Birchbox September 2013

[deactivateduser232015]

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


The Burt's Bees ones really burned my face. I phoned the company to let them know and was told they shouldn't have done that. My skin isn't even sensitive. It's good to know
that brand is more gentle so I have another option.

OH MAN ME TOO.

So far we've only seen the Fox Hunt colours... hoping that since my boxes are shipping slightly later I'll get one of each of the green and purple

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
OH MAN ME TOO.

So far we've only seen the Fox Hunt colours... hoping that since my boxes are shipping slightly later I'll get one of each of the green and purple

I've seen a few on instagram featuring the green and purple. It doesn't seem to be a pattern of waves right now.

 

[SamhopeM]

Same, my skin really isn't finnicky or overly sensitive! The brand I ordered was Willa, and I had tried their foaming facial cleanser before through BB and had no problems at all, so I was surprised by the burning. Everything I've tried by Yes To has been consistently good to me.

I have never tried anything from them but would like to. I keep hearing good things about them. I was shocked that Burt's Bees reaction was so laid back. Generally when I contact a company to let them know I had a problem witg one of their products they're all over it and will at the least offer me a refund. I didn't pay much for them but that was the last product I purchased from them. They didn't even ask for any of the info from the package in case it was a bad batch that would need to be recalled.

 

[Dena Fletcher]

Quote: Originally Posted by ohdahlia /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Sure. Excuse my camera -- my phone is getting long in the tooth. The

moisturizer is a surprisingly generous sample, and has an interesting reclosable plastic ring thing on the back.

Spoiler

how big is the sugarbomb gloss?  is it teent tiny??

 

[meaganola]

Same, my skin really isn't finnicky or overly sensitive! The brand I ordered was Willa, and I had tried their foaming facial cleanser before through BB and had no problems at all, so I was surprised by the burning. Everything I've tried by Yes To has been consistently good to me.

I had the same reaction to the Willa! I chalked it up to the lavender oil.

 

[biancardi]

Quote: Originally Posted by ohdahlia /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Sure. Excuse my camera -- my phone is getting long in the tooth. The

moisturizer is a surprisingly generous sample, and has an interesting reclosable plastic ring thing on the back.

Spoiler

I got the same box.  I am a little upset at Birchbox, because they told me if I clicked off a certain options, I would no longer get BB/CC creams and here we go again.  Sigh.  Seriously, they NEED to stop giving BB creams every month to the same people.

If anyone gets the green nailpolish and wants the orange one that I got, pm me.  I will happily swap.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I've seen a few on instagram featuring the green and purple. It doesn't seem to be a pattern of waves right now.
oh i don't check instagram, but okay. I really hope i don't have to get two oranges and end up needing to trade both away... QQ

Quote: Originally Posted by Dena Fletcher /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
how big is the sugarbomb gloss?  is it teent tiny??

i'm guessing the same size as the sephora sample: 0.22oz 

I'd be happy to get it and if I don't, then I can always order from Sephora andd get it! XD best of both worlds

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by biancardi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I got the same box.  I am a little upset at Birchbox, because they told me if I clicked off a certain options, I would no longer get BB/CC creams and here we go again.  Sigh.  Seriously, they NEED to stop giving BB creams every month to the same people.

If anyone gets the green nailpolish and wants the orange one that I got, pm me.  I will happily swap.

Whoever told you that was probably misinformed or said it the wrong way. The only product they seem to be outright controlling right now is how much perfume one can receive (you can select if you want more or less perfume). They've never made total opt-out of anything an option.

 

[SamhopeM]

I got the same box.  I am a little upset at Birchbox, because they told me if I clicked off a certain options, I would no longer get BB/CC creams and here we go again.  Sigh.  Seriously, they NEED to stop giving BB creams every month to the same people. If anyone gets the green nailpolish and wants the orange one that I got, pm me.  I will happily swap.

If I get green I will let you know. I don't use nailpolish at all since it always peels right off.

 

[biancardi]

thank you samhopem! 

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Eep one of them has 0.4550 and the other nothing yet. Hopefully it'll be heavy then!! XD Wondering if I should be worried since everyone else's is heavy....

One of mine is about this weight (0.47, I think?) I'm crossing my fingers that its light because of makeup and not foil samples!

 

[biancardi]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Whoever told you that was probably misinformed or said it the wrong way. The only product they seem to be outright controlling right now is how much perfume one can receive (you can select if you want more or less perfume). They've never made total opt-out of anything an option.
She stated by selecting the classic & low maintenance, that would mean that I would not want "new" products like BB creams.

this is the exact part of the email she sent me that states this

"In looking over your Beaty Profile, I see you have Adventurous checked off under style. The Adventurous tab says "I'll try any technique, color or trend." If you're not up for trying bright lipsticks, or new products like BB creams, I would recommend checking off Classic and low maintenance."

