Birchbox October 2012

[bbbrandnewww]

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

This is kind of off topic, but one thing I like about Birchbox is when I get a sample of something I would never in a million years purchase for myself and was sure I was going to hate, and then discover that I really love it.  The Orofluido Elixor is one of those products for me.  I couldnt imagine putting oil in my hair, and that has turned out to be my all time favorite product. 

I agree (although not the same product). When I received theBalm's Stainiac, I thought WTF am I supposed to do with this? Then BB showed a YouTube vid of how to use it and it's actually one of my HG products now. Sometimes I'm skeptical of my products in my boxes, but I always try to use every item because you just never know until you try.

While I'm not going to buy a BeautyBlender on my own, if I received one in my box I'd still try it to see if I liked it.

 

[marybbryant]

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

I feel like the "repeat samples" also may not always be BB's fault. Companies may choose to only send a certain amount and see how the sample gets rated/perceived/talked about/etc.

I like having the option to get a sample I'm lemming after even if it's "old" or "recycled" for some people. As long as I'm not getting doubles of stuff (which, of course, we sometimes end up wanting), then it doesn't really matter to me. I like trying new stuff.

Thats true, Birchbox can only send us what the cosmetics they do business with give them.

I really like the Birchbox Plus 2 thing they have been doing in the shop the past few months.  I got to try a couple of things that I didnt recieve in my Birchbox without having to dish out for the full-size of a product I wasnt sure I was going to like.  Of course, the Skin, An Apothocary product I have been wanting to try hasnt been one of them!

 

[marybbryant]

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

I agree (although not the same product). When I received theBalm's Stainiac, I thought WTF am I supposed to do with this? Then BB showed a YouTube vid of how to use it and it's actually one of my HG products now. Sometimes I'm skeptical of my products in my boxes, but I always try to use every item because you just never know until you try.

While I'm not going to buy a BeautyBlender on my own, if I received one in my box I'd still try it to see if I liked it.

I do the same.  I made a rule when I got my 1st Birchbox, that I would try every product in my boxes.  I cant say I've loved everything I have recieved, but at least I tried it, which for me is the point of having Birchbox.   The exception to that rule is things I know I'm not going to use, like liquid eyeliner.  I'm very fair and 52, and liquid liner just looks harsh on me.  My neice loves it though!

 

[marybbryant]

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

I agree with this. I don't mind repeating items because I get a chance to sample products I was curious about, but unable to get my hands on. Also, don't understand why so many gripe about repeats, because we are not supposed to sample the same itemx2 and doesn't BB usually do good on that part or credit accounts accordingly?

As far as complaints regarding receiving the same samples between multiple accounts, well it's obvious BB treats each account as a separate thing and probably didn't intend for us doing that since we have to use different email addies to get them.

BB does do a great job on crediting people who get dups of an item!

I have 2 accounts, and have recieved very few duplicate samples, and have never recieved duplicate boxes, although I know some people have.  The few times I did recieve duplicate samples, I was really happy I did!  I have been lucky with things like nail polish.  All the boxes for September had polish, and I recieved 2 different shades!  Getting 2 of the same sample isnt a big deal to me anyway.  I know that having 2 accounts makes it a possibility, and if its something I dont want to 2 of,  I would just give it to someone.

 

[marybbryant]

Originally Posted by heatwebb000 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

You should put an instructional video on YouTube for the boxes!  Or, post detailed instructions with step by step photos (i'm a moron when it comes to that kind of thing).  You could open a thread for it here on Makeup Talk or if you have a blog.  

I'm asking you to do a lot of work - sorry!  Just a suggestion.

 

[MissLindaJean]

BB does do a great job on crediting people who get dups of an item! I have 2 accounts, and have recieved very few duplicate samples, and have never recieved duplicate boxes, although I know some people have.  The few times I did recieve duplicate samples, I was really happy I did!  I have been lucky with things like nail polish.  All the boxes for September had polish, and I recieved 2 different shades!  Getting 2 of the same sample isnt a big deal to me anyway.  I know that having 2 accounts makes it a possibility, and if its something I dont want to 2 of,  I would just give it to someone.

