Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[ladygrey]

Extremely disappointing Birchbox for me this month. 

-beauty blender blendercleaser: meh.

-comodynes self-tanning intensive: I'm really pasty. And fake tanner looks horrible on me.

-Number 4 super comb prep and protect: Not particularly exciting, but will be used.

-theBalm stainiac in beauty queen: Looks like a pretty color! Only item I'm excited about.

-tili bag: cute and all, but in the end, it's a ziploc bag.

-John Varvatos star usa: the hubs already has a cologne, and is not interested in trying a new one, so I'm not sure what is gonna happen with this.
All in all, a really disappointing month. As soon as feedback is left, I'm cancelling. I think it's time for me and Birchbox to take a break from each other lol. 

 

[pinktergal]

Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


yeah. i'm changing my splurge item to perfume since i hate perfume lol

For 6 months I had my splurge set to eye cream, but never got one until I changed it to makeup. I got eye cream the first month my splurge was for makeup. 

 

[Kittables]

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

I'll take your Tili bag!

If you don't want it. 

                What've ya got for trade?  Btw, I like your name! What zombie books are you into? PM me. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

if you don't want your #1 I can take it off your hands.  I have box 4 and so far I am going to trade my cologne and eyeko eyeliner away.  Let me know if you want the yube moisturizing skin cream (highlight).  Lmao at what you want to use your 1st item for. Good idea! (edited)

               I have no idea what color they're planning on sending me, but I just don't think I'd have any use for that kind of bag at the moment. I have enough bags as it is and they look a lot better. If was purple, then I would keep it. Otherwise I'll just trade it or give it to a friend or family. 

               I'm not very fond of yube moisturizer. I would, however, like something from this month's myglam bag. If you have a Philosophy Take a Breath sample, I would love that for trade. 

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

What are you looking to trade for the #2? I've never tried anything like that, but lately I kind of want to, lol.

                Awesome! What do you have? Hmmm. I'd take the Living Proof sample from this month's myglam bag, if you've got it, for trade. Of course, I'm flexible. We can definitely talk. See above. If you are a part of myglam, I would also trade for the Philosophy sample. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[omgitsliz]

okay so using the feedback method I have determinded I am getting the headband! but..I searched for everything else in those boxes but nothing else shows up...bummer =/

 

[meaganola]

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


For 6 months I had my splurge set to eye cream, but never got one until I changed it to makeup. I got eye cream the first month my splurge was for makeup. 

I have this theory that they *do* consider the splurge item, but in the opposite way that you might expect.  They look at it as something they *know* you will spend money on, so why bother sending samples to try to convince you to buy something you're already going to buy?  

 

[kcrowebird]

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


                What've ya got for trade?  Btw, I like your name! What zombie books are you into? PM me. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

               I have no idea what color they're planning on sending me, but I just don't think I'd have any use for that kind of bag at the moment. I have enough bags as it is and they look a lot better. If was purple, then I would keep it. Otherwise I'll just trade it or give it to a friend or family. 

               I'm not very fond of yube moisturizer. I would, however, like something from this month's myglam bag. If you have a Philosophy Take a Breath sample, I would love that for trade. 

                Awesome! What do you have? Hmmm. I'd take the Living Proof sample from this month's myglam bag, if you've got it, for trade. Of course, I'm flexible. We can definitely talk. See above. If you are a part of myglam, I would also trade for the Philosophy sample. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Check out the trade thread to communicate with people about trades on. Just search: BIRCHBOX OPEN TRADE THREAD. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[meaganola]

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

okay so using the feedback method I have determinded I am getting the headband! but..I searched for everything else in those boxes but nothing else shows up...bummer =/

Don't search!  Just look at the pages for the boxes with the headband (13, 15, 17, and 19, per Zadi's post here), and then see what items from those specific boxes you have feedback buttons on.  As soon as you find one item within a box without a button, you can scratch that box off the list and go to the next box.

