Birchbox September 2013

[DonnaD]

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by sweetharlot /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
This is only my 2nd box but the way I do it is:

Be signed in to your account and click on 'Box' by the top of the screen, click on women's (or men's) to see your subscription(s). The page you are then brought to should say September 2013, scroll down and there are your products. (Sorry if that was over-explained, I guide people step by step in things at my job so I am used to having to be very detailed.)

 

[Dots]

I have been pretty content with my BB's all but one time but the past several monrhs have been amazing for me!

 

[Ashitude]

One of my boxes is still vacationing in Florida. It needs to come back home!

 

[Kristine Walker]

     I value a box based on what I can actually use. Scented bath and hair products leave me with red, rashy, itchy, painful scalp and skin that can take days to clear up, so to me they are worthless. I once received a full-sized Stila 1 step bronzer as a mystery pick from BB. Retail $36...worth 0 to me because I'm super pale. So it went into a CS and a new happy home. Now that I'm addicted to CS I keep a dedicated stash so I will be ready for the next one. But everyone needs an outlet to vent, I know I do!

 

[goldenmeans]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kristine Walker /img/forum/go_quote.gif
       I value a box based on what I can actually use. Scented bath and hair products leave me with red, rashy, itchy, painful scalp and skin that can take days to clear up, so to me they are worthless. I once received a full-sized Stila 1 step bronzer as a mystery pick from BB. Retail $36...worth 0 to me because I'm super pale. So it went into a CS and a new happy home. Now that I'm addicted to CS I keep a dedicated stash so I will be ready for the next one. But everyone needs an outlet to vent, I know I do!

I'm super pale also and got that Stila bronzer last summer. I have been using a tiny bit every day on the apples of my cheeks under my blush. I think it brightens up my skin. You don't have to slather it all over.

 

[gemstone]

I'm super pale also and got that Stila bronzer last summer. I have been using a tiny bit every day on the apples of my cheeks under my blush. I think it brightens up my skin. You don't have to slather it all over.

I do the same! I like it because how dark it is depends on how much you use, so if i use a tiny bit i get the right shade. I also use a tiny bit of it to warm up a few tinted moisturizers that are too yellow for me.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kristine Walker /img/forum/go_quote.gif
       I value a box based on what I can actually use. Scented bath and hair products leave me with red, rashy, itchy, painful scalp and skin that can take days to clear up, so to me they are worthless. I once received a full-sized Stila 1 step bronzer as a mystery pick from BB. Retail $36...worth 0 to me because I'm super pale. So it went into a CS and a new happy home. Now that I'm addicted to CS I keep a dedicated stash so I will be ready for the next one. But everyone needs an outlet to vent, I know I do!

same with me and the stila 1 step bronzer. i live in the south where its like 100 degrees 80% of the time, so i try to wear the lightest possible makeup (texture wise) and the texture of the stila was tooooo heavy for me, i gave to to my aunt who was happy to experiment with it.

however, if you're still looking for a bronzer that gives fair skinned people a healthy glow, i highly recommend Benefit Hoolah.

 

[LadyK]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lolo22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Yup, same here.  Anything 3 oz and under is only $1.69 and I can usually get at least 2 samples shipped for that.

Wow!  I have to try paypal shipping.  I just sent off my first trade item and it was over $5.  I am still happy to be trading.  I end up passing on items I won't use to people who will enjoy them.  I also get to try items I wouldn't have been able to otherwise.  I think trading for me will always just be for fun.  

So far I have avoided box envy for the most part.  I like so many of the items, I am usually happy with what I get.  I don't worry so much about the cost as the value is always more than the $10 I Pay.  I have tried so many things I would never have found without these boxes.  

When I really think about it, one of my favorite things about the box is reading all these threads.  

 

[Superfish19]

I've been with Birchbox for almost a year and took the plunge and ordered another box. I've enjoyed most of the boxes except one month. I think it's a great value and I love trying new things. Also the point system at the store rocks.

