Birchbox April 2013

[Bizgirlva]

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

I successfully depotted the Mirenesse. The packaging was so pretty, but I really didn't see myself messing around with sharpening it all the time. It was a little messy, but now I can use a brush or my fingers to apply it and not have to sharpen it. 

Couldn't you just use a lip brush to get it out?  

 

[hiheather]

I just want to say thanks to everyone who tried to get an answer for the magazine!

 

[stefsteranne]

I just got my April BB and I will say, I am pretty impressed with the items in the box.  I can't remember which box number I got but it looks like I received 2 full-sized samples. With all the razzing I've been giving them, they've come through with an impressive box. =)

Here is what I got:

- Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate

- Nexxus Youth Renewal Rejuvenating Elixir

- Mirenesse Glossy Kiss (Full Size)

- LAFCO House & Home Soap

- Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll-on (Full Size)

As all of you have been so kind to show, the Mirenesse is a lovely color.  Initially I was worried it'd be a bright garish orange, but it's a nice enough color.

All in all I'm really please with the box and I absolutely love the Roll-in.  So soothing!

 

[BlackMagicRose]

Originally Posted by Ann Tucci /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Couldn't you just use a lip brush to get it out?  

For me, this was easier than digging around in a plastic tube for months. The packaging is very pretty though. 

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

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

I just got my April BB and I will say, I am pretty impressed with the items in the box.  I can't remember which box number I got but it looks like I received 2 full-sized samples. With all the razzing I've been giving them, they've come through with an impressive box. =)

Here is what I got:

- Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate

- Nexxus Youth Renewal Rejuvenating Elixir

- Mirenesse Glossy Kiss (Full Size)

- LAFCO House & Home Soap

- Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll-on (Full Size)

As all of you have been so kind to show, the Mirenesse is a lovely color.  Initially I was worried it'd be a bright garish orange, but it's a nice enough color.

All in all I'm really please with the box and I absolutely love the Roll-in.  So soothing!

I just received this box too, my lip stick was in Perfect Kiss. Samples are nicely sized, lots of packaging.

 

[stefsteranne]

sorry ladies, just realized the Glossy kiss is not full-sized, but still a pretty great sample!

 

[quene8106]

got the skin co body wash in my 2nd box. you all are right. it does suck. the smell is horrible, imo.

 

[zadidoll]

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

I successfully depotted the Mirenesse. The packaging was so pretty, but I really didn't see myself messing around with sharpening it all the time. It was a little messy, but now I can use a brush or my fingers to apply it and not have to sharpen it. 

To make it look pretty - if you care to make it look pretty - is to take your hair dryer to it. I would suggest holding it down with a comb and set your hair dryer on high for a few minutes for it to melt.

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

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

sorry ladies, just realized the Glossy kiss is not full-sized, but still a pretty great sample!

Yes it is! 4g, just like the ones BB sell.

 

[gemstone]

Yes it is! 4g, just like the ones BB sell.

Yup it's just in cheaper packaging.

 

[meaganola]

Yup it's just in cheaper packaging.

I've been wondering if maybe they were a production error that Mirenesse decided to roll with and send to Birchbox to use in their sub boxes instead of tossing them as a loss.

 

[tulosai]

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

I've been wondering if maybe they were a production error that Mirenesse decided to roll with and send to Birchbox to use in their sub boxes instead of tossing them as a loss.

I think they were probably just cheaper to make (that'd be a pretty interesting production error) but yeah, I think it's too bad we didn't get the real thing.  I'm not looking forward to depotting.

 

[beautymadn3ss]

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

Mean ol' mailman...mine has issues too...he'll mark it as Out for Delivery...then he'll forget to deliver it for daaaays

So mean!

 

[BlackMagicRose]

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


To make it look pretty - if you care to make it look pretty - is to take your hair dryer to it. I would suggest holding it down with a comb and set your hair dryer on high for a few minutes for it to melt.

Thanks for the tip! I will do that! 

 

[tabarhodes]

I'm so sad I haven't gotten my box yet!!  It was scheduled to arrive on Monday....... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Beeyutifull]

I got my box yesterday, happy box # 4!

 

[jessicarobin]

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

I've been wondering if maybe they were a production error that Mirenesse decided to roll with and send to Birchbox to use in their sub boxes instead of tossing them as a loss.

Ha, that was my thought as well.

But, then they also made up some fancy print collateral to package the glosses in, so they may have also just made a Birchbox exclusive sample in a cheaper kind of pencil.  I'm just speculating, I'm not sure how these things work.

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

I wonder why the Simple eye roller isn't listed on my product card...hmmmm

 

[Eva Papoutsi]

Originally Posted by katie danielle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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

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 totally agree about jojoba and argan oil. Also, castor oil is supposed to clear up the skin, and let's not forget tea tree oil does wonders for oily skin!

 

[klg534]

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

Yes it is! 4g, just like the ones BB sell.

My package actually said 1.7 gram on the product card that it was inside. I was surprised because I thought i had read it was full size.