Birchbox October 2012

[Jwls750]

I actually really liked my box, I did a blog post on it, so you can see there what I got, but I feel kinda bad because I feel like most people were disappointed with theirs this month, but I really liked mine. Mine was one that was a collaboration with Goop.

 

[BagLady]

just got my box in. looking forward to trying the Mary-Lou Manizer. 
I got box 36. Not crazy about it except for 1 item but I guess it could be worse??

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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

if my math is correct, the value of box #1 is about $31.68

Originally Posted by emmakey9 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I just figured up box #2 to be about $33. The 5ml of Joanna Vargus serum is worth close to $15 alone!

In stark contrast, the value of box #3 is $13.79, $1.25 of which is made up by a Luna Bar. Basically it barely just makes it over the value of the actual box.

Yeah, BB and I are going ot have some words

 

[kawaiimeows]

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



In stark contrast, the value of box #3 is $13.79, $1.25 of which is made up by a Luna Bar. Basically it barely just makes it over the value of the actual box.

Yeah, BB and I are going ot have some words

this probably won't make you feel better but the only reason our box values went up that high was because of the tiny tube of joanna vargus (the grey thing in box  #1 pics) that was worth like $15, because the full size is like $85. even my kiehls sample which is larger was worth like half that.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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

this probably won't make you feel better but the only reason our box values went up that high was because of the tiny tube of joanna vargus (the grey thing in box  #1 pics) that was worth like $15, because the full size is like $85. even my kiehls sample which is larger was worth like half that.

No, to be honest, it doesn't make me feel better because at least box 1 got a polish. And the same lipgloss sample I got.

 

[mimosette]

Originally Posted by emmakey9 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I just figured up box #2 to be about $33. The 5ml of Joanna Vargus serum is worth close to $15 alone!

I got box 2.  I have a ? about that Joanna Vargus serum. I have extremely oily skin, so I only use oil free serums and moisturizers .I can't find the ingredient list on this, but the Birchbox site says "it has serious hydrating power to brighten any skin type".

Has anyone tried it yet ? Since I am 46, I do want to do all I can to fight off aging, but if it's too hydrating, I'll for sure get a pimple outbreak and look like an oil slick.

I don't even want to open it, when I could trade it for something I could really use safely.

About the Essie : I got the dark purple, the "Carry On".

 

[TXSlainte]

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

Also, did anybody else notice that the tissue paper wasn't held together with a ribbon anymore and just had a sticker on it? I know it's so minor, but I feel like the ribbon added a kind of personal touch, like they actually put thought into their packaging and switching it for a sticker just seems so careless.

I got a ribbon, but it wasn't really tied on the little package...it was just kind of thrown in the box. 

 

[TXSlainte]

I got box 6 this month, and it wasn't bad. The Chantecaille lip gloss made the box for me...super pretty color! I can't bring myself to use the Beauty Blender...it was just thrown in the box with no wrapping or packaging and had a really strange smell. Its texture was also different from the one I already have. I did wash it, but it still just seems weird to me. 

 

[mimosette]

  I just used my Sprout lip balm. I got the "Cocoa" scent. Something is seriously off. It has soured or spoiled , or the manufacturer just has a bad bad sense of what smells good. It reeks just like soured, dirty gym bag.

  My husband and daughter both agreed, it is really nasty. 

Too bad, because it felt really great on my lips before I had to frantically scrub it off. I am a lip balm freak and would have actually bought the whole tin full until I smelled this disaster.

Anyone else get this ?
 

 

[Crossroads]

Package processed by local post office[/color] JERSEY CITY, NJ [/TR] [TR] 12 Oct 2012 14:52 Shipment Acceptance at PO JERSEY CITY, NJ [/TR] [TR] 11 Oct 2012 13:29 Shipment Info Received by Post Office SPRINGFIELD, MA [/TR] [/TD][/size] [/TR] [TR] [TD] [/TD] [/TR]  I finally got around to calling about this. I spoke with Crystal (sp?) at Birchbox. She said my mothers box was never in MA it was just scanned there. No reason given for the box going to New Jersey. It has never done that before. All my boxes since June go straight from Edgewood, NY to Auburn, WA then to Eugene. Her boxes as well. She said the projected delivery date of October 15th is only for UPS Mail Innovations (not real UPS) to give the box to the USPS. She was snippy and rude. I was just trying to figure it out for my mom, who was upset her box was late. I explained that I have always gotten my box within one day of the projected delivery date and it was my understanding that, that was how it worked because another Birchbox employee had explained it that way. Her response was that the girl must have been new but sorry Birchbox is not involved after it leaves the office. I get that, logistics is not their job. Being polite to their customers is though. I have worked in several different customer service jobs, I worked my way through college that way. I would never blame the customer and another of the companies employees. A polite, 'I am sorry you were given incorrect information, here is the way it is' was all I was looking for. Dear Birchbox, Stop training your employees to think its okay to be dicks. That is all. Crystal

My box went there too, I live in California so I thought it was weird that it went the opposite direction. I just thought it was my box getting lost but it's weird that it also happened to you too.

