Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[CourtneyB]

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

i have to say i really like the men's cologne on my boyfriend.

he was adorable, he couldn't figure out how to use it (he doesnt normally wear cologne)

it kinda reminds me of his old spice aqua reef (which i go bananas for) with a little extra musk.

I'm trying to convince my boyfriend to buy it. I think he will. I love it.

 

[ladygrey]

Gotta say, I am loving the Stainiac. I think I may use my points for the one in Prom Queen. This is SO much better than Benetint. 

 

[TheNittyPretty]

I finally got my Birchbox #11 and I'm so happy with it! I got the eyeko fat stick in Charcoal and it's great! And... I hope I don't sound like a nimrod because maybe I'm just out of the loop but when I took it out of the box, the bottom of the fat stick felt loose, so I started turning it and the eyeliner is telescopic!! (squee!) That's awesome because my other fat stick (different brand) isn't. Plus I got two bath soak packets and the chocolate peppermint stick luna bar which I was hoping for. Love this box! YAY! (the card on the right is the Artspace coupon).

 

[Auntboo]

i have to say i really like the men's cologne on my boyfriend. he was adorable, he couldn't figure out how to use it (he doesnt normally wear cologne)

Ha! I gave mine to my teenaged son and he was baffled by it - "there's no spray thingie! How does it work?!" Even after I explained that you just remove the stopper he couldn't quite make it work (I think he was afraid of crushing the vial) so I had to do it for him. I am going to try to stop by Sephora next week and see if I can talk them out of an empty sample spray vial for him to use.

 

[maggieme]

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

I can't wait to injure myself so I can use these Band-Aids.  Favorite thing in my box!

after this month I was really considering canceling but I cashed in mine and my BFs points and he's getting his fave new shaving cream and I'm getting the Nuxe Reve de miel lip balm + free shipping (from his shaving cream) all paid for with points!  

I was hoping to get the Band-Aids but didn't...and I could have used one today when I cut my finger on my stupid umbrella.

  Glad I'm not the only clumsy one here! 

How do you ladies who rarely use bandages do it?  I have them squirreled away in all my bags, in my desk at work, in the bathroom and kitchen.  Maybe one day I'll grow out of it, but until then I'm impressed by your coordination.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

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Im assuming there wont be a variety of colors going out in box 11's. That sucks, I really wanted the gold also

I dunno, someone else got Charcoal... I thought I read someone got the Old Gold, but maybe I made that up.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

For anyone whoe recieved box 11 or the Borghese body soak sample, how many packets did you get?

I have box 11, and I got two packets.

 

[MyriadVoices]

Originally Posted by thr33things /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 
Harmful products:

Yu-Be Skin Cream
Isopropyl Myristate

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Methylparaben
I'm sort of new to the whole "what ingredients are good/safe/better/bad"... can you tell me more about this?

 

[MyriadVoices]

Originally Posted by lovesmakeup2012 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

lol I throw them out right away,  or my cat tries to squeeze his fat tush in it.

Heee heee!!!

 

[Bflopolska]

It's here! It was like my own little beauty filled Christmas! Not only did I get my Birchbox, I also received my Target Beauty Bag! I love the Eyeko Liquid Liner already. I got it in black, which is great because it will definitely get plenty of use. Also, that Yu-Be sample is such a baby lil thing. From the pictures, I expected it to be bigger, lol. 

You don't need a lot of it, though! I use Yu-Be on rough knuckles and cuticles, and it takes the tiniest amount. The first sample I ever got was from Beauty.com and it lasted for eons.

 

[Bflopolska]

Anyone wants to get rid of their bath soak, you can have my tanning wipes--I'm up to my eyeballs in self-tanner already!

 

[thr33things]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by thr33things /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 
Harmful products:

Yu-Be Skin Cream
Isopropyl Myristate

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Methylparaben
I'm sort of new to the whole "what ingredients are good/safe/better/bad"... can you tell me more about this?


I guess that is kind of confusing! I guess I'll start off by saying I have VERY bad acne when I don't keep a close eye on what products I use and don't use. I ended up going to a esthetician, who gave me a 2-page list of ingredients to avoid. These ingredients will irritate the skin and cause serious breakouts. Unfortunetely, a lot of products contain these harmful ingredients. So the first thing I do when I get my Birchbox is check the ingredients on anything I may put on my skin against my list to make sure it's safe. I thought maybe it would be helpful for everyone if I posted it here! Methylparaben, however, is NOT on my list, but I try to avoid any type of parabens anyway. It's been linked to cancer.

I will say though, if you don't have skin problems, I wouldn't worry about these products.

 

[JessicaMarie]

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

You don't need a lot of it, though! I use Yu-Be on rough knuckles and cuticles, and it takes the tiniest amount. The first sample I ever got was from Beauty.com and it lasted for eons.

Oooh that's good to know. I actually liked the baby tube, I thought it was so adorable. 

 

[lovepink]

Yes!  I want to sign up my dog but at $25 it's a little pricy. There is even a Barkbox thread

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/125858/barkbox/30#post_1886108

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

Oh no! Has anyone heard of Bark Box? It's like Birchbox for dogs! I'm gonna have to sign my little girl up for that so she can have her barkbox and I can have my birchbox

 

[iugirl13]

Originally Posted by Naun-Negotiable /img/forum/go_quote.gif

arrrg did anyone get their shipping notice for this wave going out today ? i am obsessively checking my email and i'm not even sure i am in this wave. let me know if you got yours!

I haven't BUT I do have feedback buttons in the June shop even though it still shows May's box /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Time to play my favorite game of follow the feedback buttons /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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

I haven't BUT I do have feedback buttons in the June shop even though it still shows May's box /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Time to play my favorite game of follow the feedback buttons /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

boo still no feedback links for me ! i have the patience of a ... well maybe like a gnat. something tiny. lol.  what do you think you are getting ?

 

[Linabunnie]

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


I dunno, someone else got Charcoal... I thought I read someone got the Old Gold, but maybe I made that up.

I got Charcoal & im happy with it.

 

[Linabunnie]

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

I finally got my Birchbox #11 and I'm so happy with it! I got the eyeko fat stick in Charcoal and it's great! And... I hope I don't sound like a nimrod because maybe I'm just out of the loop but when I took it out of the box, the bottom of the fat stick felt loose, so I started turning it and the eyeliner is telescopic!! (squee!) That's awesome because my other fat stick (different brand) isn't. Plus I got two bath soak packets and the chocolate peppermint stick luna bar which I was hoping for. Love this box! YAY! (the card on the right is the Artspace coupon).

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Box twins!!

LOL!!

 

[iugirl13]

Originally Posted by Naun-Negotiable /img/forum/go_quote.gif



boo still no feedback links for me ! i have the patience of a ... well maybe like a gnat. something tiny. lol.  what do you think you are getting ?

Box 9 /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> oh well... you win some you lose some.

Oops I meant Box 7, I have Box 9 which I love with the eyeko fat eyestick /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

Did the art coupon things come in every box? I didn't get one in my Box #2 /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />