Birchbox - I got a lame one :-(

[bimbi284]

I was really hoping I'd at least get either the BB cream or the eyeliner, and I got neither :-(.

I got box 6:
Miracle Skin Transformer Body SPF 20 in Glow
Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo
Dior Diorshow Extase
Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum

Also, I'm kind of annoyed how some boxes have 6 samples and others only have 4.

[bimbi284]

I just signed up and ordered my first glossybox. It's $21 a month, but if its awesome (and it seems like it is), I may cancel both BB and MyGlam.

Glossybox just started in the US (they were in the uk before), and it looks like they do a lot of deluxe size with a couple of small samples:

aprilfoolromance.blogspot.com/2012/05/glossybox-april-2012-usa.html

[Deleted]

Yeah, that sucks. Sorry

I still haven't heard from MyGlam about why I haven't received a shipping notice. This month has a lipstick, so I want that bag!!

[bimbi284]

May 10, 2012 18:39:25 GMT -5 @godawgs said:

Yeah, that sucks. Sorry

I still haven't heard from MyGlam about why I haven't received a shipping notice. This month has a lipstick, so I want that bag!!

I haven't heard back either :-(

[sjh722]

May 10, 2012 18:44:10 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

May 10, 2012 18:39:25 GMT -5 @godawgs said:

Yeah, that sucks. Sorry

I still haven't heard from MyGlam about why I haven't received a shipping notice. This month has a lipstick, so I want that bag!!

I haven't heard back either :-(

Me either. I'm giving MyGlam one more month, then cancelling.

[jewel]

Go here: www.makeuptalk.com/t/121990/birchbox-open-trade-thread/900 and trade. I've seen quite a few people with liner and BB wanting to trade away.

[315bride]

Every time I see a "I'm diasappointed in X sample service" post, I think to myself "Why would someone want to pay for samples?"

[bimbi284]

May 10, 2012 19:18:47 GMT -5 jewel said:

Go here: www.makeuptalk.com/t/121990/birchbox-open-trade-thread/900 and trade. I've seen quite a few people with liner and BB wanting to trade away.

Thanks for sharing! Had no idea there was a swap going on! Seems like a lot to read through, haha.

[jewel]

May 10, 2012 19:37:20 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

May 10, 2012 19:18:47 GMT -5 jewel said:

Go here: www.makeuptalk.com/t/121990/birchbox-open-trade-thread/900 and trade. I've seen quite a few people with liner and BB wanting to trade away.

Thanks for sharing! Had no idea there was a swap going on! Seems like a lot to read through, haha.

It's awesome! I've been swapping for a few months. I almost always get rid of the items that I think are crappy, and am surprised at the things people are trading away. Here, everything finds a good home

Start at the last page and work backwards. You'll get the most updated lists that way.

[alleycat]

I was just about to sign up for this! Is there another sample box that is better?

[pixy0stix]

Mine isn't scheduled to arrive for another few days. I'm anxious!

[jewel]

May 10, 2012 20:02:28 GMT -5 alleycat said:

I was just about to sign up for this! Is there another sample box that is better?

Birchbox is generally pretty good. Some months are better than others, but overall, I've been happy.

MyGlam has had some bigger items, but they are a new company and it shows.

I still have both though...

[Deleted]

May 10, 2012 19:30:24 GMT -5 @315bride said:

Every time I see a "I'm diasappointed in X sample service" post, I think to myself "Why would someone want to pay for samples?"

They aren't tiny little samples like you get with an Ulta or Sephora order. There is usually something full size or travel size, and the items would retail for more than the $10 monthly subscription.

[nsl]

I haven't gotten my Birchbox yet, but I'm disappointed with the hype over this month's box. For all of the hullabaloo, most of the boxes have pretty mediocre contents.

[Deleted]

May 10, 2012 18:14:58 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

I was really hoping I'd at least get either the BB cream or the eyeliner, and I got neither :-(.

I got box 6:
Miracle Skin Transformer Body SPF 20 in Glow
Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo
Dior Diorshow Extase
Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum

Also, I'm kind of annoyed how some boxes have 6 samples and others only have 4.

This is the same box I got and I'm really happy with it. I love the Shu shampoo and am going to buy it with my points this month.

[mrsacornblue]

May 10, 2012 19:30:24 GMT -5 @315bride said:

Every time I see a "I'm diasappointed in X sample service" post, I think to myself "Why would someone want to pay for samples?"

