Birchbox October 2012

[mimosette]

Oh, my page finally updated, and I"m getting box 2.

- Essie Polish

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Joanna Vargas Daily Serum (which says is really hydrating, my profile states I have very oily skin)
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Marie Veronique Organics Body Oil (Again, I have VERY OILY SKIN!!!)
- Damn Luna Bar

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Sprout Lip Balm Flights (Which I am assuming will mean I'll get one balm)

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

Originally Posted by hippiemama76 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am completely floored! I got my shipping notice on Tuesday, and received my box in the mail on Wednesday!! It normally takes forever (at least 10 days) - I can't believe the shipping this round.  It said it was a Goop box as per the wrapping and note, even though I never signed up for one or received any information about one.  It wasn't wrapped especially nicely, and everything inside was just thrown in, but I got something I really wanted, and I really like the rest of the samples!  Probably my best Birchbox ever.

I got a Beauty Blender!!! (which I have been wanting to buy for some time), DDF Wrinkle Resist Plus Pore Minimizer, Marie Veronique Anti-Aging Oil +, a small Chantecaille lip gloss, and another Luna bar.
Box Twins!  I loved my box too!!!  Even with the blah lifestyle item.

 

[KatiebuglovesBB]

Aw, it was about time Birch box sent me a Peanut Butter bar (allergic)... I accidentally peeked at my Transformation box when I thought I was logging into my other account. Good thing my boyfriend loovvvves peanut butter.

P.S. it is box # 23 per BB, but looks like 24 per Zadi's list:

• 
  BENTA BERRY G-1 Moisturizing Face Cream
  Ships Free
• 
  theBalm® cosmetics Mary-Lou Manizer
  Ships Free
• 
  Mox Botanicals Lip Butter
  Ships Free
• 
  Harvey Prince Hello - 50 ml
  Ships Free
• 
  LUNA Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter
  Ships Free
  

Excited for everything but the Asphyxiation bar, obviously..but glad my boyfriend can benefit because I normally gobble these things up. I've been needing a new moisturizer to use at night so the G1 will go to good use. Plus, we just bought my boyfriend the male version, so we know it's good. I've been LUSTING after the Mary Lou-Manizer for a long time so I know I will use that! I love pomegranate and it's been a while since BB sent me a lip product (for a while it was overkill) so another goodie; and finally, Harvey Prince Ageless is my HG perfume, so I've been wanting to try Hello since they last sampled it. I've heard great things. Coupled with my meh-Goop box, this turned out to be a pretty good month after all. Still pissed about the Perfekt pill though. No response from BB yet, they must still be digging themselves out of the angry email mountain.

 

[plutorayz]

Originally Posted by javagirl87 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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?

Some posted a picture of it. though I couldn't begin to tell you where it's buried in the thread.  It looked like it was the size of the elf blushes though not with as large of a pan but the overall size of the sample 

  (which is like palm size)

 

[katie danielle]

Originally Posted by mjkdior713 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I don't think the size is terrible IF you're getting it for FREE at Sephora maybe, but to get that tiny amount as a sample in something you PAY for?!  No!! No way!  I think it's unacceptable!  And what maybe bugs me the MOST about this is how BB will sit there and say how they put so much thought into all the products that go in our boxes and they're so freakin excited about it.  Seriously!? 

Alone, it's a tiny sample and I think someone determined its worth at $0.12, however in the box is also a huge sample of DDF Cleanser which is worth like $14 I think (I could be off) so $14.12 is already way more than the box cost and then there are still 3 other items. The entire box's worth should be taken into consideration rather than each individual item's worth.

If simply "getting what you pay for" is the issue at hand, then no one can really argue that they aren't getting what they paid for when they are receiving something with a monetary value well over what they paid for it. However, perceived value of what you actually receive is totally subjective and pointless to argue about.

Case in point: Apparently some people loved the Twistbands enough for them to start their own subscription service, lol.

 

[katie danielle]

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

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!

Hey I found you! Thanks for being pro-Perfekt with me on Facebook lol /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[JamieO]

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


Hey I found you! Thanks for being pro-Perfekt with me on Facebook lol /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

No prob man! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[lauravee]

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

I agree!  I am not a fan of ipsy because while some of their brands are great, I feel like a lot of the ones they use are tacky/cheap/definitely not my style. I think getting a new makeup bag every month is very wasteful, and I really don't want to read about the contents in the birchbox thread.  Obviously if people are unhappy with bb, and were recommended ipsy, they have probably already gone to check out the ipsy thread.

I think it's fair to compare the two, no? While there is an ipsy thread, comparing birchbox to ipsy is obviously going to discuss both so it would be slightly "off topic" in either thread. 

 

[emilyyygloria]

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

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!

I feel exactly the same way. I was disappointed with my box at first, but now that I have thought about it, I'm kinda excited to try new face care products. Trying new products is the reason why I signed up for Birchbox in the first place. 

 

[lauravee]

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

I must be in the minority here on MUT.  I love birchbox!  I have discovered a lot of great products I wouldnt have even known existed, and never would have never tried if it weren't for Birchbox.  I also think for 10.00 a month that includes shipping and the points system, its a great bargain. 

I noticed that there is now an Orofluido hair mask/deep conditioner in the BB shop.  Says it has the same great scent as the elixer.  I might have to give that one a try.  I'm in love with the Orofluido Elixer!

I'm with you! I've had some good and bad boxes along the way but I love the thrill of getting new things every month. I see it as a gamble, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose but it's always fun to play the game /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Meshybelle]

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.

I couldn't agree more!

