Birchbox June 2014 - Spoilers!

[wadedl]

I will totally give it a try!  I did not realize that the Davines OI and the Love were different things.  I like adventure and trying new things but the Davines OI I gagged!  I still put it on my hair though but it was so repulsive smelling to me!  Can't wait to see what this one smells like!

The Love smells more floral, somewhat like roses. I ended up buying the conditioner after trading for the shampoo and conditioner. The shampoo by itself made my hair kind of stiff but the conditioner was great with it. The conditioner is thick like a mask and I only use it once a week or my hair gets too soft and light.

On another note I really hate UPS, they said that no one was here, they always leave packages at the front door, there is a balcony  type area by the front door that you can hide packages behind or they can put it in our USPS bin we have since our mailbox(and wall/gate) was smashed by a car. I am usually one of the last stops on their way back to UPS and he "stopped" at 6:06. He did not even take the "shortcut" past my house or we would have heard. I really want my hairbrush so people can stop stealing mine! Also my Bodum Tea cup and free Skull Candy earbuds.

BTW anyone in need of a new brush I highly recommend this one, my husband and daughter will use no other. Maybe I should have ordered 2!

http://www.birchbox.com/shop/hair/accessories/hair-brushes-combs/spornette-luxury-cushion

 

[lovepink]

The Love smells more floral, somewhat like roses. I ended up buying the conditioner after trading for the shampoo and conditioner. The shampoo by itself made my hair kind of stiff but the conditioner was great with it. The conditioner is thick like a mask and I only use it once a week or my hair gets too soft and light.

On another note I really hate UPS, they said that no one was here, they always leave packages at the front door, there is a balcony  type area by the front door that you can hide packages behind or they can put it in our USPS bin we have since our mailbox(and wall/gate) was smashed by a car. I am usually one of the last stops on their way back to UPS and he "stopped" at 6:06. He did not even take the "shortcut" past my house or we would have heard. I really want my hairbrush so people can stop stealing mine! Also my Bodum Tea cup and free Skull Candy earbuds.

BTW anyone in need of a new brush I highly recommend this one, my husband and daughter will use no other. Maybe I should have ordered 2!

http://www.birchbox.com/shop/hair/accessories/hair-brushes-combs/spornette-luxury-cushion

Good to know about the Love!  I am now excited to try it!

And thanks for the brush review.  I bought one I don't love and have been debating on which brush to get.

Ugh UPS is the worst.  They leave my packages on my porch which is hidden from the street by a bush.  I always crack up when one of the UPS drivers attempts to cover the package with my door mat.  It is a bunch of interlocking rectangles with unfilled middles! lol

 

[meaganola]

Heeey, that's the brush I use! I love it. I also have the Mini Wonders to carry in purses/bags, and I just ordered a Big Wonder because I think it might work better for pulling my hair in a knot than the full-sized one.

And patchouli and campfire smoke totally sounds like a perfume Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab would sell and I would buy.

 

[AMaas]

It's just a multipurpose item, like an ointment. Personally I think Egyptian magic is over hyped especially for the price.

I want to resub using the code but don't really want the Egyptian Magic lol

I remember paying $30 something for it and it is just like Aquaphor.

Actually, Aquaphor and Egyptian Magic are not the same at all. Aquaphor is 40% petroleum and also contains Mineral Oil.

Egyptian Magic is made of totally natural ingredients like Olive Oil, Honey and Bee Pollen.

Texture-wise, they are similar at first, but Aquaphor sits on top of your skin like an ointment whereas Egyptian Magic turns into an oil and melts into your skin.

I agree Egyptian Magic is pricey, though! Luckily a little goes a long way.

 

[MaryJane80]

Actually, Aquaphor and Egyptian Magic are not the same at all. Aquaphor is 40% petroleum and also contains Mineral Oil.

Egyptian Magic is made of totally natural ingredients like Olive Oil, Honey and Bee Pollen.

Texture-wise, they are similar at first, but Aquaphor sits on top of your skin like an ointment whereas Egyptian Magic turns into an oil and melts into your skin.

I agree Egyptian Magic is pricey, though! Luckily a little goes a long way.

I didn't mean like the actual make of it. For me personally they both do the exact same thinking. Aquaphor melts into my skin or at least absorbs into my skin lol I love putting on a thin layer and my skin just sucks it up and my face is just so soft and plump the next day. Or just put it on some rough patches on my skin.

I guess it's just a personal preference. Egyptian Magic is too pricey for when Aquaphor does the same thing that I use Egyptian Magic.

I don't want to get that product on a different account and still get a chance to get it on my main account lol

 

[Krystyn Lowe]

Can someone please tell me if I can have two boxes come from the same account or do I need to set up a new account with a different email? Thanks in advance!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Can someone please tell me if I can have two boxes come from the same account or do I need to set up a new account with a different email? Thanks in advance!

