Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[MyriadVoices]

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

I'm getting the same box -AGAIN- on both my subs. My profiles are different, but I guess not different enough.

But it's box 20, which is a very cool box, imo.  

1. • BY TERRY Light-Expert Perfecting Foundation Brush
   • tili Bags Small Collection 1
     
   • Eyeko Fat Eye Stick
     
   • BY TERRY Crème de Rose Nutri-Lift Comfort Cream
     
   • Joya Âmes SÅ“urs Parfum - A Scent of Soulmates
     
   • theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac
     

at least you might get different colors in your second and third items!

 

[Dena Fletcher]

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


wow. i just used my blender today and it's still in good condition. i cashed in my points for the cleanser. LOL at turning it into a kitty toy. i'm imagining a cat playing with one right now haha

hopefully you wont have any issues since you have the  correct cleanser..  that may be key!!  i was using a mild liquid soap (all i had, better than nothing i thought) ...

 

[ValentineLissar]

Hey did anyone get a box weight of .21 lbs?

It seems kind of light to me. 

Also, i know people are saying that the beauty blender is amazing, but do you guys think it's worth spending points to try it out?  I just recently got into using foundation and I don't know that applicator works  best. 

 

[elviscupcake]

The blender is for blending....but a foundation brush works best for application. You waste WAY less makeup that way.
 

 

[ValentineLissar]

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

The blender is for blending....but a foundation brush works best for application. You waste WAY less makeup that way.

But i've seen people use the BB as a way to apply foundation too.  I'm confused. Right now I'm using a blush brush and one of the myglam brushes too (don't laugh!) to apply my foundation but I'm not sure if I should invest in thicker foundation brush or a stippling brush or a beauty blender.

Oh and I found out that I'm getting box #7!  Even though I"m getting the men's fragrance which I think is a bit of a cop out, I'm pretty happy with it since I'll get the beautyblender cleanser and the cheek and lipstain. I just started using brushes and it's nice to have a proper cleanser to clean them instead of handsoap.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

But i've seen people use the BB as a way to apply foundation too.  I'm confused. Right now I'm using a blush brush and one of the myglam brushes too (don't laugh!) to apply my foundation but I'm not sure if I should invest in thicker foundation brush or a stippling brush or a beauty blender.

Oh and I found out that I'm getting box #7!  Even though I"m getting the men's fragrance which I think is a bit of a cop out, I'm pretty happy with it since I'll get the beautyblender cleanser and the cheek and lipstain. I just started using brushes and it's nice to have a proper cleanser to clean them instead of handsoap.

I feel completely confused about foundation application, too. I have tried brushes and I still think my wedge sponge does a better job. Maybe I'm just used to using the sponge, but I'm interested in trying other ways. I have an "airbrush" brush from Sephora that I sometimes use to apply foundation, and that has given me the best results so far. (I still like how convenient my sponge is, though...)

 

[nikita8501]

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

Hey did anyone get a box weight of .21 lbs?

It seems kind of light to me. 

Also, i know people are saying that the beauty blender is amazing, but do you guys think it's worth spending points to try it out?  I just recently got into using foundation and I don't know that applicator works  best. 

I have the Beauty Blender (from a trade) and I bought MAC 187 brush. I find myself reaching for the Beauty Blender more often than the brush. I do agree with wasting less product with the brush. But, I kind of feel like the foundation is just sitting on top when applied with a brush. Maybe it is the 'making the sponge wet' step that makes a difference? Not sure, but I feel more comfortable using the sponge. I also have Sonia Kashuk blending sponge which I feel is quite comparable and cheaper. But it is a little stiffer than the Beauty Blender....just my two cents! 

 

 

[Meghan Leigh]

Looks like I'm getting box #2 for my second account, 

I'm extremely bummed about the Luna bar and the perfume because I already know that I dislike both.

I'm a little disappointed that I'm getting the tanning wipes and the staniac because I received both in my other box. However I already love the staniac (love blushes) so its nice to have more and I'm sure I'll like the tanning wipes.

I am SO excited for the full-size stila bronzer! I've never received a stila product from BB soooo I'm excited, plus I loveeee bronzer! 
On my annual account I already received box #9.

I am like I said a tad disappointed with getting two of the same items in both boxes, but it could be worse! 

I am not all that excited about the tili bag-- I just feel its wasteful.

I am not at all excited about the cologne because I'm single and my family lives far away.

I'm indifferent towards the moisturizer.

I wasn't excited about the eyeko stick, but now I love it! I got it in a very pretty gold color.
I think I was pretty lucky with my boxes this month.

 

[PeridotCricket]

I am amazed at everyone's boxes this month. Birchbox has really stepped it up. My first box was April, and May's box sucked. It looks like a lot more people are happy with their June Boxes. I want box 25 so bad, but looking at Zadi's list, I see exciting products in many of the boxes. Compared to what people have said about boxes on YouTube from the past 5 months, I think June 2012 might be the best Birchbox ever.

