Birchbox October 2012

[Shannon28]

I am getting box 5. I'm happy with it , just need to get trading for one of the naked princess glosses. It beat the pants off my last box. Hopefully they are decently sized same.

 

[gemstone]

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

I am still a lover of BB, but I did get my worst box this month. Luckily, I typically get hits. I'll dig in and use up what I get and reassess.

I think the same could be said for our monthly BB threads.

I agree with this!  I don't know why so many people think the customer service department runs the birchbox facebook?

Even though it can get redundant, at least on MuT it seems like more of a resource to vent to each other, where on fb people seem to want the company to handle their problems based on facebook wall posts.

 

[MrsMeow]

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


Box twin!

I was initially annoyed, because I thought this was a goop box, and I opted out of goop...but now that I've had time to think about it and research the products a bit, I'm getting more excited.  I've never used luminzer before, so that'll be fun.  I can always use shampoo/conditioner, so those are fine.  I am not excited about the Tili bag, but can find a use for it.  The lipgloss could be really interesting!  I feel like I'm a bit overwhelmed with BB creams/tinted moisturizers/etc at the moment, but I'll give this a shot or trade it.  And LOVE the 7 products to review!

Finally a box twin!  Yeah, I've gotten a moisturizer or BB cream (or CC cream) in every box (this will be my 6th), but I'm ok with it since it's my splurge item.  I'm excited about the lipgloss, too.  When I initially looked up my box, it wasn't listed, so I was a little let down w/ the box, but the addition of it made me more excited.

 

[BettieCrocker]

My box finally updated. Box 8. I'm not really interested in trying anything in the box. Hope my other sub fares better. You win some, you lose some...

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

. DDF® Wrinkle Resist Plus Pore Minimizer Moisturizing Serum Buy OROFLUIDO Elixir Buy LUNA Bar Buy Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss Buy Miracle Skin Transformer SPF20 Face Buy

 

[Kristin1387]

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

I actually picked up a DDF Blemish Foaming Cleanser at TJ Maxx for like $13 and I love it! Might be a better option if you are interested in DDF. I got the brightening cleanser in August and was terrified to use it because of the AHA, but it caved and luckily I didn't have any issues, I really liked it, but it wasn't what I needed for my skin needs.

i noticed a lot of DDF at Marshall's too

 

[StephanieM]

Hi, I'm new to posting, but I lurk here every month. I think I'm getting box 32! I am wondering if anyone else has gotten this box, and if the samples are good size? I haven't seen any pictures of it posted yet. 

 

[tevans]

So I have 4 items in my goop birchbox. 3 items have been in previous birch boxes and the Essie polish came out last fall . How is this a collaboration with Goop ? I'm very disappointed !

 

[Dalylah]

My BB has updated. I am getting box 13 that includes:

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  Jouer Lip Enhancer Ships Free
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  LUNA Bar Ships Free
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  Supergoop!® City Sunscreen Serum Ships Free
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  Kiehl's Rosa Arctica Eye Cream Ships Free
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  essie® goop picks Nail Polish Collection  

I have already received the Jouer Lip Enhancer and the Luna Bar for free from their respective companies but I am looking forward to trying the Kiehls and I love Essie!

 

[javagirl87]

I logged in today to see 800 new posts since yesterday!!! YIKES! I can't read all of those. Sorry if this has already been addressed...but did anyone figure out what size the mary lou sample is?

 

[wagz379]

According to the list on Zadi's site, it looks like i'm getting box 5 (products showing up after I log in, but not an image of the box).  I should be getting it on Monday.

I made an executive decision today to temporarily cancel my BB sub. I'm not unhappy with BB, but I really want to give Little Black Bag a shot and don't want to pay for both subs (especially w/the holidays coming up). lol I'll prob resub eventually.  I have received a bunch of products that have become HG, and the points system can't be beat.  After Oct's box reviews are submitted I'll have ober $60 in site credit to spend

 

[CourtneyB]

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

You know, that's a VERY valid point, and a sad one to have to make. It may very well be the people who were frustrated with box envy that have led to there being fewer full-sized items.

Referencing a post a few pages back, but that's what I've always thought. I think that so many people complained about the full sized lottery game that they did away with it. Personally, this disappoints me. I always felt like the full-sized game evened out eventually, and I'd rather have the chance of a full sized/awesome item than these past months of lackluster samples at disappointed sizes.

I've also stopped reading the Birchbox threads like I used to because of all the complaining.

 

[camel11]

First time poster... long time lurker (seems this month brought us out of the shadows!) I've been a BB subscriber for over a year, and this is my only subscription (no leather keychain, though!)

I'l start by saying the Goop boxes really disappointed me. I opted-in because I knew GP is always touting hard to get French products (how NICE to be able to go to France and buy product...), so I was excited to try a box of French inspired skin care and makeup...

