Birchbox November 2012

[JimmyJazz]

I had this problem earlier...but it showed up in the email they sent me. 

UPS and USPS kinda intertwine at some point.  

I use Hotmail - and it showed where my box is currently in the header.

 

[Eu4icDelirium]

I don't think it's a Birchbox thing, I have a shipment from T-mobile that's doing the same thing to me. It's frustrating, but I was putting it off to the fact that mail and delivery services seem to go far down hill during the holiday season
 

 

[Anodyne]

Thanks, ladies.  I just asked my BF to try since our internet over here is being pretty laggy (thought perhaps it was timing out or something), but he's got a disgustingly fast internet connection and had the same problem.

I still haven't gotten a shipping e-mail from BB.....   >:[   Just saw the tracking # in my account settings.

 

[JimmyJazz]

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

Thanks, ladies.  I just asked my BF to try since our internet over here is being pretty laggy (thought perhaps it was timing out or something), but he's got a disgustingly fast internet connection and had the same problem.

I still haven't gotten a shipping e-mail from BB.....   >:[   Just saw the tracking # in my account settings.

You will know when your box ships - BB will send you an e-mail.

They did say that boxes will be going out late this month d/t the storms. 

 

[ddave]

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

I haven't received a discount code since my 9-month, and I've been subscribed since May 2011.

Dang. But thanks for the response! 

 

[JimmyJazz]

 Yay - my box is "Out for Delivery"  

I'm having an pretty okay day thus far.

Box is on it's way...garage door being fixed (hopefully...if not...I might need to replace the whole door -->dear God no!)..then going to a trunk show with my mom and aunt to help her find a dress for my wedding!

 

[Eu4icDelirium]

Thanks, ladies.  I just asked my BF to try since our internet over here is being pretty laggy (thought perhaps it was timing out or something), but he's got a disgustingly fast internet connection and had the same problem.

I still haven't gotten a shipping e-mail from BB.....   >:[   Just saw the tracking # in my account settings.
You should try checking again, mine just updated. I've received no email from them either, just the tracking number on my account on the website.

 

[mariahk83]

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


I actually just bought the bar soap and have the liquid. The difference is that the bar you need to lather up to apply to your face while the liquid you simply apply to your moistened face. You can leave the bar soap on your face like a mask or not. According to the Shea Terra website you leave it on your face for a few minutes before rinsing. The reason I bought the bar version was 1) to try it (plus I used my BB points so it was free) and 2) because I have keratosis pilaris aka "chicken skin". Since the liquid soap on my face has helped clear up some of my rosacea I figured I'd give it a try on the bumps on my upper arms.

I have this too, and the microderma mitt and some good moisturizer after i shower everyday helped quite a bit!

 

[quene8106]

I hope that they accidentally send me the wrong box or switch boxes on me. Is that a bad thing lol

 

[kawaiimeows]

YESSS mine is out for delivery so it *should* be here before i leave town, that's a relief.

 

[cbs73]

Still no update on my Birchbox for November.  If I don't see any shipping info or shipping email by noon, I'm going to call.  I was going to order gift subs for my brothers' girlfriends, but I don't want to sign them up if they are going to go through this!

BTW- I ordered some items from Sephora to get the kits they were giving away a few weeks ago.  I ordered the Classic It Kit with my two tubes of Hypnose Star mascara from Lancome (THE best mascara ever)...not only did I not get the samples I had requested (meh- I was going to give them to my mother anyway), but they only shipped one of the two tubes of mascara!  I called Sephora and they were so sweet and helpful, they're rushing me a new tube free of charge!  Just like that!   

 

[angiepang1e]

Originally Posted by cbs73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Still no update on my Birchbox for November.  If I don't see any shipping info or shipping email by noon, I'm going to call.  I was going to order gift subs for my brothers' girlfriends, but I don't want to sign them up if they are going to go through this!

I was going to do the same thing but the teeny tiny samples and the really slow service for boxes turned me off. (I have yet to receive any updates for Nov box but placed an order in their shop 2 days ago and received a shipping confirmation already!)  I just went ahead and ordered my sister ipsy (myglam) instead for the holidays because they usually send makeup items in every bag (I've only been subbed for 3 bags so far), I never have a problem with their shipping of my bag (always on time or early!) and usually great sized samples (this month 2 full size and 3 deluxe!) Obviously I am a HUGE fan of ipsy!

