Birchbox August 2013

[loveforeva21]

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

Well not knowing exactly what you are looking for, I will share some of my favorite purchases from BB.....the Balm- MaryLou Luminizer, the Balm- Put a Lid on it (eyelid primer), beauty protector spray, skin soy body whip in poppy fragrance(awesome body lotion it's $27 but the literally give u a huge tub of this amazingness!), Caudile divine oil (this stuff is great and it's only $9 for the small one so its perfect for getting over that $35 mark), eyeko skinny liner, Amika curly hair creme ( my HG hair product), Benefit Hoola bronzing powder, and Fresh lotus face cream. Wow. I went through all my purchases and these were just my favorites. Me thinks I need rehab! Happy shopping!!!

Originally Posted by Lanai12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Suki foaming sugar scrub is a must. Mirenesse glossy kiss in romantic kiss is a great nude lippie. These are just a couple ideas.

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

People save up for a clarisonic. Since I have one, I'm planning on splurging on a full size of folle de joie.

    Thanks all for the lovely suggestions!  I TOTALLY forgot how much I adore Caudalie products especially the Divine Oil 

      @angienharry!  I shall have to try out the skin soy body whip in Poppy one of these days and I love all thebalm items!  

 
@Lanai12, Suki is awesome and that scrub was amazing , I had to buy the Starter Kit for Calm skin via BeautySage since it was only $21 with the pop up $10 off coupon when I went on their website.  BeautySage is also offering free shipping for a limited time unlike Birchbox. Also, I think Birchbox took it down but they were selling the same kit for $40+.  I've noticed some items are really limited time that Birchbox puts up on their website for sale.

@tasertag, hymm I do not yet own a Clarisonic but heard great things about it!  Thanks for the suggestion! 

 

[Sakura83]

For me it would be the Beauty Protector, Protect and Detangle /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[loveforeva21]

Originally Posted by Sakura83 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
For me it would be the Beauty Protector, Protect and Detangle

Agree!  I bought it when free shipping was offered the month we got it in the box!  I shared it with my mom too, it's amazing!  

 

[basementsong]

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

PSA TO THE LADIES WHO ARE WAITING ON THEIR ANNIVERSARY GIFT OR ARE ABOUT TO REACH 13 MONTHS:

I just got an email that says "We're actually working on a new gift for our anniversary recipients, so while I know you will receive something it may be delayed a month or so."

-_- /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

My 13th month was July, and I just got the keychain in the mail on Saturday! It's still the pink one with the old logo. There was no code with the mailer, just a small card that said something to the likes of "thanks for being with us so long, here's a little gift!"

Has anyone heard one way or another if they quit doing a code at the 13 month mark?

 

[dotybird]

My 13th month was July, and I just got the keychain in the mail on Saturday! It's still the pink one with the old logo. There was no code with the mailer, just a small card that said something to the likes of "thanks for being with us so long, here's a little gift!" Has anyone heard one way or another if they quit doing a code at the 13 month mark?

I never got my code but when I emailed them they said I could phone in my order and they would apply the discount.

 

[ButterflyGrl]

Their codes sure are weird. I got my 21 month code, which was 21%, but the last code I got (16 months?) was for 25%. You'd think 21 months would rank at least the same discount as less months. It is really weird.  Now I have to decide whether I want to use the code and spend the measly points I have accumulated or just hoard my points for something later. *sigh*

 

[meaganola]

Their codes sure are weird. I got my 21 month code, which was 21%, but the last code I got (16 months?) was for 25%. You'd think 21 months would rank at least the same discount as less months. It is really weird.  Now I have to decide whether I want to use the code and spend the measly points I have accumulated or just hoard my points for something later. *sigh*

My approach: When in doubt, hoard those points regardless of the discount. You never know whether they will have something you *need* right when you're flat broke.

 

[ButterflyGrl]

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

My approach: When in doubt, hoard those points regardless of the discount. You never know whether they will have something you *need* right when you're flat broke.

That's a very good approach and I believe I will heed your advice. Much more prudent than just buying something I "want" just because I have a discount code. Having said that, the makeup monkey on my back is now crying softly.