You would need to set up a new account with a different email, but you can use the same name, address, credit card, etc. 

Make sure you use your referral link from your original account so you get your 50 points /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[ikecarus]

Has anyone who has Box #45 actually received their box yet? If so, did you get the purple or coral LAQA? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Thank you!

 

[FabulousIntrovert]

This is my first post on this site, but I've been reading these threads for two months. Ah! I'm so excited. My box arrived yesterday (Box 41). It's a 7 item box, plus I got the free benefit pushup eyeliner sample! I love surprises and I'm thrilled for a 70 point box!

 

[Savannarose726]

@@Savannarose726 My sister and I both subscribed on the 9th and my box updated yesterday and hers updated today. No idea when it will ship but we both have tracking codes now too.

Thanks love! Mine updated too finally and showed the contents of my box! So much fun!'

 

[Savannarose726]

Looks like my first box is 44!

 

[puppymomofthree]

This is my first post on this site, but I've been reading these threads for two months. Ah! I'm so excited. My box arrived yesterday (Box 41). It's a 7 item box, plus I got the free benefit pushup eyeliner sample! I love surprises and I'm thrilled for a 70 point box!

Welcome!  That is so exciting!!!  You will have to tell us how you like the liner.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Tamarin]

I got an email from Sephora with a link to buy the new benefit liner - it's a presale, today only. It's $24 though, not sure I want to spend that much  :wacko:

 

[tacehtpuekam]

I got an email from Sephora with a link to buy the new benefit liner - it's a presale, today only. It's $24 though, not sure I want to spend that much  :wacko:

Yeah I'm waiting 'til Birchbox has it in stock so I can use points /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> $24 is a little pricey for a liner I've never tried before. 

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

KS Necklace Update - Finally got a reply to my email (sent over the weekend) from "Audrey", here 'tis.  I'm not impressed, I'm not patient, and I really just want my necklace! (Insert mini tantrum here)

"Hi Leigh,

Thanks for writing in!

I'm so sorry for the delay in receiving your Kate Spade Saturday necklace. I have just reached out to our warehouse about this issue and will be updating you shortly. I highly appreciate your patience during this time.

Best,

Audrey"

 

[meaganola]

Yeah I'm waiting 'til Birchbox has it in stock so I can use points /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> $24 is a little pricey for a liner I've never tried before.

That's my reaction to just about everything nowadays. So excited that Posiebalm is in the Birchbox shop now! I'm holding off for a couple of months in the hope it shows up in a sub box/bag first, though.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

That's my reaction to just about everything nowadays. So excited that Posiebalm is in the Birchbox shop now! I'm holding off for a couple of months in the hope it shows up in a sub box/bag first, though.

I have the Posiebalm in my cart for my next big purchase, but I will be ridiculously excited if a mini version shows up in a sub box. MINIS!! :wub:

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Eeeeeh I got one of the Benefit samples!! \o/ I'm soooo delighted. I don't usually like gel eyeliner even though eyeliner is my go-to makeup because gel is a hassle. I'm so excited to try this and probably guy it too 8D

 

[SerpentineBabou]

KS Necklace Update - Finally got a reply to my email (sent over the weekend) from "Audrey", here 'tis.  I'm not impressed, I'm not patient, and I really just want my necklace! (Insert mini tantrum here)

"Hi Leigh,

Thanks for writing in!

I'm so sorry for the delay in receiving your Kate Spade Saturday necklace. I have just reached out to our warehouse about this issue and will be updating you shortly. I highly appreciate your patience during this time.

Best,

Audrey"

I got the exact same response from Audrey. Thanks for the vague non-answer, birchbox! Now give me my freaking necklace. Making matters worse, I convinced my sister to sign up for the free necklace and now I'm feeling very guilty because she still doesn't have it either.

 

[biancardi]

For those waiting for their KS necklace - did you check UPS choice?  Change the view to table view and scroll to "Show Shipment History" and click on that link.  See if there is one from Birchbox there that weighs .40 pounds.  The delivery date should say "not available"

if there is one like that, contact BB with that information and ask about it.  That is how I got them to ship out my necklace - only they sent it priority USPS mail.   I still have that UPS information still there in my shipment history - lol

this is what I wrote to them originally (this was last week on the 12th and I got my necklace on the 16th)

 Hi Jenna

I was wondering if there was any movement on my Kate Spade necklace. I
haven't seen anything in my mailbox.

Last week, I got a UPS My Choice (because I sign up for it) notice that
Birchbox had created a UPS label for a packaging weighing .4 pounds.
Since I hadn't ordered anything from you at that time, I assume this was
for my necklace. At this time, that package has not been picked up -
only a label has been created. Can you check to find out the status of
my necklace?

The tracking number is XXXXXXXX and at that time, My Choice
showed that this label was being generated by Birchbox.

thank you