Birchbox February 2014 (SPOILERS)

[ewiggy]

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

I am not pleased AT ALL with my box. It's the worst I have ever received. I worked out the value of the samples and it comes to less than $9... For a $10 box.

After I tweeted about my extreme disappointment, BirchboxOps told me to email them at [email protected] but I don't see how that is going to help. I got a terrible box and they aren't going to send me a new one are they?

If you are wondering what I got:
-ayres soap
-agave hair treatment packet
-opi sheer tint- the amber one
-juicy couture perfume
-miracle skin transformer (which has so much shimmer! How could anyone possible use this?!)

@sarasbeautyblog - How are you calculating a value of $9?  The OPI is $9 by itself if it's a full size, which I think it is.. 

 

[Lorenk]

Quote:
Quote: Originally Posted by gingerbreadpcs 
  My birchbox app showed that I was receiving the OPI tints polish, smashbox mascara, smashbox palette sample, Joan Vaas amethyst perfume, and 1 other item I don't recall. Now, 2 days after it supposedly shipped, it says I am getting eyeko skinny liner, dr lipp nipple balm, liz earle clean and polish, ahmad teas, and agave healing oil. Why would my box have changed, and also, to me this box does not seem to have any of the US weekly items in it. I have been a subscriber over 6 months, so not a new sub. Is it possible they oversold the US Weekly by promising it to new subs and now they are sending out non US boxes instead? I was really looking forward to the smashbox mascara, OPI, and the perfume(unlike a lot of you, I can never have enough vials, lol).
Originally Posted by abreeskye /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  This happened to me too.  I know that this has happened to others in the past.  I wonder if they contacted customer service, and what they did about it?  Because I would SO rather have what I was originally getting, and what so excited.  And now I'm super bummed.  I have 2 boxes right now, and now that they've changed what I'm getting, they are both the exact same except for one item!  It's frustrating to get your hopes up that you're scoring such an awesome box, and that it's making up for the meh box you're getting.  Then all of a sudden, they take the awesome one away and give you an almost duplicate of the meh one!

It sounds like you had the opposite of everyone else's problems on the 10th.

I could be wrong, but I'm guessing you're getting the first box, since everyone else with the Liz Earle updated to a US Weekly box.

 

[Rachel S]

Quote: Originally Posted by ewiggy /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
@sarasbeautyblog - How are you calculating a value of $9?  The OPI is $9 by itself if it's a full size, which I think it is..

From what the other girls have said, the OPI is not full size...

 

[Lorenk]

Quote: Originally Posted by ewiggy /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
@sarasbeautyblog - How are you calculating a value of $9?  The OPI is $9 by itself if it's a full size, which I think it is.. 
Nope, itttty bitty size. Like this set, 4 of them for $13

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6340219

ETA: I love these little sets though. SO much cheaper than buying every polish for full price, which I'll never use up

 

[deactivateduser232015]

opi minis are 1/8fl oz compared to full size which are 1/2 FL Oz. that means each mini is worth about $2.25

@sarasbeautyblog  - How are you calculating a value of $9?  The OPI is $9 by itself if it's a full size, which I think it is.. 

 

[puppymomofthree]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lorenk /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Nope, itttty bitty size. Like this set, 4 of them for $13

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6340219
But super cute!  I sort of want a set of each of the little ones for my office at work--to fill in when I chip a nail--slight color is better than nothing.  

 

[Rachel S]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lorenk /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It sounds like you had the opposite of everyone else's problems on the 10th.

I could be wrong, but I'm guessing you're getting the first box, since everyone else with the Liz Earle updated to a US Weekly box.

Here I have been checking and re-checking my box on BB's website praying for it to change, and others are changing without warning to things they don't want. This whole month has been really odd, hasn't it? Starting with the credit card glitches and ending with shattered protect & oil bottles and box switcheroos 

 

[ewiggy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachel S /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  From what the other girls have said, the OPI is not full size...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lorenk /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Nope, itttty bitty size. Like this set, 4 of them for $13

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6340219

ETA: I love these little sets though. SO much cheaper than buying every polish for full price, which I'll never use up
Quote: Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif

opi minis are 1/8fl oz compared to full size which are 1/2 FL Oz. that means each mini is worth about $2.25

Whoops, my bad!

 

[Alicia1970CT]

[@]Alicia1970CT[/@] I'm sorry you're having trouble with the site! Have you tried logging out, then logging back in? And would you mind letting us know what color the nail polish is, and the tea flavors? My box is coming very slowly, and we have an ice storm going on right now! Yikes! ETA oops saw where you said you got the purple one! Sorry!