 

[katie danielle]

Originally Posted by angiepang1e /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I was going to do the same thing but the teeny tiny samples and the really slow service for boxes turned me off. (I have yet to receive any updates for Nov box but placed an order in their shop 2 days ago and received a shipping confirmation already!)  I just went ahead and ordered my sister ipsy (myglam) instead for the holidays because they usually send makeup items in every bag (I've only been subbed for 3 bags so far), I never have a problem with their shipping of my bag (always on time or early!) and usually great sized samples (this month 2 full size and 3 deluxe!) Obviously I am a HUGE fan of ipsy!

Is Ipsy offering a gift subscription service yet?

 

[prachisrk]

UPS is having issues but you can just copy paste your tracking # to the USPS site and it gives you the info.

Finally one of my boxes is out for delivery today!

 

[quene8106]

Originally Posted by cbs73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Still no update on my Birchbox for November.  If I don't see any shipping info or shipping email by noon, I'm going to call.  I was going to order gift subs for my brothers' girlfriends, but I don't want to sign them up if they are going to go through this!

That's crazy. I resubbed after seeing good things on here last Saturday, and I have tracking info and box info in my account already...

 

[bluemustang]

I've been using Cerave products to help with mine. The SA lotion is really great! I only use it on the areas that have KP though and I use the normal Cerave lotion (or whatever I have at that moment ) on the rest of my body.

What is SA? I like the regular Cerave too, I usually mix it with Aveeno and then apply.. My kids have super dry skin and that's helped them too.

 

[JimmyJazz]

Got my box.  I was sad that I didn't like the Rose perfume.  It was a little too old for me.  I will say though that it smells better after it warms up on the skin, but it is still not the scent for me. (I love honeysuckle and violet type scents).  

So I was looking around and saw that I had stuff that I wasn't using/barely used/never gonna use ever  and I made my mom a goodie box.

• I put in the black tea sampler from Love With Food (I can't handle caffeine)
• I did throw in one of my coveted honey straws (these are SO addicting)
• The Sprout chap-stick  (I hated the smell, but it is SOOO moisturizing.)  
• Luna bar in Lemon Zest (Don't like lemon cakey stuff - but she does)
• Caldrea hand soap sample in Ginger Pomelo (I like these)
• The Atelier Cologne (rose)
•  20 buck Jouer lip gloss in Wind (way too light on me) - I used it 3 times 

            I can't flush $20 down the drain.  She will get away with the color. I also didn't like the

          way the gloss made my lips feel - I know a lot of people like this gloss though. 

 

[bluemustang]

Dammit. I got the one box out of all the boxes that I didn't want. I'm so pissed. I changed my profile and got box 1 somehow. I can not believe I resubscribed for this. I'm refusing it when it comes in the mail. I wanted a mascara, hair powder, or a chocolate. :'(

That's what I am getting too. Lame. I wanted to try the Stila and the lotion is fine.. I love trying new things. But three foil packets?? I don't know that this box even covers the ten dollars and that is disappointing.

 

[zadidoll]

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

Got my box.  I was sad that I didn't like the Rose perfume.  It was a little too old for me.  I will say though that it smells better after it warms up on the skin, but it is still not the scent for me. (I love honeysuckle and violet type scents).  

So I was looking around and saw that I had stuff that I wasn't using/barely used/never gonna use ever  and I made my mom a goodie box.

• I put in the black tea sampler from Love With Food (I can't handle caffeine)
• I did throw in one of my coveted honey straws (these are SO addicting)
• The Sprout chap-stick  (I hated the smell, but it is SOOO moisturizing.)  
• Luna bar in Lemon Zest (Don't like lemon cakey stuff - but she does)
• The Atelier Cologne (rose)
•  20 buck Jouer lip gloss in Wind (way too light on me) - I used it 3 times 

            I can't flush $20 down the drain.  She will get away with the color. I also didn't like the

          way the gloss made my lips feel - I know a lot of people like this gloss though. 

I love honey straws, you're so right they are addicting!

 

[quene8106]

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

That's what I am getting too. Lame. I wanted to try the Stila and the lotion is fine.. I love trying new things. But three foil packets?? I don't know that this box even covers the ten dollars and that is disappointing.

Yeah. I ripped them a new one via e-mail and I let them know on twitter too. I didn't get a mascara with ipsy and now I didn't get a mascara with BB either.