Birchbox November 2012

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by amanda5139 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

After two emails and a phone call I got a *sorta* resolution with my whole missing mascara fiasco.

I was told they didn't have any replacements of that sample so she just gave me 100 points instead. I don't understand the whole not having a replacement because they sell the mascara in their shop?!

I was really looking forward to the mascara, and you can see by my box weight (.38) that something was missing. While the 100 points covers the price of my box it doesnt equal the $24.00 mascara that I missed out on because they screwed up.  I'm usually always happy with my Birchboxes even when they are a dud and I spend money in the shop regularly, so needless to say I feel pretty upset.

Yep, that's what they said about my cupcake and I was like ??? but you're selling the cupcake. At least the cupcake is only $10.50 and so the $10 sort of recoups it, and you can other things you want.

): I'm sorry about your mascara.

 

[wishinstar777]

Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I know, right!? I love it so much. I actually got 2 of them. I have an extra to trade if anyone's interested /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I would love to trade! I am getting Box 3 if you're interested in any of items. I already have the Miracle Skin Transformer reserved for another trade.

 

[dd62]

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

My main BB still hasn't updated. It still shows October's box w/no shipping info. :-( 

I did however add an account last month and I received that box today. I got Box 3.

Overall I'm pretty happy. Looking forward to trying the skin transformer. I actually have the Oscar Blandi spray in full size from the Allure Beauty Box and I love it. Not sure about the pink color of the Stila luminizer. I have medium/olive skintone so I don't know how it will look on me.

How big is the Skin Transformer?

 

[xoxoelyse]

To those of you who have tried the Jouer moisturizing gloss and the Naked princess gloss which would you recommend? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I can't decide which one to get!

 

[heartsandwhimsy]

You won't get it by Friday if you order it from BB but they have that size at Ulta.

 

[marybbryant]

Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif



I got my 2nd box today! The mascara and Caldrea are repeats from my 1st box, so I will have to gift the mascara (or keep it because it's awesome) but luckily I got two different scents of the Caldrea than the two I got in my 1st box. I'm so excited to get the rose gold Color Club because I got the blue one (which I also love) when they gave them out last time. I gave the cologne to my boyfriend, but we're both sick and can't smell anything at the moment so I'm not sure how that is lol. The hair masque packets are HUGE for me since it doesn't take a lot of product to cover my hair, but there are no instructions so I'll have to check the website.

 I got the rose gold polish the last time. It is really, really pretty on, and very durable.  I wore it for close to a week with no chips.  I work in healthcare so I wash my hands about 30 times a day, and polish never lasts that long on me.  I finally changed my polish just because I was getting tired of looking at it!

 

[parisnicole1989]

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

To those of you who have tried the Jouer moisturizing gloss and the Naked princess gloss which would you recommend? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I can't decide which one to get!


I think they're both great. Neither one is sticky, but I would say that the Jouer is more pigmented and I like the packaging better.

 

[marybbryant]

I have 2 Birchbox subs and neither one has updated yet.  I called yesterday and was told by the end of the week, and the women I spoke to didn't want to "spoil my surprise" and tell me whats in the box!   I just want my boxes to update. 

 

[Missglammygirl]

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

To those of you who have tried the Jouer moisturizing gloss and the Naked princess gloss which would you recommend? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I can't decide which one to get!

I liked the naked princess better. I liked the scent and the flavor and feeling better

 

[Kristin1387]

if anyone has an OLO sample they'd be willing to trade let me know /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Lyndsey Marie]

can anyone tell me how you know what # your box is? thanks /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> xoxo

 

[kawaiisquawks]

Originally Posted by Lyndsey Marie /img/forum/go_quote.gif

can anyone tell me how you know what # your box is? thanks /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> xoxo

Go to your box tab on BB, scroll down to your monthly history and right click and copy the image link of the box thumbnail for November. The end of the link will be something like "BB5_203x112_10.jpg" and the BB# is your box number. (For example, my box for that link ending was Box #5)