Yep, last month was a score because I got two polishes in different colors, too. I've received Dr. Jart 2x between my accounts and was happy, since I enjoy that product and haven't broken down to buy one yet lol. I actually think the Boscia bb cream is my fave that I've sampled in that category and will probably purchase that one at some point.

 

[calexxia]

If you have multiple accounts, you really can't be irked that you wind up with dupes across accounts, I don't think. If you got dupes on the SAME account, sure.

Honestly, though, the dupe thing doesn't bother me that much, although I find it interesting that they consider different colors/flavors to be different items. S'pose it makes sense (and it's not like I mind getting multiple shades of nail polish for example), but it definitely isn't pushing the "try something new" envelope.

 

[Missglammygirl]

So I went through every box and it looks like I cant get 2,3,4,6,7,8,9,11,12,,13,17,19,20,21,22,23,24,26,29.30,31,32,34 for bith of my subs. And I opted into goop... Interesting... Im hoping that they'll make a mistake and send me a box with another pink thing

   Curious to see what they will send me.  I think its a bit sad that I can exclude this many boxes when ive only been subbed since april.

 

[winkiepup]

Just curious, why are we calling it "the pink thing" rather than "beautyblender"?

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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

Just curious, why are we calling it "the pink thing" rather than "beautyblender"?

it might be less characters. alternatively, why are we not calling it the "egg" thing because it looks more like an egg to me and i'm pretty sure you can make a beautyblender in another color

 

[SupItsStephanie]

it's obvious that the box pages aren't finished yet, but pages 16 & 18 are just redirecting to the shop- weird.

 

[tgooberbutt]

how is it that a box of luna bars is 18.75 through birchbox? Seriously?

 

[jannie135]

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

Just curious, why are we calling it "the pink thing" rather than "beautyblender"?

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


it might be less characters. alternatively, why are we not calling it the "egg" thing because it looks more like an egg to me and i'm pretty sure you can make a beautyblender in another color

They were calling it that to avoid spoiling it for people... lol

 

[Missglammygirl]

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

Just curious, why are we calling it "the pink thing" rather than "beautyblender"?

It was a way to say beautyblender without putting a spoiler, I guess it doesnt matter anymore lol

 

[denise89]

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

So I went through every box and it looks like I cant get 2,3,4,6,7,8,9,11,12,,13,17,19,20,21,22,23,24,26,29.30,31,32,34 for bith of my subs. And I opted into goop... Interesting... Im hoping that they'll make a mistake and send me a box with another pink thing

   Curious to see what they will send me.  I think its a bit sad that I can exclude this many boxes when ive only been subbed since april.

How did you see those boxes? 

 

[winkiepup]

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

It was a way to say beautyblender without putting a spoiler, I guess it doesnt matter anymore lol

OHHH. Gosh I'm so sorry!!

 

[Missglammygirl]

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

How did you see those boxes? 

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/october-2012/october2012box1

Thats the link. And to see each variation, just change the box#. I have it at box #1 now, so just change the last number to whatever variation you want to see.

Note: the image isnt up yet. some of the boxes will show 3 or 4 items that will be in the box. other less. After you click, scroll down and you'll see some of the items in it.

 

[Missglammygirl]

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


OHHH. Gosh I'm so sorry!!

LOL, Not a problem, but im not really seeing a point to putting specific items in spoilers or whited out anymore since some have already got their box/birchbox has put it out all over the place.

 

[vogliadivintage]

why is there still Jouer in everything??  I think BB has sold their souls to that company...  It's there every month!

 

[Missglammygirl]

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

why is there still Jouer in everything??  I think BB has sold their souls to that company...  It's there every month!

Kinda agree, but I <3 jouer's LMT. But then again,  have only recieved one item of theirs  in my box in 7 months.