(SPOILERS) July Birchbox partners with Glamour Magazine

[ordinarysarah]

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

Do you mind telling me which store you were able to find the Larabar Uber at? I have been trying to hunt a few down ever since I got one in my BB, but all I could find was the Larabar...not Larabar Uber! And I just gotta have more of that stupid bar...LOL! 

I found it at QFC! I've also heard it is at Whole Foods. If it helps, I found it by the Luna Bars, Clif Bars, and other single nutrition bars, not in a box with breakfast bars or near the organics. Hope that helps! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I know, they're addicting!

 

[nikita8501]

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


I found it at QFC! I've also heard it is at Whole Foods. If it helps, I found it by the Luna Bars, Clif Bars, and other single nutrition bars, not in a box with breakfast bars or near the organics. Hope that helps! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I know, they're addicting!

Thanks! Haven't checked out Whole Foods yet...will do that now! 

 

[xheidi]

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

I haven't gotten my box yet, but I DID just cash in 50 BB points + my 6 month discount!

I got:

Benefit The POREfessional

blowPro Heat is On Protective Styling Mist

theBalm® Mary-Lou Manizer

Zoya TRUE Spring Collection in BEVIN

$80 worth of product for $13 out of pocket! Woohoo!

i wanted to get Benefit's Porefessional with my 100BB Pts. and my 6th month discount, it still costs the same as the full size. I think the one of BB's site is the old packaging of it too. 

Does anyone know what the difference is between the old and new packaging?

 

[sweetiegirlll]

It seems like more people were happy this month (aside from the disappointing blunders with changing boxes - that is a big annoyance for sure).  There didn't seem to be a big, completely covetable item like the bronzer, Revolution Beauty Balm, or other thing that everyone wanted and was very disappointed not to get.  In my opinion, which is just that, an opinion and we all know about those, lol, things were more evenly distributed, there were no 4 item boxes, there were more cosmetic goodies spread out amongst the boxes like eyeliner, mascara, bb cream, lip glazes, lipstick etc.  Most of the boxes seemed to have an over $20 value which is great.  I think it was a good month for birchbox with equality, even though I'm not one that thinks every month every box has to be the same, but I'm in the minority.  I'm just happy to see that a lot of people enjoyed what they got and now we're in the stretch where we got one box but it's too early to speculate on the next.  I need a distraction!  Birchbox Man used to be a good distraction as it shipped opposite regular Birchbox, but it wasn't for me/us.  I suppose the trading thread is my distraction now. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tameloy]

I haven't gotten my box yet, but I DID just cash in 50 BB points + my 6 month discount! I got: Benefit The POREfessional blowPro Heat is On Protective Styling Mist theBalm® Mary-Lou Manizer Zoya TRUE Spring Collection in BEVIN $80 worth of product for $13 out of pocket! Woohoo! :yesss:

So I totally meant to type 500 points, not 50. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[xheidi]

does anyone know their refund policy? what if you used the product a few times, but it's still pretty full and you didn't like it, can you get a full refund for the return? 

 

[Meggpi]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the color of Blue-Ming but I did have issues with application--I find this is a problem with a lot of pastel cremes not just Color Club, some people can even out the streaks with multiple coats but I kind of suck at it.  I know how to fix this, glitter!  I used the Essie Set in Stones I got in my Teen Vogue box.  

 

[princess2010]

Great haul!!!!

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

I haven't gotten my box yet, but I DID just cash in 50 BB points + my 6 month discount!

I got:

Benefit The POREfessional

blowPro Heat is On Protective Styling Mist

theBalm® Mary-Lou Manizer

Zoya TRUE Spring Collection in BEVIN

$80 worth of product for $13 out of pocket! Woohoo!

 

[astokes]

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

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the color of Blue-Ming but I did have issues with application--I find this is a problem with a lot of pastel cremes not just Color Club, some people can even out the streaks with multiple coats but I kind of suck at it.  I know how to fix this, glitter!  I used the Essie Set in Stones I got in my Teen Vogue box.  

That's a great idea for streaky polish.

Edit: I might see how it looks with Butter London Knackered layered over it.

