Birchbox: The June Box discussion

[ashleywasadiver]

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


I don't think the self tanner is something they should send ANYONE unless they indicate interest in it! Girls who are already tan or who are black or anything other than Caucasian are going to get no use out of it. And, very pale girls like myself often have no interest in anything relating to tanning, and it could even be seen as insulting (oh, you're pale? LOL. Here you go, fix that.) Just not a good product for a service like this, in my opinion.

I completely agree. It's just a silly thing to send.

 

[TheNittyPretty]

I think they should ask other questions in the beauty profile before sending out certain products. I mean, People who are on low carb diets or allergic to nuts can't have those lara bars and luna bars. People who are skinny don't really need stretch mark cream (unless specified like having had a child), people that are tan obviously don't need bronzers and tanners, etc... I like that there are different boxes but they need to be sending each box to the appropriate person so to speak. I'm personally happy with my box but I've gotten two eyeliners in a row and I can't eat the luna bar. Hopefully Birchbox will revamp the beauty profile section and also consider the black list idea that someone else came up with. I think it's a great idea to mark items you would want and items you wouldn't want and they can put you in a category by that.

 

[Pellen]

Here's a fun question!!! Is there anyone else getting box 12????? I seem to be the only one unless I missed something. There are 2 items in there that no other box is getting. I am happy with the box, but I haven't seen anyone else say any thing about it.

 

[mega789]

What are you looking for?

I just want that N4 Super comb spray.

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

Got my box today. I feel as blah about it as I expected to...but luckily there are a couple of people interested in trading already. I got box 7...picture in the spoiler. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Is it bad that my favorite item in the box is the men's cologne, and I am dreadfully single? Sigh.

 

 

 

[mega789]

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 think that BB, thinks we will sample the men's cologne and fall in love and buy it from their shop for Father's day! Obviously the bottom line is more money.

I actually do not like perfumes or colognes due to having bad reactions, but I think the John Varvatos smells fab!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

What are you looking for?

I just want that N4 Super comb spray.

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

Got my box today. I feel as blah about it as I expected to...but luckily there are a couple of people interested in trading already. I got box 7...picture in the spoiler. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Is it bad that my favorite item in the box is the men's cologne, and I am dreadfully single? Sigh.

 

 

Not sure, I like lots of things. Do you have your trade list up? I was going to try out the spray, but I'm not super attached to it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Lychae]

Well, I am getting box number 4. I have to say I am super excited about everythng!

Melvita rose water, yu-be moisturizing, stainic, melvita and eyeko skinny eyeliner! And well, john varvatos and the bandaids. I hope everything is good when it arrives!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

Well, I am getting box number 4. I have to say I am super excited about everythng!

Melvita rose water, yu-be moisturizing, stainic, melvita and eyeko skinny eyeliner! And well, john varvatos and the bandaids. I hope everything is good when it arrives!
 I'm jealous of your box...> /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  Off to make my Lychae voodoo doll, now... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[mega789]

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

I just got one from Avon for $5. I never had the Beauty Blender so I can't compare. It seems sturdy enough, and the results are okay but hardly miraculous, as ladygrey said.  I bought it out of curiosity more than anything else. I got so used to brushes that most of the time I forget about it. I'm glad I was able to try this because now I know not to spend $20 for the Beauty Blender.

I actually love the beauty blender! I have tried some dupes including the Sonia Kushak Blending sponge and they pale in comparison. The beauty blender is much more soft and squishy. I actually had it lying around for a year before really using it. I didn't realize you put it under water before using. Once I realized that, it made the world of difference. It makes your foundation go on smooth and more moist & dewy instead of flat looking. I use the stippling method. I'm not crazy about the BB method with rolling the sponge.

The only other application tool I use are my fingers and the only brush is Tarte's Airbrush Finish Bamboo foundation brush. 

 

[mega789]

One more thing...How does everyone know what box number they are getting?

I got both of mine last week but still see May's box when I login.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

LOLLL, I was just working on my blog post about my box, and I just cracked up at myself because I'm so annoyed with the tanning wipes that I've been sitting here with >:| this face on, angry eyebrows and all, for the past ten minutes. Let it go, self...let it go.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

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

One more thing...How does everyone know what box number they are getting?

I got both of mine last week but still see May's box when I login.

The feedback method is working now, if you go to the new items in the shop.

 

[ashereebee]

I am also getting box 12.   How do you feel about the eyelashes?  I have never used them before.  (that is the one thing on my body that I do like! lol)

 

[BrittneyMarie]

I got box #7. I'm about to add N4 Supercomb spray, self tanning towels, and beauty blender cleanser to my trade list /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[mega789]

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


The feedback method is working now, if you go to the new items in the shop.

But did someone post the box numbers here? I can't keep up with all these posts lol

 

[Wynter]

I got my box today.  It was .4830

I already own theBalm Stainiac, and the rest of the box, I'm just meh about.  Maybe next month's will be better. 

  Apothederm Stretch Mark Cream BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages by Cynthia Rowley (I have kids so I have a million bandaids in the house already, lol) CleanWell Hand Sanitizing Wipes (these will be useful for said kids) John Varvatos Star U.S.A.  Scalisi Skincare Anti-Aging Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 theBalm cosmetics Stainiac

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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

I completely agree!  The only way I can get a new perfume is by either driving two hours to a mall or online, which is a gamble!  So samples of perfume are alright with me in my BB...if I don't like them, my mom usually does and I can pass them on to her.

ditto. i need to get them in the mail or i don't get them /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[CaliMel]

Zadidolls blog has the list with all the box numbers. =]

I'm getting Box 15

1. Modcloth Headband
2. Masqueology Brightening Mask
3. Comodynes Self-Tanning Intensive
4. theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac
5. Supergoop SPF 30+ Everyday UV Lotion for Face and Body

Honestly my box is fine for me!
I don't mind that they send self tanner. If you don't like something, you can always trade it on the trading thread!

Personally I like self tanners and don't mind being sent one because I have a hard time picking them out in the store.

The thing I'm sort of meh about is the sunblock. But at least it's useful!

 

[wagz379]

Gah! I'm so sad! Looks like Birchbox didn't catch my address change before they shipped my box and I wont get it till the end of the week! (It was showing Out for Delivery today to my old address but now has to be sent down to Philly and back up to my new house address which is going to take at least 3 days...)  Oh well! Hopefully Birchbox site will update soon so I can see what I have to look forward to!

ETA: Looks like the page was updated and i'm getting box 14... 

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

so i totally caved and re-activated my 2nd account. the one i signed up for on my 2nd month cos of gossip girl boxes, and didn't regret it since i got two totally different boxes and they were awesome.  i just couldn't resist now that we are seeing all of this month's boxes - i love pretty much all of them, and might even double up my stila stash haha.  hoping for the face mist and the headband but really, anything is nice for me. i don't get out much /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />