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The worst part of this debacle for me is that it seems like we're not even getting very many products. I mean, I still wouldn't be happy if I got six-seven lame products, but at least that's 70 points worth of things to review. 

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

I was just on the facebook page, and it sounds like the essie polish is a full size- if that's true I wont be nearly as upset about getting 3 items plus a luna bar! 

Can anyone give any feedback for ipsy/myglam?  I like my BB, but could really use some more actual makeup samples...
Ive been with myglam since the beginning, and they started out great but soon they were doing foil packets for a couple of months but since summer they have improved big time I love it and its so much better than birchbox cause you will actually get makeup items ! If only they had a point system like birchbox, then Myglam would be PERFECT!

Here's a pic of what this month will have!

LL

 
So it looks like I'm getting box 16, which on Zadi's list is one of the boxes that just redirects to the shop. Interesting. I wonder if they plan on changing it at some point, there is still no box picture. It's supposed to be a Goop box. Here's what it has in it:

Jouer Lip Enhancer

Malin and Goetz grapefruit cleanser Malin and Goetz body wash SuperGoop City serum Essie polish
Is anyone else getting this box? I'm a little confused by it. I've had a tracking number since last week but it's not updated and I haven't gotten a shipping email. It's like some kind of weird mystery box or something...

 
Also, I would not take the facebook complaints to heart, people are way more likely to complain when they are unsatisfied than say anything at all when something is good.

 
I think I'm getting box 3 which is... a Goop box?? what?

Lulu Organics® Lavender + Clary Sage Hair Powder
LUNA Bar
Karuna Hydrating Treatment Mask
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentrè (24-Hour Miracle Cream)

+one more thing probably when it shows up =_=
Eh, this is okay I don't actually most of it but I was hoping to get more makeup. I'm withholding opinion until I can see if there's a last item.

Did anyone else end up with a Welcome Box? I know a few people said their friends did. I'm pretty sure I heard they got the Boscia blotting sheets too, but it's showing up in my box as boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel. I much rather would've gotten the latter... I'll give them 24 hours to fix it if it's an error, but otherwise I want that sample or some points out of it.

 
Originally Posted by diana16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Ive been with myglam since the beginning, and they started out great but soon they were doing foil packets for a couple of months but since summer they have improved big time I love it and its so much better than birchbox cause you will actually get makeup items ! If only they had a point system like birchbox, then Myglam would be PERFECT!

Here's a pic of what this month will have!

LL

Agree!  I've been way more excited over my MG bags than BB boxes lately.  I've also been putting the bags to good use and using them to organize my makeup better. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  
 
Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Also, I would not take the facebook complaints to heart, people are way more likely to complain when they are unsatisfied than say anything at all when something is good.
On the other hand, they've replied to most of their FB comments and they still haven't gotten back to me with my Friday comment, which is really disappointing.

 
Email just sent to Birch box about Perfekt-gate: Hi Birchbox, I really hate to have to write to you about a disappointment, but that is the purpose of this email. I received my October goop box yesterday, with VERY high hopes since you touted the brand so much, but I was seriously let down. To be fair, I do love the size and my first impression of the DDF cleanser, and I am EXTREMELY excited about trying the Orofluido, but my disappointment is laying with the Per-fekt beauty lip perfection gel. As you have SURELY heard from other upset subscribers, the sample is the size of a pill. In fact, I have attached a picture of my sample to this email, reflecting that it truly is the size of a pill in it's foil package. The fact you would offer this as one of your deluxe samples is insulting. You always prided yourself on your deluxe samples, but month after month, the samples are getting smaller and smaller, yet my $10.00 is the same. Do you see the issue here?  I also see you have removed from your website your proclamation of offering "deluxe sized samples." Is this what your subscribers have to look forward to? This is not ok with us. By us, I am referring to being a member of a beauty forum that you have probably heard of (Makeuptalk.com) as they are a huge purveyor of Birchbox, gaining more and more members for Birchbox alone every month. The members of that forum who have received the Per-fekt sample (and even those who haven't) are pretty upset and angry, so we are turning to you for answers. I will be sharing with them this email and your response. I really hope this has opened your eyes a bit and you will reconsider sending such a laughable sample to your loyal customers in the coming months. We expect more from Birchbox in the ever-expanding beauty box sample market. With all of that said, the rest of my box was great, I loved it; but that does not mean one of the other samples can be such a universal let down. Would you cloth a child with one shoe too small just because everything else fit perfectly?  I truly look forward to your response so we can all see a little clearer why Birchbox thought this was a fair sample to offer and how you plan to remedy it in the coming boxes. We can't wrap our heads around it. Very truly yours, Katie Basara Image:
I'm glad you wrote this I can't wait to hear what they say!! I didn't get the not so perfect flower card but I am irritated for those who did. I better not get any foil packets because I don't even have a larger item. I signed up for BB after seeing someones teen vogue box with sugar rose lip treatment and Essie. Boxes these days suck compared to those.
 
