Birchbox September 2013

[magictodo]

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Glad to know it isn't just me!


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I really hope I don't get this next month!  So many people were raving about it a couple months ago that I decided I'd buy the full size to try it.  My lips always dry out from the a/c and heater at nights, so I thought I'd be great.  Yeah, not so much on me.  It smells bad to me, and feels greasy.  I'm sticking to my lemon lip balm or Pacifica chapstick.

Ah, I hear you! Sorry, I'm not putting 100% lanolin on my lips. Blech.

 

[easybreezy]

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I also like and recommend the 12 benefits spray.  It is thicker and more conditioning than the heat protectant sprays they've been sending out lately.
Thanks for sharing your opinion on the 12 benefits spray!  I bought it from the "Favorites" store for 30% off without having tried it before.  I am supposed to get it later this week.  I thought about getting the Beauty Protector spray (which I have tried before and liked), but I was curious about this one and decided to take the plunge after the discount came out.

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

October spoiler....Dr.Lipp samples will be in October boxes, so if you wanted to try it, like me, and didn't get a sample you may get some next month. I found this out by contacting Dr.Lipp customer service to see if I could snag a sample since I didn't get one in my September box.

I really hope I don't get this next month!  So many people were raving about it a couple months ago that I decided I'd buy the full size to try it.  My lips always dry out from the a/c and heater at nights, so I thought I'd be great.  Yeah, not so much on me.  It smells bad to me, and feels greasy.  I'm sticking to my lemon lip balm or Pacifica chapstick.

Since you're stuck with the rest of your tube (if you still have it), try using a little bit on your cuticles between manicures or at night. My son used to have bad issues with dry and rippy cuticles, so he tries various things from my boxes that might help. He likes the moisturizing properties of the dr lipp as a cuticle cream so I bought him the full size. He puts it on every night at bed time and his fingers look so much better. You can also use it on any skin that's very dry or cracked. Lanolin is great for that stuff.

 

[bwgraham]

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  I know some of you love the beauty protector items. I have tried them and go the shampoo and conditioner in my box this month and I don't see what all the fuss is about . They didn't go anything for my hair . My hair is so dry maybe nothing will help it. Anyone use anything that they love for really dry hair that they might want to recommend  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />     ?

i wasnt thrilled with the shampoo or conditioner either.... i really wanted to be lol.  I do love the spray though.

 

[MissTrix]

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October spoiler....Dr.Lipp samples will be in October boxes, so if you wanted to try it, like me, and didn't get a sample you may get some next month.


I found this out by contacting Dr.Lipp customer service to see if I could snag a sample since I didn't get one in my September box.

I really hope I don't get this next month!  So many people were raving about it a couple months ago that I decided I'd buy the full size to try it.  My lips always dry out from the a/c and heater at nights, so I thought I'd be great.  Yeah, not so much on me.  It smells bad to me, and feels greasy.  I'm sticking to my lemon lip balm or Pacifica chapstick.
Since you're stuck with the rest of your tube (if you still have it), try using a little bit on your cuticles between manicures or at night. My son used to have bad issues with dry and rippy cuticles, so he tries various things from my boxes that might help. He likes the moisturizing properties of the dr lipp as a cuticle cream so I bought him the full size. He puts it on every night at bed time and his fingers look so much better. You can also use it on any skin that's very dry or cracked. Lanolin is great for that stuff.
I will definitely keep this in mind should it find it's way in to my box. Winter tends to be hell on my cuticles. 

 

[JennG315]

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That is such a great box!  I was lucky enough to get Hedge Fund and Fox Hunt in my two boxes this month, but the pic of your Delirium mani convinced me that I NEEDED it!  I just cancelled my second account (like a good girl.  I may cave and reactivate it in the future), which had 100 points, and, well.... this just happened.

Subtotal $10.00 Shipping & Handling (Standard Shipping - Flat Rate) $0.00
 100 reward points -$10.00 Grand Total $0.00

They are all mine now!!! My preciouses!!!

LMAO

"MY Precious-es"  I love my nail polish "HEDGE FUND" but looking at ALL the ladies' gorgeous Mani's...have me totally convinced that I MUST add Delirium & Fox Hunt to my nail polish collection. Off I GO!!!!!

 

[jkfinl]

Ah, I hear you! Sorry, I'm not putting 100% lanolin on my lips. Blech.

