Birchbox - The March boxes

[galaxiigrl]

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

My Tarte (Lucky) was also impossible to open--I had to have my boyfriend get open it for me.  He just pulled really hard on the lid--just don't twist the bottom!

Yep, like many others, I thought the cap for my tarte in Lucky must have been welded on! I put on two silicone potholders that I use for hard-to-open jars, and pulled really hard on the cap. That did the trick!

 

[yanelib27]

I think they probably will.. although I am happy with the remainder of the box and I will be using the Kerastase, the twistband (in a pretty coral color) and even the Essie which is gold and I didnt think I would like it but its really pretty on. I am giving myself a mani in a bit. Bit with my pink Essie since I like it more /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 
 

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

My tarte was all stuck in the cap, too...but they said they can't replace them, as they don't have anymore. Instead, they gave me 100 points.  Hopefully they'll do the same for you!
 

Quote: Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got my second TV box at home, the perfume vial was completely shattered /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Also my Tarte, this one in Lucky was completely stuck at the top!! I emailed BB already hoping they will send me another of both.. but I highly doubt it. I am so upset. I really liked the Tarte color too... I guess I am lucky I had no problems at all with contents in my first box. 

 

[sarahm]

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



lol that paragraph. Not buying it birchbox, what with the vichy box, random promos only available to certain people, and now the deal with the teen vogue box. 

What's really funny is that I didn't even mention feelings in the email to them.  I stated that I opted in for the TV BB using the link in the email they sent me and I said it didn't appear that I was getting one.  So, I asked if they ran out or if there was something I should have done after opting in and I got this reply.  It's probably just a automated reply.  At least they responded with something...I guess. We'll see what happens next time they have something like this

 

[TXSlainte]

they screwed up ROYALLY!  i was guaranteed a TV box and DIDNT get it..  then they tell me theres no guarantee.  they need to change thier wording to opt in for a CHANCE to get this alternate box in the future..  theres ALOT of unhappy people right now.. me being their #1 most pi$$ed off customer..  all i wanted was pink glitter polish and a lip stain.. 

 

I actually went to Sephora and bought my own tarte lip color yesterday, and will pick up the pink glitter polish tomorrow...that's all I really wanted, too. I agree about the wording of the email. It said you might opt out and still get it, but not that if you opted in you might not get it. I feel like they're trying to place the blame on us for misunderstanding, instead of themselves for overextending.

 

[Dena Fletcher]

the thing that made me mad was the cust svc rep saying i would get a TV box if the box i received was not one.. i had initially contacted them while my box was in route because of my shipping email not being the TV one.   she said i did opt in and should get the tv box and to let her know if i didnt..  and when i did i got ooops sorry!  biggest cust svc problem.. over promise/under deliver..  i cant even use my points to get the essie, they dont sell it directly on bb site..   i doubt i will but the tarte lipstain just because i have so much but i am DEFINITELY getting the pink glitter.. 
i honestly dont know if i can keep up these subs too much longer anyway..  i have so much stuff piling up now..  and its been only 6 months.  i have enough face cream to last me a year..

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


I actually went to Sephora and bought my own tarte lip color yesterday, and will pick up the pink glitter polish tomorrow...that's all I really wanted, too.
I agree about the wording of the email. It said you might opt out and still get it, but not that if you opted in you might not get it. I feel like they're trying to place the blame on us for misunderstanding, instead of themselves for overextending.

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

Originally Posted by Hollie Prince /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got the TARTE in amused if you wanted to trade?! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
 

if your trade doesn't work out with Steffi, let me know.  My box 1 should be coming tomorrow.  I love the lip balm, but I already have one.  Full disclosure though, I heard that the Fresh balm in the BB isn't full-sized.     Also, I don't really know this trading thing works--do we just mail the items to each other?  I digress...

 

[kdrzrbck]

I got my box today. It's box 4. In mine I got the lip stain in amused, polish in set in stones & goldish hair tie. Like it all but don't like the mint smell of the lip stain, it's kind of over powering

 

[NicoleRoyer]

Really? That's really odd that they gave you that box then! You should never get repeat sample (on the same account at least), you should call them and tell them that you already go the Eye Rock liners!

