Birchbox October 2012

[queenofperil]

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


I don't see why there won't be the 2 for $10 sample packs (or free with a full sized October item order). It'll probably show up by the end of the week.

If they're out of October Birchboxes, which is the rumor, they have to be out of the contents of them. That means they don't have the samples available to sell.

 

[lovelockdown]

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


I don't see why there won't be the 2 for $10 sample packs (or free with a full sized October item order). It'll probably show up by the end of the week.

I'm waiting for that too! Their current code will probably expire by the time they post those though =/

 

[lovelywhim]

The last two times they put the 2 for $10 sample thing up, it was on the 24th-25th of those months. So, if it doesn't show up by the end of the week, then I would start thinking that they won't put it up for this month.

 

[lovepink]

I just think it would be a slap in customer's faces it they offer the 2 for $10 after telling people they are out of boxes, certain samples etc.  Will be interesting to see how they handle it since they are catching a lot of flack this month!  I mean either way they will have people mad, people mad they were told there were no samples, and people who are mad because they wanted to take use it!  Glad I am not in BB's shoes....

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

The last two times they put the 2 for $10 sample thing up, it was on the 24th-25th of those months. So, if it doesn't show up by the end of the week, then I would start thinking that they won't put it up for this month.

 

[Moonittude]

I just got my second box, non-Goop. I'm really happy to get the Mary-Lou-minizer. This is going to be such a great eyeshadow, too. I also love Juicy Le Fleur! I was not expecting that. My Mox lip balm came with the lid on, but loose. I didn't look like anyone had touched anything. Oh, and the Mox balm doesn't smell bad at all. It smells exactly like I would expect pomegranate and fig to smell. I haven't tried the hair powder yet, but it looks like I got lucky again.
 

 

[meaganola]

Originally Posted by denise89 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


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.  

About the size of the balm:  It seems tiny, but the full-sized version is only twice as big, and the full-sized version is $16, so the value of the sample based on the price of the full-sized version is eight bucks.  It may be overpriced, but it's not as horrifically small as some people seem to think it is.  According to the lid, this little pot contains 0.1 oz, and a full-sized Lip Smacker is 0.14 oz (at least that's the size of the Vanilla Coke Lip Smacker I just happen to have sitting here), so we're talking about 2/3 the amount of lip balm you would get if you bought a typical tube.  The traditional Carmex pots are 0.25 oz, and back when I was using that stuff, I never managed to use more than a quarter of one of those before I would lose it.  Those thin Softlips balms that always seem to be sold in sets of two in every checkout line at Target?  0.07 oz per tube, which means this pot is actually *larger* than those tubes.  It's actually a pretty decently-sized pot considering it's a *sample*.  

But I definitely agree that it should have been sealed somehow.  Even just wrapping it up in the little tissue paper packet would have been better.  I'm tired, so I'm sending a cranky email about this right now.

 

[Abhivanth]

Got my BB today - It actually got here on the 20th, but I couldn't get to my PO Box till today. Wish I could have gotten the 100 free points everyone else was getting for a box mailed on the 13th, but oh well. It seems I got the very box everyone was upset over: 


I'm actually looking forward to trying these products out, since they're all new to me. You may not be able to tell by the pic, but I already ate the Luna Bar - Yum! But I hope next month's box is better and ships earlier. Just read about BB running out of boxes - how terrible!

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

I wish I only needed a quarter-size amount! I need a complete palm full of shampoo/conditioner to wash my hair properly. It's halfway down my back and super thick - I have enough hair for about 3 or 4 people lol. Every time I go in for a trim, it looks like there's no difference in my hair but then I look down and it's like "why is there a black puppy in the salon?" Cousin Itt would be jealous of my hair.

HAHAH that is awesome. I am jealous, too. I'd love some more hair! At least I guess I'm saving money on shampoo/conditioner since I don't use as much?? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Whatthescrap]

Originally Posted by Charity1217 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I have a question hopefully someone can help me with.  I ordered items from Birchbox which came to a total of $30.  I used 300 points to pay for it.  I wanted to return an item which cost $15.  Will I receive 150 points back or do they only deal in 100 increments?  Also, how does that work if you buy something that cost $15.00 and have 200 points.  Do you get 50 points back or do they round up?  Thanks for the help, I am fairly new to Birchbox.  

I was hoping someone would know the answer to your question, since I am curious too!  Let me know how they work that out for you!

 

[nelliebelle1197]

If anyone has the 4.5 oz DDF cleanser and wants to trade it for a Bombshell eyeliner (full-size) in onyx, PM me! It was swatched once on a clean finger  to test the application

 

[Tea Moto]

Overall I have to say I am happy with my first Birchbox (Oct).  I'm looking forward to see whats in my other sub (Ipsy) next month.  I can't believe I am just finding out about these beauty subs.

 

[queenofperil]

I just got this response from Paulina when I asked whether or not I'm still getting my replacement box because I was told they're out of the one I was originally sent. I'm still confused.

Quote: I'm so sorry for all of the messages and the confusion! Are you referring to your Twitter correspondance with Sarah? Your original replacement is still set to ship so this shouldn't be a problem. Unfortunately due to a facility relocation at our warehouse, some of our orders were slightly delayed. I hope this helps explain the situation a little better! Please let me know if there is further confusion.

 

[zadidoll]

I knew there was something up at the Birchbox warehouse! It just seems so odd that both the October BBM boxes and the women's were delayed so much. That email does explain it.

 

[Tea Moto]

What I found in my October Birchbox.  I think it is Box 39.  I have ranked the items in the order of favor.

Box 39:

1. twistband - Hair Tie
2. Lulu Organics - Lavender + Clary Sage Hair Powder
3. Mox Botanicals - Pomegranate & Fig Lip Butter
4. Juicy Couture - Viva la Juicy La Fleur
5. theBalm - Mary-Lou Manizer
6. Tili - Zippered Plastic bag

 

[Stdanzy]

Seems like BB might have gotten more skinny eyeko liners in... There are a couple of pics on FB of boxes with the skinny liner and a Mary-Lou manner among other things.

 

[Beautyboxgal]

Where would I look to find the list of what is in each box?  Thank you!

 

[AuntOly]

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[queenofperil]

Originally Posted by AuntOly /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Zaidoll suggested I post this article and video about Birchbox here. It seemed a bit deceptive. Would love to hear your thoughts.

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Quote: Beauchamp: "Longer, better, faster, stronger" - Kanye West

I can immediately see two things wrong with this, Katia. First off, it's a Daft Punk quote, not Kanye. Also, it's "harder." This just bugged me.

 

[queenofperil]

The points from the Tristan Prettyman review just showed up on my account, if anyone cares to check theirs and see if they got their points from that as well.

 

[Angelalh]

wow, i didnt mean to get everyone in an uproar

ive seen people type f***ing and b***hes on here and no one complained about that

i have family member that are mentally challenged and if me using that word makes me an evil evil person i apologize, but i respect and love every single person in the world unless they treat me like scum on the bottom of their shoe which is exactly how i feel now

i have done alot of volunteer/donations for mentally disabled and have worked with mda since i was 14

again i apologize, just irritated over birchboxes perception of things