Birchbox April 2013

[audiophilekate]

I am convinced that people who hate brussel sprouts were all scarred by truly horrible preparations of them! (ie: BOILED!  boiled brussel sprouts are the worst!  why even bother???)

My dad loves brussel sprouts & my mom is a horrible cook. The only brussel sprouts I've ever had were from those steamer bags in the frozen section at the grocery store.

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My 2nd box updated.  I used my real age (29) and real income and I got box 38:

 

 

• 
  Skin&Co Bagnodoccia Body Gel (I hope that it's not as bad as people on here say it is)  
• 
  Nexxus® Youth Renewalâ„¢ Rejuvenating Elixir (also got in my first box)  
• 
  StriVectin-SDâ„¢ Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles (I need this)  
• 
  Youngblood Anti-Shine Mattifier (I got one of the coveted items this month!)  
• 

Weleda Body Lotion (meh)


 I really want the youngblood and the nexxus.

 

[jbird1175]

I was feeling kinda bummed about my box b/c I wanted to try the color changing nail polish and the Mirenesse glossy stick.... low & behold I struck up a trade and will be getting the glossy stick. Yay! Gotta love the MUT trading that goes on around here!

Now, if I can only find someone to trade with for the polish...

 

[JC327]

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

Ok, I'm too lazy to investigate box numbers, but for the 4th month in a row, super happy with my box. This is why I've renewed as an annual subscription again. I honestly think the longer you are with birchbox the better your boxes, but I might be making that up lol:

  Vitivia Vitamin capsules
Buy
 
Number 4 Texture Styling Cream
Buy
 
Sumita Eyeshadow Pencils
Buy
 
Yes Toâ„¢ Cucumber Facial Towelettes
Buy
 
Yes Toâ„¢ Grapefruit Daily Facial Scrub

I love the cucumber wipes, but didn't like a tomato scrub by Yes to, so hopefully the grapefruit will be different. I just finished up my potion no 9 or whatever it was from glossy box, so I'm excited for the styling cream, and I always love eyeshadow. Can't wait for it to get here!

That's a great box.

 

[katie danielle]

I'm getting that box too and pretty much feel the same way. We got the same boxes last month too, our profiles must be the same!

I'm getting box 38. Which contains exactly 0 things I wanted. AND my tracking number hasn't updated. So I don't even know when box of stuff I don't want is going to get here.

 

[hiheather]

 I really want the youngblood and the nexus.

Same. I already have the Nexxus but I already know I'm going to love it and want a backup tiny bottle. My box still hasn't updated but I'm telling myself it is because I got last months on the 24th so they are giving me time to use and review or that I'm getting a super top secret box... a girl can dream!

 

[JC327]

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

No polish for me either, my boxes are 3 and 26. Might have to break down and use up points!

I might have to do the same.

 

[JC327]

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

I knew it!! So it seems all the boxes that ship early are like the same 3 boxes? So it's not random, they kind of ship them out by type? I'm not sure if that makes sense but I'm getting 




For those that already got this, how big is the shampoo/conditioner samples? I hate foil packets and I'm not excited about them at all. I have so much hair I'll be lucky to get one use out of them. Not excited about the body wash either since people seem to hate it. I am excited about the lip product and the supergoop eye cream and I'm indifferent on the tea. My box weight was .5560
Im getting the same and my weight was .5590

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Welp I just realized that I have a perfume free box on my 2nd account (box 38)! 

Im not getting perfume either so yay!

 

[kawaiimeows]

YESS. Birchbox updated my points for my referral.  Now I have enough points to get the Nude'tude palette + the sample pack with the Zoya for $16 w/ free shipping. I like that deal a lot better than theBalm's which would've been $18 + $5 shipping.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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

YESS. Birchbox updated my points for my referral.  Now I have enough points to get the Nude'tude palette + the sample pack with the Zoya for $16 w/ free shipping. I like that deal a lot better than theBalm's which would've been $18 + $5 shipping.

I thought about getting it from theBalm's sale, but I have like nearly $90 in points XD; You should grab a $5 item that has FS like the macaroons this month! 

