Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[yanelib27]

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

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


I don't know, the Dr. Jart BB Creams are pretty good, the Stainiac is amazing, and I'm really liking the rose water. I don't think you did TOO bad!
I LOVE the Staniac. I think I am gonna get one full size. The Dr Jart BB Cream doesn't really blend too well on my med/tan skin and really just feels like a glorified tinted moisturizer. I prefer the Missha BB Cream.

The rose water is so MEH. 

What shade of Missha do you get? Just wanting an idea of what to try. I am also medium and the Dr Jart is too light for me.

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

What shade of Missha do you get? Just wanting an idea of what to try. I am also medium and the Dr Jart is too light for me.

sorry to butt in - try missha #23 , it is more for medium skin. they have 13 (pale) 21 (the avg one) and then 23.. maybe one darker but i forget. google for swatches!

 

[yanelib27]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

What shade of Missha do you get? Just wanting an idea of what to try. I am also medium and the Dr Jart is too light for me.
sorry to butt in - try missha #23 , it is more for medium skin. they have 13 (pale) 21 (the avg one) and then 23.. maybe one darker but i forget. google for swatches!

cool, thanks!

 

[CaliMel]

I got my box and I got the headband, which is super cute. I also was really surprised that it has wire in it! I never thought about that, but it's really easy to put on and I really like how soft it is. I'm normally not a headband person, but I like that it's adjustable and you can make it fit no matter what size head you have. 

The staniac seems like it'll be a pretty color. I haven't worn it yet, but it seems like a nice product.

I'm actually really excited about the mask because I was just looking at them on another website they looked really cool. I got the one in Brightening, which is alright.

The self tanning towels are fine, I like to faux tan my legs, because since I wear tank tops and pants my legs are super pale and my arms are always slightly tan, so it looks weird when I wear shorts. [to me anyways] But I sunburn like a lobster in 10 mins so I don't real tan.

I'm interested to try them out and see how it goes.

The SPF sample, that one is tiny! I mean, they could have at least made the tube a little bit larger. that's pretty much just enough sunblock to do my face twice with. So I'll save it for travel or something.

All in all, I'm happy with my box. I feel like it's all stuff I will definitely use and am excited to have, and for less than the cost of the headband by itself I get to try out other items as well.

 

[yanelib27]

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

I got my box and I got the headband, which is super cute. I also was really surprised that it has wire in it! I never thought about that, but it's really easy to put on and I really like how soft it is. I'm normally not a headband person, but I like that it's adjustable and you can make it fit no matter what size head you have. 

The staniac seems like it'll be a pretty color. I haven't worn it yet, but it seems like a nice product.

I'm actually really excited about the mask because I was just looking at them on another website they looked really cool. I got the one in Brightening, which is alright.

The self tanning towels are fine, I like to faux tan my legs, because since I wear tank tops and pants my legs are super pale and my arms are always slightly tan, so it looks weird when I wear shorts. [to me anyways] But I sunburn like a lobster in 10 mins so I don't real tan.

I'm interested to try them out and see how it goes.

The SPF sample, that one is tiny! I mean, they could have at least made the tube a little bit larger. that's pretty much just enough sunblock to do my face twice with. So I'll save it for travel or something.

All in all, I'm happy with my box. I feel like it's all stuff I will definitely use and am excited to have, and for less than the cost of the headband by itself I get to try out other items as well.

Here's me wearing mine, which one did you get? I also have the Staniac on, I finally learned how to use it to where its not so red and bold on me.

 

[jbird1175]

The headband looks cute! Those wired headbands are nice....I got one from American Apparel last year. The wire makes a big difference imo.

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Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Here's me wearing mine, which one did you get? I also have the Staniac on, I finally learned how to use it to where its not so red and bold on me.

 

[yanelib27]

Originally Posted by jbird1175 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

The headband looks cute! Those wired headbands are nice....I got one from American Apparel last year. The wire makes a big difference imo.
Thanks, I didnt think I would actually wear it when I saw it in my box, but other than my sisters comments on how old I was, I liked wearing it. And I will wear it again. The wire really does make a difference, it didnt budge at all.

 

[yanelib27]

My last BB shipped a few days ago. Figures I'd get a Stila Bronzer in this box, as I have already made a trade for another one, so now I will have 2.

What do you all think about it? Is it good?

 

[delriare]

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

Those who got the Winks exactly what does your profile say?

Style of Beauty Blogs

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Latest Makeup Color

I want samples, samples, samples - looking to experiement/change 

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Black

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Light

Combination

Aging - Sensitive - Sun Protection

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$86 - $110

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I have an active lifestyle

 

[sillylilly05]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My last BB shipped a few days ago. Figures I'd get a Stila Bronzer in this box, as I have already made a trade for another one, so now I will have 2.

What do you all think about it? Is it good?

I absolutely love it! I bought it last week before i knew it would be coming in boxes. I didn't recieve it in my box so i'm glad i bought it! It's became a staple and i use it everyday! I'm super pale and wear it beneath my foundation and it's gives me a little oomp to my pale skin that still looks natural /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[CaliMel]

I got the red one with the polka dots. I love the little deer ones though, I might buy another one off the Modcloth site.

