Birchbox April 2013

[skylola123]

Originally Posted by nelliebelle1197 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 That is actually a pretty good box. If you are looking for makeup and such, check out the Ipsy thread. BB is not so makeup or color oriented.

I got a box with Caudalie Divine Oilwhich is my favorite thing right now- I have a FS but this is an awesome bonus! That is worth it for me! Now I wish I had reopened my second account after I cancelled Ipsy.

How do you use the Caudalie Divine oil? 

I am also receiving in my box and I was wondering what were some uses for it? 

Is it like the Josie Maran argan oil?

 

[JessP]

My box.  I think #3.  Came in today.

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Nice!! Mine's still not here nor has is updated on the site, but I did get a shipping notice today so yay! Let me know how you like the tea - I'm curious about that brand after hearing good things about it here!

 

[lovepink]

Will do!  I think the tea and Miranese are the two things I am keeping!!  Hope your box makes it next week!  I am actually excited about the tea and I need to buy something from the store so it is an easy "free shipping" item if I like it! Lol

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


Nice!! Mine's still not here nor has is updated on the site, but I did get a shipping notice today so yay! Let me know how you like the tea - I'm curious about that brand after hearing good things about it here!

 

[JHP07]

Originally Posted by wishinstar777 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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

I love the Kerastase products too!  I got the shampoo for $30 using my 20% off.  It's still very very expensive.  Then remembering that Keratase is the high-end hair product line of the same company that owns L'Oreal, I looked into L'Oreal.

They recently launched a new line of hair care with many ingredients closely paralleling that of the Keratase line, ceramide, hyaluronic acid etc...  I looked for a match for the Kerastase that I use, got a sample of it - L'Oreal Total Repair 5, Shampoo & Conditioner and my hair loves it as much as the $42 bottle... and I like the scent more.

Just a thought~

Anyone know what size the Youngblood mattifier is?  I'm getting box 4 and I think the YB is my full-sizer.  I'm not really into it, and I'd like to trade it out, just not sure how large it is and of it's 'currency' value.  

 

 

Ohh great tip! Definitely will try the L'Oreal Total Repair shampoo and conditioner!

I'm thinking about stocking up on these products from drugstore.com (I only mention the site because there's a promo right now for $10 off a $35 L'oreal purchase - it's not a referral link)

 

[Meahlea]

So kinda off topic but I just put in an order and used the pick 2 pack with the Zoya in it, and when I went back to the Jan 2012 thread to see what size it was, nobody mentioned it that I could see. I assume it's a mini but I have a vague memory of people discussing full-sized Zoya being sent out in boxes. Just wondering if anyone knew?

 

[meaganola]

So kinda off topic but I just put in an order and used the pick 2 pack with the Zoya in it, and when I went back to the Jan 2012 thread to see what size it was, nobody mentioned it that I could see. I assume it's a mini but I have a vague memory of people discussing full-sized Zoya being sent out in boxes. Just wondering if anyone knew?

I'm assuming it's the half-sized. My aunt got a different shade in her box that month, and I actually got that one in a swap as well as Zoyas from various collections a few times several different months, and they were the minis. As far as I can remember, Zoya has never sent a full-sized bottle in a Birchbox. Glossybox has sent out full-sized Zoyas a few times, so you might be thinking of that. (Also, once you get familiar with their bottles, you will instantly recognize the one in the pick-two page as their mini!)

 

[Meahlea]

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

I'm assuming it's the half-sized. My aunt got a different shade in her box that month, and I actually got that one in a swap as well as Zoyas from various collections a few times several different months, and they were the minis. As far as I can remember, Zoya has never sent a full-sized bottle in a Birchbox. Glossybox has sent out full-sized Zoyas a few times, so you might be thinking of that.

(Also, once you get familiar with their bottles, you will instantly recognize the one in the pick-two page as their mini!)

I squint at the pick two packs and can't figure out the size of anything. I can usually figure out what's a foil packet, but beyond that I don't even look at the pictures. Stupid eyes. I don't know why I remembered there being full-sized Zoya in BB. Thanks /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> It doesn't matter much to me just because I won't use up a full-sized bottle anyway.

 

[sabinebyrne]

Originally Posted by nelliebelle1197 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 That is actually a pretty good box. If you are looking for makeup and such, check out the Ipsy thread. BB is not so makeup or color oriented.

I got a box with Caudalie Divine Oilwhich is my favorite thing right now- I have a FS but this is an awesome bonus! That is worth it for me! Now I wish I had reopened my second account after I cancelled Ipsy.

Yeah, it's alright. I've only been doing BB for four months now, but I don't think I've really had a BAD box, yet. I actually just joined Ipsy, too and got my first bag today! I can't get enough of all this stuff, it's just so exciting! I've been out of the high end makeup thing for so long, and living in the country means I don't really have access to new and exciting products. This has been a really great experience so far. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Soxi]

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, that's awesome! I also loved Evologie's blemish serum. I also received a sample from birchbox and then ordered the sample packing for a couple bucks from Evologie. Just went to check out your blog and I love your nail art. Also, we were box twins this month and last! 

 

[AMaas]

I snuck a peek at my box online today. Box 40 for me. I am pretty pleased with it!

