Birchbox February 2014 (SPOILERS)

[Rachel S]

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

If you want my redemption code, let me know.  I was going to try and get the rebate but it doesn't look like it works.


Do you still have it? That is so sweet of you to offer! I would have signed up for a second account just for that if I'd known I couldn't get it as a current subscriber. I even emailed BB back in January asking about it, and they sent me that same generic email that I posted earlier... I should've read between the lines I guess? If you're sure you aren't going to do your rebate, or aren't able to, I would love to use the code for the Us Weekly sub. PM me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[TheGlamGal]

Does anyone know if BB sends a tracking # or email confirmation when they are shipping a replacement for a damaged or missing item from a box?  Thanks.

 

[Rachel S]

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

Got my box today. Tea-blah. Shampoo and Conditioner for colored hair (mine is currently not)-blah. Eye cream-meh.

Then then then then then THEN--the worlds tiniest bottle of OPI nailpolish--the kind my manicurist gives me when I leave--in blue. BLUE--see through blue. I put it on. I look like I have frostbite. Clear blue is not a nail polish color I would recommend unless you want to look like you are suffering from lack of oxygen or too much cold.

Don't get me wrong, I have nail polish in all the glorious colors of the technicolor rainbow--but clear baby blue is a little odd even for me.


I got this same box... I do have colored hair and have that checked on my profile page, do you have yours checked as well? I was trying to figure out how they determined who to send what to this month as I've gotten shampoo/conditioner in the past and I have long hair so I was expecting to get the half-up thingy. The OPI is tiny, but it's not meant to be a regular nail polish from what I gather. If you check the BB site there is a demo on a way to use it to do a cool nail design, and it calls it a "sheer tint top-coat". The description does say you can wear it alone but I beg to differ! It looks really strange over bare nails. But it's really cute over top of white polish or to do nail art with! I've been using the eye cream every day since I got it, and I love it. As for the tea, well I have nothing to say about that haha they seem to LOVE sending out tea lately.

 

[knightsgirl]

Does anyone know if BB sends a tracking # or email confirmation when they are shipping a replacement for a damaged or missing item from a box?  Thanks.

They never have for me. They usually say it'll be here within 10 days and it always has been. If not I'd be emailing on day 11 lol!

 

[Alexia561]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheGlamGal /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Does anyone know if BB sends a tracking # or email confirmation when they are shipping a replacement for a damaged or missing item from a box?  Thanks.
I didn't receive an email when they sent me my missing item, but it just showed up one day. Hope you get yours soon!

 

[jt0303]

They shipped me a new box, no tracking. I got it in about a week.

I didn't receive an email when they sent me my missing item, but it just showed up one day. Hope you get yours soon!

 

[camel11]

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

If you want my redemption code, let me know.  I was going to try and get the rebate but it doesn't look like it works.


Do you still have it? That is so sweet of you to offer! I would have signed up for a second account just for that if I'd known I couldn't get it as a current subscriber. I even emailed BB back in January asking about it, and they sent me that same generic email that I posted earlier... I should've read between the lines I guess? If you're sure you aren't going to do your rebate, or aren't able to, I would love to use the code for the Us Weekly sub. PM me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I also think I have two redemption codes. In my email somewhere (unless they've been deletd). Pm me if you want me to check!

 

[LindseyJ]

Ive been using the dr brandts pore stuff every day since I got it and I like it, but it seems exactly like the hard candy face primer Ive bought from walmart before. Anyone else tried both of these? I swear its exactly the same! lol. And I ordered the limited edition box and its already almost to me. I should have it by tomorrow. Thats really fast!

 

[Bizgirlva]

So someone suggested using the BP oil as a perfume/moisturizer for your skin.  I'm curious if anyone has tried it on something other than your hair?

 

[Amby6912]

Okay, I've been noticing people talk about the Suave hair oil supposedly being a dupe for the BP oil.... but when I looked it up I couldn't find it. Can someone maybe link me to it on Amazon or on the Walmary website or something? I love the Suave brand. For a long time it was ALL I used for shampoo and conditioner (mostly because it was all my family could afford). So I'd love to try the hair oil!

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by Amby6912 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Okay, I've been noticing people talk about the Suave hair oil supposedly being a dupe for the BP oil.... but when I looked it up I couldn't find it. Can someone maybe link me to it on Amazon or on the Walmary website or something? I love the Suave brand. For a long time it was ALL I used for shampoo and conditioner (mostly because it was all my family could afford). So I'd love to try the hair oil!
I believe it is this, but I might be wrong.

http://www.amazon.com/Suave-Professionals-Moroccan-Infusion-Styling/dp/B00A0IWSIO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392912626&sr=8-1&keywords=suave+hair+oil

 

[Amby6912]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I believe it is this, but I might be wrong.

http://www.amazon.com/Suave-Professionals-Moroccan-Infusion-Styling/dp/B00A0IWSIO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392912626&sr=8-1&keywords=suave+hair+oil
Ah! Thanks! Much appreciated! 

