 PM

QUOTE (Canadian Bacon @ Feb 11 2008, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I prefer BP in the tubes. Cleanser and Moisturizer are fine in bottles.

Totally agree. The BP is what we all wish to have back in the tube. The Cleanser and Moisturizer are fine in pump bottles... although... I wouldn't mind having them in tubes as well.

QUOTE (Wynne @ Feb 11 2008, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And tubes for the glycolic acid product, when it's available. smile.gif

You tell 'em Wynne! I am so looking forward to the DKR AHA!

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Posted 12 February 2008 - 04:16 PM

Thanks for the input you guys. Keep it coming.

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Posted 12 February 2008 - 06:12 PM

Personally, I like both. However, the best thing about the bottles before (e.g., the cleanser) was that it came with both a pump and a flip top! That way, you had a choice, and I thought that was the best "customer first" thing I had seen in a long time. Because, while it cost more to do, it showed a real concern for meeting the needs of the consumer.

For BP: I think you should keep both. Use the bottles for larger sizes of BP
(8 oz and 16 oz) and tubes for the smaller (2 oz and 4 oz). But, go back to including both the pump and flip tops with the bottles.

For Cleanser: Keep the nice large bottles and then provide the travel size.

For Moisturizer: I still like the 8 oz bottle with the choice of flip top or pump.

AHA: Can't wait to see what it comes in!

Thanks Dan!

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Posted 12 February 2008 - 07:53 PM

The Bottles are fine for the cleanser and moisturizer but the B.P should keep the tubes.

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Posted 12 February 2008 - 09:06 PM

I definitely like the tubes better, just not in something like a 16oz. As many others have said, the blue tube design is very nice and professional looking. I think it gives the product a better image to new buyers.

Something I've been wondering too, does anyone know if theres a difference in shipping cost between shipping the 2 4oz tubes, and one 8oz pump? I'm too lazy to re-register at the store...
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