Birchbox September 2013

[Mandy Kane]

I love my box! I got the davines spray (huge) Elizabeth Arden lip gloss (gorgeous) the orange nail polish (awesome) a Paula choice vial for spots, (I'm down) and the wine wipes (actually sounds neat) and I got the best mystery plus two ever the same day: beauty blender, make lipstick and makeup remover! In love with birchbox right now!

 

[nicepenguins]

Love my box--the sugar bomb feels great on my lips and I even like the perfume. Hand cream was great too (box 32)

 

[MissTrix]

I received one of my boxes today. It contained...



Shattered glass! Birchbox, you shouldn't have! 

I'm pretty sure that stuffing 2 glass samples in a pillow box together probably wasn't the brightest idea. I've already sent them an email about it. I really hope they just give me points because I'm certain I have smelled enough of that perfume to last me a lifetime. 

 

[JamieO]

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

Yes! I love Hoolah. It's the only bronzer I've ever used that isn't too dark or orangey or sparkly. It's perfect for my fair skin.

 

[glamigirl]

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

I just finished my bottle that i have been using last two years and never once had a reaction-not a problem whatsoever...

 

[LadyK]

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


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.

If you end up with the Jouer check out my trade list.  I just ordered a full size with my points but I would still trade for another.

 That's pretty funny about the name for the wipes.  The drunk part explains why the directions say: "Do not swallow wipe.."  

 

[LadyK]

Quote: Originally Posted by MissTrix /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I received one of my boxes today. It contained...



Shattered glass! Birchbox, you shouldn't have! 

I'm pretty sure that stuffing 2 glass samples in a pillow box together probably wasn't the brightest idea. I've already sent them an email about it. I really hope they just give me points because I'm certain I have smelled enough of that perfume to last me a lifetime. 

Eek!  I hope you didn't get cut.  Those tiny little shards are sneaky.  This should be a no brainer for customer service, I hope they send some replacements and points.  

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by MissTrix /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I received one of my boxes today. It contained...



Shattered glass! Birchbox, you shouldn't have! 

I'm pretty sure that stuffing 2 glass samples in a pillow box together probably wasn't the brightest idea. I've already sent them an email about it. I really hope they just give me points because I'm certain I have smelled enough of that perfume to last me a lifetime. 

oh my god!! i've never seen anything like that happen. i hope you didn't cut yourself D:

 

[flynt]

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

I get the worst stains on my teeth and lips from red wine so I'm looking forward to seeing the reviews.  If it works well I'm definitely looking into buying them.  I prefer red wine to white but I look so ridiculous that I avoid drinking it in public.  

 

[MissTrix]

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyK /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Eek!  I hope you didn't get cut.  Those tiny little shards are sneaky.  This should be a no brainer for customer service, I hope they send some replacements and points.  


Quote: Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif oh my god!! i've never seen anything like that happen. i hope you didn't cut yourself D:

I somehow managed to escape injury which seems somewhat miraculous in retrospect. There were tiny shards on everything! I wiped down the other samples and I threw out the box after I took the pic. Thanks for the concern!

I swear it looks like it exploded. 

 

[normajean2008]

Quote: Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
http://www.coastalscents.com/makeup/eyes/eye-palettes/miragepalette.html

Coastal scents are constantly putting their palettes on sale, last month they had it for $8.88.  It's not on sale anymore, but if you are willing to wait, it will definitely be on sale again sometime in the next month or so.  It's just one of those sites that you should never pay full price for anything on, because all the merchandise is constantly being marked down.

Thanks for that info!  I will keep checking their website.  I know BB isn't known for being cheap in their store, but that is a huge price jump on this item!

 

[jesmari]

Received my box today.. but one sample was missing. I emailed them to let them know. Anyone know what they typically do about this? I really wanted to try the sample /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kawaiimeows]

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmari /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Received my box today.. but one sample was missing. I emailed them to let them know. Anyone know what they typically do about this? I really wanted to try the sample /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Depends. If they have extras they will send the sample to you. Otherwise they will compensate with points.

 

[lexxies22]

I seriously LOVE Amika Blow up spray. It's better than Beauty Protector Spray because it doesn't dry out my long luscious blonde locks! It smells divine! I followed instructions on the BB's video to blow dry by sections. I will definitely purchase it in the future! It gave my hair voluminous and flowy!

 

[quene8106]

Do any of you all use the toothy tabs by lush? I use the gorilla one and they make my teeth super white. I drink coffee daily and wine 2-3x a week but no one can tell by my smile. I hope I get the wine wipes in my next box (I just got another clicky truck)

 

[angienharry]

Yes! I love Hoolah. It's the only bronzer I've ever used that isn't too dark or orangey or sparkly. It's perfect for my fair skin.

Agree 100%. It's the only bronzer for this girl!!

 

[Sept Mbabe]

Quote: Originally Posted by MissTrix /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I received one of my boxes today. It contained...



Shattered glass! Birchbox, you shouldn't have! 

I'm pretty sure that stuffing 2 glass samples in a pillow box together probably wasn't the brightest idea. I've already sent them an email about it. I really hope they just give me points because I'm certain I have smelled enough of that perfume to last me a lifetime. 

Yikes, that's scary.  Glad you didn't get any cuts!  Birchbox definitely needs to fix this for you!!!

 

[Sept Mbabe]

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmari /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Received my box today.. but one sample was missing. I emailed them to let them know. Anyone know what they typically do about this? I really wanted to try the sample /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Keep an eye out for a response.  One month I had a missing sample and I emailed them and never heard back /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I now call them for anything amiss with my boxes.

 

[cskeiser]

I was able to use the new chat function for my customer service issue yesterday...my SMART skin polisher was totally empty.  I was able to

chat and the CS rep put in an order to send me a replacement.  Easier than calling or email for me.

 

[kawaiimeows]

my ruffian manicure. the formula was easy to use and i could've easily gotten away with using one coat but i used two out of habit. the crowdsourced collection is such a great selection of fall colors (my favoriteeee season), i want so badly to buy some more of these because the bottles are adorable. maybe they'll promo them in the future, a girl can hope. and i decided to get creative with my presentation LOL.