Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[MissLindaJean]

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


Ooh? i haven't heard anyone talk about that soap really yet. another mini-review if you will ? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Doing the 45 minute each way drive to my state's ONLY LUSH store tomorrow night , eeeeee yay LUSH. though the only thing of theirs i own is some honey i washed the kids soap. we are hunting for , among other things, moisturizing shampoos. Looking at Godiva and Trichomania if you have any experience with those ?  ramble ramble

I've heard of Lush, but never really peaked in their store or used products. Are they really that wonderful? I'm curious, because I keep hearing you ladies mention the brand.

 

[MissLindaJean]

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

I bought the Borghese Crema Saponette Face & Body Soap and it came today.

It is the BIGGEST bar of soap I've ever seen. (Unless you count LUSH)

11.5 oz!

I got a Borghese Crema Sopanetta bar in a swap and am excited to use it. The package smelled sooo yummy lol. I heard that the regular sizes were pretty chunky and lasted a long time!

 

[astokes]

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

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

I bought the Borghese Crema Saponette Face & Body Soap and it came today.

It is the BIGGEST bar of soap I've ever seen. (Unless you count LUSH)

11.5 oz!
Ooh? i haven't heard anyone talk about that soap really yet. another mini-review if you will ? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Doing the 45 minute each way drive to my state's ONLY LUSH store tomorrow night , eeeeee yay LUSH. though the only thing of theirs i own is some honey i washed the kids soap. we are hunting for , among other things, moisturizing shampoos. Looking at Godiva and Trichomania if you have any experience with those ?  ramble ramble


It was in Box 5 & 22.

I've only used it once, but I can tell you it smells awesome. (the BB site says it's a combination of sea salt, chamomile, rosewood, and geranium)

I rub a washcloth on it and get a good amount.

I'm using it for body.

We shall see!

 

[yanelib27]

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

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

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

I bought the Borghese Crema Saponette Face & Body Soap and it came today.

It is the BIGGEST bar of soap I've ever seen. (Unless you count LUSH)

11.5 oz!
Ooh? i haven't heard anyone talk about that soap really yet. another mini-review if you will ? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Doing the 45 minute each way drive to my state's ONLY LUSH store tomorrow night , eeeeee yay LUSH. though the only thing of theirs i own is some honey i washed the kids soap. we are hunting for , among other things, moisturizing shampoos. Looking at Godiva and Trichomania if you have any experience with those ?  ramble ramble


It was in Box 5 & 22.

I've only used it once, but I can tell you it smells awesome. (the BB site says it's a combination of sea salt, chamomile, rosewood, and geranium)

I rub a washcloth on it and get a good amount.

I'm using it for body.

We shall see!

I want one! I purchased the Microdermitt Olive Oil Soap on the BB website and I really like it as well, but its 14.00 for like a 6 oz bar.. so I would rather pay 2.00 more for a bar twice that size. It sounds like it smells awesome. 

 

[astokes]

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

I want one! I purchased the Microdermitt Olive Oil Soap on the BB website and I really like it as well, but its 14.00 for like a 6 oz bar.. so I would rather pay 2.00 more for a bar twice that size. It sounds like it smells awesome. 

Yeah, I was surprised at the size! I'm going to cut it into smaller chunks. : )

I can still smell it faintly on my skin. (I showered at 5 this morning!)

Here is a size comparison vs. my Clarisonic Mia:

 

[MissLindaJean]

Oo..that's a great size for that price!! My Mia is turquoise...how cute is yours! I love it!

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

Yeah, I was surprised at the size! I'm going to cut it into smaller chunks. : )

I can still smell it faintly on my skin. (I showered at 5 this morning!)

Here is a size comparison vs. my Clarisonic Mia:

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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


I've heard of Lush, but never really peaked in their store or used products. Are they really that wonderful? I'm curious, because I keep hearing you ladies mention the brand.

some people love it, some not so much - the scents can be pretty strong and hippyish but some are just heavenly.  you should give stuff a sniff!

it IS all natural stuff which is why i am aiming to get some things for my toddler  - her hair is hillariously mixed, like half african-american and half my hair (way looser curls) interspersed everywhere. It always looks like i haven't brushed/washed it just cos of that! haha. but yea, there are not a lot of things i would feel safe using on her (yuck @ chemicals on a baby) hoping if i use things with coconut and other oils IN the actual shampoo it will help with dryness  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MissLindaJean]