 

[noxlunate]

I got my very first Birchbox in the mail today after watching posts on here for what seemed like forever! It could be that I'm so new to it and haven't had a chance to get annoyed by BB but I loved it. I did have the issue where tracking decided it didn't want to update anymore and it showed up as a complete surprise, though considering that the original date of arrival was supposed to be the 16th I'm counting that as a good thing.

 

[Sunnie045]

Quote: Originally Posted by hellopengy /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  This happened to me too! I emailed them but didn't make a big deal out of it (I was just happy to get the spray- it was the one item I really wanted!) so I'll let you know what they say.
Mine also spilled and I sent an email.  I feel bad because I emailed last month due to a missing sample.  I don't want them to think I am taking advantage, so I was really nice and asked if a replacement was available. We will see. It looks like a few people on facebook had a similar problem.

 

[LadyK]

My box just arrived!  I have the:

Jouer lip gloss in Riviera (Love this color!)

Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel  (excited to try)

Ruffian in Fox Hunt (Looks good)

Serge Normant Hair Spray (I'm out of hair spray so this is needed)

Borracha Wine wipes (Don't drink red wine but I might try them after my coffee in the morning)

I am very happy with my box.  I think I may have to buy a full size of the Jouer and my reviews should put me close to having enough points!  I heart happy boxes!

(OT:  I also just got my car back today after getting hit by a big rig three weeks ago so having my box be so good is icing on the cake)  

 

[Meeesha]

For those of you that have already received your boxes with the Mereadesso moisturizer, how are you liking it? 

I'm really worried with grapeseed oil being one of the main ingredients how my skin is going to react..

 

[eternalsnshine1]

Oh ok, it seems like more people got the green one. It feels like it is taking forever to get my box this month! I checked the shipping and it hasnt changed since the 9th!! Maybe it will be in my mailbox when I get home!

 

[Sept Mbabe]

I've got box envy....from what I was suppose to get and what BB actually sent me, ha!  I was suppose to get this:

BB41

 

[eternalsnshine1]

Thats great! Who says Friday the 13th has to be a bad day??

 

[Sept Mbabe]

Here's a pic of bb41.  Not sure why it didn't show in my earlier post :/

 

[PeridotCricket]

My box just arrived!  I have the: Jouer lip gloss in Riviera (Love this color!) Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel  (excited to try) Ruffian in Fox Hunt (Looks good) Serge Normant Hair Spray (I'm out of hair spray so this is needed) Borracha Wine wipes (Don't drink red wine but I might try them after my coffee in the morning) I am very happy with my box.  I think I may have to buy a full size of the Jouer and my reviews should put me close to having enough points!  I heart happy boxes! (OT:  I also just got my car back today after getting hit by a big rig three weeks ago so having my box be so good is icing on the cake)  

Ugh. This is the box pictured on my Birchbox account. The list of products does not match the picture, so I don't know what box I'm getting, but I got a Jouer lip gloss in my box last year, I now have 3 different color samples of it and they're lasting me over 30 uses each. I don't want another one. And "drunk" brand wine wipes? What the Efff? Borracha means drunk in Spanish.

 

[gemstone]

Ugh. This is the box pictured on my Birchbox account. The list of products does not match the picture, so I don't know what box I'm getting, but I got a Jouer lip gloss in my box last year, I now have 3 different color samples of it and they're lasting me over 30 uses each. I don't want another one. And "drunk" brand wine wipes? What the Efff? Borracha means drunk in Spanish.

I posted this earlier but the contents listed are the ones you're supposed to get. They put the box pictures in later (thats why they have the plain birchbox placeholder) and several had the wrong pic put in. Also, I think that it's a very appropriate name for wipes that remove wine stains, but obviously it can be used for other stains. Wine just stains worse than coffee, etc.

 

[kawaiimeows]

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


I posted this earlier but the contents listed are the ones you're supposed to get. They put the box pictures in later (thats why they have the plain birchbox placeholder) and several had the wrong pic put in.

Also, I think that it's a very appropriate name for wipes that remove wine stains, but obviously it can be used for other stains. Wine just stains worse than coffee, etc.

It's a clever name, I agree (and wine stains are the #1 reason i tend to stay away from red wine lolol). I imagine they'd probably be pretty useful on other stains though if they work on wine.