Birchbox February 2014 (SPOILERS)

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Agreed about declawing  declawing was never an option for me but people ALWAYS bring it up whenever I mention my kitty playing rough. Its gotten really annoying because the concept of it is very offensive to me. I'd personally rather have the scars than potentially hurt her, but I would like to get rid of them for the wedding at least.

That's so funny that your kitties are climbers! Mine is too and she loves shoulder rides, not to mention she is extremely squirmy and fast. Usually I have to hold her down while my fiance clips, but the burrito method sounds extremely helpful, I'm definitely going to have to try it!
SoftPaws/Softclaws (can't remember which) are also an option! Many vets and groomers will apply them for you...they're little rubber caps that go on the claws. Kind of liek acrylics for kitties, haha!

And as for covering your scars for the wedding, maybe Boo Boo COver Up?

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  SoftPaws/Softclaws (can't remember which) are also an option! Many vets and groomers will apply them for you...they're little rubber caps that go on the claws. Kind of liek acrylics for kitties, haha!

And as for covering your scars for the wedding, maybe Boo Boo COver Up?
I've thought about doing this before! I might try it out and see how it works.

 

[Meggpi]

FYI Soft Paws are much easier to apply when you get a cat started young.  We rescued our little man when he was around 6 and even using the blanket burrito method he freaks out too much /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I'm planning on asking the vet next visit about getting some tranquilizers for when I have to groom his belly so we can stop paying to get him shaved under full sedation.  If I get some I'll give it another go on him, they work great.

LOOK AT ME I"M A HIGH MAINTENANCE PILE OF FLOOF



For scars, my mom loves Dermablend for covering age spots on her hands, it lasts pretty well.  Hands are hard because you wash them!

 

[LizGeary]

Anybody know why I can't post a message in the swap thread? I've got some good stuff to offer!!!

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by Meggpi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  FYI Soft Paws are much easier to apply when you get a cat started young.  We rescued our little man when he was around 6 and even using the blanket burrito method he freaks out too much /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I'm planning on asking the vet next visit about getting some tranquilizers for when I have to groom his belly so we can stop paying to get him shaved under full sedation.  If I get some I'll give it another go on him, they work great.

LOOK AT ME I"M A HIGH MAINTENANCE PILE OF FLOOF

For scars, my mom loves Dermablend for covering age spots on her hands, it lasts pretty well.  Hands are hard because you wash them!
This is definitely a good point I didn't think of. For whatever I end up getting, I think I'll apply it every night before bed, that way I can at least have approximately 8 hours of no hand washing.

 

[Amby6912]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  This is definitely a good point I didn't think of. For whatever I end up getting, I think I'll apply it every night before bed, that way I can at least have approximately 8 hours of no hand washing.
Dermablend is a foundation brand...why wear it to bed? If you want to FADE scars, I reiterate BioOil or Mederma....

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by Amby6912 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Dermablend is a foundation brand...why wear it to bed? If you want to FADE scars, I reiterate BioOil or Mederma....
I'm not familiar with dermablend's products so I was just speaking generally for whatever I purchase, since I am interested in fading scars more so than just covering - presumably whatever product I use for that purpose would have the same problems with hand washing.

 

[Meggpi]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm not familiar with dermablend's products so I was just speaking generally for whatever I purchase, since I am interested in fading scars more so than just covering - presumably whatever product I use for that purpose would have the same problems with hand washing.
I misunderstood, I was talking about covering.

I've had great success with Maderma, also when my mister had hand surgery the physical therapists had him doing vitamin E on his scar.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by Meggpi /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I misunderstood, I was talking about covering.

I've had great success with Maderma, also when my mister had hand surgery the physical therapists had him doing vitamin E on his scar.
This is good to know! And it seems really affordable and on amazon - love me some prime shipping. I can put that $32 that the Whish would have cost towards something else!

 

[wahina83]

After tweaking my profile I finally received a great box! I know several people have complained about the skin transformer being too much shimmer but I've used a couple of dabs on cheeks with foundation using beauty blender and it looks great!

