Birchbox November 2012

[CaWo]

I think it would be okay to contact them now that things have settled down. They said that they are all back to normal so I would just "remind" them that you're missing something.....you are paying for it.

Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So I'm still missing an item from my October box. Supposedly a replacement was sent on the 12th but I didn't get it. I sent them an email two weeks later,  the Friday before last -- before the hurricane hit. Obviously they couldn't get to it, and I wasn't expecting them to, but I can't review my item and get the points if I don't have it obviously. Do you think it would be douchey still right now to call them and ask about it? I've waited like 3.5 weeks at this point now... It's such a #firstworldproblem

 

[kawaiimeows]

welp my november tracking is on my account, but i highly doubt it has shipped since i haven't gotten an email.

 

[cosmia]

My tracking isn't up yet /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by CaWo /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I think it would be okay to contact them now that things have settled down. They said that they are all back to normal so I would just "remind" them that you're missing something...you are paying for it after all. 

I called and ended up talking to Paulina. So they shipped the item, and then that got lost too. o r z Terrible luck. They're out of that sample though, so she comped me 100 points, which is really nice, but I'm still super sad sad because it was the boscia Cleansing Gel: http://www.birchbox.com/shop/boscia-purfiying-cleansing-gel I'm always up for trying new trying new facial wash things because my skin is so sensitive and gets aggravated at random things... I'd just shell out to try the full-size but the last time I purchased a full-sized boscia product, it irritated my skin too much and then I got stuck with it because I wasn't familiar with Sephora's return policy then. I wanted to try the sample first to see if it'd be worth it.

Has anyone had any luck getting samples from boscia directly? : It seems in the samples thread everyone said they were foil packets, and that's not going to be enough for me to know. Do you think it's worth it to contact them?

Also, Paulina says they are all doing well. I'm glad everyone is okay /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[quene8106]

if anyone wants a birchbox promo code please let me know via pm. i don't plan on using it. they had some promo on their fb about voting and they dm'ed me the code on twitter. i am going to sephora for the vib sale instead. i don't know when it expires but if you spend $40 you get 40 bonus points.

 

[WanderlustinWA]

Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif

They're out of that sample though, so she comped me 100 points, which is really nice, but I'm still super sad sad because it was the boscia Cleansing Gel: http://www.birchbox.com/shop/boscia-purfiying-cleansing-gel I'm always up for trying new trying new facial wash things because my skin is so sensitive and gets aggravated at random things... I'd just shell out to try the full-size but the last time I purchased a full-sized boscia product, it irritated my skin too much and then I got stuck with it because I wasn't familiar with Sephora's return policy then. I wanted to try the sample first to see if it'd be worth it.

I'd recommend going to a Sephora that carries Boscia - if they don't have samples they will pump some out into one of the little sample tubs, which should get you a solid few washes, if not more.  I have this exact cleanser, and you really don't need much.  Also, I have uber sensitive skin as well, and it doesn't get angry at this stuff /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by WanderlustinWA /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'd recommend going to a Sephora that carries Boscia - if they don't have samples they will pump some out into one of the little sample tubs, which should get you a solid few washes, if not more.  I have this exact cleanser, and you really don't need much.  Also, I have uber sensitive skin as well, and it doesn't get angry at this stuff /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Ooh good idea! Thanks for reminding me. The first thing I ever got from boscia was the Clear Complexion Mask with Botanical Blast (which I also don't think Sephora carries anymore) and it burns my skin. I just went back to my Nutriganics TBS mask. It made me super sad about the brand and now I have this bizarre semi-unhappiness with the brand because I'm stuck with it, haha. It was so expensive I loathe to just give it away

I  need to return something to Sephora anyway so I'll just ask for a sample when I do that. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Thank goodness for Sephora's excellent CS, right?

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Also... was this the item they were talking about in the preview vid? http://www.sephora.com/all-over-shimmer-liquid-luminizer-set-P312115?skuId=1429604 It looks like the same thing as what's in the BB shop right now (without any reviews, so it's new!)

 

[Lisa N]

Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Also... was this the item they were talking about in the preview vid? http://www.sephora.com/all-over-shimmer-liquid-luminizer-set-P312115?skuId=1429604 It looks like the same thing as what's in the BB shop right now (without any reviews, so it's new!)

Yep, that's it.  $20 in the BB shop, or half price at Sephora.

 

[prachisrk]

I'm not getting excited about the shipping # ...last month it took 2 weeks after getting the number for it to get updated.

 

[njachym13]

Got my shipping info today, so hopefully I'm in that lucky 50% 

 

[CaWo]

Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Ooh good idea! Thanks for reminding me. The first thing I ever got from boscia was the Clear Complexion Mask with Botanical Blast (which I also don't think Sephora carries anymore) and it burns my skin. I just went back to my Nutriganics TBS mask. It made me super sad about the brand and now I have this bizarre semi-unhappiness with the brand because I'm stuck with it, haha. It was so expensive I loathe to just give it away

I  need to return something to Sephora anyway so I'll just ask for a sample when I do that. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Thank goodness for Sephora's excellent CS, right?

I also received a sample from my last Sephora order that was Boscia black hydrating gel

. Haven't tried it yet but it sounds really cool! Maybe they have that too you could try!? Just an idea!

 

[CaWo]

Originally Posted by njachym13 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Got my shipping info today, so hopefully I'm in that lucky 50% 

I got mine too but I wish they would put up the box pics!

 

[kaity123]

has anyone had any luck with seeing any of the boxes using the special url code? i can't seem to figure it out...

 

[OiiO]

When you buy a gift subscription you get a code which you can enter in the gift area to attach that subscription to your main Birchbox account. Usually welcome boxes are awful and filled with old samples and foil packets, which is why I was so surprised that mine turned out to be so awesome 

Originally Posted by Musegirl /img/forum/go_quote.gif

How did you give yourself a gift subscription?  I want that box!

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

Do birchbox normally give out special items in the first box for new subscribers?

 

 

[MissLindaJean]

I'm eagerly waiting for my notices and profile to update. Wonder what else is coming this month...am I the only one always happy to see chocolate? Dark is even better lol.

 

[murflegirl]

I've got shipping info but it hasn't updated yet. Now that I've checked it, I don't think I'll be checking any more until I get the box. Birchbox used to be so wonderful for me because it was a surprise and this month I'm going to do my best to return to that state of mind!

 

[queenofperil]

My shipping info has posted, but I haven't gotten an email yet. Trying hard to remember to be zen about Birchbox this month. Ohm...

 

[CinD]

Originally Posted by OiiO /img/forum/go_quote.gif

When you buy a gift subscription you get a code which you can enter in the gift area to attach that subscription to your main Birchbox account. Usually welcome boxes are awful and filled with old samples and foil packets, which is why I was so surprised that mine turned out to be so awesome 

October was my first month and those were the items I got. I saw in some pictures that I googled that people got welcome items? But I wasn't sure if those pictures are old or not. Anyways, since that was my first box, I don't even know if it is considered a good box or not. I mean, I DO like the Mox and Mary-Lou, but that was about it. So it would help a lot if you guys can tell me in your opinion if this box is a good box or not

 

[cosmia]

I would say it's a good box. I'm sure someone will disagree but that's the fun of Birchbox.