Birchbox April 2013

[gemstone]

Oh same! It's like - yeah this is great but I'm not going to spend $100 on perfume.

OR I already own several $100 bottles of perfume I saved up for & really can't budget in another

 

[bluemustang]

Ditto. I used a serum acts as a barrier to keep water moisture inside *preventing from products drying out my akin*, a moisturizer (CC cream only consists of primer, foundation, and SPF), applied CC cream very light and massaged throughly until it dries. It's the best. I live in a sunny climate and often go outside and play with my toddler. SuperGoop does the job. I'm thinking of purchasing a kambuk (spell?) brush to spread it around better than using fingers.

What serum is that? Sounds fabulous!

 

[katie danielle]

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

Got my box:

The Youngblood mattifier:  I had some shine on my nose before and after.  Will try it again - maybe my technique was wrong.  Good news - it fits in the RX beauty thingy I got from the March Ipsy bag/glambag.

I was thinking about putting mine in there, but I think the powder from the eye shadows will get all gunked up in it and gross.

The Nexxus elixer - I gotta get this outta the way...it looks like spunk...I felt kinda porno when I put some on my hand to see what the texture was like...

Yup, it totally does. At least it left my hair soft instead of sticky

Because the MUT board got super busy and I just don't have the stamina to read 15+ pages...what did you ladies think of the Strivectin (sp?) and the Weleda lotion?

I posted earlier that I think the Weleda lotion is awful! I tried all three and the scents were super overwhelmingly nauseating. I love all kinds of different scented lotions, but there was something wicked gross about the Weleda lotion and I didn't like any of the three I got at all. I couldn't wash it off fast enough and I put a ton of my scented Aveeno lotion on after to mask the smell because it wouldn't wash off. So I don't know if it was really moisturizing because I used the Aveeno. But honestly I'd rather have sandpaper skin than smell that Weleda lotion again. And I'm definitely NOT sensitive to smells usually. Rant over.

 

[katie danielle]

I ordered the Ruby Wing nail polish in Peony. The photos lead me to believe it's a nude color inside that turns to a peony orange/pink outside. I'm really excited to try it and wanted to get the one with the most drastic transition. I'm wondering if putting a glitter top coat over it will affect the color change. Has anyone tried it?

 

[jessicarobin]

Originally Posted by Alexia561 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Am puzzled why they keep sending me oils when my profile states I have oily hair and combination skin? I double checked my profile and it's there, so have my doubts if they actually check before assigning boxes. Haven't been too thrilled with my boxes, so think I might cancel in favor of Beauty Box 5.

It's my understanding that some oils like jojoba, argan, and maracuja are good for people with oily skin because your body senses the good oil and won't produce pore-clogging oil.  I have fairly oily skin/scalp, but my skin responds really well to argan oil. Of course it may not be the case with your skin, but generally, I don't think having oily skin is a bar against using beauty oils.  

Then again, based on user experiences, BB doesn't always pay that much attention to our profiles anyway.  It's very much a Your-Miles-May-Vary service.

 

[katie danielle]

Originally Posted by jessicarobin /img/forum/go_quote.gif
It's my understanding that some oils like jojoba, argan, and maracuja are good for people with oily skin because your body senses the good oil and won't produce pore-clogging oil.  I have fairly oily skin/scalp, but my skin responds really well to argan oil. Of course it may not be the case with your skin, but generally, I don't think having oily skin is a bar against using beauty oils.  

Yup I agree, using oils in my oily hair and on my combination skin has improved their condition. Strange, but true.

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

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

It's my understanding that some oils like jojoba, argan, and maracuja are good for people with oily skin because your body senses the good oil and won't produce pore-clogging oil.  I have fairly oily skin/scalp, but my skin responds really well to argan oil. Of course it may not be the case with your skin, but generally, I don't think having oily skin is a bar against using beauty oils.  

Then again, based on user experiences, BB doesn't always pay that much attention to our profiles anyway.  It's very much a Your-Miles-May-Vary service.

I believe they might try to give you one thing in a box that sort-of-matches...but since they don't tailor everything in a box specifically to your profile (which is an extremely unrealistic expectation)...you're often going to end up with things that don't necessarily match. They can only have so many box variations.

 

[lexxies22]

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

What serum is that? Sounds fabulous!

