Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[Lychae]

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

But yea, I know what I'm getting but my Tracking number hasn't loaded. So just the waiting process...

Same. But it's looking like a lot of people have got their box without being to track it. Maybe we will get ours tomorrow? =]

 

[Jazbot]

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


Same. But it's looking like a lot of people have got their box without being to track it. Maybe we will get ours tomorrow? =]

Yes I hope so!

I did get the e-mail on Saturday and I'm located in NYC it never takes that long to get to me.

Let's hope for the best.

 

[MissLindaJean]

There's always at least a four day lag where my box never updates, then all of a sudden, it shows it''s been received by my local post office and out for delivery! It usually updates the day of or right before I get it!

 

[Lychae]

I got mine Saturday and it still hasn't updated.
 

 

[heather4602]

Hey ya'll, I'm getting box 8 


Box 8

1. Masqueology Brightening Mask
2. Ada Cosmetics Bronzer
3. Likewise Facial Moisturizer + Sun Protectant SPF 50 Normal To Dry
4. theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac
5. BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages by Cynthia Rowley Bundle

I would like to trade this box for another if someone gets a duplicate like me. It was suppose to be my moms but after seeing mine she does not want any of it! I would also trade the whole box for the Stila Bronzer (that everyone seems to want!) Just PM me or let me know! 

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Originally Posted by peridotcricket /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I understand how light-skinned girls who don't tan much don't want the stila one step bronzer, but I'm light, with blond hair and blue eyes, and I want thebronzer because I do not tan the same all over. My decolletage especially.

I wouldn't have been mad at the bronzer - I haven't yet found a bronzer that works on me (I've never had a tan in my life, I turn pink then go back to white), but if you try a bronzer on and don't like it, it's quick and easy to wash off. Self tanners, though, whooooole other story! (Not to mention the one time I tried one, I broke out in major hives. Ick.)

 

[Beautybabe090]

Yay! Im so happy! its the one i wanted

 

[Beautybabe090]

My box came
 

im having trouble uploading a picture, but its box 2!

 

[xlinds15x]

Posting in this thread as well...

Will trade Revolution Organics Freedom Glow Beauty Balm in BRONZED  for STILA 1-STEP BRONZER

 

[mjkdior713]

Omg so annoyed! I thought I'd get my box today at the latest cause my.mom got hers friday and mine shipped a day after hers shipped. This sucks!

 

[phoebehearts]

Couple of things ladies-

Has anyone tried their Coola SPF sample yet? I'm intrigued by the matte finish cucumber for the face (which is already sold out) and the Plumeria body one as well. Staying power, effectiveness, scent etc... It seems like a cool product for the upcoming summer. I'm mostly looking for something for all over daily protection if any one has any recs.

My awesome husband browsed the ban-aid section at Walmart for me last night and picked me up a regular box that had 10 Cynthia Rowley samples in there to try. That shall hold me over, I guess. Lol.

Lastly I haven't seen anyone else post about this before but the twistbands that BB sends out also does a subscription service. They have a 3 mo/$30, 6 mo/$60, and 1 yr/$110 options. You get 6 random hair ties or bands each month. I signed up for the 3 month only because BB sells them 6 ties/$10 anyways and I really wanted to try the headbands out before I commit $20 to a pack of 6. I do think the hairs ties are over priced period but I really enjoyed them and I figured this was one of the "cheapest" ways to stock pile a bunch. As soon as my first month's sub comes in the mail I'll be sure to post.
 

Now i'm off to my mailbox to see if my 2nd BB arrived yet!

 

[MissLindaJean]

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

Couple of things ladies-

Has anyone tried their Coola SPF sample yet? I'm intrigued by the matte finish cucumber for the face (which is already sold out) and the Plumeria body one as well. Staying power, effectiveness, scent etc... It seems like a cool product for the upcoming summer. I'm mostly looking for something for all over daily protection if any one has any recs.

My awesome husband browsed the ban-aid section at Walmart for me last night and picked me up a regular box that had 10 Cynthia Rowley samples in there to try. That shall hold me over, I guess. Lol.

Lastly I haven't seen anyone else post about this before but the twistbands that BB sends out also does a subscription service. They have a 3 mo/$30, 6 mo/$60, and 1 yr/$110 options. You get 6 random hair ties or bands each month. I signed up for the 3 month only because BB sells them 6 ties/$10 anyways and I really wanted to try the headbands out before I commit $20 to a pack of 6. I do think the hairs ties are over priced period but I really enjoyed them and I figured this was one of the "cheapest" ways to stock pile a bunch. As soon as my first month's sub comes in the mail I'll be sure to post.

