Birchbox October 2012

[laklolo14]

How do you know which box number you are getting?

 

[grayc]

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

just found a photo of someone's goop birchbox!!! i'm so excited

i got this box.  Not bad.  I used the beautyblender this am with my powder foundation; worked nice.  Can't go wrong with a Luna bar.  i won't use the DDF if anyone wants to trade something... not sure about the lip gloss either.  Will try out the oil.. but with it was the body oil instead.

 

[jkwynn]

I can't possibly read all the posts since I last logged in, lol - so this might be old news, but I had 2 friends who were getting the punishment box this month (box 12, and box 20 didn't look much better) but now they've added a 5th item and it's a good one! yay!

 

[plutorayz]

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

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!

Frankly this is the whole point of beauty subscriptions to get you out of your comfort zone, you know that its random from the get go. If you don't like it, don't complain, trade it (there's always someone who might want it), or just end your subscription. Those women complaining need to take a deep breath and step away.

 

[tevans]

I'm getting boxes 11 & 13 and not pleased with either one, I'd prefer some new items not ones that people have seen in previous boxes. Just because I didn't get it before doesn't mean i want it now.

 

[lovelywhim]

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

Idk, I have a lot of face/eye allergies, and I subscribe to BB knowing that some products I'd be unable to use. If a person is so allergic to perfume that a broken product would send them to the hospital, then I'm not sure it's prudent to subscribe to a "surprise" subscription beauty program. At some point, such a service is not right for everyone...

Not to mention, many people would also be allergic to fragrances in beauty products, so would the exemption apply to products that are scented? I think it gets too complicated.

BB is clear on what kind of service it offers, and we are free to decide whether it is for us or not. They could offer fragrance-free boxes, but then people would likely complain that they weren't as good as the other boxes.

That said, it would be easy to at LEAST get rid of the food. It seems weird to be that peanut-based products are in a beauty box, especially with the rise in nut allergies. It would be easy to have a no-food rule or no-nut rule... (I like the food usually, but I'd understand.)

I agree completely. Prevention is key for those that have these life threatening allergies. If a subscriber makes the choice to remain with Birchbox knowing that they could be exposed to something that could harm them, any consequences are a result of that individual's choice to take the risk. A subscription service like Beauty Army would be a good alternative because you could choose your samples.

 

[KatiebuglovesBB]

Did anyone else get the "Start Shopping with Your Birchbox Points" email last night/this morning? If so, I noticed something:

One of the pictures to click to begin shopping that category is this:



It's the One Love Organics Chia Whip Fragrance Free Cleanser, which IS in the shop to be purchased, but it wasn't included in any October box, nor is it in the October/Goop categories. Just thought that was interesting since it's shown in the pictures for October's box.. I would have loved to sample that this month!

 

[mjkdior713]

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


I can see that as well but to me the opt out for food/perfume allergies would be based on the member's profile. Since we're asked so many questions about things I don't think it would be hard to add a food/perfume allergy to it which would then allow people to get one of those boxes that's free of food and/or perfume.

I definitely agree

 

[nicepenguins]

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



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.

Exactly! 

 

[mjkdior713]

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

Do you mean me, the original comment maker or both? Myself, I sub.

both, yes. 

 

[quene8106]

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

Those women complaining need to take a deep breath and step away.

woooosahhhhhhh.

 

[keelyknowsbest]

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 use the sloped end of the blender for my eye area... or I will use a small brush if I need thick coverage. 

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


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.

For sure, don't stop sending in your opinions..that's what fuels change, but complaining over a FULL size Essie nail polish is just spoiled brattiness in my opinion. So yes, I agree with you 100%! 

Originally Posted by Dena Fletcher /img/forum/go_quote.gif

i am glad yours worked well for you, mine spilt after 3 uses..  kinda bummed me out.. i wasnt too mad i got it in a BB, had i spent all that $$$$, i would have been super ticked!

Damn muscle woman!

 j/k I have had mine for over 5 months now and it has held up pretty good. I got mine directly from Sephora though on discount... I like the finish it gives to my face so I will keep buying them until I find something better. That's so cool that BB sent you one, I'd kill for a new one! 

 

[lady41]

if anyone is wondering about the size of the evelom cleanser  it is a foil pack. i was excited about this product it looked like a nice sample size on the bb pic. 

 

[plutorayz]

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

Did anyone else get the "Start Shopping with Your Birchbox Points" email last night/this morning? If so, I noticed something:

One of the pictures to click to begin shopping that category is this:



It's the One Love Organics Chia Whip Fragrance Free Cleanser, which IS in the shop to be purchased, but it wasn't included in any October box, nor is it in the October/Goop categories. Just thought that was interesting since it's shown in the pictures for October's box.. I would have loved to sample that this month!