 

[prachisrk]

My other box finally updated with box #22 - https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/october-2012/october2012box22/

Only the mary lou looks decent, both my boxes are super duper lame this month.

 

[Squidling]

Originally Posted by hippiemama76  I am completely floored! I got my shipping notice on Tuesday, and received my box in the mail on Wednesday!! It normally takes forever (at least 10 days) - I can't believe the shipping this round.  It said it was a Goop box as per the wrapping and note, even though I never signed up for one or received any information about one.  It wasn't wrapped especially nicely, and everything inside was just thrown in, but I got something I really wanted, and I really like the rest of the samples!  Probably my best Birchbox ever.

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to hide) I got a Beauty Blender!!! (which I have been wanting to buy for some time), DDF Wrinkle Resist Plus Pore Minimizer, Marie Veronique Anti-Aging Oil +, a small Chantecaille lip gloss, and another Luna bar.
I love the Beauty Blender! At first, I wasn't so into it, but after doing a side by side comparison of putting foundation on with the blender and with bare hands, the blender wins hands down. The only issue I really have is that it is difficult to clean, I guess unless you have the blender cleaner, which was not included in the boxes with the actual blender. Why, is beyond me. 

 

[JessP]

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

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Box twins! I'm interested in trying a few things here - we shall see (my box is slated to arrive on the 15th).

 

[katie danielle]

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


I'm with you! I've had some good and bad boxes along the way but I love the thrill of getting new things every month. I see it as a gamble, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose but it's always fun to play the game /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Exactly! It's definitely the thrill of the suprise with Birchbox (and the points system) that sets it apart from other companies that send the same thing every month. I love that idea too, which is why it's awesome that I can subscribe to both business models.

I think some people complaining on Facebook expect too much, like a personal make-up artist is going to hand-deliver 5 completely varied yet simultaneously perfect giant-sized items for them each month so they never have to purchase another product again.

 

[keelyknowsbest]

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

I love the Beauty Blender! At first, I wasn't so into it, but after doing a side by side comparison of putting foundation on with the blender and with bare hands, the blender wins hands down. The only issue I really have is that it is difficult to clean, I guess unless you have the blender cleaner, which was not included in the boxes with the actual blender. Why, is beyond me. 

I am in a committed and monogamous relationship with my beauty blender... I use my MAC brush cleaner to clean it and it works perfectly. If I am out of brush cleaner I will just use my daughter's baby shampoo ...works like a charm. No need to spend a bunch of money on the beauty blender cleaner IMO. Oh! And I always use hot hot water! 

 Get's that baby sparkling 

 

[katie danielle]

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


I am in a committed and monogamous relationship with my beauty blender... I use my MAC brush cleaner to clean it and it works perfectly. If I am out of brush cleaner I will just use my daughter's baby shampoo ...works like a charm. No need to spend a bunch of money on the beauty blender cleaner IMO. Oh! And I always use hot hot water! 

 Get's that baby sparkling 

I've heard face wash works too, and I definitely have a stockpile of it from all my subscriptions lol

 

[keelyknowsbest]

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


Exactly! It's definitely the thrill of the suprise with Birchbox (and the points system) that sets it apart from other companies that send the same thing every month. I love that idea too, which is why it's awesome that I can subscribe to both business models.

I think some people complaining on Facebook expect too much, like a personal make-up artist is going to hand-deliver 5 completely varied yet simultaneously perfect giant-sized items for them each month so they never have to purchase another product again.

This times 1000! I agree some complaints are valid...but to a point. I think some individuals are taking it too personal, like BB is taking a shit on them for no reason. I admit, I complain here and there and I get disappointed, but it's not going to ruin my day/life/parade! LOL @ "giant-sized" hehehhe

 

[mjkdior713]

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


Alone, it's a tiny sample and I think someone determined its worth at $0.12, however in the box is also a huge sample of DDF Cleanser which is worth like $14 I think (I could be off) so $14.12 is already way more than the box cost and then there are still 3 other items. The entire box's worth should be taken into consideration rather than each individual item's worth.

If simply "getting what you pay for" is the issue at hand, then no one can really argue that they aren't getting what they paid for when they are receiving something with a monetary value well over what they paid for it. However, perceived value of what you actually receive is totally subjective and pointless to argue about.

Case in point: Apparently some people loved the Twistbands enough for them to start their own subscription service, lol.

Just my opinion.  I feel this way because there's no way you can honestly tell how a product is going to work for you if you can only use it once.

Regardless of the rest of the box contents, I think sample sizes should be big enough to use a few times.  Don't really think that's an outrageous preference.

*Note: Not saying I hate my box (which I haven't got yet) or that BB is the worst ever.  Just saying if their whole thing is to send people samples which they pay $10 a month for so they can earn points and shop for products they liked in their BB store, then perhaps samples should at least be large enough to try more than once.  Plus, when I signed up they said no foil samples (or that's what I heard or read)...but my problem is not with foil samples.  It's with teeny tiny samples which can barely be used once.

 

[lauravee]

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


I am in a committed and monogamous relationship with my beauty blender... I use my MAC brush cleaner to clean it and it works perfectly. If I am out of brush cleaner I will just use my daughter's baby shampoo ...works like a charm. No need to spend a bunch of money on the beauty blender cleaner IMO. Oh! And I always use hot hot water! 

 Get's that baby sparkling 

Right now my makeup routine consists of BB cream on my face, foundation under my eyes (my eye area is so dry I have yet to find a concealer that doesn't get cakey and weird under my eyes). Is the blender useful for the undereye area? I generally use my fingers.