Birchbox February 2014 (SPOILERS)

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by camel11 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I also get mad at Birchbox (I'll never forget this Smashbox card, though. That's some BS), until I start trading for what I want.  I just wish they'd give me a better box so I wouldn't have to pay for postage. 
Wouldn't it be great if USPS offered an amazon-prime type shipping deal for hardcore swappers?

 

[angienharry]

ummmmm...that might be the best idea I've heard in my whole life!!!

 

[RenoFab]

So this is my first month with two subs and I am getting (between the two boxes) some products that I REALLY WANTED TO AVOID!

The Benefit peelie, uggggh, 

The Smashbox eyeshadow card, really????

A dup of the glitter Ruby Wing polish - Crossing fingers the color is wrong

The misleading Dr. Brandt kit - Also crossing fingers this is better than expected....

The microscopic Fake up (although I know it will go a long way, in combination with my other lackluster items, I feel like I am trying really hard to love my two subs right now) 

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Quote: Originally Posted by camel11 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I also get mad at Birchbox (I'll never forget this Smashbox card, though. That's some BS), until I start trading for what I want.  I just wish they'd give me a better box so I wouldn't have to pay for postage. 

I'm not too peeved about the Smashbox card -- or at least not as annoyed as I thought I would be. I usually ignore the cards or toss them (like when Sephora sent out a Stila blush thingy in a peely. it was weird!). I'm SO glad they sent out this Smashbox card. I was just about to use my points to pick up the palette. Swatched it off the cards and wasn't impressed. Saved myself the headache!

 

[meetcutecrystal]

  It's like a little tube about the size of my pinky. Lasts a long time though!

Awesome! Thanks for the pic. I'm still looking for the hg serum for my eyes. It will be nice to try for a week or so.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by RenoFab /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So this is my first month with two subs and I am getting (between the two boxes) some products that I REALLY WANTED TO AVOID!

The Benefit peelie, uggggh, 

The Smashbox eyeshadow card, really????

A dup of the glitter Ruby Wing polish - Crossing fingers the color is wrong

The misleading Dr. Brandt kit - Also crossing fingers this is better than expected....

The microscopic Fake up (although I know it will go a long way, in combination with my other lackluster items, I feel like I am trying really hard to love my two subs right now) 
For what its worth, my ruby wing color didn't match what was shown on my box page at all.

 

[cari12]

  right?? there's actually a TON of confusion/anger/pitchforks from people who were expecting the whole Dr. Brandt kit. This is how you know I'm procrastinating, reading the BB FB page while munching on popcorn /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> this is also from the fb wall: i dont know why but i found this HILARIOUS.  I've also had a few friends in real life who asked me if i got a mini smashbox palette. like an actual one with mini pans. umm..no? i mean, that would be totally awesome but no 

I'm sorry, I whine every now and then about my Birchbox but COME ON. LOL. It's a $10 box, and you get $5 back in credit every month, AND you get free shipping. It's a ridiculously low price. I know how it sucks when you get a craptastic sample but people need to calm down. Whenever I get crappy samples for a long period of time I e-mail them and they always try to help as much as they can to get my profile in a place that will get me the things I want. I just think people expect way too much out of Birchbox. I LOVE the points system and will gladly pay $10 for a $5 credit and a box of samples shipped (for free) to me every month!

Word. Slow clap. Enthusiastically nodding my head in agreement. :-D

 

[Glitterazzi]

Quote:   Quote:  As a woman I notice something important...not a single bit of CHOCOLATE in February Box section?! With def. Valentine's Day around the corner or for those w/o someone to love, chocolate is VERY IMPORTANT! I know its too late now but kinda bum not a single piece/pretzel/fortune cookie! Chocolate and women go together like salt and pepper and PB & J! Please the powers that be maybe for Feb 2015 just a little bit of chocolate, please!
i dont know why but i found this HILARIOUS. 


Last year they did include a piece of chocolate and people complained like they'd received a box full of poop.  They can't win.

 

[Amby6912]

Looks like I'm getting box 7.... not sure if I like it yet. I'm getting the 100% pure mascara, the toni and guy shampoo and conditioner for damaged hair, the Joan Vass L'eau de Cristal perfume, and the breath crystals...the reason I'm iffy is the breath crystals. But everything else seems good enough to make up for it! Weird thing though: my box estimated delivery date was today but it's still sitting in Austin, TX which is one hour from me. It's been there since saturday. And I thought Newgistics was slow. Those get to me faster than anything by UPSMI.

