Birchbox October 2012

[BettieCrocker]

Woah I'm super confused. I gifted myself another subscription because I wanted one regular box and one goop. I told them to send the box directly to my other account's address (same address), but they'd sent me a shipping notice and I just assumed it was my October (hopefully goop!) birchbox. When I checked again, it was apparently shipping the order for the gift account under "gifting-subscription-welcome-box-23"... even though that account didn't update. And AFTER they sent that email they asked me on my new account if I wanted the Goop. I don't understand what's going on @__@ Anyway, the email called it gifting-subscription-welcome-box-23. Anyone know what that might be about?

I just got welcome box 23

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

It has: Boscia green tea blotting papers Color club polish (coral color) Pixie lid/shine (liner/shadow) full size Viva la juicy sample Large tili bag

 

[kd1234]

I love that Birchbox is getting together with another company for this month, but too be honest, the goop company is just way to expensive for this economy. I wish they did it with another company that would give samples of cost efficient beauty/lifestyle items that most people would purchase. :/
 

 

[PeridotCricket]

I'm off to watch the spoilers video. I luv YouTube.

 

[quene8106]

i got a shipping e-mail and i opted in for the goop box. my tracking did not update though. i am crossing my fingers that it won't be like september aka "shippinggate".

i also hope that this box isn't whack. i heard that the first wave of boxes typically suck. i haven't received a bad box since june when i traded my entire box away

 

[kawaiimeows]

Originally Posted by kd1234 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I love that Birchbox is getting together with another company for this month, but too be honest, the goop company is just way to expensive for this economy. I wish they did it with another company that would give samples of cost efficient beauty/lifestyle items that most people would purchase. :/

but the samples being featured in the goop box aren't any more expensive than normal birchbox products being sampled. at least the ones featured in the video weren't.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Okay, after trying out the contents of the welcome bag, I guess I just want to say this:

I mean, of course any of us are going to be pissed if we get a crappy BB -- because none of us want bad things -- but if I were giving this to someone who is my age, like a friend or my sister, I would be embarrassed to have this be their present from me. Which is the point of a gift Birchbox. Like, I did the math, and yes it's "worth" $26+, but $18 of that was made up by the Pixi lid & line pen, which is the only thing that was worth the box. If I were to give this to a friend who were into makeup already and just had never done a subscription service that did make-up samples, this would not be a flattering first impression for the company. Most people I know, who don't even know that much about make up, already have blotting sheets, which makes them useless even if they were the only other thing in the box I actually liked. I thought people were exaggerating when the said the Tili bags (who are we kidding, that's not a spoiler they're in every freaking welcome bag because I imagine BB can't get rid of them) were decorated ziploc bags because I've a freebie makeup bag from Sephora which is like one, but just thicker and like, an actual make up bag as opposed to a plastic bag. It was "worth" 80c of the $26, but does that really even count towards it?

I guess i also don't think very highly of Color Club, but the colour they sent isn't a flattering colour on at least half of people. I personally can't wear orange because I'm very very cool skin-toned and I look disgusting in it. I'd almost rather they send out a deep blue and I don't even like blue polish, because at least that's pretty much a flattering color on most people, one way or another. And isn't the whole point of birchbox personalisation?

Honestly, I was seriously thinking about getting a BB sub for my sister because she's in an intense graduate program and apparently pulls all-nights at least 2-4 times a week. She really likes makeup and I'm sure she would love to try new things/products/brands and get a little pick-me-up once a month, which would be even better than getting one nice, big present for her a year. But this is embarrassing. I would almost rather pay extra to be able to screen out a box from the line-up every month for her so I knew she got nice things.

I think Birchbox should be ashamed to send out these as their "welcome" boxes to people. I guess they expect "new" members to not know better or old members who are opening second/third/whatever accounts to just suck it up and deal with it, but in reality, all they're doing is hurting their brand. It shows a thoughtlesness towards how they treat customers. And that's the end of that. If I end up getting her a sub, I'll be doing it at another service, to say the least.

 

[Missglammygirl]

Originally Posted by o0jeany0o /img/forum/go_quote.gif


You bought a gift subscription that comes with a welcome box the first month. I got my friend a gift subscription and she got her box today. She got a pixi eyeliner, boscia oil blotting sheets, plastic baggy, color club coral nail polish and juicy couture perfume sample.

I think people who re-activate old accounts will not get welcome box and just dive into october boxes. Maybe that's what you wanted to do.

