Birchbox February 2015 (Spoilers)

[nikkiaust17]

I guess they are giving everyone a RTR code no matter what box you get.  I just got an email from BB stating they forgot to include it in my box and gave me a code to use in the email.  I will have no use for it so if anyone needs an extra or wants to pass it along to a friend, please feel free to inbox me - the first responder gets it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />   

i just got that email too!

 

[graquarius]

I guess they are giving everyone a RTR code no matter what box you get.  I just got an email from BB stating they forgot to include it in my box and gave me a code to use in the email.  I will have no use for it so if anyone needs an extra or wants to pass it along to a friend, please feel free to inbox me - the first responder gets it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />   

Here I was hoping to see some apology BB points haha. Seems they've become stingy with their points lately 

 

[eas00]

As far as I know, BB has always done this. This is why so many work so hard at cart Tetris to get it as close to an even dollar amount (in increments of $10) as possible. I had the same issue during the Ace sale with having a total of $21.80. They wanted to apply 300 points so I added a couple more items to get my order to $29.75. I feel much better using 300 points for that. I do hope customer service refunds you some points. Let us know what they say.

Sorry I haven't posted what BB said in response to this yet but they basically told me exactly what you said. I ended up returning the item that was $10.80 because for once I received it it was not worth 200 points. I'm been trying to hoard my points on al 3 of my accounts so when I really need something or want to splurge on some goodies I don't have to feel bad about it. Thank you for your help and now I'll know what to do next time I order. 

 

[eas00]

I did get one box today. I kind of meh about it. I defiantly need to work on my profiles I think. I got English Laundry perfume, Essential Elements rosemary shower gel, Eyeko skinny liquid eyeliner, and the Harvey Prince Hello shampoo and conditioner. I can always use shampoo and conditioner so I'll use it. The shower gel I think I will save and use when I'm sick since it smells like Vicks vapor rub. The perfume doesn't sound like me so I'm not going to try it and the eyeliner would have been great in anything but black. I used to only use black eyeliner until I started using brown and have found that black tends to be too harsh looking on me. So I guess 3 out of 5 isn't too bad. Looking forward to my two other boxes though. 

 

[kgus22]

And I still don't have a box showing /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Geek2]

I don't either. I keep checking but nothing

 

[carothcj]

I said no to that. Not interested at 35.00/month even with an opt-out. Most of their plus items don't interest me anyway.

Yep totally agreed. Especially when you can get far better and Full sized items through pop sugar for only slightly more.

 

[EricaD]

I got my box. I've been a subscriber for over three years, and like many of you mentioned, the "never-send-the-same-thing-twice" thing really starts to limit the number of good boxes available to long-term subscribers. I've never received a beautyblender and was prevented from doing so this month due to the dupe rule.

I am very conflicted about the rule now, on the one hand it prevents me from getting items I hated again, but there are also things I'd be thrilled to get a second (or third or fourth) time. I also wouldn't mind getting a hated sample for the second time if it came in a box with a beautyblender!

I'm thinking about opening a new account to 'reset' what I can get. Anyway, here's my box:

1)Marcelle Eye Makeup Remover

2)Mally Eye-Amplifying Shadow Liner- Deep Taupe

3)Proper bar soap

4)Jules and Esther Cucumber Eye Gel

5)BeeKind Conditioner

 

[effigie]

I finally have a tracking number and my box is showing (with the 'cheat', not with the standard '10th of the month sneak peek').  That's after an email to customer service and what I'm convinced was a form letter response, since it didn't actually answer my questions.

My box is:

Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet

Clean Skin perfume sample

Parlor Sea Salt Spray (my PYS)

Jules & Esther Cucumber Eye Gel

Benefit Roller Lash

 

[misskelliemarie]

I got a Beauty Blender in my box and my jaw dropped! I hadn't been paying attention to the previews at all. I actually am not the biggest fan of the beauty blender when it comes to foundation. It actually ends up emphasizing my dry patches oddly enough. I use them for setting powder because I have dry skin it really helps make my skin not look as dry as it does if I use a brush. I also got theBalm lipgloss, a Juice Beauty face wash, a Beekind conditioner, and a body wash. It was probably one of the best boxes I've ever had. I will actually use everything in it and it was probably one of the biggest values when it comes to money that I've ever had.

