I got excited to receive my "mystery box" and realized there were reviews when I came to check on the status. Preemptively writing this review with 3 stars so there is a response that reminds me to come back. If this mystery box really is just a scam to offload towels, I'll be incredibly annoyed.
Receiving a towel instead of an actual skincare product could be considered deceptive marketing and potentially a scam.
Expectation vs. Reality: The listing clearly states that for $5, you will receive a "surprise Lumin product" valued up to $20. The word product strongly implies skincare, especially given the brand's emphasis on skincare solutions. A towel is not a skincare product—it's an accessory.
Implied Value: The description suggests that the item received should have a value of up to $20. If the towel does not meet this valuation or is not a typical product Lumin sells in that range, this could be considered misleading.
Pattern of Complaints: If many others are reporting the same experience, it indicates that this is not an isolated incident but a systematic practice. That strengthens the case that the company is using misleading advertising.
Legal & Ethical Issues: In many jurisdictions, advertising something in a way that creates a reasonable expectation of one thing but delivering something else (especially something of significantly lower value) could be considered false advertising or bait-and-switch tactics, which are legally questionable.
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