Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[sofivv18]

I got this box

 

[sofivv18]

And I'm sooo happy with it unlike last months..i really wanted the staniac and im excited about the eyeliner!

 

[yanelib27]

Originally Posted by Sparkle17 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Yes, when I click on the box tab it just says "your first box will ship soon!"  Then when I click on June box tab it shows all of the items that are in this months box.  I dont have any feedback options and my welcome email says that I will get a shipping notification on Wednesday.  I am praying for a June box ! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Oh so you JUST signed up then. I think maybe you should give it until after it ships to check what you are getting? I do believe you will get a June box but you can always call and ask them

 

[yanelib27]

Originally Posted by Meggpi /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I think it's a bit of an unreasonable request that you can opt out of products.  In order to make a box that fits the specific needs of every person there would need to be hundreds of box variations.  So X-person like fragrance (but wait, they DO if it isn't fruity or floral or musky or white or green) AND doesn't like tanner and Y-person don't know how to put on liquid eyeliner AND is allergic to nuts, and Z person doesn't leave the house until it is dark and doesn't need spf etc, what do you expect from a sample service?  If makeup items are worth more, how can they fairly balance boxes if people are opting out of everything?  People are way too complex for this to be feasible.  They have services where you can pick what you want, and those have their own drawbacks so it is a trade off. 

I am getting a headband and have a hard time wearing them because the ledge of the back of my head isn't deep enough to hold them in place, surely there should be a check box for head shape.

Iagree with this.

 

[Sparkle17]

Oh ok thanks for the advice!  I signed up like 2 weeks ago and wasnt sure what to expect when they say "welcome box"
 

 

[Lotus Luxe]

I'm really sorry in advance if this was asked but the 68 pages are really overwhelming to search through. For anyone who got the Stila One-Step, the stania, and the tili bag..... would you mind please sharing with me what you filled out on your questionnaire thingy? I feel like I seriously always get the boxes that are worth the least so I want to change mine up and see if I get better things next time. 

 

[yanelib27]

Originally Posted by Sparkle17 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh ok thanks for the advice!  I signed up like 2 weeks ago and wasnt sure what to expect when they say "welcome box"

But to answer your question, the welcome box is usually a mix of that months products and old 'customer favorites' which to me, means left overs (lol) but they are usually good leftovers. I myself am getting something in a box that they have sent maybe the last 5 months or so, and its my 4th box on that account. So you just never really know what you will get. Except that if you already got it once, you shouldnt receive it again.

 

[Playedinloops]

Originally Posted by Meggpi /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I think it's a bit of an unreasonable request that you can opt out of products.  In order to make a box that fits the specific needs of every person there would need to be hundreds of box variations.  So X-person like fragrance (but wait, they DO if it isn't fruity or floral or musky or white or green) AND doesn't like tanner and Y-person don't know how to put on liquid eyeliner AND is allergic to nuts, and Z person doesn't leave the house until it is dark and doesn't need spf etc, what do you expect from a sample service?  If makeup items are worth more, how can they fairly balance boxes if people are opting out of everything?  People are way too complex for this to be feasible.  They have services where you can pick what you want, and those have their own drawbacks so it is a trade off. 

I am getting a headband and have a hard time wearing them because the ledge of the back of my head isn't deep enough to hold them in place, surely there should be a check box for head shape.

I agree! A check box for head shape is a rly good idea and birchbox should for sure consider including it in the profile and seriously consider it every month. 

 

[Playedinloops]

Originally Posted by Lotus Luxe /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm really sorry in advance if this was asked but the 68 pages are really overwhelming to search through. For anyone who got the Stila One-Step, the stania, and the tili bag..... would you mind please sharing with me what you filled out on your questionnaire thingy? I feel like I seriously always get the boxes that are worth the least so I want to change mine up and see if I get better things next time. 

Staniac is in every box!! 

Oh wait, you meant all three of those together, right? 

(reading comprehension, not my strong suit). 

 

[Bflopolska]

Box 7 it is! I don't have any real gripe with it, thought I don't exactly trust those self-tan wipes--last time I tried a similar product, I ended up very uneven and streaky. And for all I know I might like the Varvatos enough to use it myself; my Louie-Pie won't touch cologne and insists on unscented shower products. I have to be happy that at least he showers daily. I have no issue with wearing a man's scent if I like it. I have Varvatos Artisan and it's one of my favorite warmer-weather fragrances.

 

[yanelib27]

Originally Posted by Lotus Luxe /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm really sorry in advance if this was asked but the 68 pages are really overwhelming to search through. For anyone who got the Stila One-Step, the stania, and the tili bag..... would you mind please sharing with me what you filled out on your questionnaire thingy? I feel like I seriously always get the boxes that are worth the least so I want to change mine up and see if I get better things next time. 

Maybe leave it all blank and see what you get? lol na Im just having some fun.. I think it is the consensus on this forum that BB doesn't take the beauty profile into account.. but maybe change up your age and income level?

