(SPOILERS) July Birchbox partners with Glamour Magazine

[OohLala21]

I've been subscribed with BB for almost a year (first time posting on this site) and I'm starting to get frustrated with them. Aside from a few boxes, the majority of my boxes have been so-so but I continue with this sub because I have found a few hidden gems. This month, I was one who received the wrong box even though I've already sampled the Jouer tinted moisturizer a few months ago. I emailed CS about it and they told me they would just change the contents on my profile and that they're sampling different colors of the Jouer which is why I got it again. And I tried leaving feedback for it today, and of course it tells me that I've already done that. 

 

[sinatraskitten]

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[MollyC2153]

Originally Posted by surelyslim /img/forum/go_quote.gifI really despise seeing food in the boxes, because we're not considering people with possible food allergies..

This makes me want to kiss you on the mouth. I'm a nut allergy. I got a nut bar. UGH. Nut allergies are REALLY common and I know people who have airborne nut allergies, so to put a nut product (that could melt or tear during shipping) near stuff that is going on your face is just disaster for some people.

I emailed conscious box and they told me that since they use almond oil in a lot of products, they didn't feel right taking my money if they were going to send me things I couldn't use, but that they are working on a box for people with allergies and hope to have it up and running soon. THAT is excellent customer service towards someone who isn't even a customer yet. If they get their allergy box up and running, I'm in. 100%

 

[bloo]

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

Stinks you didn't like it - if it makes you feel any better your mascara is 70% of the full size - so it is pretty close - and at least for me I can never finish a mascara in 3 months anyway, so the 70% size is just fine

(Sample Size:  0.141  oz

Full Size: 0.21 oz

Full Size Price: $26.00

Sample Value: $17.45)

It's probably the only thing that made the box. I agree it's a good size, but overall the box was meh for me. I think part of it is that they say that it's 4-5 deluxe samples and I got 2. Never did the sample value tho, but that's good.

 

[bloo]

Originally Posted by MollyC2153 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

This makes me want to kiss you on the mouth. I'm a nut allergy. I got a nut bar. UGH. Nut allergies are REALLY common and I know people who have airborne nut allergies, so to put a nut product (that could melt or tear during shipping) near stuff that is going on your face is just disaster for some people.

I emailed conscious box and they told me that since they use almond oil in a lot of products, they didn't feel right taking my money if they were going to send me things I couldn't use, but that they are working on a box for people with allergies and hope to have it up and running soon. THAT is excellent customer service towards someone who isn't even a customer yet. If they get their allergy box up and running, I'm in. 100%

I noticed that that Birchbox adds a lot of nut products if they add any food. I don't mind a food product here and there and my only food allergy is mangos, which isn't common in a lot of foods. I remember seeing one of the first boxes had a smoothie drink. I think if they are going to do more food that they need to mix it up more. And perhaps make 5 out of their 20 something boxes just for people who put no food as a new category on the survey.

 

[1laurah]

I got my box yesterday!  I'd been on vacation and had my mail held, so I believe it came while I was away, and yesterday was the delivery!  I had already peeked on birchbox.com so I knew what I was getting and was pretty excited, but this month the excitement didn't last long.  I received box number 4, and like many of you who also received this one, I was a little underwhelmed.  I am stoked about the eye-liner, I got purple, but everything else seemed kind of tiny (mine is the .07 fl. oz. jouer) and kind of like an after thought.  All in all, I'm still super pleased with Birchbox...this month just didn't quite hit the wow factor for me like last month. Looking forward to August!

 

[yanelib27]

I havent received any of my boxes, even thogh 2 of them have been in my state since the 13th... talk about frustrating. I have never received my boxes this late in the month!

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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


That is the exact same box my sister got for her first month on the sub I gifted her.

i was kind of hoping since it was a previously active account that i could skip the welcome stuff. it isn't a bad welcome box but i wanted more of this months items /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[bloo]

Originally Posted by Naun-Negotiable /img/forum/go_quote.gif



i was kind of hoping since it was a previously active account that i could skip the welcome stuff. it isn't a bad welcome box but i wanted more of this months items /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

When I reactivated for May I got that box (the gg box). I didn't even know there were welcome boxes until a week or so ago. Did you get a welcome when you resubbed?

 

[sweetiegirlll]

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

I wore the Juliette has a Gun Lady Vengeance out tonight, and I was shocked that my boyfriend LOVES it.  I've been trying to find something he likes on me that isn't really fruity and young.  I tend to like florals.  He told me it smells like dirty roses, in a good way.  It's a sexy smell, but not like come-hither flirty sexy, but like filthy explicit sexy.   I think I might have to get that $10 sampler to see if they are all so interesting.

Yes I'm kind of obsessed.  

That's a great description.  Now I really want to get a sample of it!  I'd love to hear your descriptions of the sampler.

 

[Kristin1387]

I finally signed up for BB.  Is the first box always a welcome box or will I get the normal August box? 

 

[NicoleRoyer]

I got my two boxes yesterday! I am really happy with them!

I tried out the ear buds and they are meh, but they will work as back ups incase my good ones break or get lost. I am really happy that i got the black liner and VERY impressed with the staying power!

I got the lemongrass and yuzu minteas and they are delicious! I am a fiend for anything that is lemongrass though!  I am a little disappointed with all the foil packets, but they actually feel like they have quite a bit in them and if I squeeze them out into jars it won't be so bad.

Also, I have learned that i love every smell that Harvey Prince makes. The Eau Flirt and Hello are perfect for summer and the Yogini is a great fall and winter scent.
Overall, very good month for me!

 

[angiepang1e]

Yay! I won one of the glamour BB this month from the glamour sweeps! ;]

 

[CaliMel]

My boxes are in LA right now. The shipping pattern was pretty weird for this one. My Myglam and It started out the same, but then they diverged, with my box going to Arizona, and then Fontana, and then now it's in LA. I assume it'll go up to Bell Gardens and then to me, but it should have gone the same path that the MyGlam bag did. Ah well!

 

[NoahsMommy52]

Originally Posted by that1girl /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I've read through the thread before but never posted. Got both my boxes today and one was a box mix up. Called birchbox and they are sending the correct box and giving me a free month. Was supposed to get boxes 14 and 15 and ended up with 3 and 14.

Hmmm..now this makes me wonder.  I had the same mix up but was not offered the correct box, only next month free...

 

[poopfruit]

Does anyone know if the blinc mascara is fullsized?

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by lovepink /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Thanks for the info!  I too love the Harvey Prince Hello!  How does the Eau Flirt smell?  Guess I should go check out their page to see what the notes are....
I haven't smelled the Flirt or Fling, I just bought small sizes that were only $12. I took a chance. The Flirt said pumpkin pie and lavender and the Fling said pumpkin, jasmine, raspberry and Black currant. The code is 'delovely' for 20% off and the shipping was reasonable IMO.


Eau Flirt smells great, but Eau Fling is by far my favorite! It's freakin' addictive!

 

[SeptEllis]

Originally Posted by poopfruit /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Does anyone know if the blinc mascara is fullsized?

Its .14 oz. Full size is more like .21 oz. So a really decent sized sample

 

[that1girl]

Hmmm..now this makes me wonder.  I had the same mix up but was not offered the correct box, only next month free...

I asked how long the new box would take and she was unsure. However i got an email saying my order had be processed. I have been a bb subscriber for 5 months on this account. 3 times i have had problems. The empty Dr Jart, the expired befine, and now the box mix up. I did mention this. However my 2nd account I've had 3 months with no problems. Funny how it has worked out.

 

[JessP]

I should be getting my box today, finally! I feel like everyone else has had their box(es) for weeks already lol.