Birchbox April 2013

[kelley]

i want a promo code like the dickens. i have $20 in points so im going to try to the vasanti and a few other things.  my friends judge for buying things off birchbox during class all the time.  birchboxprobz.

 

[bluemustang]

Love the Vasanti scrub!! Sooo much!

 

[kelley]

Originally Posted by bluemustang /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Love the Vasanti scrub!! Sooo much!

yeah, everyone seems to rave about it!  been dying to try it!

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

i posted this in the coupons/shopping page but just so all your Caudalie fans know -- they're having their F&F sale (20% off)

 

[MissLindaJean]

i posted this in the coupons/shopping page but just so all your Caudalie fans know -- they're having their F&F sale (20% off)

Now would be a good time to pick up their pricier items! Great deal, but I'm splurged out now lol.

 

[tnorth1852]

Question for the dual boxers....

I created a second account a week or so ago. Got confirmation last night that my second box had shipped. I set the profile up differently from my original account. I check this morning and low and behold --- what are the freaking odds that I get the exact same box I got on my original sub??

I know that sometimes that'll happen -- but really... my first go-round?!

Any tips on how to set up your profile to keep from getting twin boxes? Or are we learning (Rapidly) that the profiles don't really mean much? I'm probably better off just leaving it alone and crossing my fingers instead!

 

 

[audiophilekate]

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

To anyone who received the Youngblood mattifyer -- have any of you tried it with a tinted moisturizer?

The mattifyer was the item I coveted most this month, but I didn't receive it. I saw in someone's earlier posts on it that it's recommended to use the product with foundation, but that she sampled it with her BB cream and the results weren't that great. I used  tinted moisturizer, so I was wondering if anyone else who uses similar makeup has some additional feedback. TIA!

I use a BB cream and honestly noticed absolutely no difference whatsoever - on completely bare skin, recently moisturized skin, under and over various BB creams.  It was a huge disappointment.  If you need a mattifying product, I'd recommend Peter Thomas Roth's Max Anti-Shine Mattifying Gel (available in the Birchbox store) or Clini-Matte (mattifies and moisturizes).  I own both of these and love them.  There's also Urban Decay's De-Slick products & Murad's Oil Control Mattifier, among other products.  I've been using Tarte's Smooth Operator finishing powder, which seems to work pretty well.  I honestly couldn't recommend PTR's Max Anti-Shine Mattifying Gel and Clini-Matte highly enough.  They're my favorite mattifying products.

 

[mks8372]

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

so my box on my second account updated this morning there is no picture of the samples but here is what I'm getting

I'm so excited!!!! This is the box i ordered on 4/14 it is an April box not a gift subscription .

That looks like a great box, lucky you!!  I have the Cargo bronzer and like it very much...the product and the cute container /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

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

I use a BB cream and honestly noticed absolutely no difference whatsoever - on completely bare skin, recently moisturized skin, under and over various BB creams.  It was a huge disappointment.  If you need a mattifying product, I'd recommend Peter Thomas Roth's Max Anti-Shine Mattifying Gel (available in the Birchbox store) or Clini-Matte (mattifies and moisturizes).  I own both of these and love them.  There's also Urban Decay's De-Slick products & Murad's Oil Control Mattifier, among other products.  I've been using Tarte's Smooth Operator finishing powder, which seems to work pretty well.  I honestly couldn't recommend PTR's Max Anti-Shine Mattifying Gel and Clini-Matte highly enough.  They're my favorite mattifying products.

I'll check the PTR stuff out! I have the UD setting sprays. I feel like the De-Slick spray doesn't do anything for me. Too bad I got the XL bottle! I feel like it sets everything pretty well, in terms of a setting spray, but for oil control it doesn't make much of a difference. I looooove the Tarte finishing powder. With summer coming around the corner, all I want is for my make up to stay in place and to not look super shiny! Is that too much to ask for?

 

[bonita22]

Question for the dual boxers.... I created a second account a week or so ago. Got confirmation last night that my second box had shipped. I set the profile up differently from my original account. I check this morning and low and behold --- what are the freaking odds that I get the exact same box I got on my original sub?? I know that sometimes that'll happen -- but really... my first go-round?! Any tips on how to set up your profile to keep from getting twin boxes? Or are we learning (Rapidly) that the profiles don't really mean much? I'm probably better off just leaving it alone and crossing my fingers instead! :icon_lol:  

I also signed up for a second box & I'm getting the same box in my second account. I hope to get different boxes in may.

