Birchbox September 2013

[MinnieMuffin]

I received my box today.  I got box #5:  https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/september-2013/september-2013-bb5  

It was just an okay box for me.  I was surprised to see several former Ipsy and Beauty Army samples show up in the Birchboxes this month, and since I received two of those samples in my box, it was a little less fun for me this month.  Also, I received the coastal scents quad in an odd color family, reds.  (The colors are sundried, Victorian Ruby, Fine Wine, and Vintage Burgundy.)  I wear a lot of these colors during the fall, but I don't know how I feel about red eye shadow!  

 

[LadyK]

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That's so weird, especially after reading the description of the products on the BB website. I'll be interested to see how my hair reacts to it, I hate that you had to waste $40 to find out it didn't work with your hair though :[
I got the shampoo and conditioner last month and have really liked them.  They didn't dry out my hair at all.  I have somewhat fine hair that can get oily sometimes.  I don't really use styling tools or blowdry.  I also loved the little bottles and have been using them as travel bottles that I can fill with whatever I want.  I would buy the full sized but the price is too much at the moment.  If I ever get enough self restraint to save up more than 100 points I would probably buy these.  I hope they work for you.  I know hair types are very individual. 

(Have to add that my hubby really liked the smell

)

 

[JHP07]

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  I don't have a clicky truck yet, so I hope my box uploads tomorrow (lately, my box has been uploading on the 11th).

Sorry to go off topic with the Birchbox local NYC event...but I thought some ladies would appreciate knowing what was on the sample wall! Info's in the spoiler...

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v0ltagekid and I were able to meet - coincidentally, we were standing right next to each other in the waiting line to get into the event! 

Some of the items from the sample were actually full size:

- Benefit they're real mascara, $23 retail value

- DDF protective eye cream, $55 retail value

- Juice Beauty reflecting gloss, $15 retail value

- Mally age rebel waterproof shadow stick, $30 retail value

- Marcelle gentle make-up remover for sensitive eyes, $13 retail value

- Marcelle Xtension plus mascara, $14 retail value

- Pop beauty pouty pop crayon, $25 for a full-size kit of 6

Here's the list of products on the sample wall:





It's open to the public from Sept. 12-16 and it'll cost $15 to make your own Birchbox.

Thanks for this info! How long was the wait? I have an appointment... so I guess I can just go right in? I'm trying to figure out when I need to leave work and what train I can get back home, because my life revolves around public transit.

The event started at 6:30 - I think I got there around 6:40 (give or take a few minutes) and waited a few minutes before they let us in.

It's hard to say what the wait time will be when it's open to the public, but I would get there ~ 10 minutes before the appointment start time.  

 

[KayEss]

Quote: Originally Posted by MinnieMuffin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I received my box today.  I got box #5:  https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/september-2013/september-2013-bb5  

It was just an okay box for me.  I was surprised to see several former Ipsy and Beauty Army samples show up in the Birchboxes this month, and since I received two of those samples in my box, it was a little less fun for me this month.  Also, I received the coastal scents quad in an odd color family, reds.  (The colors are sundried, Victorian Ruby, Fine Wine, and Vintage Burgundy.)  I wear a lot of these colors during the fall, but I don't know how I feel about red eye shadow!  
Ew, that sounds all kind of weird. I don't blame you for being a little miffed.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Box 45 for me!  So excited!  I think it's an awesome box

I'm happy to be getting perfumes again (and this one sounds yummy!), I'm so excited to try this Caudalie Hand Cream, I'm THRILLED to get the Hedge Fund polish (my first choice!), I'm OK with Coastal Scents, hoping to get a good quad (the one pictured would be great!).

My only question is on the hair thing - Is it the Wrap-Up?  Because the product link goes to the Half-Up.  I'm happy either way, just wanting to check if anyone knows what it will be!

 

[curlymason]

Just saw my updated page. I'm so not thrilled that I'm getting Coola again. I didn't like it the first time three months ago. All the different options out there, and I get a very similar product...oh, but this is Matte instead of Classic cucumber. Sigh.

 

[Ashitude]

I tried the Salt spray and the Mally mascara. Love them both. The hair spray smells awesome and I always like the way my hair looks with the salt sprays. The mascara looks good and lasted all day with no flakes. Boxes like these make me love my BB so much more. Would having 4 subs be over kill? LOL

 

[puppymomofthree]

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Box 45 for me!  So excited!  I think it's an awesome box :icon_chee

Spoiler: Box 45 Contents

Spoiler: Box 45 Contents

Spoiler: My thoughts!

I'm happy to be getting perfumes again (and this one sounds yummy!), I'm so excited to try this Caudalie Hand Cream, I'm THRILLED to get the Hedge Fund polish (my first choice!), I'm OK with Coastal Scents, hoping to get a good quad (the one pictured would be great!). My only question is on the hair thing - Is it the Wrap-Up?  Because the product link goes to the Half-Up.  I'm happy either way, just wanting to check if anyone knows what it will be!

