Birchbox October 2012

[calexxia]

Weird, I wasn't aware they'd changed their strategy and were now Boobbox.

 

[mellee]

Originally Posted by kisha90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

The LUNA Protein bar was surprisingly good! I saw some yesterday at the Dollar Store the day after I got my Birchbox and was excited to purchase some! 

Wow...  "Birchbox introduced me to a great new product I can buy at the Dollar Store!"  *Chuckle*  Considering you paid $10 for the BB and that may-or-may-not have been one of the highest-ticket items in there, seeing you can get a whole box for a buck kind of makes it seem less of a deal.

 

[Matahari]

Finally got box 2, 2 days after it was supposed to be here. I guess better than September when it came around the 22nd, I believe. I was surprised by the nail polish color, "size matters". It's a bright red. I guess I was under the assumption they were picking darker and/or more neutral colors. Did anyone else get that color? Just curious as I've only seen people getting greyish colors, but I may have missed a few posts. I'm not complaining or anything, I just picture goop to be more dull, which I like /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

According to Refinery29, Venetian Red is one of the top color trends this fall... http://www.refinery29.com/2012-color-trends/slideshow#slide-14 Plus, it is also specifically listed as a nail color trend this season: http://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/fall-2012-nail-polish-colors#slide-13 Yours is on point for this season's trends. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[108Jessica]

Yayyy!!!  I just used redeemed some of my BB points to get the Boscia BB cream; does any one else use it and love it as much as I do?  I received a sample from Boscia and fell in love!   I got three good uses out of the sample, too!  

I also signed up for a second BB account.  I will be getting Box 18!  Yayy!!  I am especially excited because this is one of the boxes that has a beautyblender in it.  Does anyone use their beautyblender with their Boscia BB cream?  

Have a great Friday, y'all!  

 

[108Jessica]

Originally Posted by 108Jessica /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Yayyy!!!  I just used redeemed some of my BB points to get the Boscia BB cream; does any one else use it and love it as much as I do?  I received a sample from Boscia and fell in love!   I got three good uses out of the sample, too!  

I also signed up for a second BB account.  I will be getting Box 18!  Yayy!!  I am especially excited because this is one of the boxes that has a beautyblender in it.  Does anyone use their beautyblender with their Boscia BB cream?  

Have a great Friday, y'all!  

There's a lot of BB's going on here: Birchbox, BB cream, beautyblender...

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

Originally Posted by 108Jessica /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Yayyy!!!  I just used redeemed some of my BB points to get the Boscia BB cream; does any one else use it and love it as much as I do?  I received a sample from Boscia and fell in love!   I got three good uses out of the sample, too!  

I also signed up for a second BB account.  I will be getting Box 18!  Yayy!!  I am especially excited because this is one of the boxes that has a beautyblender in it.  Does anyone use their beautyblender with their Boscia BB cream?  

Have a great Friday, y'all!  

I have it and love it! I actually used it with a sponge the other day, then buffed it out a bit with a stippling brush. I love the stuff! It goes on a tad grey, but evens out beautifully /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Squidling]

For the ladies that were talking about the Harvey Prince "Flirt" samples: I received box 1 w/o the sample, but I saw everyone raving about it, so, I emailed Harvey Prince to see if they have samples. Since I do have certain perfume allergies I like to try before I buy, just in case! It turns out that their "samples" are mini rollerballs and are $12 each, but since I asked, they gave me a code for a free rollerball to try! I just had to pay shipping, which was $3.50 - not bad! I'm so excited to try this!

 

[goldenmeans]

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

For the ladies that were talking about the Harvey Prince "Flirt" samples: I received box 1 w/o the sample, but I saw everyone raving about it, so, I emailed Harvey Prince to see if they have samples. Since I do have certain perfume allergies I like to try before I buy, just in case! It turns out that their "samples" are mini rollerballs and are $12 each, but since I asked, they gave me a code for a free rollerball to try! I just had to pay shipping, which was $3.50 - not bad! I'm so excited to try this!

I asked about that in July and they never responded.

 

[Marshmelly]

Just got my BB yesterday (#1). I used to get them on like the 6th or 7th back in the day! I'm not used to them coming this late =( Overall, I'm fairly pleased with it, though I won't use the serum, and like someone else mentioned previously, the nail polish color is SO similar to the polish they sent me last month (Color Club's "status update"). I love nail polish but I wish I had gotten a any other different shade!
 

