Birchbox August 2013

[msbelle]

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

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

Something in that Nicole Richie was gross to me. I haven't received Aerie yet. But I don't mind getting a few duds, the better ones make it worth it for me. And yeah, when they did the profile thing for the perfume I immediately checked perfume addict because I thought some of the better boxes had perfume. I'm also looking for something new so they can send me all the Harvey Prince they have.

I haven't received the Atelier yet either and I'd love to try it. Many were raving about the Folle de Joie so I'm hoping to get that one, too. Juicy, I'd like to have an opt out on the drop down for that one.
The Atelier scents are great--though I seem to have a problem with it lasting on me.  I particularly love the Orange Sanguine.  If you contact them via their website, they'll send you samples for free.  After I sampled the Orange Sanguine in BB, I stopped by their store in NYC and received a few samples of the other scents.  

Thank you! I did go on their website and they have a sample section where you can buy them. So I went ahead and ordered the set with all 11 scents. Oh boy, I can't wait to get these. Thank you so much!

 

[Jazbot]

Just got my box and was missing the coastal scents sample!!! I got the Model Co lipstick in the orange like color....more coral on my lips and I like the smell...more miss jessies...yay...not really...tan towel nay and the very little tube of the face cleanser. It smells good, I will try it out...but a sample short! I am not happy about that!

 

[audiophilekate]

Both of my boxes showed up a day early.

Box 1:
Malin+Goetz Grapefruit Face Cleanser
Coastal Scents Eye Shadow Quad in Prom Queen (I actually like and was hoping for this)
Juice Beauty Oil-free Moisturizer
ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick in Dusk Till Dawn
ShowStoppers Designer Fashion Tape
  Box 2: Dr. Jart+ Premium BB Cream
Jasmine Seven Fresh Feet Wipes ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick in Disco Fever Violet Oasis 100% Organic Argan Oil TanTowel Classic Formula Self-Tan Towelettes

Yay for having an excuse to update my trade list!

 

[Meggpi]

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

Thank you! I did go on their website and they have a sample section where you can buy them. So I went ahead and ordered the set with all 11 scents. Oh boy, I can't wait to get these. Thank you so much!

11 scents--whyyyy did you mention this?  Just ordered!  Fragrance hoarding problems!

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

Thank you! I did go on their website and they have a sample section where you can buy them. So I went ahead and ordered the set with all 11 scents. Oh boy, I can't wait to get these. Thank you so much!

I've also noticed a staying power problem with Atelier, but their scents are so musky and sexy that I just love them so much. I've tried Rose Anonyme and Mistral Patchouli and they're amazing.

 

[msbelle]

Originally Posted by Meggpi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
11 scents--whyyyy did you mention this?  Just ordered!  Fragrance hoarding problems!

Uh...she started it! 

Mostly all we have around here is the usual department store fragrances, and not that many of those. So I was very happy to see I could try out something different. I'm going to have to check out more websites.    

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

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

Uh...she started it! 

Mostly all we have around here is the usual department store fragrances, and not that many of those. So I was very happy to see I could try out something different. I'm going to have to check out more websites.    

Welcome to MUT--Enablers R Us.  

 

[kira685]

has anyone received box 21? wondering what color the lippie is

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

Uh...she started it! 

Mostly all we have around here is the usual department store fragrances, and not that many of those. So I was very happy to see I could try out something different. I'm going to have to check out more websites.    

Juliette Has a Gun has a frangrance sampler pack that a lot of ladies here ordered a while back. Their scents remind me of Atelier. And if you decide to order a perfume from them after that you get a credit or something like that for ordering the sample pack. If you're interested in trying out more fragrances!

 

[msbelle]

Originally Posted by Lanai12 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by msbelle /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Yes! This is my box so hopefully I get Kitty. That's the shade I've wanted to try since I saw them last month. If this works for me I'll get the set

Now if my tracking would just update...
I got this box too and the lippie color is Kitty. The only thing I'm not excited about are the Miss Jessie's samples. I don't have the patience for these types of products I love this kind of thing so this is actually a very good box for me. Any kind of hair or face mask, send it my way. I was thinking of taking some time off from BB but I'll stay for a while longer, lol.

Still no tracking. :/

 

[jkfinl]

Comeon Mr. Mailman speed it up.

