Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[Auntboo]

I use rosewater as my normal toner and I love it. I keep trying other facial sprays like the Caudalie and Iredale to see if they are better but so far nothing is dramatcially better than plain old straight up rosewater. It is cheap and lasts forever, plus it smells soooo good and feels quite refreshing.

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

Originally Posted by Auntboo /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I use rosewater as my normal toner and I love it. I keep trying other facial sprays like the Caudalie and Iredale to see if they are better but so far nothing is dramatcially better than plain old straight up rosewater. It is cheap and lasts forever, plus it smells soooo good and feels quite refreshing.

great idea! thanks /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> you might have just saved my point stash from extinction haha

 

[Eva Papoutsi]

a good idea for those with combination-oily skin is a spray/toner made of 50% rose water and 50% witch hazel! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> You may also add a few drops of essential oil if you want to (just shake the bottle before using)

 

[mjkdior713]

HAHA--funny  I'm getting the EXACTTTTT same box for my second (which I signed up for last week after I got my first, hoping to try new things)....

I have messaged someone interested in the bandaids, but if they don't get back to me, I'd be more than happy to do a trade with someone for them.

I just can't believe my luck!  I like my box and all, but part of the reason I like BB is cause I like trying new things.  I even made the accounts as different as I could without changing my skin type, skin color and hair color.  Oh well.  I changed my accounts to be 15 years different so hopefully July will have a little more variety.  Or I'm getting rid of a second box all together.

The things in particular I'd like to try are:

**Stila one step bronzer

**The borghese products from june's box

**Really open to suggestions.

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On the bright side, my mom and I really like the ada bronzer which I got (and am getting again) so I will let her have the one I already used and keep the new one. 

 

[SarahElizSS]

Nice! My daughter used her points on the bandaids on Sunday and now they reduce the price. Just our luck!

 

[Jackieblue]

For those who have tried the Eyeko Fatstick in chocolate...is there a shimmer or sparkle to it or is it more of a glossy brown?

 

[mariahk83]

I know this isn't the trade forum, but i'm not sure i have enough posts yet to post there!  I'm getting another stila one step in my second box, and have 4 of the tanning towellets - does anyone have the stila eyeliner from last month, because I'd REALLLLY love that!  Willing to trade just about anything, i like trying new stuff, i do prefer makeup though.

 

[Pericythion]

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

For those who have tried the Eyeko Fatstick in chocolate...is there a shimmer or sparkle to it or is it more of a glossy brown?

I got it in chocolate and it's a sheet sheer brown coverage after you blend it out. No shiny stuff. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

EDIT: lmao "sheet" coverage. Good job, brain.

 

[Jackieblue]

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




I got it in chocolate and it's a sheet brown coverage after you blend it out. No shiny stuff. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Awesome. Thank you! That's exactly what I was hoping for. I shopped for similar products yesterday and the ones I found were too shimmery for me. I hope I can get my hands on one soon. They seem great for summer!

 

[Pericythion]

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


Awesome. Thank you! That's exactly what I was hoping for. I shopped for similar products yesterday and the ones I found were too shimmery for me. I hope I can get my hands on one soon. They seem great for summer!

I've read that they're really nice as bases but without setting them with powder, they will crease quickly. My lids are pretty oily so that did happen but you can try it out with primer and powder and see if you get better results!

 

[zorabell]

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


I've read that they're really nice as bases but without setting them with powder, they will crease quickly. My lids are pretty oily so that did happen but you can try it out with primer and powder and see if you get better results!

Mine creased even after I used a primer but it was fine once it was set with a powder

 

[Jackieblue]

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



Mine creased even after I used a primer but it was fine once it was set with a powder

Ok, thanks! Sounds like it's definitely worth a try. Don't know why BB isn't selling the Chocolate. Now I just have to hope for one in next month's box, find a trade, or find one on ebay for a deep discount. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[celiajuno]

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

NM, read the post wrong

 

[meaganola]

Originally Posted by mjkdior713 /img/forum/go_quote.gifI changed my accounts to be 15 years different so hopefully July will have a little more variety.  Or I'm getting rid of a second box all together.

I have accounts with 35, 40, and 50 for the ages, and my aunt's is 60.  The 35, 50, and 60 boxes have gotten the same things two months in a row!  On the up side, last month, those boxes had the Algenist cream (I dig it, although I'm using up that Korean stuff from Glossybox before I go back to the Algenist), and this month, they had the Stila bronzer (on the down side, my skin tone is completely wrong for bronzer), so at least I'm not getting duplicates of crappy boxes on those accounts.

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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


I have accounts with 35, 40, and 50 for the ages, and my aunt's is 60.  The 35, 50, and 60 boxes have gotten the same things two months in a row!  On the up side, last month, those boxes had the Algenist cream (I dig it, although I'm using up that Korean stuff from Glossybox before I go back to the Algenist), and this month, they had the Stila bronzer (on the down side, my skin tone is completely wrong for bronzer), so at least I'm not getting duplicates of crappy boxes on those accounts.

totally random but - have you tried using the stila under your foundation? i found it gave me a really gorgeous glow but the color didn't show much. i used it on my cleavage too with moisturizer and uhh, well the girls looked nice /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[skylola123]

Anyone else receive the Melvita Floral Water if so what scent did you receive?

 

[mega789]

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

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.

The Caudalie Elixir is my absolute fav! The Melivita is ok. It smells and feels like water with some rose scent. I don't think it has much effect personally. 

I LOVE the Caudalie scent and tingly feel to it! I'm a facial spray junkie and love it the best! Benefit has a decent face mist too.

 

[CarmenVF]

I'm not particularly skilled with liquid liners but I thought the Eyeko skinny liner was really easy to work with and the purple color was surprisingly subtle and flattering. Happy to have finally received my box and find something that I like.

 

[MissLindaJean]

Quote:Originally Posted by mega789 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

 

The Caudalie Elixir is my absolute fav! The Melivita is ok. It smells and feels like water with some rose scent. I don't think it has much effect personally. 

I LOVE the Caudalie scent and tingly feel to it! I'm a facial spray junkie and love it the best! Benefit has a decent face mist too.


I love the herbal scent it has! Like a sachet or something, plus my face feels good afterward. Never tried the Benefit..how's that compare? As for as the Melvita, I would have loved to try it, but I'm content with my Caudalie elixer and Trilogy rosehip oil. I guess I could always dilute the Trilogy oil with some spring water for a facial mist.

 

[candycoatedlove]

yes, I received rosewater which is a scent that's dated for many but I really like it. I spritz it on my face and breath in deep whenever I feel anxious, or stressed, and it makes me feel so much better. Like burrowing your nose into a rose from a bouquet you just received.  :] I plan to purchase it.