Birchbox October 2012

[Lisa N]

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.

Agreed!  The poor BB girls who handle the FB page aren't having a good day.  You'be got one girl PISSED about getting nail polish in her beauty box?  And other threatening to tell everyone in the WORLD how horrible BB is.  Really?  Cancel and keep your $10, but it's not the end of the world that you don't like your foil packet this month.

And to the girl who is in her mid 30's and mad about getting anti-aging, facial products, send them my way!  She said she's too young, sorry honey, you should've started it years ago!

 

[spwest]

Originally Posted by Lisa N /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Agreed!  The poor BB girls who handle the FB page aren't having a good day.  You'be got one girl PISSED about getting nail polish in her beauty box?  And other threatening to tell everyone in the WORLD how horrible BB is.  Really?  Cancel and keep your $10, but it's not the end of the world that you don't like your foil packet this month.

I have to agree!  I complained a bit last month over the shipping fiasco-mostly because they said it shipped out a full 2 weeks before it did and I am super stalkerish about my BB tracking number-but overall I'm pretty happy with them!  I'm trying Ipsy this month, but don't intend to cancel BB unless ipsy just blows them out of the water.  I'm really looking forward to this month's box and am VERY happy about the nail polish!!  Can't please em all, I guess.

On another note-will someone tell me how they like the kiehl's eye cream?  I really need to start that regimen, but that's a lot to shell out without being sure.  I hope they do that "choose two" promotion again this month!!

 

[BridgetPS]

I just cancelled BB.  I am wondering if I should subscribe to look bag or starbox???
 

 

[javagirl87]

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

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)

AHH I got so excited when I saw this I spilled my contact solution all over my desk lol

 

[WanderlustinWA]

Originally Posted by Lisa N /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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

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.

Yes, this!  I believe the term BB has been using is "curated" by Goop.  Other sites do this, like Joss & Main (home furnishings and decor).  Basically the celebrity or company gets to pick what will be featured from a huge list of products.  I'm sure with Goop they maybe took suggestions of companies to contact for samples, and then showed them the entire list to pick 20 or 25 (or whatever) products that would get distributed throughout the Goop boxes.  Hence the repeats of past BB products - maybe Gwyneth just digs Luna bars!

 

[katie danielle]

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


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.  If that's too much to ask of BB then I probably will end up cancelling.

True, but a lip gloss is pretty hit or miss. I agree with you when it comes to skincare or haircare though, when results are gradual and need to be observed more than once.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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


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

I think that some of the criticisms are a bit extreme, but that's no reason to stop their criticism. I just feel like the petty complaining (me included, no excuses) on makeup boards is starting to drown out the legitimate complaints to the point where BB doesn't take ANYONE seriously.

 

[camel11]

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


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. 

 I have the same undereye problem-- I always looked gross and cakey UNTIL I found Boots No7 Radiant Glow Concealer (I use Shade 2)... it's the only one that works! My underyes are also very sensitive and allergic to everything, and this does not bother them. It's sold at Target and Drugstore.com. Maybe give it a try!

 

[plutorayz]

I got Box #26.

Ouidad Heat and Humidity Gel - its going off my profile at least, but I already got this sample by asking the company, it's cool to have another

Mary-Lou Manizer - wanted

Mox Botanicals Lip Butter -wanted

Harvey Prince Eau Flirt - Lavender Pumpkin - this just seems like a weird combo

Mighty Leaf Tea - meh, foodstuffs
I'm just thrilled that I got not one, but two of the items I was interested in. While I would have loved the beautyblender, I certainly wasn't expecting it, and I'm not about to go on a tirade on BB's FB because of it. It's really juvenile that women are doing that when they can email, or even call and get actual results (assuming they have a legitimate problem), what most of them are doing is the equivalent of "UGHHHH I CAN'T BELIEVE I DIDN'T GET THIS! YOU GUYS SUCK!" and ragecancelling their account.

My point is we all get subpar boxes every once in a while, there's no need to take it out on the marketing team.

 

[emily9763]

Didn't see anyone post Box 8 yet, so here it is. I am not completely disappointed like a lot of people are, but the 2 foil packets of Miracle Skin Transformer spf20 face is just so ridiculously small that I am not even sure if I could cover my face once with both packets.

 

[katie danielle]

Originally Posted by Lisa N /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Agreed!  The poor BB girls who handle the FB page aren't having a good day.  You'be got one girl PISSED about getting nail polish in her beauty box?  And other threatening to tell everyone in the WORLD how horrible BB is.  Really?  Cancel and keep your $10, but it's not the end of the world that you don't like your foil packet this month.

And to the girl who is in her mid 30's and mad about getting anti-aging, facial products, send them my way!  She said she's too young, sorry honey, you should've started it years ago!

Haha you're hilarious. I saw the girl pissed about the nail polish and thought "she's clearly not on MUT".

