Birchbox October 2012

[Playedinloops]

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


Same and same! I hope it's a good sized sample with multiple uses. I love face masks, but only one use wouldn't really be a lot to go off of.

I'm feeling a little less upset, especially since that box has the gloss. It wasn't there when I checked this morning, and I was seething. I signed up for Ipsy this morning, and I can't decide if I want to cancel my extra BB account or not - that one usually gets the better stuff! I'm thinking maybe I'll go next month with having three accounts, and then decide where I want to keep Ipsy again or my extra BB. So yes.

Karuna masks are one time use, they are the kind that are like...soggy paper? Lol, and you tie them on your face. Beauty Army had them before!

 

[kawaiisquawks]

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

I'm getting Box 30.  Talk about punishment!  Cripes.  There isn't a single thing in there that I will use.  (Okay, I'll eat the chocolate peanut butter Luna bar eventually.  But I honestly will not use the rest of these ever.  Is the Juicy perfume one of those itty spray vials from Sephora?  Are the vitamins just 2 or 3 in a packet?  I heard Jouer puts a weeny amount of stuff in their samples.  Not pleased.  At all.  I'll be cancelling as soon as I use up my points.

I got the perfume back in August and it was one of those teeny spray vials, and I'm betting they're leftovers they're still trying to get rid of.

 

[Stefilee]

I'm getting box 24. I'm not mad about it, but not thrilled either. 

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/october-2012/october2012box24

 

[CarmenVF]

Mine looks like Box 2 from Zadi's list... Also (unless they're still uploading) three things and a bar.

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Luna bar Essie polish Sprout lip balm Marie Veronique Body Oil   I am super happy about the essie though - last month I got the lime green color club (blech) - at least all the colors are really pretty for the essie this time around.   I will at least try/use everything in this box!!

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Overall, even though it's less products, I like it better than last month - I had perfume, tea, the tiny TM, one nail polish remover towelette, the lime green nail polish (TOTALLY not my color), and (the only good thing) the brightening facial scrub.   I think it's interesting though that the box photo hasn't updated for me - just the products underneath, so I guess it's still possible there might be one more thing in it.   You and I must have similar profiles, we received the same box last month and it looks like we'll be box twins again this month.

 

[Jennifer Love]

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


I got the perfume back in August and it was one of those teeny spray vials, and I'm betting they're leftovers they're still trying to get rid of.

Yah, I figured.  I have 2 of them already from Sephora.  I know I have two because my daughter and I were playing with my sample perfumes (she likes to smell stuff) and she was going back to those again and again so I decided to spray some on her shirt.  Only I missed her shirt and squirted my not-yet-two-year-old straight in the face with perfume.  LOL  I felt so bad then...but now it is funny-ish.

But pooh, I don't want these freebie samples.    I should have 200 points when I review my "deluxe samples" this month.  So I'll just cash out and be done.  There are other boxes out there to try.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I have my ipsy coming and I just got my SS box.  I'm certain I won't miss BB.

 

[queenofperil]

Sigh. Remember ten days ago when we were young and full of hope? When goop seemed like a good idea? Oh, those rebellious, youthful choices we make.

 

[PAsh]

the last time i got 4 items in my box was sept 2011. is this their anniversary pressy to me?

 

[dreile]

Does anyone know if the boxes have all been updated now?  Does box 1 really only have 4 items, one being a Luna bar?  Really sad if it is so!

 

[PAsh]

found the Naked Princess Naked Shine Lip Gloss sample size. I am not 100% sure if this is the sample we are getting, but it seems this is the sample size they make. it looks good for sure.

 

[lilsxkitten]

My box updated and so far only the Essie is showing up.. that's cool I guess..

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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

Does anyone know if the boxes have all been updated now?  Does box 1 really only have 4 items, one being a Luna bar?  Really sad if it is so!

I don't think so. 16 and 18 are missing boxes still, and 38 and 39 aren't redirecting but aren't filled. Plus they don't have the page up for the welcome box for this month yet... waiting to see if they put the wrong thing in my box so i can tell if i need to yell at them or not

 

[Moonittude]

Well, I'm getting box five. I could be happier, but depending on the sizes of the samples, I am not unhappy.

