Birchbox November 2012

[cbs73]

So I got my tracking number on Tuesday, which has yet to update.  I went to check to see if it updated this morning.....half the fun for me is finding out the weight and then combing the threads to try to figure out what I am getting!  Guess what?  The tracking number has not yet been updated but.......they already updated my account to tell me what I'm getting this month in my box.  Apparently, according to this month's discussions, I'm getting box 16.....(no idea how to do the spoilers as this is my first post).  I haven't even had a chance to look at each of the boxes for the month!  

I'm not disappointed, but not "Holy crap, this is the best box ever!"  about this month, but it is waaaaay better than the last few months......

 

[kawaiimeows]

in case anyone was wondering, the links to the boxes this month are wonky, i couldn't find anything before because i put november 2012.

here it is, starting with #1

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/november-2013/nov2012box1

 

[MarbleSky]

Yay, I'm getting box #19. I'm actually excited about everything except the perfume. Nice job BB!

 

[kawaiimeows]

looks like i'm getting box #20



really excited to be getting a full sized mascara, i just hope it's good. i'm really picky about formula. pretty excited to try everything except the hair powder really. my hair gets oily really fast so i just have to shower, but i'll be sure to try it out when i'm studying for finals and won't have to leave the house /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[messjess18]

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[MissLindaJean]

Dunno which # boxes I'm getting, but both have mox and mascara. A little lackluster, since I was hoping for a better mix, but oh well..no chocolate, either lol. Edited to add... Boxes 9 and 29!

 

[Meshybelle]

This is the box I'm getting. It's a little boring, but there are three things in it that I have been wanting to try, so I won't complain.

 

[LisaLeah]

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

I ended up with the following:


Archipelago Pomegranate Body Soap
Marula – The Leakey Collection Omega Rich Facial Oil
Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray
ModelCo FIBRE LASHXTEND Lengthening Mascara
John Varvatos Artisan 2.5 oz
Overall, seems good to me, I am not picky. I will probably try to trade off the mascara, just because I am downing in it lately! The oil is not something I would normally try, but I said the same about the similar product in the last Ipsy and now I am totally down with it! Never have a clue as to what kind of fancy soap is good to buy, so I consider it a nice treat I would not normally get for myself.

The cologne extra, maybe I can get my husband to ditch his special occasion CK Obsession he has had for ages. It is literally still housed in a Kate Moss box from god knows when....

I am getting the same box! Actually looks really good. Is the soap an actual bar or a packet?

 

[Charity1217]

Originally Posted by dd62 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got box 3. was hoping for a little better, but not too bad. Really wanted the Mascara, but you win some, you loose some.


Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray
Miracle Skin Transformerâ„¢ Vanish Instant Imperfection Corrector
Chuao Chocolatier Assorted ChocoPod
Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme Petite Cologne Absolue
stila all over shimmer liquid luminizer try-me-set


I got this box also.  I'm excited I get to try the chocolate!  I don't like luminizers so I will be trading.  I really hope the Miracle Skin Transformer is not a tiny foil packet.  Most things seem good sizes so I hope this is the case also.

 

[Charity1217]

I'm getting box 3

Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray

Miracle Skin Transformer Vanish Instant Imperfection Corrector

Chuao Chocolatier Assorted ChocoPod

Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme Petite Cologne Absolute

stila all day over shimmer liquid luminizer try-me-set
and Box 23

Overall, I'm happy!  I won't use the Stila luminizer, nail polish, one of the Oscar Blandi spray, or mascara so those will be up for trade.  I'm so happy I got the chocolate and the Shea Terra Body creme.  I wanted to try the One Love Organic body serum, the Kiehl's or the Jouer perfume but these boxes are much better than previous months.

 

[MomOf5InKs]

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

Once again disappointed by my box /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> So many good things out there! But this is what I'm getting...

Archipelago Pomegranate Body Soap - won't use

Marula - The Leakey Collection Omega Rich Facial Oil - probably won't use

Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray - probably won't use

ModelCo FIBRE LASHXTEND Lengthening Mascara - this might be ok, but I'm super picky about mascara

John Vartos Artisan - ...um?

This is the box I'm getting as well.  I'm not super excited about it either, but...  I have a lot of mascara already and the idea of face oil creeps me out...lol  My face gets plenty oily on it's own, so I'm not sure that will get used.  I'm also unhappy with the fragrance sample.  I normally don't mind them, but I have no use for this one.   :-/   I am happy about the volumizer though.  I have long, heavy hair so if I can give it a little lift, it will be a definite bonus.