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by magicalmom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
So.... if you're pale, you can still rock the orangey mirenesse. I was amazed at how it looks on me!

It looks great on you.

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

I thought about getting it from theBalm's sale, but I have like nearly $90 in points XD; You should grab a $5 item that has FS like the macaroons this month! 

I think the palette + the sample back will give me free shipping, but the cart is being really wonky right now and charging me double so I can't really tell if that is right or not.

 

[beautymadn3ss]

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

I feel the same way, but the nail polish makes up for the whole box (I never had anything like it and I was determined to buy it from the birchbox shop if I didn't get it anyways) and I will definitely get a lot of use out of the eye roll-on, so overall I'm happy!

I didn't post this before, but thought about it, I am getting a nail polish which is something I wanted, and the eye roll-on thing will be used for sure, I don't use shampoo, so that won't be used, but I'm sure I'll get an use out of most things /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> it could be worse /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Also a cuticle product would be great and I love mud masks /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[gypsiemagic]

I got duplicate boxes again this month! Please keep all trade talk to the b/s/t area. 

If not, I really like everything in this months box! The serum is $160!! Crazyness

 

[JC327]

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

My box showed up today! It was box 10, I think? I'm pretty happy with it!

I got:

 
Malin + Goetz cilantro hair conditioner - I prefer shampoo and conditioner together, but I'd rather get a conditioner alone than a shampoo. I like cilantro. I'll try it!
 
Caudalie SOS Morning Eye Rescue - I love eye creams, so I'm happy about this. Tiny little tube but it's an eye cream so it will go a long way.
 
Herban Essentials Towelette - I got 2, in lavender and peppermint. I've had these before. They're nothing spectacular, just towelettes with essential oils, but I am happy to have them anyway.
 
Mirenesse Glossy Kiss Lipstick - I wasn't sure about this color (I think it's called Quick Kiss?) but I do like it on. I love the texture!
 
Hail Merry macaroons - I have tried these before. Not a fan, but I'm glad they make them for raw foodies, vegans, gluten free folks, etc.






Looks pretty on you.

 

[kawaiimeows]

yayy it worked! i keep spending my birchbox points but i think i can be good for a while now. plus now i won't feel bad for missing thebalm sale since this is a better deal anyway bahahha.

 

[Goodie]

I'm going to attach a photo I took from my blog of the ojon rare blend oil that I received in my birchbox a few months ago. Hope this helps!

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Thank you so much! I have really thick wavy hair and I'm hoping I'll get a few uses out of it.

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by mscuracchio /img/forum/go_quote.gif
So this time there was four things I wanted and I told myself to be happy if I just got one... But I got three in my box!! The Youngblood, strivectin, and the nexus hair serum are all going to be in my box!!! I wanted the nail polish too... But it is something I can do without, especially since I'm a julep maven too. Can't wait to get the box and hopefully the sample sizes are decent sized.

Lucky girl!

 

[queenofperil]

I was surprised and got box 9. I thought I was getting a different box. I'm actually really happy with this one. 



-Beauty Protector (been wanting to try this since it first came out in Birchboxes)

-Caudalie Divine Oil (YES!!!! I've wanted to try this forever, and I'm so happy I got it)

-LAFACE Beautiful Eyes Concentrate (There isn't a snowball's chance in hell I'd pay $160 for a damn eye cream, but it'll be nice to try)

-Supergoop CC Cream (This stuff looks too pink for my yellow toned skin, but I'll still try it)

-Hail Merry Chocolate Macaroons (I'm all about vegan foods and sweets, so this is very exciting)

Kind of funny that I got the Divine Oil because that in no way fits my profile, but I'm not complaining. I'm assuming I got the eye cream because I changed my profile to say that I make six figures annually, haha. I'm bummed that I didn't get the Youngblood Mattifier. The only thing that bugs me is that some people are getting six items to review. I feel like we should all get an even number of things to review, but whatever. This is probably my favorite box I've gotten in a while.