Birchbox October 2012

[DragonChick]

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

I guess it depends on the length/thickness of your hair. With foil packets the size of the Nexxus ones that were sent out and the LiQWd ones, I can get 3 or 4 uses out of them since my hair is very fine.

True. I always forget since I have thick hair and it seems to suck up more shampoo/conditioner.

 

[denise89]

Originally Posted by Kristin1387 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Maybe i'll see if they already mailed a new one and just ask for points instead.  i dont like that there wasn't a safety seal on a lip product

I think the points are worth more since one dime sized lip balm is a lesser price. Yea they should seriously put a sticker on those things to at least keep them from opening and I have no idea how most things were touched like my mary lou manizer.  

 

[MrsMeow]

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

I guess it depends on the length/thickness of your hair. With foil packets the size of the Nexxus ones that were sent out and the LiQWd ones, I can get 3 or 4 uses out of them since my hair is very fine.

I have really thick hair that is just past my shoulders, and I'll get probably 4 uses from the shampoo and 3 uses from the conditioner (story of my life).

Also?  Turns out I really love that Nexxus shampoo & conditioner.

 

[considerately]

Originally Posted by Stdanzy /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Well I got my box today, I went to go try out the Mary-Lou Manizer highlighter, and what did I find? A huge fingerprint smack dab in the middle of the highlighter. Kind of gross.

Guys, I'm pretty sure there is supposed to be a fingerprint on the Mary-Lou Manizer highlighter.  If you look on the back of the package there are fingerprints. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[calexxia]

So I guess it boils down to "was it a human fingerprint?" or "Was it a design fingerprint?"

 

[tinkerbll695]

I don't think the Mary Lou is suppose to have a fingerprint on it. The full size doesn't and it has the same fingerprint pictures on the packaging. Also...that just sounds like such a horrible design - why would a company want people to think that their product had been tampered with, especially one that goes on faces? I think the fingerprints were unintentional and most likely done while putting together the boxes. The Mary Lou samples don't have a seal, so I'm guessing that packaging employees might have inadvertently touched the product while grabbing the samples and putting them in the individual boxes.

 

[PeridotCricket]

Headed for the trade thread to see if anyone wants to trade their Mary Loumanizer sample for my 4.5 oz DDF cleanser. I have decided that I don't need to risk the alpha hydroxy acid increasing my sun sensitivity.

 

[denise89]

I just think thats so weird to have a fingerprint as a design?! I doubt it is part of the design. The employees would have also mentioned that when I emailed them about my complaint of the finger print. I could see how employees would accidentally touch the inside since it could easily open..

 

[bbbrandnewww]

Here's a picture of box 23:

 

[bbbrandnewww]

And my Mary-Lou did not have a fingerprint in it.

 

[zadidoll]

If Birchbox is unable to replace it maybe TheBalm can?

 

[mermaidly]

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

And my Mary-Lou did not have a fingerprint in it.

That's always good! Lol! I'm pretty disappointed with my own box, but I'm actually glad that I didn't get the Mary-Lou Manizer. I'm too fair to wear bronzer; it always looks horrible on me, so I'm glad these samples went to people who would look great in them! 

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

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

That's always good! Lol! I'm pretty disappointed with my own box, but I'm actually glad that I didn't get the Mary-Lou Manizer. I'm too fair to wear bronzer; it always looks horrible on me, so I'm glad these samples went to people who would look great in them! 

It isn't a bronzer...it's a highlighter lol

 

[JackieO]

Originally Posted by CarmenVF /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Has anyone received their 12-month 20% off discount code this month? I've received 3,6, and 9 month codes between the 13th-20th. I've checked my spam filter and I have received tons of other emails but not that one. Was wondering if they stopped sending them out.

This month also marks my 12 month anniversary and I have not received a discount code either. I emailed BB and was told I should be receiving it next month. Doesn't really make any sense to send my 12-month anniversary code during my 13-month considering I have received all the other codes during my anniversary months.

 

[kat46]

and still no box.
 

 

[kat46]

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

In that case, Sample Society may be your best bet.

I agree. Sample Society sends nice sized, high end, skin care samples. They are my favorite service right now. They also seem to have NONE of the issues that BB and others have.

 

[vogliadivintage]

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

Here is my tried-and-true hair powder secret: Silky Underwear dusting powder from LUSH. It's cheap, goes in white but after shaking my hair around a little disappears completely in my brown hair, smells amazing, and has little flecks of cocoa butter in it which actually end up making your hair FEEL freshly washed, not just look it. I hate hair powders that make your hair feel super grungy, so the LUSH stuff is great. Try it.

Ah!  You've saved me from having to use up my points to buy that hair powder and spending more than I wanted on what actually works!  I've got a Lush store just a few minutes from my apartment.  Fantastic!  Thank you!  

 

[vogliadivintage]

and my mary lou also had a big fingerprint in the center.  I've emailed them to see what they'll do about it.  I would like to try it, but I really don't want to if someone has had their finger in it.  Ick.

 

[Kristin1387]

My Mary lou manizer did NOT have a finger print on it.. so I don't think it's a design. Plus from a design perspective, I don't think that would be good - everyone would be returning their items.

 

[bbbrandnewww]

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

That's always good! Lol! I'm pretty disappointed with my own box, but I'm actually glad that I didn't get the Mary-Lou Manizer. I'm too fair to wear bronzer; it always looks horrible on me, so I'm glad these samples went to people who would look great in them! 

It's a highlighter. I have really fair skin and I'm able to use it. It also doubles as an eyeshadow and it's pretty pigmented that way. If I use a blush brush with ML, I can get a light enough amount of product to use as a nice highlighting tool. It's definitely worth checking out.