Birchbox April 2014 - SPOILERS

[itsMac]

Quote: Originally Posted by jbrookeb /img/forum/go_quote.gif


You, my friend, are awesome!!

Virtual High Five

(plus a churning butter emoticon)

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by bronzeandblush /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I got the Maple Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt and it didn't contain almonds /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Ingredients - whole grains (gluten free oats, brown rice, millet, gluten free oat flour, buckwheat, amaranth, quinoa), tapioca syrup, pumpkin seeds, non GMO canola oil, coconut, sunflower seeds, honey, evaporated cane juice, maple syrup, brown rice syrup, gum acacia, sea salt, natural maple flavor, natural vitamin E

Allergen Information - Contains coconut
Thank you! I'm allergic to almonds. The chocolate last month had almonds, so I was gonna be sad if I had to miss out on two treats. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[KatieKat]

For those of you that already have the Kind bars, I'm curious: are they chewy or crunchy?

 

[KNT101184]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachel85 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Got my box today!!!


I love everything in it. I've gotten Bp spray before on my other account. But I am happy to have it again. I wasn't very excited about the kind bar but it was so good I'm going to run out to buy more today. Love the nail polish, eyeliner, and cc cream too. I am so happy with my box.
I received two of these boxes today.  And I'm not too upset that I got duplicates!  Though I might try trading some of it..

 

[LizGeary]

I don't think there is a single box that I would just outright hate.. Or a sample that I'd be pissed getting a dupe of. That's pretty cool! The lotion last month was just TOO MUCH! Glad to see more makeup, nails, and shampoo.. That's the stuff I want /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

First off let me say .. Yea I'm quoting myself. I wanted to take back my previous statement.. I don't think I can handle ONE MORE bp spray.. I have 4 bottles between sample packs and boxes. I mean I love this stuff but I need a break. I'm starting to look like a hoarder!

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

For those of you that already have the Kind bars, I'm curious: are they chewy or crunchy?

They are a combination of both! I absolutely love them and will be buying a couple more boxes from Birchbox, because its cheaper than buying them at Target(where I normally get them).

 

[KNT101184]

Quote: Originally Posted by bwgraham /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I received jamun the deep purple but it seems really dark in color at first i didnt even think it was purple, but after really looking it is definitely a plum color


Ha!  That's the color I got - I thought it was black!  Good to know before I tried it and got a surprise!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

They are a combination of both! I absolutely love them and will be buying a couple more boxes from Birchbox, because its cheaper than buying them at Target(where I normally get them).

Oooh. I have barely bothered to keep up with the box this month besides glancing through the thread posts. I'm so happy that Kind will be in the shop then! Discount code plus points... Yeah id totally rather buy snacks and tea (which will be consumed) than make up (which may go unused for a long time)

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Oooh. I have barely bothered to keep up with the box this month besides glancing through the thread posts. I'm so happy that Kind will be in the shop then! Discount code plus points... Yeah id totally rather buy snacks and tea (which will be consumed) than make up (which may go unused for a long time)

I agree, I don't think I've ever purchased makeup through the BB shop. It's been mostly tea and hair care. I'm trying to rack up some points to do a big splurge!

 

[cherienova]

Quote: Originally Posted by tulippop /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  awesome box!  I got this exact box except my beauty protector leaked everywhere XD
I also just received this box...must have been a popular one this month. Good variety in products...nothing to complain about. The polish color is super pretty and a soft, sky blue. Pretty happy! 

Never received my box this early...I can't even review the items yet...doh /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[wadedl]

Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif


They are a combination of both! I absolutely love them and will be buying a couple more boxes from Birchbox, because its cheaper than buying them at Target(where I normally get them).
I think they are on sale at Target this week. I noticed they were out of stock in the BB shop.

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by wadedl /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I think they are on sale at Target this week. I noticed they were out of stock in the BB shop.
Everything is out of stock in the BB shop. lol. I've been trying to place an order for a week now, with no luck.

