Birchbox November 2012

[queenofperil]

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

Lol. It looks like a spice jar. I so wish I had thought of that when I used to bake and had creme of tarter powder or cinnamon sitting in the cupboard for 2 years instead of throwing it out when I hadn't used it in so long. But now I don't even use my oven, so no old spices to dump and reuse the containers.

Oh wow. Derp. Thanks.

 

[Kristin1387]

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

I loved the stuff in #1, but really only because I love St. Tropez and can't get enough of everything they make. They are really generous samples, and the Alterna is a product from them I haven't sampled. If you get another 2, the lip pencil will still be the same color, so I say go for the different products!

Thanks! I think I'm going to go with kit3 then /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I've have an alterna sample and it smells sooo good and lasts a while.  

 

[gypsiemagic]

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

Lol. It looks like a spice jar. I so wish I had thought of that when I used to bake and had creme of tarter powder or cinnamon sitting in the cupboard for 2 years instead of throwing it out when I hadn't used it in so long. But now I don't even use my oven, so no old spices to dump and reuse the containers.

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


Where'd you get that? Kind of want it to put my Lush Dusting Powder in.

It is an empty dry shampoo container from fortune cookie soap summer soap box. my boyfriend is obsessed with dry shampoo (i keep reminding him they are not a replacement for a real shampoo lol) but he used up the entire thing, since it smelled better than the Lush No Drought, which is what he is left with now. 

It reminds me of the cheese and pepper flake shakers from pizza places 

 

[zadidoll]

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

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



I am so ready for both my dry shampoo samples /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 
Where'd you get that? Kind of want it to put my Lush Dusting Powder in.


I don't know where she bought hers HOWEVER you can reuse old seasoning salt containers or if your store has a bulk foods section look there for empty containers like that. It usually sells for about $1.50 to $3 depending on the store and size of the container.

Originally Posted by peridotcricket /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Lol. It looks like a spice jar. I so wish I had thought of that when I used to bake and had creme of tarter powder or cinnamon sitting in the cupboard for 2 years instead of throwing it out when I hadn't used it in so long. But now I don't even use my oven, so no old spices to dump and reuse the containers.

Next time you ever have old cinnamon, nutmeg or all-spice in your cupboard don't toss it! If you have a fire place and pine cones you can make cinnamon/nutmeg/all-spice infused pine cones to toss in the fire place during the winter.

 

[wishinstar777]

I just checked my page and I'm getting box 3--couldn't be happier  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Has anyone gotten a Stila luminizer sample yet? I'm really hoping for the pinkish or white shade...bronze just doesn't work on me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Box twins! I also hope there's variety of colors for the Luminizer.

 

[denise89]

I got this box 

I'm really happy with the mascara and the oscar blandi, been wanting to try it! I like the cupcake bath bomb too but I do not have a bath tub. I really don't care for the soy joy and caldrea soap, those are downers for me.

Overall, I'm happy. I feel like birchbox redeemed themselves for me. All I wanted was a full sized product and I got one finally! I feel like everyone has one full sized in their box this time too.

 

[sillylilly05]

This is my box! Which i love! But my eyeliner was broken..what do i need to do? Do i need to take pictures and send them an email or can i just tell them that it was broken?

November Box 15

1. Jouer Fragrance Cornucopia
2. Lulu Organics® Lavender + Clary Sage Hair Powder
3. ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss
4. SOYJOY Cranberry Snack Packs
5. Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner

 

[Missglammygirl]

Originally Posted by denise89 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got this box 

I'm really happy with the mascara and the oscar blandi, been wanting to try it! I like the cupcake bath bomb too but I do not have a bath tub. I really don't care for the soy joy and caldrea soap, those are downers for me.

Overall, I'm happy. I feel like birchbox redeemed themselves for me. All I wanted was a full sized product and I got one finally! I feel like everyone has one full sized in their box this time too.

tip for the soap, Carry them in your purse, I do because you never know when youll be in a bathroom somewhere with no soap... Its been a lifesaver for me because I work as a (go to different stores) rep for a coffee company and sometimes, I'll go to a store and they wont have soap on hand to wash hands/  wash pieces of the dirty machines.

 

[Missglammygirl]

Originally Posted by sillylilly05 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

This is my box! Which i love! But my eyeliner was broken..what do i need to do? Do i need to take pictures and send them an email or can i just tell them that it was broken?

November Box 15

1. Jouer Fragrance Cornucopia
2. Lulu Organics® Lavender + Clary Sage Hair Powder
3. ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss
4. SOYJOY Cranberry Snack Packs
5. Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner

I think you can just tell them. I sent a pic for good measure when my M&G shampoo leaked, but I don't think its needed.

 

[Missglammygirl]

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




It is an empty dry shampoo container from fortune cookie soap summer soap box. my boyfriend is obsessed with dry shampoo (i keep reminding him they are not a replacement for a real shampoo lol) but he used up the entire thing, since it smelled better than the Lush No Drought, which is what he is left with now. 

It reminds me of the cheese and pepper flake shakers from pizza places 

Lol about the replacement for shampoo!

 

[heartsandwhimsy]

I do recognize that brand! I am in Northern California and we have Ulta so I will check there : ). Thanks! How do I respond to a specific post on here?

 

[calexxia]

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




It is an empty dry shampoo container from fortune cookie soap summer soap box. my boyfriend is obsessed with dry shampoo (i keep reminding him they are not a replacement for a real shampoo lol) but he used up the entire thing, since it smelled better than the Lush No Drought, which is what he is left with now. 

