Birchbox Review + Coupon – March Ready for Anything Box

I’m so over BB. It used to be my favorite but NOT ANY MORE!! Ugh. All I get are repeated items and I got the currated box this time only because I use that smashbox but otherwise the box was a joke. Lipstick… Smallest ever! And the eye pads ripped my skin off. I am so upset. I emailed them yesterday and April will be my last box. I turned around and subscribed to Allure, hopefully it will be better. I already get Ipsy and I’m never disappointed so hopefully I will like Allure. I always liked having one makeup one skincare but BB has totally let me down the last like 4-5 boxes. 🙁

This is the first time I requested the curated box, and I was really disappointed. The lipstick sample was a joke (ridiculous size and very cheaply made), and IMO shouldn’t have been counted as a sample. And my Kiehl’s was half-empty. Those were the two items that really made me want this box. So this one was pretty much a bust.

Watch out for those eye pads! They really stung, almost instantly upon putting them on. I don’t have sensitive skin, but I could still feel the stinging sesnsation hours after wiping it off. Lots of reviewers on BB saying the same.

Box Twins!!? Listen~ I wrote them to let them know my Smashbox was, well.. smashed?!! While I was at it, I let them know that I had received a free BB, (because I had spent $50+, during that special sale) and the, “The Balm” sample was empty… I just asked if they could throw another “The Balm” sample in my April box, since I’d always wanted to try it. (that’s all I asked of them) Guess what they did?? They literally OVERNIGHTED me a brand new free Birchbox & separately sent a new Smashbox Trio, as well! I mean.. C’mon! Birchbox has THE BEST customer service! Hands down!!! On top of that, they put $5 in my acct… ?Seriously.. I will NEVER leave BB. Plus, with all the codes & specials they have daily, I now try & purchase a lot of my makeup/skincare, I’d usually get at Sephora, etc. through Birchbox! They’re pretty amaze-balls!!!! ??#teambb xo

I got this box last week, and the Smashbox eye shadow was open and had shattered and spread all over the box 🙁 That eye shadow was the deciding factor in my getting the curated box. I contacted Birchbox asking for a replacement eye shadow, and they replied the same day (Ace priority?) saying that they were sending a full replacement box (special Ace service? I’ve never gotten a full replacement box for a broken item before). It shipped a week ago and still has yet to arrive, but it should be here by Saturday. They said they’d try to give me the same thing but couldn’t promise it, so I’m really hoping for the curated box so that I can get this eye shadow! I’d also be happy to have a second Kiehl’s cream; I use any heavy duty facial moisturizers on my 5-year-old son, who has keratosis pilaris on his face 🙁

On my other sub, I didn’t choose a sample or a curated box. I am getting:

-Blocki for walks – that’s 3 perfume samples out of 5 boxes for this sub, and I asked for minimal perfumes in my profile
-treStiQue Color & Smudge Shadow Crayon – hopefully in a color I can use
-Marcelle BB Cream Golden Glow – I *love* Marcelle products, so I’m looking forward to this
-PARLOR by Jeff Chastain Volumizing & Texturizing Shampoo and Conditioner
-Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser – not complaining about this

I just feel a little sad about Birchbox sample sizes sometimes because the box is about the same size as Allure and Allure packs their boxes with products! They arrived on the same day this month, so I couldn’t help compare… However, Birchbox’s reward system is one of the best, customer service is excellent, and they come up with LE box and Value Kits that we can get a good deal. I paid for year sub during Black Friday, so my box is about $7 and I get $5 back in points, so not a bad way to sample new products. I tried Parlor spray this morning and I like it! I see a lot of negative comments about Parlor products and I wonder why. But I don’t really use a lot of hair products in general so…

I really liked a couple things I got. The stainiac is great and so subtle, love it. And I got the tre’stique eye shadow crayon in pine. I’ve never bought/got a color like that and I really like it. My box didn’t even come with tissue paper in it this month. It looked kinda sad when I opened it.

i loved the parlor spray. Wasn’t too sure I would like it. I gave long wavy thick hair and it detangled my locks ! Eye shadow was a nice! A quaility brand. The Browns didn’t were true and not reddish hued. Lipstick was small but color was ok. Eye pads will try at spa . The creme is great for my sensitive skin. Will put this in my travel kit if I can get it open. Tee hee

I had the same issues as everyone else, it seems. The teeny lipstick broke as soon as I tried it, and it took me FOREVER to get the Kiehl’s open. I don’t ever complain though-for ten dollars, I get to try things without shelling out money on “mistakes.” And this time around, I absolutely fell in love with the Parlor spray. I immediately ordered the full size with my points. To me, that’s a sample box doing it’s job!

