Birchbox April 2014 - SPOILERS

[KatieKat]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachel S /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by KatieKat /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I also received this email on a sub that is already a yearly subscription...



Are you nearing the end of your year? I just upgraded last month to a yearly so I'm bummed about missing out on this code! My other sub is still monthly. I haven't gotten this email on that sub, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to take the plunge on a yearly for that account yet anyway. No, I actually just renewed my yearly subscription 2 months ago, so I have a lot of time left on it.

 

[AngieSue]

Quote: Originally Posted by puppymomofthree /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Too funny--I think they heard me about the updating to a yearly sub with a code only idea!  Within minutes I got this e-mail, which is funny, because I have an annual sub on that account!  

  BB is watching me!  Ok BB, I want super wonderful new products in the BB Bonus Shop that can be added with a coupon code!

Looking for an easy way to score 2 free Birchboxes? Just upgrade to a yearly subscription by April 17—you’ll get two complimentary boxes per year, plus 99 Birchbox Points just for signing up. Talk about a pretty fab deal. Just use codeYEARLY99 at checkout. I got the same email and decided to upgrade. Heck, I've been paying monthly for almost 2 years. So, I'm getting 2 free boxes, got the 99 BB Points and there was a 10% discount so I paid $99 for the year.

 

[itsMac]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigerlilly6309 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I got The Balm last month.  It works as a great lip stain too. 
I agree! I actually like theBalm as a lip stain better than my benetint cha cha! The cream base makes you have more control while applying vs the benetint!

 

[elizabethrose]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachel S /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by elizabethrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  7 item box!!  I guess the Nyakio are the foils though?  And I can't eat the KIND bars- at least I don't think so.  I'm currently raw and vegan (2 month detox), so I mean, I guess it could wait around for a few months when I go veggie again?  Eyeliner's in silver, got an email confirmation about it.  AND WHY DO YOU KEEP SENDING ME NAILPOLISH BIRCHBOX?  I have so much.  I guess I'm hoping for the green?
What box number is this? I only see 6 items and it's coming up kinda strange with the photos. But still that is a pretty nice box! I'm really curious about the Kenyan Coffee Face Polish!

Edit: Nevermind looks like you and @MissTrix are getting the same box! I see all 7 on the photo she posted. COOL

Yeah!  That's what I was going to say /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  It's box 32!  https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/april-2014/april-2014-bb32

Just took me a little bit to find it.  I'm really excited about the box!  And I can't complain about 7 items to review!  My only weirdness is that I've received the Color Club now FIVE TIMES since December of 2012.  Maybe I should go find out if I have nails checked off lol.  I only wear black nail polish!  Maybe I'll sell all of my gently used polishes on Reddit and make some cash.  My stash is insanity!

 

[ashleylind]

I decided to resub box 3. 

 

 

[natashaia]

I need to e-mail BB... my profile basically only says I'm interested in Organic/Natural products. With so many good options, I got the Anastasia Brow Gel, Supergoop CC cream, Color Club, KIND bar, and the PC BHA gel. I just can't figure out why over 40 months, they have never "gotten me". I was hoping for the NYAKIO products, especially the face polish. Hopefully I can swap for it. I can't use PC BHA gel, but it's not natural anyways. Supergoop is crap -- they claim 100% natural then fill the CC cream with silicones, which isn't a natural ingredient. Super excited abotu the KIND bars, and although not "natural", I'm happy to have the brow gel on hand. Color club -- depends on the color! I hope I don't get gold, because I have a CC gold already (which I LOOOOVE for summer pedicures, it lasts forever on my toes and looks great with a tan). Oh well, I need to remind myself I sub'd this month because it paid me $5!

The nyakio are foils. If you want to trade for fouls, I would be happy to trade for the bha gel!

 

[hitchcockblonde]

To those of you getting the Number 4 hair masque - it is seriously amazing. One of the few foils I would be truly psyched to get, and I already have a whole bottle. Definitely give it a try. It's magical stuff.

