Birchbox April 2013

[Scooby Dynamite]

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!

The Nexxus isn't an oil, it's a creamy serum.  They only recommend using a few drops smoothed through damp hair, so it isn't enough product to weigh it down at all. Just FYI! The first ingredient is water.

 

[meaganola]

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

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.

It depends on who ends up answering your email and whether they have the correct box.  Sometimes they send the "correct" box, sometimes they give you 100 points, sometimes they just shrug and change the box on your account so you can review the correct items.  I would say to send an email listing what your box history says you should have received, what the card says was supposed to be in the box, and what you actually received and see what they have to say about it.

 

[JC327]

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

That's interesting....mine is labeled 14. Perfect Kiss and it's a maroon with gold shimmer.

That's such a pretty color.

 

[JC327]

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

I got my box today! Box 28

J.R. Watkins Peppermint Foot Repair Salve :  smells really good! I almost want to put it on my lips lol. It is tingly and cooling on my feet. Would be great to slather on after a long day of work and being on your feet!

 
Nexxus Hyra Light Leave In Conditioning Foam:  I didn't realize this was full size! Awesome!  It smells nice.
 
Caudalie Divine Oil
 
Supergoop CC Cream
 
Simple Eye Roll-On : Another full size! yay!  Very cool and refreshing on eyes!



Overall, pretty pleased!

That's a great box!

 

[JC327]

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

My first ever birchbox shipped!

I'm getting...




Caudalie Divine Oil

Whish Shave Cream

Nexxus Youth Renewal Rejuvenating Elixir

Ruby Wing Nail Polish

Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll-Om
Not bad for a first box 

That's a pretty good first box!

 

[JC327]

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 .

Wow youre getting the cargo!

 

[sabinebyrne]

I LOVE sanguini! <3 That is a perfume sample I wouldn't mind getting (no thank you, Juicy)

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

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

 

[PeridotCricket]

That's interesting....mine is labeled 14. Perfect Kiss and it's a maroon with gold shimmer.

That's such a pretty color.

That's weird because mine is labeled 14. Perfect Kiss and it's orange (but not neon) with shimmer. The closest match I own is Maybelline Color Whisper in Pin Up Peach. Other people say Perfect Kiss is a coral, and I agree it's a very orangey coral. Your swatch above looks totally different than the other swatches I've seen and it's not the same color as the Perfect Kiss I got when I swatched it myself. Could there be something wonky with the way Mirenesse labeled the samples/colors?

 

[Shanny81]

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


I think the orange shade it kind of hit-or-miss for us pale girls. I've also seen pics other MUTers and my friends have shared where they look great with that shade. I'm pale and brunette and I truly look like a clown when I put it on my lips. It was nice to try (and I'm not enraged I got sent a color I don't find flattering on me -- and I'm def not going to demand BB fire anyone over it like someone on FB did!

) but ultimately not the shade or formula for me.

Yes, I was trying to be optimistic because coral can look ok on me.  But the orange was just too...bright.  My husband took one look at me when we got home and said "

whoa scary lips" and refused to kiss me.  Soooo...guessing I'll be passing it on.  LOL.

 

[quene8106]

Originally Posted by Shanny81 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Yes, I was trying to be optimistic because coral can look ok on me.  But the orange was just too...bright.  My husband took one look at me when we got home and said "

whoa scary lips" and refused to kiss me.  Soooo...guessing I'll be passing it on.  LOL.

LOL at "scary lips"

 

[tnorth1852]

Originally Posted by bonita22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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.

Well -- I'll cross my fingers for you, too!

I only liked two of the things I got in my first April Box. plus side -- I have duplicates of the things I like! Either way - I'm crossing my fingers for a better may!

 

[CheshireCookie]

Originally Posted by Shanny81 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Yes, I was trying to be optimistic because coral can look ok on me.  But the orange was just too...bright.  My husband took one look at me when we got home and said "

whoa scary lips" and refused to kiss me.  Soooo...guessing I'll be passing it on.  LOL.

Awww, that's not nice!

Wait a sec...sounds just like my hubby! lol

 

[MrsMeow]

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


Awww, that's not nice!

Wait a sec...sounds just like my hubby! lol

LOL, yeah, my husband saw my bright red Mirenesse pencil and said "Please tell me you are not going to put that on."  The last time I tried out a red lipstick, my 4 year-old was like "What's on your face?"  Thanks, family. 

 

[aricukier]

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 .

This is what my picture is showing up as! I hope these really are the samples we are getting, that would be amazing.  I really signed up hoping for the eye roll on so I'm beyond excited.  I just received some cargo bronzer in medium and it looks like this one is going to be in light.  I guess it'll be my winter bronzer! My box should be here the 25th, I can't wait.

 

[CheshireCookie]

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


LOL, yeah, my husband saw my bright red Mirenesse pencil and said "Please tell me you are not going to put that on."  The last time I tried out a red lipstick, my 4 year-old was like "What's on your face?"  Thanks, family. 

lol!

that's too funny!

 

[Meggpi]

RE The Nexxus serum--I'm actually really surprised at how much I like it.  I'm one of those annoying 'NO SILICONE' types since I don't shampoo my hair (and have thin baby fine hair), but I've been using a little bit of the serum in just my ends.  It is really light and I swear it makes my wispy ends feel thick and shiny, not greasy. It doesn't seem to have built up in a noticeable way and I haven't done a clarifying wash yet since using it.  Not sure if I will re-buy, but worth a try for sure.

 

[tasertag]

RE The Nexxus serum--I'm actually really surprised at how much I like it.  I'm one of those annoying 'NO SILICONE' types since I don't shampoo my hair (and have thin baby fine hair), but I've been using a little bit of the serum in just my ends.  It is really light and I swear it makes my wispy ends feel thick and shiny, not greasy. It doesn't seem to have built up in a noticeable way and I haven't done a clarifying wash yet since using it.  Not sure if I will re-buy, but worth a try for sure.

I do like the nexxus serum too. It doesn't weight my hair down like some oils do. It gives my hair a nice texture and I think it smells good! I'm considering buying.

 

[AshJs3]

Hey guys! I finally signed up for Birchbox after I ordered the Home Box for Mother's Day gifts. I was expecting a welcome box, but now the website has updated under "Box" to show one of the Women's Health boxes with some stuff that I really want. Will I really get this box or a welcome box? Thanks in advance!

 

[Beeyutifull]

Originally Posted by AshJs3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Hey guys! I finally signed up for Birchbox after I ordered the Home Box for Mother's Day gifts. I was expecting a welcome box, but now the website has updated under "Box" to show one of the Women's Health boxes with some stuff that I really want. Will I really get this box or a welcome box? Thanks in advance!

You will only get a welcome box if you gift yourself a subscription.

 

[lexxies22]

Sorry that I have to post this. For some strange reason, I subscribed Birchbox May 2013 MUT forum that I'm not allowed to speak or member of that forum. I PM to the administrator but is there anyone would point me to a right person? Most of you know me on this forum and Birchbox May 2013; I didn't do anything wrong. Did that forum crashed or what?