(SPOILERS) July Birchbox partners with Glamour Magazine

[CourtneyB]

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

Gossip girl was my first box.  I thought it was ok at the time.  But compared to June it was wonderful!  I'm sorry, but I still feel like they have a lot to make up to me for sending me bar soap and a tiny powder sample designed for someone with a dark complexion when I am a light (pale) caucasian.  If I hadn't gotten the Stainiac like everyone else, the whole box would've been a bust for me.  So I guess that means I paid $10 for 1/7 of the full size product that normally costs $17. Unless I did the math wrong, that means the Stainiac sample's retail value is around $2.40.  I'll give them $1 for the Band Aids (which are at least useful) and $1 for another stupid perfume sample (which at least smelled good).  So...

Birchbox--where is my $5.60?????  

Well, you know it was bronzer, right? The powder? I mean, if you know, no biggie, but I just wanted to make sure you didn't think it was face powder. XD Try using it to highlight the "big three" area. (Top of forehead, cheeks, side of chin.) You might be surprised!

 

[whigrose]

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


I'm not tired of Stila being in the boxes, I'm tired of not getting any Stila in my boxes! lol.  But yea, I can see what you're saying.  Maybe if they spread the wealth and didn't give the same people boxes that contain same brand for 3 months and gave that brand to those who didn't get it previous months...hmmm, now that's a thought. lol.  I know there's a "beauty profile" they use, but I swear it doesn't end up making a whole bunch of difference.  My mom listed skin care as splurge item and while she does get that she also gets the big ticket makeup items each month.  I listed makeup and I didn't get any stila products ever or the dior mascara.  Lucky for me, my mom does share the wealth and we use stuff from each other's birchboxes. 

But yea, mix it up a lil' BB!

Unless the key is to NOT list makeup as the splurge item because they think you'll pay for it and buy it from them if they DON'T give it to you, lol!

 

[ValentineLissar]

I agree about food and music being acceptable only as lifestyle extras and not a main item.  I do like the diversity of beauty products like makeup, skin, hair, but I would rather not see lifestyle extras filling up my box. If I had wanted that I would have signed onto a subscription service like Cravebox or Conscious box.  Also, before anyone gets too hypted for this box and its brands like Stila and ColorClub and Oscar de La Renta, that girl's blog said that these boxes would feature these brands "among others." This basically means that we may not even get these brands in your box because they may not be included in all of the boxes like the Stainac stain this month. 

Also, it appears that we're probably going to get either the Stila or the ColorClub since those products appear to fulfill the "see it" sense.

 

[poopfruit]

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

I agree about food and music being acceptable only as lifestyle extras and not a main item.  I do like the diversity of beauty products like makeup, skin, hair, but I would rather not see lifestyle extras filling up my box. If I had wanted that I would have signed onto a subscription service like Cravebox or Conscious box.  Also, before anyone gets too hypted for this box and its brands like Stila and ColorClub and Oscar de La Renta, that girl's blog said that these boxes would feature these brands "among others." This basically means that we may not even get these brands in your box because they may not be included in all of the boxes like the Stainac stain this month. 

Also, it appears that we're probably going to get either the Stila or the ColorClub since those products appear to fulfill the "see it" sense.

Hmm, i wouldn't really mind getting a pair of (nice) headphones as the big ticket item of the month. it isn't a beauty item of course, but if they have great sound quality and are cute, that'd be awesome.

but yeah, it's going to be kind of a bummer if some people get $20+ stila products for the "see it" category, and other people get $8 nail polishes for theirs. ideally we'd all be getting both lol

 

[whigrose]

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


Well, you know it was bronzer, right? The powder? I mean, if you know, no biggie, but I just wanted to make sure you didn't think it was face powder. XD Try using it to highlight the "big three" area. (Top of forehead, cheeks, side of chin.) You might be surprised!

Wendy--Yes, I know it is a bronzer, but thanks for trying to be helpful.  

  But did you know that if you look up the company--Ada Cosmetics--they say on their homepage that they make makeup for "women of color?"  It makes total sense.  I saw a video where an African American lady put her Ada sample on her hand.  Wow!  You could tell it was going to look amazing on her.  She even said it was her favorite sample in the box to the point she might buy a full size and use it as a highlighter.  But on me, it is just too dark.  And if the entire company is marketed to women with olive skin or darker, BB should have known not to send it to people who said on our profiles we were Caucasians with light skin.  Seems pretty simple to me that the product should have been ruled out of my box.  Pretty in the jar, but dark on my face.

