Birchbox August 2016 Box Reveals Are Up!

ByLiz CadmanAug 1, 2016 | 132 comments

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The Birchbox reveals for August 2016 are up!

Use this link to see what you’ll get from Birchbox this month. (FYI - the reveal worked for one of my subscriptions, but didn't load for a different subscription account, so you may need to try back later if it isn't working for you).

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

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Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!

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132 comments

Amber

FYI the Manna Kadar product is a bronzer and highlighter duo….the same one that’s been in every sub this month. I’m interested to try it, but it isn’t something I would purchase for myself, as I have pale skin most of the year.

I also got the benefit brow pencil, and was super disappointed that it was TINY. Shockingly tiny. But I expect to get several uses out of it, and it was nice to sample it to see if I would purchase it myself (I probably will, it’s awesome).

The other sample I was looking forward to was the dry shampoo paste. it’s a small pot (it was shown in the sample choice video, so I knew what to expect) but it will last several uses, and is perfect because I had been debating on buying it since the last R+Co product I bought on a whim had been a huge miss for me. I love this product as well.

Overall, I still think Birchbox is worth the $10, even if they don’t give out points anymore. I get to test out things I’m interested in, and I get repeats of things I really like, so I never actually have to buy them.

Dawn

I actually got 50 points for reviewing my samples this month! I thought that we would not be getting any more points for reviewing? Not complaining, lol, just confused…

Steph

I also got the tiny brow sample! It is shockingly small. Seriously, you could use a toothpick for scale. I was a little disappointed in the small sample sizes of the hair items. I have long, curly hair and I typically use a lot of product. I received the oil (my pick) and the dry shampoo. I thought I was bummed with this month, but the Acure Wipes, oil, and Manna Kadar are probably worth the subscription price. I got the bronzer/highlighter duo and will probably use it as shadow.

Kelly

I got the same Manna Kadar single shadow/highlighter than I got in the July Serendipity box (fantasy was the color, pinkish/goldish shade that is pretty). I guess there are several different versions of what you can get when you got the Manna Kadar dream palette.

Kristy

I also recieved the teeny tiny Benefit brow sample. It is the perfect shade for me, but when I opened the package it was laughable how small the actual pencil is! Glad it’s an amazing product at least ?

Debbie

I selected a sample choice and when I did, it said I would be getting it, but it’s not included in my box this month. Is that unusual?

Dawn

My sample choice wasn’t included either but what i got instead I preferred so I am not complaining but I was wondering about that too!

Amber

yes, just contact customer service. perhaps they ran out of the product?

Kaara

Aaaahhhhh, I got the curated box because I knew I would like/use everything in it, and I do- BUT now that I’m seeing what everyone else got I wish I’d done sample choice then gotten the curated box as an additional purchase! I told my boyfriend that this has given me FOMO for the first time in my life and that I need 5 subs to Birchbox so I don’t miss a single awesome sample lol. So jealous of all the people getting Oribe and Manna Kadar and stuff 🙂 on the plus side though I absolutely feel like I got my $10 worth, plus some ? need more boxesssssss

Dawn

Oh no! MORE hair oil!

I got the manna kadar pallet, hope it’s not beige no color something
Stila lipstick trio, hope it’s not another pale pink lipstick
Profile pro hair oil, ugh
Hey honey trick and treat cream concealer, I don’t wear concealer
Oribe anti humidity spray…..excited to try this brand

Didn’t get my pick! Not that it matters, I only picked so I wouldn’t get another hairn oil and I did anyway.

i think next month I m cashing out my points and cancelling. Bummer. Really thought they’d pick up their game after the points fiasco.

Amy Ballou

Lucky, I would of taken the concealer in a heart beat! Been needing some….instead I get
a bunch of hair stuff.

