Birchbox October 2012

[macadamia522]

Originally Posted by ngardner8503 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Super excited that you posted pictures! This is the box I am getting also!  Super happy with this box!

Until I received it, I had been stalking the forum to see if anyone had posted a picture of the actual box they received for #23 and I figured I couldn't be the only one curious about it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[katie danielle]

I emailed Birchbox because I tried out my Caudalie sample this morning and it was almost completely full of air. I came on here and saw other people said the same issue so I emailed them to see if this was a problem they were looking into. I said I knew higher-end product samples are typically smaller and sometimes aren't supposed to fill the bottle they come in, but mine was practically empty. I seriously squeezed it from the bottom up like toothpaste and got about enough to cover my pinky nail. I emailed them at 8:30am (Eastern time) and received an email back two hours later that they are going to replace my sample and have the "brand team" look into it (whatever that means).

 

[SeptEllis]

Originally Posted by macadamia522 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Hello everyone!

New member here, been a lurker for a while now I just received my box if anyone is interested in seeing what it looks like:

Sorry it's a little blurry... cell phone picture!



Excited to try everything out! I was happy that they packed three different flavors of the tea -- Earl Grey, Green Tea Tropical, and African Nectar.

The only issue was that the MOX was open when I received it (it's a twist-off top so I was surprised)... not sure if it's worth complaining about to BB or not, but there was a scratch/smudge in the balm :-(


I hope everyone still waiting for their boxes get them soon!

Ah jealous you got your's already! Mine won't be here till the 17th. Wish the 2 items were not foil packets, but the overall box is good. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Thanks for sharing!

 

[mjkdior713]

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

I emailed Birchbox because I tried out my Caudalie sample this morning and it was almost completely full of air. I came on here and saw other people said the same issue so I emailed them to see if this was a problem they were looking into. I said I knew higher-end product samples are typically smaller and sometimes aren't supposed to fill the bottle they come in, but mine was practically empty. I seriously squeezed it from the bottom up like toothpaste and got about enough to cover my pinky nail. I emailed them at 8:30am (Eastern time) and received an email back two hours later that they are going to replace my sample and have the "brand team" look into it (whatever that means).

At least they're replacing it.  That's good--hopefully it will be fuller than the one in the box.  I am supposed to get that too.  I actually think I have the same sample from Sephora that I got like a month ago and have used a few times.  If it is in fact the same sample, it definitely should have more than a pinky sized amount in it. 

 

[lauravee]

AHhhhhhh I finally caved and looked up my box online  - my shipping has not updated and I could not resist! Looks like Box #2 maybe? Could be a really good one depending on sample sizes - anyone already get these samples? Hoping the Joanna Vargas stuff isn't just a packet. 

 

[WanderlustinWA]

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

AHhhhhhh I finally caved and looked up my box online  - my shipping has not updated and I could not resist! Looks like Box #2 maybe? Could be a really good one depending on sample sizes - anyone already get these samples? Hoping the Joanna Vargas stuff isn't just a packet. 

My shipping has updated FINALLY on the UPS site this morning - looks like they were shipped out yesterday.....mine is supposed to arrive the 17th, but then again I'm in the upper left corner of the country so maybe you'll be luckier /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[cskeiser]

Still no update on my tracking #.... I emailed BB at midnight last night and no response thus far....

... I should be receiving Box #1

 

[wishinstar777]

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


Hmmmm...this is looking more and more doable! 

Totally!!

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

Still no update on my tracking #.... I emailed BB at midnight last night and no response thus far....

... I should be receiving Box #1

same, birchbox told me it takes "3-5 days for shipping to update" even though it says on UPS it takes 24-48 hours.

 

[salth04]

I'm also receiving box #1 and my shipping info JUST updated. Looks like they just shipped them out today, despite sending us shipping emails Tuesday.. Extremely disappointing! Figured I'd have it here by this weekend but the projected date isn't until the 18th. At least we know they're on their way! Wonder how this whole points thing is going to work for all of us who had boxes ship out late. I had a sample missing last month that I just finally emailed them about last week. They gave me points for that, so I feel bad emailing again! But this does really kinda suck :/

 

[Hilde]

The BB store now has other Orofluido products: the shampoo, conditioner & mask! I'm pretty excited, even though the stuff is on HauteLook all the time at half price (but they charge shipping *glare*). Just letting other Orofluido addicts know! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[iPretty949]

Originally Posted by macadamia522 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Hello everyone!