 

[TheNittyPretty]

Originally Posted by Meggpi /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I think it's a bit of an unreasonable request that you can opt out of products.  In order to make a box that fits the specific needs of every person there would need to be hundreds of box variations.  So X-person like fragrance (but wait, they DO if it isn't fruity or floral or musky or white or green) AND doesn't like tanner and Y-person don't know how to put on liquid eyeliner AND is allergic to nuts, and Z person doesn't leave the house until it is dark and doesn't need spf etc, what do you expect from a sample service?  If makeup items are worth more, how can they fairly balance boxes if people are opting out of everything?  People are way too complex for this to be feasible.  They have services where you can pick what you want, and those have their own drawbacks so it is a trade off. 

I am getting a headband and have a hard time wearing them because the ledge of the back of my head isn't deep enough to hold them in place, surely there should be a check box for head shape.

 Don't get me wrong... I love Birchbox, I love the element of surprise (even if my box is sub-par compared to other boxes) and I use the products I get (unless it's an empty Dr. Jart Tube, LOL!). But I think if they are going to be sending food items, the do need an allergy part on the profile we fill out. But that's just me.

 

[Bflopolska]

Originally Posted by Lotus Luxe /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm really sorry in advance if this was asked but the 68 pages are really overwhelming to search through. For anyone who got the Stila One-Step, the stania, and the tili bag..... would you mind please sharing with me what you filled out on your questionnaire thingy? I feel like I seriously always get the boxes that are worth the least so I want to change mine up and see if I get better things next time. 

Mine was almost a year and a half ago, but I think I put makeup for a splurge and that my style was more classic than trendy.

I did notice one thing last I checked though. On my very first profile questionnaire, I remember being asked if I would mind foil packets if a deluxe sample were not available. That question is no longer there.

 

[Bflopolska]

Originally Posted by TheNittyPretty /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 Don't get me wrong... I love Birchbox, I love the element of surprise (even if my box is sub-par compared to other boxes) and I use the products I get (unless it's an empty Dr. Jart Tube, LOL!). But I think if they are going to be sending food items, the do need an allergy part on the profile we fill out. But that's just me.

I'm going to agree wholeheartedly on this one. I've heard of people who have kids with nut allergies so severe that a classmate who had peanut butter for breakfast could send someone to the ER an hour and several miles on a school bus later. My husband has a coconut allergy and I'm always a bit nervous when I get something new, in case it could trigger him. For that matter, I think there should also be a perfume opt-out. (Not that I would use it--I love all the perfume I can get!) I don't think these two things would be too much to ask, considering that this is a health issue and not a beauty matter.

 

[Pellen]

Originally Posted by ashereebee /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am also getting box 12.   How do you feel about the eyelashes?  I have never used them before.  (that is the one thing on my body that I do like! lol)

I am kinda excited about them, I have pretty awesome lashes but they aren't as thick as I would like, I have thought about buying them in the store but couldn't justify buying them, so sampling is good for me. I have never used them either though, hopefully application is easy???

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

I just called them to ask about my shipping date cos i re-started my 2nd account today (couldn't resist) and she said i would be getting a june box, not a welcome box, (but possibly just for a re-start?) and that it would most likely be shipping on the 13th with the next wave.  so, not waiting til 15th like a new one but late cos i was slow to cave in to my obsession /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[margo0929]

Anyone who got the tanning towelettes how many did you receive? My box had 2 but it was missing the tili bag which stincks because I was going to use it to pack for my trip Wednesday. I got box #6 fyi.

 

[amberlamps]

Originally Posted by margo0929 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Anyone who got the tanning towelettes how many did you receive? My box had 2 but it was missing the tili bag which stincks because I was going to

use it to pack for my trip Wednesday. I got box #6 fyi.

If your box is missing something that it should have, e-mail BB and they'll fix it.

 

[onthecontrary]

Originally Posted by Lotus Luxe /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm really sorry in advance if this was asked but the 68 pages are really overwhelming to search through. For anyone who got the Stila One-Step, the stania, and the tili bag..... would you mind please sharing with me what you filled out on your questionnaire thingy? I feel like I seriously always get the boxes that are worth the least so I want to change mine up and see if I get better things next time. 

I got those 3 things together,  I have my splurge item set to foundation, fair skin, age: 23, income: 135K +

edit: these are the things I think they considered for theses items. I think they usually look at age/income and then depending on what the "big ticket" items are that month then they look at splurge, coloring, hair type, etc. 

 

[mega789]

Originally Posted by Bflopolska /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm going to agree wholeheartedly on this one. I've heard of people who have kids with nut allergies so severe that a classmate who had peanut butter for breakfast could send someone to the ER an hour and several miles on a school bus later. My husband has a coconut allergy and I'm always a bit nervous when I get something new, in case it could trigger him. For that matter, I think there should also be a perfume opt-out. (Not that I would use it--I love all the perfume I can get!) I don't think these two things would be too much to ask, considering that this is a health issue and not a beauty matter.

Agreed 100%