 

[Jacinta]

Maybe it's just me, but seeing is how we are only spending $10 per month, no matter what we get, we are receiving a good deal.  Shipping for a package that size is usually at least $4-5.  Then you usually get at least 5 samples to give feedback for which equals another $5 in free products.  So really, whatever we get in that box is a bonus if you think of it that way! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Not to mention the awesome referral system.  I understand that sometimes people are not happy with what is in their box, but we all sign up knowing that it is a gamble.  If you are happy less times than not, just cancel /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Too me, just being involved in an online community such as this with speculating, trading, etc, makes the excitement of receiving the boxes that much better!  I understand that not everyone agrees, but I thought I would just throw that out there!

 

[zadidoll]

I'm trying not to complain too much about the samples I get until I actually get the samples. I remember a few months ago I moaned and groaned about the Dermalogical Daily Cleanser that came in my Birchbox. In the end I ended up loving it. Got a second sample from Sample Society (which I'm STILL more than half full of) and I ended up buying a full size one which I probably won't be touching for another couple of months. I still hate those tattoo eyeliners though.

 

[calexxia]

Originally Posted by TallCoolTexan /img/forum/go_quote.gif
AND it pissed me off that my initial box had nipple tapes in it like I'm some kind of slut. My other " items" were a hair tie and that awful pink lip gloss that wasn't glossy but gunky in " signature" BB pink.

I dunno, the sluts I know wouldn't wear nipple tape, as they'd want their goodies on full display...just sayin'.

 

[mjkdior713]

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

Unless the key is to NOT list makeup as the splurge item because they think you'll pay for it and buy it from them if they DON'T give it to you, lol!

I was wondering that!

 

[SimplyChelle xX]

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

Maybe it's just me, but seeing is how we are only spending $10 per month, no matter what we get, we are receiving a good deal.  Shipping for a package that size is usually at least $4-5.  Then you usually get at least 5 samples to give feedback for which equals another $5 in free products.  So really, whatever we get in that box is a bonus if you think of it that way! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Not to mention the awesome referral system.  I understand that sometimes people are not happy with what is in their box, but we all sign up knowing that it is a gamble.  If you are happy less times than not, just cancel /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Too me, just being involved in an online community such as this with speculating, trading, etc, makes the excitement of receiving the boxes that much better!  I understand that not everyone agrees, but I thought I would just throw that out there!

COULDNT HAVE SAID IT BETTER MYSELF!!!​

I completely agree and I wish more people would feel this way.​

I think a lot of people forget that shipping is included in the price, and set their expectations extremely high.​

On the other hand, It does suck when you see someone else with an amazing product that you didnt get​

but theres always a chance to snag something you missed out on in the trade thread /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />​

As long as I get one or two things that I can use and try out every month Im happy!​

Ive discovered some amazing products through BB over the 4 months that I have been​

subscribed and their points system is better than any other beauty subscription service IMO!​

Just thought Id let ya know that I feel the same way girl!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />​

xX​

 

[CaliMel]

I'm excited for headphones! My ipod earbuds wear out after awhile, and I always like having extra pairs around because of that. I use them at the gym and it's nice to have one to keep in my purse.

I hope I don't get the Oscar Sample, since I already have the mini from Sample Society, but even if I do get it, it's alright.

All in all I'm happy with Birchbox and I think it's fun when they pair up with companies to do theme boxes like they have been doing.

 

[Jacinta]

Thanks so much!  I know what you mean about being disappointed that you did not get what someone else got, but I bet if we weren't so active in this forum, we would never even know what we missed out in!  Lol.  I can understand how it would be hard for them to provide full size items for every member, though.  The only thing I sort of agree with that everyone is complaining about is that I don't think the profiles are being used to the best of their ability, but I am happy nonetheless!  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  It feels great to have someone who agrees with me, so thanks for responding!!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Originally Posted by SimplyChelle xX /img/forum/go_quote.gif

COULDNT HAVE SAID IT BETTER MYSELF!!!​

I completely agree and I wish more people would feel this way.​

I think a lot of people forget that shipping is included in the price, and set their expectations extremely high.​

On the other hand, It does suck when you see someone else with an amazing product that you didnt get​

but theres always a chance to snag something you missed out on in the trade thread /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />​

