Birchbox August 2013

[Kristine Walker]

I'm getting box 15, I'm a sad bunny. No lipstick or BB cream, only thing decent is the Mally eyeliner. Oh well.

 

[succexy327]

I got my box yesterday and I'm wishing I hadn't changed my profile last month cause I've had all good boxes until now. I only got one thing I wanted (the lippie) and 2 products were foils.. Another was a sample and I think I'm going to email BB because I had the tube practically all the way squeezed before any would start to come out! I've had samples that aren't very full before but this one has to be less than 1/3 full! I see why people want to cancel sometimes. My Ipsy this month was awesome! Like a $50+ value.. BB was maybe worth 15 and I wouldn't have bought any of the items so it was a waste. Can't win them all haha

 

[abreeskye]

Originally Posted by succexy327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I got my box yesterday and I'm wishing I hadn't changed my profile last month cause I've had all good boxes until now. I only got one thing I wanted (the lippie) and 2 products were foils.. Another was a sample and I think I'm going to email BB because I had the tube practically all the way squeezed before any would start to come out! I've had samples that aren't very full before but this one has to be less than 1/3 full!

I see why people want to cancel sometimes. My Ipsy this month was awesome! Like a $50+ value.. BB was maybe worth 15 and I wouldn't have bought any of the items so it was a waste. Can't win them all haha

Your nearly empty product wouldn't have happened to have been Supergoop would it??

 

[sabinebyrne]

Originally Posted by brio444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got my box yesterday - Box 1.  I'm pretty happy with it.  

crappy photo:

Stila stay all day lipstick in Beso - good size, reeeeally red.  Would be great for a cocktail party or something.  

Evovh conditioner - I tried this this morning and I... really like it.  A hair item from BB that I like?  Eek.  

Whish deo swipe... ermkay.

Whish body wash - also tried this morning, and found it innocuous.  Not as sicky-sweet smelling as the shave cream they sent.  

derma-e hydrating mist - I might love this.  Might just be that I'm kind of sunburnt from yesterday, but it feels really nice on slightly sunburnt skin.  Also might be full-sized??
oh, wow. this is the box I'm getting... now I understand the weight! (.7400) That is great! I'm hoping I get the Stila in the same color. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[sabinebyrne]

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


Your nearly empty product wouldn't have happened to have been Supergoop would it??

I had a Dr. Jart BB sample that was like that. I BARELY got one use out of it. 

 

[MissTrix]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by brio444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got my box yesterday - Box 1.  I'm pretty happy with it.  

crappy photo:

Stila stay all day lipstick in Beso - good size, reeeeally red.  Would be great for a cocktail party or something.  

Evovh conditioner - I tried this this morning and I... really like it.  A hair item from BB that I like?  Eek.  

Whish deo swipe... ermkay.

Whish body wash - also tried this morning, and found it innocuous.  Not as sicky-sweet smelling as the shave cream they sent.  

derma-e hydrating mist - I might love this.  Might just be that I'm kind of sunburnt from yesterday, but it feels really nice on slightly sunburnt skin.  Also might be full-sized??
oh, wow. this is the box I'm getting... now I understand the weight! (.7400) That is great! I'm hoping I get the Stila in the same color. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />


If this is the box you're getting the Stila will be the same shade. They don't randomize the colors. 

 

[Moonittude]

Here's my box for August! I'm excited that I'm getting two makeup items, but slightly uninterested in the eyeliner since it's not the Mally. Oh well, excited to get it!

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

I got that eyeliner in black a few months ago, and I wasn't very excited, because I already have a lot of black liner. But on a whim I tried it anyway, and I actually love it, maybe even more than UD. It is better than the Mally I just got.

My box is not coming until Friday (I got one of the last clicky trucks) but my box updated with my august selections. I know it isn't birchbox's fault but I am extremely unhappy with it. I got box 51. The juice beauty apple peel sensitive is actually a terrible product. It has lemon juice in it which is a skin no no, especially not something to be in a "sensitive" product. I made the mistake the other month not waiting for paula's choice beautypedia review for one of the  skin products I got from sephora (The bare essentials anti wrinkle serum/cream) and I had pustules all over my chin and face. It's because it had lavender oil in it. Lavender oil is one of the worst ingredients to put on your skin so it has no business being in an anti-wrinkle cream.  But, fine, that is just one product of the box. I also got the foot wipes. Ill use them because they are free but I really didn't think I would get foot wipes in a birchbox. The eyeliner is probably going to be in a weird funky color. The shampoo is meh to me. The foot wipes just reminder me of the neon green pen I got the other month.  The only redeeming factor is the modelco lipstick. I barely have any lipstick from my subscription boxes.   I know some other people got this box in this thread but this is the punishment box to me. Again, not birchbox fault because my profile, the products they get, (however the I can't be optimistic about the foot wipes).  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Hoping for a better next month. Ipsy better be a redeeming factor. 

I am just curious, but I've never heard before that lavender oil is bad for skin. I've been putting it in my bath water sometimes, and I have a lavender facial mist too, so I would really like to know more.

