Birchbox August 2013

[knightsgirl]

Lucky you! I was missing a sample last month and when I let them know they said they would ship another to my. 3 weeks later and I'm still missing the sample. It was the Benta Berry moisturizer so I'd rather have points.

I had that happen once and contacted them again and they sent the missing sample the 2nd time...plus an entire extra box. No idea why, but I didn't complain lol!

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

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

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

They're similar, but the Birchbox one is slightly darker. But same tones!
I just got Dusk to Dawn in my box and was horrified when I first opened it; it looked so brown! Once I swatched it though, I was happy. Also, does this lipstick smell amazing or what?


YES!  Just got it today in a trade, and it smells delish!  It's also the perfect "darker nude" for sheering out a rich, dark color!  I love it!

 

[meaganola]

Yay, got my box! Beso is *gorgeous* and will work wonderfully with all of the aqua shirts I picked up last month. Boo, I'm developing a cold and can't smell anything properly! At least I don't need to smell this lipstick to know how fantabulous it is. Everything else will have to wait until probably next week. Unless, of course, I have whined the ick into submission and am perfectly fine tomorrow. That would work for me.

 

[sabinebyrne]

I got my Harvey Prince order today! I got Flirt and Fling with the codes (customer service lady did me a sold and gave me Fling with the Flirt code), and she threw in Coupling for free. Then, they also added some samples of Skinny Chic and Hello! Plus, they are EDPs and not EDTs like I thought they would be. I am SUPER impressed with this company. I've been putting the different scents on different body parts all day. haha.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tasertag]

Sorry to go all cyber-stalker on you, but are you a fellow southeastern PA to DC metro area transplant??? I grew up shopping at KoP and even worked there for like 9 months. And now I work in DC/live in VA! Agree on too many people at Tyson's - I thought I could handle it after KoP, but I avoid Tyson's at all costs!

This is me to a T! I avoid Tyson's too, it feels WAAAAAY more crowded compared to KoP. Almost Mall of America crowded.

 

[Jamie P]

My box! It weighed every bit of that .7400. I put on the Stila immediately, and wore it for several hours. LOVE the shade. Not too drying, very nice. I really want to love the Wish body wash. I can't decide, yet. It smells DELICIOUS, but it doesn't lather as much as I like. It helps to just put it right into your hands, rather than on a shower poof. It does exfoliate pretty well, though, my skin is really soft after my shower. The conditioner smells just like Beauty Protector in the bottle. Not as much when on your hair. It made my hair REALLY soft, and it did a great job detangling. The hydrating mist, I'm on the fence about. It says it's for dry-normal skin, and I have oily skin, so I don't think it's the sort of thing I could use every day. I spritzed my face after my shower, and it seems ok so far. The whish deodorant wipe, I'm tossing as an extra with a trade. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> All in all, a great box, very impressed with the sample sizes!

I laugh because I received the c8 mattifying lotion and I'm dry. I wanted the spray! I just shipped mine off to a friend.

 

[Steffi]

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



My box! It weighed every bit of that .7400. I put on the Stila immediately, and wore it for several hours. LOVE the shade. Not too drying, very nice. I really want to love the Wish body wash. I can't decide, yet. It smells DELICIOUS, but it doesn't lather as much as I like. It helps to just put it right into your hands, rather than on a shower poof. It does exfoliate pretty well, though, my skin is really soft after my shower. The conditioner smells just like Beauty Protector in the bottle. Not as much when on your hair. It made my hair REALLY soft, and it did a great job detangling. The hydrating mist, I'm on the fence about. It says it's for dry-normal skin, and I have oily skin, so I don't think it's the sort of thing I could use every day. I spritzed my face after my shower, and it seems ok so far. The whish deodorant wipe, I'm tossing as an extra with a trade. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> All in all, a great box, very impressed with the sample sizes!

I wish it would've worked better for me.  The mist caused a burning sensation on my face so can't use that, and the conditioner I had to use like half the bottle for one washing and rinsed forever and still feel like there's residue in my hair. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I do like the lipstick though!  Finally a red I -can- pull off! At least somewhat.lol.

 

[abreeskye]

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

I just got Dusk to Dawn in my box and was horrified when I first opened it; it looked so brown! Once I swatched it though, I was happy. Also, does this lipstick smell amazing or what?

It SO does.  I've never used a lipstick that smelled so yummy, lol.