That is the half wrap. You are a lucky girl! I have the full sized one and use it 2-3 times a week!

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

I actually really like the wine colored CS quad in 'Queen of Hearts' that I received. I think the colors will be great for fall!

Spoiler

Top to bottom: 

Vintage Burgundy

Fine Wine

Victorian Ruby

Sundried

 

[Kristine Walker]

 One of mine (have 2 subs) arrived today and this was the first time ever I did not like a single item! My punishment box is #26.  Luckily I'm in a nail polish CS so someone else will get my Fox Hunt, the rest of box will go into an after Christmas CS. Sad panda to not get the Elizabth Arden lip gloss.

  My second sub has Mally mascara and Hedge Fund polish, so when it gets here it will redeem box 26 a touch. On to anticipating October!

 

[Jazbot]

The event started at 6:30 - I think I got there around 6:40 (give or take a few minutes) and waited a few minutes before they let us in. It's hard to say what the wait time will be when it's open to the public, but I would get there ~ 10 minutes before the appointment start time.  

awesome!! Do you know if they were picky with how many samples were being taken?

 

[JHP07]

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The event started at 6:30 - I think I got there around 6:40 (give or take a few minutes) and waited a few minutes before they let us in.

It's hard to say what the wait time will be when it's open to the public, but I would get there ~ 10 minutes before the appointment start time.  
awesome!! Do you know if they were picky with how many samples were being taken?
LOL...Jazbot,I know you're a sample queen 

While we were in line for the sample wall, a Birchbox staffer gave us an empty box and told us to make our own Birchbox with 4-5 items. I took 5 deluxe/full size items and a twistband (so 6 items total). The ladies that were immediately in front of me took 5 items. However, I did see some Instagram pics of Birchboxes from the event that contained more than 5 items. 

Honestly, I'm kind of tempted to pay $15 and go again when Birchbox Local is open to the public...yeah, the hoarder instincts are kicking in!

 

[ZeeOmega]

I've had a subscription sitting in my cart for a few weeks now. Still debating on if I should pull the trigger. For all I know the transaction won't go through since I did get off the waitlist weeks ago- I was about to finish the transaction then, and then held off to think. I just figured they would have removed it from my cart when my time expired. Part of me is curious to see if it is possible to just stick a subscription in a cart an not worry about the waitlist. But I just bought my husband an interview suit on top of other life expenses....

But Hedge Fund... I never wear polishes, but something like the green always seems to sing to me and tell me that it will be different this time.

I read the description of the wrap-up in the BB shop and they now have me wanting to re-watch Romeo + Juliet and relive all of that 90s teenage angst.

 

[pink65419]

 Ok first box ? is it normal for your tracking to not work? Mine has been the same for 2 days when I click the little truck it  just says Tracking information for this piece is unavailable at this time. Tracking may take 24-48 hours after your mail piece has shipped. Please check back at a later time for additional information.  And in my acc. it still says Processing. So just wondering if this is just how the shipping works?

 

[gemstone]

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   Ok first box ? is it normal for your tracking to not work? Mine has been the same for 2 days when I click the little truck it  just says Tracking information for this piece is unavailable at this time. Tracking may take 24-48 hours after your mail piece has shipped. Please check back at a later time for additional information.  And in my acc. it still says Processing. So just wondering if this is just how the shipping works?

Yes, that's how it works.  Also, your account will always say processing because it is an automatic charge each month

 

[Meeesha]

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  Aw man. Not all too psyched about my box.

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  CC creams tend to fit my ghost-pale skin tone 5% of the time so we'll see with this one. I already have the exact Benefit lip gloss sample from a Sephora order (otherwise I'd be really pleased about it!) and the other two just don't excite me. Thanks to the nail polish for saving the box, better luck for me next time! 

Box twin!  I'm exact the opposite though - excited to try everything else BUT the nail polish. 

I wish BB allowed us to opt out of nail polish (for those of us who don't use it)

 

[queenofperil]

Quote: Originally Posted by pink65419 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
   Ok first box ? is it normal for your tracking to not work? Mine has been the same for 2 days when I click the little truck it  just says Tracking information for this piece is unavailable at this time. Tracking may take 24-48 hours after your mail piece has shipped. Please check back at a later time for additional information.  And in my acc. it still says Processing. So just wondering if this is just how the shipping works?

Well, you said two days and it says on the site it takes around 48 hours. It'll probably be up by tomorrow.

 

[Meeesha]

I'm actually really excited to try the Yes To Blueberries Cleansing Facial Towelettes!  By any chance, do any of you ladies know how many towelettes come in the sample? 

I really hope it's enough to assess if it'll make me breakout etc...

 

[pink65419]

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[KayEss]

Quote: Originally Posted by Meeesha /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm actually really excited to try the Yes To Blueberries Cleansing Facial Towelettes!  By any chance, do any of you ladies know how many towelettes come in the sample? 

I really hope it's enough to assess if it'll make me breakout etc...

I saw a picture with them in it earlier and I want to say there were 8 in the package? I'm probably 75% sure.