After reading many blogger rave about it, I finally decide to subscribe to Birchbox. And unfortunately, after getting the first box I'm really not impressed. For those of you not familiar with Birchbox, here's the skinny. It's a monthly beauty sample club where you get a little box full of beauty samples. Many bloggers swear they have found their must have beauty items because of it. It's only $10 and the website is very user friendly tracking everything that you get in your boxes.
I really wasn't impressed with the November box. Here's a breakdown of what I got, none of which particularly excited me.
Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer - Two came in the box but they were the same shade.
Three Masqueology samples - Masque Cleanse, 7D Moisture Cream and Revitalizing Eye Mask
MCMC Fragrance Phoenix Eau de Parfum
One Love Organics Aromatic Body Serum
I'm not going to give up on it just yet. Let's see what I get in the next few boxes. I will be sure to report back. I do have my eye on a special edition "home" box. It's $58 so I'm not sure its worth the cost. Have you bought it?
You tell me...are you a fan of Birchbox? What products do you know love because you received it in your latest box?
6 comments:
I wasn't all that impressed. I cancelled mine after a few months. I did find one product I really likes, so it wasn't a total loss...but not enough to keep me on board!
I feel the same way! I thought the samples would be bigger. I got different items in my Nov. box. I guess for samples it's not that bad of deal. I just love makeup stuff so much :) We'll see if I keep up with it.
The Home Box is awesome! I got a set of bamboo handle spatulas; full size truffle salt and rosemary; cocktail napkins; chalkboard place holders and several other things. I thought it was well worth it.
As for the monthly box - I have gotten a few things worthwhile -most likely will not renew for another 12 months.
I have a year-long Birchbox subscription that expires in February, so I've had a lot of boxes to compare this past year. The Nov. box was not great,I agree, but overall I have loved Birchbox. I now use a BB cream intead of foundation because of Birchbox sample and a much better eye liner than I was using before, the hair and perfume samples have introduced me to some amazing finds that I would not ordinarily try. Ouidad is expensive, but is perfect for my curly hair and I tried it through Birchbox. Don't give up yet--in the past nine months, I've had a few "meh" months, but mostly really great boxes! I am thinking of renewing for another year.
I forgot to add that i love the surprise of getting a box each month and seeing what's in there! It's been a really fun little monthly treat for myself....
I recommend changing your profile. I didn't like my first couple of boxes, but after I changed my profile settings I started getting better products! Some months are still hit or miss but I've generally been happy.
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