Birchbox September 2013

[tlear]

I'm getting box 7... Not too disappointed.  Actually pretty excited about the Mereadesso sample.  Looks to me that's a $28.00 sample??

http://www.birchbox.com/shop/mereadesso-all-in-one-moisturizer-travel-size

 

[theexxception]

The glam natural blush is a few packets in the envelope I'm assuming different colors

 

[goldenmeans]

I just signed up for a nail polish change at the Birchbox Local event on Friday. Anyone else going?

 

[jbird1175]

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. 

This is my box too. It's ok. Ha! So funny how a dream box for one can be "meh" for another. I think it's a nice box but the items I was most interested in trying are not included in this box and I the only color of polish I was interested in was the Hedge Fund. The gloss - I can take it or leave it. I will use the green apple peel but will most likely trade everything else. Womp womp...

 

[jesemiaud]

Quote: Originally Posted by bellatrix42 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I mean, we'll never know since they haven't release poll results, but even if purple were not as popular as the others there should still be in more than 10% of the boxes when an even split woul'dve been 33% x3

It's hard to know if the purple polish is really only in 10% of boxes. I doubt that there are equal numbers of each box. i.e. There might be 5000 of box 1 and 7500 of box 2. So basically, we will never know.

 

[JennG315]

Eeeeewwww! I Love your box! =D Cute Eyeshadow & Nail color! Hope I get one of those hair wraps in my box.

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

 

[latinafeminista]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 

Spoiler

I'm getting Box 4 and 5.  The description shows the Amika blow spray for both even though Box 4 picture is the dry shampoo.  Hoping for some miracle that I get the dry shampoo since this will make 3 Amika blow sprays for me lol (traded for one last month) plus I bought the dry shampoo last month and it was defective and instead of sending me a new one they just refunded me and gave me points.  Other than that Box 4 is a perfect box for me! I've wanted to try something Mally and the manicure set looks super fun. 

I'm bummed about the 2 greens (I never wear green polish, like ever) but I knew the odds were good of getting one and hopefully they are easy to trade. 

I've tried the Egyptian Magic before - it works great, but smells NASTY.

As for Coastal Scents, I suppose it was my time lol! I dont actually mind getting them, all the mixed reviews has me curious what the deal is with them.

Quote: Originally Posted by JessicaWhitney2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am getting box #4.
The page says I'm getting the Blow Up spray, but the picture looks like the Dry Shampoo, so it should be interesting to see what I get. Hoping for the Blow Up!


Box #4 triplets! I do wonder which Amika product we'll be getting! Either way, I'm super pleased with this version /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[IMDawnP]

Quote: Originally Posted by jenmonique1971 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I'm getting the same box. I will use everything, but the carded sample is a bust. I'd rather get a pen, perfume sample, hair tie or Luna bar than a carded sample.

I wholeheartedly agree with you. Please excuse my lack of sample knowledge but I have to ask -- how  do you even use a carded sample of blush ?

 

[bonita22]

Box 27 for me. https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/september-2013/september-2013-bb27 I really wanted to try the Beauty Protector Shampoo and Conditioner so I'm happy about that. I'm looking forward to 3 out of 5 items. So not a bad month for me.

 

[gypsiemagic]

Ugh, double shampoo/conditioners, I need to rejig one of these profiles, the "big" sample has been the same twice in a row.

I really wanted to try the Davines Seat Salt spray! I love every salt spray /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Also annoyed I have two caudalie hand creams already, And I never get the Amika, doesn't Birchbox understand I want to try all your hair samples?!?!

oh well off to the trade section! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> find me there!



 

 

[kawaiimeows]

random yet funny birchbox related story:

my fiance just admitted to me he's been using my suki exfoliator and that he likes the smell/how it works. i was shocked/impressed he even knew he was supposed to put it on his face HAHAH. i might have to order him a jar though because he has oily skin like me, but he also has really big pores so i think dirt just builds up a lot more easily, because he has mild acne, and i've been trying to find something that actually works for him.

 

[bonita22]

No shipping information yet but I'm getting box 25 

Spoiler: Box 25 Warning: Spoiler!

