Birchbox September 2013

[deactivateduser232015]

Quote: Originally Posted by OiiO /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Box #37 for me here /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

I figured there's no point putting it in a spoiler since there are so many variations.

RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer - I'm not sure if the color in the picture is what I end up receiving, but among those three purple was my least favorite. I don't dislike it, I just already have a similar color in my collection, but nothing close to the other two. Looking forward to checking out the formula though.

Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive - tried this peel before and I kinda like it. It' not as intense as their regular version, but it also doesn't provide the same results. This one is going straight to my travel bag.

COOLA SPF 30 Matte Finish Cucumber for Face - I like Coola sunscreens, unlike many people I'm not that bothered by their fragrances, and I quite enjoy the lightweight formula. This sample should last me a couple days at least.

Racinne Ultimate Youth Power Eye Serum - eye products usually last me for ages, and this looks like a pretty generous sample considering how very little you need to use. Looking forward to trying it, since I'm an eye care junkie.

Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Gloss - I swear, September is my Benefit month! I got my Birthday gift from Sephora the other day, won the ipsy LashBash party hosting raffle and now this very generous sample of lip gloss. I feel like my makeup bag is now nothing but Benefit products, and I'm not complaining!

Overall a much better bag than I expected when I first saw the weight. 
so jelly. my dream box. i wanted that box so much QQ

 

[barbyechick]

my box still hasn't updated but I took a peek at my mom's account and I think she's actually getting a really good box for her, haven't seen anyone else post it.



I hope the card samples are bigger than they seem but she would definitely use and would appreciate everything except the seal salt spray I think, she doesn't try to go for the bed head look lol

Paula’s Choice RESIST BHA 9 for Stubborn Imperfections

Soak Rinse-Free Wash

Davines This Is a Sea Salt Spray

Le Couvent des Minimes Gardener's Hand Healer

RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer Fox Hunt
Also still no one has received a golden ticket? It's kind of a dud of a promotion if they can't even find the people who got them lol

 

[Meggpi]

Quote: Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Pretty meh about my box though. 

 

Spoiler

 
 
RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer Buy Mèreadesso® All-In-One Moisturizer Buy Beauty Protector Protect & Shampoo Buy Beauty Protector Protect & Condition Buy GlamNatural™ Cream Blush Buy

 
 
  Mine is .6000, by the way.   

This is my box as well, as soon as I saw what was in it I stopped tracking the package.  A carded sample of blush? Whammy.  On to next month.

 

[AmandaMaven]

I am getting box 49

I am on the fence with my box.. happy with the polish and the eye shadow, everything else is a little "meh" for me. 

 

[meaganola]

Also still no one has received a golden ticket? It's kind of a dud of a promotion if they can't even find the people who got them lol

Well, there are something like a quarter of a million boxes going out, and most of them are in transit. If there are a hundred of these going out, we're talking something like 0.04% -- not 4%! 1/100th of 4%! -- of the boxes getting one. I'm not surprised we haven't heard about someone getting one yet.

 

[msladyday]

I'm getting box 39.  The shipping label was initiated but no updates on UPS.

  RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer Grand Central Beauty S.M.A.R.T. Skin Perfectingâ„¢ Polisher (interested in trying) Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Gloss (tired of shimmery glosses and not a huge fan of pinks) Egyptian Magic Skin Cream (on the fence) Ojon Restorative Lash Treatment and Mascara (definitely not thrilled about this as since waterproof versions are the only ones that do not smudge/flake on me)  
Overall I'm pretty meh about this one... 

 

[barbyechick]

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


Well, there are something like a quarter of a million boxes going out, and most of them are in transit. If there are a hundred of these going out, we're talking something like 0.04% -- not 4%! 1/100th of 4%! -- of the boxes getting one. I'm not surprised we haven't heard about someone getting one yet.

Yeah I figured it's a small percentage but I guess I thought they'd be more thoughtful in how they used this to maximize new subscribers. I think we're already a few thousand boxes in received I'd assume and I would hope they strategically put enough in the first batches to get later batches excited. Who knows...I'm just curious what their strategy is, 'random' as it may seem 

 

[missionista]

I'm getting box 32, and am SO psyched!

I'll definitely try the perfume, I love perfume samples.  The Minimes hand lotion is one of my favorites, so I'm always happy to have more of it.  Not sure yet what color the nail polish will be, but I think I'll be happy with any of them. Very excited for the lip gloss. And if I absolutely MUST get a hair product, then I'm happy it is shampoo, as I will actually use shampoo, unlike most hair things they send out.

Great month, BB, whee!

 

[Charity1217]

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

I'm getting


-RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer
-Borracha Pearly Wipes Compact
-Davines This Is a Sea Salt Spray
-Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss
-Paula’s Choice RESIST BHA 9 for Stubborn Imperfections

Excited for 3/5! That's not bad! Not sure that the Paula's Choice stuff is useful for me, teeth wipes might be interesting, love sea salt spray and I love EA gloss I had a gorgeous pink one that I lost so hopefully it's a good color!