 

[missionista]

My page finally updated and I am also getting #15 (whish corrector, whish armpit thingies, mally eyeliner, all-in-one hair product and Malin/Goetz facial moisturizer).  I am really happy about this box!  The only thing going on the trade list is the hair product.  I am hoping for an exciting color of eyeliner--copper or green please, no more black and navy.  Now, if it would just arrive already...

 

[Kristine Walker]

    Fragrances and many essential oils are highly irritating to sensitive skin. Any company using them, will of course claim they are wonderful ingredients. Lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, menthol, citrus, all are sensitizing agents. Tingling is a sign of irritation, not a sign that something is "working". Products should never burn or tingle. (exception is AHA or BHA specific exfoliation products)

     I have extremely sensitive/reactive skin so I've had to really educate myself and read labels closely. I hope this info will be helpful.

 

[MissTrix]

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

My page finally updated and I am also getting #15 (whish corrector, whish armpit thingies, mally eyeliner, all-in-one hair product and Malin/Goetz facial moisturizer).  I am really happy about this box!  The only thing going on the trade list is the hair product.  I am hoping for an exciting color of eyeliner--copper or green please, no more black and navy.  Now, if it would just arrive already...

I'm also happy to be getting this box! And I am hoping the same for the eyeliner. I love the looks of the green and copper liners and would love to add either to my collection. Fingers are crossed! 

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Well, I went ahead and cancelled Birchbox for now.

I am just not that excited about it lately...and when I compare how I feel about what I get from BB to all of the other subs I've gotten, it just doesn't compare. Ipsy still excites me and always gives me a good value, I have been thinking about going back to Sample Society, I really liked the one month of Lip Factory I got, I am considering going back to Starlooks, and there are more and more I'm interested in trying. 

I think it was the darned tanning wipe paired with the foot wipes that did me in (though I will at least use the foot wipes! Those and the moisturizer are the only things I will use this month, and I already have the moisturizer so they are literally the only new discovery for me...) I might come back again after I find myself missing the points, but BB, it's time for us to take a breather. Again.

 

[Marshie]

Mine finally updated & I am getting boxes 63 (https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/august-2013/august-2013-bb63) & 9 (https://www.birchbox.com/shop/birchbox-1/august-2013/august-2013-bb9). No to those foot wipes. >_>

 

[Steffi]

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

dang, i was one of the first to get my clicky truck and here I am still boxless. 

my box was supposed to arrive today according to the shipping estimate so I checked at noonish, bc I almost always get my mail by then and nothing...so I go to check my tracking info and turns out there was a notice for "attempted delivery" at 8:45 PM last night with delivery confirmation required. whaaaa

not only was I home, and not only do I not believe my mail lady (or any for that matter!) works that late but now I have to call them to pick up or arrange redelivery 

 gahhhh lol

You can actually do this via their website! I had a similar issue with a package(new work shoes) just this weekend, they were due to show up Friday, but my tracking said Notice Left at 9:48AM Friday morning(and our mail came with NO note left).  Only problem is my carrier never shows at my house before 6PM, unless it's a substitute driver. My regular carrier SUCKS.  I went online and scheduled the redelivery for the next day and put in the instructions that someone's always home(they are) and to ring the doorbell, and mentioned that they did NOT attempt delivery like they claimed they did.  He followed instructions but my mom said he looked rather angry to have to come to the door.  Oh well. The kicker?  After he went back to the truck (I'd come out by then) we saw him circle our cul-de-sac no less than five times because he forgot to put crap in people's boxes.  No wonder he's always late.

 

[PeridotCricket]

Android. Samsung Vitality/Admire. Usually it's fine with any website. I doubt there's room to download another app., but I think I'll give it a try and see about downloading a different browser.

Last month I temporarily downloaded the Puffin app for android & it let me do my reviews from my phone! I deleted it right after but may get it again! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I might try Puffin. I tried Firefox last night. It was slow as molasses loading pages. It crashed on the Birchbox homepage, the Influenster homepage, and it wouldn't let me scroll on Facebook. I'm thinking Firefox is just not compatible with my phone.

 

[ttanner2005]

Originally Posted by LifesLilMystery /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Getting box 6 and 48! Looks great for the most part! Think there will always be 1 thing in every box that is me. Stalking Post Office next few days

I'm getting 48 as well.  Not too happy with the tan towel, but at least we get to review 6 products.

 

[ttanner2005]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by Holly120 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by peridotcricket /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Android. Samsung Vitality/Admire. Usually it's fine with any website. I doubt there's room to download another app., but I think I'll give it a try and see about downloading a different browser.
Last month I temporarily downloaded the Puffin app for android & it let me do my reviews from my phone! I deleted it right after but may get it again!

I might try Puffin. I tried Firefox last night. It was slow as molasses loading pages. It crashed on the Birchbox homepage, the Influenster homepage, and it wouldn't let me scroll on Facebook. I'm thinking Firefox is just not compatible with my phone.

I use puffin for birhbox.

 

[jkfinl]

I'm changing my profile to limit skin products since I just bought a full size skin product. It'll be fun to see if it makes a difference.

 

[jkfinl]

Can we review full size products we purchase from BB for points? Anybody know

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Originally Posted by jkfinl /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Can we review full size products we purchase from BB for points? Anybody know

No, you can only get points for what you get in your Birchbox. You can review any product, just not for points.

 

[jkfinl]

Should be getting my box today!!