Birchbox September 2013

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

Quote: Originally Posted by jennm149 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I think a lot of us do that, including the BB staffers they used as models. If you use the "start with your current foundation" feature on the ColorIQ page to check the products used by the BB "models" -- even within each person they are very different. I was IQ'd 4Y04 (and it IS a good match, to my surprise) but have used a 1R05 BB ceam without an issue. The coverage and texture are probably important -- the heavier the coverage, the more obvious any mismatch will be, I suppose.

Anyway, I was just fascinated that no two of the products used by any one of the models had the same ColorIQ match.
Interesting.

I actually tried MUFE invisible HD foundation because I had heard things about it, but I didn't realize it was fragranced and just wearing it a few hours made my skin ITCH! It was fine when I took it off, my skin wasn't super red or anything.

4Y and 1R must be really close together on the scale, because I was matched 4Y05 and 1R06 looked perfect as well!

 

[JC327]

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

I got my order yesterday. I got the Beauty Protector, which came just in time, as I used the last bit of my sample yesterday morning. I also got the Whish Exfoliating Body whatever, because I love love the smell, and the free shampoo has the same coconutty scent! My Mystery pack had the Klorane dry shampoo I've been lusting after, and a packet of some thing I can't recall. 

It was a welcome package at the end of a no good, very bad, horrible day (it's my first week back at work after summer vacation, and I was so miserable I sat in my car and cried while listening to my meditation app at lunch.) 

Hello, 3 day weekend. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Sorry to hear that, hope you have a great weekend!

 

[elizabethrose]

What's this month's theme!?  Vintage?

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

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



What's this month's theme!?  Vintage?

Right now the guesses are either Vintage or Fashion Week!  Hopefully we find out soon!

 

[invisiblebike]

they'll probably post the sneak peek video on tuesday.

 

[Heather Hicks]

As far as the color matching Sephora IQ system goes, does it even have a way to account for neutrals? All I see is people saying they are Y or R coded, but no N's. I got coded Y. Thought I was an R, but finally read that you need to discount issues like red cheeks due to mild rosacea when finding your undertone. Ok. But I still don't think I'm really a warm Y fully. I think I am fairly neutral but perhaps leaning a touch warm. The IQ number I got was not only too warm but also too dark. I wanted to try MUFE HD. They started with the recommended 120. Tried 118 next but it was still a touch too dark. Then they tried 117 and said it was a good match. It seemed so in the store, but when I got home, put it all over my face, I thought I looked sickly yellow. I ordered 115 and oddly I may like it a bit better, but it is a touch too pink. Hence, this is one reason why I think I am more neutral than anything. When I mixed the two together it looked much better. As if HD weren't expensive enough for 1 bottle--now it seems I need 2! I think 118 is the first neutral in the line, so I don't really have a lighter, neutral option. Has anyone else had this problem--needing neutral but pretty doggone light?

 

[jkfinl]

they'll probably post the sneak peek video on tuesday.

Yeh can't wait !!!!

 

[jkfinl]

September is birch boxes 3rd birthday.

 

[gypsiemagic]

Originally Posted by jkfinl /img/forum/go_quote.gif
September is birch boxes 3rd birthday.

yep! my guess was vintage birthday party!

 

[barbyechick]

Originally Posted by Heather Hicks /img/forum/go_quote.gif

As far as the color matching Sephora IQ system goes, does it even have a way to account for neutrals? All I see is people saying they are Y or R coded, but no N's. I got coded Y. Thought I was an R, but finally read that you need to discount issues like red cheeks due to mild rosacea when finding your undertone. Ok. But I still don't think I'm really a warm Y fully. I think I am fairly neutral but perhaps leaning a touch warm. The IQ number I got was not only too warm but also too dark. I wanted to try MUFE HD. They started with the recommended 120. Tried 118 next but it was still a touch too dark. Then they tried 117 and said it was a good match. It seemed so in the store, but when I got home, put it all over my face, I thought I looked sickly yellow. I ordered 115 and oddly I may like it a bit better, but it is a touch too pink. Hence, this is one reason why I think I am more neutral than anything. When I mixed the two together it looked much better. As if HD weren't expensive enough for 1 bottle--now it seems I need 2! I think 118 is the first neutral in the line, so I don't really have a lighter, neutral option. Has anyone else had this problem--needing neutral but pretty doggone light?

