Birchbox September 2013

[cobainrls]

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I don't want to ever get it either. I can't get past the name. LOL
I don't like the stuff. I really thought I would as I love lip balms and such but its just nasty feeling and it doesn't even make my lips feel good.

 

[jkfinl]

I get really really chapped lips in the winter so anything that could potentially help is welcome.

 

[jkfinl]

I don't like the stuff. I really thought I would as I love lip balms and such but its just nasty feeling and it doesn't even make my lips feel good.

Don't dis the lambs.

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...)

 

[invisiblebike]

I like Dr. Lipp's, but I already use Eucerin Aquaphor on my lips every night (and on my cuticles too), and I pay, like, six bucks for a 1.75 oz. I mean, versus $14.50 for a .507 ounce tube of Dr. Lipp's?

 

[jkfinl]

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.

Wow that's interesting. I just assumed they would use the same formula for all the colors.

 

[jkfinl]

I like Dr. Lipp's, but I already use Eucerin Aquaphor on my lips every night (and on my cuticles too), and I pay, like, six bucks for a 1.75 oz. I mean, versus $14.50 for a .507 ounce tube of Dr. Lipp's?

I'm guessing the aquaphor works really well for you?

 

[gemstone]

I like Dr. Lipp's, but I already use Eucerin Aquaphor on my lips every night (and on my cuticles too), and I pay, like, six bucks for a 1.75 oz. I mean, versus $14.50 for a .507 ounce tube of Dr. Lipp's?

Yeah that's the dumb part about dr. Lipps, is that they mark it way up for some reason. You can buy 2 oz of 100% lanolin for like 8 bucks at Walgreens and it is exactly the same.

 

[KayEss]

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Yeah that's the dumb part about dr. Lipps, is that they mark it way up for some reason. You can buy 2 oz of 100% lanolin for like 8 bucks at Walgreens and it is exactly the same.

My guess is that most people don't even know that the Dr. Lipp is just lanolin. They don't say it anywhere on the main BB page, only that it's an "ultra hydrating, healing formula." In which case, their formula must be Lanolin + Lanolin = Lanolin = Dr. Lipp. But whatever, I get it. It's a marketing thing. The tube itself doesn't say anything about it being lanolin either, at least not on the front of the tube.

  I am getting this sample this month (I am on vacation so I can't actually get it for a few more days), and I am both intrigued and a little weirded out. The idea of sheep oil just freaks me out, but I'll try to not think about it when I try it. It reminds me of this episode of Dr. Oz I saw once where he recommends rubbing your fingers around your nostrils and using the oils there as a makeshift lip balm. Blech.   Being freaked out is a problem with me, though, not the product. I also don't eat eggs because the concept is just gross to me...but I will drink milk and eat meat and I'm all over jello shots. My animal product aversions make no sense, so I will try to conquer this one.

 

[AshJs3]

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.

I've been wearing Peace Love and OPI for the last 2 weeks. It's amazing! I did redo it over the weekend, but I've been so impressed. It wears like iron!

 

[wadedl]

I don't like the stuff. I really thought I would as I love lip balms and such but its just nasty feeling and it doesn't even make my lips feel good.

I got it before and it's excellent for those times when your regular "Chapstick" is just not enough. The sugar lip treatment is the best I have tried but it does wear off a lot more quickly. My son loves the sugar but the Noya comes really close he said. He's an 11 year old boy so he wears nothing until his lips almost bleed so the Dr Lipp really helped speed up the time it took his lips to look normal.

 

[kawaiimeows]

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Wow that's interesting. I just assumed they would use the same formula for all the colors.

Yeah it's weird, I used them both the same way, no top coat, nothing extra or fancy. But there's something about the Hedge Fund finish that feels "different." I just can't put my finger on it except maybe to describe it as matte.

 

[jessilng]

My guess is that most people don't even know that the Dr. Lipp is just lanolin. They don't say it anywhere on the main BB page, only that it's an "ultra hydrating, healing formula." In which case, their formula must be Lanolin + Lanolin = Lanolin = Dr. Lipp. But whatever, I get it. It's a marketing thing. The tube itself doesn't say anything about it being lanolin either, at least not on the front of the tube

See, I would be upset about this because I am actually allergic to lanolin. My lips would be seriously in trouble if I applied straight lanolin to them.

 

[JamieO]

For anyone who is allergic to/not cool with the lanolin, I have used Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream for years, and I LOVE it. It's only $5 first of all, so it's not too expensive, and it's super concentrated so a little goes a REALLY long way. You can use it on your hands, lips, cuticles, feet, elbows, wherever, and it works better than anything else I've ever used. Just a little tip for those who want something similarly moisturizing without all the lanolin and whatnot. I actually got the Dr. Lipp and put it up for trade because I'm just that hooked on Norwegian Formula, and I'm doubt I'll like it enough to pay full-price to buy it when it's so much more expensive that the Neutrogena. 

 

[bluemustang]

Yeah it's weird, I used them both the same way, no top coat, nothing extra or fancy. But there's something about the Hedge Fund finish that feels "different." I just can't put my finger on it except maybe to describe it as matte.

I don't think it's full on matte but its pretty darn close.. I used seche vite as a top coat and its shiny now but still has a slight.. Haze.. To it. I'm on day 4 (or is it 5? hmmm) and only have tip wear and two tiny chips by the tip. I have very cool undertones and was shocked that I can wear this green and not look sick, I usually can't do greens. I really like it! I am dying to try the purple..

 

[meaganola]

Yeah it's weird, I used them both the same way, no top coat, nothing extra or fancy. But there's something about the Hedge Fund finish that feels "different." I just can't put my finger on it except maybe to describe it as matte.

It reminds me of a few Zoyas I have but can't recall the names of at the moment. I tend to think of the finish as "stone" for some reason.

 

[bluemustang]

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.

I got some benefit samples back in the spring, it was probably the same thing.. I ended up buying this to make sure my skin did ok with it and bonus, it's a free shipping item! http://www.birchbox.com/shop/benefit-b-right-radiant-skincare-kit I don't usually like heavily scented products but I really like these. The Triple Immulsion day moisturizer is my new favorite. I feel like I have to use more of it than a regular moisturizer, it soaks in so quickly, but my combo/oily t-zone LOVES it and it doesn't make me break out. It pained me to pay full price so I waited for a code and points to buy it lol

 

[invisiblebike]

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I'm guessing the aquaphor works really well for you?
oh yeah, it's amazing. my lips are softer than ever.

 

[QueenJane]

has anyone used the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint?  I generally don't wear a foundation, but want something to just even it out.

 

[quene8106]

Second box. Will try the skincare and give the perfume away at work to a perfume junkie. I don't like it when birchbox picks out my perfume. I like to pick out my own and I've yet to like one in my two yrs as a member. Will try polish after I get sick of delirium.

 

[rigs32]

So, Birchbox is apparently out of the nail polish, so I get a credit to the store rather than the product.  But I can't actually buy the product in the store because they are out so I guess I just have to wait until there's something I want in the store.

I *hate* this method of fixing the problem because I then need to pay shipping on the item I want or limit myself to the free shipping items.  I already paid you for my box and you couldn't at least put a replacement product in the box?  A note of explanation?  It wasn't a mistake, you *knew* you'd run out.  I wonder if they bank on people not complaining or saying anything. It's not my fault if you have X number of subscribers but only X - Y number of your featured product for the month.