Birchbox August 2013

[Steffi]

Well my USPS tracking just updated and says they delivered it last night. Um, NO.  They didn't.  I'm hoping it's a case of it's still in the truck and not lost, even if I'm not wowed by the box.

 

[wadedl]

I used to think red looked horrible on me until I found the right shade. The Cruella Deville red from Mac. I have bought others reds like the occ lip tar. It more about the right makeup and outfit to go with the red, more of a fall winter thing. My husband has made me change lipsticks because it does not go with my outfit. Lol Some people look good in red because of their skin tone and could wear it with anything though

 

[barbyechick]

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

I actually quite like reds on me, especially blue-reds because of that instant tooth whitening illusion. I have yellow undertones, so reds with plummy, berry, purpley undertones tend to look great on me. Anything coral, not so much -- although Queen lip tar by OCC has a smidge of coral in it, and it still looks good on me, I think. Although my fave lip tar is definitely strumpet, which they describe as a "seedless grape red." Um, okay. I'd say it's like a burgundy red, but it's not too dark! Very sexy, a little vampy, and great for fall.

I wish I had gotten the red ModelCo lipstick, to be honest! I got Dusk Till Dawn, and I feel like it reads a little matronly on me. Maybe that's because it reminds me of the colors my mom usually wears (like, Clinique Raisin is something I remember from when I "played" with her makeup when I was younger). I'll probably pass it on to her, along with Julep's Lois (which I bought for her because it literally has her name on it). Maybe I'll tuck in a few other samples I wouldn't use.

Oh, speaking of samples I wouldn't use -- I usually stay away from exfoliators because of my sensitive skin, but I realized how badly I needed it. So I dug out the Suki exfoliating cleanser, and I feel like it actually REDUCED my redness and slightly evened out my skintone. I wouldn't buy it, though -- I'm still intimidated by harsh granules, so I'm waiting on my Koh Gen Do gommage spa gel to arrive in the mail.

have you ever tried baking soda? it's my HG exfoliator and that of a lot of people with sensitive skin /skin allergies. i've had to learn how to work with my face really young bc of all my different skin sensitivities.

best part? you barely rub it on and my derm told me it has no rough edges so it's not exfoliating by roughing off skin - it's softening instead. because it's so alkaline toning immediately after (spray of rose water or other favorite) is necessary  before moisturizing and you can mix it with oil to exfoliate for making it less harsh.

 

[msbelle]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by normajean2008 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Question for those who've tried the party proof lipsticks...  Does yours transfer once you have it on?  I thought the big deal about these is that it stays on all night and doesn't transfer? 

I just got my box, and it has the red velvet color (of course! because I was wishing for one of the neutrals :- )  and it isn't bleeding from the lip line, but it transfers onto everything!  Even my teeth. Not as bad as some lipsticks, but enough that it would never last more than 2-3 hours and will look faded. 
Unfortunately these lipsticks are not 'party-proof' or long lasting.  I received this in Kitty, and it transfers on my drinking glasses, straws, etc.  It's kind of like all of the rest of my lipsticks though, so it's not a major bother to me.  


So glad I'm going to get one this month to try out. I was hoping it would be long lasting and kinda transfer proof.

That is if my box ever gets here. Tracking finally updated and it's showing that it is in New York.

 

[barbyechick]

To enter the lipstick discussion...

I'm sure red lipstick is more about comfort but it's also a lot easier when you're skin tone isn't warm based. i'm pretty pale, usually hitting MUFE 18 and a shade or two lighter than Mac 20 shade but I'm incredibly on the warm end and I just have never felt I can pull off reds because even though I'm pale the red is just too contrasting to my coloring (golden hair, golden eyes, pale but sallow skintone lol). Part of it is finding the right type of red (read: not blue red) but since on the worst days I look sallow and the best days I look sun-kissed it's a struggle to know what red would work.

I notice even celebrities tend to feel the same - Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lopez, Gisele, Keira Knightley, AnnaLynne McCord, Leighton Meester (she has tried red but she has yet to find a flattering shade).

