Birchbox April 2013

[lovepink]

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/131814/mut-traders-list-your-swaps/240#post_2053489

Link to the new trade thread.  You have to have a trade list and you just post the link to your thread.  Hope that helps!

Originally Posted by Dena Fletcher /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Can someone tell the the trade thread link?  I want to trade my mirenesse gloss.. thanks! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[marybbryant]

Originally Posted by Rachael1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I received the Joanna Vargas serum in my box today! I can't wait to try it. Sample size 5mL

I'm jealous!  I really want to try that serum and also the Lierac Mesolift serum.  I'm hoping my 2nd box will have one of them.  If not, I may put my points towards one of them. 

 

[marybbryant]

Originally Posted by jpark107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Nice find! Would you mind posting a link to the sample? I can't seem to find it (I searched 'oil' and 'sample' in the search field).

Here's the link:

http://www.tatcha.com/shop/one-step-camellia-cleansing-oil-deluxe-sample?gclid=CKvo3eu0xrYCFYYw4AodtAsAyg

 

[Dena Fletcher]

Originally Posted by allistra44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I have it! Put it on this morning 

 I think someone posted pictures a while back, but it's HOT pink & turns purple in the sunlight. It turns colors right away when you step in the sun (even though there is not much sun here in Wisconsin right now!)

Did you use a topcoat?  I was wondering if that would affect it.....   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[JHP07]

Originally Posted by marybbryant /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by jpark107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Nice find! Would you mind posting a link to the sample? I can't seem to find it (I searched 'oil' and 'sample' in the search field).
Here's the link:

http://www.tatcha.com/shop/one-step-camellia-cleansing-oil-deluxe-sample?gclid=CKvo3eu0xrYCFYYw4AodtAsAyg

Thank you! 

 

[SarahAlly01]

http://www.tatcha.com/shop/eye-deluxe-sample-gp - I stumbled across this one too!

 

[CheshireCookie]

OH MY GOODNESS, I finally have info on my tracking! I received the tracking email wednesday, but it just shipping today from NY. It should be here on the 18th!

 

[marybbryant]

Originally Posted by SarahAlly01 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

http://www.tatcha.com/shop/eye-deluxe-sample-gp - I stumbled across this one too!

I just snagged that little goodie too!  Thank you!

 

[fanchette]

I am somewhat dissapointed in my box. I really wanted to try the lippie or the nail polish. Those are always my favorite products to splurge on, but no big deal. However, I am getting box 13, which is 3 yes to ______ products, which means a lot of skin care (boring, although I don't mind an item or two) I am also getting caudlie, which they keep sending me, and I keep hating. This is my 3rd product from them, and I don't understand why they keep sending me them. I am POOR, and honest on my profile, and that stuff is 'spency.

My silver lining came a few minutes ago. My coworker (I got her started on BB) walked over with the mirenesse in flirty kiss. She is a no color sort of girl -she give me her blushes on occasion as well- she knows I love to rock a red lip every now and again and knew i would put it good use

sorry, that was rambly.

summary. dissapointing box was saved by hero coworker.

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
The Instagram reception to the mirenesse lip products are hilarious too. People post pictures of themselves wearing it and saying its the worst color ever when it looks TOTALLY normal on them. I don't understand people.

Some people like to complain just for the sake of complaining. I have given up on those people and just ignore them.

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by jewdiful /img/forum/go_quote.gif

i'm not sure what box i got (weight: 0.5420), but the pictures are underneath the cut:



i received:

- caudalie divine oil (3mL sample)

- laface beaux yeux eye cream (3mL sample)

- beauty protector leave-in conditioner (no size listed, nice travel size tho)

- supergoop daily correct cc cream in light/medium (3mL sample) 

- macaroons



a picture with the card, sans macaroons:


i'm neither excited nor disappointed this month, going to try everything out and give it a fair shake.

actually already used the protect & detangle spray, i used it in place of my usual styling products just to see how it works on its own. i'm happy to report that it's pretty awesome - my hair is usually a bit dry/tangled, but after spraying this in and blowdrying my hair, brushing is like a knife through butter. think i'll use a volumizing product on my roots next time though, my long, fine hair is a little TOO silky (without some texture it falls flat). it also left my hair with the most amazing scent.

also tried the eye cream (a full size is $120! making the sample worth ~$15?), it'll take some time before i can form an opinion on it. hopefully i don't love it though because that's a bit more than i'm willing to spend on any cream. wish i'd received something else instead of the macaroon, snacks are something i would never buy from birchbox and don't get excited about ever. 

ok box, definitely a couple products i'm looking forward to playing with more!