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/september-2013/september-2013-bb25

 

• Ruffian Nail Laquer
• Coola Classic SPF moisturizer 
• Voesh New York Aroma Spa Pedicure
• BCBGMAXAZRIA Bon Genre (Getting this in a spray pen in my Glossybox as well)
• Ojon Restorative Lash Treatment and Mascara

 

Overall pretty satisfied with what I'm getting ! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Spoiler: Box 25 Warning: Spoiler!

That a good box. I've been wanting to try that Ojon product.

 

[unicorn]

my box (5)... I'm excited about the Amika and Caudelie.. bummed I didn't get the purple polish though, I look AWFUL in green. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> And not gonna lie, I'm pretty miffed about getting coastal scents crappy, chalky private label eyeshadows. Not the kind of quality I expect from Birchbox. 

Also.... I'm ridiculously confused because my tracking number gives me two separate shipments, each with a different projected delivery date but going to my zip code, shipped on different days. Which is real? Which is fake? Did they accidentally send two boxes?

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by gypsiemagic /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Ugh, double shampoo/conditioners, I need to rejig one of these profiles, the "big" sample has been the same twice in a row.

I really wanted to try the Davines Seat Salt spray! I love every salt spray /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Also annoyed I have two caudalie hand creams already, And I never get the Amika, doesn't Birchbox understand I want to try all your hair samples?!?!

oh well off to the trade section! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> find me there!



 

well the bright side is it looks like you got two different nail polishes! i've been really wanting to try sea salt sprays and amika products for a while, but for some reason birchbox has sent me everything but those.

 

[TheNewMrsRivers]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  random yet funny birchbox related story:

my fiance just admitted to me he's been using my suki exfoliator and that he likes the smell/how it works. i was shocked/impressed he even knew he was supposed to put it on his face HAHAH. i might have to order him a jar though because he has oily skin like me, but he also has really big pores so i think dirt just builds up a lot more easily, because he has mild acne, and i've been trying to find something that actually works for him.
Aren't guys so silly?

I once hugged my husband and was like -sniff...sniff- "have you been using my shampoo AND conditioner?!"  He sheepishly admitted it made his hair softer.

Adorbs.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

I got one of my boxes! ... the one I never received a shipping notif for (yet) and didn't load the weight until yesterday.

I also received a coupon. it's 3YEAR30 for everything at http://birchbox.com/favorites, no expiration date on the card

also, the mereadesso cream is actually the full travel size $28 for 12mL. but the full size is $120 for 50mL so that's actually more expensive ($28.80 for 12mL). the back has a latch so it's not a real foil and you can actually use it multiple times. despite not being super happy with the products, this is a pretty high value box (worth $40+)

 

[bonita22]

Ddave--Are you talking about the golden tickets or something else? I'm pretty sure there are only 100 golden tickets, so the chances of getting one is pretty slim. Now if they also have discounts for everyone, that would be great!

Someone posted their box on Zadi's Wall on Facebook and they said there was a 30% off code to some items. I can't remember the exact wording. My husband said anyone that gets a Golden ticket should play the lottery. Might as well take advantage of the good luck /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jkfinl]

I'm getting box 7... Not too disappointed.  Actually pretty excited about the Mereadesso sample.  Looks to me that's a $28.00 sample?? http://www.birchbox.com/shop/mereadesso-all-in-one-moisturizer-travel-size

I hope it's that big but I doubt it.

 

[evlady]

My box arrived!

Spoiler

 

[Meggpi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I got one of my boxes! ... the one I never received a shipping notif for (yet) and didn't load the weight until yesterday.

I also received a coupon. it's 3YEAR30 for everything at http://birchbox.com/favorites, no expiration date on the card

also, the mereadesso cream is actually the full travel size $28 for 12mL. but the full size is $120 for 50mL so that's actually more expensive ($28.80 for 12mL). the back has a latch so it's not a real foil and you can actually use it multiple times. despite not being super happy with the products, this is a pretty high value box (worth $40+)

Geee whiz that's some expensive cream.  I will feel fancy when I use it, I'd still rather have makeup.

I do like the idea of a travel package being flat like that though, I might save it for our Christmas trip.