 

[disconik]

Quote: Originally Posted by hsalt /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Man, I really rarely complain about my Birchbox, but this month was a real bust for me:

Gilchrist & Soames Body Wash -- Just got the stupid G&S shampoo/conditioner products last month too, stop sending me hotel freebies Birchbox!

Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator -- Got Paula's Choice 2 months ago and generally not a fan of her products. But I'll say at least this fits my profile.

Miss Jessie's Transitioner Magic - Made for hair transitioning from relaxed to natural...I mean, it is great that they are sending products for people with specific needs...but I don't have relaxed hair. This one is a huge WTF for me. 

Sumita Eyeliner-- the one thing I am excited to try! Crossing my fingers for plum, betting on black.

KIND Bar - okay, this is fine too.

Overall, just really unexcited, bleh! Can't decide if it would be worth it to reach out to BB or not...I doubt they would do anything, since this is the risk we take with monthly subs I suppose? Meh. This was my last month on my yearly and it is not leaving a very good taste in my mouth about wanting to renew!


We can be bummed out box twins together.  And I got the G&S shampoo/conditioner last month and slammed it.  I'm really irritated that they'd send me another one.  I'm in the same WTF boat as you on the Miss Jessie's.  If the eyeliner is black, it's going up for trade or the UD i'm getting in my ipsy bag is going up for trade.  

 

[Amby6912]

Well, even though I won't get to open my boces and use them for another week or so I looked. And I'll probably keep tormenting myself wishing I had my boxes to play with all the pretty stuff...but since I'm packing pretty much everything in the house right now, I suppose there's no time to enjoy anything. I packed all but a small thing of my makeup and skincare yesterday. Just a few essentials to get me through.

Main account:

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/april-2014/april-2014-bb27

Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner

Beauty Protector Protect and Detangle

Supergoop! Daily Correct CC Cream

Color Club

Kind bar

Second account: 

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/april-2014/april-2014-bb14

Number 4 Reconstructing Masque

Harvey Prince Yogini

Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner

Number 4 Clarifying Shampoo

Color Club

Kind bar

While I am getting two Sumita liners and two Color Club polishes I'm happy with both boxes! I finally get to find out what is so special about the Beauty Protector spray without having to spend my points! And well, I am getting a LOT of liner this month. So far out of the 5 boxes I get I am getting a liner in 3 of them! Hopefully the two Sumita liners will be different colors! Can't wait to try the BP spray! 

 

[lauravee]

Anyone else's box page/shipping not updated? They charged my credit card but my box is still showing March. 

 

[hitchcockblonde]

My mail account is getting... Number 4 Masque Number 4 Clarifying Shampoo Sumita Eye Pencil Harvey Prince Yogini Color Club Gala Gem Polish Kind Bar Opinions... Surprisingly the dupe of the hair products don't upset me that much. I'll use them. It's not like a dupe of something I won't use. The eye pencil makes me happy as long as it's not lime green or black. If it's purple I'll be happy! The perfume... well I haven't gotten a Harvey Prince one yet so I'm kinda happy to try one. I hope it is something I will wear. I am happy for the nail polish IF it's in blue or (preferably) green. I'll toss the Kind bar into my purse. Diabetics always need snack around. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Over all I am happy with both boxes. I think it's a good variety for me! The only item I won't use is the nail art. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I'm getting this box too. I'm really glad I learned the trick of making an account with no profile -- you guys are onto something there. I like the no profile box much better than the boxes with the accurate profile I carefully filled out. This month, that account is getting a Frederick Fekkai foil I've already gotten a million times and some other stuff that doesn't interest me at all except for The Balm. Not sure what this means, lol, but I think I'm going to stick with no profile!