New member here, been a lurker for a while now I just received my box if anyone is interested in seeing what it looks like:

Sorry it's a little blurry... cell phone picture!



Excited to try everything out! I was happy that they packed three different flavors of the tea -- Earl Grey, Green Tea Tropical, and African Nectar.

The only issue was that the MOX was open when I received it (it's a twist-off top so I was surprised)... not sure if it's worth complaining about to BB or not, but there was a scratch/smudge in the balm :-(


I hope everyone still waiting for their boxes get them soon!

Thanks for the photo! been waiting for someone who has the same box as mine. Mine is to arrive in 7 more days. Buuuuum!

I hope you like everything!

 

[salth04]

Oh and for any of the ladies who were interested in the Illume candle BB is sending out- they have SUPER cheap candles on sale right now on their site. They have the applewood candle for $4.50 and it's HUGE! I got the one with the top and was actually really impressed with the size. Just received my order today after placing it Wednesday /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> It smells sooo yummy and is absolutely perfect for these fall days! If you sign up for emails they'll send you a code with 10% off and free shipping for your first order. Customer service is incredible and I got 3 free samples with my order (mini candle tin, lotion, and matches). Packaged so incredibly cute and now I am stocked up on candles for the Christmas gift-giving season! Highly recommend. MUCH larger than the candles being sent in box 12.

Just figured I'd pass that along for any candle-lovers like myself /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[sleepykat]

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

AHhhhhhh I finally caved and looked up my box online  - my shipping has not updated and I could not resist! Looks like Box #2 maybe? Could be a really good one depending on sample sizes - anyone already get these samples? Hoping the Joanna Vargas stuff isn't just a packet. 

I'm getting this box, too. I am excited for the polish. I am curious about the serum.

 

[meetcutecrystal]

My box was suppose to arrive today. It is not even in the state yet which means I will be lucky to get it by Monday. I know I shouldn't complain since a lot of people's boxes haven't even left yet but I want my Birchbox! I got my September box on September 25th. I was looking forward to a whole weekend to try my samples out.

 

[quene8106]

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

The BB store now has other Orofluido products: the shampoo, conditioner & mask! I'm pretty excited, even though the stuff is on HauteLook all the time at half price (but they charge shipping *glare*). Just letting other Orofluido addicts know! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

i was torn btwn getting this and hair rules shampoo. hair rules won because their products are sulfate free. sulfates dry the hell out of my teeny weeny afro /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

i did hear awesome things about the orofluido but i doubt that it's for my hair type (kinky/curly).  hopefully we can get a sample shampoo or conditioner in a future box

 

[hindsighting]

I peeked at my box today (it usually takes over ten days to get to me, even though I'm in Michigan which isn't that far from New York) and I'm pretty happy with my goop box.

I'm getting Kiehl's body cleanser, Joanna Vargas daily serum, the Naked lip gloss, Essie, and a Luna fiber bar (which I actually don't mind getting, I like them) Pretty solid box for me!

 

[mjkdior713]

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

I emailed Birchbox because I tried out my Caudalie sample this morning and it was almost completely full of air. I came on here and saw other people said the same issue so I emailed them to see if this was a problem they were looking into. I said I knew higher-end product samples are typically smaller and sometimes aren't supposed to fill the bottle they come in, but mine was practically empty. I seriously squeezed it from the bottom up like toothpaste and got about enough to cover my pinky nail. I emailed them at 8:30am (Eastern time) and received an email back two hours later that they are going to replace my sample and have the "brand team" look into it (whatever that means).

I just got home and opened my box.  My Caudalie sample seems to be ok.  I squeezed out a little and it seems there's enough product to use several times.  So it's good they're sending you another one cause it definitely should be more full (cause mine was).  It is the same sample I got from Sephora about a month ago, but a tiny bit smaller.

 

[mjkdior713]

My box #11:

Warning  SPOILER:  Not sure how to do spoiler with photos.  I know where the option is for spoilers but it won't let me do with photo.

 

[queenofperil]

The weather here has been blessedly cool. I could really go for the tea I'm getting right now. By the time I get my Birchbox, the weather's going to be back in the 90s. Grr.