Birchbox September 2013

[goldenmeans]

So I went to the Birchbox Local event and it was pretty awesome. They had people from Incoco there and I was done with my manicure a lot more quickly than I expected. I picked the Total Bombshell pattern (pic from their website, as my nails are all broken and short and I will not subject you to them):



The colors are amazing and it's way more glittery than the pic shows, but they're already showing wear on the tips of my fingers. I've already bought another package from their website, though. I love the colors that much and I can't wait to see what it will look like when my nails are more gown out.

I picked the build your own Birchbox option and got:

DDF eye cream

Mally cream eyeshadow in Smoky Quartz

Juice Beauty lip gloss in Guava

Yes to Grapefruit CC cream

Color Club nail polish in Apollo Star

I will literally use every single thing I put in this box and I am so happy Birchbox does events like this. I hope the do so more often. And in that location (Chelsea Market), too. I went to dinner with my girlfriends at Giovanni Rana afterward and OMG the chocolate hazelnut ravioli is the best thing in the entire world. I had a crappy week and yesterday more than made up for it.

 

[IMDawnP]

Quote: Originally Posted by goldenmeans /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  So I went to the Birchbox Local event and it was pretty awesome. They had people from Incoco there and I was done with my manicure a lot more quickly than I expected. I picked the Total Bombshell pattern (pic from their website, as my nails are all broken and short and I will not subject you to them):



The colors are amazing and it's way more glittery than the pic shows, but they're already showing wear on the tips of my fingers. I've already bought another package from their website, though. I love the colors that much and I can't wait to see what it will look like when my nails are more gown out.

I picked the build your own Birchbox option and got:

DDF eye cream

Mally cream eyeshadow in Smoky Quartz

Juice Beauty lip gloss in Guava

Yes to Grapefruit CC cream

Color Club nail polish in Apollo Star

I will literally use every single thing I put in this box and I am so happy Birchbox does events like this. I hope the do so more often. And in that location (Chelsea Market), too. I went to dinner with my girlfriends at Giovanni Rana afterward and OMG the chocolate hazelnut ravioli is the best thing in the entire world. I had a crappy week and yesterday more than made up for it.

That gorgeous manicure, that amazing box and THAT dinner with girlfriends ? That would have made my month! The products you selected are things I would have picked, sooo jealous.

 

[puppymomofthree]

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 but received this box in the mail: BB42

I called Birchbox up and they just re-entered my sample box page to show the box I did receive.  A bit sad...  I would have loved to try the Nipple Balm and really would have loved the purple polish!  I don't wear mascara much, and I got the face cream in my other box so I really don't need dupes.  I also like my skin care regiment I'm on so the face cream isn't exciting for me as it is for others.  Do love the resealable foil pack though!!  Wish most foil packets with multiple uses came like this.  Overall, the box isn't bad, just sad about getting teased lol  And at least I can give feedback now and get points /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Just letting others know what Birchbox does if they send you a wrong box. My second box is bb27:

The polish is the only thing I really like in this box which is worth the price of the box with points.

Those are exactly the two boxes I received! What are the odds?

 

[quene8106]

Hmm if I get box 42 in the mail when i should've gotten box 41 in the first place I will be happy lol. I will screenshot my box on my account and take a pic of the box I receive and see what they do.

 

[kelley]

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  I got box # 37, which had my third version of a Coola moisturizer, Racinne's 'Ultimate Youth Power Eye Serum,' Juice Beauty's Green Apple Peel for sensitive skin, Benefit's Sugarbomb gloss, and the the purple Ruffian polish. The Sugarbomb gloss is a big MEH for me. All this gloss does is give my lips a slight sheen and tastes bad. However, it does seem to moisturize them pretty well. I am o-v-e-r Juice Beauty, though. It seems like every other month I get yet another Juice Beauty sample. I have yet to get a sample from Juice that actually does what it says. When I had my profile set to acne-prone I got the Juice Beauty acne wash that smells like rotten apples three different times.

I have a deep love for purple polishes, so when I saw that I was most likely getting the purple Ruffian polish I was worried it would be a dupe of something I already have. In the pictures it looked to be pretty close to Nars' Purple Rain. However, it's really different:



The picture isn't the best but I had to show how unique Delirium really is. I really can't think of anything that comes close to it so now I'm really considering getting the other two polishes if they're going to be anywhere as unique as Delirium.

another mountaineer!  hey girl hey!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Someone was asking about putting the GlamNatural blush into jars a while back.. just wanted to mention that I did squeeze mine into some small jars I had! You hardly need any of this stuff to get decent color, so I figure they'll last me a while!