 

[wadedl]

I think the Whish Gel is more for after the sun exposure. I got a mini Caudalie Divine Oil and it helped fade some scars on my knees. They were really dark and it made a huge difference. I bought the full size and hand cream after and my hands are more evenly colored now. The grape seed oil is the ingredient that helps with that and it is so moisturizing and fast absorbing.

 

[jesemiaud]

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

Anybody know why I can't post a message in the swap thread? I've got some good stuff to offer!!!
Make sure you "join" the group. That should allow you to post.

 

[CharstarWishes]

I signed up this month, I never got the email for the magazine subscription. I emailed. Birchbox. I'm still waiting to hear back from them. I'm also still waiting for my 1st box to arrive, it left Atlanta yesterday, after being there for 4 days. Hope it makes it to my home in Alabama. Monday or Tuesday.

 

[TheGlamGal]

Anyone know if when you are using a code for a free product with purchase of another product if the free product is supposed to show up in your cart or be acknowledged somewhere?  It says the code is applied, but that's the only thing I see.  Thanks!

 

[trustlust]

I'm so confused. I got an e-mail from Birchbox saying if I signed up before the 15th I would receive the February box. I signed up on the 13th, and it still says "processing". Am I getting a box this month?

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by trustlust /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I'm so confused. I got an e-mail from Birchbox saying if I signed up before the 15th I would receive the February box. I signed up on the 13th, and it still says "processing". Am I getting a box this month?
if you signed up on the 13th, you should be fine. having the weekend in between is probably causing it to say processing still. but if i had to guess, i'd imagine you'll get the box later in the month. maybe someone who signed up in the middle of the month could confirm that.

 

[kawaiimeows]

feeling accomplished!! i was so tempted to get the beauty protector oil in a full size, but i've hardly made a dent in my sample so I want to see how long it lasts, since i only require like a dab. i might just buy another sample on ebay if it lasts me a decent amount.

i don't know anything about the CC Zodiac Nail kits, but I'm a leo, and the leo kit was mint green and cute so I couldn't resist for the price.

 

[jocedun]

Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  feeling accomplished!! i was so tempted to get the beauty protector oil in a full size, but i've hardly made a dent in my sample so I want to see how long it lasts, since i only require like a dab. i might just buy another sample on ebay if it lasts me a decent amount.

i don't know anything about the CC Zodiac Nail kits, but I'm a leo, and the leo kit was mint green and cute so I couldn't resist for the price.


On a related note, I purchased the Beauty Protector spray (amongst other things) from BB on 2/1 and they emailed me on 2/5 to let me know it would be delayed until 2/12 for "unforeseen" stock issues. On 2/12, they let me know it would be delayed until 2/21 due to weather conditions. I'll be lucky if I see that spray before March. :-/ Kindof frustrating. I'll be curious to hear when they ship yours... because if it is before 2/21 I'll be very confused. 

 

[zadidoll]

I love that detangler. Here's my latest order.



I love that Line Erasing serum, my only concern is that since it's been discontinued by Anastasia that it may be an expired product. I won't know until I run the code though http://checkcosmetic.net/. As for the Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue, I'm almost out of my 1 oz container that I bought as part of a kit. It smells good and it makes my twin sons hair really nice. The Benefit Big Easy is brand new so I can't wait to try that.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by jocedun /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  On a related note, I purchased the Beauty Protector spray (amongst other things) from BB on 2/1 and they emailed me on 2/5 to let me know it would be delayed until 2/12 for "unforeseen" stock issues. On 2/12, they let me know it would be delayed until 2/21 due to weather conditions. I'll be lucky if I see that spray before March. :-/ Kindof frustrating. I'll be curious to hear when they ship yours... because if it is before 2/21 I'll be very confused. 
sounds about right, right now it says on the product page "this product will ship by 2/24" i'm curious if they'll wait to ship my whole order or do it in two installments.