Birchbox August 2013

[Heather Hicks]

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

Have you guys ever tried shaving with coconut oil?  It like legit changed my life, super amazing.  Keeps your legs moisturized, no lotion needed.

But then I'd want to like, eat my leg, or at least lick it, lol! I do love the smell of coconut and coconut oil though. May have to give this a shot as I am sure it is cheaper than the First Aid Beauty shave cream I so love.

 

[paralegalatl]

Got my box! 

It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product

Tan Towel
Dr. Jart+ BB Balm
Fresh Feet Wipes in Peppermint
Model Co. Party Proof Matte Lipstick in Kitty
And the Ann Taylor code...which will be used /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
I'm worried about the Tan Towel...the last one I used turned me orange! 

I'm actually happy I received the feet wipes, lol! 

Overall, I'm happy with the box.

 

[AuntOly]

I would love that box!

I got the same box

 

[AuntOly]

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Got my box yesterday! I had an expected delivery date of the 12th! I got the same box.

 

[EmpressMelli]

My box is out for delivery!! It seems like a lot of people have been getting the lipstick this time around so I'm hoping for that.

 

[deactivateduser232015]

edited ^__^ no need to continue drama unnecessarily

 

[misskelliemarie]

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

Got my box! 

It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product

Tan Towel
Dr. Jart+ BB Balm
Fresh Feet Wipes in Peppermint
Model Co. Party Proof Matte Lipstick in Kitty
And the Ann Taylor code...which will be used /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
I'm worried about the Tan Towel...the last one I used turned me orange! 

I'm actually happy I received the feet wipes, lol! 

Overall, I'm happy with the box.

That's exactly what I got. I'm not sure I'll be using the code though.

 

[Meeesha]

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

Have you guys ever tried shaving with coconut oil?  It like legit changed my life, super amazing.  Keeps your legs moisturized, no lotion needed.

Good idea!  I've been using l'occitane almond oil for epic shaves

 

[Meggpi]

I get coconut oil in a big jar from Trader Joe's for 6 dollars and a big bottle of almond oil from the local health food store for 4 dollars--they are pretty much the only things I moisturize with!  The almond oil is lighter for summer, the coconut oil is great for winter and post-shave.  I mostly use other lotions for smell alone--I have found oil to be so much more effective.

 

[mariahk83]

Got shipping notices on both accounts....at the same exact time. Sounds like a dupe box to me! Hopefully someone will want to do a full box trade when I know what I'm getting!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

Once again on the opposite side of things, I loved the scent of the Blueberry Whish! I find just using conditioner to work fine as shaving lotion so I wouldn't spend money on a full size or anything but I did like how it smelled /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

I liked it okay, too! Not enough to buy it, as I am perfectly happy with my Skintimate or whatever is on sale at the drugstore, but I didn't mind the blueberry scent. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I tend to like sweet scents, though!

 

[amandah]

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

I get coconut oil in a big jar from Trader Joe's for 6 dollars and a big bottle of almond oil from the local health food store for 4 dollars--they are pretty much the only things I moisturize with!  The almond oil is lighter for summer, the coconut oil is great for winter and post-shave.  I mostly use other lotions for smell alone--I have found oil to be so much more effective.

totally agree here.

i love trader joes coconut oil. it's really good in rice krispy treats too /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> with crushed pretzels and choco chips

oh and as a moisturizer too!

 

[Lanai12]

totally agree here. i love trader joes coconut oil. it's really good in rice krispy treats too /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> with crushed pretzels and choco chips

oh and as a moisturizer too!

Oooo, share how you use it in rice krispy treats & with crushed pretzels?

 

[ButterflyGrl]

BAH! Mine still hasn't updated since 8/6 and no sign of it on USPS site. BAH I say! BAH!