 

[AMaas]

Hmmm...Box 40 looks like the exact same as Box 3. Wonder why they repeated numbers?

 

[meaganola]

Hmmm...Box 40 looks like the exact same as Box 3. Wonder why they repeated numbers?

They've done this before, and it turned out to be color variations. I do see a color item in there that is something they usually send out in random colors, but maybe they wanted to assign specific shades to specific profiles.

 

[JC327]

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

If those are the orange ones that come in a circle, I've wanted to try those for months.

I have been eyeing those too but they're kinda expensive.

 

[JC327]

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

• Get intel from Blogs, Advanced!I'm a beauty expert, Latest makeup color, I'm looking to experiment and change my beauty routine, Adventurous, Trendy, Age 21, $135k and up XD

it's nothing compared to others XD

 

[JC327]

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

Got my BB. Loving the mirenesse. LOL if they wren't so expensive, I'd consider ordering more from their site. :S

Also, another little USPS rant: i ordered pants from Ideeli and they came today. Ideeli sends a lot of their clothes in bags so it doesn't take up as much space (which is appreciated since it means I don't have to run to the PO to pick it up). However, the back was torn =_= like open to the point where someone could've easily stolen something if my items weren't just pants. I got another package from them yesterday with a dress order and I noticed belatedly it also had a sizeable hole in the plastic.

This is NOT the first time my mail has been tampered with. My best friend sent me a package from St. Louis for my birthday in a plastic-type envelop and when it arrived, there was nothing inside. All I got for my birthday was a "sorry we lost your mail" back from USPS. Even though I didn't lose anything this time, i'm really really pissed.

Seems like someone out there loves your stuff, you should complain to the post office.

 

[JC327]

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

Intel from blogs, newbie, splurge on polish, samples, experiment, no time for store, classic, low maintenance, 24, $61k-$86k, natural/organic, active lifestyle.

Hope this helps you.

 

[JC327]

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


style or beauty blogs, dedicated enthusiast, splurge on haircare, samples and experiments, adventerous, classic and trendy, 22, under 36,000, natural and organic, mother of young kids. 

 

[JC327]

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


Style/ beauty blogs/ dedicated enthusiast/ nail polish/ I'm looking to experiment and change my beauty routine & It is hard to buy high-end beauty in stores near me/ adventurous & classic/ 29/ $135K and up/ I have an active lifestyle

I'm getting box #37:

• 
  Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream
  Ships Free
• 
  Caudalie Divine Oil - 100 ml
  Ships Free
• 
  Nexxus® Youth Renewal™ Rejuvenating Elixir
  Ships Free
• 
  Ruby Wing Color Changing Nail Polish
  Ships Free
• 
  Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll-on
  

This is a perfect box for me, b/c I know I'll use everything. I've wanted to try the nail polish for ages!

 

[JC327]

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

Style or beauty blogs/dedicated enthusiast/no splurge/experiment/adventurous and trendy/fine and normal hair/brown hair/Caucasian/light skin/normal skin/sensitive and sun protection/30-y-o/$61-85k.

(Many parts of that are not accurate.  I'm thinking about switching the hair to curly and saving any hair products for my sister-in-law.  There have been a few times when the curly boxes have had awesome things none of the rest have, and the sil has shoulder-length curly hair as well as two sons and a husband with curly hair.)

I'm also getting box 37 on that account.  *So* looking forward to the eye roll-on.  I've been having an allergy month, which means my eyes have been so swollen that I feel like I can barely see out of them at times, and I've had such dark circles a few times that I can look almost like I've been punched.  I'm getting one in each of my boxes, so I'll have three.  I really hope this works the promised magic.  

 Sorry to hear about your allergies, I have horrible seasonal  allergies so far the only thing that has worked for me is Zyrtec.

 

[msdollfaced]

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

Got my BB. Loving the mirenesse. LOL if they wren't so expensive, I'd consider ordering more from their site. :S

Also, another little USPS rant: i ordered pants from Ideeli and they came today. Ideeli sends a lot of their clothes in bags so it doesn't take up as much space (which is appreciated since it means I don't have to run to the PO to pick it up). However, the back was torn =_= like open to the point where someone could've easily stolen something if my items weren't just pants. I got another package from them yesterday with a dress order and I noticed belatedly it also had a sizeable hole in the plastic.

This is NOT the first time my mail has been tampered with. My best friend sent me a package from St. Louis for my birthday in a plastic-type envelop and when it arrived, there was nothing inside. All I got for my birthday was a "sorry we lost your mail" back from USPS. Even though I didn't lose anything this time, i'm really really pissed.

I feel your pain! My mail woman for the past year has been absolutely horrid! She never delivers my packages and I have to go pick them up from the local post office EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. She delivers mail extremely late (I literally mean 5pm-9pm) and there are some days in the week where she just completely skips my house! I've gone days without receiving so much as a postcard. Well, I got fed up with it and reported her the last time she failed to deliver my package on the right day (she lied and told her supervisor that it was not on her truck) Well, you can imagine my surprise when as I'm leaving my house that night I find my missing package thrown against my front door and sliced completely open. She actually vandalized my mail all because I reported her for not doing her job!