As long as I get one or two things that I can use and try out every month Im happy!​

Ive discovered some amazing products through BB over the 4 months that I have been​

subscribed and their points system is better than any other beauty subscription service IMO!​

Just thought Id let ya know that I feel the same way girl!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />​

xX​

 

[Jess Bailey]

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

Thanks so much!  I know what you mean about being disappointed that you did not get what someone else got, but I bet if we weren't so active in this forum, we would never even know what we missed out in!  Lol.  I can understand how it would be hard for them to provide full size items for every member, though.  The only thing I sort of agree with that everyone is complaining about is that I don't think the profiles are being used to the best of their ability, but I am happy nonetheless!  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  It feels great to have someone who agrees with me, so thanks for responding!!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

i was thinking about my own box-envy as i wrote my blog review over the weekend and you are absolutely right. if i hadn't known about other the other variations of the boxes, i would have been pretty happy with my selection. and yes, i think it would be nice for them to make more use of our profiles.  i changed my splurge item from make up to fragrance so we'll see if that makes a difference.

 

[zadidoll]

Image confirmed as being legit. Those are some of the items in the July box.

Originally Posted by Mandy Kane /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So this was the pic that the blogger had with her contest. i posted the text portion last night, but forgot the pic. Looks like some of you are right. The Oscar perfume was in june's SS box, (but honestly- the box pictured looks like maybe a full sized? for sure bigger than the sample ss sent out) 

The Alterna UV thing was in May's ss box i think. 

Some of the others too maybe? Have only been subscribing 2 months, so i'm not sure. 

pic that went with the text spoiler I put up last night. 

 

[yanelib27]

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

Image confirmed as being legit. Those are some of the items in the July box.

Quote: Originally Posted by Mandy Kane /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So this was the pic that the blogger had with her contest. i posted the text portion last night, but forgot the pic. Looks like some of you are right. The Oscar perfume was in june's SS box, (but honestly- the box pictured looks like maybe a full sized? for sure bigger than the sample ss sent out) 

The Alterna UV thing was in May's ss box i think. 

Some of the others too maybe? Have only been subscribing 2 months, so i'm not sure. 

pic that went with the text spoiler I put up last night. 

Maybe those of us that didnt get an eyeko eyeliner in June will get one in July?

 

[glamourdolleyes]

I got the eye liner this month and it is awesome. Goes on so nicely. To me it feels more like a marker than your typical eye liner pen.

I wouldn't mind a lot of those items in the box, even though I have received some of them from other companies, just please no larabar!! I have tried/eaten every single thing that BB has sent and larabar is by far the worst (to me) LOL

 

[yanelib27]

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

I got the eye liner this month and it is awesome. Goes on so nicely. To me it feels more like a marker than your typical eye liner pen.

I wouldn't mind a lot of those items in the box, even though I have received some of them from other companies, just please no larabar!! I have tried/eaten every single thing that BB has sent and larabar is by far the worst (to me) LOL

LOL I just had a Larabar in Cappuccino (from Conscious Box) and it was so yummy, I ate the whole thing in about 5 seconds.

 

[tameloy]

I'm excited about all of those products! Except of course the Larabar. Blegh! Tastes like dirt! Hehe. I would LOVE more tea. Fingers crossed for the tea! It would be nice to get the Stila lipgloss...but I've gotten a full size Stila product in my last 2 boxes so probably not. The eyeko liner is something I would love to try. I've never really been unhappy with any of my boxes so I'm excited to see what I get.

On another note, I just hit 500 points!

Wondering if I should save or splurge...

Nothing is really standing out to me right now so I will probably wait.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

I've decided that I am MUCH happier if I choose to embrace what is sent to me instead of griping about it.

word.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

Maybe it's just me, but seeing is how we are only spending $10 per month, no matter what we get, we are receiving a good deal.  Shipping for a package that size is usually at least $4-5.  Then you usually get at least 5 samples to give feedback for which equals another $5 in free products.  So really, whatever we get in that box is a bonus if you think of it that way! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Not to mention the awesome referral system.  I understand that sometimes people are not happy with what is in their box, but we all sign up knowing that it is a gamble.  If you are happy less times than not, just cancel /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Too me, just being involved in an online community such as this with speculating, trading, etc, makes the excitement of receiving the boxes that much better!  I understand that not everyone agrees, but I thought I would just throw that out there!

me too! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />