Birchbox August 2013

[CheshireCookie]

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

So got home to find my box waiting for me!! Box #10, so bright red lip color. I tried it on and I like the way it looks, I love that it's a matte color. Also my CS eyeshadow is a hot mess. I noticed it was broken before I opened it thankfully, because it would have went everywhere. I actually like the colors I got, especially the one that was broken 

, but what can ya do. 

 

Also in my box was the WEI Buffing Beads, Foot Wipes, MIYU spray and tea. 

Noooooooooooooooo

That's the saddest thing I've seen today and that's SUCH a gorgeous quad! You have my sincere condolences!

 

[EmpressMelli]

After reading through a lot of these posts I'm really wishing I didn't try Kitty on. It's exactly the same color as my lips and I can get the same look with some lip balm. Bummer. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> sounds like it would have been good for trading

 

[CBritt]

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


Noooooooooooooooo

That's the saddest thing I've seen today and that's SUCH a gorgeous quad! You have my sincere condolences!

Thanks! Now that I think about it I have some spare jars and I could more than likely salvage it. 

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by outdoorbarbie92 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Hey girls, im currently a ipsy subscriber but I signed up for birchbox and just got off the waitlist im just debating if its worth it! Some one please tell me your opinions. I feel like Its just the foil packets that worry me and might not make it worth the money :/

I've had BB since November and I have been happy so far, got my second account in July. I haven't received too many foil packets  or fragrances.

 

[CheshireCookie]

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

Thanks! Now that I think about it I have some spare jars and I could more than likely salvage it. 

QUICK! Call an eyeshadow doctor! SAVE THE EYESHADOW! (closest smiley I could find to a doctor LOL)

 

[abreeskye]

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

I was just thinking, remember when this thread started, someone posted about the benefit primer that just recently came out? I wonder if that will be in next month's box? Was that in any of the boxes? did anyone get it? I don't recall seeing it in the box pages.

I really, REALLY hope it's in an upcoming box!  I went to Ulta today to swatch it/check it out.  I've heard so many awesome things about it.  I was scared that it would look too dark on my skin.  I put some on the back of my hand, and was amazed!  It was a little tacky at first, but once it dried or whatever, it left that area of my hand super smooth, and even filled in the little lines on my hand.  I'd really like to try it.  I noticed there were a bunch of boxes behind the counter marked Benefit Samples when I was checking out, so I asked if they had any of the primer samples ... they told me they had run out of them, but they DID have them, and would be getting more in the next truck.  So definitely check if you have an Ulta near you!  The lady did say that they had the foundation samples, and she did hook me up with one of those /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[CBritt]

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

QUICK! Call an eyeshadow doctor! SAVE THE EYESHADOW! (closest smiley I could find to a doctor LOL)

Mission accomplished!! The eyeshadow has been saved! 

 

[JC327]

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

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

QUICK! Call an eyeshadow doctor! SAVE THE EYESHADOW! (closest smiley I could find to a doctor LOL)
Mission accomplished!! The eyeshadow has been saved! 

Yay!

 

[MissTrix]

Originally Posted by Heather Hicks /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: 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!

Nothing at all orange about Beso. 

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

They all look gorgeous on you! You have great lips! 

 

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

Apparently Birchbox is just leaving stuff out of boxes this month. Damn.

Right?! The least they could do is drop some preemptive points on those affected since they seem to be aware that they are doing it.

 

[CheshireCookie]

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

Mission accomplished!! The eyeshadow has been saved! 

......how did I miss that smiley? LOL....I swear, they hide from me sometimes! and HOORAY!

aha! there it is! hahaha!

 

[queenofperil]

Your Costal Scents palettes were a bad influence! I just went and bought three eye shadows from their website. 

 

[LifesLilMystery]

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. [/quote I received my box 48 yesterday and was missing the shadow as well! Wonder if it was just box 48. I received it in my #6 box. Loved it!

 

[jrenee]

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

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


Noooooooooooooooo

That's the saddest thing I've seen today and that's SUCH a gorgeous quad! You have my sincere condolences!

Thanks! Now that I think about it I have some spare jars and I could more than likely salvage it. 

You could always bring it back to life with some rubbing alcohol and gentle stirring!  

 

[Missglammygirl]

Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Congrats!

Quote: Originally Posted by jpark107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Congrats!
  Thanks! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Quote: Originally Posted by Heather Hicks /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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" />

 
I kinda noticed that a little. It isn't too hot on a regular basishere in Northern California, so that isnt the huge issue, but I did notice that the product transfers onto clothing or my phone. I think I might just reserve it for a cooler temperature product as well and stick to my Hello Flawless oxygen wow. 

 

[LAtPoly]

Dang...there's like 6+ new pages. I'll read up later, but if anyone wants to see swatches from the ModelCo Neutral set - here you go:



From bottom to top: ModelCo lipstick duo from Glossybox in Dusk, Trio's Dusk to Dawn, Trio's Kitty, Trio's Get Naked.

At least, I'm 90% sure that's the order of the trio. I did this a few days ago so there is a slight possibility I got the last two inversed.  I'll check tomorrow...

 

[MissTrix]

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

Dang...there's like 6+ new pages. I'll read up later, but if anyone wants to see swatches from the ModelCo Neutral set - here you go:



From bottom to top: ModelCo lipstick duo from Glossybox in Dusk, Trio's Dusk to Dawn, Trio's Kitty, Trio's Get Naked.

At least, I'm 90% sure that's the order of the trio. I did this a few days ago so there is a slight possibility I got the last two inversed.  I'll check tomorrow...

Thank you for this! 

 

[jrenee]

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

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

My Hautelook bag is supposed to be delivered today...I'm ascared! LOL
Brace yourself. My blush arrived intact, but the Lorac eyeshadow was broken.

Depending on how bad it is, one MUTer got her bag fully refunded without returning it.  She took a photo and emailed it to CS.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

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

Dang...there's like 6+ new pages. I'll read up later, but if anyone wants to see swatches from the ModelCo Neutral set - here you go:



From bottom to top: ModelCo lipstick duo from Glossybox in Dusk, Trio's Dusk to Dawn, Trio's Kitty, Trio's Get Naked.

At least, I'm 90% sure that's the order of the trio. I did this a few days ago so there is a slight possibility I got the last two inversed.  I'll check tomorrow...

Drat. I need to add this set to my order now. Dusk to Dawn & Kitty are beeeeautiful! 

 

[casey anne]

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

 

[casey anne]

Bummer!! I'll email them. Thanks