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Here's me wearing mine, which one did you get? I also have the Staniac on, I finally learned how to use it to where its not so red and bold on me.

 

[thr33things]

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

ugh, i've been emailing back and forth with birchbox for two weeks (they keep taking like 5 days to respond) and they said they would update my points from my 2 referrals like days ago and they STILL haven't. i emailed days ago right as soon as i saw that it wasn't updated and of course, no response again.

mostly i'm annoyed because i really wanted to get the eyeko fat stick in old gold and now it's sold out.

I was supposed to get referral points at the end of May, and I never got them. I emailed BB about it 3 or 4 days ago and haven't heard anything. You'd think depositing referral points would be automatic or something.

 

[CourtneyB]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My last BB shipped a few days ago. Figures I'd get a Stila Bronzer in this box, as I have already made a trade for another one, so now I will have 2.

What do you all think about it? Is it good?

I have the same skin tone as you, or thereabouts, and I actually really like it! It's subtle, so you can wear it all over and not look dirty like a lot of bronzers. I've putting it under beauty balm then using a little more to highlight. Like I said, it's very subtle, so if you're looking for something more statement making, you might want to use something else to highlight. Overall, though, I'm very pleased. Having two is awesome, or at the very least, you can trade one. I think a lot of people want it!

 

[Scooby Dynamite]

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


I have the same skin tone as you, or thereabouts, and I actually really like it! It's subtle, so you can wear it all over and not look dirty like a lot of bronzers. I've putting it under beauty balm then using a little more to highlight. Like I said, it's very subtle, so if you're looking for something more statement making, you might want to use something else to highlight. Overall, though, I'm very pleased. Having two is awesome, or at the very least, you can trade one. I think a lot of people want it!

Same here...when I put some on my hand, it looked super dark. But when I blend it with my foundation in my contouring areas, it's a pretty subtle effect. I actually went over it with a little more because it was so light! I like it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[yanelib27]

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

I got the red one with the polka dots. I love the little deer ones though, I might buy another one off the Modcloth site.

Quote: Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Here's me wearing mine, which one did you get? I also have the Staniac on, I finally learned how to use it to where its not so red and bold on me.
Thats the one I wanted!

 

[yanelib27]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My last BB shipped a few days ago. Figures I'd get a Stila Bronzer in this box, as I have already made a trade for another one, so now I will have 2.

What do you all think about it? Is it good?
I have the same skin tone as you, or thereabouts, and I actually really like it! It's subtle, so you can wear it all over and not look dirty like a lot of bronzers. I've putting it under beauty balm then using a little more to highlight. Like I said, it's very subtle, so if you're looking for something more statement making, you might want to use something else to highlight. Overall, though, I'm very pleased. Having two is awesome, or at the very least, you can trade one. I think a lot of people want it!

Thanks, I will try to use it alone and see how that goes. Depending on what happens, I may just want to mix it with my current BB cream to make my own perfect shade.

 

[yanelib27]

Originally Posted by sillylilly05 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My last BB shipped a few days ago. Figures I'd get a Stila Bronzer in this box, as I have already made a trade for another one, so now I will have 2.

What do you all think about it? Is it good?
I absolutely love it! I bought it last week before i knew it would be coming in boxes. I didn't recieve it in my box so i'm glad i bought it! It's became a staple and i use it everyday! I'm super pale and wear it beneath my foundation and it's gives me a little oomp to my pale skin that still looks natural /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Thanks! Seems like most ppl like it, so now I am even more excited to get it and try it out.

 

[LAtPoly]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

It was me, and I'm glad to know u liked it too! It is so gorgeous and all I am using now. It gives just the right amount of color and glow. I have medium skin tone, how about u? And mine is the Golden Bronzer.

Yup, I got the golden Ada bronzer too - but it sounds like the Peach is pretty nice also!  

I'd say I'm in between Fair and Medium usually.  Maybe at the height of summer if I'm working outside a lot I actually hit Medium...but normally have to get a shade right in the middle.

Anyways, I'm really impressed and would consider grabbing the Peach shade once I have 100 pts again.  I just used my points up with the 20% off to get some other things I wanted so I'll have to wait a couple months.

I also got my 6 month discount today!  I had already tried the code last week and made an order, but was glad to see it since I want to an annual sub this month.  

 

[LAtPoly]

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


I was supposed to get referral points at the end of May, and I never got them. I emailed BB about it 3 or 4 days ago and haven't heard anything. You'd think depositing referral points would be automatic or something.

I've referred two good friends and I'm pretty sure both of them used my link.  Both were put on the waiting list so maybe that's why...

Neither of them added automagically to my points.  I had to contact Customer Service to get my points, but they did work with me on that.  

-L

 

[annacristina]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

What shade of Missha do you get? Just wanting an idea of what to try. I am also medium and the Dr Jart is too light for me.

I got the Missha in #27, which is just a little darker than #23 and I believe has more yellow undertones as opposed to greyish undertones. I'm a NC35 if that can be a point of reference. I did a lot of Google Image searches for swatches.