Birchbox October 2012
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Finally got a chance to try the Embryolisse lait-creme (one of the products I was excited about in BB.... which turned out to be two foil packets B|)
I'm undecided on the product after one use (obviously). I love how dense and creme-y it is, but I'm wondering it's okay enough for sensitive skin like mine. : My skin feels vaguely burn-y tingly after one use, though I'm wondering if it's because I tried to slather all 2mL of the product one because it felt like a waste to not use up the entire packet (in contrast, I get about 2-3 mo out of a 50mL jar of the body shop face creme...so....) It's not as bad as some other things I've tried so I'm like... just wondering whether or not my skin is being unhappy with me or some other weird combination of events.
The only distinct downside is the fact that the creme does smell like milk. I'm a lesser level of lactose intolerable, and even though it's not going in my stomach to digest, I always vaguely associate the smell of milk with being slightly ill. Sigh.
I'm going to try the other packet tomorrow. I don't think it's going to change my opinion too much. Two uses is not enough to make me shell out $16 for 30mL of face creme.
I wonder if I email the company maybe we could get more samples...
I'm undecided on the product after one use (obviously). I love how dense and creme-y it is, but I'm wondering it's okay enough for sensitive skin like mine. : My skin feels vaguely burn-y tingly after one use, though I'm wondering if it's because I tried to slather all 2mL of the product one because it felt like a waste to not use up the entire packet (in contrast, I get about 2-3 mo out of a 50mL jar of the body shop face creme...so....) It's not as bad as some other things I've tried so I'm like... just wondering whether or not my skin is being unhappy with me or some other weird combination of events.
The only distinct downside is the fact that the creme does smell like milk. I'm a lesser level of lactose intolerable, and even though it's not going in my stomach to digest, I always vaguely associate the smell of milk with being slightly ill. Sigh.
I'm going to try the other packet tomorrow. I don't think it's going to change my opinion too much. Two uses is not enough to make me shell out $16 for 30mL of face creme.
I wonder if I email the company maybe we could get more samples...
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No you're not. (The box, at least. Not a terribly exciting box.)
Welcome boxes are usually for new members who got gift accounts.
I'm pretty sure that's not the welcome box. I got the welcome box for the gift sub I opened:
It isn't too horrible from the looks of it, except BB actually ended up sending everyone blotting sheets intsead of the cleansing oil. The page didn't change after 24 hours so I emailed them and complained, and they're supposedly sending me another one... It went out in the mail like last Friday and since there's no tracking, I'm not sure where in the world it is.
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Haha, I have posted blog links for months now and no one has said anything. My bad. Thanks!
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Thanks! Thats a pretty good welcome box. Beats 90% of the boxes this month and the full size pixi and probably half size polish is exciting. I would prefer the blotting paper to the oil which is probably a tiny tube. I don't think I would be as bummed about my box if everyone's box sucked equally (sorry!) but that's not the case and I'm both happy and sad for other people.Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif
No you're not. (The box, at least. Not a terribly exciting box.)
Welcome boxes are usually for new members who got gift accounts.
I'm pretty sure that's not the welcome box. I got the welcome box for the gift sub I opened:
It isn't too horrible from the looks of it, except BB actually ended up sending everyone blotting sheets intsead of the cleansing oil. The page didn't change after 24 hours so I emailed them and complained, and they're supposedly sending me another one... It went out in the mail like last Friday and since there's no tracking, I'm not sure where in the world it is.
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MUT newb here, but a lurker for a while. Hi!
Anyway, I've been reading you guys' posts and still haven't seen anything that matches what's supposed to be coming in my box.
It weighs .3580, and I can't find that on anyone's post. MUST KNOW SUSPENSE KILLING ME AGH.
It should be here tomorrow, if it isn't I'll be surprised.
Anyway, I've been reading you guys' posts and still haven't seen anything that matches what's supposed to be coming in my box.
It weighs .3580, and I can't find that on anyone's post. MUST KNOW SUSPENSE KILLING ME AGH.
It should be here tomorrow, if it isn't I'll be surprised.
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What's coming in your box?