 

[plutorayz]

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

AHH I got so excited when I saw this I spilled my contact solution all over my desk lol

Eeep! Sorry! :x

Actually I just did a quick google search for "mary lou manizer sample size" and obviously it came back to this thread (no duh. heh) anyways it comes back to this post in particular and its under a series of 4 spoilers. But its still around the same size.

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/128988/birchbox-october-2012/1350#post_1947711 

(hope relinking to a particular post isn't against mut terms >.< )

 

[Lisa N]

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


Haha you're hilarious. I saw the girl pissed about the nail polish and thought "she's clearly not on MUT".

Right?  I commented on your post on FB too Katie.  Gotta show a little love.

 

[lauravee]

Originally Posted by camel11 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 I have the same undereye problem-- I always looked gross and cakey UNTIL I found Boots No7 Radiant Glow Concealer (I use Shade 2)... it's the only one that works! My underyes are also very sensitive and allergic to everything, and this does not bother them. It's sold at Target and Drugstore.com. Maybe give it a try!

Thanks! You sound exactly like me - certain eye creams make my undereye area swell up like crazy. Will definitely give it a try /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[mjkdior713]

Originally Posted by emily9763 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Didn't see anyone post Box 8 yet, so here it is. I am not completely disappointed like a lot of people are, but the 2 foil packets of Miracle Skin Transformer spf20 face is just so ridiculously small that I am not even sure if I could cover my face once with both packets.







Grrrr--I am supposed to get that product too and I thought it was similar to packaging of

Dr. Jarts BB cream
which came in previous Birchboxes!  Booo.  I was looking forward to that.

 

[mjkdior713]

Any box 11 pics?

 

[Dena Fletcher]

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

I'm getting Box 31. 

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/october-2012/october2012box31/

 
I'm not super enthusiastic, but I suppose I could do worse.

i like that box!!   better than mine!   which is 5... 

 

[spmblueeyez]

my boxes have updated, on the one I opted out of I'm getting https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/october-2012/october2012box24

on the one I opted in for Goop on I'm getting https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/october-2012/october2012box9

I'm okay with the transformation box. Kinda wish I wasn't getting a Luna Barbut I can deal with that. Now lets talk about goop. There is not ONE thing in that box that I would use, I'm very upset with the perfekt lip perfection gel since I received that for free with Sephora a month or two ago when I ordered, and it is NOT deluxe. They will probably be receiving an angry email from me on that. I can't really say anything about the products I won't use just because well, its all luck, but seriously. When you say deluxe samples, I don't expect that. UGH. Good thing I signed up for a second Myglam/Ipsy because of what was in it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> at least one sub company will make me happy. Think it may be time to start thinking cancellation with BB.

 

[PAsh]

Originally Posted by Lisa N /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Agreed!  The poor BB girls who handle the FB page aren't having a good day.  You'be got one girl PISSED about getting nail polish in her beauty box?  And other threatening to tell everyone in the WORLD how horrible BB is.  Really?  Cancel and keep your $10, but it's not the end of the world that you don't like your foil packet this month.

And to the girl who is in her mid 30's and mad about getting anti-aging, facial products, send them my way!  She said she's too young, sorry honey, you should've started it years ago!

ohhh...hold back why dontcha?

 

[JamieO]

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

I got Box #26.

Ouidad Heat and Humidity Gel - its going off my profile at least, but I already got this sample by asking the company, it's cool to have another

Mary-Lou Manizer - wanted

Mox Botanicals Lip Butter -wanted

Harvey Prince Eau Flirt - Lavender Pumpkin - this just seems like a weird combo

Mighty Leaf Tea - meh, foodstuffs
I'm just thrilled that I got not one, but two of the items I was interested in. While I would have loved the beautyblender, I certainly wasn't expecting it, and I'm not about to go on a tirade on BB's FB because of it. It's really juvenile that women are doing that when they can email, or even call and get actual results (assuming they have a legitimate problem), what most of them are doing is the equivalent of "UGHHHH I CAN'T BELIEVE I DIDN'T GET THIS! YOU GUYS SUCK!" and ragecancelling their account.

My point is we all get subpar boxes every once in a while, there's no need to take it out on the marketing team.

Agreed, 1000%! I think it's worth it if you can at least find one thing you like! Thats the whole point, right? We aren't always going to like everything we get, but we can at least say we gave it a shot! And if you didn't get something that you really wanted, trade something for it, ask the company for a sample (I know you and I have both gotten lots of things just by emailing companies, and the worst thing they can do is tell you no), OR JUST BUY IT! I would've loved a BeautyBlender too, but I'm not going to get pissed because they didn't send me something that costs like $25 for free. That's the gamble of it. And on that note, I don't really mind that they send out samples that they have sent in past boxes, because that means that if I didn't get something I wanted, like the BeautyBlender, there's a chance I might get one in the future. I feel like if people want to get exactly what they want, join Beauty Army. Otherwise, just enjoy the monthly surprises!