Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[Steffi]

My box(box 4) showed up today!  Despite tracking not updating after it arrived in NC(I live in VA...).  I got the eyeliner in purple.  Bandaids came just in time, as I needed one right away, I smashed my finger at work.

 

[iugirl13]

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

any tips for exfoliating before using the tanning towelettes?

just spent a week in the virgin islands and it can't hurt to tan a bit more, especially when you're super pale like me!!

Well I used an exfoliating body wash, Softsoap's Body Butter Coconut Scrub, and a loofah. I messaged in circular motions and it seemed to do well for me. I also put on my favorite moisturizer on before I used the tanning towelette.

 

[peebeenjay]

this is not June box related but regarding the Dr. Jart BB+ from May's box. Birchbox responded on May 31st that they were sorry for the underfilled creams and were sending out new ones. Today I was expecting my 2nd Birchbox but rather I have a package from them with the replacement BB cream. I have to say I was rather happy to receive TWO .33 fl oz replacement tubes that are filled! The sample in the May box was only 0.06 fl oz. it may have taken two weeks but I am happy with their response and replacement. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Just a word out there to anyone with empty BB creams from last month.

 

[Bflopolska]

                  Anyway, I mentioned in an earlier post before I had received my Birchbox that I probably wouldn't like the Tili bag. Well, I don't really like it, but at least it's not green. I'll probably just use it for snacks or something. lol. Here, I'll show you all which one I got:                                  See, it's not as bad as I thought it would be. It's at least colorful... cute... Still not impressed, though.                  I'm not looking to trade, but anyone else not like these? Anyone REALLY love these bags? What are you all going to use them for? Just curious!  :-D 

Not impressed. I got one of the pukey green ones. I think I remember reading about taking your small junk through airport security with these? Oh HELL no. It will end up being subjected to so many x-rays that it will bring forth mutant offspring. I'll use my puke-green one to keep my hair frackies and doodads so my cats don't turn them into hockey pucks, but I have no intention of actually buying any for myself. I don't see it lasting long, and if I want a keeper for my elastic thingies I might do better with a makeup bag from Dollar Tree.

 

[lovestarbrooke]

this is not June box related but regarding the Dr. Jart BB+ from May's box. Birchbox responded on May 31st that they were sorry for the underfilled creams and were sending out new ones. Today I was expecting my 2nd Birchbox but rather I have a package from them with the replacement BB cream. I have to say I was rather happy to receive TWO .33 fl oz replacement tubes that are filled! The sample in the May box was only 0.06 fl oz. it may have taken two weeks but I am happy with their response and replacement. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Just a word out there to anyone with empty BB creams from last month.

Thanks for the update! They sent me an email close to 2 weeks ago that they would be sending replacements but I hadn't received them yet. I was about to give up hope....

 

[allthingsaimee]

So I officially LOVE the Comodynes Self-Tanner wipes!  I wish they sent me 8 of them instead of 2.  This is the product I was least excited about in my box this month, and turned out to be my #1.  Crazy.  

 

[allthingsaimee]

PS - I am SUPER pale.  Like casper the friendly ghost pale.  It definitely took the edge off and also enhanced my tan today when i went to the pool for a couple of hours.  It's definitely not orange.  More bronze as the description says, and looks natural on me.

 

[lovesmakeup2012]

Originally Posted by chelseaS /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Just got my box and I knew I was getting a Luna bar which was slightly disappointing considering I can get one for a buck at the grocery store - I was even more disappointed to find that it isn't even full sized...oh well

LOL

 

[astokes]

Has anyone tried the Borghese Crema Saponetta Cleansing Bar yet?

I want to buy it, but I can't find reviews anywhere.

(It was in Box 5 & 22)

 

[MissLindaJean]

I've found good reviews on it and it seems to be pretty good. I'm excited; am getting one in a swap to try..will probably end up buying a full sized one. Love Borghese!

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

Has anyone tried the Borghese Crema Saponetta Cleansing Bar yet?

I want to buy it, but I can't find reviews anywhere.

