Birchbox and other Beneficial Programs
Mon, 06/27/2011 - 9:54am
I just found out about birchbox last month and it is great!! I got my first box this month and they gave me a ton of great items. Have any of you joined birchbox? Are there any other similar sites that you would like to share with us and tell us what you received so far?Sharing is caring~AngelClarice~
Always remember, true beauty comes from within...
From within bottles, jars, compacts and tubes.*
From within bottles, jars, compacts and tubes.*








Okay so for my June Birchbox I received: a sample of kate spade twirl perfume, Kiehls deluxe sample size of oil free face lotion, Laura Geller full size Baked blush n brighten blush, xen-tan deluxe sample of deep bronze self tanner, Herban essentials 2 orange towelettes. Pretty good kit if you ask me! I am reviewing some of these products on my blog site.
♥ Claire ♥ AngelClarice Beauty and Wellness Site www.angelclarice.com
I just signed up for Birchbox and will receive my first box in July (which is the box Cynthia rowley put together). I also bought the Just Because limited edition box and planning to buy the Cynthia Rowley limited edition box that comes out on July 11. I'm also on a waiting list for Loose Button and Eco Emi (natural organic beauty products including natural food and other natural products).I'm also considering New Beauty Test Tube (4 a year). Other beauty subscriptions out there are Beauty Fix (4 a year) and Yellow Box Beauty. My Pretty Pink Box is no longer available.I believe that is all of them. Let me know if I missed one.
Def gonna try ....
There is a new one called luxebox which is like birchbox - $12.00 a month. Here is a link http://luxebox.loosebutton.com/users/create?next=/billing/%3Fplan%3Dluxe-box-monthly
♥ Claire ♥ AngelClarice Beauty and Wellness Site www.angelclarice.com
Just today I recieved my first Birchbox. Does everyone get different things? I assume not. But I feel slightly disappointed with this being my first one. I am yet to use the products, so maybe I will be pleasantly surprised. My box came with a 2.1oz can of Redken Shine Flash Glistening Mist, Philosophy Purity Facial Cleanser, Ahava Mineral Hand Cream, Zoya Nail Polish, and surprisingly a Kind Fruit and Nut snack bar... A snack bar. Really Cynthia Rowley? Maybe I missed some explanation. I am happy to see the Zoya nail polish as I had been interested in trying it, but I feel like I've had enough experience with Redken and Philosophy products to last me a lifetime. Reading AngelClarice's comment though gives me confidence that maybe the next Birchbox will be more up my alley. (Glam!)
I haven't received my birchbox yet but this will be my first. Birchbox said there is 10 different boxes this month but it looks like everyone received the purity, redken, and bar (cynthia rowley fav). Others things people received beside the nail polish is eyebrow pencil, korres shower gel, Pur mineral pressed foundation with mini brush, nuxe dry oil, and joya parfum.I looked in my account so I have an idea of what I am going to get but than some people were saying that they got something different than what there account showed. I'm not excited about the Redken and purity either. I heard there have been food items in the past as well it is considered a bonus item. You usually get 4 - 5 items plus a bonus item. I have seen alot of you tube videos and some of the bonus items have been a card from tiny print and a brow brush.I am hoping next month is better. I wish I would of signed up in June that box was really good from what I have seen.
I finally got my Birchbox today. It takes awhile if you live on the west coast. I got the same items showed in my account. Korres showergel, philosophy purity, pur minerals pressed mineral foundation with mini brush, redken shine flash, and a kind bar. This is my first box and even though I didn't get any full sized items all my items were deluxe travel sizes and happy with it. I can't wait for next months!
I got my birchbox this month for the very first time too!! I wish I got the PUR minerals pressed mineral foundation instead of the ZOYA polish.. like the polish but I've already a similar color.. http://igknowidea.blogspot.com/2011/07/july-birchbox-my-first-one.html
http://igknowidea.blogspot.com :)
Has anyone been able to get an EcoEmi box ?? still on their waiting list..
http://igknowidea.blogspot.com :)
I have been on the Eco Emi waiting list for awhile too. I really want one!
Lena & for those who are interested iN Eco Emi- I just got an email letting me know about their Bonus Box. basically they put together leftover goodies from previous month's boxes into a stash. It costs $14. Link is here: http://ecoemi.com/bonus-box-2/Will any of you get this? I'm on the fence b/c it is older stuff..and I just got charged my August birchbox! :) Trying to save here and save for another meg's makeup goody next month too..
http://igknowidea.blogspot.com :)
I would of got it but I also just got charged $10 for August plus I bought both of the limited edition birchbox (just because and the cynthia rowley). I'm also cashing my meg's points soon as well. Plus I signed up for Jewelmint in July and ended up buying many of there re-released pieces. If they offer the eco emi bonus box again then I will check it out.
