Birchbox August 2013

[kawaiimeows]

Originally Posted by normajean2008 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I hope I get some foot wipes!  I hate shoes, so between bare feet and flip flops/sandals, I go through baby wipes like toilet paper.  They don't smell the best though, I'd love to try these wipes featured!

Also would like to try the eyeliner and lipstick. 

My family always uses baby wipes too! My mom just never stopped buying them after my little brother grew out of them bahah. They're so convenient, but I'd love a better scented option.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

None of the products in the video are super exciting for me. I wouldn't mind getting most of them, just nothing I MUST have. 

I am, however, expecting to get the Beauty Protector spray. Mostly because I just finally ordered the full size after not getting it in my box so undoubtedly it will finally show up

I got the sample first, then the big bottle... but when we went home to visit family for 3 weeks, I refilled my sample bottle from the big bottle and took that.  So it does come in handy to have both 

I really hope I get an InStain blush that was sampled last month... I was seriously excited to get Benefit's Girl Meets Pearl, but I WANTED A BLUSH.  Lol first world problems....

 

[NicoleRoyer]

Nicole posts here, yes? Or am I crazy? ha. Birchbox famous. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I like most of the items in the preview...I would love the Whish correcting gel!

Whhhhhaaaatttt?! That is CRAZY! : D

 

[MissTrix]

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

Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

None of the products in the video are super exciting for me. I wouldn't mind getting most of them, just nothing I MUST have. 

I am, however, expecting to get the Beauty Protector spray. Mostly because I just finally ordered the full size after not getting it in my box so undoubtedly it will finally show up

I got the sample first, then the big bottle... but when we went home to visit family for 3 weeks, I refilled my sample bottle from the big bottle and took that.  So it does come in handy to have both 

I really hope I get an InStain blush that was sampled last month... I was seriously excited to get Benefit's Girl Meets Pearl, but I WANTED A BLUSH.  Lol first world problems....


I have very limited storage space in my bathroom so I keep the mini in the medicine cabinet with my other hair goop and the full size stays in a different location where I keep the "big" stuff. I refill as necessary. lol

 

[Tiffany27la]

Whhhhhaaaatttt?! That is CRAZY! : D

I thought the same thing! I was like, "Hey! I 'know' her!" /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

My family always uses baby wipes too! My mom just never stopped buying them after my little brother grew out of them bahah. They're so convenient, but I'd love a better scented option.

haha, I'm glad I'm not the only one who keeps baby wipes around despite not having little kids around anymore. They're just handy for so many things!

I too woudln't mind getting the foot wipes! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Moonittude]

Am I dense? What is the Whish correcting gel for?

 

[cari12]

Baby wipes are awesome! I have 2 kiddos still in diapers full time so we definitely use a lot there but I'd say a good 1/2 of our wipes are used for other things - they're pretty awesome at getting crayon off the wall ;-) Thank goodness for Costco! 

 

[cari12]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

None of the products in the video are super exciting for me. I wouldn't mind getting most of them, just nothing I MUST have. 

I am, however, expecting to get the Beauty Protector spray. Mostly because I just finally ordered the full size after not getting it in my box so undoubtedly it will finally show up
I got the sample first, then the big bottle... but when we went home to visit family for 3 weeks, I refilled my sample bottle from the big bottle and took that.  So it does come in handy to have both 

I really hope I get an InStain blush that was sampled last month... I was seriously excited to get Benefit's Girl Meets Pearl, but I WANTED A BLUSH.  Lol first world problems....

Good point! And now that I've gotten it, tried it, and smelled it I wouldn't mind a sample size either. I might start using this stuff as a room spray, lol!

 

[kawaiimeows]

Originally Posted by Moonittude /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Am I dense? What is the Whish correcting gel for?

http://www.birchbox.com/shop/whish-correcting-gel

i was wondering too and then found that link. i guess it looks like an all around anti-aging thing, particularly for sunburns? i'm actually really liking the sound of it.