 

[artemiss]

I got a Beauty Blender in my box and my jaw dropped! I hadn't been paying attention to the previews at all. I actually am not the biggest fan of the beauty blender when it comes to foundation. It actually ends up emphasizing my dry patches oddly enough. I use them for setting powder because I have dry skin it really helps make my skin not look as dry as it does if I use a brush. I also got theBalm lipgloss, a Juice Beauty face wash, a Beekind conditioner, and a body wash. It was probably one of the best boxes I've ever had. I will actually use everything in it and it was probably one of the biggest values when it comes to money that I've ever had.

I got the same box, and I'm beyond pleased, even if the little conditioner isn't going to be sturdy enough to last until my trip later next month. I was a little worried when I saw Gilchrest and Soames after the horrid lotion I got last month, but this body wash smells really nice and fresh.

 

[stephaniew013]

Even though box pages are loaded now, has anyone had any luck with any new techniques to "peek ahead" at box options since they revamped the page? The app trick hasn't worked for me for quite a while either, unfortunately :'(

 

[Noel Snow]

Ugh both boxes are waiting for me at home and this is the day I walk to work. I can't just sneak out on my lunch break to grab them. 

 

[Hectors Friend]

aww..I just said I didn't need the Juice cleanser because I don't get blemishes. (I never do) and just jinxed myself.  lol  But I really didn't need that one.  I hate my box this month.  Esp when you see people getting beauty blenders.  almost 3 years and never got one.  Ok rant over!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Hectors Friend]

Has anyone noticed that their shop seems to be lacking in product quantity?

I have 6 items in my cart and 4 or 5 are out of stock!!!

And I've noticed it on several other items I've been eyeing

Yes!! I've been waiting for the Sumita Eyebrow Pencil.  I have come to love it.

 

[Audra Lenore]

Huh. I need to send an email to CS. I was supposed to get a Sumita liner in my second box and didn't. I got:

-No4 Prep and Protect.

-(Was supposed to get) Sumita Liner.

-Cynthia Rowley Stain.

-Gilchrist and Sohmes lotion. 

- Hello Perfume.

I don't really use Prep stuff, so I gave the No4 away, the same with the lotion because the scent was grossing me out and it felt really cheap on my hands. I gave it to someone who works in an ER and doesn't care what it is as long as it's lotion. Dunno if I like the Hello perfume yet. I really like the stain, and I dunno about the Sumita cos I didn't get it, lol.

Second box was not a good box for me. Lol. 

 

[easybreezy]

Sorry I haven't posted what BB said in response to this yet but they basically told me exactly what you said. I ended up returning the item that was $10.80 because for once I received it it was not worth 200 points. I'm been trying to hoard my points on al 3 of my accounts so when I really need something or want to splurge on some goodies I don't have to feel bad about it. Thank you for your help and now I'll know what to do next time I order. 

Just curious - did BB refund you the entire 200 points or only 108ish?

 

[liilak]

I got my box today and while I wasn'/t too excited at first, I'm now in love with that Eyeko skinny eyeliner!  

 

[Noel Snow]

I got my box today and while I wasn'/t too excited at first, I'm now in love with that Eyeko skinny eyeliner!  

Someone said to store it vertically and upside down to keep it from drying out. I get the vertical part but not sure what would be considered upside down. Tip pointing up? :hehe:   Finally a use for this emoticon.

 

[artlover613]

I received my RTR box today, and just before getting ready so I tried it all out! I love the Derma-E scrub. It's super moisurizing. The SNR body wash smells familiar and yummy - like a berry crumble I make that has lemon juice in it. The FF blow out spray made my third-day unwashed tresses acceptable for running errands. It took a while and some extra brushstrokes, but it was a good save for the day. And the Balm lipgloss in Bam was a little too Bazooka pink, but I don't think it is as sticky as the Stilla we've received before. It has nice staying power, a smooth texture and the pink fades which is good. (Why won't BB ever send out nice neutral bronzes or nudes?)

As for the Sumita navy eyeliner, I receved it last month, so mine will go to the trade list. It is a beautiful color but I think it's waxy nature means you have to be well skilled to use it.

Now, I'm just waiting for my second box, (fingers tapping)...