Spoiler

 

[ILikeGiants]

I've also had the Ruffian polish on for almost a whole week without any chips. I only used one coat (though next time I might try two), and I used Essie's first base base coat and good to go top coat. The polish applied really nicely too. At first I thought they were ridiculously overpriced (and they are), but I still might buy some of the other colors with points. I got Hedge Fund and Fox Hunt in my two boxes.

 

[angienharry]

Still waiting on my two boxes......

 

[Meggpi]

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I've found the same about the boxes I had with more accessible products (yesto, simple eye roller, etc.), for some reason I've been responding to them better. This month is ok but that beauty protector shampoo & conditioner is expensive! I couldn't see myself paying full price for those or the ruffian polishes.

I feel this way about a lot of products!  That 28 dollars travel size cream is not something I would EVER buy so it doesn't wow me that much.  I do spend a bit more on some hair styling products and a LOT more on makeup. A 4 dollar equivalent mini lip gloss is worth a lot more to me than the cream.  I hate monetary value comparisons, for the most part.  Once in a while I do think a box gets seriously shortchanged.

 

[TXSlainte]

I feel this way about a lot of products!  That 28 dollars travel size cream is not something I would EVER buy so it doesn't wow me that much.  I do spend a bit more on some hair styling products and a LOT more on makeup. A 4 dollar equivalent mini lip gloss is worth a lot more to me than the cream.  I hate monetary value comparisons, for the most part.  Once in a while I do think a box gets seriously shortchanged.

I agree on the dollar value - it means nothing to me. To me, the only products of any type of value are those that I'll actually be able to try, and buy if I really like them. I'm getting the Dr. Jart this month, and while I can certainly test it out regardless of shade, I'll never be able to purchase it, as they simply do not make a shade that is dark enough for my tan skin. So in essence, it's useless to me, and useless for Birchbox to send me such a product because it won't create revenue for them. I assume that the whole intent is for us to try and purchase. On the other hand, when I got my Jouer LMT sample I tried it, loved it, and have purchased it several times. While the dollar value of the samples may have been similar, the value to me was not.

 

[cobainrls]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sunnie045 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  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.
Mine spray leaked as well and I emailed them to see what their response would be. The box was wet on the bottom that is how much mine leaked.

 

[Xiang]

Spoiler

If anybody is curious what the hand mask looks like, this is it. You can choose not to detach the tips if you want to include your fingertips in the mask. Or you can detach it if you want to give yourself a manicure at the same time. There is a cottony 2nd layer inside that makes it seem like a hand sauna in there, haha. It gets really warm in the mask if you leave it on for the full 10 minutes.  It's the type of thing I would love in the winter but hate during a hot summer night. The glove is one size only and really large. You kinda have to smooth it out over your hands evenly if you have small hands like me. =p

It was fun using it but I wouldn't say it did a lot to moisturize my hands though. After you take off the gloves, you rub the excess into your hands the way you would with a lotion. I didn't like the feel of it and washed it off after like an hour. It was just too hot and humid that night to deal with that extra moisture on my hands.

 

[AgathaLaupin]

De-lurking to ask: Does anyone else's ruffian have a kinda wonky brush? The tip of mine is kind of clumped together and swooshed to the side, it makes it hard to control it, though probably not worth contacting CS about...That said I like the Fox Hunt color way more than I thought I would. It has a kind of pinkish shimmer to it that makes it different from all my other reddish oranges. A nice surprise!

 

[Jane725]

I feel nothing about my box! For BB, that's a good thing, since I've always been horribly disappointed.  I only signed up for this month as a one-off because of a 50-point promotion, since I needed a few points to hit enough for a $10 discount to the BB store, so I figured I was paying $10 either way.  My box will have:

Ruffian (purple according to picture, which is fine with me)

Egyptian Magic Cream - I need a good body cream! I used to be pissy about getting foils from BB, since I had signed up back when it advertised "4-7 deluxe sized samples of beauty products."  Now I just have to LOL at how clueless BB is.

Benefit Sugarbomb gloss - I highly doubt this gloss will impress me more than a trillion other high-end glosses I've tried, but I'll try it anyway.

BCBGMax Azria scent - I love trying new perfumes, and always pawn them off on my mom if I end up hating them anyway.  Even as a perfume sample lover though, I will be a little miffed if it's not a spray-top.  The normal tops always spill all over my hands when I open them!