(It was in Box 5 & 22)

 

[tilliefairy]

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

Not impressed. I got one of the pukey green ones. I think I remember reading about taking your small junk through airport security with these? Oh HELL no. It will end up being subjected to so many x-rays that it will bring forth mutant offspring. I'll use my puke-green one to keep my hair frackies and doodads so my cats don't turn them into hockey pucks, but I have no intention of actually buying any for myself. I don't see it lasting long, and if I want a keeper for my elastic thingies I might do better with a makeup bag from Dollar Tree.

I know its strange but i kinda wanted the Tili bags because my name is Tillie. I know that’s a goofy reason to want one but I thought it would be cool to take snacks to work and already kinda have my name on it.

 

[astokes]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I've found good reviews on it and it seems to be pretty good. I'm excited; am getting one in a swap to try..will probably end up buying a full sized one. Love Borghese!

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

Has anyone tried the Borghese Crema Saponetta Cleansing Bar yet?

I want to buy it, but I can't find reviews anywhere.

(It was in Box 5 & 22)
Thanks! I love Borghese too, just couldn't find reviews in a quick search. 

 

[yanelib27]

So I officially LOVE the Comodynes Self-Tanner wipes!  I wish they sent me 8 of them instead of 2.  This is the product I was least excited about in my box this month, and turned out to be my #1.  Crazy.   [/quot That's exactly how I feel about the ada bronzer in one of my boxes, I wasnt expecting to use it more than once, but I LOVE it and I'm so glad I got it

 

[elviscupcake]

I am also SUPER fair skinned and I like the Self Tanner wipes a lot.The color is great. My application wasn't perfect I did miss a few areas due to being overly cautious but it is easy to fix now with my second towel. I found this much easier to apply than a typical self tanner, even though the formula goes on  clear it seemed to go on better than even tinted formulas. I also tried the Stila on my face today and was pleasantly surprised. I was concerned about how to use it because I am so pale but it looked great. A previous poster said something about it being matte, it is not and it says right on the box that one of the three colors that swirl together has shimmer. I wear powder bronzer but always thought a liquid would look bad on me. I applied concealer, then bb creme, then blended the Stila onto my face evenly, then topped with a light powder bronzer to kinda blend everything. My normal foundations and powders are very pale, but my bb creme has a little more color and it blended well with the Stila bronzer.
 

 

[iugirl13]

I'm still on the fence with these tanning towelettes. It has gone on even and whatnot but I missed some spots I will have to fix in the morning. I think I am going to wait and see how I look in the sunlight before I decide whether I like it or not. It doesn't look orange to me but you can definitely tell a difference.

 

[peebeenjay]

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

this is not June box related but regarding the Dr. Jart BB+ from May's box. Birchbox responded on May 31st that they were sorry for the underfilled creams and were sending out new ones. Today I was expecting my 2nd Birchbox but rather I have a package from them with the replacement BB cream. I have to say I was rather happy to receive TWO .33 fl oz replacement tubes that are filled! The sample in the May box was only 0.06 fl oz. it may have taken two weeks but I am happy with their response and replacement. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Just a word out there to anyone with empty BB creams from last month.

here are some photos of the new BB samples and the card they sent with the package. old sample on the right, new samples on the left.

 

[elviscupcake]

They aren't sending that to everyone who got them though are they? I assume it is just to people who emailed? I got one but didn't realize the problem in decent time because I waited to try it and I also had yet to discover makeuptalk where I can find out issues other people are having.

 

[peebeenjay]

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

They aren't sending that to everyone who got them though are they? I assume it is just to people who emailed? I got one but didn't realize the problem in decent time because I waited to try it and I also had yet to discover makeuptalk where I can find out issues other people are having.

yes they are only sending them to people who emailed. i got a response on may 31st and they still have some new samples left. i would try and send them an email and see what they say. they are aware that it is a problem that pretty much every recipient of the BB cream had and I think they are offering points if they don't have any samples left, but don't quote me on that. I would say they should still have some left though! It never hurts just to check with them!

 

[Missglammygirl]

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


             I received the same box #2, but only received one of the tanning wipes.... I'm not complaining, since I received a $36 bronzer, but clearly it looks like I should've received two....

 I would ask Birchbox about that

 

[poopfruit]

ahh peebeenjay, your nails are really cute.