 

[sleepykat]

It looks like I am getting box #15, if I read everything correctly. I am happy with it. I already have a trade set up for the only item I wouldn't use. I have no wish to look tan myself, but the bronzers and tanners sure do trade well, so I do not regret receiving them. I also do not get upset if I receive items I won't use. That's how mystery samples will work to an extent. Plus, trading on here is even more fun than my subs (I would like to try the Cynthia Rowley Band-Aids, by the way; my trade list link is in my signature below). I would probably switch to a different sub if I never received items I would try. I personally do like to receive perfume samples, but I think that most of the ladies who do not like them actually have a bad physical reaction and it's not a small number of people, so it would be wise for there to be an opt-out for perfumes.

 

[lovesmakeup2012]

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

Hey did anyone get a box weight of .21 lbs?

It seems kind of light to me. 

Also, i know people are saying that the beauty blender is amazing, but do you guys think it's worth spending points to try it out?  I just recently got into using foundation and I don't know that applicator works  best. 

I do like my Beauty Blender (when I actually remember to use it lol) but it's like a lot of other sponges, imo. My Sonia Kashuk sponge works just as well, there are many dupes out there now that are inexpensive, like the London Soho New York one that I see @ Walgreens all the time (I heard that the football shaped one is better than their previous oval shaped one). And it's only like 8 bucks so I'd opt for the Soho one if I didn't have any. They all work well once damp. Oh and I don't think it wastes product likes some ppl say; at least I haven't noticed much product is wasted. At times I find that using a sponge makes working with products a little more simpler than a brush; you can manipulate the concealer,  foundation or cream products better b/c of the moisture/water on the sponge.

 

[koolcryyss]

It's funny how the value changes! Last month my box was worth $15, and this month it's worth $52!

 

[lyssielou]

My mom, my sister, and I all received our shipping notifications on Saturday, but they shipped different days! My mom's shipped on Monday and she got it on Saturday, and my sister's shipped on Wednesday and should arrive today or tomorrow. Mine shipped on Saturday and the projected delivery date is this coming Saturday 6/16, but I usually get it a day or two early. My weight is .5320.

 

[MyriadVoices]

Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gifI also do not get upset if I receive items I won't use. That's how mystery samples will work to an extent.

agreed! I think many folks would be a lot happier if they remembered this. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

It's funny how the value changes! Last month my box was worth $15, and this month it's worth $52!

lol, I knew I'd get a bad box this month since I got two good ones last month...I was right. Box 7 can't be worth more than $10-$12!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

Quote: Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gifI also do not get upset if I receive items I won't use. That's how mystery samples will work to an extent.
agreed! I think many folks would be a lot happier if they remembered this. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />


I generally don't, but I do hate when I get an entire box I won't use that is the complete opposite of my profile they had me fill out. This is the first BB I've been unhappy with in a year! I'm generally pretty easy to please. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Also can't help being resentful of the lifestyle extras  - some got a full box of CR bandaids, some got a cute headband, the rest of us got a plastic baggie. OK then.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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


I generally don't, but I do hate when I get an entire box I won't use that is the complete opposite of my profile they had me fill out. This is the first BB I've been unhappy with in a year! I'm generally pretty easy to please. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Also can't help being resentful of the lifestyle extras  - some got a full box of CR bandaids, some got a cute headband, the rest of us got a plastic baggie. OK then.

I can understand that frustration. I would be miffed if I got something for curly hair or dry skin since my profile says I have fine, straight hair and combination acne-prone skin! I really like how we all get different boxes, though, unlike many of the other subscription programs. It makes it more fun, in my opinion, even if some months I might feel like I didn't get the "best" box. I wonder how much happier some people would be if they couldn't compare what they got with what others got.

 

[Jazbot]

I love box 2 but now that I see all the different boxes....was the Luna Bar necessary? I would prefer the Tili bag...I'm on the most strict diet ever.

I would never eat this....lol I wouldn't trade it either...

Although the different boxes are quite impressive I may want another subscription...

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

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


I generally don't, but I do hate when I get an entire box I won't use that is the complete opposite of my profile they had me fill out. This is the first BB I've been unhappy with in a year! I'm generally pretty easy to please. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Also can't help being resentful of the lifestyle extras  - some got a full box of CR bandaids, some got a cute headband, the rest of us got a plastic baggie. OK then.
I can understand that frustration. I would be miffed if I got something for curly hair or dry skin since my profile says I have fine, straight hair and combination acne-prone skin! I really like how we all get different boxes, though, unlike many of the other subscription programs. It makes it more fun, in my opinion, even if some months I might feel like I didn't get the "best" box. I wonder how much happier some people would be if they couldn't compare what they got with what others got.


Oh, I love that we get different boxes, far less boring that way.

When it comes down to it, I think there would be FAR fewer complaints if they evened out the values of the boxes. This month, there are some boxes worth almost $60 and others barely worth $10. Seems a bit extreme and it is definitely reasonable that some people feel cheated.

I usually fall in the middle - I never get the highest value boxes and I'm okay with that, but I've always gotten my money's worth. This is my first time getting a box that I truly do not feel was worth my $10 and now I definitely understand the irritation I've seen in others in past months.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

I love box 2 but now that I see all the different boxes....was the Luna Bar necessary? I would prefer the Tili bag...I'm on the most strict diet ever.

I would never eat this....lol I wouldn't trade it either...

I got a Luna bar in january and it was absolutely disgusting. So glad I didn't get it this month, even if it meant I got the stupid plastic bag, lol.