Birchbox August 2013

[jrenee]

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

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

Interesting...I found the spring Zoya line to be more finicky that usual.  I don't have Jacquline but Neely, Blu, and Julie all were more difficult that normal to apply for the reasons mentioned above.  I haven't noticed that with their other collections...
I've only used Blu of these, but I agree that it is harder to work with than my other Zoyas...but, I contribute that to being a light pastel creme, as I haven't used one yet that wasn't streakier or harder to use than other types of shades.

This is VERY GOOD to know.  With nail polish, I tend not to believe that formulas would change depending on your nail/body type.  It's either a shitty formula, a bad batch, or old.  I am willing to try more Zoya products, but I've avoided it because of their Spring nail polish collection.  (I got Jacqueline).

 

[deactivateduser232015]

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

Sorry if someone's already asked, I'm pages behind -- since last month we got a 2nd Wanderlust polish from Color Club and they said it's not a dupe if it's a different color, does that ALSO mean that even if we got a Model Co lipstick last month, we could still get one in another color this month? Has that happened to anyone yet? Cuz I'd love more lipstick. I hope they stick to their guns and not just use that as an excuse when it's convenient for them.

it's only not a dupe if it's Color Club /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> like they'd send us multiple nice expensive things. (They were selling the whole set of 4 for $8 so each polish would've been $2 lol)

As for Zoya, I like Neely's formula more than most minty green colours -- and I know this because I own too many of them Y_Y I did a gradient of them on my toes lol. Pastels are tricky to make, but i thought the formula and coverage were both good. I haven't tried Blu yet. So any discrepencies might just be intra-brand disappointment rather than with the formulas that always tend to end up the way they do in certain shades

 

[LadyK]

I went ahead and registered for the Palo Alto event.  I love the idea of wearing something special so we can find other MUT members.  Any ideas?

 

[pghmom1292]

The first 6 pages load now and don't 404 woo. lol

 

[Heather Hicks]

Originally Posted by Dawn Horton /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Boxes are starting to post....1-4 so far.  Very, very slowly.  

Ooh! Thanks for letting us know! I so should be doing other things now, but...

Has anyone tried the:

derma e hydrating mist with hyaluronic acid? that sounds interesting to me

 

[quene8106]

Quote: Originally Posted by jpark107 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I've only been to the NYC Birchbox events, so i don't know if this applies to Birchbox events in other cities, but they don't check IDs at the door.
ditto. i went to birchbox events in nyc also, had some champagne and i did not get carded /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[emvee]

Ok so I'm new to MUT and BB so excuse me if this is the normal way it works. But both last month (my first box) and this month I received my box before I even received an email that it was sent out. Is that how it usually works?

 

[kawaiimeows]

Originally Posted by emvee /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Ok so I'm new to MUT and BB so excuse me if this is the normal way it works. But both last month (my first box) and this month I received my box before I even received an email that it was sent out. Is that how it usually works?

it definitely happens sometimes, but idk why. ideally you're supposed to get an email with a tracking # before you get your box.

 

[emvee]

I love Derm-E products and their hyaluronic serum is an HG product for me. I'm interested in the spray too but I noticed on the ingredient list that the hyaluronic acid is near the bottom of the list. So I haven't bought it yet. I didn't get the sample in my box this month. Instead BB sent me the MIYU destress mi beauty essence spray and tea. I like the spray but not for $34. The tea was delish too. My insert card said I was going to get the hydrate version but when I opened the little bag it was the destress version for both the tea and spray.

 

[emvee]

it definitely happens sometimes, but idk why. ideally you're supposed to get an email with a tracking # before you get your box.

Thank you!

 

[melonz]

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

For anyone interested, the 8 cities are: Minneapolis, Seattle, San Fran, Boston, Miami, DC, Chicago, Houston, New York

http://www.eventbrite.com/org/995674271?s=16596471 <-- RSVP

Ugh the one time BB is in my city, I'm going to be out of town!

 

[LindaD]

The August product page is up: http://www.birchbox.com/shop/august-2013-box?limit=all

 

[KayEss]

Originally Posted by LindaD /img/forum/go_quote.gif
The August product page is up: http://www.birchbox.com/shop/august-2013-box?limit=all

Hooray! Thank you!

ETA: Hmm, weird...almost no perfume this month! I wonder if that's because of the profile change (adding the "less than 6 samples of perfume per year" check box) or because it's summer? Could also be because they have been working less with perfume companies.

Also, PLEASE NO TEA. Why would they send tea in August??

 

[MissTrix]

As if to prove that CS has no clue wtf they are talking about, the bobby pins are back in the shop. 

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

This is VERY GOOD to know.  With nail polish, I tend not to believe that formulas would change depending on your nail/body type.  It's either a shitty formula, a bad batch, or old.  I am willing to try more Zoya products, but I've avoided it because of their Spring nail polish collection.  (I got Jacqueline).

I don't know what kind of colors you like, but I think my absolute favorite Zoyas are the shimmers and some of the more unique and bold colors...some of my favorites, both color-wise and formula, are Zuza, Charla, and Storm. Everyone likes different types of formulas, of course, but I like that most Zoyas are thin enough to get a decent thin coat, but thick enough not to be runny or flood the cuticles...and most are opaque with 2 coats, and some even one. 

 

[jannie135]

OMIGOSH I got a tracking number that works!

It usually updates after I get the box which defeats the purpose of looking at it... lol

weight:: .4650

expected the 13th but hopefully sooner!!

I'M SO EXCITED THEY'RE DOING AN EVENT IN DC!!! 

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[gypsiemagic]

Woo got one tracking number... .4800 I am hoping for the it's a 10. I recently got the lite version and would love to compare the two

 

[KayEss]

My clicky truck still isn't clickable. 

 Guess I'll just have to wait this one out. If the shipping is faster this month I guess I won't be able to complain too much, I just want my Birchbox before I leave on vacation and it's usually so slow to get to me.

 

[casey anne]

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

My clicky truck still isn't clickable. 

 Guess I'll just have to wait this one out. If the shipping is faster this month I guess I won't be able to complain too much, I just want my Birchbox before I leave on vacation and it's usually so slow to get to me.

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

 

[gemstone]

before people start to complain:

Disclaimer:

If you see a box variation that has less than 5 products listed, it means that it is incomplete.  The products won't appear on the box pages until they are in the shop.  No one is getting a box with only 2 or 3 items unless the packer makes a mistake.