Dawn

Lol. One persons garbage is another’s treasures, right? I want shampoo and conditioner, and hairspray samples. 🙂

Amy Ballou

First time I am getting 5 samples, so boo for that. Thought we always got at least 6 guess I was wrong. However my box is a tad different from what I’ve read so far. I am getting:
-Manna Kadar Cosmetics Day-Dream Palette
-Avène Micellar Lotion
– R+Co BADLANDS Dry Shampoo Paste
-Beauty Protector Protect & Oil
– WEI™ Tibetan Chrysanthemum Correcting Eye Treatment Pads (this is the sample I see hasn’t been mentioned yet accept by one person who btw had an amazing box )

Rceli

I’m not stoked about my box. I kind of wanted the Acure wipes, although I can probably go buy them at Whole Foods. Liz’s box I love!

Manna Kadar eyeshadow ( I think it’ll only be 1 shadow not the pallet)
Laura Gellar Lip gloss in cookie dough
Air Repair completion boosting moisturizer
Beauty protector Prote t and Repair defang let
*Oribe Apre Beach Shine Spray

Trish M.

Mine seems okay:
Manna Kadar Cosmetics Day-Dream Palette
Acure Organics Coconut & Argan Oil Cleansing Towelettes
Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel
amika Nourishing Mask – 250 ml
Beauty Protector Protect & Oil

Frankly, I can live without any more hair products. I didn’t choose a sample this month but they’re sending the oil anyway. A guest ruined my pillowcases with her hair oil once and so I’m leery of using it :/
The Hydrating Gel looks the most interesting.

Danelle

Box twins. I’m actually pretty ok with this. Items I can use and WILL use. I’m curious if we are just getting a shadow or what d rom that palette.

Dianne

I’m getting 2 makeup products in a Birchbox. Finally NO sunscreen!!!

Lauren

I was sick of sunscreen too!

Dawn

Reveals don’t show up for me. Bummer!

Becca

I hit the combined 7 sample & Oribe jackpot:

-Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Masque
-Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner
-Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo
-Beauty Protector oil
-Vasanti BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator
-Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel
-Manna Kadar Day-Dream palette (echoing everyone else on the hope that it’s at least a couple of shades)

This actually seems totally tailored to my profile, too! For the first time in a while, I’m excited for my BirchBox.

Veronica

We’re box twins, mine just came in today! Don’t get too excited though, the shampoo and conditioner are each 0.23fl. oz foil packets good for 1 max 2 time use and perhaps you wont run into the same problem but my Manna Kadar palette came damaged (all dust). I hope the remaining samples make up for the damaged MannaKadar (Fantasy shade) and foil packet Shampoo & Conditioner.

Here are the remaining product specs:
Beauty Protector Oil (didn’t indicate amount: 0.5oz?)
Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Masque 0.5fl oz/15ml
Marcelle Hydra-C 24H 0.24oz/7ml
Vasanti Brighten Up Enzymatic face Rejuvenator 20g/0.7oz.

Kristy

My Manna Kadar was also crushed. If you email them they will replace it. I think I will just crush it up further and put it in an empty bare minerals pot to use as a loose powder.

Erinne

You will LOVE the Vasanti Face scrub. It is my absolute favorite thing from all of my subscription boxes. Lucky you!

Sarah

I’m super excited for this months box. For the past few month’s I’ve been getting the curated box so I decided to be surprised this month with the exception of my sample choice: Beauty & Protect Oil
Day-Dream Palette (a couple shades hopefully)
Stila stay all day in Patina (YAY)-I almost ordered the curated box just to get this!
Sheamoisture shampoo & conditioner
Marcelle Hydra-C 24 hr hydrating gel
Avene cleansing gel

7 Items! Thank you BB for coming through!!

Nelliebelle1197

Seems like most people who stuck this out are new subscribers. I am am wondering if they are doing better boxes this month because so many old timers quit?? Someone below mentioned 7 samples, which they have not done in ages. And it looks like the curated box is still on the site, which, as far as I recall, never happens.

After 5 years, there is literally zero reason for me to ever give BB another chance – from the tiny, repeating samples to the loss of points to the attitude of the “founder”, I am not missing this and am glad to be spending the money back with Mishibox.

Melissa

I got seven samples in one of my boxes last month. This month I’m getting the same box posted here which I’m excited to try. My other two aren’t loading.

jess

how do you find the curated box for sale?

