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Birchbox ($17 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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Sooo not impressed with my birch this month! Even though I am getting 7 products?
4 are hair products, shampoo, conditioner, serum all by minu, one is Orbie dry shampoo which i recieved within my last 4 boxes and barely used it. Do not like the smell at all!
Other two are lip product. And only one I might be okay with.
Only thing I am happy with is the coola which I picked. Ugh.
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Ela Avar
At least you’re not getting a black eyeliner!! Lol
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Jackie
This is only my third Birchbox, and I’m really happy with this one. The first two each contained at least one product that I really liked (Sunday Riley, I’m talking to you), but I either already use or am excited to try everything in this one.
Marcelle BB Cream Golden Glow
jane iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain (almost ordered the curated box in order to try this)
Wilma Schumann Skin Care Hydrating Collagen Eye Pads
COOLA SPF 30 Organic Makeup Setting Spray (have been thinking about trying a setting spray with SPF)
Benefit Cosmetics BADgal BANG! (sample choice)
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Hillary
I was so nervous for a terrible box after some of the spoilers. I am sincerely Not interested in deodorant. But my box is pretty great. I picked the Oribe product, but I’m also getting the Coola primer. Plus a lipstick queen lip liner (snooze), but a Derma e night cream and a Ouai volume spray.
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Laura Hon
I got an email from Cath Kidston and saw they were doing the featured Birchbox this month. I would have totally re subscribed if that were the case. Must only be for England, boooooo 🙁
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Helen
Yeah me too, that would be so lovely. I am British and love Cath Kidston… Would be great if they bought that over here.
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Redhed36
Mine;
– Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner
– Vasanti BrightenUp Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator
– Marcelle BB Cream Golden Glow
– Oribe Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse (my choice)
– Adesse New York Cupuacu Butter Lip Balm
So another eyeliner and lip product I won’t use. I really need to redo my profile. Other than those I am happy with my box.
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jenn
sadly, you and me both. deodorant should only be featured in walmart boxes jmo
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Ela Avar
I just looked on the app again (I don’t know why) and noticed that it says I’ve already reviewed three of the items I’m getting. And I’ve given them all five stars. Two of the products I’ve never heard of and the other is the black eyeliner. I can GUARANTEE that I have not given any black eyeliners better than a one star since my first month. This settles it; once I receive this box I am canceling BirchBox.
It’s bad enough I want able to pick a sample this month, but to have them mark items as positive reviews. Nope, I’m done!
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Ela Avar
I wasn’t able to pick a sample. Stupid autocorrect!
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Alex
Awesome! Thanks for this.
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Jeri
Ugh i guess they really don’t listen to reviews and your profile…my box is:
* Smashbox always on gel liner (i already got this once before)
* MDSolarScience Mineral Creme SPF 50 (even tho I should, I do not use this type of product… I’ll use this to protect my tattoos on my arms in the summer)
* OUAI Volume Spray (love the brand but already received this too, smells great lol)
* Marcelle BB Cream Golden Glow (i got the Marcelle CC cream from Birchbox before and it was horrible for my skin… just made it more oily)
* my sample choice is the Oribe Mousse
* it looks like I’m getting a bonus? RMS Makeup Remover Wipes (it’s probably just one lol)
Compared to the horrendous boxes I’ve been getting the last few months, this one isn’t so terrible… it seems like they always throw in a black eyeliner with everyone and it’s ridiculous.. enough already! And why 2 hair products?? I do love the brands but I already chose the plumping mousse so why add another product that claims it adds volume?!? There are so many samples they are offering this month – a little variety woulda been nice.
I’ll review these and change my profile once again.. if that doesn’t help next month.. then I’m done lol I’m looking forward to my add-ons more then the box itself
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Sandy
Yet another liquid black eyeliner. I swear I get so many I could supply the eyeliner for Broadway’s Cats. At least I got the Vasanti Brighten Up, been wanting to try that.
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Ela Avar
*sigh* I’m getting another black eyeliner and not getting the deodorant. I’ve really been wanting to try the Schmidt deodorant. I am SOOOOOOO TIRED of getting black eyeliner. I have enough to last years and I’ve only been getting sub boxes for a few months. I’ve already canceled Ipsy and Allure. It may be time to let go of BirchBox too.
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Luna
Awww darn… I got the “We’re still prepping your box” message. 🙁
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Frances
@Luna – are you sure you followed the steps exactly? It sounds like you might still be in the “Showing All Boxes” screen and not the “Showing All Samples” screen. Try it again; I’m 99.9% certain this will work for everyone unless you just signed up for Birchbox today or yesterday, in which case, they really would be still prepping your box!
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Luna
I don’t have the app, but I did try it on desktop. I was thinking that maybe because my account I use for my subscription isn’t in Ace status was why I couldn’t see it, but I could be wrong. I hope you’re right, and I’ll hopefully be able to see my reveals in the next day or two. I get antsy with anticipation when I see others reveals, but I can’t see mine. haha
Jess
I’ve followed these directions exactly and it still only shows the March samples, so this doesn’t seem to work for everyone.
MissBailey
Thanks for the tip!! I’m getting:
Number 4 Smoothing Balm
Smashbox Always On Gel Eye Liner
COOLA Dawn Patrol Primer (sample choice)
Beautaniq Fill & Tame Brow Gel
Bioderma Sensibio Eye Contour Gel (excited about this one).
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DocNoa
Me too, the exact same box. Excited for the brow gel, the eye gel and the number 4 hair balm!
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Jess
My April Birchbox:
•Oribe Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse (my choice)
•Marcelle BB Cream Golden Glow
•amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo
•Beautaniq Beauty Fill + Tame Brow Gel
•Bioderma Sensibio Eye Contour Gel
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haseleujeanine
Same as the example box except no deodorant got brow tamer gel!! This is the best Birchbox I have had in many many many months….
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Frances
My April Samples:
*Benefit Bad Gal Bang! mascara (my pick)
*Vasanti BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator
*Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain (in Forever Red?)
The reveal should work for everyone if you follow these steps on the App (only!):
1. Open Birchbox app on iOS or Android
2. Select Boxes
3. By default, it will display “Showing all boxes”, click the dropdown and select “All Samples”
4. You will see your 5 samples for the current month.
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Frances
You’re Welcome y’all! 🙂
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Jessica
Thank you for the detailed instructions — Very helpful!!!
My box includes:
Oribe hair plumping mousse (my sample choice)
Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner (another black 🙂
DERMA E hydrating night cream
Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain
Wilma Schumann Skin Care Hydrating Collagen Eye Pads
Happy with my box. Would have been even greater without the eyeliner but I’m not complaining. Also, I am so impressed with how quick Birchbox was able to prep our boxes and reveal our samples.
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Jess
Thanks so much for posting directions! 🙂 I’m new to Birchbox and couldn’t find them.
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AAC
Great tip Frances! That worked for me.
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Amber
Not a bad box this month. I picked the mascara and opted out of a fragrance. I also got the deodorant, Number 4 Smoothing Balm, Adesse New York Butter Lip Balm, and Bioderma Eye Contour Gel.
Just a heads up on the app, I had to go to all samples to see my reveal.
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Ela Avar
Did anyone get to pick the item they wanted this month? The app wasn’t working all weekend and now it says they are preparing my box. I particularly wanted to get the schmidt deodorant and now I can’t pick. NOT happy!!
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CK
The deodorant wasn’t one of the sample choices. I don’t think you could have picked it, even if the app were working.
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Jess
Yeah, the deodorant wasn’t one of the sample choices.
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