Birchbox April 2013

[bonita22]

When you added the Bamboo cutlery to your Home box order, did it show up on your order with everything else?  I'm worried I won't be getting them because it isn't added on my Home box order page.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I got the bamboo cutlery with my order and it did not appear on my order page or the order confirmation. I did receive it with my order though.

 

[SweetTea]

Originally Posted by sabinebyrne /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Which one did you get? I got the Supergoop CC cream, and I liked it. When I first put it on, it was pretty heavy, but I attributed that to the high spf. After five minutes or so, I couldn't tell it was on me anymore, though.

I got the Juice Beauty one.

 

[vogliadivintage]

Originally Posted by bonita22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got the bamboo cutlery with my order and it did not appear on my order page or the order confirmation. I did receive it with my order though.

Thanks!  Hopefully I'll end up with them too then.  They're really cute!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by bonita22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got the bamboo cutlery with my order and it did not appear on my order page or the order confirmation. I did receive it with my order though.

That's good to know I was worried about that.

 

[kawaiimeows]

today was the perfect day to try the simple eyeroller. I only got six hours of sleep last night (it's becoming the usual lately) and when I woke up and felt puffy eyes I went straight for it in my box. I don't know if this is some kind of placebo effect but my eyes felt a lot better shortly thereafter! This is definitely something worth investing in, imo.

 

[lioness90]

As of this week, I'm a Birchbox subscriber. I think they're sending me an April box.

 

[Alexia561]

Am puzzled why they keep sending me oils when my profile states I have oily hair and combination skin? I double checked my profile and it's there, so have my doubts if they actually check before assigning boxes. Haven't been too thrilled with my boxes, so think I might cancel in favor of Beauty Box 5.

 

[Rbrent]

Originally Posted by fanchette /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I had box 13, with the missing wipes. I have seen maybe four different ways BB handled this and mine was the worst. Basically they told me "too bad, so sad" - wereas on this board alone I have noticed them awarding 50 or 100 points, or sending out the product.

I also didn't receive the wipes. I emailed them and I'm waiting for a response. You'd think they would have a standard method of dealing with customer complaints when clearly this is a widespread issue. Has anyone with Box 13 gotten the wipes?? 

Originally Posted by Brainwall /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Just curious--those of you who received the Caudalie eye cream--was your sample pretty much empty? I can squeeze mine down the middle completely without any product coming out. If I push it down bit by bit a little comes out, but the thing must not even be 1/3 full. Did I get a bad one? Or is this just a really really tiny sample?

Mine actually tried to squeeze itself out of the tube! I think there is barely anything in there, but just a lot of pressure at the top. These "deluxe" samples are really something. I haven't gotten a full sized anything in months or even something coming close to it! I don't think I will be renewing when my subscription runs out...

As someone else said, if this is the worse thing going on in my life I'm doing ok, but I'm still annoyed! 

 

[princess2010]

Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif

today was the perfect day to try the simple eyeroller. I only got six hours of sleep last night (it's becoming the usual lately) and when I woke up and felt puffy eyes I went straight for it in my box. I don't know if this is some kind of placebo effect but my eyes felt a lot better shortly thereafter! This is definitely something worth investing in, imo.

I absolutely LOVE that Simple eyeroller! The cooling effect feels so good! I can tell this summer I will be using it a LOT!

 

[jesemiaud]

Originally Posted by JimmyJazz /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Got my box:

The Youngblood mattifier:  I had some shine on my nose before and after.  Will try it again - maybe my technique was wrong.  Good news - it fits in the RX beauty thingy I got from the March Ipsy bag/glambag.

Caudalie divine oil - oh my - smells really really really nice.  Will need to use it more to see if I like it and if it works..who knows it might be a BB points saver for me...but for 49 bucks - it better rock my world and make me crave moistorizing my skin the way I really really need to do.

The Nexxus elixer - I gotta get this outta the way...it looks like spunk...I felt kinda porno when I put some on my hand to see what the texture was like...

