Birchbox November 2012

[StellaSunshine]

I also used my BB points to order chocolate /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />.  The Chuao pods came in a cute red gift box.  I'm so glad I ordered two because I'm giving one away and keeping the other to sample these delicious flavors with hubby.



The large chocolate Potato chip bar I ordered expires 11/19/12 and was definitely past it's prime, lol.  It was hard, broken, whitish and ugly.  I emailed Birchbox so hopefully they can refund my points or replace the bar with a fresh one.  I will let you know what they say.

 

[Canny Charlene]

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

I also used my BB points to order chocolate /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />.  The Chuao pods came in a cute red gift box.  I'm so glad I ordered two because I'm giving one away and keeping the other to sample these delicious flavors with hubby.



The large chocolate Potato chip bar I ordered expires 11/19/12 and was definitely past it's prime, lol.  It was hard, broken, whitish and ugly.  I emailed Birchbox so hopefully they can refund my points or replace the bar with a fresh one.  I will let you know what they say.

The presentation looks great..but not the bar..I hope they send a new one out to you ASAP

 

[Canny Charlene]

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

I used some of my Birchbox points to get the bath cupcakes.  OMG they are so so cute!  I snapped a bunch of photos and hubby was standing there watching me until he realized you can eat them, lol, then he made a sad face and slumped away

lol they do look really good..

 

[JessP]

I used some of my Birchbox points to get the bath cupcakes.  OMG they are so so cute!  I snapped a bunch of photos and hubby was standing there watching me until he realized you can eat them, lol, then he made a sad face and slumped away.

Haha that's cute about your hubs lol. I can totally see this happening, someone waiting to "try" one of these cupcakes - they do look delicious! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[meaganola]

I am sick.  I am broke.  I see COLOR CLUB HOLOS!  I have used my points.

 

[LisaLeah]

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

The problem is that I specifically want the pink, not the kitten/rose gold/bronze.  

Sephora has the Stila kit for 10.00. It was recently restocked.

I am thinking about picking up the Stila luminizer set as a gift...but haven't tried them myself.

What did you all think of them?

How small are they?

How do they compare to other aluminizes?

Thanks!!!!!!

 

[MollyC2153]

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

Sephora has the Stila kit for 10.00. It was recently restocked.

I am thinking about picking up the Stila luminizer set as a gift...but haven't tried them myself.

What did you all think of them?

How small are they?

How do they compare to other aluminizes?

Thanks!!!!!!

To piggy  back off of that, what does one DO with a luminizer?

 

[mb214]

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

Sephora has the Stila kit for 10.00. It was recently restocked.

I am thinking about picking up the Stila luminizer set as a gift...but haven't tried them myself.

What did you all think of them?

How small are they?

How do they compare to other aluminizes?

Thanks!!!!!!

I got the rose gold Stila one. I like it. But it's very subtle, which is great for me, because i hate glittery looks. So, I think the Sephora one is a steal. But if you want a more prominent luminizer I would go with a different brand, but if you want just a subtle shine the Stila ones are good

Edit: it brightens/highlights. So I dab it in my eyelid crease, but you can put it where ever...mix it in with your foundation, place a dab below your browbone or on your cheeks

 

[gypsiemagic]

I am in Paso Robles visiting family, and found the New Packaged Chuao Chocolate Bars. 

had to get some. Got the Potato Chip, the Bread and Sea Salt and another brand Dark Chocolate bacon. 

nomnomnomnom. I love salty chocolate /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[Moonittude]

Originally Posted by MollyC2153 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

To piggy  back off of that, what does one DO with a luminizer?

Here is a chart from BB about where to put luminizer/highlighter:

http://blog.birchbox.com/post/24224204212/how-to-contour-your-face-like-a-celebrity

The cheekbones and middle of the forehead are the most important places, imo. I also put it on my eyelids and in the inside corners of each eye, unless I am wearing an eyeshadow there.

 

[LisaLeah]

Originally Posted by mb214 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I got the rose gold Stila one. I like it. But it's very subtle, which is great for me, because i hate glittery looks. So, I think the Sephora one is a steal. But if you want a more prominent luminizer I would go with a different brand, but if you want just a subtle shine the Stila ones are good

Edit: it brightens/highlights. So I dab it in my eyelid crease, but you can put it where ever...mix it in with your foundation, place a dab below your browbone or on your cheeks

Thanks for your feedback...it sounds perfect!!!!! I much prefer a more subtle shimmery look than an overly glittery one. Adding to shopping cart ASAP!!!!!

