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[nikita8501]

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

On another note off topic sorry..Anyone try the new Biolage Exquisite oil Treatment?

I don't think it's even available in most salons but I got a hold of some (actually selling 2 bottles.)

I think it's a total dupe for Kerastase Elixir Ultime which I love. It's used as a hair treatment, hair oil, and heat protectant.

So far I like it and it's half the price. Anyone else try it & how do you like it?

Oh thanks for letting us know....I was intrigued about it when they sent it out in the May box and then when I got my hair styled somewhere, the stylist used that stuff and I liked the way my hair felt. Been contemplating buying that, but felt that I could easily find something less expensive...will definitely try Biolage now! 

 

[mega789]

Originally Posted by nikita8501 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh thanks for letting us know....I was intrigued about it when they sent it out in the May box and then when I got my hair styled somewhere, the stylist used that stuff and I liked the way my hair felt. Been contemplating buying that, but felt that I could easily find something less expensive...will definitely try Biolage now! 

Oh wow! I had no idea that BB had this in the May boxes. 

 

[MissLindaJean]

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



Oh wow! I had no idea that BB had this in the May boxes. 

I think she means the Kerastese.

 

[samplegal]

Originally Posted by princess2010 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Review time!!! I got box 8.


I haven't tried the hair masque yet but I can't wait.

The Color Club in Blue Ming was awful. Mine was clumpy and goopy like a nail polish that is almost gone and you are trying to get it off the bottom. Are they all like this or did I get a dud? Hopefully the lid wasn't tight or something and it turned bad.

The ear buds are fun and great. I'm using them right now. Nothing fancy, but does exactly what you need ear buds to do.

I'm not thrilled with the suki skin products because they are in foil packets and it's such a pain. Getting  toner out of a foil packet will be tricky. I have some LUSH sample containers so maybe I'll dump them in that. It's a hassle I don't really care to do though.

I LOVE the Harvey Prince Eau Flirt and this is the one thing I was dreading. Lavender and pumpkin didn't sound promising but it's really nice!

The Larabar was delicious. I had roasted nut.

I got the Manna  sheer glo shimmer lotion in the darker color. I swatched it but not tried to wear it yet. It looks a little dark for my fair skin but if I sheer it out it may work.

I had 2 Color Club nail polishes from BB before, and found them both to be the texture you describe. I think the formulation is really lousy, and doesn't even go on evenly. I'll never buy Color Club and hope I don't get any more from BB.

 

[mega789]

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


I think she means the Kerastese.

Oh yeah duh lol.. Thanks 

 

[ValentineLissar]

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


I had 2 Color Club nail polishes from BB before, and found them both to be the texture you describe. I think the formulation is really lousy, and doesn't even go on evenly. I'll never buy Color Club and hope I don't get any more from BB.

Really? 

I got the Age of Aquarius in my March box, and it's actually not gloppy or clumpy. In fact it was a little streaky/running or at least the same consistency as most polishes. It applied smoothly and I usually have to put two coats on it.  And it dries pretty quickly. I would actually say it's on par with my other Zoya nail polish that I got in my April box.

 I don't know...did they send out an expired or spoiled version?  Can anyone else back me up on this that the Color Club polish from March was pretty good?

 

[MissLindaJean]

I've never had any problems with the consistency of the Color Clubs I've received from BB. I own some from gifts/purchases and think the consistency overall was pretty good, really no different than many other brands IMO. If the polishes seem too thick, maybe you could try to add some nail thin drops to them.

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

Really? 

I got the Age of Aquarius in my March box, and it's actually not gloppy or clumpy. In fact it was a little streaky/running or at least the same consistency as most polishes. It applied smoothly and I usually have to put two coats on it.  And it dries pretty quickly. I would actually say it's on par with my other Zoya nail polish that I got in my April box.

 I don't know...did they send out an expired or spoiled version?  Can anyone else back me up on this that the Color Club polish from March was pretty good?

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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

I've never had any problems with the consistency of the Color Clubs I've received from BB. I own some from gifts/purchases and think the consistency overall was pretty good, really no different than many other brands IMO. If the polishes seem too thick, maybe you could try to add some nail thin drops to them.

the two i've tried have been average consistency too. the foil being thinner and a bit streaky as all foils i own are (including zoyas) - the cream was thicker but not ridiculous. dried decently quick though i chip the crap out of both. ok i chip the crap out of a lot of things.

 

[princess2010]

I have a lot of Zoya's and the CC I got was not even close to its consistency. It was really hard to apply. Maybe some bad batches went out to some of us. I'm sure in the production of thousands there are a few duds. Oh well I usually use Gelish anyway but it's a nice summer color for my toes. I'll had some drops and see if it thins out.
 

 

[MissLindaJean]

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


the two i've tried have been average consistency too. the foil being thinner and a bit streaky as all foils i own are (including zoyas) - the cream was thicker but not ridiculous. dried decently quick though i chip the crap out of both. ok i chip the crap out of a lot of things.

Due to my line of work, I can use literally any kind of polish and do a mani, but still have horrible chips hours later!

 

[elviscupcake]

I got Age of Aquarius in my first box which was in April and I haven't had any problems with it. Actually wearing it now since I am no vacation, normally I have restrictions through my employer and green doesn't fly. I love the color and can't complain about the formula. More expensive polishes are somewhat better, but this isn't clumpy or anything super awful like that.
 

 

[nikita8501]

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



Oh wow! I had no idea that BB had this in the May boxes. 

I meant the Kerastase was sent out in BB...

 Not sure if it was the May or March boxes though...either way, I am definitely checking out the Biolage!

 

[nikita8501]

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

Really? 

I got the Age of Aquarius in my March box, and it's actually not gloppy or clumpy. In fact it was a little streaky/running or at least the same consistency as most polishes. It applied smoothly and I usually have to put two coats on it.  And it dries pretty quickly. I would actually say it's on par with my other Zoya nail polish that I got in my April box.

 I don't know...did they send out an expired or spoiled version?  Can anyone else back me up on this that the Color Club polish from March was pretty good?

I certainly did not have any issues with that brand of polish. I got the Age of Aquarius too and it did not feel any different from other polishes. In fact, I had to use only one coat. Maybe the neon colors go on better than the others?

 

[makeupgooroo8]

I got boxes 20 and 31. I am happy with them.
 

 

[PolarBear2011]

Thanks so much for your reply. I'm hoping when we wake up in the morning, our 2nd ship notices will be in our inboxes. A perfect way to start the day /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Yes! Thanks everyone who answered my earlier question about the notification emails!

 

[LAminerals]

Can't wait to get my box!

 

[TXSlainte]

Grrrr. I got my shipping notification on Tuesday, and it's still not updated. Why am I being tortured, Birchbox?

 

[ecgmjs12]

If anyone got the laura gellar lipstick can you post a pic of it, really curious to see what it looks like.

 

[Jazbot]

Woohoo Just got a 6 month Anniversary code!

 

[manuri]

Originally Posted by TXSlainte /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Grrrr. I got my shipping notification on Tuesday, and it's still not updated. Why am I being tortured, Birchbox?

Mine hasn't updated since last Friday, I did contact birchbox few times regarding this since I did have another shipping notice which updated rather quickly and I live on the east coast too. I will be getting a replacement box since it's been about a week and still no updates. I would try contacting their CS if you have no information available from the tracking link since it's been a few days already.