Birchbox August 2013

[Tiffany27la]

So jealous. That was a great one! Here's mine I got it today.

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Ojan volumizing shampoo 1 oz, and Ada cosmetics peach bronzer. I've never heard of Ada before and I love my current bronzer and peach sounds like a strange color for a bronzer. I will probably still try it in the winter when I'm a little paler, but not so thrilled with mine mystery pick two. Luck of the draw I guessðŸŽ
And see, Angie, I LOVE yours lol! It's so funny how we all have such different tastes!

 

[KayEss]

Also vis a vis pick two packs: I'm kind of considering getting the men's one with the drinkwel and balla powder. I have a trip to Vegas in September so the drinkwel might come in handy there, and I think the balla powder might be nice sprinkled in my bra or even on my sheets for sticky summer days/nights. The men's packs would also be nice for brothers/cousins/friends/boyfriends/etc. if you were feeling extra generous. Has anyone tried the balla powder before in other areas?

 

[Beeyutifull]

The balla powder smells very manly.

 

[Beeyutifull]

But to say about the balla powder my bf does like it a lot. It smells super good on him.

 

[emily9763]

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

Also vis a vis pick two packs: I'm kind of considering getting the men's one with the drinkwel and balla powder. I have a trip to Vegas in September so the drinkwel might come in handy there, and I think the balla powder might be nice sprinkled in my bra or even on my sheets for sticky summer days/nights. The men's packs would also be nice for brothers/cousins/friends/boyfriends/etc. if you were feeling extra generous. Has anyone tried the balla powder before in other areas?

I haven't heard good things about the balla powder... my husband didn't like it at all and he actually said he would prefer to use corn starch over the balla.

 

[barbyechick]

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

Also vis a vis pick two packs: I'm kind of considering getting the men's one with the drinkwel and balla powder. I have a trip to Vegas in September so the drinkwel might come in handy there, and I think the balla powder might be nice sprinkled in my bra or even on my sheets for sticky summer days/nights. The men's packs would also be nice for brothers/cousins/friends/boyfriends/etc. if you were feeling extra generous. Has anyone tried the balla powder before in other areas?

the drinkwell is an awesome concept but if you read the description its kinda lame, you're supposed to take 3 before drinking and 3 after, I think. the bf noticed no effect (granted hard to tell with one use)

you would probably do just as well drinking coconut water (or equivalent), before enjoying 

 

[tasertag]

This was my mystery pack. The oil was slightly open and leaked a little in shipment but not too bad for me to complain. I never tried dry oil so I'm really intrigued. I think I'd pick another mystery pack in the future.

 

[evildrporkchop]

This was my mystery pack. The oil was slightly open and leaked a little in shipment but not too bad for me to complain. I never tried dry oil so I'm really intrigued. I think I'd pick another mystery pack in the future.

nice! i love that oil too!

 

[JMezz]

Wow! There have been some awesome mystery packs. I'll definitely have to get one with my next order.

 

[mb214]

So, this is kind of off topic, but I thought maybe someone out there can help me. I LOVE the smell of Kerastase Elixir Ultime...and that general hair salon smell. Does anyone know of a perfume fragrance that smells similar? 

Thank you very much for any 

 

[MissTrix]

My second Birchbox order came today and with it, another pick two...



Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi Usage Dry Oil (0.33 fl oz) and Nuance Lights, Camera, Action Eye Trio in Sapphire/Silver Shimmer

 

[meaganola]

Mine was Caudalie oil and Ojon volumizing shampoo!  The stupid-on-my-part thing is that I keep acquiring volumizing shampoo through trades and freebies like this (although I didn't pick it this time around), and one of the last things my hair needs right now is volume.  I should look into finding a real hair stylist instead of the started-as-tattoo-and-barber-shop chain I've been going to since 1992 and get a real consultation.  And also STOP SEARCHING OUT VOLUMIZING STUFF.  But I know I'm going to keep and use this stuff anyway because I can't seem to stop thinking that I'm supposed to be using it.

 

[pghmom1292]

Okay so I just signed up for birchbox on the 16th so I'm new. I've read before about seeing what's in your box before you get it? How do you go about doing that? TIA!

 

[KayEss]

Originally Posted by emily9763 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I haven't heard good things about the balla powder... my husband didn't like it at all and he actually said he would prefer to use corn starch over the balla.

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


the drinkwell is an awesome concept but if you read the description its kinda lame, you're supposed to take 3 before drinking and 3 after, I think. the bf noticed no effect (granted hard to tell with one use)

you would probably do just as well drinking coconut water (or equivalent), before enjoying 

Originally Posted by Beeyutifull /img/forum/go_quote.gif
The balla powder smells very manly.

Originally Posted by Beeyutifull /img/forum/go_quote.gif
But to say about the balla powder my bf does like it a lot. It smells super good on him.

Hmm, maybe I'd be better off with a mystery pick two, then.... I don't mind manly scents but I could probably just as easily use other body powders, and the drinkwel could easily be replaced with some self control and/or extra hydration. Thank you for the input!!

 

[gemstone]

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





Hmm, maybe I'd be better off with a mystery pick two, then.... I don't mind manly scents but I could probably just as easily use other body powders, and the drinkwel could easily be replaced with some self control and/or extra hydration. Thank you for the input!!

If you are looking into body powders, I have lush's silky underwear and I'm obsessed with it.  

i have the smallest bottle and it seems like it will last forever.

 

[quene8106]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dayo Steph /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Not sure if it's already been covered elsewhere and I missed it, but any tricks on tweaking your profile to get more makeup and fewer lotions/hair products? I've been subbed for over a year, and it started out great, but now I'm getting foil packet junk every box, and no makeup.  I tried lowering my age by 20 years (I'm 40) and still received 3 different body lotions and 1 hair product this month plus the bobby pins. Ugh.
Here's my box history and my profile is under the cut. I get makeup items every month since I lied about being a teenager.

 

[quene8106]

Quote: Originally Posted by emily9763 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

This was my "mystery pack"

Full size($36 value) Stila one step skin tone illuminating bronzing serum
and a small packet of the Thymes Lotus Santal body lotion


 
nice! i remember when they gave out that first item in boxes last spring (2012).

 

[hiheather]

I barely keep up with these threads now that I do not get BB, so I can't recall which month it was that people received the Instain blushes. I discovered tonight a neat little trick with them I know I have a wee bit of an issue with them blending nicely. I used the ELF small stippling brush to apply Lace to my cheeks tonight and wow did it turn out amazing.

Just thought I'd share my helpful tip. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kawaiimeows]

My second Birchbox order came today and with it, another pick two... Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi Usage Dry Oil (0.33 fl oz) and Nuance Lights, Camera, Action Eye Trio in Sapphire/Silver Shimmer

Wow that's an awesome pick two! I actually have the eye trio in that color but have yet to try it since I haven't had a reason to wear bold colors lately.

 

[normajean2008]

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

Wow that's an awesome pick two! I actually have the eye trio in that color but have yet to try it since I haven't had a reason to wear bold colors lately.

You need a reason? LOL (jk)