So yes I'm sure any of us could rock it if we found a great color but it's definitely a lot easier for others like my sister who is cool toned (dark hair pale rosy skin) and she has many reds that just pop on her

 

[msbelle]

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

Since I joined BB last July I have received my box every month on either the 9th or the 10th of the month. This month I finally join MUT so I can join in the sharing fun and here it is the 13th and I still don't have it. I won't log in to BB either now (and I have some shopping to prepare for) because I still like the excitement of opening the box sight unseen. So sad.

Same here, and I even received it early in June. My delivery date is the 17th. My email came on the 6th, and it's showing it went out on the 11th.

I don't know if other box pictures have updated but mine hasn't. I'm getting #36.

 

[ttanner2005]

My bag came yesterday.  I was supposed to get box 48.

ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick - Disco Fever - At first I thought it looked too bright, but after seeing CheshireCookie, I'll give it a try

ARCONA Cranberry Gommage - Less than I received directly from the company when I requested assitance in trying some skincare

Miss Jessie's Original Rapid Recovery Treatment - I'm a Curly girl, looking foward to trying this

Miss Jessie's Original Super Sweetback Treatment - I'm a Curly girl, looking foward to trying this

Tan Towel Half Body - I'm super pale, a fake tan would look weird

Coastal Scents Neutral Mirage Sample - MISSING

I contacted Birchbox by calling and they are going to give me 100 points because they don't have anymore samples of it.

 

[gemstone]

To enter the lipstick discussion...

I'm sure red lipstick is more about comfort but it's also a lot easier when you're skin tone isn't warm based. i'm pretty pale, usually hitting MUFE 18 and a shade or two lighter than Mac 20 shade but I'm incredibly on the warm end and I just have never felt I can pull off reds because even though I'm pale the red is just too contrasting to my coloring (golden hair, golden eyes, pale but sallow skintone lol). Part of it is finding the right type of red (read: not blue red) but since on the worst days I look sallow and the best days I look sun-kissed it's a struggle to know what red would work. I notice even celebrities tend to feel the same - Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lopez, Gisele, Keira Knightley, AnnaLynne McCord, Leighton Meester (she has tried red but she has yet to find a flattering shade). So yes I'm sure any of us could rock it if we found a great color but it's definitely a lot easier for others like my sister who is cool toned (dark hair pale rosy skin) and she has many reds that just pop on her

I posted a picture of leighton meester looking incredible in red lipstick earlier today.

 

[gluegungeisha]

i know, everyone on here is like, "well blah blah blah i'm pale too and i look sooo good in it". whatever! i look so dumb in that shade. i did get the pinkish lipstick last box and i love it
 

 

[BisousDarling]

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

To enter the lipstick discussion...

I'm sure red lipstick is more about comfort but it's also a lot easier when you're skin tone isn't warm based. i'm pretty pale, usually hitting MUFE 18 and a shade or two lighter than Mac 20 shade but I'm incredibly on the warm end and I just have never felt I can pull off reds because even though I'm pale the red is just too contrasting to my coloring (golden hair, golden eyes, pale but sallow skintone lol). Part of it is finding the right type of red (read: not blue red) but since on the worst days I look sallow and the best days I look sun-kissed it's a struggle to know what red would work.

I notice even celebrities tend to feel the same - Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lopez, Gisele, Keira Knightley, AnnaLynne McCord, Leighton Meester (she has tried red but she has yet to find a flattering shade).

So yes I'm sure any of us could rock it if we found a great color but it's definitely a lot easier for others like my sister who is cool toned (dark hair pale rosy skin) and she has many reds that just pop on her

I'm a warm toned pale girl too! I am about a shade lighter than MAC's NC20 and I have golden hair and very yellow undertones. I think the most important thing is to find true reds, something that doesn't really have any discernable undertones. Smashbox has a lipstick called Infrared (it's matte), but it is one of the best reds that I've found. I love red lipstick and rock it as often as possible.

 

[gluegungeisha]

dude i completely agree. i also don't like the fact that if we don't wear the red clown lipstick,people think our confidence is low.
 

 

[invisiblebike]

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

Sure you can! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I'm pushing 50 and I still rock a red lip at least once or twice a week!

