Birchbox October 2012

[JessP]

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


I just got a trio of Kate Somerville somethings at Sephora as a sample that I haven't really looked at. I know that the ExfoliKate is in there. I figured I'd try it once I've determined that the DDF Cleanser is officially doing nothing for me.

Lol that sounds like a plan! I enjoy ExfoliKate - I use it once/twice a week on nights I feel like my skin is particularly misbehaving.

 

[sleepykat]

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

I've literally never had a cleanser that did anything special. A lot of people have raved over the Vasanti stuff, which also did nothing for me. Maybe it's the stupid amount of oil my face produces. I honestly don't know.

I used to have oily skin until I started moisturizing at night and using BB cream instead of foundation. Any time I don't do so, my skin overproduces oil. The hot pink Skin79 (it has sebum control as one of its features) and the Missha Perfect Cover BB creams both work fabulously for me. Do you wear anything with SPF? I find that the 'brightening' products only show visible results for me if I'm not adding to the sun damage. I love the DDF Brightening Cleanser. I just found a 250ml (I think that's the measurement; whatever it was, it was the big one) bottle of it the other day at Marshall's for $12.

And, on the subject of October Birchbox, my Marie Veronique body oil broke in transit and got all over everything, although it didn't ruin the other products. Birchbox said normally they would send me a whole new box, but they were out of stock. So she added a free month on to the end of my annual sub. I'm satisfied with that.

 

[sleepykat]

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

Lol that sounds like a plan! I enjoy ExfoliKate - I use it once/twice a week on nights I feel like my skin is particularly misbehaving.

I really liked the ExfoliKate. I wouldn't recommend it for sensitive skin, though. It can burn.

 

[JessP]

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


I really liked the ExfoliKate. I wouldn't recommend it for sensitive skin, though. It can burn.

So true! I only leave it on for 20-30 seconds after applying and physically exfoliating as it does start to burn. Side note - it smells like Fall to me (kind of pumpkin/spice-y maybe?), which is quite fitting this time of year lol.

 

[queenofperil]

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


I used to have oily skin until I started moisturizing at night and using BB cream instead of foundation. Any time I don't do so, my skin overproduces oil. The hot pink Skin79 (it has sebum control as one of its features) and the Missha Perfect Cover BB creams both work fabulously for me. Do you wear anything with SPF? I find that the 'brightening' products only show visible results for me if I'm not adding to the sun damage. I love the DDF Brightening Cleanser. I just found a 250ml (I think that's the measurement; whatever it was, it was the big one) bottle of it the other day at Marshall's for $12.

And, on the subject of October Birchbox, my Marie Veronique body oil broke in transit and got all over everything, although it didn't ruin the other products. Birchbox said normally they would send me a whole new box, but they were out of stock. So she added a free month on to the end of my annual sub. I'm satisfied with that.

I can't seem to find any SPF that doesn't make my skin feel immediately nasty and make me break out, especially not in my price range. Luckily I'm not in the sun all that much, if at all most days. I usually don't wear foundation, and if I do, I use the MAC Studio Fix Powder. That stuff is amazing. I definitely feel like I need to find a good moisturizer and SPF, though. 

 

[JessP]

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


I can't seem to find any SPF that doesn't make my skin feel immediately nasty and make me break out, especially not in my price range. Luckily I'm not in the sun all that much, if at all most days. I usually don't wear foundation, and if I do, I use the MAC Studio Fix Powder. That stuff is amazing. I definitely feel like I need to find a good moisturizer and SPF, though. 

I like the Peter Thomas Roth Oily/Problem Skin Instant Mineral Powder SPF 30, although it's a bit pricy.. I love that it's in powder/brush form though and use it over makeup if my foundation doesn't already have SPF -  they have it at Sephora here.

I also like the Coola Cucumber Matte sunscreen from July's (?) Birchbox, but it made my skin kind of white-ish since it's zinc-based. Good texture, though!

ETA My skin is sensitive to SPFs - definitely cannot do that Supergoop stuff.. yikes!!

