Birchbox August 2013

[Heather Hicks]

Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

For what it's worth, I make a lot of very bold lip colors work for me by mixing them with another color/balm/gloss.  I very rarely wear the colors as they appear in the tube.  I like a bold lip in my free time, but work in a super conservative office so I prefer to tone it down for my day lip look.  My favorite lipsticks are BRIGHT reds and pinks but if I apply them with a brush and mix with a little lip balm they still give me a punch of color without scaring the 70 old lawyers haha.

I think any color can be made wearable (for your individual taste) if you get a little creative.

I agree. Mixing colors, textures, tones, etc. is generally the way to make lipstick work. Now, I don't foresee making an Orange work for me. I just don't like it, so maybe it is more about that than anything else. But bright, red, pink, purple leaning (not dark purple almost black goth)--yeah--use sparingly with a more nude gloss/balm and sometimes it is just enough to liven up the lips without going overboard.

 

[Dena Fletcher]

I was missing one of my samples in this months box, Coastal Scents eyeshadow..  I was looking on Instagram and noticed a few others that got the same box as me didn't get theirs either.. Anyone get this box and not their eyeshadow????   

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Just joined the 2 sub club :-D 

Anyone know what they've been sending out in the welcome boxes lately? Or is it pretty random?
Got mine last month, but I would put money on color club and Whish being in them still. Sounds like the same one I got in July.

 

[Kristen121]

"Party Proof" lipstick is not so party proof, but I love it anyway. I got Red Velvet.

 

[jbird1175]

Originally Posted by Kristen121 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


"Party Proof" lipstick is not so party proof, but I love it anyway. I got Red Velvet.

Agree, I love the formula and smell...but it's not "party proof."

 

[JC327]

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

Got my box, they lied about it being undeliverable, because it is delivered!

This color would make my teeth look white if I had kept it OFF my teeth.  Stila in Beso:

Looks great!

 

[gemstone]

"Party Proof" lipstick is not so party proof, but I love it anyway. I got Red Velvet.

I am actually not that crazy about a lot of "long wearing" lipsticks. I prefere my methodical setting method of multiple layers, translucent powder, and blotting to be more effective.

 

[Heather Hicks]

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

Its so weird, back when I was subbed before, everyone seemed to complain about how the makeup they were sending out was boring and they weren't sending out enough of it. Now, they seem to be sending out more makeup in brighter, bolder, more fun colors, and everyone wants to complain about how they are getting "clown makeup" and that they can't wear the reds and blah blah blah. I want the brightest, boldest, most fun stuff they can send me! There is just no way BB will ever make everyone happy, so make the best of it. Try new things. You don't like what you got? TRADE IT! It's not as big of a deal as it seems, and it's fun. I just set up a trade to get a NIB UD Ammo Palette in exchange for a couple SS samples and some nail polishes. I am much happier with all my subs now that I have a trade list and have been able to trade what I don't want for the things I do.

Well, I haven't been subbed to BB or followed the BB threads here long enough to track the subbers' overall attitude to BB makeup. I guess for me, I wish they would not go to either extreme. I don't like boring or too dark nudes, but I also don't like too bright reds. Of the 2, I would prefer the bolder colors because I find it easier to tone down bright than to pep up dull, but that's just me, perhaps. I would like to use Kitty as an example. For some reason, that seems to be the #1 shade in demand out of all the Model Co lipsticks they sent out. I want it too! But, out of my 2 boxes, I already got the dull, dark, nude Dusk Til Dawn and it appears I am getting the red hot Red Velvet. So yep--getting both of those extremes I said I didn't want, lol! I am going to try to trade Dusk (may keep Velvet), but the problem with trading is sometimes there appears to be an item or color that is so much in demand, so 'mainstream' that it is hard to get in a trade. Kitty seems to be just that color. If so many people like it and are seeking it in a trade, that says to me it is a prime example of what *most* people would be wanting. So if they would find out what it is about Kitty that makes it so popular and seek to send *more* like Kitty and *less* like Dusk or Velvet, those who did want Dusk or Velvet would have an easier time trading to get them, I would think. My guess is that Kitty is that happy medium--nude enough to pull off without being too bright, but with just a hint of pink. Anyway, I don't see Birchbox as being high up on my list of go to makeup companies. I DO like getting makeup in my BB, but most of the brands they offer don't seem to appeal to me. I can't see buying a trio of Model Co where I might only really like 1 color when I can spend the same money to buy one of the new Urban Decay lipsticks or a Dior Addict color I would love! But if I get a color I like or I can trade for a color I like, it is a little treat. I do try to encourage them sending out makeup samples primarily by buying The Balm products at BB. I tend to purchase from Sephora, but since they don't carry The Balm anyway, using the BB point system is nice. I've also bought a couple of Stila products and I have my eye on a few others. Cargo comes to mind. Sorry. Don't know why I got so carried away with this post, lol, but I did! I guess I just wish BB would seek that middle ground that most anyone would like when they send out makeup samples, and maybe let us buy the duller or brighter colors from them. But either way, if it is quality makeup, I can either use it or *try* to trade it. I just don't think you can overlook the fact that some colors seem to be so much less popular than others when it comes to trading. Sometimes you get stuck with something you don't like or really want. It does happen. 