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

i know i already asked but realized i wasn't clear on the whole name. so here is the link to the perfume i am dying to smell!

http://www.birchbox.com/shop/june2012-box/joya-ames-soeurs-parfum

i can trade wonderstruck perfume, or a few other things like maybe a 2ml sample of laura mercier primer or a 1ml of jouer's luminizing moisture tint. i also have an Origins skin tone correcting serum packet and a few Julep nail polishes. (or a bunch of other brands)

PM me if interested !  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> thanks


**Edit...i should probably take my butt over to the trade thread

 

[quene8106]

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


For 6 months I had my splurge set to eye cream, but never got one until I changed it to makeup. I got eye cream the first month my splurge was for makeup. 

ha! like i said last night murphy's law and birchbox have a secret pact going on or something lol

 

[lovesmakeup2012]

Just read that the Stila Bronzer has very little to no illuminating effect but still glad to use it. Yay for trades!

 

[Kittables]

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


Check out the trade thread to communicate with people about trades on. Just search: BIRCHBOX OPEN TRADE THREAD. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

          Cool. Thanks! :-D

 

[lovesmakeup2012]

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


          Cool. Thanks! :-D

Since I already have the tab opened here ya go lol

https://www.makeuptalk.com/t/121990/birchbox-open-trade-thread

 

[NicoleRoyer]

Originally Posted by becarr50 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Glad the Opal shade worked for you. It was still too dark for me. Kinda of like an instant tan...haha.

That stinks! I did find it a touch too dark and a little on the yellow side, but once it's all blended in the color actually matched pretty well and with a light dusting of setting powder it looks perfect. I really wish more companies would start making shades on the extreme ends of the spectrum. Very dark shades and very light shade. There seems to be 500 shades somewhere in the middle, but if you are on either extreme the choices are very limited.

 

[quene8106]

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


                What've ya got for trade?  Btw, I like your name! What zombie books are you into? PM me. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

               I have no idea what color they're planning on sending me, but I just don't think I'd have any use for that kind of bag at the moment. I have enough bags as it is and they look a lot better. If was purple, then I would keep it. Otherwise I'll just trade it or give it to a friend or family. 

               I'm not very fond of yube moisturizer. I would, however, like something from this month's myglam bag. If you have a Philosophy Take a Breath sample, I would love that for trade. 

                Awesome! What do you have? Hmmm. I'd take the Living Proof sample from this month's myglam bag, if you've got it, for trade. Of course, I'm flexible. We can definitely talk. See above. If you are a part of myglam, I would also trade for the Philosophy sample. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Oh I'm not a member of myglam (I cancelled in April) but thanks anyway! 

 

[randerso]

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

I have this theory that they *do* consider the splurge item, but in the opposite way that you might expect.  They look at it as something they *know* you will spend money on, so why bother sending samples to try to convince you to buy something you're already going to buy?  

My theory is that the profile has nothing to do with the items that you receive, but that it is part of the data they give to cosmetic companies about their products (e.i., 37% of users between 25-35 give the Dr. Jart++ a 4.5 rating).

 

[phoebehearts]

I can't believe I'm considering buying those ban-aids from the shop

i won't be able to head to Target until later this week to see if they any left.

Why am I such a sucker for things like that?!

 

[pinktergal]

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

I have this theory that they *do* consider the splurge item, but in the opposite way that you might expect.  They look at it as something they *know* you will spend money on, so why bother sending samples to try to convince you to buy something you're already going to buy?  

That makes the most sense of any theory I've heard yet. 

Question: does anyone have perfume set as their splurge? And if so, do you get many perfume samples in your BBs?

 

[nicepenguins]

Woo! I am getting box 2, which I'm happy about.

I have been wanting that bronzer since I learned it doubles as a primer, and I am so happy that we all get the lip stain. The other stuff doesn't really excite me, but I would have bought the bronzer on its own for $10 in a heartbeat, so whatever. And I can eat the snack bar.
Hope lots more people are happy with the surprises in store for them, /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[quene8106]

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

That makes the most sense of any theory I've heard yet. 

Question: does anyone have perfume set as their splurge? And if so, do you get many perfume samples in your BBs?

Yeah good question.  Hopefully someone will answer.  But for real, who is with me on #teamnoperfume lol

 

[Linabunnie]

Looks like im getting box 11. All I wanted was The Stila, but better luck next time I guess. If anyone is willing to trade for Eyeko fat stick plus more please pm me.