 

[Jeaniney]

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

Juliette Has a Gun has a frangrance sampler pack that a lot of ladies here ordered a while back. Their scents remind me of Atelier. And if you decide to order a perfume from them after that you get a credit or something like that for ordering the sample pack. If you're interested in trying out more fragrances!

 Ooo.. good to know! Thanks!  

 

[casey anne]

Has anyone received box 35 yet?  I'm dying to see a pic!  Mine is taking its sweet time getting to me!

 

[sabinebyrne]

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

Juliette Has a Gun has a frangrance sampler pack that a lot of ladies here ordered a while back. Their scents remind me of Atelier. And if you decide to order a perfume from them after that you get a credit or something like that for ordering the sample pack. If you're interested in trying out more fragrances!

I like the places that do that, if you get a sample pack. Juliette stuff is way too strong for me. Ineke makes some really nice ones, though and they also do samplers with the credit towards a larger one. And their packaging is gorgeous!

I DO love the look of the Juliette bullet sprays though. I wish I could put a different perfume in that atomizer!

 

[msbelle]

Oh, yes, I was hoping for the Juliette sample also. Off to check out Juliette and Ineke. I should be able to find something I love with all these scents. And I'll have enough samples to change it up as well. Thanks!

 

[mirandamanda]

For anyone who got the Stila lippie, I was just now able to review it for points /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> which I then used 

 

[sabinebyrne]

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

Oh, yes, I was hoping for the Juliette sample also. Off to check out Juliette and Ineke. I should be able to find something I love with all these scents. And I'll have enough samples to change it up as well. Thanks!

If you write to both of those companies and ask very nicely for one or two specific samples, they might send it to you. Both of them sent me a couple, but I got the impression they don't do it a lot. Ineke even gave me an extra! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[gluegungeisha]

ugh, i got this box:

stila stay all day® liquid lipstick
Whish Hair Inhibiting Deodorant Swipes
Whish Exfoliating Body Wash
KMS® California FREESHAPE hot flex spray
OC8® Professional Mattifying Gel
 
i'm not very happy, mainly because i got 2 whish samples, when a few months ago i got the blueberry shave cream and gave it the lowest possible marks i could. it was sooo gross smelling i didn't even use it. so i have no clue why they would send me 2 more samples of that brand. also, i am so pale that the BRIGHT RED lipstick looks so stupid on me, i'm more of a rose colored lipstick girl. the pore mattifying gel sample is about the size of a quarter and i'm pretty sure i put something in my profile about not wanting hair samples. i don't mean to be so negative, but this box blows!
 
on the other hand, i have been sooo impressed with ipsy lately, they really have stepped up their game and i am almost never upset over what i get.
 
i think i am going to quit birchbox, it's been 18 boxes and they just seem to send me smaller lesser quality samples

 

[JC327]

Originally Posted by cbs73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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


Oh really? Ok, well maybe I am excited for it then /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Trust me, the Sumita eyeliner is fantastic.  Has great staying power!  I got the black one as a sample and used it until it was a nub! 

I got a blue one in March, I use it in my water line all the time and it last all day.

 

[kawaiimeows]

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

ugh, i got this box:

stila stay all day® liquid lipstick
Whish Hair Inhibiting Deodorant Swipes
Whish Exfoliating Body Wash
KMS® California FREESHAPE hot flex spray
OC8® Professional Mattifying Gel
 
i'm not very happy, mainly because i got 2 whish samples, when a few months ago i got the blueberry shave cream and gave it the lowest possible marks i could. it was sooo gross smelling i didn't even use it. so i have no clue why they would send me 2 more samples of that brand. also, i am so pale that the BRIGHT RED lipstick looks so stupid on me, i'm more of a rose colored lipstick girl. the pore mattifying gel sample is about the size of a quarter and i'm pretty sure i put something in my profile about not wanting hair samples. i don't mean to be so negative, but this box blows!
 
on the other hand, i have been sooo impressed with ipsy lately, they really have stepped up their game and i am almost never upset over what i get.
 
i think i am going to quit birchbox, it's been 18 boxes and they just seem to send me smaller lesser quality samples
Past reviews don't have any bearing on future samples. But, FWIW, the Whish Body Wash smells amazing. Though this is coming from someone who liked the blueberry shaving cream. But the body wash definitely is not as sweet and weird scented as the blueberry. Also I think writing off an entire brand based on one product is pretty limiting.