My mom signed up for BB so I'm hoping she gets some makeup I can snag because she doesn't wear it lol!
That was my dream box!  I really wanted the Elizabeth Arden lip gloss and the Paula's Choice.

 

[jrenee]

Quote: Originally Posted by AmandaMaven /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I am getting box 49

I am on the fence with my box.. happy with the polish and the eye shadow, everything else is a little "meh" for me. 
This is my box too.  This is my second hair spray in the last three months.  I was hoping for Davines Sea Salt Spray or any of the Amika products.  My friend loves the nipple balm cream, so I'm excited to try it.  The CS eyeshadow palette is neutral, so I can definitely use it.  It could have been a better box, but I suppose it could have been worse as well.

 

[Charity1217]

Quote: Originally Posted by MissTrix /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Because I'm bored and curious, I combed through all of the box combinations and did a polish color count.

Hedge Fund = 16 boxes

Fox Hunt = 27 boxes

Delerium = 5 boxes

no box pic = 3 boxes
I'm in the no box pic (#20).  Do you think there will be a fourth color that will be in those 3 boxes or will it be one of the 3 already shown?  These 3 were the 3 voted as favorites, right?

 

[SamAsh]

Is the Coola they're sending out different from the little blue tube that's gone out before? I'm getting some this month, but I also got some back in May. I'm surprised to be getting the same thing twice...

 

[OiiO]

Quote: Originally Posted by SamAsh /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Is the Coola they're sending out different from the little blue tube that's gone out before? I'm getting some this month, but I also got some back in May. I'm surprised to be getting the same thing twice...

Coola makes a wide range of sunscreen products, so you're most likely getting a different one /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MissTrix]

Quote: Originally Posted by Charity1217 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by MissTrix /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Because I'm bored and curious, I combed through all of the box combinations and did a polish color count.

Hedge Fund = 16 boxes

Fox Hunt = 27 boxes

Delerium = 5 boxes

no box pic = 3 boxes
I'm in the no box pic (#20).  Do you think there will be a fourth color that will be in those 3 boxes or will it be one of the 3 already shown?  These 3 were the 3 voted as favorites, right?


It should be one of the three shown. Maybe they'll loosen their hold on Delerium and it will be in those boxes.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

 

boxes 47 & 27 respectively 

I'm pretty disappointed with both, but 27 more than 47 since I already got the beauty protector shampoos in the first box. They're okay, but like that's two sample slots I could've tried something new instead of just one. : And I keep asking for skincare stuff but instead they send me hair crap. I don't need more hair crap.

 

[AmandaMaven]

Quote: Originally Posted by jrenee /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  This is my box too.  This is my second hair spray in the last three months.  I was hoping for Davines Sea Salt Spray or any of the Amika products.  My friend loves the nipple balm cream, so I'm excited to try it.  The CS eyeshadow palette is neutral, so I can definitely use it.  It could have been a better box, but I suppose it could have been worse as well.

I was praying for something from amika! I don't use hairspray, so I am giving it away. I just don't know how I feel about the nipple balm.. I feel like I can just use my actual nipple balm on my lips if I wanted. 

 

[gemstone]

I'm pretty sure it's the colour. This is such a bummer. There are so many more greens and oranges than purples in boxes. I feel misled :

yeah, I noticed, and it seems like there are some boxes with more people getting like #27 with Hedge Fund. Basically I feel a little cheated by BB. : I'm guessing this is their not-so-subtle nudge to spend $10 for 5mL to get the purple. Pfft

I am confused why you feel cheated or misled? All bb did was promise that you'll get one of the three colors, not that you would get any specific one, or that you would have an equal chance to get a specific color.

 

[puppyluv]

WHY DOES BIRCHBOX ONLY SEND ME GREEN POLISH?

I always get the green Color Clubs: lime green (Tweet Me), emerald green (Wild Cactus), and pastel green (London Calling)!

I guess I shouldn't be surprised that I also ended up with the green Ruffian. A little variety would be nice though BB! Looks like it is going to be hard to trade for a purple polish this month too

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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



I am confused why you feel cheated or misled? All bb did was promise that you'll get one of the three colors, not that you would get any specific one, or that you would have an equal chance to get a specific color.

I mean it's very obviously a marketing tactic, which is fine, that's what BB does. But if there were 49 boxes with orange 1 with green and 1 with purple, they would have also filled their promise of sampling the entire crowdsourced collection to their subscribers. It's misleading because they sampled the colours not equally but what probably is reverse popularity of how they won in the crowd-sourced poll: that is, probably the most popular option was the least number of boxes, to get more people to buy spend the $10 on the colours. It's misleading in the sense that it was so obvious. If there were 12 variations with purple an 18 with green and even 21 with orange, that would at least feel more like all the subscribers were "sampling" the colours than the spread they did.

 

[cmello]

getting box 45... so the color shown is what i'm getting??? I love the green so excited for the hair  wrap up!