 

[audiophilekate]

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

I'll check the PTR stuff out! I have the UD setting sprays. I feel like the De-Slick spray doesn't do anything for me. Too bad I got the XL bottle! I feel like it sets everything pretty well, in terms of a setting spray, but for oil control it doesn't make much of a difference. I looooove the Tarte finishing powder. With summer coming around the corner, all I want is for my make up to stay in place and to not look super shiny! Is that too much to ask for?

I have the small bottle of UD's De-Slick spray and a full-sized bottle of the All Nighter spray.  I wish I had gotten a full-sized bottle of De-Slick and a small bottle of All Nighter.  I prefer the way De-Slick sprays.  It seems like more comes out - I only need about 2 sprays.  It could just be the nozzle attached to that bottle though.  I don't notice any oil control, but the Tarte finishing powder does such a great job, there really isn't any oil to control.  I'm also kinda paranoid about shiny skin and do everything I can to prevent it.  On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, I have back-to-back classes from 9am to 3.15pm (4.30pm on Saturdays) and school bathrooms aren't the best place to touch up your makeup - I put my makeup on around 5-6am and just sort of hope for the best.  But, yeah, check out the PTR stuff.  At the end of May last year, I went to Sephora to get some help choosing a mattifying product.  The woman helping me gave me a sample of just about every mattifying skincare product in the store.  I tried each of the samples, but PTR's Clini-Matte is the only sample I actually finished.  The gel works better than the lotion, but I really wouldn't recommend it to someone with dry skin - it makes my skin super dry and flaky if I don't have my bazillion layers of moisturizer on underneath it.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

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

I have the small bottle of UD's De-Slick spray and a full-sized bottle of the All Nighter spray.  I wish I had gotten a full-sized bottle of De-Slick and a small bottle of All Nighter.  I prefer the way De-Slick sprays.  It seems like more comes out - I only need about 2 sprays.  It could just be the nozzle attached to that bottle though.  I don't notice any oil control, but the Tarte finishing powder does such a great job, there really isn't any oil to control.  I'm also kinda paranoid about shiny skin and do everything I can to prevent it.  On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, I have back-to-back classes from 9am to 3.15pm (4.30pm on Saturdays) and school bathrooms aren't the best place to touch up your makeup - I put my makeup on around 5-6am and just sort of hope for the best.  But, yeah, check out the PTR stuff.  At the end of May last year, I went to Sephora to get some help choosing a mattifying product.  The woman helping me gave me a sample of just about every mattifying skincare product in the store.  I tried each of the samples, but PTR's Clini-Matte is the only sample I actually finished.  The gel works better than the lotion, but I really wouldn't recommend it to someone with dry skin - it makes my skin super dry and flaky if I don't have my bazillion layers of moisturizer on underneath it.

haha! i with i had a full bottle of all nighter and a small deslick! but i use it anyway.

my class/make up schedule sounds fairly similar to yours. the only thing i ever touch up on is lipstick if i'm wearing any. other than that, i just let it be. i try not to fill my purse or backpack up with makeup stuff because i know it will just get lost in the abyss. 

 

[audiophilekate]

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

haha! i with i had a full bottle of all nighter and a small deslick! but i use it anyway.

my class/make up schedule sounds fairly similar to yours. the only thing i ever touch up on is lipstick if i'm wearing any. other than that, i just let it be. i try not to fill my purse or backpack up with makeup stuff because i know it will just get lost in the abyss. 

I almost bought the XL De-Slick, but I waited too long.  I'm kinda glad I didn't though.  I'm sure my current bottles will last me forever.

I keep my makeup/skincare essentials in one of my Ipsy bags (I'm currently using the March 2013 one) - it keeps everything from getting lost in the black hole that is my bag.  The only things I really reach for are my Embryolisse cream, Tarte LipSurgence Skintuitive Lip Tint, and Fresh Sugar lip balm.  I love how long the Tarte lip tint lasts.  I didn't realize it was a stain until I tried it.  I thought it would be like Clinique's Chubby Sticks.

 

[unicorn]

My account just updated with my first box! Here is my April box:



Looks like I'll be getting:

• Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
  
• Atelier Orange Sanguine Cologne
• Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll-On
• Nexxus Youth Renewal Rejuvenating Elixir
• Mirenesse Glossy Kiss

I am excited about the eye roller and the Mirenesse. I'll give the Kiehl's a try - i love their products. I just hope it wont be too much for my oily skin.

