Birchbox February 2015 (Spoilers)

[TheNewMrsRivers]

@@Aab09540 I'm gonna review mine just in case it's a mistake. Seems silly to let us choose which sample when we were gonna get them all anyways!  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Sunfish]

I got box 51 I guess. It shows I'm getting :

Paula's Choice BHA Exfolient - It says it is for acne which I don't have and my profile says dry skin. (Good Job Birchbox)

Just a quick note re: the BHA exfoliant. While it can be helpful for many w/ acne, it is definitely NOT only good for acne-prone/ oily skin types. I know that this still doesn't mean you're thrilled to get skincare - I'm often not either - but if you're going to get it Paula's choice is a great brand. And no I don't have any sort of affiliation w/ them. I actually just got into using their products & am super impressed w/ their philosophy, focus on real/ true claims, ingredients that work, education, etc. BHA can be great for many types of skin including dry so you might still want to give it a go. Just wanted to let you know that in this case it may be more a factor of an overly-abridged product description rather than a product that is totally opposite of what you should be receiving (which we all know does happen also.)

If you're interested in add'l info check out the Paula's Choice website (they have much more detailed product info than on birchbox & also have a huge education section as well as "beautypedia" where they review products from all different skincare & cosmetics companies) or look them up on YouTube (they do live chats & have lots of other info posted). They are also amazing at getting back to people w/ questions via social media, email, & phone....both about their own products but also about other brands & skincare in general.

Hope this helps!

P.S. I have dry sensitive skin myself & after a LOT of research actually am just starting to use a BHA (1%) myself.

 

[Miss_Mattes]

aghhh, I'm dying! I just tried the cheat.

On my first box, I'm getting:

Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing sorbet

Clean Skin Eau de Parfum (I don't mind perfume, but most "clean" scents don't mix well with my chemistry)

Parlor Moisturizing Sea Salt Spray (my PYS)

Jules and Esther cucumber eye gel

Benefit Roller lash!!! I'm so intrigued by this product. I hope the sample for this is better than the sample for the eyeliner

For my second box, I chose the curated box

For my third (A nice treat to myself /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> )

Not the best box, but oh well.

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner (at the rate BB is sending my eyeliners, I'll never have to buy one ever again :lol:  )

Supergoop Daily correct CC Cream- have received this before, will use it 

Nelson J Beverly Hills Argan Oil 7 Moisture Healing Mask

Clean Skin Perfume (Only dupe)

Juice Beauty Green Apple cleansing gel

All in all, I'd say not a bad month!

 

[EmL]

aghhh, I'm dying! I just tried the cheat.

On my first box, I'm getting:

Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing sorbet

Clean Skin Eau de Parfum (I don't mind perfume, but most "clean" scents don't mix well with my chemistry)

Parlor Moisturizing Sea Salt Spray (my PYS)

Jules and Esther cucumber eye gel

Benefit Roller lash!!! I'm so intrigued by this product. I hope the sample for this is better than the sample for the eyeliner

For my second box, I chose the curated box

For my third (A nice treat to myself /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> )

Not the best box, but oh well.

So jealous! This was my dream box for Feb!

 

[H_D]

I really like box 2 with the mally amplifying shadow stick. Those are nice and I bet it is full sized. I like the other items in the box as well. Why couldn't my non-pys box get one like this? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[carothcj]

WHAT my RTR is out for delivery! Earliest ever. So excited.

 

[Julie Casey]

So curious what the RTR promo code is! Let us know what offer they give us (hoping there's no min order amount!)

WHAT my RTR is out for delivery! Earliest ever. So excited.

 

[ang3445]

Box photos are already showing up on instagram!

For anyone receiving the Balm lipgloss, it looks like a little more product than the Cynthia Rowley creamy stain samples.

 

[carothcj]

Alrighty, the RTR coupon is for $30 off $75 or more. The lipgloss is .25mL more than the Cynthia Rowley lip stain. All in all nice box! The dry shampoo is huge.

 

[carothcj]

Oops meant to add pictures

 

[cosmickitten]

I got box #6:

Coola Face SPF 30

Marcelle Gentle Eye Make-up Remover

BeeKind Conditioner

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

theBalm Read My Lips Lip Gloss

I really wanted theBalm lip gloss and I needed eye makeup remover so I'm pretty happy considering I cancelled my sub for Jan when I was out of town and re-subbing this month meant earning 100 BB points! So this box was basically free.