Glo Therapeutics Remedy Gel. Best $20 product ever! I only use it once a day especially in the AM because it protect my skin from all environment elements. I got it from a spa in the Southern CA. It healed my skin so well from years of skin irritation and drying. Now, I can wear all products that I thought I'm allergic to. How it works, apply it on cleansed face with two pumps and finger massaged on your face thoroughly until it dries and wait for a few minutes before applying moisturizer with SPF AND CC cream OR BB cream OR moisturizer with SPF AND foundation. I don't use powder or finished powder because I'm almost 40 and it kinda creased in fine lines a little but it's not necessary. Normally, stop using powder/finishing powder when you're in your early/mid 30's. 

http://www.gloprofessional.com/remedy-gel

 

[bluemustang]

Glo Therapeutics Remedy Gel. Best $20 product ever! I only use it once a day especially in the AM because it protect my skin from all environment elements. I got it from a spa in the Southern CA. It healed my skin so well from years of skin irritation and drying. Now, I can wear all products that I thought I'm allergic to. How it works, apply it on cleansed face with two pumps and finger massaged on your face thoroughly until it dries and wait for a few minutes before applying moisturizer with SPF AND CC cream OR BB cream OR moisturizer with SPF AND foundation. I don't use powder or finished powder because I'm almost 40 and it kinda creased in fine lines a little but it's not necessary. Normally, stop using powder/finishing powder when you're in your early/mid 30's.  http://www.gloprofessional.com/remedy-gel.

Thanks! I am almost 33 and used to live for an all matte face, my t-zone was so oily (i joke that my shiny nose is my arch nemesis) and I used to use such harsh ingredients.. I backed off those a few years ago and use more hydrating products (and spf lol) and it has helped a lot! Anyway, I agree, I want the youthful glow. I use a powder ever so lightly on my t-zone and pat on Mally's Poreless Face Defender on my nose and just to the sides of it on my cheeks and tiny dab on chin and forehead.. The rest can glow. But sometimes I feel like the creases/fine lines on my forehead are more obvious at the end of the night and I think it's from lack of hydration or something. Or possibly it's from me saying 'Are you kidding me???' to the kids too many times that day hahaha

 

[lexxies22]

Quote: Originally Posted by jessicarobin 
It's my understanding that some oils like jojoba, argan, and maracuja are good for people with oily skin because your body senses the good oil and won't produce pore-clogging oil.  I have fairly oily skin/scalp, but my skin responds really well to argan oil. Of course it may not be the case with your skin, but generally, I don't think having oily skin is a bar against using beauty oils.  

Then again, based on user experiences, BB doesn't always pay that much attention to our profiles anyway.  It's very much a Your-Miles-May-Vary service.
This explains how the box works; click on this weblink. It's a discovery service; not to cater client's needs/preference. Try BeautyArmy where you have more control on picking samples you want. 

http://blog.birchbox.com/post/45142672983/birchbox-founders-katia-and-hayley-answer-your-faqs?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=statusupdate&utm_c

I don't know if this weblink would work without using Facebook's webpage unless if you have a FB acct.?

Originally Posted by Scooby384 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I believe they might try to give you one thing in a box that sort-of-matches...but since they don't tailor everything in a box specifically to your profile (which is an extremely unrealistic expectation)...you're often going to end up with things that don't necessarily match. They can only have so many box variations.

Answer is above as I stated earlier: it's a discovery service that would push you to limits that you would never think you'd ever try or use. For an example, they gave me Kiehl's Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate. It was a deluxe size that will last me 3 weeks. I do not have lines, or crow's feet, etc. I tried it at night time once a day (it recommended twice a day) as being it's so strong. I'm seeing slightly difference but I'm not convinced enough to buy it a full size product when I run out. If you run out and feel like not convinced then two or three months down in the road; you're in the midst of something then all of sudden, you're like ohhh I wish I HAD that product?! Why? because you had the experience, discovered, and changed your mind.. That's the whole purpose of Birchbox.

 

[lexxies22]

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

Thanks! I am almost 33 and used to live for an all matte face, my t-zone was so oily (i joke that my shiny nose is my arch nemesis) and I used to use such harsh ingredients.. I backed off those a few years ago and use more hydrating products (and spf lol) and it has helped a lot! Anyway, I agree, I want the youthful glow. I use a powder ever so lightly on my t-zone and pat on Mally's Poreless Face Defender on my nose and just to the sides of it on my cheeks and tiny dab on chin and forehead.. The rest can glow. But sometimes I feel like the creases/fine lines on my forehead are more obvious at the end of the night and I think it's from lack of hydration or something. Or possibly it's from me saying 'Are you kidding me???' to the kids too many times that day hahaha

I agree! Speaking of that having that creases/fine lines at the end of the day, I had that exact problem. I tried so many different ways to compact that until I received that SuperGoop CC cream which I've never tried CC cream before. Lo and behold! It took care of the problem! It stayed matte and oil free thru the day and night! I just blotted once and that's it! I also tried the MY Mattifying Moisturizer/Primer (my sister gave it to me because she didn't like the feel of it). It felt a little heavy at first (thinking maybe using kabuck (spell?) brush will take care of it to spread evenly and it kept matte face 24 hrs! I also take vitamin E 400 IU once a day that takes of skin hydration and Folic Acid vitamin as well. Preferrably from Whole Foods. 