It reminds me of the cheese and pepper flake shakers from pizza places 

And, ya know, it could be amusing to find cute shakers at the thrift store for putting such things in...

 

[denise89]

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

tip for the soap, Carry them in your purse, I do because you never know when youll be in a bathroom somewhere with no soap... Its been a lifesaver for me because I work as a (go to different stores) rep for a coffee company and sometimes, I'll go to a store and they wont have soap on hand to wash hands/  wash pieces of the dirty machines.

I was planning to do that! That is a good idea, I'm a total germaphobe. I'm too obsessed with my hand sanitizer lol. It's really bad. I hate it when bathrooms do not have soap, so yes this can be handy.

 

[PAsh]

I'll have the modelko lipgloss, not sure which color, but I'd love to trade. I'm looking for the cupcake bath bomb, the Sumita liner, the miracle skin cream, or even the nail polish. Let me know if you're interested!

I have the bath bomb (the white one), i'd love to trade for the gloss. I dont have any other things you mentioned. Let me know if it works.

 

[sleepykat]

Originally Posted by heartsandwhimsy /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I do recognize that brand! I am in Northern California and we have Ulta so I will check there : ). Thanks! How do I respond to a specific post on here?

Click on the button that says Quote below the specific post and it will show up in your Reply box near the bottom of the screen.

 

[sleepykat]

Originally Posted by sillylilly05 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

This is my box! Which i love! But my eyeliner was broken..what do i need to do? Do i need to take pictures and send them an email or can i just tell them that it was broken?

November Box 15

1. Jouer Fragrance Cornucopia
2. Lulu Organics® Lavender + Clary Sage Hair Powder
3. ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss
4. SOYJOY Cranberry Snack Packs
5. Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner

I've had broken products twice from Birchbox. I doubt that it's necessary, but I did e-mail them photos both times. They replaced the one item lickety-split for me, and the other item they credited me for a free box since they were out of stock.

 

[girlwithclass]

Looks like I'll be getting box #9 this month (seems to be a pretty popular one so far, too!)


I'm mostly excited.. but slightly indifferent. This box is definitely better than my box last month but I think I am getting to the point where I'm just 'sampled out' 

 

I will definitely make use of all of the items in my box this month and that is always a HUGE plus! Not any of the products I had originally hoped for, but I like the sound of all of the scents (the hair powder - lavender, mox lip butter - pomegranate (I hope??), One Love Organics body serum (crossing my fingers for the lavender!)). I have so many samples of mascara I need to use up! (oddly enough I am most excited for the mascara in this box! hehe)  Also really overwhelmed with all of the lippies I've been receiving through subs.
Least excited for the mens cologne 

  oh well.. hopefully I actually like the scent and will be able to enjoy it by making the boyfriend wear it. hah
 

I am really impressed with how quick shipping has been this month - my box should be here on Tuesday (I'm in AZ) and the last two months I'd been receiving them at the very END of the month so this is a big difference and I'm really happy about it (especially considering Sandy 

)


So, I think at least for December.. I'm taking a BB break. I've accumulated $60 worth of points to spend in the BB shop so I need to look around and will hopefully be putting those to use this month - super excited about it! I've been off and on subbed with BB, but December of last year was my first month with them and I wasn't impressed with that box at all (I'm assuming it was a welcome box, and I didn't really know what to expect since it was my first subscription box, but it was so underwhelming and I think I trashed most of it..

 - glad I decided to give BB another shot. I have been mostly happy with my boxes since!) but basically.. I'm thinking about how lame that box was last year and it makes me feel like skipping December this year won't be so hard for me. 

 

[gypsiemagic]

Originally Posted by sillylilly05 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

This is my box! Which i love! But my eyeliner was broken..what do i need to do? Do i need to take pictures and send them an email or can i just tell them that it was broken?

November Box 15

1. Jouer Fragrance Cornucopia
2. Lulu Organics® Lavender + Clary Sage Hair Powder
3. ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss
4. SOYJOY Cranberry Snack Packs
5. Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner

Okay, so now that like all of the eyeliners are broken, I am so scared to get mine, I feel horrible asking for points, since I am a points hoarder there is no way they make money off of my shop purchases. I am getting box 15, wondering if there is any variation in the liner colors or just black? I got the sumita brow concealer a few months ago and use it almost everyday, it seriously covers over any little stray hairs that pop up between tweezings.

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

Lol about the replacement for shampoo!

He kind of only cares about his hair. He's always using random products of mine in the shower, and always asking about what to do to make his hair do different things. He's the one on the left, lots of fluff going on, I seriously hope our kids get his hair, its SO BEAUTIFUL. and the longest thickest black eyelashes. Persians get all the pretty traits.

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

And, ya know, it could be amusing to find cute shakers at the thrift store for putting such things in...

oooh prettyyy idea /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[sleepykat]

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


Ehh opposite opinion over here.

the cool new thing is to have the fibers and the mascara separate so you can control how much and where you put the fibers (like outside lashes only for a pretty cat eye)

Everybody went kinds bananas over the toofaced version, but I am drowning in mascara so I haven't bought any in a year, but I am thinking about getting just a tube of the fibers, just haven't gotten around to it yet.

How do you apply the fibers when they are separate? Do they just stick to wet mascara, or do they have their own medium to bind them?

 

[gypsiemagic]

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


How do you apply the fibers when they are separate? Do they just stick to wet mascara, or do they have their own medium to bind them?

it goes mascara, fibers, mascara /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />