Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[tigrlilyem]

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

My reviews for Box 20:


Eyeko Petrol Blue

- Love the pretty tropical blue shade for summer.  However, I applied it over a gel based eye treatment (which was totally dry), and a primer and it faded, creased, and migrated.  My eyelids aren't oily.  I'll try it next sans primer and setting it with a sheer face powder and see what happens. I've had it on for a few hours and it's turned into a real mess.

 By Terry Creme de Rose 

- Light textured, nice scent (imo), with firming benefits.  Would consider buying if it wasn't so expensive.

By Terry Perfecting Foundation Apricot Light 2 

-  This shade looked very light when I squeezed it out, but it blended nicely into my light ( not ultra pale) skin. It's very luminous and flaw and line minimizing.  I had bought this a while back at Sephora  in a different shade and I forgot how much I liked it. When I get more points and a discount coupon, this is on my "buy" list. I'll probably get this shade because it's working for me.

Joya A Scent Of Soulmates

-  This is a roll-on. Nice orange musk scent, but it didn't last on me at all. Used the whole thing up in one application.

Stainiac Beauty Queen

- Love this. Long lasting on my cheeks, and natural looking. A pretty blue based pink shade.  Also used it on my lips with gloss over, but it didn't last through dinner. But since I mainly want it as a blush,  no problem.

Tili bag

Cute fuchsia/black/grey animal print.  Sturdier than a regular baggie. The equivalent of a quart size.

Since both my boxes are #20, I'm happy to be getting the extra Stainiac, and By Terry items. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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I felt the same way about the (highlight) eyeko fat stick. I hope the (highlight) eyeko skinny stick performs better.

 

[allthingsaimee]

Just listed on the trade thread for the first time!  Eep!  Modcloth Deer Headband up for trade.  I love it but will probably never use it.

update:  trade was made within minutes!   yay! 

 

[MissLindaJean]

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

My reviews for Box 20:


Eyeko Petrol Blue

- Love the pretty tropical blue shade for summer.  However, I applied it over a gel based eye treatment (which was totally dry), and a primer and it faded, creased, and migrated.  My eyelids aren't oily.  I'll try it next sans primer and setting it with a sheer face powder and see what happens. I've had it on for a few hours and it's turned into a real mess.

 By Terry Creme de Rose 

- Light textured, nice scent (imo), with firming benefits.  Would consider buying if it wasn't so expensive.

By Terry Perfecting Foundation Apricot Light 2 

-  This shade looked very light when I squeezed it out, but it blended nicely into my light ( not ultra pale) skin. It's very luminous and flaw and line minimizing.  I had bought this a while back at Sephora  in a different shade and I forgot how much I liked it. When I get more points and a discount coupon, this is on my "buy" list. I'll probably get this shade because it's working for me.

Joya A Scent Of Soulmates

-  This is a roll-on. Nice orange musk scent, but it didn't last on me at all. Used the whole thing up in one application.

Stainiac Beauty Queen

- Love this. Long lasting on my cheeks, and natural looking. A pretty blue based pink shade.  Also used it on my lips with gloss over, but it didn't last through dinner. But since I mainly want it as a blush,  no problem.

Tili bag

Cute fuchsia/black/grey animal print.  Sturdier than a regular baggie. The equivalent of a quart size.

Since both my boxes are #20, I'm happy to be getting the extra Stainiac, and By Terry items. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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As far as the Terry product..Sample Society sent out a sample by that company in April and offered a $15 off purchase coupon...

 

[Nisha760]

would love to trade this box

I think im getting box 21.

Box 21

1. Masqueology Pore Minimizing Mask
2. theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac
3. Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume
4. BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages by Cynthia Rowley Bundle
5. Melvita Floral Water

Would love box 18, 22, or 10.

Or even indidvidual products like the nail polish remover wipe, 1 step bronzer, or Eyeko eyeliner.

Thanks

 

[Roni917]

Got box 16 am willing to trade anything, I wonder what I did to deserve this box, on the fence about canceling but I will wait. Hoping next month is better, please no more moisturizer! I got male perfume, will send it to the bf for fathers day lol

 

[Smahama]

I got box 2 and WOW, am I happy! I opened up the Stila box and instantly thought... a full size?! What an amazing value. This is only my second Birchbox but I am sooo much happier than last month.

 

[sillylilly05]

Getting box 4! Very happy with it i loveeeee eyelinnnneeerrr! Glad i didn't get stila bronzer since i bought it last week! lol /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Meggpi]

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

Yep, the categories don't need to be so specific, and mocking really wasn't necessary. But things like nut allergies and fragrance allergies and allergies to very strong chemicals are real, and it's not an unreasonable idea that out of 20-30 boxes, they can't have some that don't have these kinds of things in them.

I'm not meaning to be mocking, I think it is just unrealistic (especially when people just want to opt out of specific products, not just allergens, which is kind of my point).  I am bad at moderating my tone in writing.  There are a LOT different of allergies/sensitivities, how can you satisfy them all every single month?   

Food allergies I'll give on, because to be quite honest, it is a throw away in a beauty box when generally they give the same samples out at the grocery store on the weekend.  Still, I'm diabetic and don't want to be sent candy, so I give it away and that's life.

 

[pinktergal]

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

I'm not meaning to be mocking, I think it is just unrealistic (especially when people just want to opt out of specific products, not just allergens, which is kind of my point).  I am bad at moderating my tone in writing.  There are a LOT different of allergies/sensitivities, how can you satisfy them all every single month?   

Food allergies I'll give on, because to be quite honest, it is a throw away in a beauty box when generally they give the same samples out at the grocery store on the weekend.  Still, I'm diabetic and don't want to be sent candy, so I give it away and that's life.

I understand what you're saying. There are products I don't want either - self tanners, acne cream, hair oil, to name a few. But it's unrealistic to expect to opt out of categories.  

As to food allergies, these are usually just the little life style extra. If you're afraid of it, toss it out. 

Perfume samples are the easiest to get for these beauty box sub companies. They're plentiful and cheap, so we're never getting rid of them. I don't want them either, but they're not going away.

There are a few subs where you can pick your samples, and for those with allergies or who don't want makeup, or anti-aging, or perfume, or moisturizer, etc., those subs are probably a better bet because you'll never receive an item you don't want.

But a $10 a month sub service just can't cater to so many demands. 

 

[ashleywasadiver]

My basic feelings on it are that if I have to fill out a "beauty profile," then that should be taken into account.

Also, I think food allergies should definitely be taken into account, because although you can certainly throw the item out, you never know what state the packaging could be in.

That being said, I can understand not being able to fully cater to every single demand customers have, but with 20+ boxes, it should be a little easier than with a singular box.

 

[HiImDaisy]

Hi everyone! I'm new here but I've been lurking for a few days. I just subscribed to Birchbox so this is my first box - it gave me my shipping notice on June 8th and said my estimated shipping date is the 16th, and my shipping weight is 0.5450. How does everyone know what box they're getting? I've been scrolling through 32 pages of this thread so far and I haven't seen this weight yet (I'll continue to read through all the pages though! I just wanted to see if anyone had a quicker response). I wouldn't mind the band aids or the headband actually but some of the boxes would disappoint me, especially since this is my 1st box. Do not care for the men's cologne! My boyfriend rarely uses cologne!

 

[PeridotCricket]

The Birchbox website says I'm getting that box as well.  According to Zadi's List, that is Box #2.  I am so excited, although I do not want the self-tanning packets.  Bronzer and self-tanner in the same box?  Why? Does anybody know what this month's food items taste like? 

I have never used a bronzer, either, but I have spots that don't tan as dark as most of my body, so I am very excited to give it a try.  Have I said "excited" enough times?  With Birchbox really stepping up their game for June, and the Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale starting this week, I am almost too excited to sit still. 

I have tanned very dark in recent years, and my face, arms, neck, and upper chest get dark very quickly and stay dark, but parts of me that have not gotten really dark in past years, but which are now exposed to the sun, are not getting dark.  Think white decolletage and sandal lines on my feet and you get the picture.  My goal for Summer 2012 is to use SPF all over every single day and tan as little as possible, but it's not working.  The bronzer will come in very handy.

I love love love that everyone is getting the stainiac in their box.  At least that's how it looks so far.  Has Birchbox ever put 1 item in every box before?  I find this very exciting as well.