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scooby384 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I believe they might try to give you one thing in a box that sort-of-matches...but since they don't tailor everything in a box specifically to your profile (which is an extremely unrealistic expectation)...you're often going to end up with things that don't necessarily match. They can only have so many box variations.
Answer is above as I stated earlier: it's a discovery service that would push you to limits that you would never think you'd ever try or use. For an example, they gave me Kiehl's Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate. It was a deluxe size that will last me 3 weeks. I do not have lines, or crow's feet, etc. I tried it at night time once a day (it recommended twice a day) as being it's so strong. I'm seeing slightly difference but I'm not convinced enough to buy it a full size product when I run out. If you run out and feel like not convinced then two or three months down in the road; you're in the midst of something then all of sudden, you're like ohhh I wish I HAD that product?! Why? because you had the experience, discovered, and changed your mind.. That's the whole purpose of Birchbox.

Yep. I've never had an issue with the way BB works 

 I love it

 

[GiggleBlush]

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


I just printed out my original BB order receipt that was originally emailed to me and put that with the magazine sub card in an envelope. The card says to send both items to Rodale Rebate and the PO Box associated with it. Sacrificing a stamp/envelope for a refund is totally worth it to me.

I just emailed Birchbox myself to try and get to the bottom of this. I don't want a subscription to Women's Health mag. I'm not sure why Birchbox didn't have some kind of opt in/out instead of automatically signing me up. I hope this can be resolved without too many headaches, haha. 

 

[bluemustang]

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:rofl2: I agree! Speaking of that having that creases/fine lines at the end of the day, I had that exact problem. I tried so many different ways to compact that until I received that SuperGoop CC cream which I've never tried CC cream before. Lo and behold! It took care of the problem! It stayed matte and oil free thru the day and night! I just blotted once and that's it! I also tried the MY Mattifying Moisturizer/Primer (my sister gave it to me because she didn't like the feel of it). It felt a little heavy at first (thinking maybe using kabuck (spell?) brush will take care of it to spread evenly and it kept matte face 24 hrs! I also take vitamin E 400 IU once a day that takes of skin hydration and Folic Acid vitamin as well. Preferrably from Whole Foods. 

. I haven't tried any of the CC creams yet, I'll have to check out the tade thread. Thanks! My vitamins don't have that much E, I'll go buy some soon! Thanks for that tip, I had no idea. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[gemstone]

I just emailed Birchbox myself to try and get to the bottom of this. I don't want a subscription to Women's Health mag. I'm not sure why Birchbox didn't have some kind of opt in/out instead of automatically signing me up. I hope this can be resolved without too many headaches, haha. 

They didnt automatically sign you up. Legally, women's health has to off a rebate if you don't chose to get the magazine. You either send the card in and get the magazine, or send it in and get $10. If you do nothing, nothing happens.

 

[jessicarobin]

Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

This explains how the box works; click on this weblink. It's a discovery service; not to cater client's needs/preference. Try BeautyArmy where you have more control on picking samples you want. 

http://blog.birchbox.com/post/45142672983/birchbox-founders-katia-and-hayley-answer-your-faqs?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=statusupdate&utm_c

I don't know if this weblink would work without using Facebook's webpage unless if you have a FB acct.?

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I wasn't complaining myself, I'm rarely unhappy with the things I get to try out.

 

[katie danielle]

Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gifLegally, women's health has to off a rebate if you don't chose to get the magazine.

Why's that?

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by lioness90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

As of this week, I'm a Birchbox subscriber. I think they're sending me an April box.

Woo hoo!

 

[gemstone]

Why's that?

I tried to google it, but I couldn't figure out why. I have seen this as an option before, though. I have seen this a few times before, though. A few years ago I went to an automotive show and they had a thing where you could get some car magazine with your tickets, and the card had the same fine print. When I asked someone there, they said legally the magazine had to offer you the value of it if you didn't subscribe.

 

[lexxies22]

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

I wasn't complaining myself, I'm rarely unhappy with the things I get to try out.

Oh, ok. I misunderstood.