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Birchbox May 2017 Box Reveals Are Up!

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ByMSAMay 11, 2017 | 37 comments
Birchbox
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The Birchbox reveals for May 2017 are finally up!

If you don't have the app, this link should work soon to see what you’ll get from Birchbox this month.

What are you getting from Birchbox this month? Here is what I am getting in one of my accounts:

If you haven't signed up for Birchbox yet:

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Birchbox is $10 a month. Check out our reviews of Birchbox to learn more about this monthly beauty subscription box!

Full Details: Use code MODELCO at checkout to receive a free ModelCo Lip Lacquer Trio with the purchase of a women’s rebillable subscription. Offer available while supplies last. Your free gift will ship with your first subscription box. Please note that this code is only valid for new subscribers. Redemption of this code for existing subscribers does not guarantee receipt of these promotional items.

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Birchbox ($15 per month) was one of the very first beauty subscription boxes—we’ve been reviewing it since 2012! Each month, subscribers get a new mix of 5 beauty samples, such as makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrance items. Birchbox lets you choose whether you’d like a box of items picked ju... read more.

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37 comments

emily

I’m getting:

COOLA® SPF 30 Organic Makeup Setting Spray (this came at a good time since my current setting spray is almost out, and I won’t complain about one that doubles as sunscreen.)

The Beauty Crop Fabulous Flocking Lashes (I was initially exciting for this product, but it seems that MSA readers have a strong opposition to it..haha..I am still going to try it out, some products work differently for different folks)

OUAI Wave Spray (I am a fan of wave sprays, but I am at an awkward stage with my hair currently as I am growing out a shorter hair cut I had, so I wear it up 99% of the time…hopefully it’ll get some length soon)

Vita Liberata Ten Minute Tan (I am awful at these things, I always end up missing spots or not rubbing evenly and looking like a loon. However, I’m sure I’ll still try it out.)

Manna Kadar Cosmetics Glo Illuminator (has anyone ever actually purchased a Manna Kadar product? I feel like I own their entire line via subs. I’m neither excited or upset with this sample. I will try it out)

Overall, I’m consistently fairly happy with my birchbox. Even if i have a month where I don’t end up really using any of the products (this may be one of those months) I paid $110 months ago, and just get a cute box of things in the mail that is always valued higher than I paid. Can’t complain too much.

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Svetlana7e

I actually got six items this month:

– Tocca Eau de parfum
– Davines Minu Shampoo
– Davines Minu Conditioner
– The beauty crop fabulous flocking lashes
– Vita Liberata Fabulous Self-Tanning gradual lotion
– living proof perfect hair day in-shower styler

Happy with the bag, except self tanning thing.

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Mary

Ugh, I don’t like any of my items.

ARROW BOOST lip balm (will try)
Quai wave spray
Marcelle Lumipower
Mana Kadar glo illuminator
Nanette Lepore

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Melissa

Does anyone know if the sample size of The Beauty Crop Fabulous Flocking Lashes has cute packaging like the full size, or is it just a plain tube? I’ll keep it just for the packaging if it has the flamingos on it.

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Holly

I got my box yesterday, it is full size and SO cute!

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Alyce

I’m so excited! Full size – any of you try this brand before?

Amber P

Someone on Reddit who got that in their box posted it and it actually looked like a full sized product – either way it had the adorable packaging!

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Amber P

I can’t believe I just signed back up for BB – but I figured $10 for that lip trip and a box was something to treat myself to. Hoping to get to try a MAC item and especially hoping to get a flamingo mascara, hah!

Will cancel again after the box ships, but too good an opportunity to pass up.

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Jennifer

I thought the same thing HOWEVER I had Birchbox for a while and even resubed at one point but ended up canceling bc I NEVER got anything that was pictured. Ever. Even now I just looked to see what was in the boxes and after reading the posts and seeing no one got any of the stuff pictured I was like nope, saving my $10 again this month LOL I just don’t want you to get your hopes up that you’ll get what is pictured..

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Lin

Umm…dont want to burst your bubble but i wonder if the trio is just the card with the little pods pictured to the left….with Bb i wouldnt be surprized

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Amber P

Says it’s a $16 value – that would be pretty expensive for just three globs! I’m pretty sure it’s three deluxe samples.

Melissa

No, I’m pretty sure it is the actual lippies. That is just a card that shows the colors of the lippies.

Meghan

I’m pretty happy with my box this month. I’m getting:

R+Co Dry Shampoo
The Beauty Crop Flocking Lashes Mascara
Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Correction Pads
Manna Kadar Glo Illuminator
Living Proof In-Shower Styler

I don’t hate getting dry shampoos like most people and I’ve never tried this one before. I also love getting mascara so I’m happy with this too. I’m super excited to get a Peter Thomas Roth product and can’t wait to try it! The Living Proof was my sample choice for the month. I’m looking forward to trying this too. I’ve been air drying my hair more lately and am trying out different products. The only thing I’m not happy about getting is the highlighter. I’m getting a highlighter from Ipsy this month too and recently got one from Sephora. I’m on highlighter overload right now. Overall, this is a great box for me!

