Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[calexxia]

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


Dude! Bronzer and tanning wipes are FOR pale people, wouldn't you love to look a little tanner?!  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I wouldn't! I LOVE being pale!

 

[JessicaMarie]

Super excited! Estimated delivery date was Saturday, but if everything goes well, it seems it's on track to get here by tomorrow. Let's hope they keep this up for next month since I'm leaving for vacation on the 14th. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[mjkdior713]

 Just signed up for a second box.  Just gonna do this for 2 or 3 months for fun.  But if I signed up yesterday, does anyone know if I will get a June box (this month) or have to wait til July for it?

 

[injectionenvy]

Has anybody tried the self tanning wipes yet? Reviews? They are coming in my box (which should hopefully be here today)  I'm actually looking forward to trying these. I am really pale and don't have time to go out in the sun, so I'm hoping these work well and don't turn me orange.

 

[Playedinloops]

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

Has anybody tried the self tanning wipes yet? Reviews? They are coming in my box (which should hopefully be here today)  I'm actually looking forward to trying these. I am really pale and don't have time to go out in the sun, so I'm hoping these work well and don't turn me orange.

I had received them in another beauty box (got them in this one too, blech), and they weren't terrible, but they didn't look natural that is for sure. I am super pale and I like it that way, so I'm not sure why I bothered trying them before, lol. I'll hand them off to my sister. 

 

[Jazbot]

Finally got Weight:

Weight (lbs.):
0.5370

I should get it today tho!

 

[iugirl13]

my fat stick wasn't in a box. i got the dark teal-y color though. was the black the only one that came in a box? i don't rather care, I'd rather not waste packaging that i'm going to toss anyways but did anyone else get one out of the box?

That's weird that yours didn't come in a box! I thought I saw others in a box.

 

[mjkdior713]

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

Has anybody tried the self tanning wipes yet? Reviews? They are coming in my box (which should hopefully be here today)  I'm actually looking forward to trying these. I am really pale and don't have time to go out in the sun, so I'm hoping these work well and don't turn me orange.

My mom got them in her box (and is probably cashing in points to buy them) so she let me use one (since the box came with 2).  I used it last night.  I notice a natural tan look with no orange.  I am happy with it, but I wish the towel was a tad larger.  I felt it was a little hard to evenly distribute all over my body (and I'm tiny), but no streaks and no orange! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MakeupA]

I received 2 of the same boxes last month so I logged in and changed a few items on my profile and now I'm happy that I'm getting three different boxes this month! Some of the highlights for me are:

Account 1-Eyeko liquid eyeliner

Account 2-Minimizing pore mask and juliette has a gun perfume (just because the name intrigues me!)

Account 3-juicy couture (I loved the viva la juicy from my very 1st box) the headband (this should be perfect for when I workout), and the joeur tint.

I was going to mention the staniac but then I realized everyone is getting one this month in each box. Overall I'm pretty pleased and excited. I love bb

 

[lauravee]

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

I have this theory that they *do* consider the splurge item, but in the opposite way that you might expect.  They look at it as something they *know* you will spend money on, so why bother sending samples to try to convince you to buy something you're already going to buy?  

My splurge is set to nail polish and last month I got a Color Club polish (that i LOVE!) . I didn't get a mini Zoya in the box that others were getting them in though (April I think?) - so who knows! 

 

[Pattycakes]

Surely someone wants to give me their green deer headband....right?  Pretty please?  GOT ONE!  Thanks!! However, if someone still has a red polka-dot one, I might trade for it, too!

My full list is here: https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/126217/bare-minerals-buxom-smashbox-and-birchbox-other-samples-more

From this box for trade is:

• Comodynes Urban cosmetics Self Tanning Towlette (2) NEW!
• Eyeko Fat Eye Stick (full size) NEW! (Black) Pending for the headband /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
  
• Tili Bag - (Lime Green Leopard Print) NEW!
  

