Birchbox February 2014 (SPOILERS)

[elizabethrose]

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

Personally this was my worst BB yet but it would take a lot for me to cancel it. I did cancel Ipsy last month because I usually only use 2 products(one time one and a couple of times 3) every month. The only thing I have considered rebuying was more Zoya polish but I have bought stuff I loved from BB quite often. I have never saved more than $20 in points because I want something I tried before I reach that. Most the time I only have $10 before buying. Right now I have too much stuff so I am almost at $30 but that the 1st time in a year and a half.
If I was just starting a makeup collection I could find Ipsy more appealing I think.
BTW for anyone who liked the Jouer crackers I got one at Nordsrtom Rack for $3.95 today.

WHAAAAT.  Nordstrom Rack, I'm on my way!!  And I agree about Ipsy/Birchbox.  I loved Ipsy for a few months when I was building up my collection and just trying to learn about color and technique and mess with makeup.  It also helped build up colors I'd never buy- like.. HOT PINK BLUSH (coral blush everyday forever user).  But Birchbox gave me all of my HG products, the ones I know work and will go back to day after day to always look top notch.  I'll agree that my box this month wasn't *fantastic* for me, but a lot of other people liked it.  I just wanted to sample different items than what I got before I buy (Beauty Protector Oil, I'm so glad I traded for you and I cannot wait for you to get here.).  I loved Ipsy when I did it, and now that I have makeup coming out of my ears, Birchbox can send me all the tea they have /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[feisty1]

I am hoping, eventually, Birchbox will carry Tatcha skin care. I love it so much but want to try more of the line.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Excuse the mess. This is pre clean up. I know using Seche Vite on a3 free polish (OPI alpine site plus the sheer tints) was a rookie mistake but it was the only top coat I had. Lol I wanted to do this look the second birchbox uploaded the tutorial. Does anyone else find the Sheer tints to be extra super gloopy? I got the purple in my box and I bought the blue. Both colors/sizes had a sort of "webby" thing going on like how a glue gun gets all stringy after you put down a glob. There's also a tonnnn of air bubbles even though I didn't shake. Maybe I did it wrong? I'm not a nail art/polish kinda gal so I might not even know what I'm talking about. I want to love this but I feel like I wasted points. I love OPI too so I'm kinda bummed now that I've tried the sheer tints on all 10 fingers /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ETA: changed the pic. Super fuzzy. Also, there's a lot of shine going on so *that much* white as seen in the pic actually isn't shining through. It's nicely translucent

 

[camel11]

I.agree, they are so. Gloopy. I was so disappointed. The pink didn't even with for that look......

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I.agree, they are so. Gloopy. I was so disappointed. The pink didn't even with for that look......

Ugh. I'm sorry for being such an indecisive one when we were swapping. The purple was AWESOME on one nail but I feel like keeping the bottle open or SOMETHING just bade it so terrible. I've never made a return with BB when purchasing something with all points but this seriously sucks. The Seche Vite plus top coat tint plus the 3 layers it took to get the white to be opaque are making my nails feel like a hot mess. In theory this could be a cute look for like Easter but... In execution not so much.

 

[Rachel S]

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Excuse the mess. This is pre clean up. I know using Seche Vite on a3 free polish (OPI alpine site plus the sheer tints) was a rookie mistake but it was the only top coat I had. Lol I wanted to do this look the second birchbox uploaded the tutorial.

Does anyone else find the Sheer tints to be extra super gloopy? I got the purple in my box and I bought the blue. Both colors/sizes had a sort of "webby" thing going on like how a glue gun gets all stringy after you put down a glob. There's also a tonnnn of air bubbles even though I didn't shake. Maybe I did it wrong? I'm not a nail art/polish kinda gal so I might not even know what I'm talking about. I want to love this but I feel like I wasted points. I love OPI too so I'm kinda bummed now that I've tried the sheer tints on all 10 fingers

ETA: changed the pic. Super fuzzy. Also, there's a lot of shine going on so *that much* white as seen in the pic actually isn't shining through. It's nicely translucent

I haven't tried my sheer tints yet, but I know when my other polishes get gloopy I drop in a little polish remover and shake them up. It helps A LOT!

 

[Antidentite]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachel S /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I haven't tried my sheer tints yet, but I know when my other polishes get gloopy I drop in a little polish remover and shake them up. It helps A LOT!
You can buy polish thinner at sallys for about $4, I use it to revive my older polishes

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

I haven't tried my sheer tints yet, but I know when my other polishes get gloopy I drop in a little polish remover and shake them up. It helps A LOT!

I know polish thinner is a thing I'm just too lazy to go out and get it lol. Plus I don't wanna spend money to get something I got for free to work, yanno? I've heard that using polish remover to thin actually isn't that good but I'm glad it works for you! Anyone know if returns are easy with BB? Lol polishes weren't what I had in mind, my pick 2 was covered in foundation of sorts (did not order foundation nor did my pick 2 contain foundation)... Hopefully the Chauo bar is good or else this would be a totally bad order of my own selection!!