Saw it on instagram lol

 

[Jennifer Love]

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

Okay, after trying out the contents of the welcome bag, I guess I just want to say this:

I mean, of course any of us are going to be pissed if we get a crappy BB -- because none of us want bad things -- but if I were giving this to someone who is my age, like a friend or my sister, I would be embarrassed to have this be their present from me. Which is the point of a gift Birchbox. Like, I did the math, and yes it's "worth" $26+, but $18 of that was made up by the Pixi lid & line pen, which is the only thing that was worth the box. If I were to give this to a friend who were into makeup already and just had never done a subscription service that did make-up samples, this would not be a flattering first impression for the company. Most people I know, who don't even know that much about make up, already have blotting sheets, which makes them useless even if they were the only other thing in the box I actually liked. I thought people were exaggerating when the said the Tili bags (who are we kidding, that's not a spoiler they're in every freaking welcome bag because I imagine BB can't get rid of them) were decorated ziploc bags because I've a freebie makeup bag from Sephora which is like one, but just thicker and like, an actual make up bag as opposed to a plastic bag. It was "worth" 80c of the $26, but does that really even count towards it?

I guess i also don't think very highly of Color Club, but the colour they sent isn't a flattering colour on at least half of people. I personally can't wear orange because I'm very very cool skin-toned and I look disgusting in it. I'd almost rather they send out a deep blue and I don't even like blue polish, because at least that's pretty much a flattering color on most people, one way or another. And isn't the whole point of birchbox personalisation?

Honestly, I was seriously thinking about getting a BB sub for my sister because she's in an intense graduate program and apparently pulls all-nights at least 2-4 times a week. She really likes makeup and I'm sure she would love to try new things/products/brands and get a little pick-me-up once a month, which would be even better than getting one nice, big present for her a year. But this is embarrassing. I would almost rather pay extra to be able to screen out a box from the line-up every month for her so I knew she got nice things.

I think Birchbox should be ashamed to send out these as their "welcome" boxes to people. I guess they expect "new" members to not know better or old members who are opening second/third/whatever accounts to just suck it up and deal with it, but in reality, all they're doing is hurting their brand. It shows a thoughtless towards how they treat customers. And that's the end of that. If I end up getting her a sub, I'll be doing it at another service, to say the least.

I actually didn't get a Welcome box.  I got just a regular box.  It was still pretty dumb with a hair tie, ziploc bag, perfume sample, Wei Kit (liked that one) and an aromatherapy bottle (meh, okay I guess) and the dark gray CC polish.  Anyway, mine was just a regular box (think it was like 11 or 14 or something.)    I heard about the 'welcome box' and agree it would be a pretty poor way to start out a sub.  

I'm pretty unimpressed with this month's box from Sample Society but THRILLED with the MyGlam bag.  There are tons out there...maybe send them one kind for 3 months, another for 3 and so on?

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Originally Posted by Jennifer Love /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I actually didn't get a Welcome box.  I got just a regular box.  It was still pretty dumb with a hair tie, ziploc bag, perfume sample, Wei Kit (liked that one) and an aromatherapy bottle (meh, okay I guess) and the dark gray CC polish.  Anyway, mine was just a regular box (think it was like 11 or 14 or something.)    I heard about the 'welcome box' and agree it would be a pretty poor way to start out a sub.  

I'm pretty unimpressed with this month's box from Sample Society but THRILLED with the MyGlam bag.  There are tons out there...maybe send them one kind for 3 months, another for 3 and so on?

I bought myself a gift sub because I needed the points to get to 200 for my 3-month mark on the account. And I need to close out an account because my student loans, and my job ends this month. I've actually been really happy with everything else I've gotten from BB other than this box, but it seriously pissed me off. Like, because I'm keeping it, I'm like "Well, someone else will want the polish, blotting sheets, and perfume" so I can give them away, but I wouldn't be able to give this as a gift to someone. I might as well get someone a $30/60/110/whatever gift card to sephora then.

 

[bbbrandnewww]

I was so underimpressed with my first BB that I cancelled (I got one of the expired BeFine sample, but didn't know until later. It smelled so bad that I just tossed it and didn't think about it. Then after reading a lot found out it was probably from the expired lot. seriously??). I ended up doing it too late and got a second box, but then wasn't a member for 5 months. Overall, I've probably only found 2/5 boxes decent. One had two products I LOVE, while the other just had one I liked enough to reorder (but don't love). My first box after the resub had the beautyblender brush cleanser, which I liked, but I found the price high for what it is. I thought about getting my aunt a subscription for her birthday or Christmas, but I just don't think she'd enjoy the products enough based on what's been sent out lately. I agree with the being embarrassed to gift a sub statement for sure. BB is just one that is hard to part with for me, despite knowing how unhappy I have been with the boxes themselves. Considering how badly I want the upcoming Starlooks box though, I think it may just finally be time.

 

[mimosette]

    I don't have a shipping #. I didn't opt in for the Goop box because I loathe the shit out of Gwyneth Paltrow's pretentious ass.
 