[@]Alicia1970CT[/@] I'm sorry you're having trouble with the site! Have you tried logging out, then logging back in? And would you mind letting us know what color the nail polish is, and the tea flavors? My box is coming very slowly, and we have an ice storm going on right now! Yikes! ETA oops saw where you said you got the purple one! Sorry!

Yes it's the Violet one.... It's pretty. The Tea flavors are White Vanilla Grapefruit and Classic Paris.. I tried adding a pic... I have the flu and feel like I was run over by a truck at the moment so it's nothing fancy. Just a quick one /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Tried the log in trick but still having an issue posting.. Not sure why since other things seem fine /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Alicia1970CT]

We are bracing for 8-14 inches of snow tommorow in CT. The state has pretty much shut down in preperation ... I am so done with winter.. Anywho this post was actually to ask advise. I'm fairly new to Beauty sample subscriptions and was wondering how you guys store products like the Agave hair oil pillow packs once open. There is definitely more than one use from sample even on my long hair. Once opened I fear it will be a mess to store...

 

[queenofperil]

Quote: Originally Posted by lovepink /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by queenofperil /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Couture La La Malibu smells very similar to the regular Couture La La. I really like it. I was hoping to like the Dr. Brandt Pore Refiner, but it didn't do much for my pores. Applying it feels super greasy. God, I wish that perfume wasn't fifty+ bucks. :'(

They have a roller ball of the Malibu and some other LE Juicy fragrance at Ulta and Sephora for $25. Sephora is 3x points on perfumes right now and Ulta is 5x points. Mine is out for delivery so I can describe the other scent better! Hope that helps!

Sorry I an on my phone and I cant get the quote to work out! Hope you see this @queenofperil

Damn. I'd totally get that if it didn't have the other one attached to it. I haven't smelled it, and I don't like any other perfumes from Juicy aside from Couture La La (which I already have a rollerball of, haha) and this new Couture La La Malibu one. I really appreciate the tip, though. 75 points would have been nice!

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

So at this point I hold out little hope for either box to get to me in one piece, unfrozen or anytime in the next week!  We had about 1-2 inches of snow yesterday, an additional 5+ today, and right now it's sleeting.  It's either that or a "wintry mix" for the rest of the night.  Then BACK TO SNOW tomorrow before it all ends around 3 pm.  And this is in NC, where my kids already lost 4 days of school over 3 inches of snow 2 weeks ago.  They've shut down schools, business, and military installations around here.   The police are so far behind that they're encouraging people in non-injury car accidents to exchange info and file reports "in a few days".  

My only consolation is that next Friday it's supposed to be 73 degrees.  COME ON, SUN!  Take this Devil's Dandruff!  This New England Clam Powder!  This Yankee Slush!  (And yes, I am quoting from Taran Killam's "Buford Calloway" skit from SNL.  It was hilarious)

 

[thinkpink7l7]

I actually created an account on here because of my box this month, which was number 56. This is my third month and the first two have been really spot-on with my beauty profile. However, this month I received the following: Benefit Fakeup Benefit Big Easy Agave Healing Oil Treatment Pore No More OPI Sheer Tints in the Teal color Now, the Pore No More and the Agave Oil, I'm at least interested in trying. Fakeup is okay, at least it's the right color. The nail polish I personally find hideous and I haven't seen anyone else end up with this teal color.  The Big Easy was my biggest disappointment, though. The sample size is laughable and it's the wrong color.  I specifically do not have make-up checked off in my beauty profile, as I have sensitive skin and avoid certain ingredients. I get that Birchbox is a little random at times, but two face make-up products, from the same brand? Annoying. I felt like everything was thrown randomly into the box this month, no cute packaging, and no fun "extras"...I even would have taken tea!  Did anyone else get this box? Thoughts?

I got this box except my polish was sheer pink. But I said something about it and basically got raked over the coals for saying I hated the box. Especially the fake up as there was only a very thin sliver of it on the tube and it scratched my face when I at least tryed to try it out so I could at least review it right and the women a few pages ago. Acted liked they didn't believe me. S I just cancelled my BB because I have it it with getting boxes that are crap! It's OKAY for them to say they don't like it! but if someone else says they don't like it they rake them over the coals and act like they are lying about and don't believe them and go on and on about it like what I say was a crime!!! I just won't get back on this thread and I'm really glad your fake up sample was fine. Just be care about saying anything negative on this thead.

womp womp.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Not a terrible box, but definitely not as exciting as some of the others. I am just so bummed about the "extra" this month. I don't understand how I'm supposed to review an item (even if it is an extra) when I can't even cover my face with the amount that is given. There's no way for me to judge if this is a good product or not simply by the consistency and appearance alone. I'm even less enthused about what is coming in my second box, however, I have been pleasantly surprised in the past so I'm hoping when I get it I end up loving it more than this one lol /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Same box I just received! I like it. It's not "OMG MOST AMAZING BOX EVER" but they can't all be

I got this book woth the pink OPI. is that one teal?

