(Spoilers) Birchbox October 2013

[luckyme502]

I have the opposite problem! There is much I want at the bb shop right now.

 

[elizabethrose]

Asked a Discovery Specialist if the Amika dryer was coming back and got this response: 

Discovery Specialist: I'm so sorry for the trouble! While I do not know exactly if this will be back, I know that we are always running promotions, and will certainly have another great gift with purchase available very soon!

Not super helpful but maybe I'll wait for whatever comes up next. 

 

[barbyechick]

Quote: Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I have the opposite problem! There is much I want at the bb shop right now.

You and me both, sigh....

I've got 500 pts and so much stuff I want to pick, I just can't choose! Do they usually do holiday sets? I was holding out on making final purchase decisions in case, I know there was a Home Edition Box before I joined that looked really nice  

 

[luckyme502]

You and me both, sigh.... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I've got 500 pts and so much stuff I want to pick, I just can't choose! Do they usually do holiday sets? I was holding out on making final purchase decisions in case, I know there was a Home Edition Box before I joined that looked really nice  

I think in the mystery pick two thread there was talk that bb does do holiday gift sets, some people were excited but others seemed to be underwhelmed last year.

 

[Moonittude]

Quote: Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I convinced Mr. Lucky that I needed a $150 flat iron and now I've told him I need a $200 blow dryer. I will probably get it for Christmas.
How did you talk him into that? I'm really sick right now, so I think that could be a good angle, since sleeping with wet hair isn't good for illness. But the truth is I have a really cheapy dryer that I hate, but technically does dry my hair. I just don't like to use it, because I think it is damaging my hair.

 

[Jeaniney]

Quote: Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I think in the mystery pick two thread there was talk that bb does do holiday gift sets, some people were excited but others seemed to be underwhelmed last year.
Last year I got the One Love Organics "Comfort and Joy" body serum set, and I got it the day before Christmas when they were doing a 30% off their gift sets promo.  I had hoarded points and ended up getting them for free, and when one arrived shattered they replaced both of them.  That was my first "wow" experience with Birchbox. The set of two was priced at $60 and they sell for $40 individually.  I'm hoping for another 30% off gift set sale, becasue let's face it--- my Birchbox gifts are for myself! Haha!

 

[barbyechick]

Quote: Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I think in the mystery pick two thread there was talk that bb does do holiday gift sets, some people were excited but others seemed to be underwhelmed last year.

I can see that, looks like that came around mid-November which seems a lot later than all the holiday sets that are already out (and in some places selling out lol) I was wondering more on the end of sets that aren't LE boxes though (say an exclusive holiday set from suki/make/benefit doesn't have to be exclusive though),..I know everyone else is bringing them out way too early but if BB does have them lined up but just doesn't put them out till later by then everyone will be set fatigued 

  !

 

[normajean2008]

Quote: Originally Posted by Moonittude /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  How did you talk him into that? I'm really sick right now, so I think that could be a good angle, since sleeping with wet hair isn't good for illness. But the truth is I have a really cheapy dryer that I hate, but technically does dry my hair. I just don't like to use it, because I think it is damaging my hair.

My husband doesn't care what I buy, as long as it fits into the budget and bills get paid, and food goes in his belly, lol...  But I myself just can't stomach the thought of a hair dryer over 100$...

Have you looked at the Babyliss pro hair dryer?  It is usually around 50-55$ on amazon with free shipping.  That is a VERY popular well liked professional grade dryer.  I have it, and love it too.  Powerful, quiet (for a hair dryer), and not very heavy.  It has most, if not all, the same features (or better) as the expensive brands.  You're mostly paying for brand name or a "pretty" design on the plastic with the fancy expensive brands.

I hope you feel better soon!!

 

[quene8106]

I just got a 21% off code for being a member for 21 months.  I'm surprised that I even got the code because I cancel and resub often since my paydays are very iffy (most of the time they're nowhere near the 1st).

 

[IMDawnP]

They must have revamped something over at headquarters. I also received my 16-month code today. I'm happy to get it, believe me, but I just received my 13 month code at the end of September (which I used, of course

) and was honestly hoping not to receive my 16 month code just yet. I'm kind of tapped out because I've been on a bit of a spending jag but I do need some things ...

