Birchbox February 2014 (SPOILERS)

[meaganola]

Weird.  I'm trying the app trick, and I see a whole lot of stuff recommended for me -- all of which is for curly hair.  Curl Keeper, Ouidad Climate Control, and Miss Jessie's Original Quick Curls?  Really?  The only things I have marked on my profile (I double-checked because I *did* have a profile with curly hair marked, but I canceled it) as far as hair is concerned are fine, thick, brown, color-treated, and air-dry.  Very much *not* curly.  I didn't mark straight or wavy because my hair does this weird thing where it grows out straight and then starts kind of flipping up at the ends starting when it gets to about chin-length (it prompted an acquaintance to inform me one night, "You look like a cartoon character!"  He's a cartoonist, so that was a compliment coming from him), much like Anne Maire on _That Girl_ (man, I love that show!), so it's kind of both but kind of neither.  I'm fine with them recommending stuff I wouldn't bother with, like Clairisonic heads or liquid liner, but I actually *am* interested in shampoo and conditioner *not* for curly hair. 

 

[gemstone]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheGlamGal /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Question for the app trick you all aren't talking about how it has recommended product next to things, right?  BTW, if they have something I would hate to receive marked as recommended, is there anyway to have it unrecommended so they don't think its something I would want anymore.  
Nope, it will say "box history"- you are looking for items that say that but that you haven't gotten yet!

I wouldn't fret over the stuff they have recommended to you, it is probably based on stuff you've bought/favorited etc and purchases don't effect your box contents.  

 

[Lorenk]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Glad you got there.  Ain't nuthin but a G thang, baby!
I'm 22 as of last month...all I have to say.

 

[Lorenk]

Quote: Originally Posted by magicalmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Took a screenshot in the video where Katia is holding up the BE Cream in one hand, and (what I hope) is the BE sample in the other - looks like it will be a tiny tube for those actually getting it, and maybe(?) a peelie for everyone else?  I would also be incredibly annoyed if one of my 4-5 samples was a peelie - in no way would that cover my face!


Due to the coloring, the box in her left hand looks like the sample size of the Fake Up

 

[jocedun]

Did anyone else notice that the benefit BE cream was a foil? Didn't look very deluxe at all, let alone something they should feature in a sneak peek video.

I totally noticed that, too! The first thing I thought was, "Oh god please do not send me that cardboard foil." Very disappointing of benefit since they usually have very nice sample sizes!

 

[CheekyQ]

I totally noticed that, too! The first thing I thought was, "Oh god please do not send me that cardboard foil." Very disappointing of benefit since they usually have very nice sample sizes!

I'd be very disappointed, even if it came with 2 or 3 foils. Too bad, too. I love trying out bb creams.

 

[MIKAGlam]

Is the rumor about BirchBox sending a lot of foils true? I don't really mind, I'll just go and buy some mini containers to put the product in.

 

[cari12]

Is the rumor about BirchBox sending a lot of foils true? I don't really mind, I'll just go and buy some mini containers to put the product in.

I've been with BB for about 18 months, some of that time with multiple subs and I've only gotten a handful of foils. The majority being generous sized or they give you 2-3 if they are smaller. But I don't think I've ever gotten a peelie on a card.

 

[Jamie P]

Quote: Originally Posted by MIKAGlam /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Is the rumor about BirchBox sending a lot of foils true? I don't really mind, I'll just go and buy some mini containers to put the product in.
I've only had 11 samples that were foils out of 73 samples I have received. And all of those were multiple foils, not just one pack. So, I wouldn't say they send a lot of foils. At least not to me.

 

[nicepenguins]

That peelie one looked pretty weak. Maybe you're right and it will be combined with a fakeup sample or there will be multiple samples to try. They have done that before with shampoos or hair treatments. 

I didn't mind the video and I thought the mascara trick she mentioned was kind of smart. 