Alternatively, you can check the list that zadi made here in this thread and match it up with your box:

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/130470/spoilers-birchbox-the-november-2012-boxes

 

[pinkdiamonds]

I got Box 9 and am disappointed. First off - men's cologne - really? I got men's cologne once before and wasn't thrilled. I do not wear men's cologne and my husband is allergic. I'd rather have one of those bars BB is so fond of. Instead of the lifestyle extra,  maybe BB could have made a donation to the Red Cross or other organization to help the people affected by Hurricane Sandy. That would make sense since this month's theme was giving. The body serum/oil must have spilled in the package because there was oil all over the bottle. I got the lavender scent. It is not a true lavender but a mix of something else I can't quite place. The consistency of the serum is too thick for me. The cover of the lip balm was off when I opened my box so I am hesitant to use it not knowing if it came off in transit or was open before it got into the box. (Sigh). It's nice that the mascara was full size. I'll try it but I usually only use Lancome mascara. I'm not a big fan of dry shampoo (it doesn't make my hair feel clean - it doesn't do anything for my hair) and already have two full cans so I probably won't use it. I'm starting to think that BB isn't worth it anymore. I'll give them one more month and if I'm not happy with December's box I'm using my points up and canceling.

 

[mirandamanda]

I wish they would spoil the surprise for me, they basically told me to wait and let it update on its own when I emailed them this morning. I think I'm going to not check and let myself be totally surprised this month. And it is only the 14th...

 

[quene8106]

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

I got Box 9 and am disappointed. First off - men's cologne - really? I got men's cologne once before and wasn't thrilled. I do not wear men's cologne and my husband is allergic. I'd rather have one of those bars BB is so fond of. Instead of the lifestyle extra,  maybe BB could have made a donation to the Red Cross or other organization to help the people affected by Hurricane Sandy. That would make sense since this month's theme was giving. The body serum/oil must have spilled in the package because there was oil all over the bottle. I got the lavender scent. It is not a true lavender but a mix of something else I can't quite place. The consistency of the serum is too thick for me. The cover of the lip balm was off when I opened my box so I am hesitant to use it not knowing if it came off in transit or was open before it got into the box. (Sigh). It's nice that the mascara was full size. I'll try it but I usually only use Lancome mascara. I'm not a big fan of dry shampoo (it doesn't make my hair feel clean - it doesn't do anything for my hair) and already have two full cans so I probably won't use it. I'm starting to think that BB isn't worth it anymore. I'll give them one more month and if I'm not happy with December's box I'm using my points up and canceling.

I feel you on the men's cologne thing. They didn't learn in June and it's funny how everytime they put a men's cologne in our boxes it's by John Varvatos.  

They did donate boxes to Sandy victims on Staten Island.  I saw pics of some of the staff going over there.

I feel the same way about dry shampoo but I actually want this in my box.  I got a liquid dry shampoo in my curlbox and i couldn't stand the smell of it (lavender).  

I hope that I get the mascara with BB b/c I got the crappy brow gel in ipsy instead of the Benefit mascara.

 

[mirandamanda]

With everyone who already got their boxes and seeing all the great things (I will probably never get anything as good as a full size mascara!) I have a feeling I'm going to get a box full of foil packets. Maybe that's why they don't want to 'spoil the surprise'  

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Did anyone here get the Etoile polish / aka box 10? I'm insanely curious about it... It's a little beyond the price range of what I'd want to pay to try a new brand of polish so I'm curious what other people think.

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

Originally Posted by Kristin1387 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

if anyone has an OLO sample they'd be willing to trade let me know /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I'm trading my OLO in Rose, you can send me your trade list if you have one /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kimberlicia]

I called back and was told that my box (number 6) will ship out tomorrow.

 

[kewhicker]

Totally jealous of you OLO getters! Two boxes... and none for me. If anyone is looking for mascara, or vanish, I will be getting two of each!