Birchbox February 2014 (SPOILERS)

[jbrookeb]

i just gotta say that i love the OPI sheer tints. so simple...yet i love them so much.

Yes. This!! Just a wash of color is so different from full-on paint and unexpected. And the miniature bottle...gah! Adorable!

 

[Heather Hicks]

Quote: Originally Posted by Spiritwind10 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I got this box except my polish was sheer pink. But I said something about it and basically got raked over the coals for saying I hated the box. Especially the fake up as there was only a very thin sliver of it on the tube and it scratched my face when I at least tryed to try it out so I could at least review it right and the women a few pages ago. Acted liked they didn't believe me. S I just cancelled my BB because I have it it with getting boxes that are crap! It's OKAY for them to say they don't like it! but if someone else says they don't like it they rake them over the coals and act like they are lying about and don't believe them and go on and on about it like what I say was a crime!!! I just won't get back on this thread and I'm really glad your fake up sample was fine. Just be care about saying anything negative on this thead.
I wouldn't take it too personally. See, last month, people who got the fakeup sample were complaining about the size of it, even when they did get a decent size to try out. (Not huge. Could've been better. But still, enough to use for a few tries.) So I think people had that in mind when responding to you. But, it sounds like you got a bad sample, which could happen to anyone, with any sample, at any time. If that particular sample hadn't already had a history of prior discussion attached to it, you probably wouldn't have gotten so many responses. And I don't think anyone was disbelieving you, just trying to figure out how your sample had been so different from all the rest, if that makes sense.

 

[Deareux]

I got my box today and the Beauty Protector oil was completely shattered, covering the inside of my box with oil and glass shards.

 

[Alicia1970CT]

I signed up for a 2nd and 3rd subscription for the us weekly points and filled out profiles completely different but am getting 2 identical boxes. I'm bummed. There is no way I will use both of any of the products except possibly the perfume /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I am working on my profile on this site since I am new I can not post on trade forum yet /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Anybody have any advise ? My identical box pics :

The other 2 arrived today.. Identical /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I only drink reg plain decaf tea so I'm tired of tea bags. Got some other kind last month plus I got some in my Love for Food box too each month... Boooo Ps does anyone else end up with typing on these forums and the typing is lagging and all messed up when trying to post. It's really pissing me off waiting in between typing every 3 letters to see if it's going to actually type. This post took like 10 minutes for what should have been 20 seconds to post and puts a period in wherever it feels like it. Uuuugggghhhh. Super annoying ! Makes me not even want to try anymore

 

[LizGeary]

. No bb delivery for me today.. I can't even tell where the yard ends and the street begins!!

 

[Heather Hicks]

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

That's a pretty good box!  While everyone is bemoaning the Big Easy (and rightfully so), you're still getting a good mix of high value products.  The sheer nail tint is fun for layering over other polishes to give them a new look.  My mom has raved about the agave hair oil she got in her box. Technically, the Big Easy could be seen as an extra.  Albeit a small, sample, it's still a chance to check out a little bit of a completely unreleased product and is in addition to 4 deluxe sized samples and seems to be in the boxes with other benefit products in them.

Here's the thing.  It's a a random sample service that does WAY batter than any other sample service at matching to people's needs and wants.  Or even trying at all for that matter.  It's not meant to be a full size sub of every product you want/need.  I know there have been quite a few products I thought I was going to hate that I ended up loving and buying full sizes of (Dr. Lipp) and have even found HG products (Dr. Jart+ 45 SPF, Amika Blowout Spray, Miss Jessie's Leave-In Condish).  And I have also had my fair share of stuff that I didn't like (yesTo cc cream) and/or haven't used (Vasanti Brighten Up).  It's all in how you look at what you're getting.  Bummer boxes and products happen, but at least it happens for $10 and I haven't paid full price to try something I ended up not liking.
I'd have to disagree on this one. I defended the Smashbox card with the shadows because you could get a few uses out of it to actually try the shadows. But with a teeny sample of foundation, bb cream, cc cream, etc., all you might be able to do is match the color to your skin. So, if you weren't already sold on the product so you were just trying to find the right shade, you wouldn't be able to tell anything about it. You can't wear it even one time, to see how it lasts throughout the day. You can't even rub it between your fingers to judge how the formula feels. You can only swipe it on. That said, I'm sure they counted it as an extra like they did the Smashbox (which I got in one of my boxes).

I didn't get the BE though, so no skin off my back. And I agree that many boxes that got the BE had other nice samples to go along with it. All I'm saying is I don't think it did anyone any good for BB to send out this particular sample, even as an extra. I've had similar samples, like the Garnier BB cream everyone raved about. I got *several* cards to try. I finally jumped in and bought some. I don't like it. The cards were a complete waste. And really they were so small, they didn't help much with shade matching either. Just mho.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

[@]Alicia1970CT[/@] I'm sorry you're having trouble with the site! Have you tried logging out, then logging back in? And would you mind letting us know what color the nail polish is, and the tea flavors? My box is coming very slowly, and we have an ice storm going on right now! Yikes! ETA oops saw where you said you got the purple one! Sorry!

 

[MissJexie]

womp womp.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Not a terrible box, but definitely not as exciting as some of the others. I am just so bummed about the "extra" this month. I don't understand how I'm supposed to review an item (even if it is an extra) when I can't even cover my face with the amount that is given. There's no way for me to judge if this is a good product or not simply by the consistency and appearance alone. I'm even less enthused about what is coming in my second box, however, I have been pleasantly surprised in the past so I'm hoping when I get it I end up loving it more than this one lol /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Heather Hicks]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I only meant punishment in the sense that they didn't use our profiles/didn't give us the full variety of box variations (seemingly), but I am pretty pleased with my 2 boxes. The RW and OPI were the main things I wanted this month /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I also bought the pink RW a few months back when I didn't get it.  Did you at least get a different pink than you got before or was it the same? I haven't smelled the perfume yet but I am happy to see perfumes come in our boxes that aren't Juicy!
Oh I can't really complain about my punishment box either, lol. Between my 4 :blush: boxes, I got almost everything I wanted. No W3LL stick (but so few got that anyway) and no Previsage (or whatever it was). Didn't even know that one existed til I saw your box and decided I'd like to try it, haha!

