Birchbox February 2014 (SPOILERS)

[Heather Hicks]

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Is nothing showing on your box page?
My box page still shows January. I now have shipping/tracking, so I know it is going by Newgistics. I wonder if they withheld updating box pages for boxes going through Newgistics because they know delivery will take longer??? Just a theory though.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

It's driving me crazy that my box has shipped but the box page hasn't updated! Might be my first EVER surprise Birchbox 

 

[flynt]

I finally broke down and got a second subscription. I held off for a year and a half. How could I not with 100 points for the new sub and 50 for my referral. I used my cats name. I judge myself. Anyone know what this months welcome box is?

Hehe my second account is also in my cat's name. At least I used the cat with the normal person name. And this month my cat's account has updated but I'm still waiting for my main account. Just update already!

 

[Rachel S]

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And I think I've changed in that. At first, I wanted all makeup and as many full sizes as I could get. But now that I see myself not using those samples/full sizes months later, I'm kind of changing my mind. Heck, I end up trading more stuff from Ipsy than BB because, even if I get something I want, it is often the wrong color. Looks like that's happening this month with the blush and tini shadow. Of course, for $10 I got a Zoya polish, which is nice as I swore off doing business with them thanks to them cancelling orders without warning. So it is hard for me to break up with Ipsy, but I appreciate BB more. Funny you mentioned lifestyle stuff. I'm probably the only one who goes "Yippee!" when I see tea in my box, lol.


I love when I get tea and chocolate and other random "lifestyle" extras in my BB! I had Ipsy for a couple of months along with BB, and ended up cancelling Ipsy. I agree with the others who said the products are a little cheaper, and it's basically all makeup. That's perfect if that is what you are looking for, but I like the variety in birchbox and the brands a little higher quality for the most part. Plus I ran out of uses for all those little makeup bags I was getting! I thought that was such a cute idea... and it is, but only for like 3 months haha.

 

[jt0303]

My boxes loaded (womp womp) in one I'm getting Hello, Ruby Wing (for the 2nd time in two months), Cynthia Rowley Liner, the BP Oil and Previse Hydromilk. In the other I'm getting Hello, Agave Oil, 100% Pure Mascara, DDF Ultralite and Coola Matte. Aside from the mascara and eyeliner I'm bummed. I'll try the DDF & Previse, but I can't use Coola (I have a stock pile of tubes unopened from random boxes) and I don't care for hair oils. Plus on box 1 I just got Ruby Wing and it's not for me. Meh...at least I got eyeliner!

 

[Rachel S]

Just some random thoughts this morning... Has anyone seen the little DIY kits "For the Makers" on BB?? Some of them are so cute! I love DIY stuff so I'm pretty tempted to buy one, but they are a little pricey for something you have to put together yourself. The pine braided bracelet is adorable though!!! Also, I got the Chamak by Priya Kakkar Bangle in my order yesterday and love it. It's very pretty for a free bracelet! I also ordered two packs of the assorted Chuao chocolates (one for myself to have on hand at work and one for my hubby for vday). I'm obsessed with these dang chocolates! It looks like my Feb box is in NY today, so I'm hoping to get it by the end of the week. Hope everyone has a lovely day! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[camel11]

My last box updated! No well people or opi, but I did get the cr eyeliner and ahmad tea I love. And, I have the bp oil, ayres soap, and lala Malibu to try ands trade for what I want.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

2nd box uploaded:

Ahmad Tea Assorted Teas (MORE TEA!)

Ayres Bar Soap (Just won this soap in a Birchbloggers giveaway! Oh, well. I'll have a spare)

Cynthia Rowley Beauty Liquid Liner (SO EXCITED FOR THIS!) 

Beauty Protector Oil (Getting it in my other box, but might make a decent trade)

Juicy Couture La La Malibu (Also getting in my other box)

I'm pretty much just REALLY excited for the liner!

 

[jocedun]

OH THANK YOU Birchbox gods for finally updating my second box. 