 

[tinkerbll695]

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


I can't seem to find any SPF that doesn't make my skin feel immediately nasty and make me break out, especially not in my price range. Luckily I'm not in the sun all that much, if at all most days. I usually don't wear foundation, and if I do, I use the MAC Studio Fix Powder. That stuff is amazing. I definitely feel like I need to find a good moisturizer and SPF, though. 

I really like Supergoop's city serum. It doesn't feel heavy or greasy like a normal sunscreen does and it's really light, moisturizing, and it has a mattifying effect on my skin which is great because I have combination/oily skin. It doesn't smell like a sunscreen either and you can easily wear it under makeup. If you have one near you, Sephora at JcPenney had it on sale for $5.

 

[queenofperil]

I have stand-alone Sephoras and JC Penney Sephoras near me. Definitely good stuff to consider. Thanks for the advice, ladies. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[sleepykat]

Juice Beauty has a nice oil-free moisturizer.

 

[Angelalh]

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

Juice Beauty has a nice oil-free moisturizer.

im obsessed with juice beauty after getting a sample of the blemish clearing cleanser in my first birchbox so i ordered the 30 day blemish cleaing kit and it was wonderful

i just purchased the essential kit for $29 at ulta since its more hydrating but since im at my certain time of the month i broke out like crazy!!!

but the antioxidant serum is a godsend i wish i had $45 to buy the full size... may have to wait till tax refund time for that one >p

 

[Eva Papoutsi]

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


I used to have oily skin until I started moisturizing at night and using BB cream instead of foundation. Any time I don't do so, my skin overproduces oil. The hot pink Skin79 (it has sebum control as one of its features) and the Missha Perfect Cover BB creams both work fabulously for me. Do you wear anything with SPF? I find that the 'brightening' products only show visible results for me if I'm not adding to the sun damage. I love the DDF Brightening Cleanser. I just found a 250ml (I think that's the measurement; whatever it was, it was the big one) bottle of it the other day at Marshall's for $12.

And, on the subject of October Birchbox, my Marie Veronique body oil broke in transit and got all over everything, although it didn't ruin the other products. Birchbox said normally they would send me a whole new box, but they were out of stock. So she added a free month on to the end of my annual sub. I'm satisfied with that.

It's funny that you mention that, because about a week ago my face broke out like crazy (I don't know if something specifically broke me up or I just had a few bad days), but then I just threw away whatever leftovers of old moisturizers I had been using and I started using a good night moisturizer (befine night cream or indie lee facial oil) and my new hot pink Skin79 BB cream in the morning and now my skin looks much better... it looks normal-combination (instead of oily), any rough spots are gone, and the scars from my recent pimples have faded! I will definitely stick to this regimen! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MyriadVoices]

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


I can't seem to find any SPF that doesn't make my skin feel immediately nasty and make me break out, especially not in my price range. Luckily I'm not in the sun all that much, if at all most days. I usually don't wear foundation, and if I do, I use the MAC Studio Fix Powder. That stuff is amazing. I definitely feel like I need to find a good moisturizer and SPF, though. 

I have the same problem with sunscreen. I have been okay to use Philosophy Hope in a Jar SPF Oil-Free, and the Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream is also okay, although I haven't worn that more than two days in a row. The Philosophy is my go-to daily sunscreen/moisturizer, preceded by Neutrogena acne-prone facial cleansing bar. I swear by that stuff!

 

[gypsiemagic]

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

Actually there is a law on advertising practices. The Federal law states that advertising cannot be misleading or deceptive which all subscription companies must comply with if they're advertising the items sent as one thing and in reality sending out something completely different.

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I could see a point here if they advertised full size products in our box previews and then sent samples, but they are really upfront about what we are purchasing. Those promotional images are just pretty pictures, nowhere next to the pictures do they say these are our box contents, and the boxes with products are samples that have all been sampled. 

