Birchbox October 2012

[hindsighting]

I feel like the only person who likes the lifestyle extras lol. I really like the bars I've received, the headphones were a nice extra to throw in my school bag, I loved the tea mints, I even ended up liking the bright orange twistband they sent me!

 

[CourtneyB]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I like the variety in BB with the box variations. It makes it interesting, especially when I hit up the trade boards. I don't expect uniform boxes from them think the lottery system is okay. Some months may be better than,others, but that's fine. I have two accounts and I received my worst and one of my best boxes this month. Because they do repeat some items, I don't understand the box envy and almost entitled feeling people have. I like the idea that if I don't get it now, I might score it next month. I think the experience directly correlates to expectations and mind set people have.

The last thing we need is someone trying to sue them because their "false advertising" caused emotional duress and dissatisfaction. Lol. Team #torte reform!

 Totally agree. To be honest, if the beauty ads where they use airbrushed models and such haven't been struck down, Birchbox and other sampling services won't be struck down.

I've always contended that I would rather have slightly uneven boxes and full-sized products than none at all because at least every couple of months I tend to get something big and awesome. Of course, I was pretty PO'd about one of my boxes this month, as it was all one-time use and worth only 12 dollars - that's extreme. But in general, I don't mind the uneven-ness. It tends to all balence out for me.

 

[spmblueeyez]

So I hate to change the subject, but am I the only one who hasn't received my birchbox yet?! (Besides my cousin, with the same box)  I emailed them and it took a good week to get back to me,  when they did, this is what I got.

we received an update this morning from our warehouse that a small batch of boxes are shipping late. This box will be shipping by Friday and you will receive a more formal email regarding new tracking information and compensation for the delayed shipment by Friday as well.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as your shipments make their way to you. Please be in touch if you have any other questions!

XO,

Its friday, I logged into the BB website, and go to box, all of a sudden, my box is different! Maybe they ran out of something, I don't know. All I know is, its Friday, no box, no email, and now the tracking number that has been in my account since the 10th is not there. I just want to scream. I've already received my Ipsy bags, my beauty army came yesterday (I order mid month) and I signed up for the Look bag on the 17th and got it last week. I'm just so mad at birchbox right now.

 

[LAtPoly]

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

Lol that sounds like a plan! I enjoy ExfoliKate - I use it once/twice a week on nights I feel like my skin is particularly misbehaving.

Me, too!  This is something always in my cupboard now...but my, it's so expensive!  I buy the little size and it's like $20!?!  It lasts awhile but dang...

-L

 

[LAtPoly]

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


I can't seem to find any SPF that doesn't make my skin feel immediately nasty and make me break out, especially not in my price range. Luckily I'm not in the sun all that much, if at all most days. I usually don't wear foundation, and if I do, I use the MAC Studio Fix Powder. That stuff is amazing. I definitely feel like I need to find a good moisturizer and SPF, though. 

I swear by the Clarins UV Plus HP (SPF 40).  But, it's like $40.  Lasts a long time for me...a few drops cover your face.

That sunscreen is a physical sunscreen, versus a chemical one.  The lady at Sephora explained to me that I need a physical one because of my melasma (hyperpigmentation on my cheeks/forehead due to birth control).  

I guess chemical sunscreens settle slightly below your first layer(s) of skin and reflect the sun - but those top layers still get "hit" and can affect hyperpigmented spots.  Physical sunscreens sit on top and cover/protect.  I have noticed my hyper-pigmented spots get slightly lighter since using this many months ago - whereas other chemical sunscreens really seemed to do nothing.

Another reason I love the Boscia BB and the Jouer is they use physical sunscreens similar to the Clarins.

 

[JessP]

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

Me, too!  This is something always in my cupboard now...but my, it's so expensive!  I buy the little size and it's like $20!?!  It lasts awhile but dang...

-L

Haha same here! At Sephora, I head to the bins by the checkout to pick up the small size when I need it! The full size version is so expensive.

 

[lovelockdown]

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

Haha same here! At Sephora, I head to the bins by the checkout to pick up the small size when I need it! The full size version is so expensive.

I've never heard of that product till now, checked the sephora website for it! Why is buying four .5 ounce tubes cheaper than buying the 2 ounce tube? Usually they do the opposite! 

 

[JessP]

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

I've never heard of that product till now, checked the sephora website for it! Why is buying four .5 ounce tubes cheaper than buying the 2 ounce tube? Usually they do the opposite! 

That is odd, I guess I never noticed that before lol! I know some of the other Exfolikates are $65 (Gentle, Acne Clearing) but I didn't realize the difference in the regular version's price! Sheesh. In this case, it's definitely better to stick with the smaller size, so yay! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[LAtPoly]

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

That is odd, I guess I never noticed that before lol! I know some of the other Exfolikates are $65 (Gentle, Acne Clearing) but I didn't realize the difference in the regular version's price! Sheesh. In this case, it's definitely better to stick with the smaller size, so yay! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I know that it's true for her facial or body tanning towels (which are A+ as far as those go...more natural than any other), too.  It's cheaper to buy her trial size than the regular size.  Weird pricing model IMO.