I'm trying the strivectin tonight after I take my makeup off...and will also try my Weleda lotion.

Because the MUT board got super busy and I just don't have the stamina to read 15+ pages...what did you ladies think of the Strivectin (sp?) and the Weleda lotion?

I purchased a small bottle (.5 oz - but it seems much bigger to me) from Sephora for $9. I think it will last a long time since you only use a little. I really like it too!

 

[gemstone]

I also didn't receive the wipes. I emailed them and I'm waiting for a response. You'd think they would have a standard method of dealing with customer complaints when clearly this is a widespread issue. Has anyone with Box 13 gotten the wipes??  Mine actually tried to squeeze itself out of the tube! I think there is barely anything in there, but just a lot of pressure at the top. These "deluxe" samples are really something. I haven't gotten a full sized anything in months or even something coming close to it! I don't think I will be renewing when my subscription runs out... As someone else said, if this is the worse thing going on in my life I'm doing ok, but I'm still annoyed! 

Not to nit pick, but box 13 had a full size lip butter.

 

[ttanner2005]

Do you get points for reviews where you didn't try the product?

 

[tanya0949]

Y

Do you get points for reviews where you didn't try the product?

Yes, you'll get your points even if you select you haven't tried it yet.

 

[BlackMagicRose]

I successfully depotted the Mirenesse. The packaging was so pretty, but I really didn't see myself messing around with sharpening it all the time. It was a little messy, but now I can use a brush or my fingers to apply it and not have to sharpen it. 

 

[Rbrent]

Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Not to nit pick, but box 13 had a full size lip butter.

Oops! you're right! I guess I was fondly remembering the times when I got the full sized Stilla One Step Bronzer or the Eyeko liner, or a full sized Essie. I mean you obviously can't expect one of those in every box, but I think those all came in my second and third boxes (almost a year ago) and I have not received any thing like that since then. Guess I used up my good luck early /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[kawaiimeows]

Originally Posted by Rbrent /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oops! you're right! I guess I was fondly remembering the times when I got the full sized Stilla One Step Bronzer or the Eyeko liner, or a full sized Essie. I mean you obviously can't expect one of those in every box, but I think those all came in my second and third boxes (almost a year ago) and I have not received any thing like that since then. Guess I used up my good luck early /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

They've still sent out eyeko and essie in the last six months at least. It's really just luck of the draw, which is why I've stopped looking at it as "i'm subbing because i hope to get the big ticket" and instead look at it as "i'm subbing to try new things" because the latter is really why they exist.

 

[meaganola]

Y Yes, you'll get your points even if you select you haven't tried it yet.

I really wish they had a freeform box to explain why we didn't try something. For example, I don't own a hair dryer, so all of that heat-activated hair stuff is useless to me. But they have removed all of those boxes in the feedback section, so I'm assuming/guessing they don't care any more.

 

[ashleyanner]

I am in LOVE 

 with the Atelier perfume in my box...I think it's the Ambre Nue Petite.  Man oh man, I'm going to have to save points to buy a bottle.  Asked the boyfriend what he thought of it and he replied "It smells like the outdoors"...which I took as him liking it.  Usually it's "You smell like an old lady."  So this one is a definite winner in my book!

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I really wish they had a freeform box to explain why we didn't try something. For example, I don't own a hair dryer, so all of that heat-activated hair stuff is useless to me. But they have removed all of those boxes in the feedback section, so I'm assuming/guessing they don't care any more.

I wish there was an option under 'why are you not planning to purchase' an item for 'price point'....I always put 'other' because the fact is i'm too broke to buy most full sizes, so that's usually my reason.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I wish there was an option under 'why are you not planning to purchase' an item for 'price point'....I always put 'other' because the fact is i'm too broke to buy most full sizes, so that's usually my reason.

Oh same! It's like - yeah this is great but I'm not going to spend $100 on perfume.