Birchbox November 2016 Sample Choice Spoilers + Coupon!

I have 6 birchbox accounts. I got 2 of the curated boxes because I can use everything in the box. I will probably keep a bottle of the hair care product in purse because I have very long thick hair that tangles horribly. I have to brush my hair many times throughout the day. I got one of each of the sample choices. Then I am letting them put a box together for me.

So, just a heads up. I am an ACE member and I was supposed to get early choice today. When I checked the site at 8am they were already out of the eyeliner and Jane iredale…this has never happened before!!! Looks like I am leaving it to the random box selection gods.

I guess the highlight/bronze duo or the lip/cheek stain wouldn’t be terrible. I won’t go for the curated because I just don’t need or want any of the items. Consistently being let down by Birchbox.

Not particularly excited by this box.
This would be my 3rd birch box.
I am wavering between cancelling or going for the surprise me box.
Not impressed with the sample choices.
Of course that could lead to disappointment.
I realize of course that not every box is going to be a home run.
The first box was ok, the 2nd was better.
So I think give one more chance and then decide

There are just too many repeat products in both sample choice and the curated box. And they weren’t great the first time around. It’s clear to me that the discovery aspect of BB is just gone.

The curated box is awful, so I guess lesser of choice evils.

really hoping this isn’t one of those months where you choose one (that you deem the least bad) and wind up with all 3 boring samples :/

After 41 boxes I am done. I have never been less excited about the sample choice and the curated. I was hanging on out of loyalty, but nope, I’m done. Could not reach for the cancel button fast enough.

Yay for jane iredale lip balm i have been wanting to try!!! Would have cancelled if not for that. Oct so so disappointing 🙁

The box is beautiful!

I think I’ve said this before but I just do not understand the appeal to their “box add-ons”. When they first started doing that (when I was a subscriber) it was 3-4 items exclusive to that month. I don’t think they were really discounted, but they weren’t available in the store. All of these items are available any time in the BB store and if you’re an Ace you’re getting free shipping on them anyway. I just don’t see the draw.

Anyway – BB, I’m not sad I quit you.

I got so distracted by her nails while watching the video. They have a nail salon in the store … couldn’t they have cleaned up the edges?!

Seriously considering cancelling (I decided to give it through December). Probably will go with the curated box since I’ve been wanting to try something from Ardency Inn.

I have the coastal scents whole palette. I got it in one of my Boxycharm box’s. Its a good palette. The sample is small. I like the brow pencil I got that in one of my Boxycharm box’s also.

Anyone have any thoughts on the Costal Scents option? I love blush and highlighters, but I’ve never tried anything from that brand.

I was going to cancel after my not so good october box. Dr brandt dermobrasion was a good sample but i dont really like the product itself too much bc no big deal once used. I got a crappy perfume sample and i dont even recall what else bc it was ao boring.
The only reason im not cancelling is bc i was going to buy that jane iredale lip stuff anyway with points. I know some ppl dont like it but im curious to see how it works for me. Most of the week i just wear powder and blush for makeup and this would be perfect for those days. I also just tried out the jane iredale smoothing and brightening product and im loving it so much i will probably buy it once i run out.
The eyebrow pencil looks good too but i dont need it. Not too impressed with the curated box at all.
Birchbox just barely hanging on for me.

well i canceled a few months back then resubbed this month because of the curated box plus bonus box or whatever deal so i got that, the mystery box was a complete bust!!! and then the actual box for October i think there’s one thing in there i’ll use. and after seeing these choices for next month i’m definitely canceling again!

They’re clearly cleaning out the warehouse ?
October wasn’t bad, not amazing but not bad, the previous months, however, were not buena.
If I didn’t have a subscription through next May…

So lame, glad I cancelled. I loved looking forward to getting these boxes but I always feel remorse.

I was planning on re subscribing because I love the box pattern and because Birchbox worked well for me when I had the subscription before. But after seeing the reveals I’m feeling meh and I could put that $10 toward something else. Maybe I’ll wait to see if they change their incentive from the smashbox duo to something I would actually use.

I know Birchbox got a lot of heat for redoing their point system but I still really love this box. It continues to be my favorite. I like that i get free very cool gifts with every purchase i make. I like the samples in Birchbox more than the Ipsy or Sephora boxes too. Plus, you can buy anything on the website that you’ve sampled and gain points to something else — so basically everything is discounted.

A box called “The Finishing Touch” seems like it’s BEGGING for a finishing spray.

More black mascara and more black eyeliner (waterproof at least), not to mention a perfume sample in the curated box. Last month’s curated was strong for me, but this month’s is totally opposite.

I’ll go with the Chella, although I’m feeling a little meh about all the choices, to be honest.

I joined last month and cancelled last month. The box was terrible. There are many other boxes to try and I’m having a good time doing it!

Oh birchbox…. come on! I used to enjoy birchbox a lot. I liked that you could pick a sample, I liked the boxes and the points system that they no longer have. They were a very cute company. These samples this month to choice from are awful, especially if you receive more then one sub box. I have received that brow pencil twice, the bronzer ( full size) was given out by boxycharm and that Jane iredale is ok if you like a more nature lip (which I do) but I have received this twice, both from birchbox.
Glad I cancelled

Glad I cancelled!

Cancelled. I’ve tried to hang on but these are ridiculous. Nothing new at all, not exciting. I already cashed out my points so this made my decision very easy.

Yawn. This is not tempting me to resub at all.