 You look great! I would have never guessed you're anywhere near 50 based on your avatar.

 

[gluegungeisha]

sorry i have no idea how to reply to people! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[gemstone]

i know, everyone on here is like, "well blah blah blah i'm pale too and i look sooo good in it". whatever! i look so dumb in that shade. i did get the pinkish lipstick last box and i love it  

Wear what you want! This conversation started because someone tried to make the claim that "no one" wants beso, a classic red lip color, and how can they even think of sending it out, especially to a pale person. THAT is what I took offense to, but you should wear whatever color lipstick you want /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[gluegungeisha]

Originally Posted by jannie135 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

OMG COOKIE! Seriously you make everything look so good on you!! I'm loving that lip color!!

As for everyone complaining about red lips, honestly I haven't tried my stila thing yet, but I'm not bothered about getting a sample like this. If red isn't a color you wouldn't normally wear or get for yourself, isn't it great that BB lets you get a smaller amount to try? You get to try the color and the formula. I like getting unconventional colors that I wouldn't buy for myself because then I get to discover if it works out or not. I recently found out through subs that I can rock a bright pink, but not so much opaque pale pinks (sheers work better) but I really wouldn't have known unless I tried it. I've always wanted to try red, I just didn't want to buy a red lip and then end up hating it lol.  

But it's really all about confidence as well. Minimal eye and then a bright lip looks really hot! 

i disagree. just because i don't like how i look in red lipstick doesn't make me any less confident or adventurous.

 

[BisousDarling]

My box just got delivered right after I left the house. Damn you job, always making me miss my packages! 

 

[invisiblebike]

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

I'm also pale and I got peony last month. LOVE it. How does Dusk look on you? I thought I wanted it at first, but it looks like it might be too brown for me.

I'm fairly pale (although I bought Benefit's Fake Up last month and it turns out the medium shade looked best on my yellow-toned skin), and I found Dusk was too brown for me. Not a fan!

 

[casey anne]

Originally Posted by ttanner2005 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My bag came yesterday.  I was supposed to get box 48.

ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick - Disco Fever - At first I thought it looked too bright, but after seeing CheshireCookie, I'll give it a try

ARCONA Cranberry Gommage - Less than I received directly from the company when I requested assitance in trying some skincare

Miss Jessie's Original Rapid Recovery Treatment - I'm a Curly girl, looking foward to trying this

Miss Jessie's Original Super Sweetback Treatment - I'm a Curly girl, looking foward to trying this

Tan Towel Half Body - I'm super pale, a fake tan would look weird

Coastal Scents Neutral Mirage Sample - MISSING

I contacted Birchbox by calling and they are going to give me 100 points because they don't have anymore samples of it.

I really hope they aren't purposefully sending out boxes with missing product because they ran out... that would be super sketchy.

 

[gemstone]

dude i completely agree. i also don't like the fact that if we don't wear the red clown lipstick,people think our confidence is low.  

Are you really going to complain about feeling insulted, in the same post as insulting anyone who makes the choice to rock a red lip color? Really? Look, just because you don't wear it doesn't mean it is a clown color. That's the same nonsense as someone accusing you of not having confidence because you don't like it.

 

[gemstone]

OMG COOKIE! Seriously you make everything look so good on you!! I'm loving that lip color!! As for everyone complaining about red lips, honestly I haven't tried my stila thing yet, but I'm not bothered about getting a sample like this. If red isn't a color you wouldn't normally wear or get for yourself, isn't it great that BB lets you get a smaller amount to try? You get to try the color and the formula. I like getting unconventional colors that I wouldn't buy for myself because then I get to discover if it works out or not. I recently found out through subs that I can rock a bright pink, but not so much opaque pale pinks (sheers work better) but I really wouldn't have known unless I tried it. I've always wanted to try red, I just didn't want to buy a red lip and then end up hating it lol.   But it's really all about confidence as well. Minimal eye and then a bright lip looks really hot! 

i disagree. just because i don't like how i look in red lipstick doesn't make me any less confident or adventurous.  

I don't think she was saying that. She was saying that you have to have some confidence if you choose to rock that look, not that anyone who chooses not to wear it is insecure.