Birchbox September 2013

[queenofperil]

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

I've been having a problem with my box as well. Mine was in a town 20 minutes away from me and instead of coming straight to my city like it always does, it went to a city 30 minutes away from me (about 50 minutes away from where it was at). The last update was on the 9th and it has stayed in that city since. I feel like just driving down to get my box!!!!!!! I am so excited for the items I'm receiving and will be so pissed if my box gets lost haha. I'm not sure what to do

Mine hasn't updated since the 8th. I never ended up getting a shipping notification, and I still don't have my box. I'm not too worried about it since it hasn't hit its projected delivery date yet, but this is really unusual as far as tracking goes. I've never had any issues with it before.

 

[BeautyLoverIT]

I love the box I got!   I got box 50 and it is outstanding (in my opinion), every product is perfect for me.

 

[LifesLilMystery]

Is anyone else not able to atleast see which box # they are going to be getting? When I look at my box/women's sub page it shows all my previous but still not September. Just curious. I usually know by now.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

well since I posted this on FB i probably won't get a response : but I felt like saying it anyway:

Quote: BB, I just wanted to express my disappointment at how unevenly valued the boxes are this month. I know you have difficulty sometimes because you just receive the samples and put them together, but I was under the impression there was CURATION on your part, which was what we were paying for. One of my boxes received the $28 face creme sample so with the nail polish and other items, it was worth ~$45.

The other box I received had the nail polish ($10), sugarbomb (~$7), a hair sample worth ~$1 even though I indicated on my profile I'm not very interested in hair products, the BCBG perfume sample worth ~$1.50 even though I've asked for less perfumes and have gotten two since that option went up even though my friends who asked for perfumes haven't, and a foot cream foil worth 20 cents.  I understand it's unavoidable some products are worth a lot, but it seems like you do have $2 and less sample you can combine with those instead of sticking them in a bag that already has a lower value.

I'm not super happy with my profile match on either boxes this month. I understand that's how it goes sometimes, which is okay. But with a higher value it at least seems like they're products I would be able to afford sampling otherwise. I've had $16-18 value boxes which I've LOVED because almost everything was a perfect match for me, but it feels like the BB match isn't working for me when I get hair AND perfume products in the same box which I asked for more makeup and skincare (like the Juice Beauty peel), which I know were in other boxes...

Just my thoughts, I'm not trying to be rude. I know other subscribers have asked in the past for you to curate your boxes closer to value against each other. I just hope you'll take my concerns up at the next meeting! Thanks.

 

[PeridotCricket]

  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+)

Thanks for this! I'm already eyeing the Folle de Joie, Atelier, and Vasanti.

The 3YEAR30 code isn't working for me. I've got the Shea Terra soap from the favorites shop in my cart. Is it only valid for people who got a card with a code? Or is it inactive until a certain date? I also tried 3YEARS30.

 

[lexxies22]

GOT MY BOX TODAY AS OF SEPT. 12TH! 



Will trade it away the makeup cleanser and coastal scents. I forgot to include Egyptain Skin Cream in it ! Whoops. Very tiny amt. although. Excited to try the Amika Blow up Spray! Smell is so exoticing!

 

[gemstone]

The 3YEAR30 code isn't working for me. I've got the Shea Terra soap from the favorites shop in my cart. Is it only valid for people who got a card with a code? Or is it inactive until a certain date? I also tried 3YEARS30.

I had to use a different browser for it to work

 

[quene8106]

GOT MY BOX TODAY AS OF SEPT. 12TH! 

Spoiler: Box #5 Weigh .6400 Picture!

Will trade it away the makeup cleanser and coastal scents. I forgot to include Egyptain Skin Cream in it ! Whoops. Very tiny amt. although. Excited to try the Amika Blow up Spray! Smell is so exoticing!

Spoiler: Box #5 Weigh .6400 Picture!

Nice box!

 

[lexxies22]

Nice box!

Thanks.

 

[PeridotCricket]

This is what the list of products next to my September Birchbox picture says I'm getting: Yes Toâ„¢ Grapefruit CC Cream RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer Yes Toâ„¢ Blueberries Cleansing Facial Towelettes Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream Davines This Is a Sea Salt Spray The picture shows: RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer Wine Wipes for Teeth Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Jouer Lip Gloss Serge Normant Hair Spray I also missed reviewing my August Box. Ugh. I was sure I had done the reviews, but, nope, I forgot. I'm waiting until I get my September box to ask Bb CS what's going on with my box page this month. I want to see what's really in it. I want the Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream.

 

[PeridotCricket]

The 3YEAR30 code isn't working for me. I've got the Shea Terra soap from the favorites shop in my cart. Is it only valid for people who got a card with a code? Or is it inactive until a certain date? I also tried 3YEARS30.

I had to use a different browser for it to work

Oh, awesome. Thanks for that tip. It works on my phone. Wish I'd tried that before. I was using a PC at the public library with Internet Explorer.