 

[iugirl13]

So the $15 worth of Joanna Vargus serum? Eh, I could take it or leave it. It feels nice going on, but I really don't see or feel any noticeable difference after 3 days. Definitely not for the $85 full size. It's cool to get to try things like this that I would never be able to purchase. Even though I know a lot of times it's a marketing ploy, I still sometimes equate super high $$$ serums to good quality. That's obviously not always the case. I would LOVE to try the Sunday Riley serum on BB's site that retails for $120 though because I've read numerous makeup artist and model blogs that swear by the stuff. OFF TOPIC: Purchased Orly Bonder and Essie "Penny Talk" yesterday. LOVE both! My nails really are the color of pennies!

I love my orly bonder! Someone on here mentioned it and it has been a lifesaver with keeping color on. My nails usually end up chipping in a couple of days. Now they don't chip! Love it!

 

[Meshybelle]

The mailman came and went. Still no box. Sad, but I think I might have to say, "goodbye" to Birchbox.

 

[lovelywhim]

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

The mailman came and went. Still no box. Sad, but I think I might have to say, "goodbye" to Birchbox.

Yeah, my package was supposed to be delivered on Monday and has been sitting at the local post office since Tuesday. I finally understand the frustration of subscribers who have had to deal with delivery issues. I haven't bothered Birchbox about it though because I'm sure it's an issue with USPS.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

I once had a package got lost (not from BB). Like it said it was delivered but it just wasn't there. I honestly just thought someone had stolen it from my front doorstep, so I called the post office and they said they didn't have it.

So I emailed the company and told them my package was lost and they offered to reimburse me in full (shipping included).

Then the post office called me back and said they did have it... they just.... didn't deliver it? LOL So I got the package and didn't have to pay for it.

I would suggest calling your local PC and asking what happened to your BB, if it's already in the post office. Be polite but firm, and they'll probably get it to you.

 

[emmakey9]

Originally Posted by iugirl13 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I love my orly bonder! Someone on here mentioned it and it has been a lifesaver with keeping color on. My nails usually end up chipping in a couple of days. Now they don't chip! Love it!

Yeah, I saw someone mention Orly bonder here too, so I gave it a shot! Works GREAT so far! Honestly that's why I've never painted my nails much. I get so frustrated with spending the time to polish and dry, and then they look a ragged mess in a day or two.

 

[het226]

I had the same thing happen to me too! but no safety seal..Did birchbox fix it?

 

[het226]

Originally Posted by starfighter82 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I received my box (#2) today and my Sprout cocoa balm had no cap. It was nowhere to be found in the box, and the safety seal was perfectly intact. I am guessing since the seal was fine it was probably a mistake in manufacturing. If the cap was inside the box I would use it since I would just assume it fell off in shipping. The fact the cap isn't in the box makes me feel uneasy and I will not use it. I did shoot off an email to birchbox so hopefully they will send me a new balm with the cap and seal in place.

Oh, I also wanted to mention I received Essie in Fair Game and the Luna bar in Lemon Zest.

I had the same thing happen to me too! but no safety seal..Did birchbox fix it?

 

[tinkerbll695]

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

I once had a package got lost (not from BB). Like it said it was delivered but it just wasn't there. I honestly just thought someone had stolen it from my front doorstep, so I called the post office and they said they didn't have it.

So I emailed the company and told them my package was lost and they offered to reimburse me in full (shipping included).

Then the post office called me back and said they did have it... they just.... didn't deliver it? LOL So I got the package and didn't have to pay for it.

I would suggest calling your local PC and asking what happened to your BB, if it's already in the post office. Be polite but firm, and they'll probably get it to you.

You didn't call the company back and tell them you actually got the package...?

 

[salth04]

Has anyone else had issues with boxes going missing? I have 2 subscriptions and one arrived yesterday, but my box that was supposed to come Wednesday is still totally MIA. There hasn't been any updated shipping info since Monday when it had "arrived at local post office", but the city it arrived in was hours away and NOT my local post office.. I have no clue whats going on. I've been getting boxes to this address for months and they've never been randomly delivered to incorrect post offices. I'm beginning to think I will not see this box this month. Emailed BB and hopefully they can give me some answers or a refund or something! This sucks 

 

[ashleyanner]

Oh.my.goodness.  Just got my goop box (#1) and the Kiehls body wash smells divine!  I think I'm going to use some points to get it soon.  And the size of the sample was actually deluxe...so I'll be able to use it for a bit before I have to break down and use some points.

 

[kat46]

Hello everyone!

I'm new here... been lurking for a while though.

I'm in California and still waiting for box 36 which seems to have taken up permanent residence in NJ. I emailed BB about this on the 16th... but of course I have gotten no response.

Last month my box did not arrive until the 24th.

Lame...

on top of that they send me an email today about earning extra points for purchases of items from the Oct box... uh... I haven't even got to try them yet and the offer will expire before I even get my box!

I'm giving them one more month and when I get my 6mo coupon I'm cashing out and cancelling.