Birchbox August 2013

[jennm149]

Originally Posted by AshJs3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
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!

Thanks for that tip -- I'm going to try it tomorrow!

 

[Bizgirlva]

Originally Posted by luckyme502 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
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.

Mine does the same, probably has to do with hubs and shipping via the cheapest way possible.  

Same reason Ipsy goes from NC to KY or GA to MD THEN to VA.  

It's because these companies are shipping the cheapest way possible and probably have contracts with the shipping providers to make it even cheaper for them, thus longer wait for us to get our stuff.  

 

[chelsealynn]

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


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 was sad about that too but ended up emailing Joie asking for a sample and they send me one! So I definitely recommend emailing them.  Also, it is every bit as great as everyone says it is so I hope you can get a sample /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[xchristina]

My box finally came you guys! YAY. Still have no idea what box number it is though. Haha.

I got one of the LAQA & Co. Lil' Lip Duo's I believe in Lamchop? The color is a little too crazy pink for me so I guess we'll see if I can make it work

 

[queenofperil]

After telling me they'd send me a sample of the missing product in my box, they sent me an email saying they don't have it anymore. I'm not going to complain about 100 points, but I kinda wanted to try the KMS Spray. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Kristen121]

I think I need to buy the full size of the Green Apple Peel. I used it last night and today someone told me I had "gorgeous skin" and "don't look at day over 25" (I'm 31).

 

[fruitseemcgee]

Anyone have any opinions between the beauty protector and uniqone? I was set on getting the beauty protector with my saved up points this month but then they sent me uniqone and threw me for a loop. It seems like they do the same thing and I'm in the process of trying out uniqone but I just need a little shove in either direction.

 

[gemstone]

Anyone have any opinions between the beauty protector and uniqone? I was set on getting the beauty protector with my saved up points this month but then they sent me uniqone and threw me for a loop. It seems like they do the same thing and I'm in the process of trying out uniqone but I just need a little shove in either direction.

I got the sample of the uniqone in my last box and it doesn't work nearly as well the beauty protector. I didn't feel like it detangler my hair at all, where as the BP does quite a bit when I try to comb my hair.

 

[leelee82]

Hey there!!

A little late to the party, but I went to the Chicago Birchbox event on Thursday. I got there a little after 6. On the way there, I saw two girls with Birchboxes and asked if I could see what's in the box lol. I ran to the Ann Taylor and asked where the line was for the Birchbox. I noticed after people got their Birchbox then ran right out.

After about 20-25 minutes the place really cleared out and I stood in line to get my makeup done. After that I shopped around and left after about an hour.

I did not see any cupcakes and got yelled at for taking a champagne glass while having a water glass in my hand. I think the waitress thought I was taking two, but I wasn't.

 

[basementsong]

Originally Posted by fruitseemcgee /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Anyone have any opinions between the beauty protector and uniqone? I was set on getting the beauty protector with my saved up points this month but then they sent me uniqone and threw me for a loop. It seems like they do the same thing and I'm in the process of trying out uniqone but I just need a little shove in either direction.

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

I got the sample of the uniqone in my last box and it doesn't work nearly as well the beauty protector. I didn't feel like it detangler my hair at all, where as the BP does quite a bit when I try to comb my hair.

I actually had the opposite result! I didn't notice the Beauty Protector doing anything for any tangles in my hair (thought to be fair, it doesn't tangle too much) and I liked it OK. I really like the scent of the Uniqone, it made my hair feel SO soft, and the first day I used it multiple people in my office told me how shiny my hair was. So from my personal experience, the Uniqone gets my vote! I liked the BP okay, but I feel about the Uniqone the way so many of you feel about BP.

Uniqone

<----me

 

[gemstone]

It also seems like the uniq one isn't supposed to be used on dry hair the way BP is (the uniq one says that you an use it to "refresh your style" when used on dry hair, whereas I use the BP to detangle my hair when dry). I guess it depends on what you want to use it for.

 

[KayEss]

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

I think I need to buy the full size of the Green Apple Peel. I used it last night and today someone told me I had "gorgeous skin" and "don't look at day over 25" (I'm 31).

I really like it too! It definitely doesn't smell like apples though. It sort of smelled like coconut cream pie to me. Either way though, it's great!

 

[quene8106]

just got the stila lippie in a trade today and i love it. i think that i like it more than my ud lipstick in 69. i'm about to order one from birchbox! this is the 'beso' color and i plan on getting the 'aria' color next. i'm a vampy lip kinda girl so i want to get one in a dark fall color.

 

[Tiffany27la]

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. 

Nope. Not the only one. I never recieved it either, so I decided to email them directly yesterday and they said they'd be happy to send me a sample...I would definitely try contacting the company..hope this helps! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[roxysurfajk]

So there is another limited edison box coming up for sale in birchbox tomorrow anyone know where I can find it in the bb store?

 

[KayEss]

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

So there is another limited edison box coming up for sale in birchbox tomorrow anyone know where I can find it in the bb store?

I don't think it's listed in the store yet but I'm sure they'll send out an email advertising it tomorrow (and if you don't get the email someone will post about it on here).

 

[MissTrix]

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

So there is another limited edison box coming up for sale in birchbox tomorrow anyone know where I can find it in the bb store?

Right now it's 404'ing, but here is the url:

http://www.birchbox.com/shop/head-of-the-class

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

just got the stila lippie in a trade today and i love it. i think that i like it more than my ud lipstick in 69. i'm about to order one from birchbox! this is the 'beso' color and i plan on getting the 'aria' color next. i'm a vampy lip kinda girl so i want to get one in a dark fall color.

Gorgeous!! 

 Beso is so perfect for you!

 

[mariahk83]

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.

I live in RIC - does that every month! Durham, right? The really fun thing? It'll more than likely go to MD next!

 

[carebear]

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

After telling me they'd send me a sample of the missing product in my box, they sent me an email saying they don't have it anymore. I'm not going to complain about 100 points, but I kinda wanted to try the KMS Spray. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

This happened to me with the Coastal Scents eyeshadow quad. It was the thing I was most excited about getting in my box and I even got my box super early (12th) and when it wasn't in there, I emailed them and did not get a response for 5 days. When they finally responded, they of course did not have the eyeshadow in stock anymore. They gave me 100 points but I really just wanted the shadow.