Kimberly

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/endless-summer-featured-box

It shows the price as $15, but if you are a subscriber, the price will drop to $10 in checkout.

Kimberly

I am getting 7 samples this month. I also got 7 last month.

Jeanine

I don’t know why Birchbox keeps making themselves open to criticism…they are making it seem like you get 3 lip minis and a full pallate…which, as a long time subscriber (2013), we know is not the case!! I just hope everyone is not too disappointed when their box arrives!!!

Dinah

Ooooh, I am loving my box this month. I’m getting the Manna pallete, Stila matte lip trio, Shea Moisture super fruits shampoo and creme rinse, Marcelle gel moisturizer, Beauty Protector oil, Avene cleansing gel

Kathy S

I am getting the same 7 items, but my Shea Moisture is coconut. I am curious to see what we get with the pallets and Stila.

Susanne

Wow! Your box sounds perfect! I’d love all of those- any tips for customizing my profile? I’m getting the Manna Palette, Organic Pharmacy Enzyme Peel Mask, Marcelle Energizing Hydrating Gel, Beauty Protector Protect and Detangle, Oribe Wave and Shine Spray. I’ll probably use the mask and Beauty Protector spray. Not sure how the wave spray will work in my curly hair or what’s being sampled from the palette, so I’m on the fence about this box…

Dinah

I honestly have no idea how their system works. I have been subbing on/off to BB since my first box way back in Dec 2010 and the samples are just so random. I keep getting mascara or liners. So this month I’m actually happy. The only thing I did fifteenth this month and last month was customize my sample.

Nelliebelle1197

You know it is not a trio, but one sample- size Stila, right? Don’t want you to be disppointed.

Dinah

Thanks for the heads up! I wasn’t sure. But one is great still 🙂

Jamie Haines

For the palette, that’s full size ????

Marion

My box: R+Co Dry shampoo paste (sample choice), Beauty Protector oil (womp womp), Manna Kadar palette (I already own this), Benefit goof proof brow pencil, & the Acure coconut + Argan oil wipes. This is a really good box, IMO, except for the protector oil. I’m pretty irritated that they advertised 2 *custom* hair products, then just three in an extra of the main sample choices that I didn’t pick for a reason! I’ve gotten this hair oil a couple different times already in mystery sample add-on packs.

Steph M

I am getting the same box! I picked the oil though. Interesting that we get a hair oil and then a dry shampoo to remove oils. I am really hoping the Benefit product is customized to color preferences. I see a light option as a free add on.

Lynn

*Manna Kadar Day-Dream Palette
*Stila Matte About You Lipstick
*R+Co Badlands dry shampoo paste (my sample choice)
*Oribe Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray
*Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask

Might be my best Birchbox yet!!

Laura

Love your box.

San Juana Ortega

I am getting the same thing!! I was shocked!

Lynn

Me too! Yay for us! 🙂

Essa

After I seen my preview of my box this month I’m excited. I can’t wait.

Manna Kadar Cosmetics Day-Dream Palette

SKINFOOD Black Sugar Mask Wash Off

Stila Matte About You Liquid Lipstick Trio

R+Co BADLANDS Dry Shampoo Paste

Beauty Protector Protect & Oil

Jeanine

Same box…but I have a question?? Is it just one lipstick?? Cuz I think it shows all three for the custom box also and I’m pretty sure they just get one????

pam

i’m getting the same box! i’m so excited!

Kimberly

I’m pretty excited about my box! I’m getting:

Manna Kadar Cosmetics Day-Dream Palette
Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel
Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Masque
Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner
Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo
Beauty Protector Protect & Oil
Vasanti® BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator

I also ordered the curated box. I’m happy!

Tara

Box twin! I’m excited for all of it. Makes up for getting a foil packet of conditioner as one of my samples last month!

tanya

so tired of shampoo, conditioner and styling samples!!! as an AA woman, 99% of these products do not work for my hair type (natural or relaxed)!!!
I’m sticking it out till December and then I’m GHOST!!!