 

[zadidoll]

I'm not talking about the picture but what they advertise in the wording - Deluxe beauty samples. Those who have issues with the sample size being one time use or the fact that there are non-beauty products in it can make a legitimate claim that it's misleading and deceptive advertising. It's the same with any beauty subscription company that has on their site that the products are either deluxe-size or full size and what ends up coming are one-time use samples or tiny vials or whatever the case maybe.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not against Birchbox but it would be nice if they did away with the 30+ varieties, the food items, coasters, pens and anything else that's non-beauty related. People aren't paying their money for pens or ear buds when they expect beauty products.

 

[queenofperil]

Oh lord. Those earbuds. There was nothing beautiful about them.

 

[MissLindaJean]

I like the variety in BB with the box variations. It makes it interesting, especially when I hit up the trade boards. I don't expect uniform boxes from them think the lottery system is okay. Some months may be better than,others, but that's fine. I have two accounts and I received my worst and one of my best boxes this month. Because they do repeat some items, I don't understand the box envy and almost entitled feeling people have. I like the idea that if I don't get it now, I might score it next month. I think the experience directly correlates to expectations and mind set people have. The last thing we need is someone trying to sue them because their "false advertising" caused emotional duress and dissatisfaction. Lol. Team #torte reform!

 

[Meggpi]

I'm obsessed with Dermalogica Super Sensitive Sunblock--I swear the finish on my skin is almost as good as a primer.  

 

[Playedinloops]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I like the variety in BB with the box variations. It makes it interesting, especially when I hit up the trade boards. I don't expect uniform boxes from them think the lottery system is okay. Some months may be better than,others, but that's fine. I have two accounts and I received my worst and one of my best boxes this month. Because they do repeat some items, I don't understand the box envy and almost entitled feeling people have. I like the idea that if I don't get it now, I might score it next month. I think the experience directly correlates to expectations and mind set people have.

The last thing we need is someone trying to sue them because their "false advertising" caused emotional duress and dissatisfaction. Lol. Team #torte reform!

Agreed! And they don't advertise only deluxe beauty samples, just a general deluxe beauty samples. There is hardly any false advertising in that ad. I mean...I'm no lawyer, but I am a logical human being.

 

[alphaloria]

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

I'm not talking about the picture but what they advertise in the wording - Deluxe beauty samples. Those who have issues with the sample size being one time use or the fact that there are non-beauty products in it can make a legitimate claim that it's misleading and deceptive advertising. It's the same with any beauty subscription company that has on their site that the products are either deluxe-size or full size and what ends up coming are one-time use samples or tiny vials or whatever the case maybe.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not against Birchbox but it would be nice if they did away with the 30+ varieties, the food items, coasters, pens and anything else that's non-beauty related. People aren't paying their money for pens or ear buds when they expect beauty products.

But they DO send deluxe samples. Maybe not every sample is deluxe, but I have gotten at least one deluxe sample (usually more than one) in every BB. I realize that members want every sample to be deluxe, and yes that would be great because one-time use samples are generally useless, but it would be awfully hard to legally make the claim that they are falsely advertising deluxe samples when they are in fact sending them. Besides, with the increase in foil packets, it's no coincidence they also added questions about sample sizes in their feedback surveys, therefore letting the customers have a say in the quality of what they are receiving.

 

[zadidoll]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
The last thing we need is someone trying to sue them because their "false advertising" caused emotional duress and dissatisfaction. Lol. Team #torte reform!

Oh I doubt anyone would sue them unless someone has a reaction to the food products put into the boxes that puts them or their child in the hospital. My point is that there is no real laws in the beauty industry so many companies feel they can pretty much do what they want (and in a way they're right) but all companies must abide by the fair advertising. If someone feels they've been mislead or lied to they can sue and let's face it we live in an age where people sue companies over a hot cup of coffee or if they got fat off fast food. Personally, I'm just tired of all the BS companies (and I'm talking about even cosmetic ads) put out with showing us how great and fantastic their product/service is or that you're going to get some hyped up product in the sampling box only to get something completely different or that their product is going to make your lashes long, thicker than wearing a pair of false lashes while the model is wearing false lashes to promote the product. Is it too much to ask for honesty?