Birchbox April 2015 (Spoilers)

[LethalLesal]

Holy moly I need that tote.  I've never spent $28 on a simple tote before, but omfg... i NEED it. 

And I really want the NY box, but I want the pretty rifle box everyone else is going to get. 

What a conundrum. 

 

[Cluck Gable]

The tote is beautiful, but I think it actually says Rifle Paper Company (or at least what looks like that) on the bottom right there? $28 for a tote would be fine, imo, but I'm not wild about the writing. I think it spoils an otherwise exquisite tote.

But hey, just my two cents.

The Mad Men California box will be my pick for one account, because I haven't tried any of those products yet. And for the second account, I think I will leave it up to the Birchbox gods.

I think possibly the Pop beauty eyeshadow will be a disappointment. Lorelei didn't swatch the shadows well in the video, or it was edited awkwardly, so I'm not convinced the pigmentation is there. We shall see...

 

[LethalLesal]

How big is the sample size of the Cargo blush?  Quarter sized?  A little bigger?  

I'm trying to make up my mind now on which April box to go with.  TIA =)

 

[LethalLesal]

The tote is beautiful, but I think it actually says Rifle Paper Company (or at least what looks like that) on the bottom right there? $28 for a tote would be fine, imo, but I'm not wild about the writing. I think it spoils an otherwise exquisite tote.

But hey, just my two cents.

Lmao.  I actually literally JUST talked myself out of adding the tote on because of the writing.  I'm sure I can find a similar one that doesn't have a logo on it at Ross or Marshalls or World Market or something for a lot less.  It looks like it might even say Birchbox on it too.  

I only like logos on my bags that I spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on, and even then it had better be small (like my Coach Preston satchel in Sea Mist - https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/10/a1/07/10a107eb59925218c4b8325ccf8ef010.jpg)

 

[fancyfarmer]

Question, since this was my first Birchbox Plus purchase, I was wondering when they tend to send the confirmation email out? Thanks.

 

[Morgan Drewniany]

How big is the sample size of the Cargo blush?  Quarter sized?  A little bigger?  

I'm trying to make up my mind now on which April box to go with.  TIA =)

The Cargo sample is quite big - I got it last month. I'd say maybe it's the size of an American half-dollar and 1/4" thick. It's also a great peach for spring. If I didn't get it in my March bag I'd be all over it this month! 

 

[RedBadger]

I love the bag! My first upgrade  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[FreckledCanvas]

I don't understand the appeal of these add ons. They aren't offered at that much of a discount and you could always combine a 20% off code + your points to get them for so much less. 

Tote - $28 for $35 value (20%)

Tumbler and notepads -  $20 for $25 value (20%)

Unless they are limited quantity, it doesn't make sense. I bet they might sell out initially but I doubt they are really limited. 

Also that tumbler looks like one of those plasticy ones you put your own paper in, something you could probably DIY for $5. The notepads are pretty but how practical? What do people write in little notebooks? If they were blank greeting cards I could see the use. 

 

[LethalLesal]

The Cargo sample is quite big - I got it last month. I'd say maybe it's the size of an American half-dollar and 1/4" thick. It's also a great peach for spring. If I didn't get it in my March bag I'd be all over it this month! 

Hell yes!  I'm a total blush addict right now, and I wanted this one in my March box so bad, but I never get the stuff I'm coveting from them.  They sent me two masks in February ffs.  I'm all over that NY box. 

Thanks, love! 

 

[LethalLesal]

I don't understand the appeal of these add ons. They aren't offered at that much of a discount and you could always combine a 20% off code + your points to get them for so much less. 

Tote - $28 for $35 value (20%)

Tumbler and notepads -  $20 for $25 value (20%)

Unless they are limited quantity, it doesn't make sense. I bet they might sell out initially but I doubt they are really limited. 

Also that tumbler looks like one of those plasticy ones you put your own paper in, something you could probably DIY for $5. The notepads are pretty but how practical? What do people write in little notebooks? If they were blank greeting cards I could see the use. 

"Hey guys!  Here's something from a brand you've never heard of before.  It's worth $100, but we're only going to charge you $20 for it!  We PROMISE you it has that retail value, but there's no way of checking that because it's Birchbox exclusive!!!!"  

That's how I feel about every single add on of theirs ever.  

 

[artemiss]

Hell yes!  I'm a total blush addict right now, and I wanted this one in my March box so bad, but I never get the stuff I'm coveting from them.  They sent me two masks in February ffs.  I'm all over that NY box. 

Thanks, love! 

It is a really nice shade and size. I actually got it, passed mine onto a friend because I had just picked up the Nars Orgasm/Laguna duo last month, and instantly regretted not keeping it at least for travel, tbh.

 

[LethalLesal]

It is a really nice shade and size. I actually got it, passed mine onto a friend because I had just picked up the Nars Orgasm/Laguna duo last month, and instantly regretted not keeping it at least for travel, tbh.

I super need more friends who are into makeup so they can pass awesome along to me. 

 

[Jay.Aitch.Gee]

I don't understand the appeal of these add ons. They aren't offered at that much of a discount and you could always combine a 20% off code + your points to get them for so much less.   

That especially true with this month's plus items, imo. I also noticed that the Beauty Protector set is being offered in the "Spotlight on Haircare" add-on category for $23. In the regular Birchbox shop, it retails for $22.95.

Now, a nickel won't exactly break the bank (I hope), but how does RAISING the price AT ALL constitute an "exclusive discount?"

 

[FreckledCanvas]

That especially true with this month's plus items, imo. I also noticed that the Beauty Protector set is being offered in the "Spotlight on Haircare" add-on category for $23. In the regular Birchbox shop, it retails for $22.95.

Now, a nickel won't exactly break the bank (I hope), but how does RAISING the price AT ALL constitute an "exclusive discount?"

Wow, I didn't even notice that! Making these things "add ons" means people can't use points on them... I have a feeling if they weren't add-ons they'd end up in one of those 40% off sales eventually. I think the notebooks have actually been in that sale before. It's all hype. Rifle Paper Co. is EVERYWHERE now. 

 

[Megan Rosini]

I still can't figure out how to share my page

 

[Shayleemeadows]

I still can't figure out how to share my page

i can't share my page either but that's probably because Birchbox refuses to work with my iphone.

 

[jb3480]

I was considering the NY box for that giant Cargo blush but it looks maybe too orange-y for me.  I'm gonna go with the Jouer Cheek Tint in Petal.  Blush two month in a row!!  It's like Birchbox is trying to get me to resubscribe after my year runs out this month /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Brooklyn]

Wow, pick your sample items are going fast- both the tote and the tumbler set are sold out! Glad that I didn't want anything this month,

 

[Brooklyn]

Sorry- I meant the add on samples. Too much samples and decisions to make!

 

[erinedavis44]

I'm still unsure of what to pick tomorrow...both curated boxes or the NY box and a surprise box?