Birchbox April 2013

[lexxies22]

I got the Mirenesse in the bright red color and I'm head over heels in love!  I got it yesterday and wore it last night and again to work today.  I'm a fair-skinned blond and red lipstick usually makes me look a little like a kid trying on her mom's makeup -- but this doesn't at all.  It's quite moistuizing as well -- and if it's not enough moisture for you, I put blistex over the top and it doesn't glop at all.  Picture below -- but don't judge my kissy face.  My fiancee and I like to joke about how the Kardashians never take pictures without the kissy face, so I took this to send to him last night.  This is not my normal picture face, I swear.

Gorgeous!!! I love the color blonde on you!! Is it natural or highlights? Or boliage? What color?? I have dirty blonde with low (golden blonde ) and highlights (bleached). As you can see my avatar picture well not so much :-/ now you're convincing me to buy THAT lipgloss! What color in red specifically??

 

[sabinebyrne]

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

people on BB's FB wall are super dumb. I dont' mean it meanly (Except I do) but how can you read the Women's Health card and think that they're charging you? Clearly you have to not be able to read to do that :|||

It made me laugh. I even said somewhere on there that I didn't understand how anyone could complain about a free magazine sub or free money. It's silly. Although, if they are assuming they are going to somehow get charged, well... /facepalm

The one chick who made the clown makeup comment really rubbed me the wrong way. Then she rolled her eyes at a comment someone made. Nice attitude. I suggested she try trading for something she'd like better... the unwritten message being: rather than being unproductive and whining, why not be proactive and do something about it?

Oh, if I wrote what was actually rolling around in my head... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[wildsp187]

Someone on here called it clown makeup too...

 

 

[wildsp187]

even better

 

[sabinebyrne]

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

Orange lips and makeup is SUPER on trend right now. Here's my thoughts on the Mirenesse (I haven't gotten mine yet but I can't wait): I have a feeling the orangey shade will look ridiculous on me. BUT, I felt that way about red too, until I tried the red Be a Bombshell gloss that Ipsy sent out, and I love it! No one should count anything out until they try it. Have we lost site of what BB is about? To TRY new things. I think there are people who see it as a way to build their makeup collection inexpensively, which it is not. Was it MagicalMom (I am waaaaay too lazy to go all the way back and find out, haha) who posted the pic with wearing the orange shade? I thought it looked great on her, and it definitely made me less afraid to get it, but bigger picture, she was unsure but she TRIED it, and it turned out that she looked amazing. Seriously I think there are people who just have a need in them to complain about trivial nonsense. I haven't even looked at the FB page but I can only imagine. THEY SENT ME ORANGE LIPSTICK! BURN DOWN THA BIRCHBOXERS. Or something like that.

This made me cackle! It reminded me of Milton in Office Space. I can see someone saying: If I get the orange lipstick, I'll set the building on fire. hehe

On their Make post someone accused them of fraud. Fraud. OMG, I DIDN'T GET WHAT I WANTED, THEY ARE STEALING MY MONEY. I need to stop looking at their fb page. It makes me angsty.

I agree about the whole trying new things idea. I live in the middle of nowhere. The nearest Sephora is over an hour away. There is no "trying stuff just for the sake of trying" for me. With BB, the stuff comes to me. I can try things I would never have access to, otherwise, and I love it! I'll admit, I am not a fan of orange. At all. However, if I were to receive the orange gloss, would I flip out and scream on the internet? No. I'd try it, see how it looks, and if it was hideous, I'd try layering it with other colors of gloss or whatever. Or just give it to someone, if I couldn't make it work. At least I could say I tried it and now I know what it looks like. Not the end of the world. 

 

[JamieO]

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

This made me cackle! It reminded me of Milton in Office Space. I can see someone saying: If I get the orange lipstick, I'll set the building on fire. hehe

On their Make post someone accused them of fraud. Fraud. OMG, I DIDN'T GET WHAT I WANTED, THEY ARE STEALING MY MONEY. I need to stop looking at their fb page. It makes me angsty.

I agree about the whole trying new things idea. I live in the middle of nowhere. The nearest Sephora is over an hour away. There is no "trying stuff just for the sake of trying" for me. With BB, the stuff comes to me. I can try things I would never have access to, otherwise, and I love it! I'll admit, I am not a fan of orange. At all. However, if I were to receive the orange gloss, would I flip out and scream on the internet? No. I'd try it, see how it looks, and if it was hideous, I'd try layering it with other colors of gloss or whatever. Or just give it to someone, if I couldn't make it work. At least I could say I tried it and now I know what it looks like. Not the end of the world. 

Bah! Once I typed this it reminded me of Milton too. Or the Goobacks episode of South Park where the people yell, "THEY TOOK ER JERBS" and then they witch so much that they all just start saying HERP A DERP.

 

[JamieO]

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

Yup, that was me!  I was very unsure about the Mirenesse, but I had the exact same experience with the Hot Mess BaB gloss from Ipsy!  (and THANK YOU for saying it looked good, by the way!)

And now I have a mental image of the FB haters in a mob, with pitchforks made of nude lipglosses, singing "Kill the Birchbox!" to the tune of "Kill the beast" from Beauty & The Beast.... 

GORGEOOOOUUUUS!!!!

You are very welcome! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[lexxies22]

This made me cackle! It reminded me of Milton in Office Space. I can see someone saying: If I get the orange lipstick, I'll set the building on fire. hehe On their Make post someone accused them of fraud. Fraud. OMG, I DIDN'T GET WHAT I WANTED, THEY ARE STEALING MY MONEY. I need to stop looking at their fb page. It makes me angsty. I agree about the whole trying new things idea. I live in the middle of nowhere. The nearest Sephora is over an hour away. There is no "trying stuff just for the sake of trying" for me. With BB, the stuff comes to me. I can try things I would never have access to, otherwise, and I love it! I'll admit, I am not a fan of orange. At all. However, if I were to receive the orange gloss, would I flip out and scream on the internet? No. I'd try it, see how it looks, and if it was hideous, I'd try layering it with other colors of gloss or whatever. Or just give it to someone, if I couldn't make it work. At least I could say I tried it and now I know what it looks like. Not the end of the world. 

