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

I'm on my phone, so editing is a royal pain in the ass, but... Since when did they say that feedback and reviews were used to influence box contents? I thought they specifically said that they were *not* tied. If they were, I would never receive perfume samples, and we all know how trying to get away from those things goes.

As far as I know, they've never claimed that. And there's never been any guaranteed way to opt out of getting specific items. Shrug.

 
 

 


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

As far as I know, they've never claimed that. And there's never been any guaranteed way to opt out of getting specific items.

That's what I thought.  And now I'm on my laptop, so I can highlight the part of the post I was addressing.

 

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Originally Posted by biancardi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 Same with the reviews - if they aren't using them to help choose what items they are selecting for your box, then they NEED to stop telling their members that they are using those reviews in that manner.

 

I think the feedback is used in aggregate and not tied to specific users so Birchbox can hand anonymized data over to benefit/Supergoop/Pixi/potential box participating companies to say that, hey, our subscribers really like hand cream (for example), so you should provide hand cream samples -- or to tell a specific company that, ooh, sorry, buddy, but our subscribers *really* hated your new facial scrub.  They removed the freeform box where you can provide feedback only for Birchbox's eyes for the sample and replaced it with a freeform box for reviews to go on the site for public viewing, after all, which to me sends the message that they don't care about specific feedback to give to the companies anymore and are focusing on ratings/reviews to go up on the site, so feedback and reviews are completely untied at this point.  I'm doubting that reviews even specifically go to the companies any more.  And I think a big part of this shift is that their subscriber base just *exploded*, so they were getting far too many comments to bundle in a nice tidy package any longer, so now they just hand the compiled radio button/dropdown menu/clicky box data over to the box participants and call it a day.

 

 
Just got my box!  The weight was 0.6700.  I think this is one of my favorite boxes so far and I have been subscribed since May 2012.  Very happy with it, it's all things I will use and am excited to try...can't wait to see what comes in my 2nd box!  :D /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Amika Bombshell Blowout Spray 2oz Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream 1oz Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss in Precious Petal 4ml Voesh New York Premium Manicure Hand Mask (1/pair) Ruffian Nail Lacquer in Hedge Fund 5ml Sorry you can't see the nail polish color...it's the green one.
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That is a great looking box! So many great samples!! Enjoy!
 
Right! This! Exactly! I think I put in the "comment" section once "I HATE PERFUME SAMPLES I HATE PERFUME SAMPLES" until my fingers got tired from control+c -- still got perfume samples til they moved over to the new profile. Reviews, purchases, all that -- don't mean anything for what box you end up with at the end of the day.

I think the feedback is used in aggregate and not tied to specific users so Birchbox can hand anonymized data over to benefit/Supergoop/Pixi/potential box participating companies to say that, hey, our subscribers really like hand cream (for example), so you should provide hand cream samples -- or to tell a specific company that, ooh, sorry, buddy, but our subscribers *really* hated your new facial scrub.  They removed the freeform box where you can provide feedback only for Birchbox's eyes for the sample and replaced it with a freeform box for reviews to go on the site for public viewing, after all, which to me sends the message that they don't care about specific feedback to give to the companies anymore and are focusing on ratings/reviews to go up on the site, so feedback and reviews are completely untied at this point.  I'm doubting that reviews even specifically go to the companies any more.  And I think a big part of this shift is that their subscriber base just *exploded*, so they were getting far too many comments to bundle in a nice tidy package any longer, so now they just hand the compiled radio button/dropdown menu/clicky box data over to the box participants and call it a day.
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Quote: Originally Posted by Adrigirl81 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just got my box!  The weight was 0.6700.  I think this is one of my favorite boxes so far and I have been subscribed since May 2012.  Very happy with it, it's all things I will use and am excited to try...can't wait to see what comes in my 2nd box! 
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Amika Bombshell Blowout Spray 2oz
Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream 1oz
Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss in Precious Petal 4ml
Voesh New York Premium Manicure Hand Mask (1/pair)
Ruffian Nail Lacquer in Hedge Fund 5ml



Sorry you can't see the nail polish color...it's the green one.