Box 1 updated with the Essie and Luna bar now--chocolate raspberry flavor...whatevs...still taste like cardboard to me. Although surprisingly my sons love them! I think they have no tastebuds.

 
Does anyone know if you write on the box return to sender if that means we can get our money back?  because I would rather have my $10 than what I am getting.

 
I'm getting a box with the Perfekt pill. I don't even know what to say about the Perfekt. It's just a complete joke. The other items in my box (orofluido, DDF, caudalie serum, tea) are being rehomed with various members of my family and I'm not complaining about that. It is my box, but I'm happy to share with my family/friends if they're more interested in a product than I am. 

I find it insulting that they would think people would be happy to receive a tiny little sample like the Perfekt. That amount of product would probably just barely cover my lips once. How am I supposed to decide if I like it or not with just one use? I'm sure not going to buy the full sized product for $24 blindly. I would have absolutely no problem if the Perfekt pill had been given to me for free or as an extra because, hey, it was free after all. But to think that I'm supposed to accept that little thing as being worth $2 (or $2.50, if you don't count the tea) of what I paid for my box is just ridiculous.

I looooove how Birchbox switched their whole "4-5 deluxe beauty samples, delivered to your door for $10/month" - which is why I and probably many of you ladies signed up - to just "Hand-picked beauty and lifestyle samples, delivered to your door for $10/month." However, when you go to your box page, you see this:



Guess they missed a spot.

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

Box 1 updated with the Essie and Luna bar now--chocolate raspberry flavor...whatevs...still taste like cardboard to me. Although surprisingly my sons love them! I think they have no tastebuds.
I was actually hoping for a luna bar but now I'm disappointed its raspberry choc lol. darn it!! hopefully they speed up adding those items!!

 
Originally Posted by Missglamm
Are you sure...?

Corrected to fix box#...so no I apparently am not sure lol..I have box 17..

Oh well..below are pics of my box!  It's the Goop box weighing .4380..
I received:




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

Box 1 updated with the Essie and Luna bar now--chocolate raspberry flavor...whatevs...still taste like cardboard to me. Although surprisingly my sons love them! I think they have no tastebuds.
haha I think most boys will eat anything! They're happy as long as their stomach is full.


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

Does anyone know if you write on the box return to sender if that means we can get our money back?  because I would rather have my $10 than what I am getting.
yes. i read that somewhere. i would have done it myself if my bf didn't pay for my box this month

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

So it looks like I'm getting box 16, which on Zadi's list is one of the boxes that just redirects to the shop. Interesting. I wonder if they plan on changing it at some point, there is still no box picture. It's supposed to be a Goop box. Here's what it has in it:

Jouer Lip Enhancer

Malin and Goetz grapefruit cleanser Malin and Goetz body wash SuperGoop City serum Essie polish
Is anyone else getting this box? I'm a little confused by it. I've had a tracking number since last week but it's not updated and I haven't gotten a shipping email. It's like some kind of weird mystery box or something...
I am getting the same box and my tracking hasn't updated in days!

Does anyone else on here subscribe to Glossybox?? I started last month and like it so far......

 
Originally Posted by diana16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Ive been with myglam since the beginning, and they started out great but soon they were doing foil packets for a couple of months but since summer they have improved big time I love it and its so much better than birchbox cause you will actually get makeup items ! If only they had a point system like birchbox, then Myglam would be PERFECT!

Here's a pic of what this month will have!

LL


Oh that looks awesome!!  I wish I had signed up in time for this month's bag : (
 

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