 

[kawaiimeows]

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



I got my Harvey Prince order today! I got Flirt and Fling with the codes (customer service lady did me a sold and gave me Fling with the Flirt code), and she threw in Coupling for free. Then, they also added some samples of Skinny Chic and Hello! Plus, they are EDPs and not EDTs like I thought they would be. I am SUPER impressed with this company. I've been putting the different scents on different body parts all day. haha.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Awesome!!! Wow that arrived really quickly.

 

[jrenee]

Originally Posted by NicoleRoyer /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I got my box today! I am impressed with the sample sizes! I thought the benefit the piece kit would be tiny foils or blister packets, but they are great sizes! that's like three good sized samples!

I also tried the stila in beso and LOVE IT! perfect red for me for fall and winter.

Amazing, quite stunning color on you!!!!

 

[barbyechick]

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

I just got Dusk to Dawn in my box and was horrified when I first opened it; it looked so brown! Once I swatched it though, I was happy. Also, does this lipstick smell amazing or what?

lol just goes to show what works for some doesnt work for all! i swear it reminds me of starbursts or something similar, totally threw me off when I tried it on. I personally didn't like the scent because I'm weird and don't like the current candy scents in everything, reminds me of being super young and playing with lip smackers.

not a bad memory but I want to feel sophisticated 

 

[gemstone]

Ladies who have been to a birchbox event before:

Did you have to show up early?  Did you stay the whole time it was happening?

 

[dotybird]

I ended up getting 200 points for my missing sample, I'm a little sad I didn't get to try the coastal scents eye shadows but now i have $20 extra to spend at birchbox

Wow! That's super generous. $20 in credit is more than half of what the large Coastal Scents' palette cost! By my acctg, the sample palette in the box is worth $1.54-- so, you really made out!

 

[sabinebyrne]

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

I wish it would've worked better for me.  The mist caused a burning sensation on my face so can't use that, and the conditioner I had to use like half the bottle for one washing and rinsed forever and still feel like there's residue in my hair. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I do like the lipstick though!  Finally a red I -can- pull off! At least somewhat.lol.

That stinks, I'm sorry you had that reaction! It didn't burn my skin and I have pretty sensitive skin. Maybe you're allergic to one of the ingredients? I keep touching my hair because the conditioner made it so soft. I have fine hair, though... who knows?

 

[sabinebyrne]

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

Awesome!!! Wow that arrived really quickly.

I know I was really surprised, too!

 

[JHP07]

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

Ladies who have been to a birchbox event before:

Did you have to show up early?  Did you stay the whole time it was happening?

No need to show up early or stay the entire time. Though, keep in mind that there will be a limited number of free Birchboxes <-- I'm only stating this because the RSVP's are still open, meaning that these events may be crowded (for reference - the NYC BB events are usually 'sold out' within an hour of the eventbrite e-mail invitation).

Here are a couple pics of my free Birchboxes from recent BB events.

Caudalie event:



Joie event:

 

[quene8106]

Originally Posted by beach16sm /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I totally agree.... the stores in Central Virginia are so "ho-hum, boring"!!! That's the reason that I do most of my shopping online but it would be so nice to have events happen here and to not have to wait until the post office finally decides to deliver your goodies!

yeah. shopping in cville barely meets my needs and everyone in sephora and ulta know me on a first name basis. so embarassing, lol.  if shipping was free for all online stores, i would never set foot in a clothing/beauty store again, lol.

i'm so damn tired of going to short pump for everything. it's a hour away. however, i do love the malls in fredericksburg and roanoke.

 

[JC327]

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


Model Co lippie in Red Velvet.

That red looks very pretty on you.

 

[quene8106]

Originally Posted by NicoleRoyer /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I got my box today! I am impressed with the sample sizes! I thought the benefit the piece kit would be tiny foils or blister packets, but they are great sizes! that's like three good sized samples!

I also tried the stila in beso and LOVE IT! perfect red for me for fall and winter.

you look amazing as always! the red lip really brings out your blue eyes!

 

[quene8106]

Originally Posted by LinaMingo /img/forum/go_quote.gif
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I wish more of my friends were into make up. The ones that are wouldn't do subs or hauls the way I do. So it's me and my 20 y/o daughter. Wheni see a good sale, I stock up on both of our supplies but wish I knew more people to talk makeup with. Sometimes I feel like they are just nodding and smiling at me lol

i can relate. i have some coworkers into makeup and one of them is skeptical about online shopping (she's 50 but loves high end stuff) and another one that does modeling on the side but is only into drugstore products.  none of my friends are into beauty subs /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />