Birchbox September 2013

[AgathaLaupin]

Quote: Originally Posted by KayEss /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Being freaked out is a problem with me, though, not the product. I also don't eat eggs because the concept is just gross to me...but I will drink milk and eat meat and I'm all over jello shots. My animal product aversions make no sense, so I will try to conquer this one.

Yes! It's totally me and not the product. I love natural products (and sheep) etc etc so I kind of wish I wasn't grossed out by lanolin, but there are some things that just inexplicably freak me out. I think my husband really planted the seed on this one because he claims my Burt's Bees foot cream that has lanolin "smells like sheep" and I knew there was something about it I really didn't like so that was that on lanolin for me. If other people like it, that's great, enjoy! (Also: I love that you said that about eggs because I have a hard time with them too!)

 

[barbyechick]

Quote: Originally Posted by rigs32 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So, Birchbox is apparently out of the nail polish, so I get a credit to the store rather than the product.  But I can't actually buy the product in the store because they are out so I guess I just have to wait until there's something I want in the store.

I *hate* this method of fixing the problem because I then need to pay shipping on the item I want or limit myself to the free shipping items.  I already paid you for my box and you couldn't at least put a replacement product in the box?  A note of explanation?  It wasn't a mistake, you *knew* you'd run out.  I wonder if they bank on people not complaining or saying anything. It's not my fault if you have X number of subscribers but only X - Y number of your featured product for the month.

Totally true, I noticed last month when a lot of people didn't get the eyeshadow quad and the responses came that they just ran out - um what stopped you from adding a note "sorry but here's a replacement of a diff product you may like"? They obviously knew as they were sending them out that a number of boxes were incomplete and did nothing? It just comes out looking like they are hoping you don't notice - and that doesn't feel good when you do notice as a customer.

 

[normajean2008]

Quote: Originally Posted by rigs32 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So, Birchbox is apparently out of the nail polish, so I get a credit to the store rather than the product.  But I can't actually buy the product in the store because they are out so I guess I just have to wait until there's something I want in the store.

I *hate* this method of fixing the problem because I then need to pay shipping on the item I want or limit myself to the free shipping items.  I already paid you for my box and you couldn't at least put a replacement product in the box?  A note of explanation?  It wasn't a mistake, you *knew* you'd run out.  I wonder if they bank on people not complaining or saying anything. It's not my fault if you have X number of subscribers but only X - Y number of your featured product for the month.

If they gave you 100 points, just look through the Birchbox promo code thread, they list a free shipping code good for any size order.  100 points will cover the cost of the product.  (if that is what they gave you).  On my computer it shows all three single polishes still in stock.

 

[Ashitude]

I used the 3 year code to buy the Ahava hand cream. I have only used it once, but wow I really like it! My pick 2 was the bobby pins (blue) they had in the boxes a couple months ago and that box of little nail files. Not thrilled about that.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

That would be a very dreamy pick two of myself! I'm a sucker for those tiny nail file boxes and the bobby pins. I should go check the trade threads if anyone is looking to give those up lol.

I used the 3 year code to buy the Ahava hand cream. I have only used it once, but wow I really like it! My pick 2 was the bobby pins (blue) they had in the boxes a couple months ago and that box of little nail files. Not thrilled about that.

 

[sabinebyrne]

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

  I am getting this sample this month (I am on vacation so I can't actually get it for a few more days), and I am both intrigued and a little weirded out. The idea of sheep oil just freaks me out, but I'll try to not think about it when I try it. It reminds me of this episode of Dr. Oz I saw once where he recommends rubbing your fingers around your nostrils and using the oils there as a makeshift lip balm. Blech.    
hahahahaha... what??? I had to read this twice. That is bonkers.

 

[Moonittude]

I just ordered the Wrap Up from the birchbox store on my alt account for $2. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />. Weird how they sent out the "half up" in boxes, my research revealed that the half up is only for short or fine hair. I love the expensive face cream sample more than I was expecting to. It's bigger than I expected, and perfect for my purse. Between that, the blueberry wipes, and sugarbomb, this box was a straight up cosmetics restock for my purse. Yes to CC Cream is weird, though. It has a watery texture, little coverage, and smells funny.

 

[lexxies22]

Hedge Fund by Ruffian. OPI is that multi-shimmer gold but it had no name due to a tiny bottle like this. The OPI bottle was part of MUPPETS' collection. 

 

[TracyT]

Quote: Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Hedge Fund by Ruffian. OPI is that multi-shimmer gold but it had no name due to a tiny bottle like this. The OPI bottle was part of MUPPETS' collection. 





Love it! Did you enter it in the Ruffian Manicure contest? I saw a lot of entries but not all of them were getting voted on.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Quote: Originally Posted by TracyT /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Love it! Did you enter it in the Ruffian Manicure contest? I saw a lot of entries but not all of them were getting voted on.

lol I'm pouty because I don't like the rules of that. ): Popularity contests always make me sadface because I'm not popular on FB so I'm never going to win. I'd be much happier if it were the staff judging or if they did random drawing....

 

[Ashitude]

That would be a very dreamy pick two of myself! I'm a sucker for those tiny nail file boxes and the bobby pins. I should go check the trade threads if anyone is looking to give those up lol.