 

[KayEss]

I just ordered Folle de Joie! I feel so guilty, but with 30% off and $40 in points it cost me $28 instead of $98, plus a free pick two. Even the cheapest perfume isn't that cheap, so I will try not to feel too bad. I have been drooling over that perfume since I got a sample a few months ago. Hoping for an awesome pick two!

 

[lexxies22]

I just ordered Folle de Joie! I feel so guilty, but with 30% off and $40 in points it cost me $28 instead of $98, plus a free pick two. Even the cheapest perfume isn't that cheap, so I will try not to feel too bad. I have been drooling over that perfume since I got a sample a few months ago. Hoping for an awesome pick two!

Wow! I seriously love that perfume!

 

[Moonittude]

I am jelous of those fortunate ladies living near the pop up shop.  It would be great if BB would have an online version of that shop.

I know what you mean, but I'm kind of thankful to live much too far away. A two hour drive away, would be maddening.

 

[ButterflyGrl]

I just ordered Folle de Joie! I feel so guilty, but with 30% off and $40 in points it cost me $28 instead of $98, plus a free pick two. Even the cheapest perfume isn't that cheap, so I will try not to feel too bad. I have been drooling over that perfume since I got a sample a few months ago. Hoping for an awesome pick two!

I'm so glad you got it! Don't feel guilty! Enjoy it!!

 

[camel11]

Reporting back from the BBlocal event... it was great! I'm bummed though... I was first in line for the party and would have been able to get a service done (FOR FREE), but my friend was late! I'm the one with the ticket, so I waited for her, and we missed out. Oh well--- when we left the skies had opened up and any beauty would have been ruined anyways.

I'll say that even paying $15, the box would have been worth it.  I know they said 5, but I got 6 samples, but I bought the Avene Thermal Spring Water (so wasteful, but I'm going on a Greek Mediterranean cruise in two weeks and thought it would be good to keep my skin hydrated on the plane/in the hot sun).

I got:

--Beauty Blender (Finally! I've actually never received one in my box!)

--Pur Minerals Dirty Gal Clay Mask: Not a huge sample, but I have terrible skin so I like to try these products.

--Stila All Day Lip Color (the same that came in some of the boxes)

--Benefit Gimme Brow: Good sized sample, not sure if it was full sized or not, probably about 1/2 size.

--Mally Age Rebel Eyeshadow: I can't remember the color (I'm in bed now), but it was a pretty pewter-ish color. I'm really excited to try this, and FULL SIZE.

--N.4 Hairspray: This was my extra... but it's a better size for my travels!

It was really a really nice event. I have no idea why I was invited for free and they never told us... Perhaps because I've subscribed for so long? Everyone there seemed well-versed in Birchbox. There were definitely a few crashers, and they seemed to let people in if they seemed honest about signing up. 

Katia and Hayley were working the event which I thought was nice. I'll say one was more friendly/helpful/customer-focused than the other, but I won't take that to mean anything because I imagine they have had two really insane weeks -- I wouldn't be standing at that point.

Quite frankly, for all the times I've considered cancelling my box, this event made me happy I didn't. It was such a generous thing and I felt really appreciated as a customer. Even if I had to pay $15, the boxes and the services are worth way more! If I had time, I'd go back for a service!

 

[DonnaD]

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

This is what the list of products next to my September Birchbox picture says I'm getting:

Yes Toâ„¢ Grapefruit CC Cream
RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer
Yes Toâ„¢ Blueberries Cleansing Facial Towelettes
Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream
Davines This Is a Sea Salt Spray

The picture shows:

RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer
Wine Wipes for Teeth
Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel
Jouer Lip Gloss
Serge Normant Hair Spray

I also missed reviewing my August Box. Ugh. I was sure I had done the reviews, but, nope, I forgot.

I'm waiting until I get my September box to ask Bb CS what's going on with my box page this month. I want to see what's really in it. I want the Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream.

Where on birchbox do you go to see what's going to be in your box?

 

[daniellerose]

Okay so my shipping finally updated! However, my projected delivery date changed to September 16th instead of the 12th and the weight also changed. I find that interesting..and also frustrating since I SHOULD of  really gotten my box on the 10th. The weight is a tiny bit lighter, not enough to worry as scales differ. Has anyone else ever had this problem? Looks like my box went right past me earlier this week and then back past me today. It's only 20 minutes away...WHY ?? I would upload pictures of the tracking but there is an error every time I try to upload them.

I'm also extremely jealous of everyone who can go to the pop up shop!! It looks like so much fun! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[outdoorbarbie92]

I saw someone got the golden ticket on instagram!!!

 

[Dots]

I just ordered Folle de Joie! I feel so guilty, but with 30% off and $40 in points it cost me $28 instead of $98, plus a free pick two. Even the cheapest perfume isn't that cheap, so I will try not to feel too bad. I have been drooling over that perfume since I got a sample a few months ago. Hoping for an awesome pick two!

Wow! I seriously love that perfume!

Aw...I am about to do the same. I have had the perfume in my cart for a long time and was trying to save my points longer but the 30% off is too good.