 

[alpina0560]

I'm getting box #8:

Harvey Prince Eau Flirt - Lavender Pumpkin

Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray
ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss
Shea Terra OrganicsWhipped Shea Butter Ultimate Moisturizing Body Crème
Chuao Chocolatier Assorted ChocoPod

and box #27:
 

Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray

ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss
Birchbox and Color Club Custom Collection
Chuao Chocolatier Assorted ChocoPod
Feeling Smitten Bath Bomb
I'm semi-excited for these boxes (minus the repeats). I was planning on buying the bath bomb for a christmas present, so that takes care of that for me! I also have no use for the texture & volume spray (espcially 2 of them!!!!!) so maybe I will see how trading works on the site and trade that with someone (maybe one of the lipglosses too! I was really hoping for mascara!) and I really really hope the color club is a nice color, I am not really a fan of their polishes, but in my other sub the last one I got was a terrible green/yellow. yuck.

 

[DragonChick]

Originally Posted by Charity1217 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm getting box 3


Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray

Miracle Skin Transformer Vanish Instant Imperfection Corrector

Chuao Chocolatier Assorted ChocoPod

Atelier Cologne Rose Anonyme Petite Cologne Absolute

stila all day over shimmer liquid luminizer try-me-set
and Box 23

Overall, I'm happy!  I won't use the Stila luminizer, nail polish, one of the Oscar Blandi spray, or mascara so those will be up for trade.  I'm so happy I got the chocolate and the Shea Terra Body creme.  I wanted to try the One Love Organic body serum, the Kiehl's or the Jouer perfume but these boxes are much better than previous months.

The Shea Terra is amazing stuff. I've bought from their site several times after getting the body creme in my Glossybox a few months back. They also have way more scents on their site than what is on BB's site. And they also have a 30% off coupon that varies from month to month, but they send those via email.

 

[alphaloria]

I'm getting Box 2, which includes the OLO Aromatic Body Serum. I love every OLO product I've tried, but what is this supposed to be exactly? Just a body oil?

 

[JessP]

I'm getting Box 9 with a full size product - really happy about this month! Also I think it will arrive today since it was in SoCal as of yesterday.

Spoiler

 

[alphaloria]

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

I have an equal sized stash at his place. I usually only like baths in the winter months, because where I grew up it was cold showers for me during the summer, hot baths and I would have had a heat stroke

yea i live in a new campus owned apartment building, it's my last year so I didn't want to deal with the hassle of finding an apartment around campus, its absurd here. I love our apartment its has a huge lofted living room and my bedroom windows faces this every night: Gorgeous sunsets over San Francisco /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 



can't complain. if the building we want to live in has an availability for a 3br in April then I know that our next place will have a huge tub, like gigantic /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I am the craigslist clairvoyant and have managed to find all our friends housing and office spaces, so I have this unit on our short list for next year. (us in master plus two other guys in each of the smaller rooms)

http://6mint.noise13.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/6mint_layout_F.pdf

That is one hell of a view!

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

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

I'm getting Box 2, which includes the OLO Aromatic Body Serum. I love every OLO product I've tried, but what is this supposed to be exactly? Just a body oil?

I've used one (not OLO)in the past, and I've put it on before body lotion.  It's great for layering during the winter.   

 

[alphaloria]

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

I don’t believe we have those here, but thanks for the suggestion. My box weighed 0.5247. I hope you get the same box or at least another one you love. If not, I have a feeling some/most of my box will end up on my trade list. I got a mascara from Ipsy (I hate that name!) last month with a 50/50 chance of getting another one this month. That's a lot of mascara to use up before they dry out, so we'll see.

That's good to hear, I've been dying to find one that works for me. So's my mother, so I told her I'd divide it between two coastal scents sifter jars I bought and give her one.

I've looked everywhere, in stores and online and have had horrible luck so far. Hopefully this month will be my chance since Birchbox carries everything they send out that month.

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

Grocery 13

CIBO Express

Whole Foods

Crate & Barrel

Target

Wegmans

Fresh Market

Are all in the Philly area and all carry them. Maybe not every location does, but the store locator on the chuao site brought up multiple locations.

I'm pretty sure I've seen them at the DiBruno Bros in Center City. If not Choau then something very similar. (Bonus: if you go there, they also carry Bequet Caramels - the sea salt variety is life-changing!)

 

[spmblueeyez]

I'm happy. In my account that hasn't shipped yet I'm getting box 21, and on my account that has shipped, box 5.

I'm not excited about the hair powder, or the soy joy, but the rest I will use! I'm getting two mascaras, which is fine because I can give one to my daughter, and the luminizer and a cupcake. I'm also getting the volumizing spray, so yay. just for those who want to know, box 5 weighs in at .6860. I had originally hoped for a lipgloss but glad I didn't get one since I'll be getting two in my ipsy bags.

Way to come back from last month, Birchbox. You have managed to keep my money...for now.

 

[alphaloria]

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

I've used one (not OLO)in the past, and I've put it on before body lotion.  It's great for layering during the winter.   

Good to know. I can always use extra moisture in the winter. And I really do love their skincare. I got the Beauty Balm in a past BB and it may just be my HG moisturizer.