 

[normajean2008]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kittylasmu /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Got my box today. Tea-blah. Shampoo and Conditioner for colored hair (mine is currently not)-blah. Eye cream-meh.

Then then then then then THEN--the worlds tiniest bottle of OPI nailpolish--the kind my manicurist gives me when I leave--in blue. BLUE--see through blue. I put it on. I look like I have frostbite. Clear blue is not a nail polish color I would recommend unless you want to look like you are suffering from lack of oxygen or too much cold.

Don't get me wrong, I have nail polish in all the glorious colors of the technicolor rainbow--but clear baby blue is a little odd even for me.
This is the same box I got.  I like it.

The shampoo/conditioner isn't bad.  It isn't the best I've ever tried, but it seems to be fine so far, and smells pretty good.  You can use products that are color safe on un-colored hair, so I don't see what the big deal is about that, personally.

The eye cream is great, the Vinosource line by Caudalie is fantastic.  I'm actually surprised at how generously sized this sample is!  I was expecting the teeny-tiny tube size the brand often has for free samples.  There is about 3 weeks worth in this tube!

I'm with you on the nail polish though, I don't like it and don't get it.  I get what it is supposed to do etc, I'm just not into this type of thing, reminds me of children's nail polish.  I'm going to give mine to my 3 year old niece, she's going to flip the F out over it.

The tea, is tea...so many people hate tea... but this tea tastes pretty darn good!  So at least it has that going for it, rather than boring old repeat teas they've been having.  But I'm a tea person, so maybe I'm biased.  (I can't drink coffee because of repeat kidney stone issues)

At least this box had good sample sizes! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  (just trying to find a sliver of silver lining, lol)

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Ugh, my box is officially lost ("stuck in New Jersey", according to the email from Birchbox Ops) and they're sending me a new one.  And I really liked the one that got lost!  

Farewell, wonderful box 37 with your Ruby Wing polish, Caudalie Cleansing Water, BP Oil, Miracle Skin Transformer, and Couture La La perfume.  I would have loved you.  I would have loved you SO MUCH.

 

[easybreezy]

I tried the Harney & Sons Paris black tea this morning.  I agree with whoever recommended it - it is delicious!  I'll have to try the Hot Cinnamon one people were talking about also.

 

[Rachel S]

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

Ugh, my box is officially lost ("stuck in New Jersey", according to the email from Birchbox Ops) and they're sending me a new one.  And I really liked the one that got lost!  

Farewell, wonderful box 37 with your Ruby Wing polish, Caudalie Cleansing Water, BP Oil, Miracle Skin Transformer, and Couture La La perfume.  I would have loved you.  I would have loved you SO MUCH.


So if they have to send you a new box it's a different one? I would think they'd just send a replacement of the same box :/

 

[LadyK]

So I just ran out of the BP Protect and Detangle spray.  I didn't order more because I didn't think it had made a big difference.  Boy was I wrong!!!  The last two days I have been using the Toni and Guy Prep and Protect and my hair look so dry. 

  Maybe adding the BP oil and using the Toni and Guy will work.  Otherwise it's back to saving points for a full size BP spray.  

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

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

Ugh, my box is officially lost ("stuck in New Jersey", according to the email from Birchbox Ops) and they're sending me a new one.  And I really liked the one that got lost!  

Farewell, wonderful box 37 with your Ruby Wing polish, Caudalie Cleansing Water, BP Oil, Miracle Skin Transformer, and Couture La La perfume.  I would have loved you.  I would have loved you SO MUCH.


So if they have to send you a new box it's a different one? I would think they'd just send a replacement of the same box :/

I've never seen them send the same box as a replacement. I really hope I get the same box, but its unlikely.

 

[elizabethrose]

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


I've never seen them send the same box as a replacement. I really hope I get the same box, but its unlikely.

I've gotten the same box as a replacement before when mine got lost! Ironically the one they shipped out as a replacement got to me very quickly, and about a week later the other one showed up o.o

But then I had two of the exact same ones!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I literally *just* got my replacement box and it's the same one I got originally. I was a little disappointed!

I've never seen them send the same box as a replacement. I really hope I get the same box, but its unlikely.