Aeeeeeeeee! I would have loved that! But as I said earlier, I'm just thrilled I've got two things that I did want. Que sera, sera.

 

[Musegirl]

I think I got box #14.  I am so excited for the Essie polish!  I would be thrilled with any of those colors!

 

[beautynewbie]

Hey y'all I thought I would throw in my two cents as well. I am obviously new to MUT and it certainly has added to my whole birchbox experience. Enjoy readind all of yalls comments and suggestions. I have never been the best at understanding beauty and skincare. Case in point, at 33, I have only started properly removing my makeup for a couple of years( yea, that's pretty bad). That ramble is just to show how green I am in this are and recognize that when I stumbled upon BB I took it as a learning experience. A way to research and find my own beauty routine and try to see what was salvageable hey removing my makeup was a good first step right? I've been with BB for several months and have found stuff I would have never used on my own. I guess not being a beauty product connoisseur, my expectations were not that high. As someone said before, I made it my goal to give everything a chance and let myself be surprised. A few months ago I cancelled my sub after I got a box that had mostly self tanning products and a lifestyle sample. Being half brown, I had absolutely no use for it, as I am tanned year round. I was livid and felt Wronged. instead of complaining and sending my bad vives for others by bad mouthing the service, I cancelled quietly ( yea, I was punishing them in my mind ha!). I resubbed 2 months ago and have been content with what I've got. My box this month is 20 and so far I can only see a couple of things in it. I am not blown away but others will get worse. Bottom line is they will never please us all and it is a business.if we were only getting the high value boxes we wouldn't make a peep. If you want full size items all the time, consider saving your ten bucks or more and buying whatever you covet and if BB and you must part ways then do so. If you're like me, you will be back lol. Finally, I feel so bad for their CS and FB person( bless their hearts as we say around here /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> )lets all remember that being respectful, calm and adults will get us a better and quicker response than using language, threats or childlike behavior. Sorry my two cents ended up being more like ten.

 

[AuntOly]

I was one of the people who complained on facebook, in particular about the paper flower sample. I just got off the phone with birchbox who told me people are loving the sample and size and are rushing to their site to buy the product, they also, for some reason, felt the need to tell me that full size lip glosses don't have that much product in them, so the small sample should not matter. Like that makes a difference when they're giving a sample the size of a baby aspirin

 

[katie danielle]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My thought on the samples being sent out by Birchbox: It seems like their emphasis now is on having people subscribed only to make sales in their shop. Think about it, they send out crap, but people stay subscribed for the points. So they continue to send crap and yet are making tons of sales in their shop. I am assuming that was their plan all along. The shop must be where they make their money (profits), and so they do not care about the sample sizes/quality and satisfaction of their customers. This is just the beginning, it will NOT get better. So we have a decision to make, is spending money to get points worth it? We spend money every month, to get points, to spend even more money with Birchbox. Can you say SUCKERS?? 

I don't think those who subscribe are suckers, but rather smart shoppers who like to try things out then use free points to get major discounts on items in the shop. I think some people are under the bizarre impression that Birchbox is a not-for-profit and that the companies they sample are handing their product out as charity. The point is to get you to spend your money in their shop, it's not some secret conspiracy.

 

[camel11]

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


For sure, don't stop sending in your opinions..that's what fuels change, but complaining over a FULL size Essie nail polish is just spoiled brattiness in my opinion. So yes, I agree with you 100%! 

 Ugh... I have a friend that subs to BB, and she complained about a full-size lipstick (b/c she doesn't wear lipstick) and then complained about tinted moisturizer (ditto). I finally asked her why she subscribed to BB. Basically, there was a very narrow range of stuff she was curious to try, and that basically was only curly hair product and chapstick... Some expectations are whack.

 

[mjkdior713]

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

I was one of the people who complained on facebook, in particular about the paper flower sample. I just got off the phone with birchbox who told me people are loving the sample and size and are rushing to their site to buy the product, they also, for some reason, felt the need to tell me that full size lip glosses don't have that much product in them, so the small sample should not matter. Like that makes a difference when they're giving a sample the size of a baby aspirin

To not hate the size, Ok, but do you really think they had people call and email and go "hey BB, I reallllly love this product.  The size is so great."  Really?  And it's kinda obnoxious that they say the full size doesn't have much in it.  I'd be pissed to hear them admit that if I went ahead and purchased it assuming it would be full.