The nexxus is pretty bleh.. my hair is normal-oily and super thick, so i'm not sure why they would give me an anti-aging hair oil. The sheer amount of anti-aging stuff in this box puzzles me.. I'm 28 with oily, acne-prone skin and thick normal-oily hair. My skin and hair can't handle the heavy-duty anti-aging stuff quite yet.. looks like my mom will be getting to try a lot of this stuff, haha!

 

[sabinebyrne]

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

so my box on my second account updated this morning there is no picture of the samples but here is what I'm getting

I'm so excited!!!! This is the box i ordered on 4/14 it is an April box not a gift subscription .

I opened a second account this month and this is the one I'm getting, too! It just shipped as well. I'm excited because it's the first time I'll be getting a box with this many items! I already got the simple eye roller in my other box, but that's ok... something to trade! I was really hoping for the Youngblood, but... eh. I'm happy to be trying all these things, just the same! yay!! 

 

[sabinebyrne]

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

My account just updated with my first box! Here is my April box:



Looks like I'll be getting:

• Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate
  
• Atelier Orange Sanguine Cologne
• Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll-On
• Nexxus Youth Renewal Rejuvenating Elixir
• Mirenesse Glossy Kiss

I am excited about the eye roller and the Mirenesse. I'll give the Kiehl's a try - i love their products. I just hope it wont be too much for my oily skin.

The nexxus is pretty bleh.. my hair is normal-oily and super thick, so i'm not sure why they would give me an anti-aging hair oil. The sheer amount of anti-aging stuff in this box puzzles me.. I'm 28 with oily, acne-prone skin and thick normal-oily hair. My skin and hair can't handle the heavy-duty anti-aging stuff quite yet.. looks like my mom will be getting to try a lot of this stuff, haha!

That's an awesome box! I bet that perfume smells wonderful I'm curious to hear what you think!

About the hair stuff, if it helps, I don't really think of it as an anti aging product. It makes my hair softer, shiny, and a bit less frizzy. So, I consider that a win.

I didn't get the Mirenesse in my first box, but I traded for it, and I got the same color as you. It is AMAZING! It's a brighter red than that picture shows, but it's a pretty color and so glossy and moisturizing! I bet you'll love it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[nicepenguins]

I got the orange perfume in mine. It basically smells like blood oranges, very Mediterranean. Didn't last long on me though.

 

[PR Rosebud]

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

Just don't mix creams or balms with powder products in the same palette...it'll get powder in the balm or cream and junk it up.

Thanks. I did not know that.

 

[americanclassic]

Has anyone else ever received the wrong box? If so, what is Birchbox's policy--do they just give you like 50 BB points or say "sorry, nothing we can do?".

Funny--not only did I receive the wrong box, I partially received the wrong contents, according to the slip of paper it came with /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />. I was really looking forward to trying the Supergoop CC cream (I'm lazy about SPF lol), but I received the Mirenesse glossy kiss in "Scarlett" instead. Which I think is a bit of an improvement from the box I was supposed to get, but I don't wear dark red lipsticks. I'll probably put it up for trade or something.

 

[meaganola]

Originally Posted by tnorth1852 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Question for the dual boxers....

I created a second account a week or so ago. Got confirmation last night that my second box had shipped. I set the profile up differently from my original account. I check this morning and low and behold --- what are the freaking odds that I get the exact same box I got on my original sub??

I know that sometimes that'll happen -- but really... my first go-round?!

Any tips on how to set up your profile to keep from getting twin boxes? Or are we learning (Rapidly) that the profiles don't really mean much? I'm probably better off just leaving it alone and crossing my fingers instead!

I have three subs, and I always get a duplicate box, but it's not always on the same two accounts.  Some month, it's subs A and B.  Some months, it's A and C.  Some months, it's B and C.  I tweak my profiles every month in the hope that something does the trick, but that has yet to happen.  My next step if May doesn't yield three different boxes:  Setting one sub up with curly hair.  Those boxes always seem to have interesting things in them, and I can save up the curly-haired things and give them to my sister-in-law.  My brother's entire family is curly, but she's got the tightest curls and the longest hair, plus she's female (the kids are both boys), so she would probably be the best person I know to give them to.  

(My own hair is weird:  When it's short, it's straight.  When it grows out, it develops waves and curly bits at the ends, but most of it is still straight.  It's kind of like a cross between Adele and Sam on _Supernatural_ with a hefty dose of Marlo Thomas circa 1969 and a dash of Lili Taylor -- since I let the last hair stylist cut some layers into it -- right now, but it's super heavy and won't hold a curl if I try to style it.  I can never figure out whether to say that my hair is wavy or straight on profiles.)