Birchbox August 2013

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Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif



I agree, I'm kind of surprised to see that in there.
as was I.

I opened my box and went 'ugh, not you again'

I canceled my ipsy because I wasn't really happy with the stuff they were sending out, so I took a sub box break and this was my first month back with BB.

Now i'm not sure how long i'll be staying .......

 
Got my secondary box today (and a shipping notice on my primary). This  might be my favorite BB yet... even though I got the dreaded foot wipes , the rest of the box (minus the tan towel) totally makes up for it!

It's a 10 leave in conditioner -- this used to be my go-to, so I'm totally pumped about a decent size product that I know I can use!

Model Co Lipstick in Kitty - I traded for Peony last month, so I'm super pumped about this!

Dr. Jart BB Cream - pretty meh, but I'll use it.

Tan Towel - total meh. Not a self tanner, but I won't complain because, well, the box without the tan towel is awesome.

Dreaded Foot Wipes - I'm actually one of the few people who isn't bummed about these. When I wear Yellowbox Flip Flops all day, I get major K-Mart feet. These will be nice to have to take care of that! (I mean, baby wipes do the same thing.... but at least this is something I can use!)


Box weight was .5750.

 
They are also sampling eyeliner found this on Instagram didn't ipsy sample this too.
400

I'm not bothered by bb sending out some of the same stuff as ipsy, as long as its the nicer stuff ipsy sends. Ipsy has sampled mirrennesse before bb did, and I love the lip pencils I got from that brand. I don't know anything about the quality of the product you posted, though.
 
Originally Posted by tnorth1852 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Got my secondary box today (and a shipping notice on my primary). This  might be my favorite BB yet... even though I got the dreaded foot wipes , the rest of the box (minus the tan towel) totally makes up for it!

It's a 10 leave in conditioner -- this used to be my go-to, so I'm totally pumped about a decent size product that I know I can use!

Model Co Lipstick in Kitty - I traded for Peony last month, so I'm super pumped about this!

Dr. Jart BB Cream - pretty meh, but I'll use it.

Tan Towel - total meh. Not a self tanner, but I won't complain because, well, the box without the tan towel is awesome.

Dreaded Foot Wipes - I'm actually one of the few people who isn't bummed about these. When I wear Yellowbox Flip Flops all day, I get major K-Mart feet. These will be nice to have to take care of that! (I mean, baby wipes do the same thing.... but at least this is something I can use!)


Box weight was .5750.
That's a great box!  I'd love to get the

lipstick in that color and It's a 10!  I traded for the nude last month and I want all the nude colors!
Neither of my 2 trucks are clicky so I'm hoping if they are the same they have one or both of these items.  I would be happy with dupes of these.

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

I am really not interested in seeing Birchbox turn into Ipsy.  That would be super disappointing...
Me neither. Ipsy is fine. I subscribe and like the products enough that I haven't canceled yet. However, a good amount of brands that Ipsy has spotlighted read a bit sketchy to me (i.e. Be a Bombshell, Two Cosmetics, etc.) if not cheap, low quality products, which isn't to say that all their offerings are duds or anything. I just consider BB to be higher end. Ipsy and BB are different enough that I can justify having both subs. I don't want them to become too similar.

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

I'm not bothered by bb sending out some of the same stuff as ipsy, as long as its the nicer stuff ipsy sends. Ipsy has sampled mirrennesse before bb did, and I love the lip pencils I got from that brand.

I don't know anything about the quality of the product you posted, though.
Cailyn is actually a nice brand. I've gotten two of their liners from two different sub services and it's nice and glides on smoothly. 

 
So jealous of everyone that received the 

It's a 10 samples and the Mally eyeliner.

The Sailor eyeliner color looks beautiful.
Edited: Added Spoiler

 
Cailyn is actually a nice brand. I've gotten two of their liners from two different sub services and it's nice and glides on smoothly. 
I'm hoping for certain items from them to show up in the Birchbox shop so I can use points instead of money.
 
OK, so excited that I got my BB for my middle name before the box contents updated, so it was a complete surprise. My box weight was .4900 for those who are interested. No pic, but here is a list of the contents:

Dr. Jart BB cream w/ SPF 45--not foil packets, but not too big either

Model Co lipstick--mine came in the color Dusk Til Dawn Number 4 super comb prep and protect spray (already got this in my other account AND bought a full size kit--but a spare travel size is always nice) OC8 mattifying gel--2 foil packets, so probably 2 uses Bobby pins--mine came in white/silver--the 3rd set I've gotten, all the same color
All in all not a bad BB. Not over the top great, but the 2nd product in the spoiler made it worth it to me, I think.

 
Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I would love that box!
The lipstick will definitely be going up for trade. it's red and definitely not for me.

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

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

Woot! I think this is the box I'll be getting too, and I like the look of it. It's funny how they keep sending me full size products, which are a total bargain to be getting, and I'm usually lukewarm about it, because I'm so picky. But when something is right, it's awesome.
I feel the same way! I've received the full size Model Co, Mirenesse, LAQA and some other eyeliner and have only loved the Model Co.  The full size in this month's box though is on point! 

Originally Posted by bonita22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

That's a good box. The good items make up for the meh items.
You are totally right! 

Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I would love to see a swatch, Im hoping I get that in one of my accounts.
I'll work on it getting one up tonight when I get home.  Crossing my fingers you get one too :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

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

My box twin! You got THAT item we wanted! I'm so happy for you...and for me because it is looking more likely that I will be getting it too. I hope I get the same color!!! Oh hurry up and get here BB!!!!
Yay, box twin! I'm so glad I got the desired item; it was funny, when I opened my box I was so not surprised that I got that variation, I just KNEW it was coming to me :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'm hoping the same for you as well!! The color is gorgeous, I'll be putting up a swatch up tonight.  Here's hoping your BB gets there quick!!

Thank you! I hope so too.
 
Originally Posted by kellyc2606 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My clicky truck is .43 (seems light) due to deliver on 8/12.

Anyone have .43 weight?
Yes! There are a few of us with that weight! Mine is due Monday as well!

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

Yeah really.... I realize that birchbox does have some "drug store" brand finds, like the Simple eye roller. But I've always appreciated that they were able to find cheaper brands that are *awesome* (another example, yesto). As cool as it was to see an eyeshadow quad in that box, I don't think coastal scents meets birchbox's calibre. 
This.  I don't mind drugstore products especially when they are new launches like Yes To (grapefruit, etc) and I think (?) Simple was.  Plus, like you said, Yes to is awesome.  As far as I know, there's nothing new about Coastal Scents.

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


Me neither. Ipsy is fine. I subscribe and like the products enough that I haven't canceled yet. However, a good amount of brands that Ipsy has spotlighted read a bit sketchy to me (i.e. Be a Bombshell, Two Cosmetics, etc.) if not cheap, low quality products, which isn't to say that all their offerings are duds or anything. I just consider BB to be higher end. Ipsy and BB are different enough that I can justify having both subs. I don't want them to become too similar.
Yep, I like them both because they are quite different.  If they become too similar, then I would drop Ipsy since they dont have the points and anyone can find the Ipsy discount codes on here or Googleing. I would rather Birchbox just stay higher-end/rarer products and Ipsy stay more mid-end/common products.

 

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