Birchbox

2.8 63 Reviews

Birchbox offers to send a box of 5 handpicked deluxe beauty product samples monthly to help subscribers develop an effortless, simple beauty routine.

Birchbox Reviews

Birchbox reviews

2.76

37% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Fun monthly packages
  • Discovery of new products
  • Good gift for young girls
  • Source of travel toiletries
  • Small sample sizes
  • Lack of product personalisation
  • Unauthorised account charges
  • Wasteful packaging

Birchbox subscription service offers a unique way to discover new products, but has suffered some issues. Positive aspects include the fun of receiving monthly packages, discovering new products, and it being a good gift for younger audiences. However, customers have had issues with small sample sizes, lack of product personalisation, unauthorised charges, and wasteful packaging.

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63 reviews

a year ago

Too expensive for what you get. I end up giving 90% of the items to my friend. I often miss the chance to customize my box so I’m stuck with crap no one wants.

a year ago

Birchbox is an impressive subscription beauty box, never disappointed.

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Great selection of products

2 years ago

9 month subscription

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Birchbox is one of the best things I’ve done for myself! I was at a point in my life that I needed care and love and something to look forward to - and it just wasn’t happening on its own - so I bought myself a Birchbox subscription. I received “presents” in the mail, from myself, once a month - and all of it was about self care. I highly recommend doing this for yourself.

3 years ago

I never received anything in my Birchbox I found worth using. In fact, I felt like the box was kind of a waste of paper and plastics and felt bad getting it until I eventually canceled. I did end up giving out a lot of the samples to my younger cousins.

3 years ago

The subscription may be good for gifting and those who love trying new products, but personally not for me and only accumulates waste.

9 months ago

I tried this out several years ago when i was first getting into make up and skincare. I defiantly think back than it was worth the price. But my collection started growing i ended up cancelling it. I think if you Don't have a lot of products defiantly worth trying it out.

a year ago

I started receiving Birchbox subscription a few years ago as a gift and I remember I would look forward to the packages coming each month. Subscription boxes are a fun idea and I did definitely find products I would have never came across had it not been for Birchbox, but the sizings were very small and often included things I wouldn't use. I'd give away some samples to family or friends at the time so they weren't a complete waste. It's a cute gift idea for younger girls as a gift but does become a nuisance after a few months.

a year ago

I received a subscription as a gift a year ago, and it was really fun to try out new products without having to buy it full-sized. I did find some great products that I love and will swear by, which I wouldn't have been able to try if it weren't for the Birchbox. That being said, it did send me a bunch of product I didn't need or care for, so it felt like a waste. Especially if the entire box was things I didn't need or wasn't looking for. Just left me with a ton of sample sized throw aways, which is not super sustainable. I haven't done it in a while since I didn't want to pay for it myself once the gifted subscription ended, but I would have loved to be able to pick and choose exactly the products I wanted to try. Not sure if they changed anything already, but that would have been a nice idea.

2 years ago

Underwhelming. It was one of the first subscriptions boxes but it hasn’t grown. There are just so many better options available now!

3 years ago

I loved this at first, but it got quickly redundant and wasteful. Too much perfume. Too much packaging.

a year ago

I have bought multiple boxes from Birchbox in the past and have been happy with my purchases. However there are a few things i want to address: First of all personally i believe there should be more specification on products needed for personal use, as some products would be used much less than others or on the rare occasion not at all. Apart from that minor detail it’s a brilliant brand and definitely worth the price!

a year ago

Quality and sizing of samples just NOT worth it. Don’t bother filling out questionnaires regarding products, colors, skin tones etc..I’m fair to light, hazel eyes and red hair. I’ve received on more than one occasion foundations and concealers suitable for a very dark complexion. I just donate but it’s frustrating. I have also received broken/open products quite a lot. I’ve cancelled my membership and don’t ever see myself going back.

a year ago

I had great experience when I signed up for the boxes, always getting different products, really good quality brands and sometimes getting a full sized product.

a year ago

I absolutely love the products this brought.I was subscribed for three months but then I moved places and I had to cancel the subscription.Would definitely do it again , you pay the prize that you would usually pay for one high end product , and you recieve so many products.

2 years ago

Was a gift. Super enjoyable to get the samples. Well packaged. I found one thing that is now in regular use. I only had a few boxes so I didn't see any repetition some other reviewers mention. A lovely gift that made me think of the friend who sent it every month.

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I think it does what it does well. If the idea is to try to stuff and be entertained by the primo experience at your door, it's fun.

2 years ago

i used to have a birch box subscription but cancled it due to the repeat items and how small the samples where.

2 years ago

Fun to get for maybe about a year and then the samples get old and there are a lot of repeats. Some boxes were an absolute hit and some were horrible with brands I had never heard of and didn’t care for so it’s very middle of the road for me

2 years ago

It was fun to get a box in the mail every month, but eventually the items became repetitive and there wasn't enough customization.

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The NYC SoHo store was nice and well-curated, but it is now permanently closed.

2 years ago

I tried this out but my subscription didn't last long, what I really would've liked to see was full sized items, or at least 1 or 2 full sized items.