Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[Meggpi]

Originally Posted by Kittygirl4 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I really liked the Julep Glycolic Scrub......but I tend to wash my hands a lot so they get pretty dry.  I thought the scrub was wonderful, though. 

Haha I know it's not a bad product (I loved it on my body), I'm just cynical about Julep stuff because I have had such bad results with their polish, after paying more per volume than for Chanel.   I work in a hospital so I definitely have the constant hand washing thing down /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

 

[jac a]

hi all, just posted a trade on the open birchbox thread. a lot of goodies if you are interested!

 

[bluepearl]

Originally Posted by Fairest of all /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Just received my 2nd Modcloth headband!

Oh Fairest, that is the CUTEST on you! You look like a post-modern Rosie the Riveter -- now all you need to do is flex your bicep! 

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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

Haha I know it's not a bad product (I loved it on my body), I'm just cynical about Julep stuff because I have had such bad results with their polish, after paying more per volume than for Chanel.   I work in a hospital so I definitely have the constant hand washing thing down /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

i had terrible experiences with their customer service and just didn't think their polish was worth the money for the size. had to ditch it.  they really disappointed me /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> i hate being sad about polish !

but i did not think of using that to exfoliate my body with! great idea !  it's been sitting in my shower all month doing nothing /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[bluepearl]

Well, I have improved my Birchbox contents immeasurably this month by a simple tweak of my profile. I don't know if any of you are of my oh-so-advanced years (46), but I was getting products apparently based on my age only, and not on what I put in my profile. For instance, in April I got the Weleda Pomegranate Firming Night Cream, and in May I got not only the super-goopy Algenist Firming & Lifting Cream, but also the Kérastase Age Premium Shampoo and the Masque, which, upon reading the fine print, are for my "aging" hair (which is so healthy, I've been offered money for it from an Indian wig company).

So I wrote a note to customer service and said something like: "Um, hi! Why are you sending me all these goopy "old age" wrinkle-fighting products when my profile clearly has that I have very oily, acne prone, sensitive, and rosacea-afflicted skin, and did NOT check that wrinkles or dryness were problems?" (I was a little more verbose and polite.) I got a very nice, personalized answer: thank you for your feedback, I'll pass it on, it should be using your skin conditions more than your age to match you to products, yadda yadda yadda. But I didn't feel like anything was likely to change. 

So I decided to just change my age to 21 and see what happens. And this month, I got:

Wonderstruck Taylor Swift  stila one step bronze Comodynes Self-Tanning Intensive theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac LUNA Bar
Yay! Maybe Taylor Swift fragrances and bronzer and self-tanners and trendy stains are not "age appropriate" for my old decrepit self, but they're WAY more desirable to my inappropriately trendy and youthful tastes. 

  So, I am staying 21, thank you very much, because this was my BEST BOX EVER! 

N.B. Wonderstruck is a surprisingly awesome fragrance. I tend to hate all these celebrity scents coming out - they're so floral and girly and I'm much more of a Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab kind of girl - but Wonderstruck is not like that at all. It's a foodie scent! It smells like cake! If you hate foodie scents, you'll hate it, but if you like them, this is one of the best ones outside of BPAL that I've ever tried. What a surprise from little Taylor! I still don't like your music though, hon - sorry. 

 

[ashleyanner]

Just set up an account and ordered BB number two a few days ago and it looks like I'm getting box #7.  Anyone who has already received the Number 4 Super Comb Prep and Protect, is it a decent sized sample?  From the picture on the site, it looks like I could get a few uses out of it.

 

[JessicaMarie]

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

Just set up an account and ordered BB number two a few days ago and it looks like I'm getting box #7.  Anyone who has already received the Number 4 Super Comb Prep and Protect, is it a decent sized sample?  From the picture on the site, it looks like I could get a few uses out of it.

My mom got it in her box and it's definitely a great sized sample in my opinion. It's 1.45 fl oz. You could easily get several uses out of it. P.S. It smells UHMAZING!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[lady41]

ohhh I wanted the red polka dot modcloth headband sooooo freakin bad! looks like they are sold out on BB website! Does anyone know if they will restock these?

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

boo i am having no luck just combing through the trade thread , peeking at everyone's wishlists.  is anyone still hunting for the stila bronzer or is that all taken care of ?