As for the RW, I got the same one I'd already gotten on a different account. But, that was the sample that leaked. I emailed and they are sending me out a new one. I had set up a trade for it to get the glitter, though, so now I'm waiting to see what happens. I'd love if they'd send me a whole new box, like some are saying, but I'm not expecting it either. I just hate to worry that I might have to back out on a trade or something.

 

[MissJexie]

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

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No bb delivery for me today.. I can't even tell where the yard ends and the street begins!!

Omgosh, I know you all aren't used to snow down there, so I totally understand, but if I woke up and saw that I would be relieved! Last snow storm we had here I was knee-deep in the devil's powder! LOL

 

[Lorenk]

Ohh, I got the blue OPI! I wanted amber, but anyways, I'm glad it wasn't pink.

I also got fakeup in light, idk if they were sending out different shades or not, but I'm glad I didn't get one too dark for me!

I'll try the Pores No More, and maybe the Agave hair oil or maybe it will enhance a trade. I just bought a 4 oz bottle of Neil George Gooseberry Oil, I'm basically set for a few years

 

[Lorenk]

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

womp womp.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Not a terrible box, but definitely not as exciting as some of the others. I am just so bummed about the "extra" this month. I don't understand how I'm supposed to review an item (even if it is an extra) when I can't even cover my face with the amount that is given. There's no way for me to judge if this is a good product or not simply by the consistency and appearance alone. I'm even less enthused about what is coming in my second box, however, I have been pleasantly surprised in the past so I'm hoping when I get it I end up loving it more than this one lol /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Same box I just received!

I like it. It's not "OMG MOST AMAZING BOX EVER" but they can't all be

 

[QueenJane]

womp womp.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Not a terrible box, but definitely not as exciting as some of the others. I am just so bummed about the "extra" this month. I don't understand how I'm supposed to review an item (even if it is an extra) when I can't even cover my face with the amount that is given. There's no way for me to judge if this is a good product or not simply by the consistency and appearance alone. I'm even less enthused about what is coming in my second box, however, I have been pleasantly surprised in the past so I'm hoping when I get it I end up loving it more than this one lol /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I got this book woth the pink OPI. is that one teal?

 

[Lorenk]

Not trying to start any problems here, but isn't it weird that some people received a full size Cynthia Rowley eyeliner ($18 value) and then those of us who got Benefit samples got itttty bitty ones? The full size Fakeup is $24...There's plenty of other disparities of course. 

 

[Jazbot]

First month in a while I am not happy with my products.

Got the deluxe shampoo and conditioner with the opi nail polish, tea bags and a eye cream by caudelie.  I don't like how they give two tea bags and that's one item but the shampoo and conditioner are separately counted items.

 

[Rachel S]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lorenk /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My box says "Package out for post office delivery" which seems like an odd way of phrasing it, but hey. Now if the mail would come...it's already an hour later than yesterday /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

When mine says this, it means it's out to be delivered TO my post office. Then, my post office delivers it to me the following day.

Did you get it today?

 

[jt0303]

womp womp.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Not a terrible box, but definitely not as exciting as some of the others. I am just so bummed about the "extra" this month. I don't understand how I'm supposed to review an item (even if it is an extra) when I can't even cover my face with the amount that is given. There's no way for me to judge if this is a good product or not simply by the consistency and appearance alone. I'm even less enthused about what is coming in my second box, however, I have been pleasantly surprised in the past so I'm hoping when I get it I end up loving it more than this one lol /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I'm jealous of your teal opi /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> if that takes any of the sting out. I got a second (just received last month) hot pink Ruby wing - blech it's awful.

 

[Jazbot]

Quote: Originally Posted by jt0303 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I'm jealous of your real opi

if that takes any of the sting out. I got a second (just received last month) hot pink Ruby wing - blech it's awful.
I would so love the Ruby wing polish, I have been holding off from purchasing hoping to get in my box.

 

[Rachel S]

Quote: Originally Posted by Spiritwind10 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I got this box except my polish was sheer pink. But I said something about it and basically got raked over the coals for saying I hated the box. Especially the fake up as there was only a very thin sliver of it on the tube and it scratched my face when I at least tryed to try it out so I could at least review it right and the women a few pages ago. Acted liked they didn't believe me. S I just cancelled my BB because I have it it with getting boxes that are crap! It's OKAY for them to say they don't like it! but if someone else says they don't like it they rake them over the coals and act like they are lying about and don't believe them and go on and on about it like what I say was a crime!!! I just won't get back on this thread and I'm really glad your fake up sample was fine. Just be care about saying anything negative on this thead.

I think you misunderstand some of us, Spritiwind10. It is hard to recognize tone over text, but I read through the comments and I really didn't notice anyone raking you over the coals. Just b/c some people were surprised at the size of your sample does not mean they didn't believe you. Everyone's opinion is appreciated here, good or bad... Yours included!

 

[MissJexie]

Quote: Originally Posted by jt0303 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I'm jealous of your teal opi

if that takes any of the sting out. I got a second (just received last month) hot pink Ruby wing - blech it's awful.
Don't be jealous. I'm sure I can make it work with one of my polishes, but it makes my nails look like they're rotting/moldy or dirty when it's worn alone...not a nice look in my opinion. lol