Birchbox April 2015 (Spoilers)

[artemiss]

Let's just hope we don't start seeing products with donkey oil in them... that has started so many debates in the memebox forums!

I googled this. I am more confused now than I was before, and not sure if I should be horrified, amused or just continue to be bemused..

 

[nikkiaust17]

man, im getting the box with the harvey body butter, the lafresh wipes and the beaver shampoo and conditioner too, def my crappiest box yet, and the shampoo only costs 15 bucks, one of them might as well be full size compared to the value of the box this month, ahh cant win every month i guess

 

[wereadsgood]

After looking at what I am getting, I think I am  most excited about the Rifle Paper box itself. Sad

 

[sweetharlot]

I'm getting the bee venom stuff and I'm annoyed because I'm allergic and can't use it. Why would they want to send out something many people won't be able to try due to allergies? It seems messed up to send out literal venom like that..I understand it is (probably) not going to kill anyone but something like this seems too far out of the box to send out. Even if I wasn't highly allergic to bees I still wouldn't like the idea.

 

[theori3]

I'm getting the bee venom stuff and I'm annoyed because I'm allergic and can't use it. Why would they want to send out something many people won't be able to try due to allergies? It seems messed up to send out literal venom like that..I understand it is (probably) not going to kill anyone but something like this seems too far out of the box to send out. Even if I wasn't highly allergic to bees I still wouldn't like the idea.

I see what you're saying, but people are also allergic to rose, aloe, and other ingredients commonly found in skincare. Many people subscribe to Birchbox and other beauty sample services to try new products from new brands, so I get why it's included.

 

[Haley Hayes]

I'm getting the bee venom stuff and I'm annoyed because I'm allergic and can't use it. Why would they want to send out something many people won't be able to try due to allergies? It seems messed up to send out literal venom like that..I understand it is (probably) not going to kill anyone but something like this seems too far out of the box to send out. Even if I wasn't highly allergic to bees I still wouldn't like the idea.

Having allergies (not bees) myself, I totally understand your feelings on the issue. I do not go anywhere without a benedryl in my pocket. I have no worse fear than the fear of not being able to breath.  

 I think their feeling on the matter, is that, if you are allergic to bees, you will know not to use it. It is a relatively small percentage of people that are allergic vs. not. Bee venom is popular and proving to have great results for it's purpose. 

Because bee venom is so hot right now, you should be able to work out a really good swap for that. Also you might be able to contact their customer service and explain that it is something that you would not even be able to try and you never know, maybe they will give you some points or something. 

 

[erinedavis44]

I just checked my box through the cheat link and it is only showing two items so far: Jouer lipgloss and hunthia Rowley liner (I think this is probably my $20 upgrade)?. My actual box isn't showing yet but I did pick the Jane Iredale.

 

[button6004]

Oh, yuck. I'm getting:

Whish Shave Cream (Meh, I've gotten it before)

Jouer Tint (My PYS)

Laqa Lip Lube (I've gotten this TWICE before)

Beaver Shampoo

Beaver Conditioner

No thank you, Birchbox! Please let this be a mistake.

This is my box too.  I'm not happy that, like you, I'm getting two repeats in the same box.  I've only been with BB for a year, so its frustrating that I'm getting dupes already.  Like, I would have liked the Cynthia Rowley lippie- I haven't gotten that in a box yet. 

 

[SouthernSass]

Just got caught up on the last week of posts. Scared to look at my cheat now...... Let's hope we see some improvement on the 10th. Is anyone having any luck with box pages?

 

[artemiss]

I'm getting the bee venom stuff and I'm annoyed because I'm allergic and can't use it. Why would they want to send out something many people won't be able to try due to allergies? It seems messed up to send out literal venom like that..I understand it is (probably) not going to kill anyone but something like this seems too far out of the box to send out. Even if I wasn't highly allergic to bees I still wouldn't like the idea.

Personally, I'd LOVE the bee venom mask, as would a lot of people, I'm guessing.

Plus, I am also allergic to beestings to the point I had to carry an epipen as kid 'just in case' the severe swelling reaction I got didn't respond to benadryl or was in face/neck/torso, but the masks/bee venom products don't give me a reaction for whatever reason, and they're some of my favorite skincare products right now. 

ETA: I do avoid using them on broken skin, like active pimples, also 'just in case' that might trigger a reaction. I also did an inner arm spot test well before I slathered it on my face.

 

[biancardi]

I am allergic to rose and get rose products all the time.....rose is more popular in skin care than bee venom, alas....

I've been wanting to try that mask out, but I guess birchbox thinks I need another glittery highlighter on my aging face.

 

[cpl100]

My fifth item loaded:  Harvey Prince Hello body butter.  

So weird!  My fifth item disappeared again from my page (not cheat).  Hope I get something better!

My other box (curated) is due for delivery today!

 

[button6004]

Im another who would love the bee venom mask, and I'm getting 2 repeat items. 

 

[somedaysunday]

Is it strange that I'm still only seeing the March tracking info?  I'm getting the curated box this time, so I was thinking I might get it this week instead of next.

Between this and Popsugar, the lack of shipping info is making me crazy.  

 

[Zillah Nomura]

Does anyone else have two separate packages in your BB tracking? I have package 1, then tracking info. And package 2, also with tracking info. It's listed under my April box shipping info link.

 

[somedaysunday]

Does anyone else have two separate packages in your BB tracking? I have package 1, then tracking info. And package 2, also with tracking info. It's listed under my April box shipping info link.

Did you do an add-on? Might be that, if you opted in.

 

[Zillah Nomura]

Did you do an add-on? Might be that, if you opted in.

Nope, no add on's this month. I'm wondering if they forgot to add something to my box since it is the curated NY box. I'm just confused. 

 

[somedaysunday]

Nope, no add on's this month. I'm wondering if they forgot to add something to my box since it is the curated NY box. I'm just confused. 

Weird! Well...maybe you'll get two of the pretty boxes out of it? I hope you do!

 

[Zillah Nomura]

Weird! Well...maybe you'll get two of the pretty boxes out of it? I hope you do!

Thank you! I'd be ecstatic if that happened!

 

[Sunfish]

Just got caught up on the last week of posts. Scared to look at my cheat now...... Let's hope we see some improvement on the 10th. Is anyone having any luck with box pages?

My box that I posted yesterday - no cheat needed - is still loaded/ unchanged. Non clicky truck still.