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


some people love it, some not so much - the scents can be pretty strong and hippyish but some are just heavenly.  you should give stuff a sniff!

it IS all natural stuff which is why i am aiming to get some things for my toddler  - her hair is hillariously mixed, like half african-american and half my hair (way looser curls) interspersed everywhere. It always looks like i haven't brushed/washed it just cos of that! haha. but yea, there are not a lot of things i would feel safe using on her (yuck @ chemicals on a baby) hoping if i use things with coconut and other oils IN the actual shampoo it will help with dryness  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Interesting..I have to be careful about putting oil in my hair at this time of year(I'm only Korean-Irish, but was born with wild Aussie girl commercial curls when combed out lol) because of the summer, but like it from the middle to the ends. I'll have to check em out next time. I guess it is a good sign that they always seem pretty busy! Yes, my friend's adorable hellion of a toddler is African-American and Hawaaian...crazy curls abound! 

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

Ohhh that is a great size! sounds like it smells delicious too /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> so  jealous of y'alls cute mias ! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

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

Yeah, I was surprised at the size! I'm going to cut it into smaller chunks. : )

I can still smell it faintly on my skin. (I showered at 5 this morning!)

Here is a size comparison vs. my Clarisonic Mia:

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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

Interesting..I have to be careful about putting oil in my hair at this time of year(I'm only Korean-Irish, but was born with wild Aussie girl commercial curls when combed out lol) because of the summer, but like it from the middle to the ends. I'll have to check em out next time. I guess it is a good sign that they always seem pretty busy! Yes, my friend's adorable hellion of a toddler is African-American and Hawaaian...crazy curls abound! 

haha!  well mine is thick and umm, lets see. julia roberts in pretty woman? kind of curls. (irish hair, the family says, though i am german, irish, finlander and french canadian +cree indian)  which isn't too hard to deal with, but utah is dryyyy and summer is the worst. i don't use much in the way of oils except on my ends but my daughter NEEDS it i think. it just recently got kind of out of control instead of her baby hair so i am on a decent learning curve for mixed kids hair care.  i have to treat it like her dads more than mine for sure though. his sister said to try baby oil but i am not a fan of mineral oil at all  - any oil intimidates me but if i MUST then i gotta do something that will actually help her hair! wish me luck lol~

i am REALLY hoping i like the Godiva solid shampoo for her, since i am obsessed with jasmine! please please hair gods! she has more than enough things that smell like shea and coconut already /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Pattycakes]

WANTED:  Blue Deer Headband!

*sigh*  I hope I'm not getting annoying, I'm just still on a mission to find one!

Here's my list.  PM me!

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/126217/3-3-pattycakes-trade-listing-full-sized-and-birchbox-3-3

Edit: I think I originally posted that I was looking for a green one...but then I realized I'd totally wear a blue one more, and now I can only find green ones!  *sigh* Such is the life of a beauty subscription trader

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[MissLindaJean]

My friend's kid gets baby oil put on or even baby lotion to control the curls. She tried using gel, but grandma freaked out lol and told her not to use that since she's only 3. If you find something that works, let me know and I can relay it to my friend! I totally understand not wanting to put unnecessary chemicals on a kid's head lol!

 

[Pattycakes]

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


I've heard of Lush, but never really peaked in their store or used products. Are they really that wonderful? I'm curious, because I keep hearing you ladies mention the brand.

Yes,  Lush is wonderful.  I soooo wish we had one here.  The Dream Cream is the best lotion *EVER*!

 

[KristenBlair]

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

WANTED:  Blue Deer Headband!

*sigh*  I hope I'm not getting annoying, I'm just still on a mission to find one!

Here's my list.  PM me!

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/126217/3-3-pattycakes-trade-listing-full-sized-and-birchbox-3-3

Edit: I think I originally posted that I was looking for a green one...but then I realized I'd totally wear a blue one more, and now I can only find green ones!  *sigh* Such is the life of a beauty subscription trader

.

i thought the deer headband only came in green, Am i wrong?

