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Birchbox 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 just for you (incl... read more.
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Malin + Goetz enzyme mask
Briogeo shampoo and conditioner
ModelCo shimmer whip
Phase Zero blush
Wilma Schumann collagen eye pads
I was super thrilled for the November box and signed up, but this box is incredibly underwhelming. I am so sick of shampoo and conditioner samples honestly. Unless something super worthwhile is in the January box, I’m unsubscribing.
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Jeannie
I got:
Oribe Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse
The Briogio shampoo/conditioner
MAC Cosmetics Cleanse Off Oil
Marcellus Xtension Plus Skyline Mascara
Phase Zero Blusher
Nothing too exciting but I got $5 off and a free extra box for resubscribing
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Renee'
Looks like they stopped having the little 2 sample freebie pack with shop purchase, or I am missing it it. Bums me out, not just for the lost samples but the tactical use of adding that for coupon stacking 🙁
I reactivated my BB a couple months ago because I reached Ace. Now, though, I’m really considering stepping back out of it. I’ve got December coming already, so that’s done. I simple don’t need it and I’ve found other subs that I like more. I suppose that happens after sampling several different subs.
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Luna
Nothing was really standing out to me this month… not that there was anything bad, just nothing that excited me enough to want to pick any given option. I thought of choosing the Malin + Goetz mask, then seeing what Birchbox chose for me, because I also like that element of surprise too (like Lori below said 😉 ), but maybe it’s because I’m starting to open my advent calendars and am getting inundated with products that I decided to swap for points this month. Now I just need to remember to use them!
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jenn
i am so upset with the samples selected for my december box. after a long break, i decided to join again and everything except one item are repeats from previous boxes years ago! i try to reach customer service through email and it won’t load correctly. this ace is left out of base. ridiculous.
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Emma
I’m not sure if they’ll even do anything about it. They’ve posted about how they may send you items you’ve had before so that you can get an old favorite if you loved it or have a second chance to try it out.
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jenn
i have been a member for years, and decided to give it another shot seeing the spoilers. i’m receiving my third bottle of oribe shine hair cream, another whish vanilla lip scrub, repeat hair spray and another liner. nothing in my box is an item that i choose, or anything new in the last couple years. sigh. what i spent in buying products, discovery kits, add-ons, etc in birthbox’s store, all year will go towards higher end boxes and advent calendars bc this is ridiculous.
cheryl s zaccone
Don’t miss BB at all.
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Lori
I don’t miss all the tiny samples or repeat products, but I do miss the surprise element. I look forward to the ipsy reveal every month for that reason. All my other boxes have spoilers on here, which I also enjoy, but there is something about that reveal excitement that I really love. It’s making me want to sub to more boxes just for more of that fun.
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Marion
Yes, the surprise is so fun!
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Kay
I don’t see my reveal either, but I know because I choose curated box. I just became an ACE without knowing it and they lower my sub price to $10, so I am happy with it.
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Colleen
I hope they are paying Lorelei plenty for her image
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Monika
not an easy navigation but i found it!!! good box this month!!
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Marion
What did you get?
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Marissa
Not showing on the app for me. I used your link and it told me “lost your way?” Weird.
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Susan
I see nothing on app or website. I picked a curated box. Might that be why?? Last box showing is November
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Ashley
I don’t see mine either. I chose one curated and one not curated and neither are visible for me.
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Kelly
Select show all samples instead of show all boxes
Daria
I love bi-facil, it’s been my favourite remover for years.
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me
Appreciate you posting the link! I’ve had multiple subscriptions over the last 6 years, so while I rarely get a surprise anymore, my niece, my trainer and their friends think the world of me :). I share my extra goodies with them over the holiday season.
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