Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[Lotus Luxe]

Thanks soooo muc! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I  remember someone else also saying that they had their splurge item as foundation and they got those 3, so I really think they do pay attention to what people put. I am going to try playing around with it to see how next month turns out. I've really never been unhappy with my box because it is only $10/month, but every month after coming on here and seeing that there are always these amazing boxes out there that are worth so much more kind of ticks me off a bit. I mean we are all paying the same price, I kind of wish there was more of a standardish box sent out where people don't get items that SO different. 

 

[lilyelement]

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. 

Sent you a PM /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

Quote: 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.

Yep, the categories don't need to be so specific, and mocking really wasn't necessary. But things like nut allergies and fragrance allergies and allergies to very strong chemicals are real, and it's not an unreasonable idea that out of 20-30 boxes, they can't have some that don't have these kinds of things in them.

 

[pinktergal]

I figured the value of Box 20 as:

creme de rose 13.86   eyeko 15.00   foundation 14.59  ( this seemed weird at fist, but this stuff is $108 per oz!)   joya fragrance 4.20   tili bag   .71   stainiac     2.27     total  50.63

 

[Wida]

For those that got the EYEKO fat stick, how is it's staying power?  I love, love, love fat eyeliners and I've had my eye on this one, but I don't want to buy it if it wears off or creases like so many creamy eyeliner/shadow sticks do (like NYX, even with a primer).  I seem to have rather oily lids and I don't want to waster my money or points on a product that doesn't work for me.  I'm sad that I didn't get it this month to try it myself!

 

[GinaM]

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

I hope you don't get it either.. Way boring! It's like they are either super fab or super drab. Unfortunately, I got the drab. I was hoping for bronzer, or headband, or something fun.

 I got this box too.  Definitely NOT a fun box.  I was happy to get the band-aids though.  Not thrilled with the men's cologne sample or handi-wipes. 

 

[Lotus Luxe]

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.

I agree with you too! I got the luna bar and I have an allergy to it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Maybe we should pitch this idea to them! 

 

[MissLindaJean]

I love the men's cologne for Father's Day..I managed to get a sample in my BB and a few gracious ladies gave/swapped me theirs..So I think it's pretty cool, and it's an EXTRA people! It's not in place of a regular sample, but an add on. I think it'd be great if BB did extras around holidays and stuff...be interesting to see what they'd include!

 

[Playedinloops]

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

I figured the value of Box 20 as:


creme de rose 13.86   eyeko 15.00   foundation 14.59  ( this seemed weird at fist, but this stuff is $108 per oz!)   joya fragrance 4.20   tili bag   .71   stainiac     2.27     total  50.63
is that foundation made of diamonds? 

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

Quote: 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.
I agree with you too! I got the luna bar and I have an allergy to it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Maybe we should pitch this idea to them! 


It would really be pretty simple...on months that include certain types of products like nuts, fragrances, or very strong chemicals that might irritate sensitive skin, they could simply have a designated box or two for people who wish to opt out of each of those things. If they decide to send out another Luna bar, for example, anyone with that checkbox checked would get the designated box without it. Or months that contain things like self tanners and other skin irritants, there could be a sensitive skin box.  Wouldn't be that hard and would save people a lot of grief and complaints.

 

[Lotus Luxe]

I had to send Birchbox an email because my eyeko stick was completely broken and while I was at it I decided to include my thoughts about the food/perfume allergies. I hope they take it into consideration, especially since I received a box with a broken item plus an item I'm allergic to leaving me only with my stainiac, yu-be moisturizing cream, and borghese body soaks /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> oh wellllll 

 

[glamourdolleyes]

I don't mind the cologne at all. My husband loves cologne as much as I love perfume so I will take it, my only gripe is that we/he already received it in his BB Man, so now we will have a double.

I am on the #teammoreperfume wagon. I have SOO many perfumes, I looooove perfumes so samples are awesome, always love them! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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

I love the men's cologne for Father's Day..I managed to get a sample in my BB and a few gracious ladies gave/swapped me theirs..So I think it's pretty cool, and it's an EXTRA people! It's not in place of a regular sample, but an add on. I think it'd be great if BB did extras around holidays and stuff...be interesting to see what they'd include!