Now i'm off to my mailbox to see if my 2nd BB arrived yet!

That's cool...definitely update.. I really only want headbands, since I usually just do a black hair tie/clear and wrap my hair around.

 

[yanelib27]

Originally Posted by SimplyChelle xX /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Maybe leave it all blank and see what you get? lol na Im just having some fun.. I think it is the consensus on this forum that BB doesn't take the beauty profile into account.. but maybe change up your age and income level?
Ive seen a few people post theories that they DO take our beauty profiles into account just NOT in the personal ways we think they do.  I agree and think 95% of the information we give is for various marketing/research purposes. They send our information such as age and income to the companies that give away products through birchbox so that the answers to the feedback questions such as have you heard of this brand? and are you planning to purchase?, etc. will be of more value to them.  Also, they may use most of the other questions in the profile to generate statistics for birchbox marketing purposes as well or maybe to decide what types of tutorials and article to post. I DO think they do use the special concerns such as stretch marks, anti-aging, acne, etc. to decide who will get things such as the apothaderm cream and anti-wrinkle creams that not everyone could have a use for. I dont know for sure but I think this is the most realistic explanation as to why people don't always get their splurge items or things that seem to coincide perfectly with their interests all the time.

Thats what I meant. They dont take it into account when deciding what they send you. Thats what she was asking about.

I also dont agree at all with this statement:

 I DO think they do use the special concerns such as stretch marks, anti-aging, acne, etc. to decide who will get things such as the apothaderm cream and anti-wrinkle creams that not everyone could have a use for.

 

[Eva Papoutsi]

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

I kind of just don't want to worry about my face color not matching the rest of my body, and I don't want to have to apply the stuff all down my chest and arms so it'll match.

But I'm stupidly pale, so it's a lot more noticable on me I think? And it doesn't really look natural on me anyway.

Yeah, I know what you mean... Well, I have this weird thing that my body tans after a few hours in the sun, but my face stays pale no matter how many hours I would stay in the sun (and we all know that it's not healthy anyway). So, usually in the summer my body is a little tan and my face considerably whiter! So, every once in a while, I like to apply a decent layer of self tanner on my face and just a little bit (whatever is left on my fingers) on my neck and chest! That will do the trick for me and it almost gives the illusion that I'm wearing a semi-permanent makeup (ok tinted moisturizer

)!

But I always use the lighter self tanner for fair skin, I don't know how these intensive tanning wipes are going to look on me!

 

[sofivv18]

how do guys know what box you guys i always see you guys saying i got box 4 or 9 and i want to know which one mine is?

 

[Playedinloops]

omg I'm in love with the stainiac! I thought I'd hate it because I didn't like benetint or posietint, but its much better, imo. 

 

[Gretski7]

I'm new to this group, but longtime lurker. I have 2 BB subs and for the second month I got the same box on both accounts! I can't complain because I got boxes with the Stila, but I really want to try the Eyeko fat stick. Anyone tried it yet? Do you like it? Can it be used as liner or mostly just shadow?

 

[wishinstar777]

I'm also new to the group and was a long time lurker!

I'm getting Box #15 and normally I hate self tanner stuff but I'm getting married this week so maybe I will try it. Has anyone tried the Comodynes Self-Tanning towelettes? Any tips or advice?

 

[JessP]

Originally Posted by SimplyChelle xX /img/forum/go_quote.gif

HAS ANYONE RECEIVED ​

BOX #19 ?​

I STILL HAVENT SEEN ANYONE POST ABOUT IT!​

Its the one with the Modcloth Headband, Juicy Couture perfume, theBalm stainiac, coola cucumber spf lotion, jouer luminizing moisture tint, and comodynes tanning towelettes. I am actually really excited about my box but crossing my fingers that I get the polkadotted headband not the deer printed one, and thinking that I will probably trade the jouer!​

I'm getting Box 19 - I think it will arrive tomorrow!

 

[galaxiigrl]

I've never tried the self-tanning towelettes, but I do have advice: DO NOT try any new beauty treatments right before your wedding!!! If you don't like the results or have a bad reaction, you will be a very upset bride.

Also, congratulations on getting married.

Originally Posted by wishinstar777 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm also new to the group and was a long time lurker!

I'm getting Box #15 and normally I hate self tanner stuff but I'm getting married this week so maybe I will try it. Has anyone tried the Comodynes Self-Tanning towelettes? Any tips or advice?