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I didn't know they made the soap in lavender! I got the regular old olive oil one in one of my welcome boxes, and yes it is full size (worth $14)Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
so i made a 3 month gift account starting this month since i had extra points on my aunts old account and i wanted to be able to cancel birchbox for a few months to explore ipsy, while still being able to get the birchbox experience so i can make my final decision on whether or not i'll re-instate my account after 3 months.
for a welcome box, i'm really happy with this!
i'm just of sick of seeing the tili bags as everyone else. but i'm excited about the soap since it's a huge size (full size? idk) and the scent is amazing. the nailpolish remover will get used and i've never received this as a sample. i've gotten the stainiac but now that i have two nice samples of this that's really great. also i love la fleur perfume, probably one of my favorite perfume samples i've received yet.
when i saw other people getting pixi in their welcome boxes i was hoping for that, but i can't say i'm very disappointed at all.
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If I'm looking at it correctly, some dry shampoo, highlighter, perfume oil, tea, some twistbands, & some kind of face transformer. I am a total newb over here refraining from chewing off my nails.
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Maybe avariation oof a welcome box or one of the Transformation boxes? Sounds nice!
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This sounds like a great box. I hope you enjoy your products!
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I'm usually a huge Birchbox cheerleader, but this month's Goop box was pretty awful. I am not a big fan of the grey Essie color, the lip gloss came in Coral and is super tiny. I haven't yet tried the serum, I was looking forward to this box over my other subscription, and the other one ended up being the better box. The only thing I was really happy about was the Kiehls body wash, since it saves me from having to buy another one for a couple of weeks.
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MamaCrabbyJ is in town so I don't have to run after the kiddo since my mom is doing all the heavy lifting. So guess what I'm doing for entertainment?
I popped some popcorn and read all of the complaints on the Birchbox Facebook page. LOLz. I guess misery loves company. I feel bad for many ladies this month. Mine wasn't so bad. I don't remember the number. But it was goop and had decent (not awesome) sample sizes, and the Larabar but whatevs.
I popped some popcorn and read all of the complaints on the Birchbox Facebook page. LOLz. I guess misery loves company. I feel bad for many ladies this month. Mine wasn't so bad. I don't remember the number. But it was goop and had decent (not awesome) sample sizes, and the Larabar but whatevs.
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The half-sized polish wasn't too exciting for me because I don't particularly like color club and I can't wear coral at all. ): cool-toned medium skin. If they'd sent out a blue or red, which I think are colors that are more universally flattering, I would probably be more okay with it. I'm waiting on the gel, so after getting the gel and the blotting sheets (only because I complained!) I can say it's a worthwhile box. Before it was pretty much like getting the Pixi pen for half price and some other samples to try with it.
After receiving box 3 though, yeah, I'd say it would definitely it's a pretty good box in comparison. Very good box compared to at least half the boxes this month. Bleh.
My main problem with the welcome box this month - and welcome boxes in general - is the fact that they're not "gift worthy." It's mostly just disappointing that BB either expects members who bought themselves gift subs to suck it up and deal or for new members not to know better... pretty much in regards to the Tili bag. But considering how much they've gone downhill esp this month, it really ain't so bad.
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I should also be receiving a Welcome Box this month too, but the way I signed up was for the "Get a Goop Box Now!" thingy. But I decided to gift myself a 6 month subscription... I wonder if it will be the same? I've always wanted to try the stannic... but I was hoping at getting another shot at receiving an Essie or Beauty blender... & mine said it will ship on the 23rd.... so we shall see!Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif
so i made a 3 month gift account starting this month since i had extra points on my aunts old account and i wanted to be able to cancel birchbox for a few months to explore ipsy, while still being able to get the birchbox experience so i can make my final decision on whether or not i'll re-instate my account after 3 months.
for a welcome box, i'm really happy with this!
i'm just of sick of seeing the tili bags as everyone else. but i'm excited about the soap since it's a huge size (full size? idk) and the scent is amazing. the nailpolish remover will get used and i've never received this as a sample. i've gotten the stainiac but now that i have two nice samples of this that's really great. also i love la fleur perfume, probably one of my favorite perfume samples i've received yet.
when i saw other people getting pixi in their welcome boxes i was hoping for that, but i can't say i'm very disappointed at all.
