Birchbox April 2014 - SPOILERS

[elizabethrose]

Grawrl.  I got my birchbox order in today and they didn't include my CR bag!  I feel like I literally have a problem with every order I make from them.  And my pick two was gross.  Guys I'm just so done with having to send them an email every time I get an order!! 

 

[ashleygo]

Just got an email saying that I reserved the Cynthia rowley eye liner and it will be one of 4-5 in my box for April. Just FYI for those who chose.

 

[KayEss]

Frankly I don't see the Aces program having much of an impact for me. I mean, sure, free shipping is great, but I won't place an order unless I qualify for a Pick 2 and I generally have at least one "free shipping" item anyway. If they do truly have bonus gifts and exceptionally good codes I will be excited. I would also appreciate a "pick twos always in stock" guarantee (why do they go out of stock anyway?) and it would be even cooler if Aces qualified for free Pick 2s for smaller orders. I love Birchbox no matter what though, Aces or no.

 

[kawaiimeows]

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Frankly I don't see the Aces program having much of an impact for me. I mean, sure, free shipping is great, but I won't place an order unless I qualify for a Pick 2 and I generally have at least one "free shipping" item anyway. If they do truly have bonus gifts and exceptionally good codes I will be excited. I would also appreciate a "pick twos always in stock" guarantee (why do they go out of stock anyway?) and it would be even cooler if Aces qualified for free Pick 2s for smaller orders. I love Birchbox no matter what though, Aces or no.
I imagine they have to package samples up for the pick 2s since they do come packaged together. At some point in time that's going to go out of stock while they package more together.

 

[felicia1995]

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If you use waterproof makeup, I would say Lancôme bifacil (autocorrect chanced it to biracial lol--glad I proofread it) or neutrogena. If not, koh gen do cleansing water which is gentle and doesn't strip the skin dry.

I LOVE Koh Gen Do cleansing water.

  It's super gentle and removes all of my makeup without feeling the need to wash off any residue. I also sometimes use it as a toner if my face is feeling oily, and it really cuts the grease and leaves my skin feeling soft and clean without including harsh/drying ingredients like alcohol/witch hazel/etc. I keep it in one of those pump-top dispensers like they use at the nail salons. Also, KGD is going to be on Hautelook tomorrow, so I may stock up again! 

For those skeptical of the lime green eyeliner, I found this blog post and it's actually looks a lot more wearable than I had suspected:

http://www.brightestbulbinthebox.com/2014/03/review-sumita-beauty-contrast-eye.html

ETA: I also received my e-mail confirmation of a silver CR liner today. Still 350 points away from being an ace, though!

 

[PeridotCricket]

I order from Birchbox like 5 times a year, and I have never paid shipping. I don't think the Aces program is gonna be so great. Back on topic ... did they send out the green (looks lime in the picture) and the black mini liner in the boxes the same month last time? I got the black. I'm really hoping for the green in April.

 

[LadyK]

I got an email about the aces program and am excited!  I like shopping through the BB store when I don't have time to get to Sephora or another store.  The free shipping means I will definitely be shopping there more often.  Also wanted to mention they put up the April theme on Facebook!  Looks like it's "Rainy Days".

 

[meaganola]

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I got an email about the aces program and am excited!  I like shopping through the BB store when I don't have time to get to Sephora or another store.  The free shipping means I will definitely be shopping there more often.  Also wanted to mention they put up the April theme on Facebook!  Looks like it's "Rainy Days".
Ooh, rainy days are my *life*.  I have learned to embrace getting caught in downpours because I end up with epically soft hair days when that's how I start my day (I'm not sure I even own an umbrella, and when you're an umbrella-free Portland bus commuter, not accepting getting wet is not an option).  With my luck, though, that will translate to waterproof mascara.  Do not want!  Give me lots of bright colors to clash with the gray!

 

[LadyK]

Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Ooh, rainy days are my *life*.  I have learned to embrace getting caught in downpours because I end up with epically soft hair days when that's how I start my day (I'm not sure I even own an umbrella, and when you're an umbrella-free Portland bus commuter, not accepting getting wet is not an option).  With my luck, though, that will translate to waterproof mascara.  Do not want!  Give me lots of bright colors to clash with the gray!
I love rainy days if I can sit inside and curl up with a book and some hot cocoa or cider.  Today the dog and I spent a stormy day on the couch under blankets binge watching Warehouse 13.  With this theme in mind I'm hoping for:

Anti-frizz hair products

lip stain

eye shadow primer

I would love to see some fuzzy socks or hot cocoa too but that may not be possible.  I can see them going two ways with this theme.  Either fresh, cleansing rain stuff or products that make your hair/makeup last in the rain, etc.  Either way I'm excited for this box. 