I still have an ample amount of skincare, SPF, and conditioner though. Question: how long do you suppose these samples would last unopened? I'm thinking of saving them for future use but don't know if/when they'll expire.

 

[nikkiaust17]

WHAT my RTR is out for delivery! Earliest ever. So excited.

i picked the curated box last month and had it on the 7th or 8th, so i think those may ship out first if they have them already made /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> very nice!

-and i cant really tell but is that lip gloss full size? getting it in mine as well, lol srry i cant tell by the pics 

 

[roxymama]

Has anyone used Rent the Runway before?  I have a semi-formal party to attend in March and usually I would just buy a dress from a dept. or mall store.  But now I'm thinking if I am getting this coupon I may need to try it.  I hover around a size 12 & 14 due to my chest size and I see they have a wide range of sizes thankfully. 

hmmmmm

Any tips from people who've use this service would be welcome /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[carothcj]

i picked the curated box last month and had it on the 7th or 8th, so i think those may ship out first if they have them already made /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> very nice!

-and i cant really tell but is that lip gloss full size? getting it in mine as well, lol srry i cant tell by the pics

Not full size, but it's pretty big!

 

[artlover613]

Has anyone used Rent the Runway before? I have a semi-formal party to attend in March and usually I would just buy a dress from a dept. or mall store. But now I'm thinking if I am getting this coupon I may need to try it. I hover around a size 12 & 14 due to my chest size and I see they have a wide range of sizes thankfully.

hmmmmm

Any tips from people who've use this service would be welcome /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

They send you two sizes of the dress you pick. Also you can see pictures and reviews of people who have rented that particular dress.
Also it is better to pick early and pick your dates to get availability. My daughter found a Halston dress she wanted for prom that cost $900. I was beyond thrilled to find it on RTR for $120 and used $25 coupon. I was nervous, but it all went off without a hitch. And they take care of cleaning the dress so you don't have to pay for that later either. It's a great service!

 

[ang3445]

i picked the curated box last month and had it on the 7th or 8th, so i think those may ship out first if they have them already made /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> very nice!

-and i cant really tell but is that lip gloss full size? getting it in mine as well, lol srry i cant tell by the pics 

Full size is .2 fl oz and the sample is .08 fl oz, so it's almost half-sized.

 

[Noel Snow]

Does anyone want my codes? Message me if you do. I know I won't use them. The fanciest place I ever get invited to is Panera.

 

[SDSuperChargers]

So Bummed  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I have been with bb FOREVER and now I go and do the cheat only to find I got a horrible box :scared:


amika Nourishing Mask
Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner
Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Gloss

Juice Beauty® GREEN APPLE™ Cleansing Gel

Marcelle Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover For Sensitive Eyes

I didn't choose a smaple hoping my box would be better and the makeup remover has parabens so thats a no-no (cancer risk is high in family). Was so hoping for a beauty blender sponge /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[liilak]

So Bummed  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I have been with bb FOREVER and now I go and do the cheat only to find I got a horrible box :scared:


amika Nourishing Mask
Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner
Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Gloss

Juice Beauty® GREEN APPLE™ Cleansing Gel

Marcelle Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover For Sensitive Eyes

I didn't choose a smaple hoping my box would be better and the makeup remover has parabens so thats a no-no (cancer risk is high in family). Was so hoping for a beauty blender sponge /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I looked it up and the makeup remover was paraben free? 

 

[H_D]

So Bummed  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I have been with bb FOREVER and now I go and do the cheat only to find I got a horrible box :scared:


amika Nourishing Mask
Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner
Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Gloss

Juice Beauty® GREEN APPLE™ Cleansing Gel

Marcelle Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover For Sensitive Eyes

I didn't choose a smaple hoping my box would be better and the makeup remover has parabens so thats a no-no (cancer risk is high in family). Was so hoping for a beauty blender sponge /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I've been with them forever too and these days my boxes are less than stellar. I have been with them since 2011 and have never yet received a beauty blender. Pretty sad, huh? I almost feel like the long-timers get some of the worst boxes. Seems like length of time you've been with them would factor in a bit on box selection but if it does, then it is certainly not to our advantage. If it is any comfort, I haven't had a really good box on my long-term account in several months. I look back at my old boxes and they use to be soooo much better.