 

[ikecarus]

This was my first month getting two boxes (#9 and #20), but sadly I think I should have saved my money. XD Oh well, at least I didn't get any duplicates between the two boxes (save for the "extra" of the crystal mints) and I did get 100 points + the US Weekly sub. I think I would have been happier getting two January boxes. Heading over to the trade thread...!

 

[feisty1]

I am newer to birchbox but for me, I am happy with trying a product before I spend a lot of money on it. I have difficult skin when it comes to makeup and skin care so it helps me get a better idea of what I like or more importantly what my skin likes. My first birchbox was a sample of my prime and I loved it. With my birchbox points, I saved so much money on something I would not normally be able to spend. The only products I get disappointed in are the card sample or one time use samples because I cannot tell if it's a product I would actually like or not.

 

[Jen51]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachel S /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I think someone already answered this but just in case... It's only b/c this is your first box. The same thing happened to me and it even took a few days after I actually received my first one in the mail for the site to update. But eventually when you go to your box page it will automatically display the contents of your current month's box with a list of the products underneath. It usually updates on the 10th of each month! Welcome to BB /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Thanks!!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Yes!!! I remember that! You can't please everyone!

Last year they did include a piece of chocolate and people complained like they'd received a box full of poop.  They can't win.

 

[sbg812]

Quote: Originally Posted by justliz87 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I just want to jump up and down because I am getting the Coastal Scents quad. I have really been wanting to try this brand!!! Also getting Fekkai shampoo/conditioner, Harvey Prince perfume and breath mints. I will totally take this box. 

Box twins!!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I'm glad to see someone else excited about ours!  So many people complain about shampoo/conditioner and not getting featured items... Good to know I'm not weird for being pumped. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[goldenmeans]

My box page is showing that this is what I was supposed to get:

Smashbox Cosmetics Full Exposure Mascara OPI Sheer Tints Color-Tinted Top Coat Smashbox Cosmetics Full Exposure Palette Joan Vass L’eau de Améthyste Paula's Choice RESIST Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum   But I got my box today and in it was:   Agave Healing Oil Treatment Ayers Bar Soap Benefit eye cream OPI nail polish those breath crystals   Whatever the smell is that is clinging to the card is making me nauseous. I'm assuming it's the soap. Gross.   The one time- the ONLY TIME- I have ever wanted to try a perfume and I don't actually get it. I'll give it until tomorrow to update and then maybe I can wrangle some points out of them. I swear, today has sucked the life out of me and it's only Monday.

 

[AshJs3]

Last year they did include a piece of chocolate and people complained like they'd received a box full of poop.  They can't win.

Haha! Chocolate? How dare they send me chocolate? I'm allergic!! Are they trying to make me feel bad that my boyfriend broke up with me and remind me that I won't be getting any chocolate for Valentines Day?!?! I'm sending them an email!!11!!1!!1!1! /sarcasm /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[utgal2004]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheGlamGal /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  On a complete side note, I tried gifting myself $10 with points from one account to another and it is "under review".  Was wondering why I hadn't received the code and I am annoyed because I need the code to make a purchase.  
That happened to me on Friday, and this morning an email came from on the second account saying I had a $10 gift code from the first account.  Maybe just give it a little time?

 

[lovepink]

I am getting box 53

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/february-2014/february-2014-bb53

The dry condtioner is a dupe for me but I do not think I can get points for it.  I am happy I got the Juicy fragrance.  Sad about tea, the mascara (only because I traded for it last month) and the Camille Beckman body butter.  I got the hand cream a few months ago.

Hope March is fantastic since it is spring break!

 

[Heather Hicks]

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


My profile also showed this kit but I received only the Pores No More. I really don't think anyone was supposed to get anything more than the PNM. But maybe someone should ask Birchbox for a clarification rather than being upset by it. I won't ask because I don't care whether I get the kit or not, but I think anyone upset by it should definitely ask BB for an explanation.

Edit: Just saw that kit retails for $42. No way they were sending the entire kit to any subbers!
Yeah, when I saw it, I was thinking maybe they'd send 2-3 items from the kit, but just in smaller sizes. I mean, I think the kit itself includes sample sizes, but they could've sent out even smaller sample sizes, you know? If it had been a normal month, I might not have thought that. Just the US Weekly collab, for some reason, made me think the kit was a special thing. Oh well. So far, I'm not getting it, but I have 2 boxes left to ship/update. I would love to try the PNM and OPI, so I'm kind of hoping for that very common combination, even with the stupid Peelie.

 

[JuliaGhostx3]

Guys, the page says I am receiving box #9, and it should be here tomorrow. But, this box includes the color change nail polish, which I got last month. When I get my box tomorrow, what should I do if it is the same nail polish?