 

[eternalsnshine1]

WHERE'S MY BOX!!!??? It was shipped out since the 9th and it still hasn't arrived. Shipping info hasn't updated at all

 

[JennGrace]

Has anyone received their Erno Laszlo TransPhuse Night Serum GWP? I was supposed to get one, but it did not come with my package today. I never received an email saying they had run out. Very disappointing! 

Also, does anyone know if it was supposed to be a full size, or a sample size?

Thanks!

 

[Emsmom]

I got yet ANOTHER supergoop sunscreen. I hope they run out of those samples soon, because I really don't want another one til next summer.

Also, don't most boxes have 5-6 samples? Mine had 4 plus the "Birchbox find"--which they say is never in place of a sample but in addition to the regular samples...

 

[Meggpi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Emsmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I got yet ANOTHER supergoop sunscreen. I hope they run out of those samples soon, because I really don't want another one til next summer.

Also, don't most boxes have 5-6 samples? Mine had 4 plus the "Birchbox find"--which they say is never in place of a sample but in addition to the regular samples...
4-5 is what is in writing, sometimes a 6 box comes along.  In a few years I've had maybe 3 with 6 items.

 

[Moonittude]

Quote: Originally Posted by normajean2008 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
My husband doesn't care what I buy, as long as it fits into the budget and bills get paid, and food goes in his belly, lol...  But I myself just can't stomach the thought of a hair dryer over 100$...

Have you looked at the Babyliss pro hair dryer?  It is usually around 50-55$ on amazon with free shipping.  That is a VERY popular well liked professional grade dryer.  I have it, and love it too.  Powerful, quiet (for a hair dryer), and not very heavy.  It has most, if not all, the same features (or better) as the expensive brands.  You're mostly paying for brand name or a "pretty" design on the plastic with the fancy expensive brands.

I hope you feel better soon!!
Thank you for the suggestion, but I have fallen in love with the Amika. It even matches my bathroom. They sell it for $100 on Amazon. My husband is more of a penny pincher, which I consider a good thing, but a $100 hairdryer is a large enough purchase, that I need to at least discuss it first.

 

[barbyechick]

My box finally arrived! Box 46 and I'm super happy with all the sizes, they're actually bigger in person. Although the brandt exfoliator is half filled lol. I give this box a solid 8, hell I even love the ziplock bag!

I thought the Raffaele foundation container was adorable

 but the minute I saw shade 3 I knew it wasn't going to work. I think the two may have but this one is just too warm on me, sad since I actually welcome foundation samples.

This is the third one that is just too warm and dark for me, maybe I should switch to fair even though I am not...and that would just increase the chance of me getting something cool toned which I am also not.

 

[plumplant]

My second box & my ipsy bag were marked as delivered today but they aren't here /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I hope they didn't go to someone else.

 

[Tiffany27la]

Traded for the Pop Aqua Lacquer..it arrived today, and I must say it is rapidly becoming one of my favorite lip glosses ever. Somewhat sticky, yes, but AMAZING staying power...even through eating, drinking, etc. Totally un expecting to love it so much, but pleasantly surprised that I do /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kgirl42]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Suki fans! Someone on the coupons board posted a RueLaLa deal where you can get $50 for $25 at Beauty Sage. Plus, Beauty Sage is having FS right now for all orders /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> https://www.makeuptalk.com/forum/newestpost/138431

Thank you so much for posting this deal! Rue La La just sent me a $20 credit (I guess I created an account several months ago and never ended up placing an order, so they sent me some "incentive" credit!), so I used that to pay for this deal and got $50 Beauty Sage credit for $5! SO excited! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Kennelly1017]

I'm so sad.  I ordered the Sage+Fasten rollerball set during the sale this month.  It took forever to get to me (which I don't care, the rest of my orders always come super fast) but two of the vials were open and leaked all over everything.  The hairbands I got are all gross and the samples are destroyed (welll the eyeshadow is, but the Supergoop packet is fine).  Just sent Birchbox an e-mail, but I am so disappointed - I really wanted those things.  I hope they still have some in stock!

Did anyone else order the Sage+Fasten set and have trouble?