Birchbox April 2013

[JC327]

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

Thanks ladies!  I totally agree.  But just as there are icky people in the world, the world is full of so many awesome people!  And I really believe if you put good energy into the world it comes back to you!

Maybe that is why my BBs are improving, I am banking "karma" points /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> LOL

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I agree, I have meet so many nice people and the surely do make up for all the bad experiences.

 

[lexxies22]

I know that's why I said never mind about Mineresse promo.. What a rip off

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by ttanner2005 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My previous mail woman went to deliver a package to my house, and decided that it was okay to open my unlocked car and put it inside the car.  I understand that she was trying to protect the package from the elements, but that doesn't give her the right to open my car.  I reported her too, and now I have a different mail woman.

Wow that's scary because who knows if she could have taken anything also if she had done it to someone else.

 

[nicepenguins]

Just cashed in some points on the home box. For $15, I'm getting beauty protector, the amika mini styler, the home box, a pick two, and some cute salad servers for summer. I just want to  show this to all of the people on the fb page who keep going on about birchbox not being worth $10/month. I've been here for a year and this is my third order with points where I've paid almost nothing for stuff I really wanted. YAY.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

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

Just cashed in some points on the home box. For $15, I'm getting beauty protector, the amika mini styler, the home box, a pick two, and some cute salad servers for summer. I just want to  show this to all of the people on the fb page who keep going on about birchbox not being worth $10/month. I've been here for a year and this is my third order with points where I've paid almost nothing for stuff I really wanted. YAY.

Dang, that's impressive! I can never save up more than 100 points at a time, but it's still SO worth it to take $10 bucks off my orders. Plus the pick twos & the promo codes. The points system definitely makes the $10/month worth it for me. 

 

[JC327]

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

BB just released the latest birchbox home!

From the website:

This limited edition collection features an array of garden-inspired home and lifestyle products. Let’s start with the edibles: mini-jars of Sarabeth's award-winning strawberry-raspberry and peach-apricot preserves. Gift Republic’s Grow Me: Mini Herb and Vegetable Growing Kit has everything you need to grow fresh basil on your windowsill, and for trips to the market in search of delicious seasonal produce, bring along your BAGGU® Market Shopping Bagand Birchbox Shopping List with you before you load up on fresh seasonal produce. In the kitchen, use the Core Bamboo Radish Print Utility Knife to cut, peel, or slice the ingredients in your favorite recipes, and then replenish your hands with TOCCA’s Crema da Mano Luxe. Spruce up your living space withLAFCO's Little Luxuries Candle Tin, and dab on L'OCCITANE’s lovely Jasmin & Bergamot Eau de Toilette.



Are any of you tempted??

I am seriously tempted April has been a bad month for my wallet.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I know that's why I said never mind about Mineresse promo.. What a rip off

It's actually a very good deal if you're genuinely interested in trying their products, because any other time their products are really expensive and the shipping from australia is pricey too. If you're just trying to hoard a bunch of products for the hell of it...yes not so much worth it.

In all my years on the internet I've never seen a company just give away 6 full sized makeup products with paying a dime, it's always going to cost something somewhere. They made it pretty clear on their site that you pay S&H for each item.

 

[lovepink]

I got 2 teabags!  Since it is super windy and chilly tonight I am going to use my Keurig for my hot water and try the tea!  I am not sure how I feel about the SuperGoop.  I don't like the name lol.  Goop just sounds so gross!  If you can't try it, bring it to the trade if you can make it!

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


I wish mine would get on the same truck as yours lol. How many tea bags are in there? The only thing I'm a little nervous for is the Supergoop product because my skin reacts awfully to their face formula. We shall see!

 

[JC327]

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

Jenn - my box page finally updated and it looks like I'm getting the same box you, yayy!! We'll have to compare notes on the tea

Looks like we are box triplets!

 

[JessP]

Looks like we are box triplets!

Yay! I'm super excited for this box! Mine's not slated to arrive until the 16th, though, and I am not patient lol.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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

It's really not a bad deal if you're genuinely interested in trying they're products, because any other time their products are really expensive and the shipping from australia is pricey too. If you're just trying to hoard a bunch of products for the hell of it...yes not so much worth it.

^^^ pretty much

Also, there are a couple of reasons why Mirenesse seem exorbitantly expensive compared to other products we purchase: the main one being that Australian cosmetics are ridiculously inflated.