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

Finally got my June box:


 
I can't wait to try the bronzer, as I have actually never ever used a bronzer before. I have very light skin and have always been a bit wary of anything bronze. Has anyone tried it yet? I did try the lip and cheek stain and I love the slight hint of color it provides as well as the texture. It isn't runny or sticky or streaky, which is a huuuuge plus! The Luna bar is peanut butter, so that goes to the boyfriend and I don't think I can use the tanning wipes (too dark). The Taylor Swift doesn't work for me either. On the plus side, I know my coworkers will adore my castoff products and, if I can wax poetic for a bit, I think that's part of the fun of subscription boxes, getting to share things that may not work for you with friends and having them find products they can't live with out vicariously through you.

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

Originally Posted by HiImDaisy /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Hi everyone! I'm new here but I've been lurking for a few days. I just subscribed to Birchbox so this is my first box - it gave me my shipping notice on June 8th and said my estimated shipping date is the 16th, and my shipping weight is 0.5450. How does everyone know what box they're getting? I've been scrolling through 32 pages of this thread so far and I haven't seen this weight yet (I'll continue to read through all the pages though! I just wanted to see if anyone had a quicker response). I wouldn't mind the band aids or the headband actually but some of the boxes would disappoint me, especially since this is my 1st box. Do not care for the men's cologne! My boyfriend rarely uses cologne!

Click this link for the list of box spoilers https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/126156/spoiler-birchbox-the-june-boxes

Log into your Birchbox account, scroll down the spoiler list I posted above and search for the box items on the Birchbox website. Your items will have a 'give feedback' link under the item name on the website, these items will be in your box. Once you find an item with the feedback link, reference the spoiler list for those items, and try the other items that are in those boxes. You should be able to find the 5 or 6 items that are in your box, which tells you which box is yours. I hope this makes sense lol!

 

[iugirl13]

Got box 9 today /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I am an extremely pale girl so I am a little weary of the self tanning towelettes that are apparently INTENSE but I will probably try them out. I am also excited to try out my eyeko fat eyestick in black

 

[sillylilly05]

and im glad i already bought the stila last week because i would have been super bummed if i didn't get it because i've been lemming it for awhile! I seem to NEVER get any of the "most wanted items" as in any of the full size.  If i hear talks of a full size item i might as well not even know about it because i for sure won't be getting it lol /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i still love birchbox anyways and am happy with my box for once! since my last 2 have been crap

 

[luckylilme]

I got Box #16. I will probably use everything except the Stainiac but NOTHING about this box excites me. I already got about $10 bucks of excitement wondering about what I might get. I guess I broke even with the Birchbox slot machine this month. No loss no win just even.

 

[peebeenjay]

Originally Posted by iugirl13 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Got box 9 today /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I am an extremely pale girl so I am a little weary of the self tanning towelettes that are apparently INTENSE but I will probably try them out. I am also excited to try out my eyeko fat eyestick in black



my fat stick wasn't in a box. i got the dark teal-y color though. was the black the only one that came in a box? i don't rather care, I'd rather not waste packaging that i'm going to toss anyways but did anyone else get one out of the box?

 

[HiImDaisy]

Click this link for the list of box spoilers https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/126156/spoiler-birchbox-the-june-boxes Log into your Birchbox account, scroll down the spoiler list I posted above and search for the box items on the Birchbox website. Your items will have a 'give feedback' link under the item name on the website, these items will be in your box. Once you find an item with the feedback link, reference the spoiler list for those items, and try the other items that are in those boxes. You should be able to find 5 the 5 or 6 items that are in your box, which tells you which box is yours. I hope this makes sense lol!

Thank you so much!! Ehhh I got Box #2 which is kind of disappointing because I'm pale and there are TWO tanning things (bronzer and tanning wipes) But Luna bars are good and I'm excited about the staniac? I already have a billion perfumes so I'm not entirely excited about the Taylor Swift perfume but for $10 I'm not going to complain too much. I hope July brings me better luck!

 

[elviscupcake]

I have box #2...but I am noticing it seems like a huge percentage of the people posting here also have that box...more than any other box. Anyone else notice this??

 

[Missglammygirl]

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


Also my box!!! I'm also excited for the Stila and Stainiac.

Wonderstruck perfume? I already have; in the rollerball form

Self-tanning? IDK, if i want to try

Luna Bar? Seriously? If I wanted one I could've went to the store and buy myself one.

But, I'm satisfied with my box overall :]

 lol Im getting the same box and i also have the rollerball form of that fragrance!