 

[FormosaHoney]

I really love the Atlier Rose perfume, it starts out all 'grandmother and earl grey tea on a Sunday afternoon with lace curtain' but then it just blooms into a full vibrant elegant, sumptuous garden, makes hanging out in front of the computer for hours on end sending out job applications, nearly a spa-like experience... 

I purchased an annual subscription to BB in early May, so November is either my 6th or 7th month and I've not seen a coupon hit my e-mail.  I've left a VM for BB.  Does anyone know what's the usual coupon for the 6-month mark?  Or do annual subscribers not get a coupon?

Can we use a coupon with points?  Thank you! 

 

[StellaSunshine]

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

I really love the Atlier Rose perfume, it starts out all 'grandmother and earl grey tea on a Sunday afternoon with lace curtain' but then it just blooms into a full vibrant elegant, sumptuous garden, makes hanging out in front of the computer for hours on end sending out job applications, nearly a spa-like experience... 

I purchased an annual subscription to BB in early May, so November is either my 6th or 7th month and I've not seen a coupon hit my e-mail.  I've left a VM for BB.  Does anyone know what's the usual coupon for the 6-month mark?  Or do annual subscribers not get a coupon?

Can we use a coupon with points?  Thank you! 

I have received a coupon every 3 months for 20% off.  Check your Spam folder and contact Birchbox if you don't find it there.  I have had no problem using the 20% coupon and points.

 

[LAtPoly]

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

I am in Paso Robles visiting family, and found the New Packaged Chuao Chocolate Bars. 

had to get some. Got the Potato Chip, the Bread and Sea Salt and another brand Dark Chocolate bacon. 

nomnomnomnom. I love salty chocolate /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

That's where I live!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Enjoying the rain, eh?

So...where did you find the chocolate?  Do share!  I'll be heading to San Luis on Monday...maybe it'll be on my way!

 

[queenofperil]

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

That's where I live!   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Enjoying the rain, eh?

So...where did you find the chocolate?  Do share!  I'll be heading to San Luis on Monday...maybe it'll be on my way!

My family has been vacationing here-ish for about 25 years (since my birth, haha). It's my favorite place in the world. Downtown San Luis Obispo is awesome.

 

[JimmyJazz]

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

Was anyone else really disappointed by the miracle skin transformer vanish (can't remember the name /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />) sample? I put some on over my moisturizer and under my makeup and my makeup didn't go on smoothly at all...it was super hard to blend. When all was said and done my foundation looked really caked on which is weird because I don't wear a lot of foundation to begin with. I was really looking forward to that sample too /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I didn't have that problem at all.  Do I think it is worth almost 60 bucks --> no.  I went easy on it though (I hate using a sample in one shot).  I also thought it worked nicely with BB cream over it.  Perhaps the foundation is too thick to go with it. Try a BB cream and see if it goes any better for ya.

 

[msdollfaced]

So excited!!! Got my box today even though none of my shipping info ever updated and it's the exact one that I wanted! 

I couldn't be happier with everything:

Oscar Blandi Spray

ModelCO Mascara

The "pillow box" with Viva la Juicy "La Fleur" and the One Love Rose Body Serum inside

$15 off coupon for Chromatic Gallerie 

Soyjoy bar

My one love serum wasted some but not much and yes, the mascara is BEYOND dry. I used it once today and I honestly can't tell the difference from my maybelline falsies but I did forget to rotate the wand to pick up the fibers so I'll see if it gets any better once I do that

 

[cskeiser]

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

Was anyone else really disappointed by the miracle skin transformer vanish (can't remember the name /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />) sample? I put some on over my moisturizer and under my makeup and my makeup didn't go on smoothly at all...it was super hard to blend. When all was said and done my foundation looked really caked on which is weird because I don't wear a lot of foundation to begin with. I was really looking forward to that sample too /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

   I finally received my box #3 today, and my Miracle Skin Transformer was missing... boo..

.. I emailed them in hopes that they still have the product to send to

   me versus crediting me points....

 

[sillylilly05]

So do we not get 10 points for feedback anymore??????????? What the heck!!

 

[Lainy]

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

So do we not get 10 points for feedback anymore??????????? What the heck!!

I left feedback last night and got 10 points for each item.