 

[dd62]

Did anyone who got BOX 1  get a nail polish color other then Gray?

 

[Missglammygirl]

Originally Posted by dd62 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Did anyone who got BOX 1  get a nail polish color other then Gray?

I hope so! Im getting mine early I think. So I'll know either tomorrow or thursday.

 

[Missglammygirl]

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

I got box #1 and am very happy with it. The lip gloss is pretty amazing - not sticky and a very nice sheer color.

What color polish?

 

[emmakey9]

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

I got box 2.  I have a ? about that Joanna Vargus serum. I have extremely oily skin, so I only use oil free serums and moisturizers .I can't find the ingredient list on this, but the Birchbox site says "it has serious hydrating power to brighten any skin type".

Has anyone tried it yet ? Since I am 46, I do want to do all I can to fight off aging, but if it's too hydrating, I'll for sure get a pimple outbreak and look like an oil slick.

I don't even want to open it, when I could trade it for something I could really use safely.

About the Essie : I got the dark purple, the "Carry On".

I used a little last night before going to bed. It felt really light and absorbed immediately. To me, it didn't feel greasy or oily at all. However, if you're on the fence maybe you should just trade it for something you know you'll like!

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

  I just used my Sprout lip balm. I got the "Cocoa" scent. Something is seriously off. It has soured or spoiled , or the manufacturer just has a bad bad sense of what smells good. It reeks just like soured, dirty gym bag.

  My husband and daughter both agreed, it is really nasty. 

Too bad, because it felt really great on my lips before I had to frantically scrub it off. I am a lip balm freak and would have actually bought the whole tin full until I smelled this disaster.

Anyone else get this ?

HA! I thought it smelled pretty bad too. I guess I get the chocolatey smell a little bit, but mostly just.... grossness. LOL @ sour gym bag. I was gonna make myself use it until I read this! Now every time I open it I will think of gym socks!

 

[heatwebb000]

Did  you notice they have to review your comment before it is allowed on there site! ha

 

[Meshybelle]

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




just got my box in. looking forward to trying the Mary-Lou Manizer. 
I got box 36. Not crazy about it except for 1 item but I guess it could be worse??

Finally!! Someone who has the same box I am getting. Thanks for posting the pic. Although the box isn't all the great, I'm not unhappy. I have seen worse this month. And I do want to try the Mary- Lou Manizer and brow pencil.

 

[Missglammygirl]

So for my new account, I have a tracking number listed in the account settings, but a box hasnt even been displayed yet.... LOL

 

[heatwebb000]

I tried the Chantecaille gloss I really liked it.  I don't wear lip gloss that much being a smoker it comes right off.  I liked this one it wasn't sticky it was very cute although it didn't have any staying power and plumping (as stated on bb) didn't happen all and all it was cute I'd buy it with points but not another way.

I got two samples of the DDF wrinkle resist bc I have to subs.  I have a medical disorder that makes my skin sag way before its time so I was okay with double sampling.  I used it last night and this morning.  It was light not gressy, made my skin glow but I also noticed the discoloration I have normally was more noticeable.  I think the price on this item is a little high but if it works (I still have quite a bit left in sample which was a surprise) i will be saving points to help with the cost.

 

 

[heatwebb000]

Originally Posted by heatwebb000 /img/forum/go_quote.gif



This is the lipgloss and mascara from BB with stella eyeshadow and pixie lip that i got from the look gag.  I really do like the lip gloss it didn't feel sticky but had no staying power and I could get a couple of more uses out of it. the mascara isn't anything great. So all in all I am happy with the lip gloss not the mascara. I did try the DDF wrinkle resist last night and this am  (I got two samples) it was okay I did notice that my skin was smoother, and it shined.  I also tried the eve lim cleanser and muslin cloth.  I would not pay money for the cloth its nothing besides a very think face cloth the cleanser said to do it 3 xs so it used all the product in one use and i didn't see anything that would make me buy. I liked my The look bag product more but I think the DDF might be a keeper ffor full size.

 

[heatwebb000]

Originally Posted by heatwebb000 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

BTW I  normally only wear bare minerals makeup but I really did enjoy the eyeshadow