 

[Linnake]

Anyone else having trouble placing an order? Mine won't go through and I'm going to mad if I miss out on a pick2!  Also, I find the bonus shop to be so utterly useless! What good is it to offer bonuses if they can only be used when you order certain products?  

 

[jayeme]

I'm not an Ace yet....but I have fallen prey to the trap of two accounts so it can't be too long before one of them qualifies /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I just bought myself a $10 gift card with one account, and subscribed another account (and bought a package of tea since I think you can't use only a gift card if you are subscribing) using that card and the SFBB100 code - meaning I am getting a free second April box and I didn't even have to pay for it out of pocket! Well, unless you count the $3.50 for tea, but I will use the tea. 

 

[queenofperil]

Sometimes I forget that the rest of the US is so cold because it's been blazing hot in California. It was in the 90s earlier this month. I honestly have reverse weather depression. People tend to get sadder with the rainy, cold weather, but that's how I feel when it's hot. I hate it. I'm so miserable in the heat that I just get too bummed out to do anything at all. I have no idea if other people are like that. Maybe I'm just weird. That said, I'd love to have a damn "rainy day" here. The rainy weather makes me sooooooooo happy.

 

[barbyechick]

Quote: Originally Posted by queenofperil /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Sometimes I forget that the rest of the US is so cold because it's been blazing hot in California. It was in the 90s earlier this month. I honestly have reverse weather depression. People tend to get sadder with the rainy, cold weather, but that's how I feel when it's hot. I hate it. I'm so miserable in the heat that I just get too bummed out to do anything at all. I have no idea if other people are like that. Maybe I'm just weird. That said, I'd love to have a damn "rainy day" here. The rainy weather makes me sooooooooo happy.

haha maybe we should switch and you could come up to norcal, it's definitely still warmer than the rest of the country but having lived in central and southern cal i much prefer having actual warm weather compared to the bay's constant clouds/cold. i miss my rainbows and not having to layer!

on bad days especially i crave those lazy hot 110F days we'd have all summer as we ate our shaved ice and lacked the energy to eat anything more substantial 

 lol

 

[Spazkatt]

Quote: Originally Posted by queenofperil /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Sometimes I forget that the rest of the US is so cold because it's been blazing hot in California. It was in the 90s earlier this month. I honestly have reverse weather depression. People tend to get sadder with the rainy, cold weather, but that's how I feel when it's hot. I hate it. I'm so miserable in the heat that I just get too bummed out to do anything at all. I have no idea if other people are like that. Maybe I'm just weird. That said, I'd love to have a damn "rainy day" here. The rainy weather makes me sooooooooo happy.
I totally get this being in AZ, the rest of my family lives in MN and I was talking to my mom about how boring 60 degrees and sun is every day, and how it would be nice to get some exciting weather just to have a change for once, she quickly told me to stop my complaining. 

 

[ScoutSays]

I totally get this being in AZ, the rest of my family lives in MN and I was talking to my mom about how boring 60 degrees and sun is every day, and how it would be nice to get some exciting weather just to have a change for once, she quickly told me to stop my complaining. 

I NEED some boring lol here in the Midwest we get freezing one day and 70 degrees the next. It's awful!!

 

[dousedingin]

Quote: Originally Posted by queenofperil /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Sometimes I forget that the rest of the US is so cold because it's been blazing hot in California. It was in the 90s earlier this month. I honestly have reverse weather depression. People tend to get sadder with the rainy, cold weather, but that's how I feel when it's hot. I hate it. I'm so miserable in the heat that I just get too bummed out to do anything at all. I have no idea if other people are like that. Maybe I'm just weird. That said, I'd love to have a damn "rainy day" here. The rainy weather makes me sooooooooo happy.
I am with you 100%

 

[normajean2008]

subbing for updates.

 

[elizabethrose]

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I NEED some boring lol here in the Midwest we get freezing one day and 70 degrees the next. It's awful!!

YES. SO MUCH THIS.  It was what, 70 today?  It's gonna snow in two /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[CharstarWishes]

I like this months theme, looking forward to qualifying for the new aces program, I'm so close 459/500. I'm praying I get a box with 5 items! If I get 4 items to review, I'll be 1 point shy.

 

[wadedl]

Quote: Originally Posted by queenofperil /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Sometimes I forget that the rest of the US is so cold because it's been blazing hot in California. It was in the 90s earlier this month. I honestly have reverse weather depression. People tend to get sadder with the rainy, cold weather, but that's how I feel when it's hot. I hate it. I'm so miserable in the heat that I just get too bummed out to do anything at all. I have no idea if other people are like that. Maybe I'm just weird. That said, I'd love to have a damn "rainy day" here. The rainy weather makes me sooooooooo happy.
Its supposed to rain tonight in a lot of SoCal and here in San Diego for a couple of days /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I much prefer rain to cloudy days.

In other news I am an Ace too. I guess I already have 300 points for this year.