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Alyce

I am very happy with my box this month. BB has definitely been looking at my reviews and feedback on their personal inventory. I have color treated hair and received to deluxe samples geared towards that attribute. A new mascara I have never tried, my choice of the Briogio product, and a sunless tanner. I also received a bonus 6th product of perfume. I need to calculate the $$ amount, but I will be using every product.

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Alyce

oops, Living Proof Shower styler was my choice – excited to try.

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Gallogator

I usually get the curated because I know what I am getting. I only mildly like two of the items. Rest is going straight to the trash. How could they be so off on my preferences?

Supergoop!® Everyday Sunscreen with Cellular Response Technology SPF 50 – 18 oz. – Good
R+Co DEATH VALLEY Dry Shampoo – Lifetime supply of dry shampoo already available
The Beauty Crop Fabulous Flocking Lashes – NO NO NO!
evo lockdown smoothing treatment – I need volume for my flat hair
M·A·C Cosmetics Strobe Cream – my pick so good

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Yuki

I’m getting:

Oribe Apres Beach Wave & Shine Spray
Tocca Nourishing Body Scrub
Derma e Microdermabrasion Scrub
MAC Strobe Cream (my sample choice)
Lord & Berry Ultimate Lip Liner in Romantic Rose

Admittedly, I wasn’t excited initially, but I’ve never tried any of these products, so I’m looking forward to this box now.

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Debbie

My box was terrible this month! I signed up for the three month, June is my last box and I’m cancelling.

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Krista

MDSolarSciences™ Mineral Crème SPF 50 Broad Spectrum UVA-UVB Sunscreen
The Beauty Crop Fabulous Flocking Lashes
OUAI Wave Spray
evo lockdown smoothing treatment
M·A·C Cosmetics Strobe Cream (my sample choice)

I finally cancelled this morning after I saw this (my reveal just came up today). Another sunscreen, another black mascara. I liked the wave spray pretty well when I tried it in Play a YEAR ago. $10 a month is not a big deal but over the course of a year, I’d rather spend $120 on one thing I’ll really love. Bye-bye, Birchbox. It’s been a good run. 2 years I think.

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Lin

The one Play sent out was almost 2x bigger 🤕 …late to the party and dont even bring decent sizes, smh

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ang

Same exact box here

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AJ

Awful box. TERRIBLE customer service. Save your money!!!

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Cara

I didn’t select a sample choice and they are now sending me the curated box. Technically I haven’t tried anything in the curated box. But I would have picked it if I wanted it! It feels like the curated are having so much trouble selling they had to off some onto susbscribers? I’m just annoyed. Feels like they have no samples left to even send me. Only a subscriber for 2 years.

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Emma

They sent me ALL THREE of the sample choices. I picked the strobe cream because I wanted to try it, and because (1) I don’t self-tan, ever, and (2), I’d read about the living proof stuff and decided it would be no good.

So, while I made an informed choice, they saddled me with my two rejected products anyhow. I’m willing to try the Beauty Crop mascara they’re sending (I don’t really need another one, but I like BC’s smoothie lip pencils), but my fifth item is a useless, migraine-inducing perfume sample. At least Sephora play never counts the perfume as anything but a “bonus” item.

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Melissa

That is very annoying! Like you said, if you wanted it, you would have selected it. I’ve subscribed for 5 years (I think). I’m definitely not as excited as I used to be.

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JacLyn

Can you not share your box for points anymore? I haven’t checked my box reveal page for a while because it wouldn’t load for me. Today it worked, but I don’t see that option anywhere.

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Melissa

They eliminated that option months ago. 🙁 Also, you can no longer get points for reviewing samples. You were supposed to get to do 5 reviews after they discontinued the rewards for reviewing samples. I only ever did 2, and then they eliminated that option all together.

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Patti

I received that Beauty Crop Fabulous Flocking Lashes mascara in my May Birchbox and it is not only the worst mascara but the worst cosmetic I’ve ever used. It is truly awful.

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Sara

TOCCA Esfoliante da Corpo – Nourishing Body Scrub
derma e® Microdermabrasion Scrub
ModelCo Lip Enhancer Illusion Lip Liner
R+Co HIGH DIVE Moisture + Shine Crème
M·A·C Cosmetics Strobe Cream

Except for the lip liner I am happy. I mix highlighters with my moisturizer, so that was my sample choice. Birchbox, you did okay…..

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Sarah S

Are you a Beta Subscriber? I requested an exfoliator and not a perfume, and I got the exact same box. I’m pretty pleased with it.

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Sara

Nope, not a Beta Subscriber.

Amber

Mine was up on the third and I received my box last week. I have been on the beta option for two months now and I don’t think it’s worth it. I also got the wave spray, mascara and lotion. I also receive the m.a.c. highlighter and coola setting spray. Nothing exciting at all.

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Patti

I received the exact same box. That mascara…ugh!!!

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Becca

Mine was up on the third too. I got my box on the fifth.

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