 

[queenofperil]

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

So I hate to change the subject, but am I the only one who hasn't received my birchbox yet?! (Besides my cousin, with the same box)  I emailed them and it took a good week to get back to me,  when they did, this is what I got.

we received an update this morning from our warehouse that a small batch of boxes are shipping late. This box will be shipping by Friday and you will receive a more formal email regarding new tracking information and compensation for the delayed shipment by Friday as well.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as your shipments make their way to you. Please be in touch if you have any other questions!

XO,

Its friday, I logged into the BB website, and go to box, all of a sudden, my box is different! Maybe they ran out of something, I don't know. All I know is, its Friday, no box, no email, and now the tracking number that has been in my account since the 10th is not there. I just want to scream. I've already received my Ipsy bags, my beauty army came yesterday (I order mid month) and I signed up for the Look bag on the 17th and got it last week. I'm just so mad at birchbox right now.

I didn't get this email and they told me my replacement box was supposed to ship today. No shipping confirmation or changes to my box page yet. RAGE.

 

[mermaidly]

(oops double post! ignore!)

 

[mermaidly]

Originally Posted by Scooby384 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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

It definitely looks gold, though, which would look terrible on my cool-toned, extremely fair skin.

 

[mb214]

Originally Posted by mb214 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm emailing Gwyneth....she should not allow her good name to be sullied by Birchbox

Gwyneth (aka Goop Customer Service) responded:

We're sorry for the delay in coming back to you and to hear that you're dissatisfied with this month's goop Birchbox, but really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We take every single piece of feedback we receive (both good and bad) on board and use it as part of our considerations for future partnerships and collaborations.Noha in the customer services team at Birchbox has been cc'd into this email, as they will be able to assist you with any further questions or concerns you may have. Again, we truly appreciate your reaching out to us. We take these emails very seriously.Kind regards,The Goop Team

......unlike Birchbox at least Goop feigns concern over customer complaints (then again Gwyneth is a classy lady)

 

[gypsiemagic]

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

I'm not talking about the picture but what they advertise in the wording - Deluxe beauty samples. Those who have issues with the sample size being one time use or the fact that there are non-beauty products in it can make a legitimate claim that it's misleading and deceptive advertising. It's the same with any beauty subscription company that has on their site that the products are either deluxe-size or full size and what ends up coming are one-time use samples or tiny vials or whatever the case maybe.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not against Birchbox but it would be nice if they did away with the 30+ varieties, the food items, coasters, pens and anything else that's non-beauty related. People aren't paying their money for pens or ear buds when they expect beauty products.

I actually like the beauty and lifestyle aspects equally. If you care that dearly about $10, don't gamble it with a subscription service that I have enough makeup to last 10 people for 100 years. I just really like sampling things. Whatever it is I don't care, send it to me in the mail /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Also last years 4th quarter boxes were a little meh, so I really do think there is a correlation between it being the end of the year, and the companies sending birchbox smaller samples. After december 2011 last year and my year sub ended I switched to month to month because I was concerned, but 2012 had even better samples!

 

[gypsiemagic]

Quote: Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Oh I doubt anyone would sue them unless someone has a reaction to the food products put into the boxes that puts them or their child in the hospital. My point is that there is no real laws in the beauty industry so many companies feel they can pretty much do what they want (and in a way they're right) but all companies must abide by the fair advertising. If someone feels they've been mislead or lied to they can sue and let's face it we live in an age where people sue companies over a hot cup of coffee or if they got fat off fast food. Personally, I'm just tired of all the BS companies (and I'm talking about even cosmetic ads) put out with showing us how great and fantastic their product/service is or that you're going to get some hyped up product in the sampling box only to get something completely different or that their product is going to make your lashes long, thicker than wearing a pair of false lashes while the model is wearing false lashes to promote the product. Is it too much to ask for honesty?


If you are referring to that old woman who sued mcdonald's over the cup of coffee, and you think that was frivilous, you should look up what happened to her from the coffee. She looked like somebody TORCHED her legs. Matter of fact, here have a look:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

 

[queenofperil]

Can you put a spoiler tag on that, please? 

 

[JessP]

Agreed. Please and thanks /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Nightgem]

Yes please use a spoiler that was disturbing to see, it just jumped out as I was reading the post....Uggghh
 

 

[Stdanzy]

Hey ladies, if any of you are planning on making a purchase of $50 or more, the code "october20" works for 20% off. I just used it today!

 

[spmblueeyez]

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


I didn't get this email and they told me my replacement box was supposed to ship today. No shipping confirmation or changes to my box page yet. RAGE.

I only got the email because I had emailed them asking where my box was a week ago. lmao I literally just got THIS email:

Hi there,

This month, we're helping you transform your look—in ways both small and large—with a collection of exciting samples. Can't hardly wait? Watch our sneak peek video to learn more about this month's products and brands.  

Unfortunately, your October Birchbox is running a bit behind schedule. It will ship by end of day Saturday, October 13th. We're sorry for the inconvenience and we've added 100 Birchbox points to your account. Remember, 100 points equals $10 toward any full-size products in the Birchbox Shop.  

Your box is being shipped this month via UPS Mail Innovations and final delivery will be made by your local post office mail carrier. You can track its progress here: Please note that it may take the carrier 48 hours to update its records with your tracking information, and that delivery can take up to 10 business days to the West Coast. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!

All I can say is, ARE YOU KIDDING?! hahahaha It will ship by end of day Saturday, October 13th. Guess who's going to get an angry call now?!