Birchbox April 2013

[MissLindaJean]

I had messaged people over time about it, but have been a bit lax lately. But, please don't mistake because we might miss things at times that it is excusable for all or any to partake in. There are few mods and many members, you're a lot to keep up with! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> We'll get around to it in good time., this was bought up between mods and the director sometime last year and it's a bit spammy, even with a quick blurb, to repeatedly reference see my blog. Maybe some agree, maybe not. First and foremost, MUT is a forum for discussions and interactions. To repeatedly refer people to a blog for more info defeats the purpose of discussing whatever the topic may be. Didn't mean to cause such a stir and overtake the conversation! Sorry all!

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Didn't mean to cause such a stir and overtake the conversation! Sorry all!

I'm really glad you said something /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I hope the word spreads to other threads!

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

I only saw one person in the nail thread lately who blatantly does that every single time, she posts a picture with her mani without the names of the polishes and just redirects people to her blog for more info. 

The ones over there that really get to me, personally, are the ones that say what shade they are wearing, and then direct to their blog for all the pictures. So if we want to see what it looks like, we have to go to another page :/

 

[beautymadn3ss]

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


I only saw one person in the nail thread lately who blatantly does that every single time, she posts a picture with her mani without the names of the polishes and just redirects people to her blog for more info. 

Yeah IKWYM but I've seen others ^^ 

 

[OiiO]

Originally Posted by beautymadn3ss /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Yeah IKWYM but I've seen others ^^ 

Oh boy, I must've not been paying much attention then /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I thought we were all talking about the same one haha.

 

[beautymadn3ss]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I had messaged people over time about it, but have been a bit lax lately. But, please don't mistake because we might miss things at times that it is excusable for all or any to partake in.

There are few mods and many members, you're a lot to keep up with!

We'll get around to it in good time., this was bought up between mods and the director sometime last year and it's a bit spammy, even with a quick blurb, to repeatedly reference see my blog.

Maybe some agree, maybe not. First and foremost, MUT is a forum for discussions and interactions. To repeatedly refer people to a blog for more info defeats the purpose of discussing whatever the topic may be.

Didn't mean to cause such a stir and overtake the conversation! Sorry all!

Oh I know you are a lot, reason I report literally dropping a link and I know it was wrong. And I'm chilled here, don't think there's like "stir" lol

 

[beautymadn3ss]

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

I'm really glad you said something /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I hope the word spreads to other threads!

The ones over there that really get to me, personally, are the ones that say what shade they are wearing, and then direct to their blog for all the pictures. So if we want to see what it looks like, we have to go to another page :/

Those bug me the most, all I do: Select name, right click, Search on Google

 

[mariahk83]

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

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

Glitter top coats works - I did a mani on my mom with it and used a julep glitter on top and it changed colors for her!  Oddly enough, on her accent finger I didn't use glitter but I used a Konad stamp over the polish and the same top coat at the other nails...that one DOESN'T change color!

 

[MissLindaJean]

I'm really glad you said something /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I hope the word spreads to other threads! The ones over there that really get to me, personally, are the ones that say what shade they are wearing, and then direct to their blog for all the pictures. So if we want to see what it looks like, we have to go to another page :/

I think I'll have to just go back to messaging folks. Sorry again for the over run, back to BB? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I received my 2nd account's box. Another supergoop eye cream, but that's okay! I've tried the Yes! to Cucumber wipes before and they're okay, so definitely useful. I also had the big Nexxus foam, new and excited to try it out. Although, I've pretty much given up buying foam or mousse like hair products, I'll give it a whirl. What else.. the Sumita shadow pencil is an icy lavender or periwinkle. Pretty and am thinking to try it with a black shadow, for a smokey frosty look. .lol

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by beautymadn3ss /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Yeah IKWYM but I've seen others ^^ 
Oh boy, I must've not been paying much attention then /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I thought we were all talking about the same one haha.

You're ok, she was agreeing with you /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> IKWYM - I Know What You Mean 

 

[OiiO]

Back to Birchbox!

Has anybody received a Gift box this month? I couldn't resist and got one for myself with points, and I'm dying to know what's in it.