Getting:

Harvey Prince Hello (probably going up for trade)

Skin and Co Truffle Serum (not too sure about this?! any thoughts, ladies?)

Beauty Protector Oil (excitement)

OPI Sheer Tint Polish (totes going up for trade)

Harvey and Sons tea (yum, gimme all the tea)

Such a great way to wake up! I'll probably update my trade list tonight when I get home. 

Maybe this box was sent via SLOWgistics because of the polish? Or maybe BB spited me for getting 3 boxes this month. 

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

OH THANK YOU Birchbox gods for finally updating my second box.  Getting: Harvey Prince Hello (probably going up for trade) Skin and Co Truffle Serum (not too sure about this?! any thoughts, ladies?) Beauty Protector Oil (excitement) OPI Sheer Tint Polish (totes going up for trade) Harvey and Sons tea (yum, gimme all the tea) Such a great way to wake up! I'll probably update my trade list tonight when I get home.  Maybe this box was sent via SLOWgistics because of the polish? Or maybe BB spited me for getting 3 boxes this month. 

This is the exact box that I'm getting and I'm sort of disappointed. Oh well, I guess birchbox is telling me that I look old for being 22.

 

[dawn767]

Update on the Beauty Protector Oil. I put it on last night. I just got up this morning and straightened my hair and it's even more amazing! My hair straightened easier and it's softer, shinier, & smoother looking /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'm so buying the full size!!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

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  OH THANK YOU Birchbox gods for finally updating my second box. 

Getting:

Harvey Prince Hello (probably going up for trade)

Skin and Co Truffle Serum (not too sure about this?! any thoughts, ladies?)

Beauty Protector Oil (excitement)

OPI Sheer Tint Polish (totes going up for trade)

Harvey and Sons tea (yum, gimme all the tea)

Such a great way to wake up! I'll probably update my trade list tonight when I get home. 

Maybe this box was sent via SLOWgistics because of the polish? Or maybe BB spited me for getting 3 boxes this month. 
Decent box! I <3 that Harvey Prince perfume. 

I got the Truffle Serum a few boxes back and I just don't...get it. Here I thought it was supposed to be this fancy serum, so I tried it and it didn't do a single thing for me. I think it IS supposed to be anti-aging though, so maybe I'm just not seeing any results since I'm 25 & don't really have any signs of aging yet? Just not super impressive for me. 

 

[CheekyQ]

OH THANK YOU Birchbox gods for finally updating my second box.  Getting: Harvey Prince Hello (probably going up for trade) Skin and Co Truffle Serum (not too sure about this?! any thoughts, ladies?) Beauty Protector Oil (excitement) OPI Sheer Tint Polish (totes going up for trade) Harvey and Sons tea (yum, gimme all the tea) Such a great way to wake up! I'll probably update my trade list tonight when I get home.  Maybe this box was sent via SLOWgistics because of the polish? Or maybe BB spited me for getting 3 boxes this month. 

Boo! My last two boxes finally updated and they are complete dupes. Both this box. I'm getting 3 opi polishes this month. So many good boxes this month, and I didn't get anything I really wanted.

 

[ashleygo]

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Boo! My last two boxes finally updated and they are complete dupes. Both this box. I'm getting 3 opi polishes this month. So many good boxes this month, and I didn't get anything I really wanted.


Quote: Originally Posted by jocedun /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  OH THANK YOU Birchbox gods for finally updating my second box. 

Getting:

Harvey Prince Hello (probably going up for trade)

Skin and Co Truffle Serum (not too sure about this?! any thoughts, ladies?)

Beauty Protector Oil (excitement)

OPI Sheer Tint Polish (totes going up for trade)

Harvey and Sons tea (yum, gimme all the tea)

Such a great way to wake up! I'll probably update my trade list tonight when I get home. 

