Birchbox April 2013

[Wida]

I really want the Youngblood mattifier, but I don't want to spen $36 on something that might break me out or not work for me.  Has anybody tried it yet?  What did you think of it.  If anybody doesn't want theirs, let me know!  I'll take it off your hands...

 

[JC327]

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

I am getting this one too, and I think it is a good box. I like it when there is one item of make up, one for hair, and one thing for skin. I have been a member for over a year, and I have never had a repeat other than colors of nail polish, etc. I think they're really doing a good job.

Although I wish I could get my hands on some Keristase. They have had it in so many boxes, but I never seem to get any. Does anyone know of a place to get samples of it cheaply? I usually buy alterna products, and they are a similar price. It is generally easy to buy smaller sizes of those, however.

I love Kerastase products you should definitely try them my hair is so much better after using them. I usually get samples from my hair dresser but I think you can buy the trial sizes from their website.

 

[Canny Charlene]

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

Got my box yesterday from my 2nd BB account and for the 1st time in months, I had no idea what was in it or that it was even on it's way.

Pretty happy w/everything except the teas.

Are the Caudalie and Nexxus foils?

 

[dotybird]

I received the same box today and am pretty happy with it!

 

[emilyd]

I finally got a clicky truck, but my box info hasn't updated. It's still showing October 2012.

For those of you curious about the Nexxus, I did get a sample of it from the tv promo they ran back in November. As in, I got it today. It's TINY....like the size of my pinky.

 

[Lorenk]

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 LOVE the Nudetude! I would not drop the money for Urban Decay's Naked palette, so I felt this was a pretty good substitute. My mom got me the Stila palette (too lazy to look up which it was, maybe In the Light? The one with a tan case) but I definitely prefer the one I already had, and got cheaper...not that I told her that.

 

[beautymadn3ss]

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

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. 
That's a nice box, honestly I do think the same on the amount of items, this month I'm getting 6, don't know if I can review them all though, but still, the past months I got 5

 

[beautymadn3ss]

I wanted to share this with you guys and since BB is still sending Evologie's Intensive Blemish Serum and I got it from BB I think it's relevant to this thread. I reviewed that product on my blog and today I got an email from Evologie saying they would be featuring me in their news page. I know this is not much and prolly for you guys with super popular blogs, tons of views and a bunch of followers, it's nothing. But for me to have the actual company read something I said about their product is huge, actually, for me to have anyone talk about something I wrote on my blog is huge /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Just wanted to share with you guys cuz I got super excited /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[JC327]

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

Cilantro is my favorite!  It makes everything really bright/fresh tasting.  Similar to how an acid can really lighten up a dish, or how fresh mint tastes without that tingly feel and not as sweet.

 I love cilantro.

 

[Moonittude]

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

I wanted to share this with you guys and since BB is still sending Evologie's Intensive Blemish Serum and I got it from BB I think it's relevant to this thread. I reviewed that product on my blog and today I got an email from Evologie saying they would be featuring me in their news page. I know this is not much and prolly for you guys with super popular blogs, tons of views and a bunch of followers, it's nothing. But for me to have the actual company read something I said about their product is huge, actually, for me to have anyone talk about something I wrote on my blog is huge /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Just wanted to share with you guys cuz I got super excited /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

That's cool. I wonder if they will link to your blog? Exciting.

 

[kawaiimeows]

I LOVE the Nudetude! I would not drop the money for Urban Decay's Naked palette, so I felt this was a pretty good substitute. My mom got me the Stila palette (too lazy to look up which it was, maybe In the Light? The one with a tan case) but I definitely prefer the one I already had, and got cheaper...not that I told her that.

I'm excited!! After getting the balmjovi on sale a while back I had been wanting to invest in the nude palette. The price difference between it and UD is more than worth it.

 

[BagLady]

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

What are the sizes like for the caudlie and nexxus?

ETA: I had those teas in a previous box - they were actually really yummy 

The caudalie is .10oz and the nexxus is .14oz.

Originally Posted by Canny Charlene /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Are the Caudalie and Nexxus foils?

No they're not. 

Here is a pic

 

[JMezz]

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

I wanted to share this with you guys and since BB is still sending Evologie's Intensive Blemish Serum and I got it from BB I think it's relevant to this thread. I reviewed that product on my blog and today I got an email from Evologie saying they would be featuring me in their news page. I know this is not much and prolly for you guys with super popular blogs, tons of views and a bunch of followers, it's nothing. But for me to have the actual company read something I said about their product is huge, actually, for me to have anyone talk about something I wrote on my blog is huge /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Just wanted to share with you guys cuz I got super excited /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

That's awesome! Congrats 

 I'll have to go check out your review. 

 

[JC327]

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


A little off topic, but what did you think of the 23andme genetic testing?  Was it worth the price/wait for you?  I'm intrigued and $99 is right at the point where I feel like I could spend it to satisfy my curiosity, but I still don't want to drop a hundred dollars if it isn't as cool as it sounds in my head.

I would love to try that.

 

[BagLady]

So I received my 2nd BB box today. It's the box from my main account and it's a dupe of my other box. GRRR!! It's box 23. I like the items but was hoping for different items. This is the 1st time I've gotten duplicate boxes. thank God for MUT trade threads. 

 

[Canny Charlene]

Awesome!!  Thanks so much for your fast reply and pic

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

The caudalie is .10oz and the nexxus is .14oz.

No they're not. 

Here is a pic

 

[ButterflyGrl]

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

I wanted to share this with you guys and since BB is still sending Evologie's Intensive Blemish Serum and I got it from BB I think it's relevant to this thread. I reviewed that product on my blog and today I got an email from Evologie saying they would be featuring me in their news page. I know this is not much and prolly for you guys with super popular blogs, tons of views and a bunch of followers, it's nothing. But for me to have the actual company read something I said about their product is huge, actually, for me to have anyone talk about something I wrote on my blog is huge /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Just wanted to share with you guys cuz I got super excited /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Congrats! I think that IS huge!

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by 1BrainyBrunette /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Looks like I'm getting box #2...

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/april-2013/april-2013-bb2

I'm pretty happy with it...and i get 6 products to review for points : )

We are box twins!

 

[beautymadn3ss]

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


That's cool. I wonder if they will link to your blog? Exciting.

They did link up to my blog /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[beautymadn3ss]

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

That's awesome! Congrats 

 I'll have to go check out your review. 

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

Congrats! I think that IS huge!

Thank you guys ^^ that totally made my day XD