 

[bloo]

Here's mine for this month. Some exciting things, but I know I won't be using the tanning wipes. Loved that I got a full sized item this month unlike last month.

 

[TheNittyPretty]

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

My basic feelings on it are that if I have to fill out a "beauty profile," then that should be taken into account.

Also, I think food allergies should definitely be taken into account, because although you can certainly throw the item out, you never know what state the packaging could be in.

That being said, I can understand not being able to fully cater to every single demand customers have, but with 20+ boxes, it should be a little easier than with a singular box.

 Exactly! If there is a tiny hole or tear in the package and the allergens get air-born, it could cause severe reactions including anaphylactic shock and even death. I'm not allergic to peanuts but I am allergic to brazil nuts to the point where my throat closes shut. This is why peanut butter is banned in some schools... it's too much of a liability so kids can't even take peanut butter and jelly sandwiches unless they use Wow Butter which is made with Soybeans instead of peanuts and they either have to label their lunch box or fill out a form stating there's no peanuts. Out of 26 boxes this month... 2 boxes had these luna bars in them (in peanut butter cookie flavor and even the description describes it as "Peanut Butter Goodness, LOL!) and one person so far that I know of who's allergic got that box. Out of 24 other boxes, how hard would it have been to send one of those to an allergic person? My box has the Luna bar but no perfume samples... how hard would it be to send that box to a perfume-sensitive person? Out of 40 new products... plus older products in 26 different boxes, how hard is it to have 2 different boxes with no perfume, 2 different boxes with no food items, and 2 different boxes with neither food nor perfume (that leaves makeup, skin care, hair care, nail polish, accessories,etc...). That STILL leaves 20 box combinations for everyone else! And if there's fewer box combinations of that month... then make up 1 box of each instead of 2. Doesn't sound difficult to me.

  Enough of that rant, LOL! I'm still waiting for my box to get here... should get here today or tomorrow, YAY! I'm actually excited about the box I'm getting and can't wait to try the Eyeko fat stick and the staniac! Plus, even though I'm not going on a vacation, the bath soak will give me a "Calgon, Take me Away!" moment, LOL!

 

[Jazbot]

Has BB ever given out lipsticks?

 

[Katie-Gaslight]

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

I wouldn't! I LOVE being pale!

I second that!

 

[Liber Vix]

Has pretty much everyone gotten their shipping notices yet? I haven't gotten mine plus my May box is still up on my profile and I'm not getting any hits with the feedback button on the new items. I always get a shipping notice by the 9th or 10th like clockwork so it's very odd I haven't gotten one yet. Have no idea what the issue could be.

 

[peebeenjay]

Originally Posted by mjkdior713 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 Just signed up for a second box.  Just gonna do this for 2 or 3 months for fun.  But if I signed up yesterday, does anyone know if I will get a June box (this month) or have to wait til July for it?

i'm not sure how it works, i think they may open up spots while they are still in shipping cycles? my first month was last month and i think i signed up on the 10th and still got a box? i referred a friend and she signed up about a week or week and a half after that and didn't get an invite until june started shipping BUT i referred another friend in the first week of june and she got an invite just yesterday.

 

[mjkdior713]

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

i'm not sure how it works, i think they may open up spots while they are still in shipping cycles? my first month was last month and i think i signed up on the 10th and still got a box? i referred a friend and she signed up about a week or week and a half after that and didn't get an invite until june started shipping BUT i referred another friend in the first week of june and she got an invite just yesterday.

Thanks.  I guess I'll give BB a call and ask.  Just curious.

 

[tameloy]

I have on the Stila bronzer today and LOVE it. I don't put it all over my face like they suggest though. That doesn't make much sense. I used it where I would normally contour with my powdered bronzer. It looks very natural and it has some serious staying power! This might be a new staple for me.

 

[pinktergal]

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

Has BB ever given out lipsticks?

Yes, I got a full sized lippy a few boxes ago. It had a $29 retail value. Too bad it was orange.