Birchbox October 2012

[xheidi]

I didn't get my email so I had to email CS to get opt-in. : Hopefully I made the right choice, because I really want some essie too 

 

[jorja628]

Yikes. This is my fifth box and I never received an opt in/opt out email!  It's Sunday the 30th now... I'll be emailing them. I obviously wouldn't be able to opt in/opt out now and I am not sure what I would have done, but I would of liked the option nonetheless.

You can still click through the email to make your choice...I just did an hour or so ago and got the confirmation email.

 

[petitamour]

Originally Posted by jorja628 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

You can still click through the email to make your choice...I just did an hour or so ago and got the confirmation email.

I have yet to receive the actual email though... I have received zip from Birchbox in regards to my October box. It's kinda strange. 

 

[Roxane68]

I opted in for for the Goop box. I don't know if I will get one or not since I got my email much later than most so I guess my box will be a surprise on whether it's a Goop or reg BB.

 

[marybbryant]

I have 2 Birchbox subscriptions so I opted in for the Goop box on one account and opted out for the other.  

I had to put myself an a strict budget for a few months, so I really look forward to my Birchboxes and Sample Society.  The only thing with Birchbox, is I cant stand having points to spend, and not spending them.  Both my accounts reached the 100 point mark again in September, so of course I had to shop.  I bought the Orofluido Elixor using points from one account, and Jouer MMT using points from my other account.

In case anyone is interested in a good hair serum, I cant recommend Orofluido highly enough.  Its amazing!  I have the weirdest hair in the world - parts are curley and parts are straight.  I spend spent a fortune on my hair trying to make it look normal, and I always look like I have bed-head and am in desperate need of a comb. I can honestly say I havent had a bad hair day since using Orofluido.   I had been using samples I got in my both my Birchboxes a few months ago, and my sister and a freind gave me their samples, so this is the first time i have had to purchase it.  I am surprised at how big the bottle is.  Since i only use a little bit each day, this bottle is going to last a year at least! 

 

[kawaiimeows]

i decided to use my aunts points that she'll never use for a 3 month gift subscription, it only cost me $10 and i couldn't decide on anything that i really needed from the birchbox store.

this was kind of to offset getting the goop box on my main account but who actually knows what i'll get in the gift subscription this month since it's probably going to be a welcome box.

 

[marybbryant]

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


No - that's the point of paying $10 a month for BirchBox!  We shouldn't have to wait for collab boxes and opt in to get interesting brands.  That's what we're paying for the general service for.

It is what we're paying for!  To me thats the whole point of Birchbox is to try new and interesting brands/products.

I think Birchbox generally has some interesting brands.  I love it when they have brands that I dont see everywhere else, like the Skin, An Apothocary they had for September, or the One Love Organics they had a few months ago.  Before Birchbox, I had never heard of Jouer or Orofluido and I love both of them now.  I like it when they send out brands I'm familiar with and use all the time too (Caudalie, Stila), so I guess I'm just easy to please. 

 

[marybbryant]

I wonder how Birchbox will do the October sneak peek video - if it will be just for the regular box?  I think thats how they did it the last time they had a box we could opt in or opt out for.  Also wondering about the box pictures Zadidoll posts every month - if its just the regular boxes or if she'll be able to post the Goop boxes as well.

Tomorrow is Oct. 1st.  I hope the Birchbox October video will be out soon!

 

[Moonittude]

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

I wonder how Birchbox will do the October sneak peek video - if it will be just for the regular box?  I think thats how they did it the last time they had a box we could opt in or opt out for.  Also wondering about the box pictures Zadidoll posts every month - if its just the regular boxes or if she'll be able to post the Goop boxes as well.

Tomorrow is Oct. 1st.  I hope the Birchbox October video will be out soon!

I was wondering about the spoilers as well. It's really hard waiting for monthly subscriptions. Even my dog looks forward to them, and all she gets is the packaging.

 

[calexxia]

Never got the email; no big deal to me, though.

 

[Lisa N]

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

I wonder how Birchbox will do the October sneak peek video - if it will be just for the regular box?  I think thats how they did it the last time they had a box we could opt in or opt out for.  Also wondering about the box pictures Zadidoll posts every month - if its just the regular boxes or if she'll be able to post the Goop boxes as well.

Tomorrow is Oct. 1st.  I hope the Birchbox October video will be out soon!

The video hasn't been coming out until around the 6th or 7th, so I would think it probably won't be until next Monday.

 

[Jazbot]

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

You want to know that I actually have dreams about that daggone Sample Stop!?  I am NOT KIDDING!  Seriously.  I am officially an addict!  It's crazy!  

  I am glad to know that I got a box vicariously from there via ebay!  Lol...

LOL, That's awesome! You have your universe controlled! What you perceive you receive!

 

[Jazbot]

Originally Posted by Lulubelle107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I've got two of the stila palettes with the eyeliner, and both of them took quite a bit of twisting before the liner appeared.  I thought one of them was broken when a few twists didn't produce anything, but it wasn't.  So yes, that's how stila created them.

I had the same problem with my eyeliner as well from the palette.

 

[diana16]

Already charged for October box! Can't wait for some spoilers, I did opt out for the goop so I'm hoping I wont regret it. Although I feel like it might be a good month.

 

[calexxia]

So I just (like in the last couple of hours) actually received the Goop email. Decided to opt in, and reactivate my other account for a regular box (the other account was the one I set up during TEEN VOGUE month--that way, if the curated box stank, I'd still have a normal box). I fully expect I'll re-cancel the second sub before November, though.

 

[keelyknowsbest]

Originally Posted by diana16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Already charged for October box! Can't wait for some spoilers, I did opt out for the goop so I'm hoping I wont regret it. Although I feel like it might be a good month.

Same here! 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

[beautynewbie]

Hey y'all! I am SO GLAD, I found this site. I think that reading through everyone's posts is as much fun as the actual opening of my BB! I am fairly new to the boxes and quickly becoming a beauty product enthusiast! I didn't get my opt in email until today and even though it said it expired yesterday, I was able to opt in. Hopefully I won't regret it!

 

[Jeanbug]

I predict a lipstick for fall!

 

[marybbryant]

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

I predict a lipstick for fall!

That would be nice.  Or an eyeshadow would be awesome too.  I would really like a color makeup product!

I'm in the process of changing over to a winter beauty routine, as my skin gets ultra dry in the cold winter months, so I'm hoping for some skin care items.  I'm always hoping for skincare items no matter what the season, and Birchbox doesnt disapoint in that department! 

When the September boxes came out, I did mention here that I was disappointed that I didnt recieve the Skin, An Apothocary Soy Body Butter sample and a couple of people here suggested Shea Terra.  I would like to thank whomever that was.  I recieved the products I ordered from the Shea Terra website, and I'm really, really happy with them.

 

[kawaiisquawks]

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

I predict a lipstick for fall!

That would make me very happy! I've been obsessed with lipsticks lately and I haven't gotten any lip products in my BB yet (been subscribed 3 months)

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

When the September boxes came out, I did mention here that I was disappointed that I didnt recieve the Skin, An Apothocary Soy Body Butter sample and a couple of people here suggested Shea Terra.  I would like to thank whomever that was.  I recieved the products I ordered from the Shea Terra website, and I'm really, really happy with them.

If you get a chance to try out the soy body whip I'd definitely do it - I'm IN LOVE with the sample I got!