 

[nolongerhere1723]

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

We can be bummed out box twins together.  And I got the G&S shampoo/conditioner last month and slammed it.  I'm really irritated that they'd send me another one.  I'm in the same WTF boat as you on the Miss Jessie's.  If the eyeliner is black, it's going up for trade or the UD i'm getting in my ipsy bag is going up for trade.  
Ugh, yeah, bad box buddies! I really don't get the Miss Jessie's thing and am annoyed by it. To me it's the same thing as getting sent a foundation in the wrong color (which BB clearly tries not to do)...it is a very specific hair concern that I have clearly indicated in my profile that I do NOT have. 

 

[hitchcockblonde]

Do you guys think they take our purchase history into account when sending boxes? I don't actually use many hair products, but I buy both of mine at Birchbox, so I feel like maybe that's why they send me shampoo samples every month.

 

[Bizgirlva]

Whoa I'm getting a crap ton of Color Club and Kind bars!

Box 39



Box 27



Box 33



Box 3



Box 2



I wonder if I'll score all four shades of polish? 

Other dups are Supergoop, Anastasia and Beauty Protector.  So I'll have a few things to swap and lots of kind bars to eat!  

 

[natashaia]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Whoa I'm getting a crap ton of Color Club and Kind bars!

Box 39



Box 27



Box 33



Box 3



Box 2



I wonder if I'll score all four shades of polish? 

Other dups are Supergoop, Anastasia and Beauty Protector.  So I'll have a few things to swap and lots of kind bars to eat!  
you received the paula's choice aha and bha! thats awesome. 

 

[Jamie P]

Does anyone know if the Paula's choice liquid bha sample is a foil? I love that stuff, but because it's liquid it's terribly difficult to sample as a foil. I know from experience. My skin hates the aha. I have that deluxe sample from a previous order.

 

[Tamarin]

Pretty happy overall with my boxes. I've never tried any No 4 products before, what's with all the hate for them?

Promo account: 

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/april-2014/april-2014-bb14 

It seems like a lot of people are getting this box, I just hope I get the plum sumita.  And hopefully a different color of the polish.

Main account (don't know box #):

I got the balm on my promo account last month but traded it...I may try it this time as a lip stain.  This is the first time since Dec that I'm getting perfume, and I did select "no more than 6" so it looks like that works =)

The pic doesn't show up properly but the last item is the kind bar.

Your April Products
  Atelier Cologne Cédrat Enivrant Cologne Absolue - 100ml 118 $105.00 Ships Free
  Color Club Gala's Gems Collection 2 $13.00 Ships Free
  Davines Oi / All in One Milk 1 $28.00 Ships Free
  theBalm® cosmetics How ‘Bout Them Apples?â„¢ 5253 $32.00 Ships Free
  KIND Healthy Grain Bars 5 $11.88 Ships Free
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[AshJs3]

Does anyone know if the Paula's choice liquid bha sample is a foil? I love that stuff, but because it's liquid it's terribly difficult to sample as a foil. I know from experience. My skin hates the aha. I have that deluxe sample from a previous order.

I can see one of them on Instagram and it's a pretty big bottle. Can't tell which one it is though.

 

[Rachel S]

Quote:Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Whoa I'm getting a crap ton of Color Club and Kind bars!

Box 39

Box 27

Box 33

Box 3

Box 2

I wonder if I'll score all four shades of polish? 

Other dups are Supergoop, Anastasia and Beauty Protector.  So I'll have a few things to swap and lots of kind bars to eat!  


Holy moly, you have 5 accounts!!! Haha you are one dedciated BB subscriber. Did you have to create new emails just to do that? I would be too scared of dupes to do more than 2 accounts. I'm a wuss! But across your subs you are getting some good stuff! Woohoo

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Does anyone know if the Paula's choice liquid bha sample is a foil? I love that stuff, but because it's liquid it's terribly difficult to sample as a foil. I know from experience. My skin hates the aha. I have that deluxe sample from a previous order.

Not totally sure about this one but I've gotten two other PC samples through BB & they were both little tubes /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />