Birchbox September 2013

[basementsong]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Yeah I agree. I'm curious to know how closely they're actually following that perfume limitation thing though because I've asked for more perfume since they added that option and haven't received perfume since January. I'm hoping they all haven't been going to people who don't want them!
I updated my profile to the "I'd prefer no more than 6 perfume samples/year" option and I haven't received perfume since May! The last one I got was the Marc Jacobs Fabulous, which I didn't personally care for. Of course, I received the Taylor Swift and Juicy perfumes (glad to get those out of the way!!) and the one perfume sample from BB I got that I L-O-V-E is the Jouer rollerball! Just wish the scent lasted longer on me. However, I got the sample of the Jouer last November, and even though it looks teeny I still have like half of it left! And I use it a lot.

I wish I'd get the Folle de Joie or something from Atelier Cologne since they both seem so well received here! But of course changing my preference to less perfume has left me with none samples in my past four boxed. Duh!

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by basementsong /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I updated my profile to the "I'd prefer no more than 6 perfume samples/year" option and I haven't received perfume since May! The last one I got was the Marc Jacobs Fabulous, which I didn't personally care for. Of course, I received the Taylor Swift and Juicy perfumes (glad to get those out of the way!!) and the one perfume sample from BB I got that I L-O-V-E is the Jouer rollerball! Just wish the scent lasted longer on me. However, I got the sample of the Jouer last November, and even though it looks teeny I still have like half of it left! And I use it a lot.

I wish I'd get the Folle de Joie or something from Atelier Cologne since they both seem so well received here! But of course changing my preference to less perfume has left me with none samples in my past four boxed. Duh!

the atelier scents are AMAZING. very mature and seductive, so different from the taylor swift and juicy perfumes. kind of reminded me of juliette has a gun. i'd love to get more of either of those brands! 

 

[thebeverley3]

Anyone remember the discount codes for the Harvey Prince?

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by thebeverley3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Anyone remember the discount codes for the Harvey Prince?

I know one was TRYFLIRT i think there might have been one other TRY____ combination that worked.

 

[dressupthedog]

I used TRYFLING a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Antidentite]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
the atelier scents are AMAZING. very mature and seductive, so different from the taylor swift and juicy perfumes. kind of reminded me of juliette has a gun. i'd love to get more of either of those brands! 


I agree that the Atelier scents are amazing but their lasting power isn't very good.  I have the sampler set and a full sized Orange Sanguine (that i loooove)  but the smell is gone in less than an hour.  I spray it in the morning to wake me up, I just wished it lasted longer.  My friend agrees, shes obessed with Vanilla Intensee and says it doesn't last more than an hour. 

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

I agree that the Atelier scents are amazing but their lasting power isn't very good.  I have the sampler set and a full sized Orange Sanguine (that i loooove)  but the smell is gone in less than an hour.  I spray it in the morning to wake me up, I just wished it lasted longer.  My friend agrees, shes obessed with Vanilla Intensee and says it doesn't last more than an hour. 

I've tried the rose and the patchouli ones, and I'll agree that the staying power wasn't that long. Maybe a few hours, and then after that it was very very faint. I think that's the main reason I haven't ordered one because they're so expensive.

 

[celiajuno]

I have not had perfume since January either even though I have the "Awesome I can't get enough" checked.  I do not have makeup checked but if they are sampling lipstick or lip gloss it will be in my box. In the 23 months I have been subscribed I have received 12 lip products. I like lip products but I would like a little variety. Come on Birchbox, mix it up a little. Send me some tea and perfume every once in a while.

 

[PR Rosebud]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I know one was TRYFLIRT i think there might have been one other TRY____ combination that worked.

I also used TRYFLING a couple of weeks ago. Like she said above you can try TRY then the name. Also you can try WELCOME for free shipping. It would not let me use both though.

 

[JimmyJazz]

Just got in from checking my mailbox - BB arrived.

Ruffian in Hedge Fund (which seems to be the popular color for those getting their boxes this week.)

Beauty Protector Shampoo and Conditioner - I look forward to using this

Mereadeso moisturizer - I am digging how they packaged this foil packet.  It smells really nice and feels great on the skin.  The price tag however makes me want to puke.

GlamNaural cream blushes - 3 small foil packets.  Tells you to apply sparingly.  My thoughts on the packaging - for something like this - a little jar would have been better. Let's face it - foil packets can totally either give you not enough or explode the product into your hand.  I will have to be very careful with this.