Ditto except that I live in the suburbs and 10 mins away from dept stores and Sephora. Honestly, I love orange. I'm fair/medium (tan easily) with blonde/brown eyes. I even worn this, look how pretty that is?!

 

[JamieO]

Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Ditto except that I live in the suburbs and 10 mins away from dept stores and Sephora. Honestly, I love orange. I'm fair/medium (tan easily) with blonde/brown eyes. I even worn this, look how pretty that is?!

That's pretty! I have a mild obsession with textured polishes right now. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> What brand is that? It looks good on you!

 

[latinafeminista]

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

Oh that's pretty! Looks really good on you! And you have great no makeup skin. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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

Yup, that was me!  I was very unsure about the Mirenesse, but I had the exact same experience with the Hot Mess BaB gloss from Ipsy!  (and THANK YOU for saying it looked good, by the way!)

And now I have a mental image of the FB haters in a mob, with pitchforks made of nude lipglosses, singing "Kill the Birchbox!" to the tune of "Kill the beast" from Beauty & The Beast.... 

GORGEOOOOUUUUS!!!!

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

pretty! your no makeup skin is gorgeous!

Thank you, you all are so sweet! The color is definitely growing on me!

 

[lexxies22]

Zo

That's pretty! I have a mild obsession with textured polishes right now. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> What brand is that? It looks good on you!

Thank you and it's Zoya Pixie Dust Summer collection in Destiny. I also ordered the purple one. I like the Pixie Dust Summer collection better than Winter because when it's dried, colors looks more vibrant; not so dull. Base and top coat are not needed and required. It lasts long time. Trust me

 

[SarahAlly01]

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

It made me laugh. I even said somewhere on there that I didn't understand how anyone could complain about a free magazine sub or free money. It's silly. Although, if they are assuming they are going to somehow get charged, well... /facepalm

The one chick who made the clown makeup comment really rubbed me the wrong way. Then she rolled her eyes at a comment someone made. Nice attitude. I suggested she try trading for something she'd like better... the unwritten message being: rather than being unproductive and whining, why not be proactive and do something about it?

Oh, if I wrote what was actually rolling around in my head... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I saw that chick commenting multiple times about that damn orange lipstick! She obviously has way too much time on her hands. I don't know her but I don't like her. At all lol

 

[TXSlainte]

My own 2 cents on the Mirenesse colors. 

I really think that the profile should come into play anytime color cosmetics are sent. Trendy profiles should get the trendy colors, such as orange. Classic would be the red, and natural would be the less colorful colors. My profile is set to natural, because that's what my look is. I love and wear makeup, but I'm definitely not into colors just because they're trendy. I'm all about the Urban Decay naked palettes, bronzer, and lip gloss. I got the red lipstick...while it looks great on some, it's just not a color I would ever wear. I got the green polish in my March box, and while I love the look of colorful, decorated, interesting polish on others, it's just not me. I'm comfortable with my look, and don't really feel the need to step out of my box. I like trying new things, but new things that suit me. I'm not angry that I got the red lipstick, just wishing that I got a more suitable color for me. 

 

[beautymadn3ss]

lmao bf opening bb box...brain fart when he got to the cuticle salve XD he's like: Oh mints!

 

[JamieO]

Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Zo

Thank you and it's Zoya Pixie Dust Summer collection in Destiny. I also ordered the purple one. I like the Pixie Dust Summer collection better than Winter because when it's dried, colors looks more vibrant; not so dull. Base and top coat are not needed and required. It lasts long time. Trust me

I need the Pixie Dust summer polishes!! I have Nyx and I really love it, but I haven't gotten any from the summer collection. Orange polish never looks right on me with my skin tone, but that's a really pretty color and you pull it off well! I really want Stevie and Liberty.

 

[JamieO]

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

lmao bf opening bb box...brain fart when he got to the cuticle salve XD he's like: Oh mints!

HA! Oh boys....

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

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

lmao bf opening bb box...brain fart when he got to the cuticle salve XD he's like: Oh mints!

 

[meaganola]

Someone on here called it clown makeup too... atches:  

And then there are those of us who hear/see "clown makeup" and instantly respond with "Where? MUST HAVE NAO!" If I use that phrase, I mean it merely as a descriptor. Bright is best! (Of course, I live in Portland, and I consider bringing color to the grayness that is most of our days to be my responsibility and duty.)

 

[bwgraham]

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

I'm disappointed with the super goop anti-aging eye cream sample size..... there's hardly anything in the tiny bottle! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

The nail polish is pretty awesome. I put it on as soon as I got it and went outside. haha. I got the color Poppy.

ikr?  I used the super goop! yesterday and tried to use it again today and could hardly get a second sample.  I had to cut the container...  hard for me to see if i like something after only using it twice. ....  oh well...  on to the next product lol

 

[jennm149]

I agree! Thank you SO MUCH for letting us know about it. I just purchased 5 "free" items...- 4 lipglosses and the heated eyelash curler, then I paid $26 for the Mystery Gift with 5 surprise products inside! Again, thank you. Do you know if we can place more than one order?

Yes, thanks for the tip! I wasn't crazy about the color I got, but seriously, for $10, I can give it to my mom and enjoy the rest of my box. But I really liked the texture, so I went to the site and got a lip bomb and gloss. And even though I get more subs than I care to admit, I couldn't resist that mystery box either ...