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

Hi there,Your October Birchbox has shipped. This month, we’re joining forces with goophttp://link.birchbox.com/506f94cf75903c91df89289enu3c.45d/UGy_zZsfig8ergDQBddc2, our go-to source for lifestyle inspiration, to bring you an exciting collection of goodies. 

FYI, never got a goop email, so wasn't able to opt in.

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

Whoa--got my shipping update but no email yet--Projected delivery date is Mon, 10/8.  That would be the earliest I've ever gotten a box.  

I opted in on the Goop box, but I don't know if I am getting one.  

 

[marybbryant]

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

I've probably always had it to some extent, but light enough for me to not really notice it (minor bloating that I attributed to salt intake from takeouts of pizza/pasta/etc.) It's only gotten worse these past few months where the bloating literally makes me look 8 months pregnant when I normally have a flat stomach, and then the nausea hit. Neither were awful to the point that I swore off everything containing gluten completely because I was honestly hoping that the problems would go away as randomly as they came, but then the hives started 2 weeks ago and I haven't touched anything with gluten since. What makes this even worse is that I also can't have corn, which has the same effect on me. At least I can still have all the potato I want.

Ugh, I wonder if something similar happened to me - I had an extremely antibiotic-happy pediatrician that would prescribe it to me every time I even just had a cold because I was extremely prone to strep throat as a kid. And my mum, despite being a NURSE, would just ignore my complaints of them upsetting my stomach and force me to take the entire 10-14 day course "because the doctor said so." I was also on some really strong anti-inflammatories 2 years ago that wrecked my appetite, I would literally go days without feeling hungry at all.

Sounds like you should talk to your doctor.

 

[missbritt]

Has anyone seen this article yet? It tells a little more about what is in the goop boxes.

http://www.stylebistro.com/Beauty+News/articles/PKDlkb3qNYs/EXCLUSIVE+Inside+GOOP+Birchbox+Sign+Up+Now

Birchbox contents are usually a mystery until the day of their debut, but this month we know exactly what's going to be inside—a whole lot of GOOP-y goodness!
 
Yes, for the month of October the beauty sample delivery brand is teaming up with Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle site, GOOP. Meaning every product inside the pretty purple box comes hand-picked by one of Gwyneth's GOOP-ers. (That's GOOP editors, FYI.)  
Although the Birchbox team couldn't reveal every single product inside this month's special selection—because what fun would that be?—they shared three of the secret products you can expect to see. 
 
They are, drumroll please... 
 
Malin+Goetz Peppermint Shampoo: A clarifying soap with peppermint extract and pure olive oil that adds smoothness and shine
 
Malin+Goetz Cilantro Hair Conditioner: A silicone-free conditioner made with shae butter and natural cilantro extract for super-soft strands
 
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré 24 Hour Miracle Cream: A cult-fave French lotion that not only works wonders on dry skin, it also multi-tasks as a primer and makeup remover
 
In what might be a first for GOOP—you remember the $90 tee and $200 jeans—this collaboration will only cost you $10! But hurry—you have to sign up on Birchbox before October 10th!

 

[calexxia]

Got a shipping email for the one where I opted in for GOOP. Tracking has of course not updated, since my tracking always seems to be wrong anyway.

Nothing on the "Transformation" box yet.

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

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

Got a shipping email for the one where I opted in for GOOP. Tracking has of course not updated, since my tracking always seems to be wrong anyway.

Nothing on the "Transformation" box yet.

What does your email say?

 

[calexxia]

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

What does your email say?

Hi there,Your October Birchbox has shipped. This month, we’re joining forces with goop, our go-to source for lifestyle inspiration, to bring you an exciting collection of goodies. While you’re waiting for your goop-curated samples, watch our sneak peek video to learn more about some of this month’s products.  

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: <redacted>. Please note that delivery can take up to 10 business days to the West Coast. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!

xoxo,

Birchbox

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

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

Hi there,Your October Birchbox has shipped. This month, we’re joining forces with goop, our go-to source for lifestyle inspiration, to bring you an exciting collection of goodies. While you’re waiting for your goop-curated samples, watch our sneak peek video to learn more about some of this month’s products.  

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: <redacted>. Please note that delivery can take up to 10 business days to the West Coast. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!

xoxo,

Birchbox

I'm wondering if all the emails are the same....I never got an opt in email and I got the same ship email you did.

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

I'm wondering if all the emails are the same....I never got an opt in email and I got the same ship email you did.

that would be weird if they did send out that same email for everyone, just because that would lead to a lot of people thinking they got a goop box when they really didn't.

if i remember correctly, there were two different emails sent out when they did the teen vogue box vs the regular box. i might be mis-remembering though.