Birchbox April 2013

[marybbryant]

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.

Not rambly at all.  Its a nice story!  And a nice coworker! 

You could trade the Caudalie for something you would like better on the trade threads, and you still get the points. 

Its so true what they say about one mans junk being another's treasure.  I love Caudalie products, although I usually purchase the value kits from Sephora.  I used my points today to purchase the Caudalie hand and nail cream.  I'm a hand cream junkie.

 

[americanclassic]

hmm every month I get these emails saying if I sign up by the 15th, I can get that month's birchbox. I've unsubbed and resubbed with two accounts, and I've never had to be placed on a waiting list. Here's the signup link I received for this month: http://link.birchbox.com/50edf06673068530b9933c13xj7g.606/US-jsMQcnlfKT-AqEd676 (not a referral or anything, I got it in this email: http://link.birchbox.com/view/50edf06673068530b9933c13xj7g.606/87ccee94 ). see if that works for you too!

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

Hmmm I put myself on the waitlist on 3/2 for a second account and I'm still waiting! Hopefully this means I'll be off of it soon 

 

[marybbryant]

Originally Posted by princess2010 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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!

That is so true.   I think its that "the grass is always greener on the other side" kind of thing.

 

[LisaLeah]

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

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

Thank you SO MUCH!!!! That eye cream deluxe sample has a $49.50 value.

I tried to get the cleansing oli, but that sample was sold out already.

Appreciate it!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[marybbryant]

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


Thank you SO MUCH!!!! That eye cream deluxe sample has a $49.50 value.

I tried to get the cleansing oli, but that sample was sold out already.

Appreciate it!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is also a deluxe sample of the anti-aging moisturizer plus the 3 packets of your choice for 3.95.  I got the cleanser and the eye cream.  I tried to purchase the anti-aging deluxe sample but kept getting an error message, so I think they may have a limit of 2 sample orders.  (I know its not my debit card)

As I said in a previous post, I was given travel sizes of all the Tatcha products when they first came out, and the brand is very similar to Amore Pacific.  The exfoliating powder seems the same to me. 

 

[beautymadn3ss]

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.

well at least you ended up with one good product this month /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> not straight from BB, but still XD

 

[classybroad]

Got my box and while it was not the best month looking at the other boxes, I don't really have box envy. I did get the color changing polish though and was not impressed with the polish- good color though.

 

[classybroad]

Here is the polish on

 

[sparklegirl]

This is the box I'm getting. Actually excited about everything (except the shave cream)!

 

[fanchette]

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

YAY HERO COWORKER!  That's so awesome!

Yes, I am very happy. She is the exact opposite of me, looks wise (Her: Tall, curly haired, fair skinned blone, Me: curvey strait haired olived toned brunette) so it works really well to have someone to swap colored items with. a few months back we swaped mary luminizer and hot momma. it worked perfectly!

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


Not rambly at all.  Its a nice story!  And a nice coworker! 

You could trade the Caudalie for something you would like better on the trade threads, and you still get the points. 

Its so true what they say about one mans junk being another's treasure.  I love Caudalie products, although I usually purchase the value kits from Sephora.  I used my points today to purchase the Caudalie hand and nail cream.  I'm a hand cream junkie.

I always forget about trading. It seems so complicated. Maybe I will give it a shot once I have a permanent address, instead of being a roaming gnome!

 

[latinafeminista]

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

There is also a deluxe sample of the anti-aging moisturizer plus the 3 packets of your choice for 3.95.  I got the cleanser and the eye cream.  I tried to purchase the anti-aging deluxe sample but kept getting an error message, so I think they may have a limit of 2 sample orders.  (I know its not my debit card)

As I said in a previous post, I was given travel sizes of all the Tatcha products when they first came out, and the brand is very similar to Amore Pacific.  The exfoliating powder seems the same to me. 

Thanks for the tip on the eye cream! Do you have a link for the moisturizer? 