 

[DorotaD]

Back to Birchbox! Has anybody received a Gift box this month? I couldn't resist and got one for myself with points, and I'm dying to know what's in it.

I also could not resist and got myself a gift sub , but I haven't received mine yet. So I anyone did the same and get theirs could you please share the contents of your box with us? TIA!

 

[Pretty Squared]

Hello ladies, 

long time lurker here and we finally decided to join (you'll get my frustration from below).  My sister and I have had a beauty blog for almost a year, and we thought what better way to experience new beauty samples than by subscribing to boxes.

She picked ipsy and I picked BB - I was gifted the one year BB subscription by my fiance. Except one box in February, I've HATED every single box - I swear I am unlucky by getting the least weight box with the food and lotion samples (no makeup, no skincare, no polishes).  I've changed my profile (worthless), I've contacted birchbox, and nothing - I've got lotion samples, a hair serum, and some other random things for April (my intro box was tilli bags, a hair tie, a perfume...ugh).

Any recommendation on what to do at this point - the March box was the worst for me but the April box was even more of a let down.  I'm also not sure where the swapping forum is - I've got 5 months of untouched samples.  Can I cancel a year subscription or ask Birchbox to change something? Not sure if this is in the correct forum but for April I got the hair serum, weleda lotions, Youngblood primer size of a penny, and Strivectin eye cream that stings my eyes. 

 

[OiiO]

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

I also could not resist and got myself a gift sub , but I haven't received mine yet. So I anyone did the same and get theirs could you please share the contents of your box with us? TIA!

Worst part is I don't even know what the weight is, so I couldn't even begin to start guessing /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[katie danielle]

The Youngblood was more like the size of a quarter and a totally generous sample size. I got the same box which also included a huge body wash.

Hello ladies,  long time lurker here and we finally decided to join (you'll get my frustration from below).  My sister and I have had a beauty blog for almost a year, and we thought what better way to experience new beauty samples than by subscribing to boxes. She picked ipsy and I picked BB - I was gifted the one year BB subscription by my fiance. Except one box in February, I've HATED every single box - I swear I am unlucky by getting the least weight box with the food and lotion samples (no makeup, no skincare, no polishes).  I've changed my profile (worthless), I've contacted birchbox, and nothing - I've got lotion samples, a hair serum, and some other random things for April (my intro box was tilli bags, a hair tie, a perfume...ugh). Any recommendation on what to do at this point - the March box was the worst for me but the April box was even more of a let down.  I'm also not sure where the swapping forum is - I've got 5 months of untouched samples.  Can I cancel a year subscription or ask Birchbox to change something? Not sure if this is in the correct forum but for April I got the hair serum, weleda lotions, Youngblood primer size of a penny, and Strivectin eye cream that stings my eyes. 

 

[kawaiimeows]

Originally Posted by Pretty Squared /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I swear I am unlucky by getting the least weight box with the food and lotion samples (no makeup, no skincare, no polishes).  I've changed my profile (worthless), I've contacted birchbox, and nothing - I've got lotion samples, a hair serum, and some other random things for April (my intro box was tilli bags, a hair tie, a perfume...ugh).

Every single birchbox I've ever received in my one year of being subbed has had at least one skin care item, I define skin care loosely though. I'd say that's one thing birchbox is consistent about though.

If you go in to birchbox wanting and expecting "certain" items you're never going to be happy. Ipsy might be more up your alley just because they usually include a lot of makeup and full sized items (but be warned I have gotten lotion from them too). I personally decided they weren't right for me because they partner with too many cheap or dubious brands.

 

[LadyManah]

I love my box! I just resubscribed. I am so happy I did. I missed BB!

 

[gemstone]

Hello ladies,  long time lurker here and we finally decided to join (you'll get my frustration from below).  My sister and I have had a beauty blog for almost a year, and we thought what better way to experience new beauty samples than by subscribing to boxes. She picked ipsy and I picked BB - I was gifted the one year BB subscription by my fiance. Except one box in February, I've HATED every single box - I swear I am unlucky by getting the least weight box with the food and lotion samples (no makeup, no skincare, no polishes).  I've changed my profile (worthless), I've contacted birchbox, and nothing - I've got lotion samples, a hair serum, and some other random things for April (my intro box was tilli bags, a hair tie, a perfume...ugh). Any recommendation on what to do at this point - the March box was the worst for me but the April box was even more of a let down.  I'm also not sure where the swapping forum is - I've got 5 months of untouched samples.  Can I cancel a year subscription or ask Birchbox to change something? Not sure if this is in the correct forum but for April I got the hair serum, weleda lotions, Youngblood primer size of a penny, and Strivectin eye cream that stings my eyes. 