Maybe this box was sent via SLOWgistics because of the polish? Or maybe BB spited me for getting 3 boxes this month. 
My 3rd box updated to this. I find it strange a bunch of people's updated to this. Seems weird especially since that profile is set up for  a 18 yr old who loves makeup and doesn't have aging signs.  I know some people got different boxes than what was shown on their profile, kinda hoping that happens here. On the plus side the only dupe out of all 3 of my boxes is the OPI.

 

[pinkcrayon]

OH THANK YOU Birchbox gods for finally updating my second box.  Getting: Harvey Prince Hello (probably going up for trade) Skin and Co Truffle Serum (not too sure about this?! any thoughts, ladies?) Beauty Protector Oil (excitement) OPI Sheer Tint Polish (totes going up for trade) Harvey and Sons tea (yum, gimme all the tea) Such a great way to wake up! I'll probably update my trade list tonight when I get home.  Maybe this box was sent via SLOWgistics because of the polish? Or maybe BB spited me for getting 3 boxes this month. 

my second box updated and this is what I'm getting too! I really wanted to bp oil and the opi. I'm whatever about the Harvey prince, and curious about the truffle serum. and tea, I'm fine with. its nice in this cold. another exciting thing, first month with 2 boxes and no dupes!

 

[utgal2004]

OH THANK YOU Birchbox gods for finally updating my second box.  Getting: Harvey Prince Hello (probably going up for trade) Skin and Co Truffle Serum (not too sure about this?! any thoughts, ladies?) Beauty Protector Oil (excitement) OPI Sheer Tint Polish (totes going up for trade) Harvey and Sons tea (yum, gimme all the tea) Such a great way to wake up! I'll probably update my trade list tonight when I get home.  Maybe this box was sent via SLOWgistics because of the polish? Or maybe BB spited me for getting 3 boxes this month. 

My second box just updated and its this one. Seems like everyone who was waiting for update still and just got it is gonna end up with this one. I'm okay with it. It's different than my first box and I'm curious to try Hello and protector. I love Harney and sons tea but its a bit annoying to get it in both boxes.

 

[MissJexie]

My second box finally uploaded and it's the most depressing box I've ever seen and I can't even be bothered to SS it:

Harvey Prince Hello

100% Pure Mascara

Bain de Terre Shampoo

Bain de Terre Conditioner

Juara Candlenut Cream

This is my main account and honestly, it just gets worse and worse every single month. I feel like it doesn't match my beauty profile in the slightest. My second account isn't perfect with the boxes, but I feel like it's closer to my taste and I just clicked random stuff when I took the profile quiz! Honestly I wonder if these companies even use the quizzes or if it's just some way to keep us feeling somewhat in control.

ugh. Seriously if I see any more shampoo/conditioner samples in my boxes I'm going to scream. 3 months in a row!

 

EDIT: I'm not whining about BB itself, just that I cannot get this STINKING main account to start working FOR me instead of against me. LOL

 

[PeridotCricket]

I unsubbed in January and just resubbed last night using the USWEEKLY100 promo code. It still works. Yay. I got an e-mail saying my box will ship 2/21. It seems like forever.

 

[katiecoll]

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  2nd box uploaded:

Ahmad Tea Assorted Teas (MORE TEA!)

Ayres Bar Soap (Just won this soap in a Birchbloggers giveaway! Oh, well. I'll have a spare)

Cynthia Rowley Beauty Liquid Liner (SO EXCITED FOR THIS!)

Beauty Protector Oil (Getting it in my other box, but might make a decent trade)

Juicy Couture La La Malibu (Also getting in my other box)

I'm pretty much just REALLY excited for the liner!
 My box finally uploaded for my main sub and we're Box twins!!

I really don't care for the tea or soap, I may give it to my mom. But I'm SO EXCITED for the CR liner. I was wishing so hard for this! The oil and juicy I'm happy for too.

 

[LizGeary]

Idk ab y'all but the south is having winter stormpocalypse round two.. This is gonna ruin my bb delivery I just know it!!!