Birchbox April 2013

[skylola123]

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


I'm wearing the polish in poppy (with a regular l'oreal top coat) and the color change is impressive, but only happens when I'm outside in the sun after a couple of minutes. It takes a while and it doesn't occur at all if I am in the car or during a short walk from my parked car to my house.

That is probably why I haven't seen any or very little change. I walk to my car & go to work...I did go for a walk and it turned into a purple but once I was under shade it turned into the pink. 

 

[CheshireCookie]

I got my Birchbox today! A whole day earlier than tracking said too..hmm..I'm thinking my mailman heard my talking bad about him on here lol I received: Nexxus Hair Elixir Youngblood Anti-Shine Mattifier Skin&Co Body Gel Waleda Body Lotion StriVectin-SD Eye Cream I was left a little high and dry with my selection (hehe, given that majority of them are creams, that just doesn't seem possible /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ) but oh well! Removed

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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.

LOL i just stapled my yearly order receipt (with the yearly and starting in jan 2013 highlighted) to the card. If I get $10 processed, great, if not, I'm not losing anything. I also thought it was reallllyyy weird they were like "no stamp necessary" but also like "please attach your order". I was like ... um... how...???

 

[MissLindaJean]

Hey folks, while it's awesome we have so many bloggers here, we can stop referencing that details are there? I and probably others appreciate all the wonderful blogs, but don't necessarily want to leave the forum. Members are here to engage and discuss topics, so please leave blog links in your signatures and leave it at that. There is a members blogroll thread for use, but otherwise, please refrain from "see my blog/details on my blog." It's a bit like fishing/spamming to some.

 

[beautymadn3ss]

Originally Posted by alpina0560 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Here's an indoor and outdoor picture of the Ruby Wing nail polish I got in peony, in case anyone was interested!

Inside:

Outside:



BTW- it really only changed colors in direct sunlight.. not just "outside"
Wow that's super cute

 

[CheshireCookie]

Hey folks, while it's awesome we have so many bloggers here, we can stop referencing that details are there? I and probably others appreciate all the wonderful blogs, but don't necessarily want to leave the forum. Members are here to engage and discuss topics, so please leave blog links in your signatures and leave it at that. There is a members blogroll thread for use, but otherwise, please refrain from "see my blog/details on my blog." It's a bit like fishing/spamming to some.

Oh my, I had no idea! For some reason I thought it was encouraged...I've seen so many people do it and that's how I've discovered some great blogs! I have not been blogging very long. My apologies!

 

[vogliadivintage]

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

today was the perfect day to try the simple eyeroller. I only got six hours of sleep last night (it's becoming the usual lately) and when I woke up and felt puffy eyes I went straight for it in my box. I don't know if this is some kind of placebo effect but my eyes felt a lot better shortly thereafter! This is definitely something worth investing in, imo.

I think it's due to the fact you're applying gentle pressure to your eyes.  I gently massage in a circular motion on the bags under my eye.  It's allergy season!  I do it when I wash my face, apply pressure on the inner corner of my eye, massage, pressure on bone just below my eye, massage, and then apply gentle pressure to the outer corner of your eye.  This releases whatever fluid is giving you puffy eyes, and poof!  puff no more!  

I'm assuming this is what the roller ball does. 

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by Kristen121 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Here's the Mirenesse in Quick Kiss on me (I think this must be the "orange" color all the fb complainers were mad about). I can see why some people might not like it, but I think it suits me and I'm really glad I got it in my box.

Pretty!

 

[princess2010]

It's never bothered me that people mention their blogs. For me, it doesn't take away from the forum because I'll open it in another window then come back. I think most bloggers don't want to bombard us with tons of pictures and a super long review. It's all good.

 

[tasertag]

Yes!  I've been reading up on it (definitely going to order some, even though I didn't get it in my box), and you can add a top coat, doesn't affect the color change. That being said, it only mentioned "normal" top coats, not mattifying or anything like that.  No clue on any type of special top coat.