Lena - nice enjoy your new goodies!! Let me know how the limited edition birchboxes are. What kind of pieces did you get at jewelmint? :)
http://igknowidea.blogspot.com :)
Hi Ladies,I'm new to megsmakeup. I belong to 3 monthly boxes (I can't help it): Eco Emi, birchbox and gogogirlfriend. gogogirlfriend is alot like the other 2. Here is some info on itLifestyle box packed with trial to full size samples of health, home and beauty products. Cost: 12.99(monthly box) or 6.99 (Every other month)Earn Reward Points/Member Discount on full sized products/Alot of giveaways (I've won 2 already)http://gogogirlfriend.com?gggid=52768I've been with them for 5 months and I really enjoy them. But my favorite of the 3 boxes is Eco-Emi.
For some reason I love Canada Loose Bottom Luxe Box. There seems better than Birchbox.
ok so i'm loving this - i didn't know about any of these!
Yay, I'm enjoying Birchbox, and I have been since January (?) I think... It kinda varies box to box as far as how excited I get. Some months I feel like it's totally worth it because you get full size items, but other months I feel like the samples are really tiny. My biggest complaint lately is that it takes SO long for the boxes to arrive on the West Coast. It sometimes can be a full two weeks or more after East Costers have gotten their box. I have a hard time waiting! :o)
My Blog: http://rubysrigmarole.blogspot.com/
I'm excited to try Birchbox. It seems like a really nice way to try high end stuff without breaking the bank. Has anyone gotten their September boxes? If I sign up now....I should be in time to get the October box right?
Update on my biggest complaint about slow shipping to the West Coast (2 comments above): They must have changed shipping methods or something this month (September). My box came WAY earlier, so I'm already enjoying September stuff. Yahoo!And, yes, kinjali22, if you sign up now, you are in time for October's box! :o)
My Blog: http://rubysrigmarole.blogspot.com/
I have tried Kate Spade "Twirl" and OHhhhh....I love that scent!! when I wear it I want to dance around my room! =)
Lisa
I finally got my EcoEmi box last month and loveeee all the contents!! I 'm intrigued about the GoGoGirlfriend box too! The boxes that I have seen from other people all look like they're filled with at least 8-10 samples of beauty products- much more than birchbox!!http://gogogirlfriend.com/join?gggid=63750
http://igknowidea.blogspot.com :)
@BeautyAllThat: What was in your EcoEmi box?
My Blog: http://rubysrigmarole.blogspot.com/
Hi Ruby! @reviewsbyrubyI got in my September ecoEmi box the following:MightyLeaf tea samples (3 packets)- Honey Pax - 100% RAW Pure honey- two packet samples- Lauren Brooke cosmetiques- sample eyeshadow and perfume oil- Bubble & Bee Lip Balm in Peppermint Cocoa- Juice Beauty mini lip gloss (not shown above b/c it was in my purse)- MinTeas -mints!- Eden Organic shell pasta- Aura Cacia Milk & Oat bath salts packetTook a picture here if you want to see:http://igknowidea.blogspot.com/2011/10/september-ecoemi-box.html
http://igknowidea.blogspot.com :)
birchbox is getting cheap with their samples. do you agree?
♥ Claire ♥ AngelClarice Beauty and Wellness Site www.angelclarice.com
I did a little analysis of my 10-month experience with them on my blog here: http://rubysrigmarole.blogspot.com/2011/10/birchbox-verdict.html I just found myself way more excited to receive Meg packages (always great full-size products). When my Birchbox would ship, and I'd get notified that it was on its way, it's almost like I would dread finding out what was in there. It became disappointing... I don't want to talk anyone out of joining or whatever, but that was just my experience.
My Blog: http://rubysrigmarole.blogspot.com/
i just got my first gogofriend box and it is great. they give you better items than birchbox ....so far. hope it continues
♥ Claire ♥ AngelClarice Beauty and Wellness Site www.angelclarice.com
These boxes sound like fun!
I just signed up for Glam Bag on www.myglam.com. It's like Birchbox, but maybe more makeup and less skincare. It was created by Michelle Phan. I ended up dropping Birchbox (no regrets!) and I'm looking forward to trying a Glam Bag, although I don't know how long I'll stick with it. Depends... I just don't feel like anything can compete with Meg. Even with hours of work, dozens of ratings, hundreds of comments each month, it's so worth it for the full size, high-end beauty lovelies we get here. Thanks again Meg!
My Blog: http://rubysrigmarole.blogspot.com/
Doesn't sound like people have been fully satisfied with their birchboxes lately. :/ I was planning to join, I'm glad I didn't! I am checking out myglam though, it sounds interesting.
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I have to say, birchbox did really good this month. They gave really good items... maybe they had too many complaints, if that is the case it worked! Hopefully they keep it up.Received:♥zoya nail polish in a new shade Kendall (pale lavendar)....:( wichcraft granola - I could live without this... stop giving me food! lol....♥Juicy Counture - large vial sample....♥algenist firming and lifting cream - full size..... ♥Fix malibu immaculate complexion antioxidant serum - deluxe sample size
♥ Claire ♥ AngelClarice Beauty and Wellness Site www.angelclarice.com
Has anyone received a myglam box yet to report what they received? Anything good? I just signed up but didn't receive anything yet. So I am curious.
