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You guys are making me think that I need to give the beauty blenders a chance. I am using Dr Jart Premium BB Cream, now. My main motivation for not trying a beauty blender, was I was afraid it would soak up some of my precious and expensive bb cream. It doesn't do that?
Get it wet and squish the excess water out. It'll absorb a little product, all sponges do. It really creates a smooth finish and you can control how much product used. You'll like it, I wasn't a sponge fan either. But I am now! Lol
 
Originally Posted by queenofperil /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I may be the only one who wants the tea and the lip balm. I'm OBSESSED with lip balm. And because I want to try it, I know I'm not going to get it. -_- /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
i have one from my goop box if you want. i am still using my lip balm from my gossip girl box from may...

 
The only boxes I can't get are 9, 11, 23, 26. and 37. Unless they send me different flavors of tea and count it as a new item, I shouldn't get the DDF brightening cleanser. I bought one of the plus two packs with it and it broke me out terribly. 

I wish my page would update! I have to say, staying away from MUT this month has really lowered my BB stress level.

 
So, this is sort of an off-topic question, but not really.  I was initially kind of disappointed with my Beauty Blender since I don't wear foundation.  I don't need that kind of coverage.  But, admittedly, the last time I tried foundation was years ago.  Maybe it's time to retire the Cover Girl foundation-to-powder I've been using since 1998, lol, and give that Beauty Blender a try.  But, I'm sure I don't want to start using a powder, too - too dry, too heavy, an extra step I don't need. Can anyone recommend a good stand-alone foundation product?  Must go on wet.  Also, must have an extra, extra, extra pale shade.  MAC NW15 is noticeably too dark for me.
I'm an NC20, but my HG foundation is Mac Face and Body. I use the C1 shade. I used to use a diff foundation from them a few years ago, but since they discontinued it, I count find a shade light enough til this one. What I like about the face and body is a) price. It's 4 ounces for 33 bucks. And b ) a Mua secret I learned is that you can change the coverage by working it on the back of your hand. Something about the friction causes it to thicken. So on the days when I have zero sleep and I finish a 15 hour work day.... The ability to change it up is awesome. I use the mac F&B With the Mac prolong wear concealer and blend it with a damp beauty blender and it comes out flawless every time.
 
If anyone wants anything that I got except the lip balm (swatched once) in exchange for the beautyblender let me know :)

 
Originally Posted by diana16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


these are so beautiful! Think I'll do this too
Thank you I made a viedo but had to stop half through it to answer the phone will try to post

 
Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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

I just got my box I'm happy I didn't get any hair products, because I rarely use them. I can't drink the tea because I don't do caffeine, but the samples of the other things were nice.

nice box but is the spoiler working? i didn't have to click on it to see what you got

sorry i tried to put it in a spoiler, but i failed:( haha
 
Originally Posted by heatwebb000 /img/forum/go_quote.gif



i put my brushed in them

 This is all you need to make them!

 I even use the paper they come with!

Labels
This is everything you need to make it

 
Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

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

I just got my box I'm happy I didn't get any hair products, because I rarely use them. I can't drink the tea because I don't do caffeine, but the samples of the other things were nice.

nice box but is the spoiler working? i didn't have to click on it to see what you got

sorry i tried to put it in a spoiler, but i failed:( haha
 
Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

i have one from my goop box if you want. i am still using my lip balm from my gossip girl box from may...
Thank you! I don't know what I'm getting yet, so I don't know if I have anything to trade for the gloss that you'd want.

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

Just curious, why are we calling it "the pink thing" rather than "beautyblender"?
my reply above was meant to include this quote. ^^

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

why is there still Jouer in everything??  I think BB has sold their souls to that company...  It's there every month!
I haven't sampled anything from them yet so I hope they keep sampling them.

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

I have two subs, one getting Goop, the other a regular/transformation box. I received the Goop box today, and as I stated before, I never received a shipping email from Birchbox, AND the tracking number for October on that account is wrong (be warned, ladies!).

I'm not sure which box I received (maybe 9?), but the weight was .7415, shipped on 10/6/12, and was expected to be delivered by 10/12/12.

Box pictures:





1) Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum. No where near deluxe sized, but I used it, will get a few uses from it, and like it so far. It's one of those items I never would have tried if it weren't for Birchbox, but happy I get to.

2) DDF Brightening Cleanser.  Great size. I was thisclose to trading it because It smells of licorice and reminds me of Sambuca/Jager Meister (puke)..however, I heard such GREAT reviews on it that I had to try it. I did and the smell is very much diffused by the time you lather it on your face, and begins to smell very clean. It could be placebo effect, but I feel like my skin IS slightly brighter; plus, it pairs well with the Caudalie Radiance Serum. Excited to see its effects after extended use.

3) Orofluido Beauty Elixir. I have almost purchased this 4 or 5 times. I'm so glad to finally be able to try it first! Birchbox has me hooked on hair oil and this stuff does really smell THAT good. SO excited to use it tomorrow morning.

4) per-fekt Beauty Lip Perfection Gel (Melrose). What else can I say about this 'sample' other than it is depressingly laughable and insulting.. I really can't believe this is one of the four deluxe samples. I grow more livid every time I think about it. I'll post a picture below, and I'm emailing Birchbox later. Sure, I did get the huge cleanser, but that doesn't not make this OK! What's more, it really is nothing special.. I have nearly the exact same product (same color too) from Burt's Bees AND Alima Pure for a fraction of the price.

LIFESTYLE EXTRA:

Mighty Leaf Tea (Organic Earl Grey, African Nectar, Green Tea Tropical). The boyfraaan and I will use these, but it's sort of "meh" and boring to me.

So, this month was ok for me... actually less than ok, but luckily I have a regular/transformation box coming AND my boyfriend got an awesome BBman today too. Hoping for the EVE LOM cleanser/cloths (if these will be in the transformation boxes), or the Mary Lou-manizer.

Here's the depressing picture of my 'deluxe' sample, described above:

per-fekt Beauty Lip Perfection Gel (Melrose):



YUP, that's the 'deluxe' sized sample after you remove the frilly misleading flower petals. See what I meant when I said it looked like a corner of a pill insert in my previous post? CANNOT wait to email Birchbox and have them tell me "So sorry. We think you'll love it anyway *smile*" This is ridiculous.
Let me know what their response is to your email! I'm pretty sure I'll be getting this box too and I want to email them about the "deluxe"ness of it too, but if they just give a stupid excuse then I'll save myself the headache and just not bother.


 
I'm really disappointed with the tiny samples I got. Here's what I received: 



The only thing not pictured is the Luna bar (in a lemon flavor) because my kids promptly ate it. I hadn't been online since Sunday afternoon due to a 2-day holiday, so I was surprised to get my box because I hadn't received an email about it yet. I did not opt for a Goop box but that's what I got and I'm not excited about any of the items I received. I already tried the lip gloss and it's so light, it isn't visible on me at all.

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

Dunno if anybody mentioned this yet, but the October box page link is working :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />.

http://www.birchbox.com/shop/october2012-box-1?limit=all
thanks for the link.  I see the twistbands are back up there.  At least I don't think I can get another one!  Everything else would be okay...I'd even take the tea.  Maybe not the stupid flower with the lip crap in it.

I'm so excited to get my box updated so I can seeeee what I'm getting!  LOL

 

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