Steph M

Echoing these sentiments! I have a LOT of long, coarse, curly hair. I use a lot of product when I wear my hair curly. The tiny Rene Futurer cream was a little ridiculous. Curlbox has a sale on past boxes. I am tempted to try one… I went with the hair oil this month, but I guess they decided to send along some dry shampoo as well.

Kay

I canceled for this very reason. I like some of the samples this month, but I’m hesitant to try again. I really wish we could opt out of receiving hair products if they’re not even going to at least try to go by the profile.

Barbie

I’m getting:

*Manna Kadar Cosmetics Day-Dream Palette
*Acure Organics Coconut & Argan Oil Cleansing Towelettes
*Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel
*Amika Nourishing Mask
*Beauty Protector Protect & Oil (Sample Choice)

Why yes, I will be thoroughly moisturized, thank you! 🙂

Jamie Haines

Is the palette full size?

Christine

This was what they said on their FB page- “We’re sampling both an eyeshadow and a highlighter/bronzer!”

Barbie

I’m pretty doubtful that it will be full size – I’m expecting a very small sample of no more than two shades if I’m lucky.

I’m actually more excited about the Marcelle Hydra Gel.

Nelliebelle1197

BB had not done full size in years. I think the last full size I got was a Laura Geller blush 3 or 4 years ago.

Kayla

I’m really excited about this box!! I’m getting:
Stila Matte About You Lipstick
Daydream Palette
R+Co Oblivion Shampoo and Conditioner
Oribe Beach Waves Spray(sample choice)
Hey Honey Concealer
I also ordered the curated box in the shop. 🙂

Danelle

Nice!

Peri

The Manna Kadar palette that everyone is getting will most likely be an eye shadow single or duo from the palette…sooo, not the entire palette lol. Just FYI. I’d love to see the day when BB gives us a whole palette in a monthly box.

Marion

I’m curious about how they’re doing the samples for this! I already own the palette (thanks to an Ipsy offer several months ago), but I definitely wouldn’t mind having an even smaller & more portable version.

Chrystal

I will be receiving:
*Manna Kadar Dream Palette – assuming it will be a single pan from the palette
*Davroe Smooth Senses Anti Frizz Conditioner
*Davroe Smooth Senses Anti Frizz Shampoo
*Biorepublic Skincare Aloe Rescue Revitalizing Fiber Mask Set
*Marcelle Hydra-C 24 H Energizing Hydrating Gel

I wish I would have gone with the curated box, I hate getting conditioner/shampoo packets in my subscriptions! The most exciting thing about this box is the mask,quite possible this could be my last month.

Jess C

Box twins. I also picked the Beauty Protector oil. And I ordered the curated box as well. Its looks like a decent month, depending on the size of the items.

Kay

How do you get the curated box? I’m looking, but just don’t see that option. Thanks!

Chrystal

At the top of the page you will click on Your Box, and then select Box Customization. From there you are able to choose one of the featured samples with the other items being a mystery, or select the curated box for that month. For some reason I always forget to do this in enough time!

SarahFrances

I’m getting:

the Manna Kadar that everyone else seems to have as well
ProfilePro ultra nourishing oil
The Organic Pharmacy purifying seaweed mask
DermaE purifying detox scrub
Oribe beach wave and shine spray

I’m shocked. This box actually seems tailored to my profile. I will use everything in it except for maybe the oil. With the exception of the Oribe, which I chose, nothing is a repeat. Nothing from the BIrchbox Big Five Brands that they seem to send me every month, either. Man, I hope this is the start of a new trend and not some happy fluke.

Chrystal

Great box! I love receiving the Oribe products 🙂

Amie

I’m getting the palette, REN plumping emulsion. Avene micellar lotion, some hair oil stuff and the shampoo paste (my sample choice).

All in all not too bad. Better than I was expecting based on the sample choices and the curated box choice. I’m interested in the plumping emulsion although it sounds similar to the REN “beauty shot,” the shampoo paste is a completely new product to me so that follows the spirit of sample boxes, I can never have too much micellar lotion and depending on what form the palette sample takes it could be a good one as well. The hair oil doesn’t excite me but you can’t win them all.

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