Originally Posted by Chelsea Steiner /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I believe this is my seventh or eighth box--I'm pretty sure I signed up in August. 

As for the makeup subscription service comment--I've always viewed it as a beauty/makeup subscription service. Perhaps foolishly, but jeez! The box I'm getting SUCKS. 
 

 

[galaxiigrl]

I have to agree, I wish tarte hadn't added that menthol smell and taste to the lip stain. It's a skin irritant.
 

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

I got my box today. It's box 4.
In mine I got the lip stain in amused, polish in set in stones & goldish hair tie.
Like it all but don't like the mint smell of the lip stain, it's kind of over powering

 

[zadidoll]

Holy... I'm going to have to email Paulina for my daughter because her box came in and the cap to the Tarte LipSurgence wouldn't come off and the product ended up being opened from the bottom which is not how it's suppose to be.

 

[yanelib27]

I like the mint smell and taste of the Tarte... if you dont like it word of advice stay away from the Exude lipstick, the mint in that is even more powerful. I love that one as well. 

 

[gluegungeisha]

hi guy

super excited for my first bb!  i was wondering how you found out which one you were getting before it arrives? i have the tracking info and it weighs .476, any help with which one i'll be getting?

 

[yanelib27]

sure, just log into your account and click 'Box' link at the top 

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

hi guy

super excited for my first bb!  i was wondering how you found out which one you were getting before it arrives? i have the tracking info and it weighs .476, any help with which one i'll be getting?

 

[cjeanette]

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


Really? That's really odd that they gave you that box then! You should never get repeat sample (on the same account at least), you should call them and tell them that you already go the Eye Rock liners!

I am getting a repeat sample on the same account.  It is the Ageless perfume which I love so I am not upset, but I did get it in Dec.

 

[SmokeyEye22]

If anyone wants to trade a Lip Surge for the Essie pink sparkle I can do that. I also have Vichy products to trade for a Lip Surge and other items. Just PM me if interested!

 

[gluegungeisha]

thanks!

i just checked and i'm getting box 1. sigh. i really won't use the magic tape and the rock star liner. maybe next months will be cooler  thanks for your help

 

[NicoleRoyer]

They must be slipping up lately! Lol. I know I got a repeat sample when I first signed up, and I emailed them and they said you should never get the same sample twice and to let them know if you do. They sent me a whole new sample when I emailed them, but this was like... a year ago at least, so maybe they just aren't so concerned anymore. At least you like your sample!

 

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

I am getting a repeat sample on the same account.  It is the Ageless perfume which I love so I am not upset, but I did get it in Dec.

 

[NicoleRoyer]

I don't think that is box 1, box 1 is a Teen Vogue box, that sounds like box 23 maybe?  Does you box have:

1. Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Cleanser
2. Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien
3. Eye Rock Designer Liner
4. Deborah Lippmann Stripper To Go
5. Hollywood Fashion Secrets® Hollywood Fashion Tape®
6. Orofluido Elixir

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

thanks!

i just checked and i'm getting box 1. sigh. i really won't use the magic tape and the rock star liner. maybe next months will be cooler  thanks for your help

 

[emeline]

Eeep, those Tarte packaging problems sound like a nightmare! Just got my TV BB today and I received Tarte's lip stain in Joy. It appears super orange but on the lips it's a pretty coral color. I thought it would be sheer but it has a nice color payoff. I think it looks more like a lipstick than a stain actually. I love my box JUST because of this product (I've been wanting to try it out for forever!) How many different shades were sent out this month? 

 

[beautybeth]

Has anyone used the Jouer moisture tint yet? I ADORE it, but I've noticed my skin breaking out this week, and I don't usually break out this much. I've been trying so many different things lately it's hard to pinpoint what it could be! (Darn all these skincare samples I've been getting, my skin is wondering what is going on!)

I haven't seen many review for this yet - I hope my problem is just hormones or something!