 

[FormosaHoney]

My June box, it's really nice, but I don't want to tan or bronze at all....   I'm Asain with many-many freckles (my 5-year old nephew in Taiwan counted my freckles spontaneous when i picked him up, like literally... pointing with his index finger and saying yi-ehr-san...), I've also got some fine lines.  The bronzer's metalic flecks sinks into the fine lines when smoothing, calling attention to the fine lines and together with the freckles, my face just looks way too BUSY...  I'm afraid to try the tanner, as the same thing might happen with the lotion sinking into the fine lines and I'll just look like a 16th century cracked oil painting...  
 
Not complaining, am appreciative of fine consideration on BB's part, I just think samples with sparkles, shimmer and metalic content should not be in the boxes of gals who are say 45+? 
 
Quote: Quote: 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.



Mine was trendy!  Look below for other details...  BTW, where are the details for each box number?  Thanks!!

 


spurge: foundation

style: trendy

skin: medium

age: 49

income: $135,000+

Would love to see other's post in similar format for quick glance comparison?  Sorry just the project management geek in me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />...

 

 

[LAtPoly]

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


nope. it was in my april box along with the befinegate stuff. i think it was called atlier (sp). i got kate spade twirl perfume in march 

Mmmm... That was the Atelier Cologne's Orange Sanguine.  I loved it too.  They had a gift set on Birchbox's store for the smaller size bottle, a full-size soap, and some other small samples that I caved and bought.  It's wonderful.  http://www.birchbox.com/shop/fragrance/atelier-cologne-orange-sanguine-gift-set

I also got the Petit Cherie sample in another box and dug that scent.  But it's very different IMO. 

 

[ashereebee]

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

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???

I'll def. be giving them a try but that was my biggest fear-easy application.  A new adventure for both of us it sounds like! 

 

[pinktergal]

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

is that foundation made of diamonds? 

LOL  I think maybe plutonium. That's even more expensive than diamonds 

 

[MissLindaJean]

Yay, more fume lovers lol... I just like to be able to get a sample and wear it on occasions or for no reason. I used to go perfume shopping with a friend and we'd try the same perfumes on and compare notes. After mixing with skins' chemistry, it was really interesting to smell afterward. The other thing is also that some perfumes don't have longevity and I'd rather not spend my $$ on something that won't last more than an hour or two..I'd rather buy the perfumed lotion lol!!

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

I don't mind the cologne at all. My husband loves cologne as much as I love perfume so I will take it, my only gripe is that we/he already received it in his BB Man, so now we will have a double.

I am on the #teammoreperfume wagon. I have SOO many perfumes, I looooove perfumes so samples are awesome, always love them! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

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


nope. it was in my april box along with the befinegate stuff. i think it was called atlier (sp). i got kate spade twirl perfume in march 
Mmmm... That was the Atelier Cologne's Orange Sanguine.  I loved it too.  They had a gift set on Birchbox's store for the smaller size bottle, a full-size soap, and some other small samples that I caved and bought.  It's wonderful.  http://www.birchbox.com/shop/fragrance/atelier-cologne-orange-sanguine-gift-set

I also got the Petit Cherie sample in another box and dug that scent.  But it's very different IMO. 


I think I must have a broken nose when it comes to the Orange Sanguine...I don't think it smells bad, but to me it smells exactly like bubble bath.

 

[SimplyChelle xX]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
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?
Ive seen a few people post theories that they DO take our beauty profiles into account just NOT in the personal ways we think they do.  I agree and think 95% of the information we give is for various marketing/research purposes. They send our information such as age and income to the companies that give away products through birchbox so that the answers to the feedback questions such as have you heard of this brand? and are you planning to purchase?, etc. will be of more value to them.  Also, they may use most of the other questions in the profile to generate statistics for birchbox marketing purposes as well or maybe to decide what types of tutorials and article to post. I DO think they do use the special concerns such as stretch marks, anti-aging, acne, etc. to decide who will get things such as the apothaderm cream and anti-wrinkle creams that not everyone could have a use for. I dont know for sure but I think this is the most realistic explanation as to why people don't always get their splurge items or things that seem to coincide perfectly with their interests all the time.

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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

I love the men's cologne for Father's Day..I managed to get a sample in my BB and a few gracious ladies gave/swapped me theirs..So I think it's pretty cool, and it's an EXTRA people! It's not in place of a regular sample, but an add on. I think it'd be great if BB did extras around holidays and stuff...be interesting to see what they'd include!

wow that's cool. i wonder if anyone else doesn't want their men's cologne sample? i actually really wanted to smell it and gift it to the guy but i have box 2, no luck !