I bought a full size of the beauty protector last month after reading the reviews on here. Its definitely amazing, I could not stop smelling my hair lol.

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by goldenmeans /img/forum/go_quote.gif


FB/ Instagram whiners are the worst. People need to realize that even though they have a profile they only have so many box variations and can't match every little thing. You're paying $10 ladies:

 I guess some people want a 1,000 box for only $10 or better yet maybe BB should pay them for receiving a box.

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif

box finally updated!!! projected delivery date of the 18th, but hopefully it gets here sooner, and a weight of .9390 NOW i know that's legit because of the whopping 2 full sized products in there. birchbox really stepped it up this month.

Wow sounds like you're getting a great box, post pics!

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just went through all the orders I've placed with Birchbox in the last year and counted up how much they were vs how much I paid, because I'm one of those people who can't make it past like 300-500 points without caving and spending.

I've gotten about $300 worth of stuff for $70 since last March!

Wow that's great!

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by marybbryant /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Off topic, but in case anyone here is interested:  Tatcha (the Japanese blotting paper company) has skincare samples available on their website.  It's a deluxe sample of a camellia cleansing oil, that they say is a 2 week supply, plus a choice of 3 packets.  I chose an anti-aging moisturizer, eye cream and serum.  It's 1.95 for shipping.

Tatcha's products remind me of Amore Pacific, but a little more expensive.  Someone gave me some travel sizes of all the products when they first came out with the line, and they are really nice products.  A little on the pricey side though.

Thanks for posting, going to check it out.

 

[marybbryant]

Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 I guess some people want a 1,000 box for only $10 or better yet maybe BB should pay them for receiving a box.

They would still find a reason to complain.  Some people are just miserable and think the world revolves around them.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Originally Posted by fanchette /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am somewhat dissapointed in my box. I really wanted to try the lippie or the nail polish. Those are always my favorite products to splurge on, but no big deal. However, I am getting box 13, which is 3 yes to ______ products, which means a lot of skin care (boring, although I don't mind an item or two) I am also getting caudlie, which they keep sending me, and I keep hating. This is my 3rd product from them, and I don't understand why they keep sending me them. I am POOR, and honest on my profile, and that stuff is 'spency.

My silver lining came a few minutes ago. My coworker (I got her started on BB) walked over with the mirenesse in flirty kiss. She is a no color sort of girl -she give me her blushes on occasion as well- she knows I love to rock a red lip every now and again and knew i would put it good use

sorry, that was rambly.

summary. dissapointing box was saved by hero coworker.

YAY HERO COWORKER!  That's so awesome!

 

[americanclassic]

It's not so much a matter of wanting an impossible $1000 box, it's that they covet someone else's box or samples (which may or may not objectively be worth more). It's why I was always frustrated a year ago--I'd see these fabulous boxes with huge samples, or watch the promo videos with great products, but my own boxes would always have pinky-sized foil samples; you paid the same as someone else, but your box was objectively crappier lol. Realistically speaking, it's not like they have a million Cargo blush samples to give out.

Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 I guess some people want a 1,000 box for only $10 or better yet maybe BB should pay them for receiving a box.

Does anyone have links to Birchbox's pics of the boxes? I subbed to a second one this month, but I'm wondering what the actual samples look like (hasn't shipped out yet, no preview pic). Also.. do you think you could stack the Women's Health promos, if you have more than one box?

 

[marybbryant]

This is my box #1.  I'm happy with this box!  I had wanted to try the Caudalie SOS eye cream, and its the product I'm most excited about.  The Herban Essential Toweletts are useful, if not exciting. The Malin and Goetz hair conditioner looks like the type of product I like.  I love macaroons and I'm looking forward to trying the lip crayon, no matter what the shade. 

I just reactivated my 2nd account yesterday.  It said it will ship on or before the 24th.  I cant wait to see what will be in that box!

 

[princess2010]

I am in love with my box and it may be because it's great, but it's also because I have no idea what is in anyone elses boxes. Box envy is strong!