DDF® Wrinkle Resist Plus Pore Minimizer Moisturizing Serum
EVE LOM Cleanser - 100 ml
EVE LOM Muslin Cloths - 3 Pack
amika Obliphica Nourishing Mask - 500 ml
LUNA Bar
Chantecaille Faux Cils Mascara
The only thing I can't use at all is the Amika, because it has silicones in it, and I don't do cones. A mascara is always good. I loathe to pay money for mascara, and it's an on-going project of mine to always have a free one on hand. I wanted to try that serum, and the cleanser is a cold cream type, which is great! The Luna bar is a flavor I have never tried. I still don't want it, but I might eat it, at least.
I really wish Birchbox would get over their Luna bar fetish. Nobody really wants a Luna bar in a beauty sample box, okay? Some people don't mind them, but many of us feel cheated that this is a "lifestyle extra" when we could be getting something interesting or marginally beauty related. I would even rather get more Tilli bags or twistbands than freakin Luna bars.

My second account hasn't been assigned a box yet. I really hope it doesn't get Gooped. I opted out of Goop on it. But I am really hoping it gets perfume samples and the mary-louminizer.

 

[kawaiisquawks]

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



Yah, I figured.  I have 2 of them already from Sephora.  I know I have two because my daughter and I were playing with my sample perfumes (she likes to smell stuff) and she was going back to those again and again so I decided to spray some on her shirt.  Only I missed her shirt and squirted my not-yet-two-year-old straight in the face with perfume.  LOL  I felt so bad then...but now it is funny-ish.

But pooh, I don't want these freebie samples.    I should have 200 points when I review my "deluxe samples" this month.  So I'll just cash out and be done.  There are other boxes out there to try.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I have my ipsy coming and I just got my SS box.  I'm certain I won't miss BB.

I really need to find a better Sephora near me.. I never like going because the ones near me are all crappy, and that says a LOT when I don't want to go to a store that's supposed to be filled with a ton of makeup goodies. Awhhhh that's a cute story though! I bet she could smell that for a long time, lol. When I was younger I used to always sneak into my mum's perfumes and spray them on my favourite stuffed animal. She could tell the instant she stepped in the house after work because I would literally be a walking cloud of perfume haha. Whoops.

Yeah, same. The saddest part is that I would rather have had another perfume vial than the Perfekt pill! At least I can give the perfume vials to my mum since she likes to take them when she travels (I should honestly just buy her an atomizer), but the damn Perfekt sample probably won't even be enough to cover my lips even once! I'll probably find another sub service sooner or later, but I really wish BB hadn't declined so much because they really had the perfect thing going for a while - decent, deluxe samples, the points system, and a $10 price tag.

 

[alphaloria]

For those of you wondering about the quality of the Naked Princess glosses, samples of them were sent out with The Look Bag a few months ago and I was impressed. They feel lovely on and are not sticky at all. The Look Bag samples were 4 teeny tiny vials in a box, so hopefully the single samples are bigger.

Looks like I'm getting box 26 and I'm happy with that!

 

[Charity1217]

Originally Posted by Katie-Gaslight /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh, and if anyone's looking to trade their DDF, I'd be interested! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I am wanting to trade my DDF cleanser.  I PM someone about a trade earlier but I will let you know if I still have it.  I am new here so I will be happy to ship first.

 

[Tyra]

Quote:
FYI - the easiest way to check your box number:

• Go to the "Box" page.
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page where each month's box and contents are listed.
• Click on the picture of the box next to the month's contents listing.
• Check that URL - the box number there is your box number.

Hope this helps someone! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Oh that totally helped me! Thank you! According to that, I am getting box 13. 

 

[xoxoelyse]

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

Does anyone know if the boxes have all been updated now?  Does box 1 really only have 4 items, one being a Luna bar?  Really sad if it is so!

Call me crazy, but I want box 1!!! I would rather have fewer items that I am actually excited about, than the 7 that I am getting that I am not excited about.

 

[xoxoelyse]

To all of you ladies who are getting the essie, would you mind sharing your splurge item? I would be happy if I got nail polish every time it is possible lol /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Auntboo]

Sigh. Remember ten days ago when we were young and full of hope? When goop seemed like a good idea? Oh, those rebellious, youthful choices we make.

Ha! Those giddy days of hope and optimism... I apologize to all the gals only getting 4 products in their boxes. That is my fault. I have 159 points and was looking forward to reviewing 5 items to get me $20 to spend in the BB shop. I should have known it wasn't gonna happen!

 

[PAsh]

for those who have gotten the Liqwd samples before, how are they packaged? in foil packs or some sort of tiny bottle?