 

[tacehtpuekam]

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

hmm every month I get these emails saying if I sign up by the 15th, I can get that month's birchbox. I've unsubbed and resubbed with two accounts, and I've never had to be placed on a waiting list. Here's the signup link I received for this month: http://link.birchbox.com/50edf06673068530b9933c13xj7g.606/US-jsMQcnlfKT-AqEd676 (not a referral or anything, I got it in this email: http://link.birchbox.com/view/50edf06673068530b9933c13xj7g.606/87ccee94 ). see if that works for you too!

I'll give it a shot! Thank you so much 

 

[Mary322]

Just received my box today and I totally love everything in it!  Some months are definitely better than others, but the last two months have been perfect for me. (Hate to say it, I probably just jinxed myself!)

My Mirenesse is in Cheeky Kiss, which I happen to really love, so no Instragram rants for me

 

[Glitterazzi]

Originally Posted by ydlr20 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I think i'm getting box 2 (when i click on box, thw web address does not show up like it has for most of you). I like my box, but I really wanted to get the nail polish :-( I have shipping info, but no updates yet.

• 
  Oribe Shampoo for Beautiful Color
  Ships Free
• 
  Oribe Conditioner for Beautiful Color
  Ships Free
• 
  Skin&Co Bagnodoccia Body Gel
  Ships Free
• 
  Supergoop!® Advanced SPF 37 Anti-Aging Eye Cream
  Ships Free
• 
  Mirenesse Glossy Kiss
  Ships Free
• 
  Kusmi Tea Paris - Wellness Miniature Assortment
  

I got the same box today.  I thought everything was a good size, especially the body gel.  I already found my HG shampoo through BB, but I'm always looking out for something new.  The eye cream is small, but honestly, you don't use that much.  I got that serum that was in the Goop box and that lasted me six weeks.  The lip pencil is the bright red/coral color.  It's a bit too orange for me, but I can put something else over it to counteract the orange.

The craziest FB comment I ever saw was someone accusing BB of sending crappy boxes to her because she's Hispanic.

 

[Glitterazzi]

Originally Posted by Mary322 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Just received my box today and I totally love everything in it!  Some months are definitely better than others, but the last two months have been perfect for me. (Hate to say it, I probably just jinxed myself!)

My Mirenesse is in Cheeky Kiss, which I happen to really love, so no Instragram rants for me

That Bain Substantif is my HG shampoo.  I have hair loss due to medication and the shampoo does a great job of making it look like I still have some hair.  That serum lasted me six weeks.  All you need is a tiny bit.  You got a great box.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

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

The craziest FB comment I ever saw was someone accusing BB of sending crappy boxes to her because she's Hispanic.

 People are so outrageous sometimes, I can't even handle it. 

 

[marybbryant]

Originally Posted by Mary322 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Just received my box today and I totally love everything in it!  Some months are definitely better than others, but the last two months have been perfect for me. (Hate to say it, I probably just jinxed myself!)

My Mirenesse is in Cheeky Kiss, which I happen to really love, so no Instragram rants for me

That's a great box!  I have never had box envy until now!  I really wanted to try that serum, I love Kerastase products, and that soap is on my wish list.  I like the color of your lippie and would have liked to try the Simple eye stuff too!   Oh well.  I still like the box I'm getting, and I don't know what will be in box # 2 yet. 

What fragrance is your Lafco soap?  I don't know why, but suddenly I have a thing for higher end soaps. 

 

[quene8106]

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

The craziest FB comment I ever saw was someone accusing BB of sending crappy boxes to her because she's Hispanic.

Lawd geezus.  I'm a woman of color and I don't get crappy boxes most of the time (Feb & Nov 2012 were crappy though). The only thing that bothered me about birchbox last year was when they sent me lip plumper. Most people from one of my racial backgrounds don't need lip plumper, lol.  However, if I get any tanning products I won't be too mad.  I'm trying to find the perfect bronzer for my skin tone since I'm pale.

 

[marybbryant]

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

Thanks for the tip on the eye cream! Do you have a link for the moisturizer? 

I just googled "Tatcha samples" and it came up at the top of the list.

 

[JHP07]

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

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

Thanks for the tip on the eye cream! Do you have a link for the moisturizer? 
I just googled "Tatcha samples" and it came up at the top of the list.

Thanks again for these - I just placed a second order (for the eye cream and moisturizer)!