 

[wadedl]

Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Everything is out of stock in the BB shop. lol. I've been trying to place an order for a week now, with no luck.
I forgot about the warehouse moving. They are supposed to ship my shampoo I ordered 2 weeks ago on the 11th.

 

[inlustro]

Quote: Originally Posted by queenofperil /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
How many times has this actually happened, though? And the Twistband/Color Club repeats are usually different colors from different collections, aren't they? I don't think I've seen anyone get two colors of nail polish from the same collection.
Someone's probably answered this already, but just chiming in. I've actually had repeats of color club from the same collection, but different colors. Specifically, the wanderlust collection. I received the white one month, then the green the next, on the same account. And same with Eyeko, I got the black liner early on in my subscription, and about a year later bot the purple liner.

 

[katielp]

LOVE my box!! Can't believe I got two makeup items!

 

[wadedl]

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LOVE my box!! Can't believe I got two makeup items!
That box is amazing! I love the Sumita liner and I traded for and bought that shampoo after trying it. I have been dying to try the blush, blue nail polish my fave and a yummy treat! Now just hoping my box is as good as yours!

 

[pooteeweet213]

Quote: Originally Posted by bronzeandblush /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by tulippop /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  awesome box!  I got this exact box except my beauty protector leaked everywhere XD
Uh oh!  Did you contact Birchbox?  Also, if you get the beauty protector and it won't squirt for you, keep trying.  I literally had to pump the sprayer for like a minute, but it worker eventually.

I had a friend who's wasn't spraying either and emailed CS about it. In response they sent her this gif - http://d3dtge3k8ykfdj.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/beautyprotector_550x550_64.gif - How funny is that? So I guess opening it a little helps.

 

[Ashitude]

I was so excited to try the brow gel. I can't get any more than a little tiny speck at the end of the brush.

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Originally Posted by KatieKat /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  For those of you that already have the Kind bars, I'm curious: are they chewy or crunchy?
Chewy with crunchy nuts.

I did not like the taste the first couple of chews but then I loved it. I will definitely be buying more.

 

[inlustro]

Quote: Originally Posted by notapoet /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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Thanks! I mean, if I was going to get duplicate boxes, I'm cool with it being this one. I'm just worried about it happening a bunch, if this happened my second month. Oh well!
It won't completely eliminate your chances of getting the same box on multiple accounts, but it certainly helps -- change the profiles so they are dramatically different. For my main sub, I tried to answer everything as accurately as possible, classic/low maintenance, looking for lots of samples, redness and skincare concerns, only air dry my hair, real income level, etc. For the other sub, I said I was adventurous, pro at makeup, blow dry my hair, and am a jet-setting millionaire. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Edit: just finished the rest of the thread and see that some folks who have tried this still get dupes. It's a mystery! lol  I do agree with one person's theory that the age of the account has something to do with it, because of the "won't send you dupes on one account" rule. Theoretically, if you start two accounts at roughly the same time, the longer it goes on, the more likely you'll be restricted to the same small selection of possible boxes. Whereas, if your 2nd box is started about a year after the first, that newer box will have almost all the possibilities whereas the first will be much more restricted, and you have less of a chance of getting the exact same box. That's my theory anyway. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jennm149]

Quote: Originally Posted by tulippop /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by bronzeandblush /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Uh oh!  Did you contact Birchbox?  Also, if you get the beauty protector and it won't squirt for you, keep trying.  I literally had to pump the sprayer for like a minute, but it worker eventually.
I actually did about 1 hour ago and already got a reply.  They're sending me a new box but it may have different items and that I could keep this box.  I think the beauty protector is pretty empty now but my box smells awesome!  I'm surprised they're sending me a whole new box when everything is usable except for the beauty protector (which I really wanted to try)


Make sure you review the products that were in that box before they send the new one.  You'll get points for both!