 

[sabinebyrne]

Originally Posted by Lily V /img/forum/go_quote.gif

uuhhh, so has anyone ever had birchbox show you one box online and then ship you a completely different box??  Online it shows me getting:

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner
TanTowel® Classic Formula Self-Tan Towelettes Half Body
ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick Trio
Miss Jessie's® Original Rapid Recovery Treatment
Miss Jessie's® Original Super Sweetback Treatment
Coastal Scents® Neutral Mirage Palette Set
 
What I got today- not even close!  I got a whish exfoliating body wash, deodorant swipe, derma e hydrating mist, Evolvh conditioner, stila beso liquid lipstick... WTH???
You got the box I am suppose to be getting... I hope mine isn't switched. I really like the look of my alleged box. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[JC327]

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

I guess, but I just got the Pur minerals cc cream I won from the birchblogger contest! The stuff is really good!

Congrats!

 

[gemstone]

Originally Posted by casey anne /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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


box 35:



Box 14:



lipstick is red velvet!

Does your Arcona sample seem pretty empty?  Mine barely has one use in it...

I just checked and it's totally full.  You should email bb!

 

[Heather Hicks]

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


I've never tried this so I can't speak to the product, but I read some good things about Soapwalla Deodorant Cream a few weeks ago on blogs. Here's a link: http://soapwallakitchen.com/collections/all/products/deodorant-cream

Some details from their site:

"Soapwalla does not use aluminum zirconium in our Deodorant Cream; aluminum zirconium cause skin cells to swell and in turn pinch your sweat glands closed in order to keep them from releasing perspiration. Please therefore note that our Deodorant Cream is not an antiperspirant."

Thank you for the tip, I will look into this! But sadly, especially since I am overweight and live in the south, giving up antiperspirant may not be an option. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Lolo22]

"Party Proof" lipstick is not so party proof, but I love it anyway. I got Red Velvet.

I have the same wine glasses as you, only I have the blue ones! Best glasses ever /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Heather Hicks]

Originally Posted by mariahk83 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote:

not sure this is quoting you like it's supposed to!?  I LOVE a red lip, but prefer something more on the sheer side, esp. for everyday wear.  If the beso's intensity bothers you try to sheer it out with some gloss on your lips first, then a light swipe of beso!  MAC makes a nice sheer red lippie - Lady Bug!

I don't think I'm getting the Beso this month. My concern would be it appears to be an Orangey type of red. I might consider trading it if I ever do get it. I'll just have to see how it looks in person first. But if I did try to wear it, I'm almost certain I would be trying to sheer it out some, lol!

 

[JHP07]

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

I guess, but I just got the Pur minerals cc cream I won from the birchblogger contest! The stuff is really good!

Congrats!

 

[bwgraham]

Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So wait. If you're a BB subscriber and you deactivate your account you can re-activate and bypass the waitlist??

worked for me this way as well.... ipsy on the other hand... I stopped one month and have been wait listed for the past two months now and still on it... 

 

[Heather Hicks]

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

I guess, but I just got the Pur minerals cc cream I won from the birchblogger contest! The stuff is really good!

I really liked it at first, but it didn't seem to wear well on me down here in the south with the heat and humidity. I decided to put up the rest of my sample to try it again when the weather gets cooler. Could be something I would purchase for fall and winter. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[gemstone]

I have to say, birchbox keep sending me all the reds!

beso I actually bought last winter at sephora:



Vapour beauty in ravish from my second box in I think april of 2012:



(this is more red in person, but the lighting is poor right now)

Modelco in red velvet:



Mirenesse in flirty kiss from a few months ago:



red on red:



I can't remember which one this one was tbh 

Sorry for that ode to red, and 1,000 pictures of my lips, but I tried to limit pictures of my face while still giving my love to all the red

 

[lilsxkitten]

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

I have to say, birchbox keep sending me all the reds!

beso I actually bought last winter at sephora:



Vapour beauty in ravish from my second box in I think april of 2012:



(this is more red in person, but the lighting is poor right now)

Modelco in red velvet:



Mirenesse in flirty kiss from a few months ago:



red on red:



I can't remember which one this one was tbh 

Sorry for that ode to red, and 1,000 pictures of my lips, but I tried to limit pictures of my face while still giving my love to all the red

You wear it well!  I love the "yearbook" of red lip products sent out by Birchbox! 

 

[tasertag]

I have to say, birchbox keep sending me all the reds! beso I actually bought last winter at sephora: Vapour beauty in ravish from my second box in I think april of 2012: (this is more red in person, but the lighting is poor right now) Modelco in red velvet: Mirenesse in flirty kiss from a few months ago: red on red: I can't remember which one this one was tbh 

Sorry for that ode to red, and 1,000 pictures of my lips, but I tried to limit pictures of my face while still giving my love to all the red

You rock the red beautifully.