 

[knightsgirl]

For me it would be the Beauty Protector, Protect and Detangle /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I second (or third?) this! The shampoo and conditioner were nothing to write home about, but the spray is amazing! I don't blow dry my hair, but I use it as just a leave in and it makes me hair so soft and curly and the scent is heavenly to me! I do blow dry my 11 y/o daughter's hair so she doesn't have to go to bed with wet hair and it makes her hair look incredible! Also, it's a great "primer" for her hair chalks that she's obsessed with lol

 

[luckyme502]

If I live in central VA why did my box just go from NY to NC? Last time I checked a map that was a few hours south of me.

 

[AshJs3]

A random thing I have figured out with the Beauty Protector, it works better for me if I spray it on my hands and work it into my hair. I think it's because I can get it more evenly distributed and away from the top of my head. Just a random tip for the day! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tabarhodes]

I got the "wrong" box too. So weird. I kind of want to complain, but I mean I did get a box...just not the one listed in my preview. 

 But I guess if I want to review and get my points I better say something.

 

[basementsong]

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

I never got my code but when I emailed them they said I could phone in my order and they would apply the discount.

Good to know, thanks! I don't need to make an order right now (and have no money or points to spend, either!) though. I actually got fed up of waiting for my 13th month code last month, and eventually placed the order I was waiting until my 13th month to place using a random 20% off code floating around. I couldn't remember if the 13th month code was 20% or 25%, but it came down to like $3 difference so I just went for it.

 

[Babs]

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


My 13th month was July, and I just got the keychain in the mail on Saturday! It's still the pink one with the old logo. There was no code with the mailer, just a small card that said something to the likes of "thanks for being with us so long, here's a little gift!"

Has anyone heard one way or another if they quit doing a code at the 13 month mark?

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

What is the 13 month code? It's my 13th month now... and I want to use it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

My 13th month was july also and I called because I really wanted to use my code and get the mystery pack and tibi pouch. I was told that they send the code and gift anywhere between 13-15 month and I just have to wait. I was kind of sad but then bit the bullet and made my purchase before the tibi and 2 packs ran out with a random 15% code vs the anni 25%. But what can I do.. I like my free stuffs.  Hope this helps. I should get my 25% next month by 15th month and finally buy that beautyblend I was never lucky enough to get.

 

[MissTrix]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by loveforeva21 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Hey all!  

Any suggestions on what to purchase full sized on Birchbox?  

I have a coupon code I want to use and was wondering what everyone's favorites were as of late.

Also, if anyone has the shade FIG from Juice Beauty in their lip gloss, I'd love to trade!

Thanks!
People save up for a clarisonic. Since I have one, I'm planning on splurging on a full size of folle de joie.


I feel like I'm the only person in Birchboxia that did not ever receive a sample of Folle de Joie to sample and that makes me a sad panda. 

 

[Kristine Walker]

 I would suggest Eyeko Skinny Liner in Olive, my #1 fave liner

 

[angienharry]

I feel like I'm the only person in Birchboxia that did not ever receive a sample of Folle de Joie to sample and that makes me a sad panda. 

I never got it either. But I do have less frequent fragrances marked.

 

[IMDawnP]

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


My 13th month was July, and I just got the keychain in the mail on Saturday! It's still the pink one with the old logo. There was no code with the mailer, just a small card that said something to the likes of "thanks for being with us so long, here's a little gift!"

Has anyone heard one way or another if they quit doing a code at the 13 month mark?

Yes, I got the "old" pink keychain last week. No code. Honestly, I only remember getting a code at 3 months (via e-mail) but do not remember getting one after that.

 

[quene8106]

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

I got the "wrong" box too. So weird. I kind of want to complain, but I mean I did get a box...just not the one listed in my preview. 

 But I guess if I want to review and get my points I better say something.

lovely. this probably means that both of the boxes that i'm getting today could be "wrong". let me take screenshots of these boxes before they try to feed me some bs.

 

[LindaD]

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

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

Quote: Originally Posted by loveforeva21 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Hey all!  

Any suggestions on what to purchase full sized on Birchbox?  

I have a coupon code I want to use and was wondering what everyone's favorites were as of late.

Also, if anyone has the shade FIG from Juice Beauty in their lip gloss, I'd love to trade!

Thanks!
People save up for a clarisonic. Since I have one, I'm planning on splurging on a full size of folle de joie.


I feel like I'm the only person in Birchboxia that did not ever receive a sample of Folle de Joie to sample and that makes me a sad panda. 

Don't worry, I never got one either. Though everyone keeps raving about it, so I just added it to my wishlist on my trades page. Maybe one day... And maybe they'll sample it again, who knows?