Serge Normant hairspray - I HATE hairsprays.  I think it's a personal thing, but my hair is already coarse/frizzy/gross and hairspray always makes it feel like straw.  I am always, ALWAYS unhappy with hairspray, but still got it like 4 out of my last 5 boxes when I last subbed.   I would trade it if I knew how to deal with the restrictions on aerosols.

This is according to their website though.  Past experience says it is about 50/50 as to whether these things will actually be in my box.  Oh BB.  My expectations for it now are so low, I basically can't be disappointed!  Of course after I get these points, I will have 150 points, and probably stay another month to get to the 200 mark. 

I hate when companies know how to manipulate my spending!

 

[Bizgirlva]

Box 22:



No golden ticket, darn. 

 

[KNJScorpio]

My box is showing the box from the last time I was a member, September 2011 LOL.

colorescience pro® sunforgettable® Mineral Sun Protection Po... Incoco® Crème Solid Nail Polish Appliques Jouer Lip Enhancer Salvatore Ferragamo Attimo L'Eau Florale   Hopefully it'll update soon LOL.

 

[dressupthedog]

De-lurking to ask: Does anyone else's ruffian have a kinda wonky brush? The tip of mine is kind of clumped together and swooshed to the side, it makes it hard to control it, though probably not worth contacting CS about...That said I like the Fox Hunt color way more than I thought I would. It has a kind of pinkish shimmer to it that makes it different from all my other reddish oranges. A nice surprise!

Mine does. It's has a little splayed out. I didn't think it was worth contacting CS either.

 

[sabinebyrne]

I got this on Wednesday but haven't had time to post this til now. I LOVED this box! Aside from the Coola, everything is something I can use. The night I got it, I used the Juice Beauty peel (I get the hype now), Sugarbomb (LOVED it, not sticky, pretty color), and the Ruffian.

I love the Ruffian so much, it deserves its own picture:



The color isn't as bright as here, but I do love how it changes from blue to purple, depending on your light. GORGEOUS color. I even like Fox Hunt and Hedge Fund from the pictures I've seen, and I'm really not a fan of orange and green, generally. I am definitely going to be getting one of these soon. The formula is great! Went on smooth and even, totally COULD have gotten away with one coat, and wears well. I've had it on since Wednesday and other than normal tipwear from showering and dishes, I don't have a single chip! I know this is a mini sized, but it's going to last a while, and I like that. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Momsgotmail]

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

I got this on Wednesday but haven't had time to post this til now. I LOVED this box! Aside from the Coola, everything is something I can use. The night I got it, I used the Juice Beauty peel (I get the hype now), Sugarbomb (LOVED it, not sticky, pretty color), and the Ruffian.

I love the Ruffian so much, it deserves its own picture:



The color isn't as bright as here, but I do love how it changes from blue to purple, depending on your light. GORGEOUS color. I even like Fox Hunt and Hedge Fund from the pictures I've seen, and I'm really not a fan of orange and green, generally. I am definitely going to be getting one of these soon. The formula is great! Went on smooth and even, totally COULD have gotten away with one coat, and wears well. I've had it on since Wednesday and other than normal tipwear from showering and dishes, I don't have a single chip! I know this is a mini sized, but it's going to last a while, and I like that. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Your box is so much better than mine!  I am only getting 1 hand cream, salt spray (which I can't use) and the orange-red ruffian which I won't wear.  I would have loved the purple.  The other 2 are packet samples.  GRR...last month was my first and only great birchbox. I am going to retake my quiz and hope it matters.

 

[curlymason]

I got this on Wednesday but haven't had time to post this til now. I LOVED this box! Aside from the Coola, everything is something I can use. The night I got it, I used the Juice Beauty peel (I get the hype now), Sugarbomb (LOVED it, not sticky, pretty color), and the Ruffian. I love the Ruffian so much, it deserves its own picture: The color isn't as bright as here, but I do love how it changes from blue to purple, depending on your light. GORGEOUS color. I even like Fox Hunt and Hedge Fund from the pictures I've seen, and I'm really not a fan of orange and green, generally. I am definitely going to be getting one of these soon. The formula is great! Went on smooth and even, totally COULD have gotten away with one coat, and wears well. I've had it on since Wednesday and other than normal tipwear from showering and dishes, I don't have a single chip! I know this is a mini sized, but it's going to last a while, and I like that. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Box twins! I was annoyed about the Coola (seriously, just got some three months ago!), but the rest of the box is great. I'm excited to try out the Delrium! The Juice beauty peel is seriously awesome. I have really sensitive skin, and it made my skin feel soft and happy. I also tried the eye serum and really like it as well.