♥ Claire ♥ AngelClarice Beauty and Wellness Site www.angelclarice.com
Mine is on the way. Seen some Youtubers with reviews already!
My Blog: http://rubysrigmarole.blogspot.com/
Hey.. I found out about two other boxes I never heard of.. anyone try either of these?Juliep boxes $20.00http://www.julep.com/mavens-1/mavens13Bellaboxes http://bellabox.com.au/box-membership.html
♥ Claire ♥ AngelClarice Beauty and Wellness Site www.angelclarice.com
The January birchboxes were pretty decent this month- got a fullsized Stila eyeliner so I was happy with that. I also got my GoGoGirlfriend this month and was quite pleased with the amount of products I got in there also..
http://igknowidea.blogspot.com :)
Here's a "review", well really first impressions, of My Glam Bag for January... http://rubysrigmarole.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-first-my-glam-bag-january.... I'm pretty impressed.
My Blog: http://rubysrigmarole.blogspot.com/
very tempted by My Glam!
Has anyone else who is subscribed to Gogogirlfriend not received their box yet this month. I got my last box Dec. 12. A little frustrated here.
i didnt get mine yet either... hopefully soon!
♥ Claire ♥ AngelClarice Beauty and Wellness Site www.angelclarice.com
Thanks, Claire. I was starting to feel like I was the only one :) So many people have done videos on YouTube about their box.
no ninrow... i am right there weeping with you lol hopefully they saved the best boxes for last ;)
♥ Claire ♥ AngelClarice Beauty and Wellness Site www.angelclarice.com
Hey... I signed up on this site called influenster.com and what you do is take a quiz to earn different badges and each month they have what they call a voxbox - if you qualify for that month's voxbox they will send you an email and you register and they will send you a box full of goodies to try out for free. All they ask is that after you try it out, that you rate/review the product on their site which in return earns you more badges....... I just signed up last month and I am already going to receive the feb love voxbox. Can't wait to see what is inside. I will be also reviewing the products on my site!! Try it, you might like it!..... Anyone try any new boxes lately?
♥ Claire ♥ AngelClarice Beauty and Wellness Site www.angelclarice.com
Anyone receive any good boxes lately?
♥ Claire ♥ AngelClarice Beauty and Wellness Site www.angelclarice.com
wow ive never heard of any of these.. gonna go check them out right now!!
i received the vichy box last month..it was a surprise, too! birchbox has been letting me down for quite a few months, now, but having two boxes in one month might have lessened my disappointment to a degree. i do love the vichy eye makeup remove..it's so fresh and light and non-oily...doesn't irritate my eyes at all. however, i'm patiently awaiting this month's box from them. i thought i had signed up for the teen vogue (um, aren't you a little old for that, beth?), but based on my shipping notification, i won't be getting it. i'm a little let down, too..i found out it has a tarte lipsurgence in it...oh, well. here's to hoping i get something fantastic this time!
http://wishfuleyesbeauty.blogspot.com
angel...i just signed up for influencster...looks really cool, thanks for letting us know about it :)
http://wishfuleyesbeauty.blogspot.com
Well, I quite Birchbox some time ago, and now after being subbed to My Glam for only 2 months, I dropped them. super disappointing. BUT I found Julep Maven (nail polish), and I really like it. Especially since you can skip boxes, view what's in them ahead of time, exchange your box for a different box, gift your box to someone else, etc. You have lots of control over what you get. There's a coupon code to get your first box for $0.01 and if you use my link: http://julep.com/?r=18136539 I get a point! The coupon code is SHAREONMARCH. One penny! Can't go wrong. That's how I first tried it too!
My Blog: http://rubysrigmarole.blogspot.com/
i'm on the waiting list for gogofriend...i hope i don't have to wait too long! i'm thinking of dumping birchbox, but they've gotten better the past couple of months, so i'll probably keep it going for a couple more just to see...gosh, you wouldn't think sample subscriptions would be so thought-provoking!
http://wishfuleyesbeauty.blogspot.com
GGG scares me from the reviews I've read. Like people will order the box and then not receive it for MONTHS. I've heard that a lot of people have reported them to the Better Business Bureau because they will cancel their subscription but then still be charged and not receive the box. So just be careful before you sign up, it sounds a bit sketchy.
I was about to cancel My Glam as well but decided to give it another month and boy I was happy. I received TWO Urban Decay eyeliners in the color Perversion, a nice black, (some people got an icky pink color lol.) Also some fake eyelashes, a brush and a full size lip gloss, all in all it was a lot better than last month :D
I CAN'T WAIT FOR GLOSSY BOX TO COME TO THE US! Does anyone know their official launch yet?