 

[kawaiimeows]

i think i found the placeholder for the august box links. they're 404ing through #23, but they might end up having more variations.

https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/august-2013/august-2013-bb23

 

[barbyechick]

looks like i'm in the minority and i don't mind the sneak peak videos, in fact i found this month's cute and silly. i can understand it, they market themselves as fun and the videos have a whimsical feel to them so the cheesy half acting and girly feel fit.

also, i have no problem with the super girly voices. so many of us women do a higher 'girlier' voice on the phone or for recordings...a lot. without even noticing it. most of my friends do it, and they don't even realize. I think a part of it is we get surprised as to how much lower our voices sound played back to us so they may just be changing it a little too much to account for the change. i may not want to talk a certain way but i'm not going to criticize a woman's value for doing so.

nothing wow-ed me but I liked a lot of the brands so I'm sure there will be at least something worth trying in my box

 

[PR Rosebud]

I really love all the videos. I love the enthusiasm. I'm sure if the videos were more toned down then people would say the videos were on the dull side. Thank-you super Moderator lady for the info on the Whish item I was wondering about that too. Also for the link for boxes. I like the sneak peaks especially the Mally and Model lipstick. Hoping for a great box. MUT members are the Bomb!

 

[msbelle]

Originally Posted by evildrporkchop /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I find their manner of speaking to be artificial and affected. I know they're just trying to be enthusiastic and I'm sure they're perfectly nice women, but I would find them a helluva lot more relatable if they dialed it down a notch.

And I agree. I don't see where the products tie into the theme. Foot wipes? I don't know...

I'd just about be willing to bet the farm that I get the foot wipes. Foot wipes? ahahahahahah Yeah, I'm going to pop right on over and get those, lol.

 

[jannie135]

Funny, I always think I have a lower voice but then I hear a recording and its weird how high my voice is... and I have a smallllllll lisp on my s's. There goes my oscar *sigh*. 

 

[KayEss]

I want foot wipes! I use baby wipes to wipe my feet down all the time. I just hate having dirty feet, and it's much more of a problem during sandal season. I would also love the eyeliner or the hair treatment.

Bummed that they're teasing me with that deodorant! I'd love to get some deodorant in my Birchbox, but I don't think they're sampling it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> And please, NO LIPSTICK! (I may be the only one that feels that way...)

I hope they don't do that thing with the cymbals in the videos from now on and that that's just a "finishing school" thing. Kind of obnoxious.

 

[CheshireCookie]

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


It's actually a new vocal trend/linguistic shift called a "vocal fry":  drawing out the last vocal sound in a sentence using a flat, guttural tone, and "uptalk":  ending with an inquisitive uptick.  (I combine them and use it to annoy my husband sometimes when I say "I know, riiiiight?")

It's personal opinion as to whether it's annoying, amusing, or even endearing.  NY Times did a recent article on it:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/science/young-women-often-trendsetters-in-vocal-patterns.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

ETA:  kawaiimeows, love the new profile pic!

OMG YES KAWAII, you look GORGEOUS!

and how am I so behind on this thread?! I missed the sneak peek vid!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Originally Posted by cari12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Good point! And now that I've gotten it, tried it, and smelled it I wouldn't mind a sample size either. I might start using this stuff as a room spray, lol!

Have you tried Aquolina Pink Sugar perfume? It's what Beauty Protector reminded me a bit of, when I got it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ZeeOmega]

I also keep a stash of baby wipes and have yet to have kids. They're great for wiping down your pets when they get themselves in some sort of mess or for wiping off cat dander. The baby wipes are much cheaper than the pet wipes sold in pet stores and basically have the some ingredients. 

 

[kawaiimeows]

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


OMG YES KAWAII, you look GORGEOUS!

and how am I so behind on this thread?! I missed the sneak peek vid!

awww thanks cookie! the smile in your new pic is just so adorable