Birchbox February 2014 (SPOILERS)

[kawaiisofoxy]

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

Side note: I got the BP spray in last month's box but the spray part of the bottle doesn't work.

Do any of you experts have a solution for this situation? (Hate when this happens!)

YES.  I got this stuff in my BB when it first came out (One year ago! Wow!) and I still remember what a pain it was getting the spray started!

I got a glass of hot water, unscrewed the top, stuck it in the glass of hot water, and pumped the spray til it started spraying the water through (and it took awhile!) then I stuck the top back in the bottle and sprayed about 10 pumps til the conditioner came through instead of water.  You can tell by smell/consistency (the spray is thicker and smells like vanilla tropical awesomeness).  Several of your first sprays will be thinner/more watery, of course, but then you won't have issues with the pump stopping up.  

My personal theory is the liquid is just a bit too thick to go through a "dry" sprayer, but if you prime it with water, then it works.  Who knows?  Hope this helps though! 

 

[quene8106]

Quote: Originally Posted by celiajuno /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Yes, I would love a box full of French or British beauty products. That would be a great LE box.
yes, especially french brands.  a box of em

 

[pinkcrayon]

Quote: Originally Posted by magicalmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
YES.  I got this stuff in my BB when it first came out (One year ago! Wow!) and I still remember what a pain it was getting the spray started!

I got a glass of hot water, unscrewed the top, stuck it in the glass of hot water, and pumped the spray til it started spraying the water through (and it took awhile!) then I stuck the top back in the bottle and sprayed about 10 pumps til the conditioner came through instead of water.  You can tell by smell/consistency (the spray is thicker and smells like vanilla tropical awesomeness).  Several of your first sprays will be thinner/more watery, of course, but then you won't have issues with the pump stopping up.  

My personal theory is the liquid is just a bit too thick to go through a "dry" sprayer, but if you prime it with water, then it works.  Who knows?  Hope this helps though! 
 Mine didn't work right when it was really cold in my house, so I don't know if the spray was thicker because of the weather, but once I moved it into a warmer spot in the house, it worked fine.  I'll have to remember this trick if it happens with another one - I do plan on buying this!

 

[katiecoll]

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

Side note: I got the BP spray in last month's box but the spray part of the bottle doesn't work.

Do any of you experts have a solution for this situation? (Hate when this happens!)
 That happened to me, and I emailed Birchbox CS and they sent me another sample. I kept the bottle that didn't work, so when I run out of the new bottle I'm just going to switch caps so I can use the first bottle too!

 

[angienharry]

does anyone have the Cynthia Rowley palette? I wanna know your thoughts! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I have it. It's just ok. I wouldn't buy it again.

 

[ashleylind]

Quote: Originally Posted by katiecoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
   That happened to me, and I emailed Birchbox CS and they sent me another sample. I kept the bottle that didn't work, so when I run out of the new bottle I'm just going to switch caps so I can use the first bottle too!

This happened to me as well. I just emailed Birchbox CS. We shall see if it's too late. If so, I'll have to get creative.

In other news, I got the dr. brandt camera-ready kit today, and I'm so freaking excited to try it. It's $3 cheaper than the Pores No More, yet you get so much more.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

http://www.birchbox.com/shop/dr-brandt-exclusive-set

 

[Kelly Silva]

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

Side note: I got the BP spray in last month's box but the spray part of the bottle doesn't work.

Do any of you experts have a solution for this situation? (Hate when this happens!)
Shake it and hold it upright to spray. Sometimes you have to keep spraying until it'll come out. I had that trouble with both of my samples.

 

[elizabethrose]

Quote: Originally Posted by katiecoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
   That happened to me, and I emailed Birchbox CS and they sent me another sample. I kept the bottle that didn't work, so when I run out of the new bottle I'm just going to switch caps so I can use the first bottle too!

I emailed Birchbox CS and they just told me to suck it up.  Only time I had a hard time with BB CS!  I just poured the spray out into my hand hahaha.

 

[jennm149]

Quote: Originally Posted by elizabethrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by katiecoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif
   That happened to me, and I emailed Birchbox CS and they sent me another sample. I kept the bottle that didn't work, so when I run out of the new bottle I'm just going to switch caps so I can use the first bottle too!

I emailed Birchbox CS and they just told me to suck it up.  Only time I had a hard time with BB CS!  I just poured the spray out into my hand hahaha.


When I first got the BP spray, I read a post on here that said to spray it into your hand and run it through your hair that way.  So I actually spray it into my hand, rub my hands together and then apply to my hair.  I'm not very co-ordinated with getting sprays where I want them, especially to the back of my hair.  This gives me a lot more control over how much product ends up in my hair rather than my eyes, the back of my chair, my dressing table, the rug ...

 

[elizabethrose]

Quote: Originally Posted by jennm149 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
When I first got the BP spray, I read a post on here that said to spray it into your hand and run it through your hair that way.  So I actually spray it into my hand, rub my hands together and then apply to my hair.  I'm not very co-ordinated with getting sprays where I want them, especially to the back of my hair.  This gives me a lot more control over how much product ends up in my hair rather than my eyes, the back of my chair, my dressing table, the rug ...

I have an Organix oil that sprays just fine but I can't get it in my hair.. I have wood floors, and that's where the argan oil ends up.  Makes getting ready in the morning really fun while I'm slipping and sliding around the apartment!  I completely understand that sentiment!  I <3 pouring things over spraying them forever.  I just didn't realize how thick the spray was until my roommate told me to pour it and then life was better!