i've gone with a few friends to see what they get matched up and I haven't seen anyone get neutral yet so you may be right, it's always hard. i'm technically a pale olive which is closest to warm but they all have too much red so I wonder how it works that out. I love mufe because it has so many warm options but for a brand that specializes in neutrals maybe there's a niche? You're right there's no way having to buy two bottles is the answer! Good luck!

I've heard great things about Becca and Maybelline's Fit for finding neutral undertones, not sure if you've given those a try

 

[quene8106]

Quote: Originally Posted by Holly120 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I haven't seen the iq match thing but I know it must still be better than the mua at our MAC counter! In a 3 month span (fall into winter) they started with C4. The next time it was NC42! There is nooooooo way! I an probably really around nc25-30....

nc42? wow. i'm a woman of color and i'm a nc42 only when i tan, lol

 

[mariahk83]

OT - but I know many of us loathe CC polishes...but I bought the 2013 holo collection of theirs and WOW!!  beautiful....now if BB would send us minis of those, i'd be a happy camper!

 

[Holly120]

nc42? wow. i'm a woman of color and i'm a nc42 only when i tan, lol

Lol! I still have the studio fix powder foundation for ya!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[CheshireCookie]

Originally Posted by mariahk83 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

OT - but I know many of us loathe CC polishes...but I bought the 2013 holo collection of theirs and WOW!!  beautiful....now if BB would send us minis of those, i'd be a happy camper!

Oh my goodness.....WANT!

 

[Meggpi]

All the Color Club hologram colors were clearanced at Meijer last time I was there, for anyone who as that store in the area.  It was a while ago, I don't typically shop there.

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Originally Posted by mariahk83 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

OT - but I know many of us loathe CC polishes...but I bought the 2013 holo collection of theirs and WOW!!  beautiful....now if BB would send us minis of those, i'd be a happy camper!

This one is my favorite!  What color is it?  Looks slightly peachier than Put A Pin In It... 

 

[quene8106]

Quote: Originally Posted by Holly120 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Lol! I still have the studio fix powder foundation for ya!!

do you mean as a trade? 

on another note, i just got color iq'd at sephora today and i'm a 3y10. when i went last month in florida, i was a 3y09. i tried on one of the foundations that the system recommended and it worked. i don't know how i keep tanning in the mountains. could it be because i'm at a higher elevation?

 

[lexxies22]

Originally Posted by Tiffany27la /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Ummm..guys? This is definitely OT, but I would really appreciate any of you that are spiritually/religiously/or otherwise inclined to please send up a few prayers/chants/vibes for myself and anyone else currently in potential danger in the Middlle East...I'm in Beirut for the next few weeks, and with the recent bombings and escalating war in Syria, things aren't looking very promising at the moment...thank you in advance

I miss you!!! I can't wait to chat with you soon as soon you're back in the states... *praying for you* Hopefully, you're prepared for the worst. That's so sad.. Hurry it up; come home!

 

[jkfinl]

The theme for Sept. has to be vintage. One of the items everyone is getting is the Ruffian nail polish. The Ruffian manicure is a manicure from the 1930's when ladies left the base of their nails untainted.

 

[JamieO]

The theme for Sept. has to be vintage. One of the items everyone is getting is the Ruffian nail polish. The Ruffian manicure is a manicure from the 1930's when ladies left the base of their nails untainted.

Its still a good possiblity, but the polishes are named for the fashion label Ruffian, who created the polishes.