Instead I got box 5, with past month repoeats and I am a quite disappointed.

That could be a small gripe. I don't really care which products are in my box, so long as the sample size is decent. But these foil packets have to go. I am always happy when I can try something new and I have enough of it to get a sense of whether I like it or not. I've added many products I sampled through BB when I was given a generous sample. I'm not always expecting full-size (but I do love them!). But the cleanser I'm getting is a foil sample (I think, from what I've seen in these pages)... there is no way I can decide whether to buy a product after one or two uses. I have funny skin-- often a product will seem awesome at first, but after a week or two of use, it will be too much, and I'll break out.

I joined BB and liked it b/c there was a good mix of makeup and skin care. I have generally been happy with the boxes, as mine have continued with this mix. I've gotten great eyeliners, great serums, ALOT of hair oils, etc.

It seems every few months, we get a box of foil samples and recycled crap, and that is annoying. If they need to get rid of foil samples, they can throw those in as extras, similar to how Sephora gives samples with online orders. For $10/month, I shouldn't be paying for what is thrown in for free with orders... otherwise I'd spend $10 at Sephora for the same samples, and pick what I want!

 

[Bethesda1234]

Two raves about my box this month:  No foil samples (the lip perfection gel is borderline but I will take it) and, for the first time in nearly a year, no perfume sample!  Pretty excited.  I really have no complaints as far as the value or usefulness of my box.  I am just a little meh about the Goop thing.  I opted for the Goop box solely because I wanted to try out some new, different things that BB had not sent out in the past.  That part of the plan didn't pan out - I only got repeat samples from past boxes: DDF Brightening Cleanser, Lip Perfection Gel, Orofluido Elixir, Mighty Leaf Tea.  Probably should've just stuck with the regular box I guess.  Kinda disappointed about that.  Still a solid box though.

 

[Playedinloops]

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


Referencing a post a few pages back, but that's what I've always thought. I think that so many people complained about the full sized lottery game that they did away with it. Personally, this disappoints me. I always felt like the full-sized game evened out eventually, and I'd rather have the chance of a full sized/awesome item than these past months of lackluster samples at disappointed sizes.

I've also stopped reading the Birchbox threads like I used to because of all the complaining.

Agreed! on all counts.  

 

[camel11]

Quickly wanted to add: I miss when BB varied the lifestyle extra more! We're seeing a lot of Luna bars... I do like the tea inclusion, but even this is getting repetitive. But I miss the chocolate covered cacao and the minTeas, etc. It was always fun to have something little like that! I've been lucky and mainly have gotten tea lately, but I am getting a Luna bar again....

 

[emmakey9]

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

i noticed a lot of DDF at Marshall's too

TJ Maxx/Marshall's are the places to go for DDF. Got a $52 eye moisturizer at TJ Maxx last weekend for $8.99.

 

[Lisa N]

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


Referencing a post a few pages back, but that's what I've always thought. I think that so many people complained about the full sized lottery game that they did away with it. Personally, this disappoints me. I always felt like the full-sized game evened out eventually, and I'd rather have the chance of a full sized/awesome item than these past months of lackluster samples at disappointed sizes.

I've also stopped reading the Birchbox threads like I used to because of all the complaining.

But there are still full sized products, the Essie, the eyeko when it gets here, the candles, while small are still full size.

Originally Posted by tevans /img/forum/go_quote.gif
So I have 4 items in my goop birchbox. 3 items have been in previous birch boxes and the Essie polish came out last fall . How is this a collaboration with Goop ? I'm very disappointed !

You have to think, I'm sure BB presented a list of what they can offer to Goop, and they picked what they liked.  They only have a limited number of samples to work with, and have to go with what the companies send them.

 

[mimosette]

BB's FB account is down. I wonder if they are wiping it clean.

 

[JamieO]

As bummed as some of us are about our boxes and other things (and understandably so!), I am REALLY starting to feel bad for the BB girls. They are getting SLAMMED on Facebook. That's what I love about MUT. We can discuss, complain, praise, or whatever, in a civilized and respectful way, without any hostility toward each other about differing opinions. The people complaining on Facebook are really being just plain mean! I really wish people would wait to witch at them until they actually HAVE their boxes, and if they do complain, do it in a respectful and kind manner! I am not necessarily thrilled about what's in my box, but it has potential, and I'm going to wait until I actually get it and try the products, then decide whether or not I'm happy with it. I just had to vent, all the ignorance and hostility gets to me!

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

BB's FB account is down. I wonder if they are wiping it clean.

it's working fine for me?

either way i hope all of these complaints lead to a HUGE makeover in their approach to samples, a la ipsy.