 

[bwgraham]

ugh. neither account has a clicky truck!!  im super jelly of all of you and the great boxes you are getting~ hope they are saving something good for last! lol

 

[AshSangre]

Has anyone gotten a .4890 box?  I am trying to see what I could have possibly gotten  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kawaiimeows]

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


I -- look, there are Chinese/Asian individuals on the board, and if you make the personal choice not to buy or use products from China, I can understand that because it's your personal choice as being vegan or supporting/not supporting specific brands because of ethical issues is a personal choice.

But to come in to a board and mouth off rubbish about a whole country is pretty condescending.

You know who has to buy Chinese products and use Chinese formula? Chinese people. Because they don't have the luxury of moving to or living in another country or having the opportunity to buy products with safety guarantees we take for granted. I'm not saying you shouldn't have the choice to buy what you want, but turning your nose up and snootily condescending on Chinese products and Chinese people is pretty arrogant.

Don't forget, it wasn't that long ago we only started instating safety measures on our drugs and foods. Don't think yourselves better just because America has had the luxury of time.

I think you're reading a bit in to her post. I didn't see any badmouthing of chinese people, unless you're talking about the food/makeup manufacturers she clearly has qualms with.

 

[jrenee]

• It's a 10 - Miracle Leave In Product - 2 fl. oz
• Dr. Jart + - Premium BB Cream SPF 45 - .17 fl oz
• Model Co Party Proof Lipstick  in Kitty - .13 oz
• Jasmine Seven - Fresh feet wipes in Peppermint - 2 wipes
• Tan Towel - Self Tan Towelette - 1 towlette

My box arrived 4 days early, woot!  So glad this makes up for a crappy July and May box.

 

[thinkpink7l7]

I -- look, there are Chinese/Asian individuals on the board, and if you make the personal choice not to buy or use products from China, I can understand that because it's your personal choice as being vegan or supporting/not supporting specific brands because of ethical issues is a personal choice. But to come in to a board and mouth off rubbish about a whole country is pretty condescending. You know who has to buy Chinese products and use Chinese formula? Chinese people. Because they don't have the luxury of moving to or living in another country or having the opportunity to buy products with safety guarantees we take for granted. I'm not saying you shouldn't have the choice to buy what you want, but turning your nose up and snootily condescending on Chinese products and Chinese people is pretty arrogant. Don't forget, it wasn't that long ago we only started instating safety measures on our drugs and foods. Don't think yourselves better just because America has had the luxury of time.

I'm confused. Are ROC origin items considered bad or harmful? I thought that ROC standards were decent. Anyways, still no clicky truck for me so I just keep refreshing this thread to see all the lovely things everyone got! A bit nervous about possibly receiving the Dr. Jart stuff because of an allergic reaction to last month's ceramidin cream.

 

[jennm149]

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

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


I -- look, there are Chinese/Asian individuals on the board, and if you make the personal choice not to buy or use products from China, I can understand that because it's your personal choice as being vegan or supporting/not supporting specific brands because of ethical issues is a personal choice.

But to come in to a board and mouth off rubbish about a whole country is pretty condescending.

You know who has to buy Chinese products and use Chinese formula? Chinese people. Because they don't have the luxury of moving to or living in another country or having the opportunity to buy products with safety guarantees we take for granted. I'm not saying you shouldn't have the choice to buy what you want, but turning your nose up and snootily condescending on Chinese products and Chinese people is pretty arrogant.

Don't forget, it wasn't that long ago we only started instating safety measures on our drugs and foods. Don't think yourselves better just because America has had the luxury of time.
I think you're reading a bit in to her post. I didn't see any badmouthing of chinese people, unless you're talking about the food/makeup manufacturers she clearly has qualms with.

Thanks KawaiiMeows.  I don't think I meant exactly what Kyuu read, but on re-reading, I could see that I didn't explain myself properly and that what I said was potentially offensive.  Rather than trying to re-explain or expand, I decided to just delete that part of my comment.  Apologies -- I'll either be more careful or avoid issues that are really best discussed, not written about on a board like this, in future.