Lol I would have liked it more if had not purchased 2 full packs of the bobby pins and gabbed several boxes of the same boards at Big lots for a buck.

 

[casualconcern]

Yuck! lol
 
Quote: Originally Posted by KayEss /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I am getting this sample this month (I am on vacation so I can't actually get it for a few more days), and I am both intrigued and a little weirded out. The idea of sheep oil just freaks me out, but I'll try to not think about it when I try it. It reminds me of this episode of Dr. Oz I saw once where he recommends rubbing your fingers around your nostrils and using the oils there as a makeshift lip balm. Blech.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by rigs32 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So, Birchbox is apparently out of the nail polish, so I get a credit to the store rather than the product.  But I can't actually buy the product in the store because they are out so I guess I just have to wait until there's something I want in the store.

I *hate* this method of fixing the problem because I then need to pay shipping on the item I want or limit myself to the free shipping items.  I already paid you for my box and you couldn't at least put a replacement product in the box?  A note of explanation?  It wasn't a mistake, you *knew* you'd run out.  I wonder if they bank on people not complaining or saying anything. It's not my fault if you have X number of subscribers but only X - Y number of your featured product for the month.

It's really easy to get free shipping. I've been ordering from their store for like 2 years and have never had to pay shipping. Not once. I'm going to assume your credit was 100 points, in which case you literally got 10 free dollars, they basically comped you the box.

Idk, if they put a replacement item in the box, people would probably complain about that too.

 

[easybreezy]

Quote: Originally Posted by rigs32 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So, Birchbox is apparently out of the nail polish, so I get a credit to the store rather than the product.  But I can't actually buy the product in the store because they are out so I guess I just have to wait until there's something I want in the store.

I *hate* this method of fixing the problem because I then need to pay shipping on the item I want or limit myself to the free shipping items.  I already paid you for my box and you couldn't at least put a replacement product in the box?  A note of explanation?  It wasn't a mistake, you *knew* you'd run out.  I wonder if they bank on people not complaining or saying anything. It's not my fault if you have X number of subscribers but only X - Y number of your featured product for the month.

That sounds like a great deal to me!  Now you can pick the Ruffian color you want (looks like they are all in stock), including from the Classics collection, and they ship free this month.  Or you can get something else that you want and use the "bbshop" code for free shipping.

I'm kind of curious about the black Ruffian polish.  I wonder if the formula is as good as the Fox Hunt, or if it is more like the Hedge Fund.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by WVFashion /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I got box # 37, which had my third version of a Coola moisturizer, Racinne's 'Ultimate Youth Power Eye Serum,' Juice Beauty's Green Apple Peel for sensitive skin, Benefit's Sugarbomb gloss, and the the purple Ruffian polish. The Sugarbomb gloss is a big MEH for me. All this gloss does is give my lips a slight sheen and tastes bad. However, it does seem to moisturize them pretty well. I am o-v-e-r Juice Beauty, though. It seems like every other month I get yet another Juice Beauty sample. I have yet to get a sample from Juice that actually does what it says. When I had my profile set to acne-prone I got the Juice Beauty acne wash that smells like rotten apples three different times.

I have a deep love for purple polishes, so when I saw that I was most likely getting the purple Ruffian polish I was worried it would be a dupe of something I already have. In the pictures it looked to be pretty close to Nars' Purple Rain. However, it's really different:



The picture isn't the best but I had to show how unique Delirium really is. I really can't think of anything that comes close to it so now I'm really considering getting the other two polishes if they're going to be anywhere as unique as Delirium.

Welcome! Delirium is really pretty!

 

[easybreezy]

Quote: Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 

Pretty!

 

[rigs32]

Quote: Originally Posted by easybreezy /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
That sounds like a great deal to me!  Now you can pick the Ruffian color you want (looks like they are all in stock), including from the Classics collection, and they ship free this month.  Or you can get something else that you want and use the "bbshop" code for free shipping.

I didn't realize that Birchbox usually has free shipping codes.  I left sample society over a similar issue and they didn't.

And I see that the individual colors are now in stock, but they were not when I first checked after getting the email about the points vs. product replacement.

I agree that it's nice I can now choose my color, but I still don't like the idea that it's up to me to point out I didn't get something when the response from bb was clearly that they knew they ran out.

 

[Moonittude]

FYI Any product from a brand that sampled this month, comes with free shipping for now. You don't need to use any code. So, if you know which color you want, you can get it for completely free, by using your points. I love how they do that. It makes it so easy to get free shipping.

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

FYI Any product from a brand that sampled this month, comes with free shipping for now. You don't need to use any code. So, if you know which color you want, you can get it for completely free, by using your points. I love how they do that. It makes it so easy to get free shipping.

yup, got delirium with 100 points and got free shipping! and it only took a few days to get in the mail too.

 

[kawaiimeows]

For anyone who was wondering: i just got delirium in the mail and the finish is shiny like fox hunt, not matte like hedge fund. It's even more striking in person, kind of like an electric violet. Also less opaque than the other two polishes. I felt comfortable using 1 coat with fox hunt and hedge fund, but this definitely needed two to solid it out