Birchbox: December 2012 - Page 58

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i'm suppose to get the lipgloss but it looks pink on my page... i want the stripteast ( nude one).. would you want to trade???? i have so many pink ones

Hi everyone!   I received Box #21.  Not great, but not horrible either.  This is the 3rd month in a row I received a food item in my box, not thrilled about that.  I decided to do a a little math and came up with a box value of $15.61, not including the  RTR Card, which I most likely will NOT use.  Kind of bummed.  Unfortunately when I signed up, I paid for the year in advance.  Just my two cents.  Happy Holidays everyone!

Same here, it wouldn't let me.  On the bright side, 110 points instantly for meeeeeeeeeeeeee! 

 

Oooohh! Totally heading over there as soon as I get paid on Friday! Thanks so much!!!!

 

I got the fresh rollerball a week or so ago at Sephora as a 100-point perk. Its pretty citrus-y and fresh. I really like it (and so does the BF!) I was hoping to order the rollerball with my points and the 20% off I just got emailed to me, so hopefully it will be available super soon!

I have a points question- if I have 209 it's only good for 20 off right? They don't also apply the 9 they just erase it when I redeem the points?

I'm canceling too!! I'm getting Box 1, which is fine but does not fit my profile AT ALL I am getting volume shampoo, after getting the volumizing spray last month for my already too volumized curly, frizzy hair!!! Plus CC cream, when they gave me another similar thing last month, plus hand sanitizer wipes, and perfume. The one plus is the lipgloss, but I already have a LOT of lip gloss and they don't have the ingredients online, which bothers me because I have an allergy to almond oil, which is often used in lip products. I still have julep for my nails and ipsy for makeup stuff! 

Nope - you will be left with 9 points after you spend 20 bucks.

Which product did you get? I have been using that brand for years and it does wonders for my hair. My hair has never looked better.

Oh Cool! Thanks!

That's awesome! I'm gifting a 3-month men's sub and used $20 in points, so I only got 40 points back but every bit counts lol!

My two box 4's just came in. Identical down to the Strip Tease lipgloss. 

 

I know it's a long shot, but if anyone with the fresh perfume or flo atomizer would like to trade for one of them I think I'd be the happiest girl ever. 

Im in the same boat. This is my second month and I got an email saying my box shipped but no tracking# on the email or the website. Also I cant see what box im getting. Dont know if I should contact birchbox or wait a few days.

Has anyone else gotten box 25??

really? wow this is BS =_= Yeah looks like this is going to be my last month with BB. :| Guess I should cash out then.

Still no internet at home, still no page update/ tracking info/email. This officially sucks.

I just tried the CC cream and I LOVE it! I think the comments I read earlier about it being pasty in texture are solved if you apply it with a foundation brush. I put like just less than a pea-sized amount on the back of my hand and applied with the brush and I thought it went on really nicely. As for the smell, I don't think any of JB's products smell particularly good or bad- they just smell like unscented product to me- but I'm used to that kind of smell because I usually react to scented products so I've been using unscented stuff forever. I did need to use a bit more powder than normal to set it, however.

My box bypassed Coppell this month and went to Dallas. Which is great, except I don't live in Dallas.

UGH This nicole richie perfume is horrible...I smell like I just hugged a dozen old ladies at church...I dont need anymore darn foil packets and honestly dont feel like experimenting with the CC cream and breaking out...the only thing good about my box this month is the chocolate fortune cookie. so ready for next year its not even funny.

How does the fortune cookie taste?  Kinda bummed I didn't get one.. :(

Ok so I can't use rtr10 on just a gift subscription, but if I add other stuff to my cart it will take the $10 off! Do you think I can still pay with points too? Sorry I am just so new to this. Also can anyone suggest any items in the shop that are around $10?? I can't find anything I really want, but I want to take advantage of getting something free!

If I buy a gift subscription for myself and then claim it with my account, I just won't be charged for 3 months, right? That is what I want to do. Should I just put my same email on the form or do I need to use a different one? Thanks!

Ok so I can't use rtr10 on just a gift subscription, but if I add other stuff to my cart it will take the $10 off! Do you think I can still pay with points too? Sorry I am just so new to this. Also can anyone suggest any items in the shop that are around $10?? I can't find anything I really want, but I want to take advantage of getting something free!

I placed an order a few days ago using points with the RTR code, and everything I really wanted around that price point was out of stock.

my BB goes to Coppell then leaves to Memphis, comes back to Dallas and then I receive it. Pretty ridiculous since my ipsy bag come to me straight from Coppell

 

I did!

Do you love it??!!

Not sure what box number I have. It shipped on the 10th, arrived today. Weight was .559.

 

Content:

Hot mama blush/eyeshadow. Looks like a nice color, I'll be using it. Decent size actually should last a while.

Frownie undereye thingies: meh. I'll try them. Not too exciting. Good for 3 uses. They are expensive, so I am unlikely to purchase even if I like them.

No. 4 Clarifying shampoo - smells bad to me. All their products have an odor I don't like. Travel bag.

Channel perfume: I'll use. I dont mind samples of perfume.

Channel for men perfume - ok, it was an extra

Ahava foot cream: foil packet. An extra. I actually love their products, so I am happy to have it, but it is so small.

Rent a runway coupon - right into the trash.

 

I really wish I'd gotten either a full size product or something I"m more excited about. I've been pretty happy w/ Birchbox until recently. Now I feel like I am riding out my sub for a discount coupon and points before I cancel.

 

ETA it is box 29.

My box #21 is here a day early!

 

 

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

Now this is how I like to shop:

 

Chuao Chocolatier Assorted ChocoPod - $7.95
 

Shea Terra Organics Whipped Shea Butter Ultimate Moisturizing Body Crème Scent Gingered Pumpkin - $18.00
 

Pick Two Sample Pack, Choose 1 pack, Mighty Tea Leaf & Vasanti Brighten Up Cleanser -$10.00
 

Jane Tran Bobby Pin Set- Metallics - $12.00
 

Subtotal $47.95
Shipping & Handling $0.00
Discount (Thanks RTR customers!, Free Sample Pack with Purchase, rtr10) -$20.00
 

Tax $1.96
 

300 reward points -$29.91

Grand Total $0.00

 

A+

This is pretty much the only thing keeping me from cancelling my birchbox account for good. I've been able to get so many nice beauty products (for practically little to nothing out of my wallet!) that I wouldn't be able to afford otherwise. I get frustrated a lot, but after 3-4 months of waiting, getting $50 worth of stuff for almost nothing is sooooo great.

You have my dream box!!! I want the Mary Lou-manizer and the CC Cream!  And the fortune cookie is cute too! Congrats on getting your box early!