I got the same box as all of you. Are any of you thinking about emailing and complaining? I'm upset because the peelie and the cardboard hair oil are both one time use.

 

[TheGlamGal]

Quote: Originally Posted by With2Ls /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  That's interesting, my last Vitamin D test was at a 4, and the doctor advised me to take vitamin D but he didn't specify a high dose nor did he act particularly concerned.  I think this is the last straw for this doctor.  If you don't mind me asking, is your supplement OTC?  If it is, could you tell me what it is?
 
Wow. A vit D of 4.  I hope they give you a one time booster. I have chronic low D, but not that low.  I was taking 3000 IU a day and that wasn't enough so I'm up to 4-5000 IU.  Vit D deficiency is actually quite common north of Atlanta….something about the sun and the ability of the rays to provide enough.  

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Alicia1970CT /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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

@Alicia1970CT I'm sorry you're having trouble with the site! Have you tried logging out, then logging back in?

And would you mind letting us know what color the nail polish is, and the tea flavors? My box is coming very slowly, and we have an ice storm going on right now! Yikes!

ETA oops saw where you said you got the purple one! Sorry!
Quote: Originally Posted by magicalmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif

@Alicia1970CT I'm sorry you're having trouble with the site! Have you tried logging out, then logging back in?

And would you mind letting us know what color the nail polish is, and the tea flavors? My box is coming very slowly, and we have an ice storm going on right now! Yikes!

ETA oops saw where you said you got the purple one! Sorry!

Yes it's the Violet one.... It's pretty.
The Tea flavors are White Vanilla Grapefruit and Classic Paris..

I tried adding a pic... I have the flu and feel like I was run over by a truck at the moment so it's nothing fancy. Just a quick one

Tried the log in trick but still having an issue posting.. Not sure why since other things seem fine

Oooh thank you for the pics!  Looks amazing!  (And I'm on the couch with a touch of the stomach flu myself, so I hear ya!).  This storm is a beast, so I hope you're able to stay safe and warm inside during it.  Darn you, Pax!

(Also, instead of just logging out/in, try shutting down your entire browser window, and then re-opening.  If you're like me, and you like to keep your website windows open for several days at a time, things can get wonky after awhile.  I think the computer gets confused re-accessing the same info over and over!  Hopefully that helps!)

 

[MinnieMuffin]

In case anyone is looking for information on the color and flavor variations of products going out in either of these boxes:  Yesterday I received Box # 51 with the Ruby Wing Kitten Heels polish (which changes from pink to red) and today I received Box #28 with the OPI polish in teal and the Harney and Sons tea in Paris and White Vanilla Grapefruit.  

 

[Alicia1970CT]

Oooh thank you for the pics!  Looks amazing!  (And I'm on the couch with a touch of the stomach flu myself, so I hear ya!).  This storm is a beast, so I hope you're able to stay safe and warm inside during it.  Darn you, Pax! (Also, instead of just logging out/in, try shutting down your entire browser window, and then re-opening.  If you're like me, and you like to keep your website windows open for several days at a time, things can get wonky after awhile.  I think the computer gets confused re-accessing the same info over and over!  Hopefully that helps!)

Will do.. Thanks !! Hope you feel better and stay safe and warm /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ikecarus]

Got the first of two boxes today! (Box #9) Thankfully everything arrived in tact!

The Juicy Couture La La Malibu was actually a lot nicer than I thought it would be! After it dries, it smells like mangos. 

 

I hated how the Beauty Protector Detangle Spray smelled, but the hair oil smells amazing... like cotton candy! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

The 32 Oral Breath crystals are actually a lot more fun than I thought they would be! It's like adult poprocks, haha. 

 

[brandarae]

I received my box today. I'm a little underwhelmed.

 

[kelley]

I'm super behind on reading on MUT... but I thought I had saw that we were supposed to get free US Weekly w/ this box... were we supposed to receive a sub card like the Women's Health Box or is there some other process to sign up for our free issues?  Or did I dream this?