 

[Jackieblue]

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


some people love it, some not so much - the scents can be pretty strong and hippyish but some are just heavenly.  you should give stuff a sniff!

it IS all natural stuff which is why i am aiming to get some things for my toddler  - her hair is hillariously mixed, like half african-american and half my hair (way looser curls) interspersed everywhere. It always looks like i haven't brushed/washed it just cos of that! haha. but yea, there are not a lot of things i would feel safe using on her (yuck @ chemicals on a baby) hoping if i use things with coconut and other oils IN the actual shampoo it will help with dryness  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Naun have you tried the coconut oil hair shine from The Body Shop on her hair? It's like a pressed oil that comes in this little tin. Learning how much (or little!) to use can be a bit awkward, but it was the only thing that helped to un-Diana-Ross my hair while visiting the Caribbean. When you get it down it leaves the curl but smooths that crazy stuff. I think most people use it on ethnic hair. The ingredients are on their website. It's mostly oils and waxes.

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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


Naun have you tried the coconut oil hair shine from The Body Shop on her hair? It's like a pressed oil that comes in this little tin. Learning how much (or little!) to use can be a bit awkward, but it was the only thing that helped to un-Diana-Ross my hair while visiting the Caribbean. When you get it down it leaves the curl but smooths that crazy stuff. I think most people use it on ethnic hair. The ingredients are on their website. It's mostly oils and waxes.

nope i haven't tried that one - i am not sure i would know how to put a wax in her hair honestly haha but maybe we will try it out in the shop /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  we have something that is coconut oil and petroleum, basically, and i just can't stand the feeling of it in her hair. maybe a melted wax will be different ?

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

Originally Posted by MissLindaJean /img/forum/go_quote.gif
My friend's kid gets baby oil put on or even baby lotion to control the curls. She tried using gel, but grandma freaked out lol and told her not to use that since she's only 3. If you find something that works, let me know and I can relay it to my friend! I totally understand not wanting to put unnecessary chemicals on a kid's head lol!

Ohhh we do have a gel that we like! well, sort of. It's from the line kinky-curly - their detangler/leave-in is our saving grace. everything they make is all natural.. the gel is more like goo haha and has a sticky main ingredient of marshmallow. on my hair it is divine and replaces every styling product ( apply to decently wet hair though, scrunch and go) and i use it on her when we are going somewhere 'fancy' - but she just manages to  do something weird to it by "re-styling" it herself and then it stays THAT way instead. so no more things with 'hold' for us just yet lol! but if her kiddo is older it might be good /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> lots of videos on youtube about it from ladies with natural hair.

 

[MissLindaJean]

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



Ohhh we do have a gel that we like! well, sort of. It's from the line kinky-curly - their detangler/leave-in is our saving grace. everything they make is all natural.. the gel is more like goo haha and has a sticky main ingredient of marshmallow. on my hair it is divine and replaces every styling product ( apply to decently wet hair though, scrunch and go) and i use it on her when we are going somewhere 'fancy' - but she just manages to  do something weird to it by "re-styling" it herself and then it stays THAT way instead. so no more things with 'hold' for us just yet lol! but if her kiddo is older it might be good /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> lots of videos on youtube about it from ladies with natural hair.

I'll check it out lol. Maybe try it on my own hair first ha!

 

[Auntboo]

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



Ohhh we do have a gel that we like! well, sort of. It's from the line kinky-curly - their detangler/leave-in is our saving grace. everything they make is all natural.. the gel is more like goo haha and has a sticky main ingredient of marshmallow. on my hair it is divine and replaces every styling product ( apply to decently wet hair though, scrunch and go) and i use it on her when we are going somewhere 'fancy' - but she just manages to  do something weird to it by "re-styling" it herself and then it stays THAT way instead. so no more things with 'hold' for us just yet lol! but if her kiddo is older it might be good /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> lots of videos on youtube about it from ladies with natural hair.

That's the Kinky Curly Knot Today! I love that stuff (and my hair is stick straight, but it is a wonderful detangler as well)

 

[TXSlainte]

Ooh? i haven't heard anyone talk about that soap really yet. another mini-review if you will ? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Doing the 45 minute each way drive to my state's ONLY LUSH store tomorrow night , eeeeee yay LUSH. though the only thing of theirs i own is some honey i washed the kids soap. we are hunting for , among other things, moisturizing shampoos. Looking at Godiva and Trichomania if you have any experience with those ?  ramble ramble

I am definitely a Lush addict. I've tried the Trichomania, and although it made my hair super shiny, my hair just never felt clean. I'm currently using Cynthia Sylvia Stout, which works really well on my hair - long, thick, dry, frizzy. It does have a boozy scent though, which I don't mind but some might not like. The American Cream conditioner is really good, too. They're really generous about sampling in case you want to try before you buy.