I asked the same thing a few months ago and people were like "but they can be amazing!". I just don't get it, especially if I can try stuff at Sephora for free!

[futurepivko]

I have never heard of glossy box....sounds interesting! I'm not subscribed to anything like this right now so maybe I need to try it!

[karebear304]

My first reply here so I hope this works, but I LOVED my Birchbox this month. I got a gold nail polish, a really large sized eye cream, the BB cream, and an Ojon shampoo. There was also one "notecard" in there that I thought was lame, but the samples were perfect for me. This is the first month I liked everything.

I just wish I could figure out how to get things I like more often!

[karebear304]

Also, just followed the link and that Glossybox looks amazing. I wonder if they're luring people in and then going to lame boxes like MyGlam did. I think I'll wait a few months before signing up. For some reason $10 to me is just for fun, but $21 is more than I'd want to spend for random samples.

[peachykate]

I received the same box you did. I love the mascara but the rest of it were all duds for me.

My sister's box was missing two items this time around so she is cancelling and signing up for the look bag. I might switch depending on what her box looks like next month.

[mrsukyankee]

I get Glossybox in the UK and have gotten some great samples - including some which are full sized. Sometimes the stuff doesn't fit, like getting curly hair stuff when I have straight, but overall I really like it. They did an organic box in April, and I got a Caudial serum (small bottle), Inika lip liner (full size), Ayuuri body wash (medium size bottle), Figs & Rouge lip balm (full size) and Protect Your Lovely Hands moisturizer (medium tube).

[littlemissladybug]

I wasn't impressed either. I did get a full size lip balm.

[delicateshamu]

I haven't gotten mine yet, but when I log in to birchbox and go to "box" I can see which one is coming my way. I'm getting:

Arquiste L'Etrog perfume sample
Dr. Jart+ BB
Color Club np
beautyblender blendercleanser
twistband skinny headband
birchbox note cards

I'm pretty happy with the selection. The first few boxes I got I wasn't very happy with, but the last couple have been good. Finally got a full size tarte lipsurgence in the last one, so I was a happy gal.

[mfluder]

This is one of my boxes too

Arquiste L'Etrog perfume sample
Dr. Jart+ BB
Color Club np
beautyblender blendercleanser
twistband skinny headband
birchbox note card

The other box has the shu shampoo, which I'm excited about, and full size stila eyeliner.

I would have been thrilled with the dior mascara, but I realize everyone is different.

[max88]

My Box was lame too and it has been for half of my Boxes since I signed up last October. I signed up for Glossybox yesterday. I'll give Birchbox two more months but if Glossybox is as great as I'm reading, I'm going to cancel BB.

[Deleted]

May 10, 2012 18:38:03 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

I just signed up and ordered my first glossybox. It's $21 a month, but if its awesome (and it seems like it is), I may cancel both BB and MyGlam.

Glossybox just started in the US (they were in the uk before), and it looks like they do a lot of deluxe size with a couple of small samples:

aprilfoolromance.blogspot.com/2012/05/glossybox-april-2012-usa.html

Oooooo, I'm signing up for Glossybox! I didn't know they were in the US now!

[NachoProblem]

I wasn't thrilled with my BB this month either. (I haven't received it yet, but I can view my items on the BB website). I got:
Color club nail polish in a pastel
Kiehl's Abyssine eye cream
Ojon damage reverse conditioner
BVLGARI Omni Crystalline perfume
and the stupid note cards.

I REALLY wanted the Dior mascara, the Dr. Jart's BB, or the Ojon hair treatment. Now that I see people got headbands that makes me sad too I'm thinking I won't hate my box as much as I think when I get my stuff, but I'm just bummed I didn't get anything I was really looking forward to. Oh well.

[pixy0stix]

My box is still processing so I don't think I can see which one I got.

I really don't think I'm going to spend $21 on a box, even if the samples are ample size.

[mfluder]

Pixy - If you log into birchbox, and click onto box, you should be able to see what you're getting if you want.

I do feel like glossy has a lot to live up to for the price, but I'm giving it a try. I really like Birchbox's point system though, I think its why I'll never be able to break ties.

[pixy0stix]

Oh duh!

I'm getting: Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm (YAY!), Color Club® Foil Collection, Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm, Ojon volume advance™ Volumizing Shampoo, Birchbox Notecards

Not bad. I was hoping for a headband or eyeliner, but this will do.