Birchbox August 2013

[invisiblebike]

So can I ask what's the deal with the wide varying arrival times for people? It seems a lot of you have already gotten your box and I have to wait almost a week!

 

[KayEss]

Ahh, so excited to see the Cailyn gel liner pop up in some of the boxes! I love mine from Ipsy--it's the only gel liner that I've tried that actually stays put, sometimes a little *too* well...I wonder what colors they're sampling? I would LOVE to get that in my box, and it should trade really well if you don't.

 

[barbyechick]

Originally Posted by lexxies22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Ditto! It's called PENNISULA! Maybe they did that bec there are more BB subscribers in that area? I'm in East Bay

i somewhat recently moved to berkeley...was priced out of the city 

. really doubt there are more BB people in palo alto...I see way more makeup lovers and women in general in the city than palo alto

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Originally Posted by kira685 /img/forum/go_quote.gif



haha I thought the same thing! but I'm going, since PA and SF are about the same distance from me anyway! I'm too curious, and my cousin loves Ann Taylor so she's coming with me.. if anything, hopefully I'll score one of those complimentary boxes!

aww im jealous! even if i still lived in the city I don't think I'd drive out, but crossing the bridge and going past sf...definitely not. definitely let us all know how the event goes

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Ahh, so excited to see the Cailyn gel liner pop up in some of the boxes! I love mine from Ipsy--it's the only gel liner that I've tried that actually stays put, sometimes a little *too* well...I wonder what colors they're sampling? I would LOVE to get that in my box, and it should trade really well if you don't.

Agreed. I love this liner! I got Iron in my Ipsy bag & also did a trade for the purple /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Both gorgeous!

 

[MissRoe]

Ahh, so excited to see the Cailyn gel liner pop up in some of the boxes! I love mine from Ipsy--it's the only gel liner that I've tried that actually stays put, sometimes a little *too* well...I wonder what colors they're sampling? I would LOVE to get that in my box, and it should trade really well if you don't.

I got mine from ipsy in the "Iron" color, and I really like it. Stays put on my eyes!

 

[abreeskye]

booooo I was really hoping for an atlanta event

Me too /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[CourtneyB]

I got my box today! Too lazy to take a picture (heh), but I got....

Dr. Jart BB Premium BB Cream -- Same crappy Dr. Jart sample size. Pretty meh about this...I'd put it up for trade, but I haven't updated my trade list in forever. 

Jasmine Seven Fresh Feet Wipes -- 2 individual wipe packets. I'm pumped for this just because I just moved to NYC and my feet can get dirty when it rains or I am in the park.

ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick in Kitty -- Pretty good sample size! It's 3.8g, and I'm pretty sure that's how big each lipstick is if you get the trio set from BB. (I gathered by comparing prices. ModelCo's site sells one full-sized for $17, while you get three from BB for $24. Plus the picture on ModelCo's site is different from the BB picture, and the BB picture looks like the sample I got. So yeah, not bad at all. 

Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect -- Got this on my other box last month and LOVED it. So so pumped for another one. 

EXTRA: Miss Jessie's Super Slip SudsyShampoo -- I've wanted to try this, but again, just a foil packet.
Also, I signed up for the NYC Ann Taylor event. Anyone else going/know if you have to buy something? 

 

[MissTrix]

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

Ahh, so excited to see the Cailyn gel liner pop up in some of the boxes! I love mine from Ipsy--it's the only gel liner that I've tried that actually stays put, sometimes a little *too* well...I wonder what colors they're sampling? I would LOVE to get that in my box, and it should trade really well if you don't.

I know what you mean by too well! I got the purple Cailyn yesterday from a trade and swatched it on my hand. After washing my hands a couple dozen times, using eye makeup remover, and scrubbing it with a wash cloth in the shower, there are still 2 tiny dots of purple on my hand today. LOL

 

[Xiang]

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I think I got the punishment box. The frizzy hair cream is something I need, but a deodorant wipe? Foil Packets of mattifying gel? I got that eyeliner from Ipsy and hated it. I find Whish products pretty cheap, too. Hopefully I'll get a better one next month!  May i ask how much your box weigh?

 

[shinyvictoria]

Hey I know this is probably on the wrong forum but I'm new and I can't find the trade board.

edit: keep trades in trade forum, please :] -kawaiimeows

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

Hey I know this is probably on the wrong forum but I'm new and I can't find the trade board.

Hi! The beta trade area is here:

https://www.makeuptalk.com/groups/show/37/subscription-box-swaps-talk-beta

Here you can list what you have or what you're looking for in particular subscription box months (for example there is a birchbox august 2013 topic)

Our regular general trade area is here:

https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/22537/buy-sell-trade

To participate in the Beta area you need to have an open classified list in the regular trade area so that people can leave feedback after trades, so to participate in either area you need 

1. to have 15 posts
2. be a member for at least 5 days

this kind of turned out to be a lot of information. if you have any other questions just let me know!

 

[theexxception]

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I think I got the punishment box. The frizzy hair cream is something I need, but a deodorant wipe? Foil Packets of mattifying gel? I got that eyeliner from Ipsy and hated it. I find Whish products pretty cheap, too. Hopefully I'll get a better one next month!  If I don't get the eyeliner I'd be willing to swap you something for it. I haven't gotten my box yet but let me know what you are looking for. What color is the eyeliner ill take the ipsy one too if it is different. Either way I want all te eyeliners /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Sputinka]

Originally Posted by Heather Hicks /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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.

Ugh, this is the weight of my box. I HATE dr. jart stuff and I have dry skin so I can't use mattifying products and this is the THIRD of that type of thing I'll have gotten from them!

 

[tnorth1852]

Ditto. I wouldn't be able to get #4 again either. Same weight too. I traded it away bec I already have one in a full size.

I posted my box contents earlier and we have the same box weight!

 

[trekkersangel]

Wahoo! I'll see you all there as well. I'm 3 hours from DC but my mom is flying in tonight to visit for 10 days & we already had a mini vacation planned for DC next week. I'm going to bring her along. She's had a rough year in & out of hospital after hospital. This is going to really boost her spirits for sure. I'm so excited.

 

[succexy327]

Wahoo! I'll see you all there as well. I'm 3 hours from DC but my mom is flying in tonight to visit for 10 days & we already had a mini vacation planned for DC next week. I'm going to bring her along. She's had a rough year in & out of hospital after hospital. This is going to really boost her spirits for sure. I'm so excited.

That's so sweet of you! My mom was sick a couple years ago and I know how much it meant to her when my sister and I were there. I hope you have a great time!!

 

[lexxies22]

I posted my box contents earlier and we have the same box weight!

Ooh ooh lemme find UR post!

 

[lexxies22]

I posted my box contents earlier and we have the same box weight!

You said u had a lipstick from last months and another one for this month. I didn't get lipstick last month. I hope no tan towels too. If I get the wipes, I'll use it on my toddler.

 

[Ashitude]

If anyone has the lipstick in Kitty or Dusk till Dawn. Could you please post swatches? I have both but don't want to ruin them if I do not like the colors.
 

 

[sarah576]

Hmm.. A lot of new products have been added to the BB shop! (http://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/new?limit=all) Perhaps some of them will be featured in the rest of the August boxes? Or at least maybe this means the box pages will be updated very soon!!

I just got my shipping email today and I'm dying to know what's inside!