I thought the lipstick was an ugly color and the collagen pads were useless (scientist here), but really liked the other three items, so it worked for me. I don’t whine about sample size because Birchbox is, per definition, a sampling service. Their goal is to get you to buy the full-size products from them. If the sample lasts more than a month, why would anyone buy a full-size? The samples are big enough for you to make a decision re purchasing.

My lipstick also broke immediately, but I sort of crammed it back together and am using it and liking it. Great texture and color for me. Worst packaging ever, though, and the plastic bag seems incredibly wasteful to me for a company that claims to be eco-friendly. What is that about?

I was excited about the Smashbox, but it’s sooo pigmented that on my pasty skin the darker colors just make me look unhealthy or like I’ve been punched. I want to get my hands on the violet palette.

I laughed so hard at the size of the lipstick sample. I think it should have came with 2 colors like a recent Sephora reward. I’m thankful to have it though.
I mainly got this box for the eyeshadow trio (now the 4th one in my collection).
The Kiehls is a nice touch.

I can’t get the Kiehl’s open! My lipstick broke immediately, but I do like it a lot. I haven’t been thrilled with BB since I started receiving it 4 months ago. This has been my favorite box though.

I was sort of “blah” about my box (my review will be up on my website tomorrow). I got a Cargo eyeshadow duo which would have been great if it was not made in China. I got a different type of Kiehl cream, which is OK but as I don’t suffer from dry skin, sort of on overkill for me. then I got a lip stain which would be great for people with anemia (I’m not one of them), an oriental perfume sample (not my thing) and the Number 4 shampoo & conditioner.

So all boring stuff. I’m enjoying Glossybox so much more – I think when I’m done with all my free Birchbox boxes (bought with points), I’ll quit Birchbox for good.

Man after this box I went ahead & canceled!! & I tell you it felt sooo liberating!! No regrets whatsoever. Seriously it seems like their samples get smaller & smaller! When I saw that tiny lipstick it was the last straw! I love their point system but the way I look at it with the money I spend on the sub I can subscribe to a better more worth it sub like allure! Therefore bye bye birchbox!

I really liked my box too. I loved the lipstick even being so small. Loved the texture and formula. I’m still using my little sample. Need to but reg. Size. ?The eyeshadow is bomb. Been using it everyday this week. Blow out spray was used on Sunday and my hair still looks great. Great box.

I’ve only tried the lipstick. It is so tiny, but I love the color on me. Looking forward to trying everything else.

The tiny lipstick broke as soon as I tried it, BB is sending me a replacement. Also, I love the Kiehl’s cream. It is thicker than most creams I have found and so far my face is looking much more moisturized! I did use up some BB points and got a full size Kiehl’s cream! I have really like it!

I wish I didn’t get the curated sample, ugh – the lipstick sample is the tiniest one I’ve ever seen and is a great disappointment

That lipstick sample was ridiculous.

Overall, I really liked this box but the MAKE lipstick broke as soon as I tried to apply it. Definitely doesn’t make me want to buy anything of theirs!

The lipstick shade wasn’t great on me either, but I am glad to try the eyeshadow formula. I like the pinkier shades they have so if I like these Browns I may buy the full size in other shades. I love that Parlor spray. I got that from birchbox in another order – maybe the blow out box or as a mystery sample, and was surprised to like it so much, so I ordered the curated box for that!

Barbie doll lipstick broke the second I applied light pressure to put it on! Most pathetic sample I have ever received.

I got the curated box this month too and am pretty happy with it. I like the Parlor spray, haven’t tried other items yet – maybe I’ll try the eyeshadow tomorrow 🙂
And yes, that had to be the smallest lipstick ever!