I wouldn't mind getting that box! I hope I get the hand cream.

 
Just got my box!  The weight was 0.6700.  I think this is one of my favorite boxes so far and I have been subscribed since May 2012.  Very happy with it, it's all things I will use and am excited to try...can't wait to see what comes in my 2nd box!  :D /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Amika Bombshell Blowout Spray 2oz Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream 1oz Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss in Precious Petal 4ml Voesh New York Premium Manicure Hand Mask (1/pair) Ruffian Nail Lacquer in Hedge Fund 5ml Sorry you can't see the nail polish color...it's the green one.
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Awesome box!
 
Muhuabeauty 23 pcs Makeup Brushes Set with Beauty Blender, Foundation Brush Eyeshadow Concealers Powder Make Up Brushes, 4 pcs Boxed Makeup Sponges for Professional Makeup Kits (Middle Size, Pink)
$9.99 ($0.43 / Count)
Muhuabeauty 23 pcs Makeup Brushes Set with Beauty Blender, Foundation Brush Eyeshadow Concealers Powder Make Up Brushes, 4 pcs Boxed Makeup Sponges for Professional Makeup Kits (Middle Size, Pink) Muhua Beauty
Jessup Makeup Brushes Set 10pcs, Double Sided Foundation Contour Blush Highlight Blending Eyebrow Brush Eyeshadow Eyeliner Concealer Brush, Bright Cyan Cruelty Free Cosmetic Tools T500
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Professional Makeup Brush Set, LUXBRU 20PCs Makeup Brushes with Foundation Eyebrow Blending Concealer Blush Eyeshadow Contour Powder Brush, Make Up Brushes Kit with Travel Case & 2 Powder Puff-Black
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Real Techniques 4 Piece Face Base Makeup Brush Set, For Concealer, Foundation, Contour, & Setting Powder, For Blending & Sculpting, Travel Friendly, Gift Set, Stocking Stuffer, Cruelty-Free
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Real Techniques 4 Piece Face Base Makeup Brush Set, For Concealer, Foundation, Contour, & Setting Powder, For Blending & Sculpting, Travel Friendly, Gift Set, Stocking Stuffer, Cruelty-Free Amazon.com
ENERGY Colorful Rainbow Makeup Powder Brushes Set With Case Beauty Tools with Foundation Face Blending Blush Concealer Brow Eye Shadow Brushes Essential Cosmetics for Girl Women (8 Pcs)
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ENERGY Colorful Rainbow Makeup Powder Brushes Set With Case Beauty Tools with Foundation Face Blending Blush Concealer Brow Eye Shadow Brushes Essential Cosmetics for Girl Women (8 Pcs) ENERGY Makeup Brush Store
BS-MALL Makeup Brushes Premium Synthetic Foundation Powder Concealers Eye Shadows 18 Pcs Brush Set with 5 sponge & Holder Sponge Case (A-Pink)
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DUAIU Professional Makeup Brushes Set 16PCS Marble Handle with 4PCs Sponge Blenders Foundation Brushes Eyeshadow Brush Lip Brush Silicone Face Mask Brush Make Up Tool
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Quote: Originally Posted by Adrigirl81 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just got my box!  The weight was 0.6700.  I think this is one of my favorite boxes so far and I have been subscribed since May 2012.  Very happy with it, it's all things I will use and am excited to try...can't wait to see what comes in my 2nd box! 
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Amika Bombshell Blowout Spray 2oz
Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream 1oz
Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss in Precious Petal 4ml
Voesh New York Premium Manicure Hand Mask (1/pair)
Ruffian Nail Lacquer in Hedge Fund 5ml



Sorry you can't see the nail polish color...it's the green one.
that is the box I would have loved.

that does it - I never get sample sizes like this anymore.  Buh bye birchbox.  I can use the 10.00 bucks a month towards another box that will be more suited to what I would like to receive.