Yeah silicone is much better

 

[jkfinl]

LMAO:rofl2: "MY Precious-es"  I love my nail polish "HEDGE FUND"  but looking at ALL the ladies' gorgeous Mani's...have me totally convinced that I MUST add Delirium & Fox Hunt to my nail polish collection. Off I GO!!!!! :undwech: :15:

My ruffian manicure is lasting so long without chips, I put on two coats, I think the 10$ might be worth it to buy hedge fund.

 

[kawaiimeows]

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My ruffian manicure is lasting so long without chips, I put on two coats, I think the 10$ might be worth it to buy hedge fund.

My Fox Hunt manicure lasted a good while before chipping. Maybe it's just me, but hedge fund has not. It has a different texture and shine to it (it feels softer on my nails more matte) and I'm wondering if that's why its chipping more quickly. I'm getting delirium in the mail soon so I'm interested to see how that compares too.

 

[nicepenguins]

While we are on the subject of polishes, the minis of the OPI sanfrancisco collection that are at Ulta now are awesome if you are in a spending mood. I have peace love and OPI on as a mani now and it is gorgeous and rock solid.

 

[lexxies22]

Just got this box a day late. Box #34 weigh .6350. Gave my hubby that eye cream and will keep benefit sugar bomb which isn't too bad. I was hesitant to keep it ; then I decided I will keep it. Curious to try the foot scrub: not much of feet scrub but it will be fun to try as in 'thanks for a spare'. A dup Hedge Fund and bye bye hairspray.

 

[AgathaLaupin]

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That is one sample I have dodged so far and I hope I never get. I don't like lanolin and I believe that product is 100% lanolin. 

Ever since my husband told me what lanolin is I have been grossed out by it, so of course I got it in my box this month! I can't get past it, no matter how many times they purify it.

(sorry, I couldn't resist...)

 

[gemstone]

Ever since my husband told me what lanolin is I have been grossed out by it, so of course I got it in my box this month! I can't get past it, no matter how many times they purify it. :maeaeh: (sorry, I couldn't resist...)

Eh, I don't get the fuss over lanolin. I would much rather have it than all the gross chemicals that are in other makeup product. You should remember though that lanolin is just as moisturizing as Vaseline and not a bi product of something horrible for the environment. We get it when we harvest wool, Who cares if its from sheep?

 

[deactivateduser232015]

proof that sampling even foil packets works:

I got the benefit total moisture / it's potent / emulsions foil packets as my pick two mystery pack and I really really love the total moisture. I don't have any particularly opinions about how well it works, but I'm obsessed with the way it smells XD; I added it to my favourites and bye bye $38 for not actually that much product.

also when i went to add it to my favourites, I noticed this on the store front:

http://www.birchbox.com/shop/ruffian-set ruffian top/base/matte

$24 for 3 and $10 for one, all of them still 5mL.

YEESH.

Llarowe put the G&G HK Girl top coat into its coming soon... way more product, way better reviews, and even cheaper with shipping. : Not sure how well BB thinks this is going to sell.

 

[latinafeminista]

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Eh, I don't get the fuss over lanolin. I would much rather have it than all the gross chemicals that are in other makeup product.

You should remember though that lanolin is just as moisturizing as Vaseline and not a bi product of something horrible for the environment. We get it when we harvest wool, Who cares if its from sheep?

totally agree!

 

[sldb]

totally agree!

Agree! Lanolin saved my life when I was breastfeeding. It is natural and is safe if ingested. Anything that is safe for newborns is fine by me for my lips.

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

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totally agree!

Agree! Lanolin saved my life when I was breastfeeding. It is natural and is safe if ingested. Anything that is safe for newborns is fine by me for my lips.
Agree Agree! Saved my *life* when I was pumping, my baby had a long hospital stay at birth. Anyway, I don't like it on my lips just because I don't like the texture, but as I said before...it's great for dry/cracked/irritated skin patches or for cuticles.

 

[sldb]

Agree Agree! Saved my *life* when I was pumping, my baby had a long hospital stay at birth. Anyway, I don't like it on my lips just because I don't like the texture, but as I said before...it's great for dry/cracked/irritated skin patches or for cuticles.

The cuticle idea is great. If I get some I will have to try that.

 

[invisiblebike]

i won the #askmalin sweepstakes. i'm gonna get some free stuff in the mail. can't complain!

 

[JHP07]

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  i won the #askmalin sweepstakes. i'm gonna get some free stuff in the mail. can't complain!

Congrats!