I am not sure what you are expecting, as the box you listed had multiple skincare items.

 

[MissLindaJean]

Hello ladies,  long time lurker here and we finally decided to join (you'll get my frustration from below).  My sister and I have had a beauty blog for almost a year, and we thought what better way to experience new beauty samples than by subscribing to boxes. She picked ipsy and I picked BB - I was gifted the one year BB subscription by my fiance. Except one box in February, I've HATED every single box - I swear I am unlucky by getting the least weight box with the food and lotion samples (no makeup, no skincare, no polishes).  I've changed my profile (worthless), I've contacted birchbox, and nothing - I've got lotion samples, a hair serum, and some other random things for April (my intro box was tilli bags, a hair tie, a perfume...ugh). Any recommendation on what to do at this point - the March box was the worst for me but the April box was even more of a let down.  I'm also not sure where the swapping forum is - I've got 5 months of untouched samples.  Can I cancel a year subscription or ask Birchbox to change something? Not sure if this is in the correct forum but for April I got the hair serum, weleda lotions, Youngblood primer size of a penny, and Strivectin eye cream that stings my eyes. 

You can try tweaking your profile or call it quits and do another sub. The Youngblood is technically a makeup sample, though. While you might not have fallen in love with any boxes, cifa you at least try and like any of your samples over the last year? Keep in mind, there are 200, 000+ BB subbers and so box variations are always going to be a crapshoot. If you want more makeup, try Ipsy or Starlooks.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

My sister cancelled her BB to get Ipsy instead. She did go into it expecting A LOT and had serious box envy based on my previous boxes. She likes Ipsy better because of all the make up stuff she gets - but she is very much a quantity over quality kind of girl. I would much rather take a quarter sized Youngblood sample over NYX pigment. I would have loved the box you got! I think being open about what I get, thinking about swaps, and remembering the awesome point system is what keeps me happy with birchbox -- even when I get major box envy too.

Originally Posted by Pretty Squared /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Hello ladies, 

long time lurker here and we finally decided to join (you'll get my frustration from below).  My sister and I have had a beauty blog for almost a year, and we thought what better way to experience new beauty samples than by subscribing to boxes.

She picked ipsy and I picked BB - I was gifted the one year BB subscription by my fiance. Except one box in February, I've HATED every single box - I swear I am unlucky by getting the least weight box with the food and lotion samples (no makeup, no skincare, no polishes).  I've changed my profile (worthless), I've contacted birchbox, and nothing - I've got lotion samples, a hair serum, and some other random things for April (my intro box was tilli bags, a hair tie, a perfume...ugh).

Any recommendation on what to do at this point - the March box was the worst for me but the April box was even more of a let down.  I'm also not sure where the swapping forum is - I've got 5 months of untouched samples.  Can I cancel a year subscription or ask Birchbox to change something? Not sure if this is in the correct forum but for April I got the hair serum, weleda lotions, Youngblood primer size of a penny, and Strivectin eye cream that stings my eyes. 

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

The Youngblood was more like the size of a quarter and a totally generous sample size. I got the same box which also included a huge body wash.

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


Every single birchbox I've ever received in my one year of being subbed has had at least one skin care item, I define skin care loosely though. I'd say that's one thing birchbox is consistent about though.

If you go in to birchbox wanting and expecting "certain" items you're never going to be happy. Ipsy might be more up your alley just because they usually include a lot of makeup and full sized items (but be warned I have gotten lotion from them too). I personally decided they weren't right for me because they partner with too many cheap or dubious brands.

 

[beautymadn3ss]

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

Worst part is I don't even know what the weight is, so I couldn't even begin to start guessing /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I hope you get a great one either way /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />