Birchbox November 2012

[iluvteffy]

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

I got my primer through birchbox a few months back and it has an off smell, kinda fishy. Anyone else notice that? Im getting another through beauty army so i guess i can compare and contrast, but Im curious if anyone experienced it too...

I thought I was the only one who noticed that. If it wasn't for that odd smell I'd love it

 

[jannie135]

I want to add my pen preferences too!!!

I don't like gel pens because they feather on some times of paper, they smear easily, I always get some all over my hands and sometimes my face, and I make more writing mistakes lol!!!

I prefer ball point pens, but sometimes the cheap ones annoy me because they won't write on certain surfaces..

My favorite:: Pilot Easy Touch! BEST PEN EVER!!!!!

ALSO:::

Does anyone else FIFO their makeup? lol.... I FIFO everything... journals, pens, makeup, etc... OCD much? lol

 

[zorabell]

Originally Posted by Yolanda Horton /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I think your missing the pump you should be able to take the top off and just pump and it comes out in small pea size amounts

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

Quote:

OK, I feel really dumb asking this but I also got the YG mineral primer from Beauty Army and I can't figure out how to get the sample out of its bottle. It's a screw top with a little spring thing that goes about 1/4" into the bottle.  No pump or applicator.  The primer is very thick and doesn't flow out on its own.  Am I missing something obvious??  Or do I just need to repurpose an applicator from something else?

From what I believe the pump is an airless one, so there might be too much air in it to start pushing out the product. I know neither of my primers look like they have a pump but they still work fine so long as there is no large air bubble at the top.

 

[Missglammygirl]

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


I thought I was the only one who noticed that. If it wasn't for that odd smell I'd love it

lol!  Ive been weary of using it becuase of the smell... nice to know im not alone with that!

 

[lovelockdown]

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

http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Cristal-1-0mm-Black-MSLP16-Blk/dp/B004F9QBE6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1350960580&sr=8-2

I couldn't resist.

I actually use these pens and love them...lol. But I bought them for a way cheaper price somewhere. I've been meaning to get more =P

 

[Jackieblue]

Would not be happy with a pen. Pens do nothing for my beauty regimen.

The Birchbox threads could use some humor lately though!!

Enjoy these funny and snarky reviews of "lady pens" on Amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Cristal-1-0mm-Black-MSLP16-Blk/dp/B004F9QBE6?tag=vglnkc7196-20

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B004FTGJUW/ref=cm_cr_pr_top_helpful?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0

Ellen also jumped on the bandwagon with some really funny stuff:


Now...back to our $10 deluxe sample, non-pen (unless it's an eyeliner pen) beauty boxes!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Jackieblue]

Oops, someone did post one of those links. Sorry to repeat.

 

[MissLindaJean]

Maybe Eyeko will make an appearance again? Since it was supposed to last month and there was some issue? I'd happily take a black or navy shade. I adore the two I have!

 

[queenofperil]

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

Oops, someone did post one of those links. Sorry to repeat.

The Ellen video was great. I would laugh if I got lady pens in my Birchbox. Off topic, but I just gave myself a good idea. Race my October and November Birchboxes to see which one gets here first. Winner gets to be doodled on with a lady pen! 

I don't have anything that I hope will be in the November Birchbox. If I got a matte eyeshadow or blush, I'd be really happy, but those seem way too specific to be something I might expect. The olive green Eyeko liner would be cool.

 

[mellee]

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

Would not be happy with a pen. Pens do nothing for my beauty regimen.

The Birchbox threads could use some humor lately though!!

Enjoy these funny and snarky reviews of "lady pens" on Amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Cristal-1-0mm-Black-MSLP16-Blk/dp/B004F9QBE6?tag=vglnkc7196-20

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B004FTGJUW/ref=cm_cr_pr_top_helpful?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0

Ellen also jumped on the bandwagon with some really funny stuff:

THANK YOU! 

 

[Missglammygirl]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Maybe Eyeko will make an appearance again? Since it was supposed to last month and there was some issue? I'd happily take a black or navy shade. I adore the two I have!

Hopefully! do they have brown? Im getting a black through trade... Purple or olive sounds pretty though. I got the turquoise and didnt really care for the color. o

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

Would not be happy with a pen. Pens do nothing for my beauty regimen.

The Birchbox threads could use some humor lately though!!

Enjoy these funny and snarky reviews of "lady pens" on Amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Cristal-1-0mm-Black-MSLP16-Blk/dp/B004F9QBE6?tag=vglnkc7196-20

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B004FTGJUW/ref=cm_cr_pr_top_helpful?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0

Ellen also jumped on the bandwagon with some really funny stuff:

ermagerd i love ellen. thank you for posting that youtube cilp! hee hee

 

[heatwebb000]

I was reading ShopSmart and they had an article about monthly subs in there.  I was excepting to see BB however it only mentioned glossy box and beauty mint.  

 

[heatwebb000]

I am on the fence about dropping one of my bb subs.  I have now signed up for Ipsy, and the look bag.  My money is getting tight around xmas (my son's b-day is xmas eve!) and I just don't know if it is worth it to have both or even one.  I was happy with both other subs this month and feel I got a better bag.  What do you think BB will be doing this holiday?

 

[zadidoll]

If you were to drop one then I would suggest looking at the price and through recent posts about both companies and see which you think is a better fit for yourself.

 

[Bflopolska]

Keeping with the food themed lifestyle extra, can we expect turkey jerky for November?

Cranberry Larabar?

 

[JessicaMarie]

Wowza, we're already speculating for November? I cannot keep up with all of you ladies. 

 

[diana16]

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

I got my primer through birchbox a few months back and it has an off smell, kinda fishy. Anyone else notice that? Im getting another through beauty army so i guess i can compare and contrast, but Im curious if anyone experienced it too...

I haven't really smelled it but I rarely use it anyways, I feel like it does nothing for my skin.

 

[italiablu]

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

I would really love to see a good eye makeup remover, something that can handle urban decay glitter liner without irritating my eyes!

Have you tried Jane Iredale magic mitt or Philosophy's Purity? I find both to be non irritating. The mitt doesn't use cleanser and it works. I am not sure how it would handle the glitter liner though.

 

[kawaiisquawks]

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

Hopefully! do they have brown? Im getting a black through trade... Purple or olive sounds pretty though. I got the turquoise and didnt really care for the color. o

I got the Olive in my July(?) BB and it's actually quite dark on me. I honestly thought it had been packaged wrong and was black instead (which I didn't mind because I love everything black) until I saw it under a super bright light and finally noticed the green peeking through LOL.