So, I emailed them again today to see what is up with that.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by biancardi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  She stated by selecting the classic & low maintenance, that would mean that I would not want "new" products like BB creams.

this is the exact part of the email she sent me that states this

"In looking over your Beaty Profile, I see you have Adventurous checked off under style. The Adventurous tab says "I'll try any technique, color or trend." If you're not up for trying bright lipsticks, or new products like BB creams, I would recommend checking off Classic and low maintenance."

So, I emailed them again today to see what is up with that.

It looks like what she said isn't a guarantee that you will stop receiving a product totally. It was just a recommendation of a way to change your profile to something more up your alley. My hair has always been marked as oily and low maintenance and I've still gotten hair products that contain oil for dry frizzy hair (and it made my hair a total oily mess). These profiles aren't scientifically perfect so there's still a chance you're going to get something that doesn't suit you.

 

[queenofperil]

Well, I don't have nail polish/nail products as something I like to get, and this month we are literally all supposed to get nail polish in our boxes. Annoying? Yeah. There are just some months where it's unavoidable. I'm sure someone on here will trade me for whatever color I get, or I can just give the polish to my nail addict sister. I do get the frustration of getting products you can't use, though. 

 

[biancardi]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
It looks like what she said isn't a guarantee that you will stop receiving a product totally. It was just a recommendation of a way to change your profile to something more up your alley. My hair has always been marked as oily and low maintenance and I've still gotten hair products that contain oil for dry frizzy hair (and it made my hair a total oily mess). These profiles aren't scientifically perfect so there's still a chance you're going to get something that doesn't suit you.
I know, but I have been getting BB/CC creams just about every other month now.  You'd think they would have paid attention to my complaint, as I did have several emails back and forth with them, trying to improve my profile.    I just am very happy with what I use now and have no interest in sampling foundation.

I have the same problem as you with the hair products - this is what she told me to do (and I didn't get hair products this month!! yeah)

"Additionally, you checked off that you have color treated hair that is frequently blow dried. These two factors often lead to damaged hair, so we're more inclined to send your restorative products and hair masks to bring your hair back to it's natural luster. If you're are very particular about hair products, I would recommend leaving the hair type section blank."

What I don't understand is that they just ignore the oily hair selection and focus in on the hair dye and blow dry bit - my hair is in great condition because I know what works for it.    They should have a section that asks about what problems your hair has, not what they assume your hair problems are.

sorry, I've been holding this in for a while - lol

 

[jennm149]

She stated by selecting the classic & low maintenance, that would mean that I would not want "new" products like BB creams. this is the exact part of the email she sent me that states this "In looking over your Beaty Profile, I see you have Adventurous checked off under style. The Adventurous tab says "I'll try any technique, color or trend." If you're not up for trying bright lipsticks, or new products like BB creams, I would recommend checking off Classic and low maintenance." So, I emailed them again today to see what is up with that.

I have classic and low maintenance checked and I've received 2 or 3 BB creams since my first BB in March.

 

[biancardi]

Quote: Originally Posted by queenofperil /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Well, I don't have nail polish/nail products as something I like to get, and this month we are literally all supposed to get nail polish in our boxes. Annoying? Yeah. There are just some months where it's unavoidable. I'm sure someone on here will trade me for whatever color I get, or I can just give the polish to my nail addict sister. I do get the frustration of getting products you can't use, though. 
I do gift a ton of products.  I think October might be my last box with them, however.  I did cancel in August and then re-sub'd, because I felt it wasn't fair not to give them a chance to improve.  I worked with them over a course of 6 emails to get my beauty profile updated

I have to say, my box this month is 110% better after I updated my profile than the last 7 boxes I have gotten from them, so I shouldn't complain that much - lol

 

[kawaiimeows]

really wishing i had a second sub right about now just for another nail polish, i wish there was a way to just use my points for a 1 month gift ugh.

 

[IMDawnP]

Quote: Originally Posted by jennm149 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I have classic and low maintenance checked and I've received 2 or 3 BB creams since my first BB in March.
I also have classic and low maintenance and have been subbed for 14 months now. I've received 2 Dr. Jart's - 1 BB and 1CC and the Supergoop BB. It was the hot product a year or so ago so it made sense to me that I would receive a few samples. I only use loose finishing powder on my face and even then it's sparingly and for shine so I get your frustration about things you will not use. I also am not a daily lipstick user and when I do it's mostly nudes yet I've received a few in THE VERY BRIGHT colors. I sometimes wear one just for the fun of it but again not really for me. Overall my profile has been very, very good to me so I hope your recent changes help you out.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Haha. If its a not-orange polish, take 'em away from me! For some reason I'm digging a nice orange for my toes. Green doesn't look good on me and I already own soooo many purples. this would be the perfect one-month sub for someone into polishes though!

really wishing i had a second sub right about now just for another nail polish, i wish there was a way to just use my points for a 1 month gift ugh.