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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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I have $10.00 in points saved up. And, with the spend $35 free sample pack that will bump it to $50 spent. And, I’m going to add the full-size Jane Airedale Chapstick. Fingers crossed it’s still avail. come Tues. when this goes on sales for ACES. For $30.00 this bag is worth it to me. Especially, since the brush is $26. And, the Tarte pallet $19.
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tammy g
gum….did I read that right..?
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P Suzanne Garrett
… and a Breakfast Bar?!
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Lily
ROFLOL, I read this as ” Darkside” twice while scanning the page for items of interest. I suppose ” Deskside” is really a word, but I’d have named it ” Desk top” or something… Just then, my brain went ” Deckside”.
Shades of the FFF gym bag ” Will workout for cupcakes” vs ” Will work out for cupcakes”. LOL
It looks like a cute ‘lil birchbox kit for those who are still with the co. 😉
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tpop
$103 value, not counting the bar, HUM, notebook, and bag.
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Stephanie
I would buy this for $25 but not $40. If there was a full size HUM I may bump it up to $30 but nothing more.
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Dani
Totally agree. $25 or $30 with 15% off and I would probably bite.
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KerryD
Apparently the price is not an issue for lots of people, cuz it’s sold out
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Cindy
It’s coming soon. It hasn’t gone up for sale yet.
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Cindy
It clearly states coming soon.
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Nat
nope, it says it’s coming soon
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Stef
I read that title as “The Darkside Essentials box” ….my hard rock loving self was all, oh heck yes I need that! I am rather bummed at my reading mistake after seeing the not-at-all-dark contents! 😂😂
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Jenn
OMG! I did the same thing!!
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Marion
😂😂 Not on brand for Birchbox! I’d definitely buy one from Ipsy or BoxyCharm, though!
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Marie
Lol, Stef! This cracked me up. 🙂
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Marion
Not interested in how mainstream beauty boxes are branching out into “wellness” categories lately. Especially since things like gummies & supplements are pure snake oil.
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Rachel
Bummer. I love this, but I think the price tag is too high for what’s included.
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Jen
Please tell me somebody has figured out the actual value for this set, because I am NOT seeing it being a very good deal.
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Bee
The brush is sold for $26 and the palette is $19. Those two alone cover the retail value at least.
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Julie
Smashbox Cosmetics Camera Ready Shadow Intensifier Brush $26
tarte tarteist™ PRO to go palette $19
Winky Lux Matcha Blotting Papers $8
TOCCA Crema da Mano Hand Cream – Giulietta $10 (sephora)
KIND Breakfast Probiotics Bar – Apple Cinnamon – 1 bar – 4 count is $3 so let’s say $1 for a loosie
HUM Nutrition Glow Sweet Glow Gummies – Travel-size $10 (sephora)
ARROW BOOST Color Enhancing Lip Balm – Blush Hour $14 (walgreens)
invisibobble® ORIGINAL Traceless Hair Ring – $8
Georgette Klinger Coconut Facial Mist – Travel-size $9 (?)
Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower Deodorant Stick $7
Simply Gum Peppermint Gum – 15 pieces $2.39
All that adds up to $114.39 birchbox claims it’s worth $143 so the branded notebook, pen, and zippered pouch most companies give away are worth $28.61 in their universe.
Hope that helps.
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Janet
They have their birthday/anniversary coming up in September, I am hoping for some discounts on some fun items, maybe even LE boxes! Fingers crossed!
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Shannon
I would buy this – but not for $40
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Dea
I’m still eyeing their “coral” kit, but waiting for a way to get it for much less than the $42 price tag. This kit is a miss for me, but a nice idea. I can see an older relative buying it for a young office worker.
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Marie
Seems pricy! They’ve had other recent Limited Edition boxes with lots of big full-size items and only a slightly higher price.
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Kelly
I would totally pick this up if it was $20! I used to love their Limited edition boxes. The values have fallen and samples sizes are way too small for this price tag. A pack of gum and single granola bar? Cute idea but overpriced. If those Hum vitamins were full sized it would help, a bottle of those is $25 but you get 60, this sample size only has 14.
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Julie
Really they want 40 for this? Do they ever leave their bubble to see what the competition is putting up?
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Lori
I wonder this about them all the time? Do they think they are untouchable because they’ve been around so long? Can they just not keep up? I’m genuinely curious…
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