 

[ashleyanner]

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

My mom got it in her box and it's definitely a great sized sample in my opinion. It's 1.45 fl oz. You could easily get several uses out of it. P.S. It smells UHMAZING!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Awesome...that makes me look forward to my box!

 

[MissLindaJean]

Ladies with the headbands, super cute pics!!! You're all looking gorgeous and the prints are too cute!

 

[xlinds15x]

In LOVE with the Comodynes Tanning Towelettes! I spend day after day out in the sun, I ride horses and teach kids how to ride all day out in the sun, which is great. BUT I wear PANTS all day long. My arms, neck, chest, face have taken well to the sun (thank you for being Italian!), but my legs are not exactly tan. These towelettes worked really well for me. No splotches, no streaks, very natural for me. (I'm already an olive-ish medium skintone). They do have a self tanner smell though... (oddly enough, I like that smell haha)

Soooo, if you dont want them..send them my way! Hopefully I have something to trade for them!

 

[Wida]

I got it and it is a good sized sample.  I've used it every day for the last week and I still have over half of the bottle left - and I have hair to the middle of my back.  It's good stuff - it gets rid of my tangles and smooths my hair without weight.  I'm thinking about buying the full size bottle as I have been looking for something like this for a while now.  I personally didn't care for the smell though.  Maybe I got a bad bottle, but it smells like a multi-vitamin to me.  Mine doesn't smell anything like the description says it should. 

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

My mom got it in her box and it's definitely a great sized sample in my opinion. It's 1.45 fl oz. You could easily get several uses out of it. P.S. It smells UHMAZING!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

everyone who got the floral water - mini reviews? i can't find anything online about this and i'm pondering blowing points cos i fail at trades.

 

[lovesmakeup2012]

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

everyone who got the floral water - mini reviews? i can't find anything online about this and i'm pondering blowing points cos i fail at trades.

lol, I traded mine but I've seen a few reviews online on it. Hopefully someone else chimes in. I plan to purchase a full-size one after I finish using up the facial sprays I already have now.

 

[astokes]

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

everyone who got the floral water - mini reviews? i can't find anything online about this and i'm pondering blowing points cos i fail at trades.

I love it! I want to purchase the full-size. I got rose but would probably get another type.

I've been using it after I come in from playing outside with the girl I nanny. Cools down the face!

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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

I love it! I want to purchase the full-size. I got rose but would probably get another type.

I've been using it after I come in from playing outside with the girl I nanny. Cools down the face!

thanks ! it has been hhoootttt here so that would be useful as well as feeling spoiled /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> haha  which type would you get instead?

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


lol, I traded mine but I've seen a few reviews online on it. Hopefully someone else chimes in. I plan to purchase a full-size one after I finish using up the facial sprays I already have now.

ohhh i see. i don;t think i've ever used anything but just misted water so in general i am clueless, too. lol

 

[MissLindaJean]

I use a Caudalie Face elixer serum and find it's great and refreshing! Was curious about the Melvita, but couldn't find anyone to cough it up, either lol..so I totally understand. I've also read a lot about DIY facial sprays with rose water and stuff from health food stores. So I might just go that route next time.

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

everyone who got the floral water - mini reviews? i can't find anything online about this and i'm pondering blowing points cos i fail at trades.

 

[Kittygirl4]

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

Haha I know it's not a bad product (I loved it on my body), I'm just cynical about Julep stuff because I have had such bad results with their polish, after paying more per volume than for Chanel.   I work in a hospital so I definitely have the constant hand washing thing down /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  

Agreed.....I had some that applied smoothly and some that were horrible.  I was also disappointed in the volume per bottle.  They really don't last long at all when you apply 2 coats.  I'm glad you have found another good use for the scrub, though!  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[astokes]

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

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

I love it! I want to purchase the full-size. I got rose but would probably get another type.

I've been using it after I come in from playing outside with the girl I nanny. Cools down the face!
thanks ! it has been hhoootttt here so that would be useful as well as feeling spoiled /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> haha  which type would you get instead?

Try jumping on a trampoline with a 9-year old haha!  Now that will get you sweaty.

Probably lavender, the BB site says the rose is for sensitive/aging skin, orange blossom for dull skin.