When I applied Poppy it dried matte without a top coat. I had pictures up like 10 pages ago. I also took a video of it changing colors and even though I didn't post the video, I did note that it took my polish 11 seconds to change while outside. It was a fairly cloudy day but I might have been outside when the sun was peaking out. I wear the Essie's Good To Go top coat FYI.

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by alpina0560 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Here's an indoor and outdoor picture of the Ruby Wing nail polish I got in peony, in case anyone was interested!

Inside:

Outside:



BTW- it really only changed colors in direct sunlight.. not just "outside"
I think I might need to order that one next!

 

[JimmyJazz]

Originally Posted by CheshireCookie /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I got my Birchbox today! A whole day earlier than tracking said too..hmm..I'm thinking my mailman heard my talking bad about him on here lol

I received:

Nexxus Hair Elixir

Youngblood Anti-Shine Mattifier

Skin&Co Body Gel

Waleda Body Lotion

StriVectin-SD Eye Cream

I was left a little high and dry with my selection (hehe, given that majority of them are creams, that just doesn't seem possible

) but oh well!

Went to your blog...totally buying those containers.  Will use for foil packets and loose powder.  

I agree with the Youngblood - shine before and after.  I moisturize my face in the AM and use BB cream as well.

 

[tabarhodes]

How do you apply the Bobbi Brown corrector?  I've tried it but I just cannot get it to look how I want...seems cakey.

 

[katie danielle]

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


That's why I ordered it too.. I wanted the one with the most drastic transition. I'm supposed to get it in a few days! I think it's going to be great for an every day nude manicure for work, while still showing some color outdoors! I'll also try it as a summer pedicure!

Right now I have my finger nails painted with Poppy (2 coats of poppy + clear top coat). I feel like you really have to add a top coat, otherwise the polish appears really matte (similar to Andrea's choice polish we got in Ipsy a few months ago). Overall I really like it, I just wish the shades were the opposite (bright pink outdoors and burgundy-purple indoors) since I spend 99% of my day indoors and I like the purple shade more, but it's ok. I also wish it was more long lasting... next time I will try adding 2 coats of top coat to see if it has better staying power, as it doesn't affect the color change. I'll also try adding a glitter top coat on an accent nail.. thanks for the idea!

Let me know how the glitter topcoat works. I think it would be neat to see the color change beneath the glitter.

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Hey folks, while it's awesome we have so many bloggers here, we can stop referencing that details are there? I and probably others appreciate all the wonderful blogs, but don't necessarily want to leave the forum.

Members are here to engage and discuss topics, so please leave blog links in your signatures and leave it at that. There is a members blogroll thread for use, but otherwise, please refrain from "see my blog/details on my blog." It's a bit like fishing/spamming to some.

I completely agree.

 

[quene8106]

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

How do you apply the Bobbi Brown corrector?  I've tried it but I just cannot get it to look how I want...seems cakey.

i'm not sure but if you chat with the makeup artists on bobbibrown.com they'll help you with tips. they're very friendly. i spoke to some of them last night /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

FYI - $10 for 12 twisbands on Living Social

 

[meaganola]

Let me know how the glitter topcoat works. I think it would be neat to see the color change beneath the glitter.

I have solar-changing glitter polish somewhere that I need to unearth and try with this stuff, but April is a weird month sun-wise here, so I'm holding off on this for another few weeks because it would just be wasted right now.

 

[katie danielle]

Originally Posted by alpina0560 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Here's an indoor and outdoor picture of the Ruby Wing nail polish I got in peony, in case anyone was interested!

Inside:

Outside:



BTW- it really only changed colors in direct sunlight.. not just "outside"
Aww that's super pretty, but not anywhere near what the colors look like on BB's website. I ordered this polish hoping for a nude instead of a coral. Oh well, I'll still like it.

 

[decayeddoll82]

Got my BB a day early but can't open it yet because I'm out running errands. I'm so impatient