As far as I can tell, their products are actually fairly high quality and probably are justifiable as a mid-high end brand in Australia, but when you convert it back to USD, the monetary value ends well into high-end brand name territory. ModelCo doesn't seem to have this problem, so I think Mirenesse is mostly still trying to work out their business strategy. I do hope they make their prices slightly more accessible and get picked up by more subscription services/stores.

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

^^^ pretty much

Also, there are a couple of reasons why Mirenesse seem exorbitantly expensive compared to other products we purchase: the main one being that Australian cosmetics are ridiculously inflated.

As far as I can tell, their products are actually fairly high quality and probably are justifiable as a mid-high end brand in Australia, but when you convert it back to USD, the monetary value ends well into high-end brand name territory. ModelCo doesn't seem to have this problem, so I think Mirenesse is mostly still trying to work out their business strategy. I do hope they make their prices slightly more accessible and get picked up by more subscription services/stores.

I agree. Their products are great quality, I would just never pay full price. But would I buy a "free" lip bomb that would normally be $45 when you factor in shipping for $8? Absolutely. They do these "free trial" sales often enough too that if you ordered 1 product for $8 each time they did it you'd end up with a nice little collection. I'll happily pay the amount I'd spend to pick one thing up in the drug store to get something cruelty free and paraben free.

 

[JC327]

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

I'm going to test out the Mirenesse today. I got, Starlet, which is very bright. I am a little on the pale side with dark hair and blue eyes so I'm curious to see how it looks on me.

I wonder if we are all getting the same Mirenesse shade since we are all getting the same box.

 

[beautymadn3ss]

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

No- the Weleda 3 foils counts as one X(

Awww that sucks /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[beautymadn3ss]

Quote: Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
My box in my second account is heavy! Never had a box that big! .8830 oz!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> nice! Do you know what you're getting?

 

[Yeti]

BB just released the latest birchbox home! From the website: This limited edition collection features an array of garden-inspired home and lifestyle products. Let’s start with the edibles:  mini-jars of Sarabeth's award-winning strawberry-raspberry and peach-apricot preserves .  Gift Republic’s Grow Me: Mini Herb and Vegetable Growing Kit  has everything you need to grow fresh basil on your windowsill, and for trips to the market in search of delicious seasonal produce, bring along your  BAGGU® Market Shopping Bag and  Birchbox Shopping List  with you before you load up on fresh seasonal produce. In the kitchen, use the  Core Bamboo Radish Print Utility Knife  to cut, peel, or slice the ingredients in your favorite recipes, and then replenish your hands with  TOCCA’s Crema da Mano Luxe . Spruce up your living space with LAFCO's Little Luxuries Candle Tin , and dab on  L'OCCITANE’s lovely Jasmin & Bergamot Eau de Toilette . Are any of you tempted??

I caved so fast... Seriously everything in that collection looks extremely useful for me. It's a lot of money in general, but a great deal for what's included. And it qualifies for the plus two pack, and apparently even the bamboo cutlery deal... I can't wait to see everything in person =)

 

[JC327]

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






Woo!  I love everything in that little box!  I'll be happy with ANY of the Baggu bags (except for maybe the alpaca looking one), ANY of the Tocca lotions (che bello!), and I'll just pray not to get the Mint candle.  How exciting!  Plus the full size Color Club glitter polish, TIGI spray sample, NUXE wash sample AND two sets of bamboo cutlery.  All for no $$$.  Couldn't be happier!   Happy springtime to ME!  

Great haul!

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by jbird1175 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Wow! That is crazy! My Birchbox order got stolen once and that was all it took for me to have any packages sent to my work. I came home to my Birchbox box sitting in the lobby with the contents removed. I reported it to the P.O....nothing ever came of it. I did contact BB to let them know that my order/box came to me empty/possibly stolen and they totally replaced my order! How great is that?

Wow that's great!

 

[bwgraham]

Originally Posted by Charity1217 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

For those ladies that got the Mirenesse Lip product in your box, was it the same color that showed in your box pic?   I've noticed all the products we've seen is red, orange, or coral.  My box pic shows a pink one which I'm really hoping I get. 

my first box showed the orange one and that is the one i got.  my second sub shows a pink one--so hoping for this one...but i wont know til the 15th boo 

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by hiheather /img/forum/go_quote.gif
My box updated, I want nothing in it. Both my boxes from BB have been horrible for me.

Sorry to hear that, hopefully next month will be better for you.