 

[Rachel S]

Quote: Originally Posted by Antidentite /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  You can buy polish thinner at sallys for about $4, I use it to revive my older polishes

I didn't know there was such a thing as polish thinner!

 

[Rachel S]

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


I know polish thinner is a thing I'm just too lazy to go out and get it lol. Plus I don't wanna spend money to get something I got for free to work, yanno? I've heard that using polish remover to thin actually isn't that good but I'm glad it works for you!

Anyone know if returns are easy with BB?

Lol polishes weren't what I had in mind, my pick 2 was covered in foundation of sorts (did not order foundation nor did my pick 2 contain foundation)... Hopefully the Chauo bar is good or else this would be a totally bad order of my own selection!!

What do you mean you heard it isn't that good? As in, it's bad for the polish or it doesn't work? I didn't even know polish thinner existed. My mom showed me the remover trick when I was just a girl and I've been doing it ever since.

 

[meaganola]

What do you mean you heard it isn't that good? As in, it's bad for the polish or it doesn't work? I didn't even know polish thinner existed. My mom showed me the remover trick when I was just a girl and I've been doing it ever since.

It will eventually destroy the polish. Get a bottle of Seche Vite Restore, especially if you use Seche Vite top coat!

 

[Rachel S]

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


It will eventually destroy the polish. Get a bottle of Seche Vite Restore, especially if you use Seche Vite top coat!

Ohh ok. Luckily I don't have to do it often, only on my really old polishes and only a tiny bit... But I will definitely look into getting the polish thinner. I've never used Seche Vite products but I've heard good things!

 

[puppymomofthree]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachel S /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
Ohh ok. Luckily I don't have to do it often, only on my really old polishes and only a tiny bit... But I will definitely look into getting the polish thinner. I've never used Seche Vite products but I've heard good things!
There are a few out there.  Basically what the polish remover does is break down the bonds in the polish, while the thinners or revivers re-introduce the chemicals that help keep the polishes from getting too thick before the air gets to them, so it is better for the long-term health of your polish.  (My undergraduate degree in chemistry is coming back to haunt me!) 

 

 

[feemia]

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Originally Posted by Rachel S /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I didn't know there was such a thing as polish thinner!


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


I know polish thinner is a thing I'm just too lazy to go out and get it lol.

You can use rubbing alcohol if you don't have polish thinner.  It's not as effective, but it's preferable to using polish remover.

Polish remover shortens the life of your polish and can make the color look dull.

Here's an example of what could happen over time if you use polish remover to thin.



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[puppymomofthree]

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


I know polish thinner is a thing I'm just too lazy to go out and get it lol. Plus I don't wanna spend money to get something I got for free to work, yanno? I've heard that using polish remover to thin actually isn't that good but I'm glad it works for you!

Anyone know if returns are easy with BB?

Lol polishes weren't what I had in mind, my pick 2 was covered in foundation of sorts (did not order foundation nor did my pick 2 contain foundation)... Hopefully the Chauo bar is good or else this would be a totally bad order of my own selection!!
Just e-mail them and they should send you a shipping label.

 

[thinkpink7l7]

Excuse the mess. This is pre clean up. I know using Seche Vite on a3 free polish (OPI alpine site plus the sheer tints) was a rookie mistake but it was the only top coat I had. Lol I wanted to do this look the second birchbox uploaded the tutorial. Does anyone else find the Sheer tints to be extra super gloopy? I got the purple in my box and I bought the blue. Both colors/sizes had a sort of "webby" thing going on like how a glue gun gets all stringy after you put down a glob. There's also a tonnnn of air bubbles even though I didn't shake. Maybe I did it wrong? I'm not a nail art/polish kinda gal so I might not even know what I'm talking about. I want to love this but I feel like I wasted points. I love OPI too so I'm kinda bummed now that I've tried the sheer tints on all 10 fingers /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ETA: changed the pic. Super fuzzy. Also, there's a lot of shine going on so *that much* white as seen in the pic actually isn't shining through. It's nicely translucent

What happens with using Seche Vite on 3 free nail polishes? It's my HG top coat! Here is my manicure with the purple, on top of three layers of a very pale purple Essie.

I don't mind how thick it is actually. I find that it helps the top coat apply very well in one even layer. That's the one thing I don't love is that if you don't apply it perfectly even, it's not very forgiving in terms of hiding that.

 

[reepy]

Funny, I don't have a problem with SV on 3-free polishes.  I know I've read that it "shrinks" for some people, but that's not the case for me. 

 

[katiecoll]

Just got my replacement box today from the broken BP oil. Got the exact same box as before, which I'm happy-ish with. I got the BP oil (yay!!!), the soap (boooo), the Cynthia rowley liquid liner (didn't need two of these), juicy couture la la Malibu (yay!), and tea (meh).

 

[leelee82]

Anyone get the birchbox finds box?? How do you like it?

 

[angienharry]

Anyone get the birchbox finds box?? How do you like it?

Not yet. It's shipping s.l.o.w.l.y