 

[easybreezy]

Quote: Originally Posted by basementsong /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I updated my profile to the "I'd prefer no more than 6 perfume samples/year" option and I haven't received perfume since May! The last one I got was the Marc Jacobs Fabulous, which I didn't personally care for. Of course, I received the Taylor Swift and Juicy perfumes (glad to get those out of the way!!) and the one perfume sample from BB I got that I L-O-V-E is the Jouer rollerball! Just wish the scent lasted longer on me. However, I got the sample of the Jouer last November, and even though it looks teeny I still have like half of it left! And I use it a lot.

I wish I'd get the Folle de Joie or something from Atelier Cologne since they both seem so well received here! But of course changing my preference to less perfume has left me with none samples in my past four boxed. Duh!

The last perfume sample I received was in February (my third Juicy brand one).  I checked off to receive less perfume samples, but I might change it to receive more since it seems like they are sending out much nicer ones recently.

 

[thebeverley3]

Thank you everyone for the codes. I just couldn't remember. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[luckyme502]

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


That is just the main box page link, not your box number! You maybe got box 1 but there is a good chance you didn't! (Scroll down and click the small picture of this months box)

 

[Squidling]

Quote: Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Annoyed that I'm getting box 41. I don't have any damn hair and half of my box consists of hair products. I already got the nipple balm in a pick two so the only redeeming thing in the entire box is the purple nail polish. The only thing I checked off for hair is that it is too short for a ponytail and by my profile pics you can see how short that is lol.
 Oh man. There should be another short hair option. "Too short for a ponytail" is a touch vague. I think your chances of trading the hair stuff are great this go around since so many people got box dupes.

 

[Charity1217]

I have not had perfume since January either even though I have the "Awesome I can't get enough" checked.  I do not have makeup checked but if they are sampling lipstick or lip gloss it will be in my box. In the 23 months I have been subscribed I have received 12 lip products. I like lip products but I would like a little variety. Come on Birchbox, mix it up a little. Send me some tea and perfume every once in a while.

I am the opposite. I have makeup checked and would love to get every lip product they send out but I almost never get them.

 

[quene8106]

Quote: Originally Posted by JimmyJazz /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Quene - I hope you don't mind, but your post prompted me to write to BB about including an option for those who have super short hair/ no hair at all. All hair types should be included.

I have seen on other forums that ladies who have been going through chemo or have other medical issues that cause loss of hair (alopecia) that get these sub boxes to help them get through a tough time. A good friend of my husband's just had to shave her beautiful mane off because of chemo causing the hair to break off. She expressed how difficult and surreal it was to have it shaved off.  These ladies have also prompted me to write to BB as well.

Who needs to be reminded of what they are lacking when it is not their choice. 
aww thank you! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> That's the point that I'm trying to get across with the "too short for a ponytail" hair.  There are women out there with hair (or lack of) like Sinead O'Connor, me with just a teeny bit of hair, women with short hair like Halle Berry and then women with bobs (i.e. salt n pepa in the 80s) with hair long enough for hair samples but too short for a ponytail.  I am glad that they added this option but it needs a little bit more tweaking, especially since i got a twistband recently -_- /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[pink65419]

is there any one on here that can help me? I can't seem to post images or anything?

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by Charity1217 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I am the opposite. I have makeup checked and would love to get every lip product they send out but I almost never get them.

Same. I'm thinking about unchecking it BAHA.

 

[MissRoe]

Quote: Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I have noticed that lots of people are receiving box 7.  I wonder if they had a lot of those products.  My 2nd account finally updated and I'm getting box 1.  I am so excited for this box!  https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1  I seem to be getting the nail polish in the same color in both boxes, I may trade or gift one of them.  Now if only my shipping would update so I would have some idea when I'm getting all my wonderful products!

yes, I wonder why there are SO many people getting box #7. I, myself was lucky enough to get 3 of them this month... 

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by pink65419 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

is there any one on here that can help me? I can't seem to post images or anything?

Hi pink. If you have a photo saved to your computer, you can add a photo by clicking the "insert" image icon (to the left of the film reel one) in the text editor box, clicking upload files, finding the file you would like to add, selecting the size you would like to make it, and then hitting submit.

If there's something with that that isn't working right let me know and I can try to help you!