Birchbox April 2013

[beautymadn3ss]

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

Aww Mother Nature is just mean, lol! If it could only be bumped up a touch to start at, oh say... 80.

Yes yes yes to this!!! Please lmao

 

[meaganola]

If anyone wants a Madewell code that expires tonight (11:59pm Eastern time), here you go: SPB65SKWM ETA: another code: SPBEKHXW2 I might find more (spring cleaning day! I'm finding all sorts of interesting stuff!), and if I do, I'll update this post. Since time is a factor here, I'm posting instead of doing this via PM, so if you use it, just post, and I'll edit this post when I take another break from cleaning.

 

[meaganola]

Phone double-post!

 

[Glitterazzi]

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


I love Kerastase products and I have never tried the Bain Substantif, so I am looking forward to it.  They have a new product called Initialiste, which is a hair serum/concentrate I just purchased. So far, it really seems to be improving my hair and scalp (which is sensitive to some products). Have you heard of it? My hair stylist is a trainer for Kerastase and LOVES it.

I can't wait to try to serum, thanks for the tip on using a tiny bit. I would like it to last, it sounds great and has great ingredients for skin.

I haven't tried any of the serums yet.  I actually wrote to them for help with my hair loss.  I have an auto-immune disorder and the medication I've just started is making my hair thin.  Half of my eyebrows have fallen out!  They recommended I try their dandruff shampoo to restore balance to my scalp.  I just bought a new bottle of the Substantif and will try the new stuff when I run out.  It's in silver packaging.

I just checked my little serum tube and there's still some in there.  I need to finish it up.

 

[Glitterazzi]

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

Have you tried folic acid pills? my hair was falling out a lot and once I started drinking them my hair grew so much.

I'll ask my doctor the next time I see him.  I have an auto-immune disease and supplements (even a daily vitamin) can make my condition flare.  Thanks for your advice and I'll definitely check into it.  Seeing my scalp is freaking me out.

 

[lolas]

Originally Posted by Eva Papoutsi /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Sorry if this has been answered before, but I already have a women's health subscription (that expires this June) and I would like to either renew it after that or get the refund they offer, but they are asking to send a birchbox subscription order confirmation (what exactly do they want us to send? the email confirmation we got when we subscribed to birchbox?)... I was wondering if there is a way to do this online instead of emailing the card we got in our box. Has anyone of you done this already?

I was just about to ask this as well. I was thinking that by order confirmation, they were maybe talking about the order confirmation number? I don't think I still have the original email...

 

[Mary322]

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


I haven't tried any of the serums yet.  I actually wrote to them for help with my hair loss.  I have an auto-immune disorder and the medication I've just started is making my hair thin.  Half of my eyebrows have fallen out!  They recommended I try their dandruff shampoo to restore balance to my scalp.  I just bought a new bottle of the Substantif and will try the new stuff when I run out.  It's in silver packaging.

I just checked my little serum tube and there's still some in there.  I need to finish it up.

Sorry to hear you have to suffer with both an auto-immune disorder and now hair loss, that's terrible. Hopefully there is an answer that works out to help that is simple. In the mean time, it sounds like you are doing your best to take care of yourself, and that is what is most important!

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Originally Posted by Eva Papoutsi /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Sorry if this has been answered before, but I already have a women's health subscription (that expires this June) and I would like to either renew it after that or get the refund they offer, but they are asking to send a birchbox subscription order confirmation (what exactly do they want us to send? the email confirmation we got when we subscribed to birchbox?)... I was wondering if there is a way to do this online instead of emailing the card we got in our box. Has anyone of you done this already?

I emailed them about it this morning, still waiting on a reply, I'll let you know once I get a clear answer! (I'm hoping we can just write the order confirmation # on the refund card and send that in, but it may require a separate printout & envelope).  

 

[Jamie P]

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

I emailed them about it this morning, still waiting on a reply, I'll let you know once I get a clear answer! (I'm hoping we can just write the order confirmation # on the refund card and send that in, but it may require a separate printout & envelope).  