 
Quote: Originally Posted by Adrigirl81 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Just got my box!  The weight was 0.6700.  I think this is one of my favorite boxes so far and I have been subscribed since May 2012.  Very happy with it, it's all things I will use and am excited to try...can't wait to see what comes in my 2nd box! 
biggrin.gif


Amika Bombshell Blowout Spray 2oz
Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream 1oz
Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss in Precious Petal 4ml
Voesh New York Premium Manicure Hand Mask (1/pair)
Ruffian Nail Lacquer in Hedge Fund 5ml



Sorry you can't see the nail polish color...it's the green one.

Amazing box!  Go you!  
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I love the bb/cc creams. I'm happy they are sending a less-expensive brand for a change so I can compare. Love all of the boxes so far! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
Got my box today! weight was .6850!
400
BCBG perfume smells pretty good! Going to wear it to work tomorrow! Excited to try out the Caudalie.. Never used any of their products before, but I've heard good things! Only thing I'm not crazy about is the hair spray, but I can gift this to my mom! Great box this month! So happy! Can't wait to get my second box on Monday!
 
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Nice box! Is the Mally item mascara? I'm totally in need of a new mascara. also,what was your box weight? :]

 
Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Nice box! Is the Mally item mascara? I'm totally in need of a new mascara. also,what was your box weight? :]

It is mascara! and oops! the weight was .6850.. I edited my original post to show that! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
Quote: Originally Posted by alpina0560 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
It is mascara! and oops! the weight was .6850.. I edited my original post to show that! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

thanks! definitely out of my range i think, my box weight is .6150

 
So while we are waiting for the 10th, I have a question. My account is set to auto renew in October (I had a yearly sub), and now in my account setting section there's an option to "opt out of auto-renewal." If I opt out and then subscribe for another year, can I add GWP items for my annual sub? Say, since it's a $110 purchase, the Amika straightener and a pick two (if they're in stock)? Or should I just let it auto renew?

 
Got my box today! weight was .6850!
400
BCBG perfume smells pretty good! Going to wear it to work tomorrow! Excited to try out the Caudalie.. Never used any of their products before, but I've heard good things! Only thing I'm not crazy about is the hair spray, but I can gift this to my mom! Great box this month! So happy! Can't wait to get my second box on Monday!
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Awesome box!
 
Got my welcome box for a second sub today- pretty good!

I got:   Amika Obliphica Blow Up Spray Coola SPF 45 Sport- Mango Dr. Jart+ Premium BB Cream Jasmine Seven Fresh Feet Wipes Pur-Lisse Pur-Youth Preserve Age Delay Skin Serum  
All in all I'm pretty happy!  I'm not an SPF girl, so that stuff's going on the trade list- I'm super excited about the Amika stuff.. they could just send me a whole box of that and I'd be happy.  Also- a month ago I would have turned away any anti-aging creams and now I'm like "GIVE THEM ALL TO ME." 
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Quote: Originally Posted by elizabethrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Got my welcome box for a second sub today- pretty good!

I got:   Amika Obliphica Blow Up Spray Coola SPF 45 Sport- Mango Dr. Jart+ Premium BB Cream Jasmine Seven Fresh Feet Wipes Pur-Lisse Pur-Youth Preserve Age Delay Skin Serum  
All in all I'm pretty happy!  I'm not an SPF girl, so that stuff's going on the trade list- I'm super excited about the Amika stuff.. they could just send me a whole box of that and I'd be happy.  Also- a month ago I would have turned away any anti-aging creams and now I'm like "GIVE THEM ALL TO ME." 
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Wait, if you don't like to use SPF then how do you protect your skin from the sun?

 
Quote: Originally Posted by elizabethrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Got my welcome box for a second sub today- pretty good!

I got:   Amika Obliphica Blow Up Spray Coola SPF 45 Sport- Mango Dr. Jart+ Premium BB Cream Jasmine Seven Fresh Feet Wipes Pur-Lisse Pur-Youth Preserve Age Delay Skin Serum  
All in all I'm pretty happy!  I'm not an SPF girl, so that stuff's going on the trade list- I'm super excited about the Amika stuff.. they could just send me a whole box of that and I'd be happy.  Also- a month ago I would have turned away any anti-aging creams and now I'm like "GIVE THEM ALL TO ME." 
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You didn't get a nail polish.  I thought everyone was getting a nail polish.  

 

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