Birchbox August 2013

[latinafeminista]

My box came 5 days early! The weight was .4300



Whish Correcting Gel (Uh, what is this for again?)

Whish Deodorant Swipe (actually excited for this)

Malin and Goetz face moisturizer (I have super dry skin so I'm always down for trying out new moisturizers)

pur-lisse skin serum (meh)

Mally waterproof eyeliner in Sailor (OMG so excited for this! It swatched beautifully!)

 

[jrenee]

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

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/august-2013/august-2013-bb1

OMG thank you for posting this - been wondering if they had these up yet!

 

[lexxies22]

Hi! I'm so behind with this post. Is there a new forum to discuss about mystery pack? Or is it just here?

 

[jrenee]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by page5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Suki scrub question: I tried my sample last night and it was quite dried up so I scooped some out and mixed it with some water before applying to my face. It was so rough and harsh. The chunks of sugar are so big and rough. I was expecting finer sugar like the Simple Sugars scrub. Is it supposed to be this rough? Is there something I can do to soften it up? Has anyone tried mixing it with some argan oil?
That's not how it's supposed to be at all! My sample was gritty and wet, but it didn't feel abrasive against my skin. It feels really nice and works well. I know alot of people were saying the same thing about theirs. You must have got a bad batch! I think I heard that some people were putting water into the container and letting it sit for a while and it softened up to how it's supposed to be.

Ditto, that is NOT what it should be at all.

You should request Birchbox to send you an alternate sample.  It could have been old - it is a natural product so I would guess there is a shorter shelf life.  I received my sample in June.  

In the meantime, I would recommend stirring a few drops of water until the consistency is softer.

 

[Shannon28]

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


I'm honestly hoping Shannon typed that in wrong! .0504 is like... half a foot wipe.  Not cool, Birchbox! 

Yes, typo. .5040 haha

 

[jayeme]

Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Hi! I'm so behind with this post. Is there a new forum to discuss about mystery pack? Or is it just here?

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/136917/birchbox-pick-two-mystery-packs

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

 

[jayeme]

Just a heads up to anyone wanting to order something on BB right now....I was just putting things in my cart, not really intending to purchase anything tonight, just thinking about what I might want, you know. 

Here's a picture:



In case you can't see what's wrong...that's $137 worth of product. The BB system has totaled it up at $274. Literally zero ideas why.

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

In case you can't see what's wrong...that's $137 worth of product. The BB system has totaled it up at $274. Literally zero ideas why.

I've had this problem before. Usually if I log out and log back in (and maybe re-add the items to the cart, idr if i had to do that or not), it will fix itself.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Shannon28 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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


I'm honestly hoping Shannon typed that in wrong! .0504 is like... half a foot wipe.  Not cool, Birchbox! 

Yes, typo. .5040 haha


Thank goodness!  I think the box itself weighs more than .05 lbs, that would have been a very odd package to receive!

 

[page5]

Thanks for the responses on my suki question. I was trying to figure out why people were raving about such an abrasive product, lol. I'll give it another go and dissolve the sugar more and see if I can make it usable.

 

[meaganola]

Maybe. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> As much as I hate the foils, the tiny samples, the sheer amount of variations... those darn BB points have me hooked. I made the analogy last month on my FB wall that it's like a bad boyfriend. You know the boyfriend hasn't been a good boyfriend, you know you should dump him (and do but end up taking him back) but you just love the boyfriend too much and are willing to put up with the bad boyfriend. LOL This is me and Birchbox, Birchbox is the bad boyfriend I dumped and took back.

To me, Birchbox is the flaky hipster boyfriend who isn't exactly *bad* but occasionally so exhausting you just don't tell him that you're going to the coast with your girlfriends because you don't want to deal with his whining until you're back home.

 

[jrenee]

Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
To me, Birchbox is the flaky hipster boyfriend who isn't exactly *bad* but occasionally so exhausting you just don't tell him that you're going to the coast with your girlfriends because you don't want to deal with his whining until you're back home.

Best phrase ever

 

[Xiang]

Thanks for the responses on my suki question. I was trying to figure out why people were raving about such an abrasive product, lol. I'll give it another go and dissolve the sugar more and see if I can make it usable.

Mine was from the eco-emi sub box back around March, so mine was really hard by the time i got around to using it this summer. I used mine in the shower and the moisture builds up pretty fast inside the jar within a few days even if you don't deliberately add water.

 

[zadidoll]

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

Just a heads up to anyone wanting to order something on BB right now....I was just putting things in my cart, not really intending to purchase anything tonight, just thinking about what I might want, you know. 

Here's a picture:



In case you can't see what's wrong...that's $137 worth of product. The BB system has totaled it up at $274. Literally zero ideas why.

I've had the same issue. Let Birchbox know because they're still trying to track down the bug. In my case I had to delete my browser cookie for Birchbox, close the browser then restart it and log back in.

 

[jayeme]

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

I've had this problem before. Usually if I log out and log back in (and maybe re-add the items to the cart, idr if i had to do that or not), it will fix itself.

It worked! thank you!

 

[kawaiimeows]

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


It worked! thank you!

Yay! I'm glad it helped /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[misskelliemarie]

Originally Posted by page5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Thanks for the responses on my suki question. I was trying to figure out why people were raving about such an abrasive product, lol. I'll give it another go and dissolve the sugar more and see if I can make it usable.

Glad I could help!

 

[Heather Hicks]

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


Maybe.

As much as I hate the foils, the tiny samples, the sheer amount of variations... those darn BB points have me hooked. I made the analogy last month on my FB wall that it's like a bad boyfriend. You know the boyfriend hasn't been a good boyfriend, you know you should dump him (and do but end up taking him back) but you just love the boyfriend too much and are willing to put up with the bad boyfriend. LOL This is me and Birchbox, Birchbox is the bad boyfriend I dumped and took back.

Thank you for putting it that way! Pretty much how I feel about them too. Goodness knows I trashed them a lot on Youtube. But, I will say I finally figured out that you really only pay around $5 for the box if you think about the fact that you get around 50 points per box. So, $5 for the chance of trying some high end samples and I got drawn back in as soon as they did the collab box last month.

But yeah, foil packets, bad matching, seeing others get treated better than you--that still can suck big time. Maybe it is less like a boyfriend than a pimp. He got too many b*tches to worry about to make them all happy! But just you try to leave and watch him turn on the charm to draw you back in. Bwahaha! 

 (Disclaimer: Just an analogy that sprung to mind. I have no real life hooking experience. No offense to anyone is intended, both hookers and fellow non-hookers alike).

 

[lexxies22]

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/136917/birchbox-pick-two-mystery-packs /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Thanks soo much!!

 

[Boulderbon]

Originally Posted by Heather Hicks /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Thank you for putting it that way! Pretty much how I feel about them too. Goodness knows I trashed them a lot on Youtube. But, I will say I finally figured out that you really only pay around $5 for the box if you think about the fact that you get around 50 points per box. So, $5 for the chance of trying some high end samples and I got drawn back in as soon as they did the collab box last month.

But yeah, foil packets, bad matching, seeing others get treated better than you--that still can suck big time. Maybe it is less like a boyfriend than a pimp. He got too many b*tches to worry about to make them all happy! But just you try to leave and watch him turn on the charm to draw you back in. Bwahaha! 

 (Disclaimer: Just an analogy that sprung to mind. I have no real life hooking experience. No offense to anyone is intended, both hookers and fellow non-hookers alike).

hahahhah love!  I'm sooooo hoping for a box without Whish..is that possible? I just recently tried the whish shaving cream, and was disgusted by it!