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by MIKAGlam /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Is the rumor about BirchBox sending a lot of foils true? I don't really mind, I'll just go and buy some mini containers to put the product in.
Idk that's pretty subjective tbh, because most of my foils have been better sized than nicely packaged samples, like the fake up by benefit which is minescule, for example. With that said, I maybe get one foil sample per box, and when I do, it's multiple foils.

 

[flynt]

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

Did anyone else notice that the benefit BE cream was a foil? Didn't look very deluxe at all, let alone something they should feature in a sneak peek video.

Yeahhhh, I don't usually mind foils because all the ones I've received have been multi-use but that was a really crappy looking foil.  Not even one use and no way to repot it.  Like someone else said that looks like something you'd get for free in a magazine insert.  I hope that's not what they actually send.

 

[MIKAGlam]

Thanks, I'm not too worried about foils, I actually don't mind them at all. I don't think I'll need to go and buy more containers though. I think I would rather have a generous foil then a bulky mini bottle that goes to waste. I just reuse little TSA containers.

 

[kawaiimeows]

I've never been impressed by any of Benefit's samples, honestly. They strike me as the brand that puts more money in to the packaging aesthetics for the samples than the sample itself, which I just feel is wasteful. I like pretty packaging, don't get me wrong (like the liz earle one, amazing!) but something about theirs just feels like a way to overcompensate for really small samples.

 

[CheekyQ]

Yeahhhh, I don't usually mind foils because all the ones I've received have been multi-use but that was a really crappy looking foil.  Not even one use and no way to repot it.  Like someone else said that looks like something you'd get for free in a magazine insert.  I hope that's not what they actually send.

I received the mayo 100% pure packets and I really liked those, especially since there were three of them. But it would take a couple of those peelies to get just one full face application. Good thing I have three boxes coming this month. If only one of them gets a peelie, I'll be happy. If they all get peelies, at least I can get one full use out of them combined.

 

[barbyechick]

I didn't think the US Weekly lady was a good fit energy wise, I'm in the minority but I love the pep in the videos and she was too down to earth in energy lol. Anyways...we already knew about all the samples they listed I think, but does that leave Smashbox and OPI still as the missing ones or is that...not happening? 

Quote:  Inside the parcel: top-selling products from Smashbox , OPI and dr. brandt®, and Beauty Protector.

 

[Pfinky]

Due to the coloring, the box in her left hand looks like the sample size of the Fake Up

I agree. I went back and took a screenshot, and it does look a lot like a Fakeup box that she's holding. Still keeping hope that the BE cream is decent sized!

 

[lioness90]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlackMagicRose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by queenofperil /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  The Us Weekly woman from the video was reaaaaaaaally obnoxious. 
I feel like the Birchbox preview videos are always obnoxious, and I never receive any of the products they show off. 

I usually don't mind the preview videos...but this one annoyed me a bit. I can't put my finger on why.

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

Did anyone else notice that the benefit BE cream was a foil? Didn't look very deluxe at all, let alone something they should feature in a sneak peek video.
I hope that foil sample is just an extra.

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I've never been impressed by any of Benefit's samples, honestly. They strike me as the brand that puts more money in to the packaging aesthetics for the samples than the sample itself, which I just feel is wasteful. I like pretty packaging, don't get me wrong (like the liz earle one, amazing!) but something about theirs just feels like a way to overcompensate for really small samples.
This. I got the Fakeup concealer several months ago and the packaging was big and nice but the sample amount was a joke.

Quote: Originally Posted by Pfinky /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by Lorenk /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Due to the coloring, the box in her left hand looks like the sample size of the Fake Up



I agree. I went back and took a screenshot, and it does look a lot like a Fakeup box that she's holding. Still keeping hope that the BE cream is decent sized! I think she was holding the Fakeup. I got it a few months ago and that's the way the sample packaging looked.

 

[CheekyQ]

Here's a screenshot of the BE cream from the video.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Here's a screenshot of the BE cream from the video.

Oh man... That better be an extra/inclusion and not an actual item! I am curious about the product. I'm sitting on a bunch of points and I might as well get something I'd use daily! I just don't trust myself to color match on my own or guesstimate off a screen.