Glad I am not the only one wondering how to do this. I am going to get one, but I have two boxes so I don't need two subs!

 

[Eva Papoutsi]

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

I emailed them about it this morning, still waiting on a reply, I'll let you know once I get a clear answer! (I'm hoping we can just write the order confirmation # on the refund card and send that in, but it may require a separate printout & envelope).  

Great, I was about to email them, but thought I should ask here first... Yes, please let us know when you get an answer! Thanks!

 

[tnorth1852]

Yay!! Got my invite to sign up for my second account! Hopefully box twins will be kept to a minimum! -happy dance-

 

[JC327]

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


I'll ask my doctor the next time I see him.  I have an auto-immune disease and supplements (even a daily vitamin) can make my condition flare.  Thanks for your advice and I'll definitely check into it.  Seeing my scalp is freaking me out.

I'm sorry to hear that, hope you find something that works for you. Also have you tried Fibre Architecte by Kerastase? its one of my HG hair products.

 

[Brainwall]

My box is in PA right now and I'm in NY so I am hoping that it will come tomorrow! An order I made on BB was supposed to come yesterday but apparently it was "missent." May get two surprises in the mail tomorrow. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I decided to try the Marcelle BB cream because it has such good ratings and always seems to be sold out. Plus, those bamboo utensils were adorable and will be perfect for when my sister and I move into our apartment. 

 

[boxesandboxes]

I'm in NYC and finally got mine on Saturday so you will definitely get it tomorrow.

 

[latinafeminista]

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

My box is in PA right now and I'm in NY so I am hoping that it will come tomorrow! An order I made on BB was supposed to come yesterday but apparently it was "missent." May get two surprises in the mail tomorrow. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I decided to try the Marcelle BB cream because it has such good ratings and always seems to be sold out. Plus, those bamboo utensils were adorable and will be perfect for when my sister and I move into our apartment. 

I got the Marcelle BB in my birchbox last month and loved it! So I ordered a full size a few days ago and it should be here soon.  Did you order the regular BB cream or the golden one? 

 

[chrissymarie]

Did anyone get the Sumita Eyeshadow Pencil? 

 

[SarahAlly01]

So I've been reading that people with box 13 aren't getting the Yes to Grapefruit wipes?! I'm going to be really disappointed if it's not in my box, considering I've also read that the Caudalie eye cream is basically air. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[latinafeminista]

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

So I've been reading that people with box 13 aren't getting the Yes to Grapefruit wipes?! I'm going to be really disappointed if it's not in my box, considering I've also read that the Caudalie eye cream is basically air. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Hmm I wonder if this why they changed my box 13 to box 40 at the last minute? Super bummer about the wipes, 6 products would have been exciting to review. 

 

[nikkimouse]

Super excited I ordered my second Birchbox subscription today it should ship the 24th I'm hoping for a much better box then the one on my main account and also excited about earning more points too bad I can't combine my points /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> fingers crossed for awesome nail polish in my new box

 

[EricaD]

Did anyone get the Sumita Eyeshadow Pencil ? 

I did.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Mine is in the color Tej, which is a sparkly light purple. It is full size, as far as I can tell. Also in my box are: -Nexxus Hydra-Light Leave-In Conditioning Foam- also full size, I believe. (5.5 ounces, if memory serves; I don't have it in front of me. -Supergoop SPF 37 Anti-Aging Eye Cream- tiny sample -Yes to Cucumbers Faccial Towelettes- 3 individually wrapped towelettes *Beauty Extra - two small foil-on-card Yes to Grapefruit samples- Daily Facial Scrub and Dark Spot Correcting Serum. Not too bad, two full size products, one of which is actual makeup. Unfortunately the shadow pencil is the one color Birchbox lists that I would never ever wear. I would have loved to get the pink, but that doesn't mean my box sucks. Wish those FB complainers could understand that. *sorry for no pictures, I can't add them from my phone*