Birchbox November 2015 Review – Glam Life Guru Box

My box is missing an item. Anyone ever have this happen? How did they handle it? I’ve already sent out an email. Hopefully I will hear back soon. My box just showed up today, seems much later than normal.

I’m kicking myself for not getting the curated box. I chose instead the Impress Me LOC stick because Tati said it was rose gold (it isn’t); it’s similar to 2 other shadow sticks I already have. The gold Loc swatched above would’ve been more unique in my collection, and I would’ve loved that PHD dry shampoo. The 4 samples I got in my box were very underwhelming (a tiny body scrub, yet another leave-in conditioner, you get the picture…). Oh well, live and learn! 🙂

I got this box too and I really like it. I love the dry shampoo and I’ve been pleased with the rest as well. Even the shadow stick is actually a prettier color than I anticipated, so I’m happy with the box.

I picked the sample choice and got the LOC shadow stick in Impress Me. The swatch I did on myself looks really similar to the one in this review. It also took a little effort to wash off, which speaks to its staying power as an eye shadow!

Otherwise, I got Rusk elixir mist, TempleSpa La La Lagoon aromatic bath and shower gel, Dr. Lipp miracle balm, and Amika nourishing mask. I’m a little underwhelmed by what I received, especially seeing as the miracle balm looks to me like nothing more than a glorified Aquaphor (though to be honest I haven’t looked it up or tried it yet.)

However this is one box in a series of pretty good boxes I’ve gotten from Birchbox, so I can’t complain for the price. I think I’m going to like the eye shadow stick, so for the cost of the box, I think I made out pretty well!

I got this box, I was initially thrilled but once I looked up the serums, I’m much less impressed. They don’t seem to have any ingredients to justify their high prices. Anyway, they’re up for swap.

I do have to agree that I loved the LOC eye crayon. The color is too young for me, but I love the consistency and that it’s made in Germany.

I loved this curated box! I wasn’t familiar with Tate before this but have watched a few videos and I like her. I think I”m going to stick with the curated boxes going forward. I have yet to be disappointed with one but am frequently let down by my blind boxes.

I went with the sample choice. So i chose the red matte lipstick. And i didn’t even get it in my box! So disappointed. I got the eye shadow stick instead. If i wanted the eyeshadow stick i would’ve gone for this box. Did this happen to any one else?

I went for the curated box this month and I have to say I am happy. I was least excited about the eye shadow stick as I don’t use intense colors. Even from Liz’s swatch it looked intense… but I was able to use little amount and sheer it out. It looks beautiful against my skin tone.

I loved this box! I haven’t had occasion to try the dry shampoo yet, or the serum, but I’m pleased with the rest of the items. That LOC eyeshadow stick is fantastic. I’ve already ordered the whole eye collection!

This was probably my favorite Birchbox month ever in more than three years of subscribing! Love the quality of the samples and love the shadow stick too.

This was the first curated box I went for, then I did sample choice for the red LOC lippy on my other account. I was just in Sephora and the eye cream is in a set for Xmas, it seemed to be a good deal for kit if anyone falls in love with their sample and wants to continue using it past a week or so.

I received the same box as you Liz. I already tried everything and I’m very impressed. I’m purchasing everything in my box. Omg the eye cream is so Devine. I’m picky on eye creams but I noticed a big difference with just one application. The hydrating serum was a Wow for me. My make-up looked dewy and flawless today. The eyeshadow is one of my favorites. The pigments and sparkle that my eyes had today drew in many admirers. I did a Smokey eye and applied the Shadow stick on the lid in the center and BAM, my eyes were on mission to show off. Lol. And the staying power was magnificent. Stayed on all day without a crease. Loved my box, Bella

I love that eyestick color, it goes great with my dark brown eyes and medium light skin tone. I used it on my lid and the marsk shadow from Glossybox on crease and I like how it looks together; perfect for the holidays. I also love BB customer service, it’s one of the best, in my experience.

I got the rose gold shadow stick and it is AMAZING. Honestly I swatched it on my hand and it was there 6 hours later even after washing them! Very impressed. Can’t wait to try it on my eyes, just have to figure out how to wear it!

I’ve only tried the balm and the shadow stick. The balm is amazing and a nice size.I am so disappointed that the stick is too big to sharpen though.

Thanks Debbie. I wondered why I didn’t get a stick in mine. Not that I’m too disappointed.

I really do enjoy getting my box, but was a bit disappointed in the shadow stick I received as my sample choice. I read that it didn’t fit in sharpeners so I tried to use my adjustable fit sharpener and sure enough, it wouldn’t fit. So I guess we are supposed to order a special LOC sharpener now if we want to use it in the future. Also, I noticed they are no longer promoting a shadow stick in every box as they did at the beginning of the month.