 

[hrhvittoria]

Quote: Originally Posted by jennm149 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
When I first got the BP spray, I read a post on here that said to spray it into your hand and run it through your hair that way.  So I actually spray it into my hand, rub my hands together and then apply to my hair.  I'm not very co-ordinated with getting sprays where I want them, especially to the back of my hair.  This gives me a lot more control over how much product ends up in my hair rather than my eyes, the back of my chair, my dressing table, the rug ...
I always do that with oils and sprays just because the heat of your hands makes your hair absorb the oil/product better /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[cobainrls]

Well guys..got the le birchbox finds box today. I am very disappointed. I was looking forward to the nivea sheer color stick and it is in a color I already have a similar product in. The nail polish is in a pink color I would not wear. I am excited to try the biore mask. I love their other products I have tried. Hair oil I decided before I got would go on my trade list.The mascara I want to try but, everytime I have tried cover girl mascara I have hated it so, I am trying to decide if I should try it or just put it up on my trade list as well.i dont like lip gloss unless it is by Jouer so that will go on my trade list.the eye shadow I was excited to try but, not sure I like the color. I thought the color was different until I saw the video after I bought the box. I am really trying not to be negative Nancy but I am really kinda bummed.

 

[trustlust]

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


Or if you just want to see your box number and not all the others, go to the Birchbox desktop site, scroll down to your box history, click on the little box to the left of the products listing, and then the URL at the top of the page will show what box number it is. It doesn't work on the mobile site for me.
I have no idea how to get to box history or a products listing. lol.

 

[Heather Hicks]

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

Well guys..got the le birchbox finds box today. I am very disappointed. I was looking forward to the nivea sheer color stick and it is in a color I already have a similar product in. The nail polish is in a pink color I would not wear. I am excited to try the biore mask. I love their other products I have tried. Hair oil I decided before I got would go on my trade list.The mascara I want to try but, everytime I have tried cover girl mascara I have hated it so, I am trying to decide if I should try it or just put it up on my trade list as well.i dont like lip gloss unless it is by Jouer so that will go on my trade list.the eye shadow I was excited to try but, not sure I like the color. I thought the color was different until I saw the video after I bought the box. I am really trying not to be negative Nancy but I am really kinda bummed.
I'm glad I skipped it.  Instead, I bought the polish in Plum's the Word, the Nivea in Berry, and the Biore masks.  I like the polish ok (great color, but formula just meh) and the Nivea, but I haven't tried the Biore yet.

 

[Heather Hicks]

Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I have no idea how to get to box history or a products listing. lol.
Just log in to your birchbox account.  At the top of the page, you will see the word "BOX."  Click it and select women's box (assuming you aren't subbed to the men's for your husband or something).  You will see your box for this month, but the other boxes from previous months should appear below that one, so just scroll down.  If you've been subbed for a long time, you may need to click "see all" at the end too as some boxes from long ago might be hidden.  The nice thing is that the products are listed beside the pictures and they are clickable.  So if you see something you want to buy, you should be able to get to it from just clicking on the name of the product.  Hope this helps.

 

[trustlust]

Quote: Originally Posted by Heather Hicks /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just log in to your birchbox account.  At the top of the page, you will see the word "BOX."  Click it and select women's box (assuming you aren't subbed to the men's for your husband or something).  You will see your box for this month, but the other boxes from previous months should appear below that one, so just scroll down.  If you've been subbed for a long time, you may need to click "see all" at the end too as some boxes from long ago might be hidden.  The nice thing is that the products are listed beside the pictures and they are clickable.  So if you see something you want to buy, you should be able to get to it from just clicking on the name of the product.  Hope this helps.
Thank you so much!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I found it finally. lol. Looks like I'm going to LOVE my first box. Got Box #1 for February! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[katiecoll]

I did end up getting the LE birchbox , here it is. Sorry for the kind of blah picture, but I wanted to show the colors I got. Am I super exited for it? No. Am I happy I got it? Yes. For $19, I think it was worth it.

 

[Rory]

Quote: Originally Posted by Heather Hicks /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just log in to your birchbox account.  At the top of the page, you will see the word "BOX."  Click it and select women's box (assuming you aren't subbed to the men's for your husband or something).  You will see your box for this month, but the other boxes from previous months should appear below that one, so just scroll down.  If you've been subbed for a long time, you may need to click "see all" at the end too as some boxes from long ago might be hidden.  The nice thing is that the products are listed beside the pictures and they are clickable.  So if you see something you want to buy, you should be able to get to it from just clicking on the name of the product.  Hope this helps.
Thanks for this info! For my first box I am getting box number 8. I am pretty happy with it. The only thing I am not excited about is the serum but that's only because I just got a serum from Popsugar.

 

[quene8106]

Thanks for this info! For my first box I am getting box number 8. I am pretty happy with it. The only thing I am not excited about is the serum but that's only because I just got a serum from Popsugar.

I got that box on my punishment box account (my original one that I cancelled in November). It's a nice box but the only things I haven't tried are the opi polish and the tea. I have gotten the hello perfume in all three boxes this month. I wish I got the Malibu perfume instead. I love juicy couture.

 

[tulippop]

I got a welcome box for Feb in addition to my regular box because I gifted myself a subscription.  It's been a week since I've gotten it and the welcome box is not posted on my birchbox account so I can't review the items for points.  Is that normal?