 

[sweetiegirlll]

Ooh, pretty!  Thanks for sharing, I might have to try that!  That's what's so cool about having this community of women - we may have similar things to work with and can get great ideas for use.  Pretty much everyone got Blue Ming that's getting a Color Club polish this time, right?  I had envisioned like a royal blue creme similar to a Ming vase when I heard the color, I was way off.  Do you have to put on a top coat or is Set in Stones it's own top coat?

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

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the color of Blue-Ming but I did have issues with application--I find this is a problem with a lot of pastel cremes not just Color Club, some people can even out the streaks with multiple coats but I kind of suck at it.  I know how to fix this, glitter!  I used the Essie Set in Stones I got in my Teen Vogue box.  

 

[dd62]

For those of you who were supposed to get box 15, but instead got box 3, can you post the weight of your box? TIA

 

[alice blue]

My Box #12 arrived on Saturday. Must say--I LOVED IT! I didn't think I'd like/use the Eyeko, but it is much easier to apply than other liquid liners. The nail polish is bullet proof. Can't say I would have bought the Blue Ming color on my own, but it is fun. The Larabar was good, but $$$. The Harvey Prince Hello, I thought I'd hate it, but I actually really like it. I probably won't cancel my Birchbox anytime soon.

 

[Linnake]

Just got my box! According to the list I got Box #16!  I'm pretty happy!

1. AHAVA Purifying Mud Mask
2. Tea Forté® minteas (lime mojito flavor!)
3. Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner
4. Alterna BAMBOO® UV+ Color Protection Fade-Proof Fluide
5. Harvey Prince Hello
6. Birchbox Exclusive Earbuds

The eyeliner is black and it is INTENSE! It reminds me of a fine point sharpie and it dries quickly and doesn't smudge!

 

[MadamLeslie]

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


oh we NYers pay tax too lol. the 8.975% is a killer. I would rather pay for the item + tax in person than order something online and pay for the item, tax and shipping.  When I went on vacation two weeks ago, I stocked up on goods so I wouldn't have to pay the hefty tax when i came back lol.  I hope that your box comes soon 

Sales tax in Alabama varies depending on your city, but here in Mobile it is 10%!!! And our city council is trying to make it 11%. That issue has been tabled now for the last 6 or 7 meetings. How ridiculous can it get?

 

[slagoon]

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

The point of this service is to try new products.  You have learned from this experience that this particular mascara does not suit you and you must keep your options open to try other products until you find one that suits you.

Sure, but a couple people were asking whether or not to try it or trade it (since you can't trade mascara tubes that you've tried) so I figured it might help those folks make their decision by seeing some results.

 

[sweetiegirlll]

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

Sure, but a couple people were asking whether or not to try it or trade it (since you can't trade mascara tubes that you've tried) so I figured it might help those folks make their decision by seeing some results.

Thanks for posting that, a lot of people just type descriptions and a photo really helped.  I have two coming and that would definitely sway me as to whether I want to trade one before I get my hands on it to try the one that I'm for sure keeping.  Strangely, I like the natural look, even though I'm usually all about drama, thickness, and lush glamour.  It looks pretty on you, and I like that you noted that it stays on all day.  Plus your lashes are very similar to mine so it really shows me a preview of how it'll work on me.  Nice.  I appreciate the effort.  How many coats did you use?

 

[slagoon]

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

Has anyone purchased the full size of the Dr. Jarts BB cream?

I really liked the sample i got a couple of months ago but I'm hesitant to buy it since the sample tubes were hardly filled.. surely the full size isn't packaged that way as well.

I have the gold label DR. Jart. I'm on my 4th tube and love it! I wear it every day (unless I'm testing a new foundation or tinted moisturizer) the biggest problem I have is that the hard tube they use doesn't always squeeze all the product out. 

The bottle is easy to take apart and I got another 3 weeks worth of product from it! (the jar is a 0.7 oz container)  

 

[slagoon]

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


Thanks for posting that, a lot of people just type descriptions and a photo really helped.  I have two coming and that would definitely sway me as to whether I want to trade one before I get my hands on it to try the one that I'm for sure keeping.  Strangely, I like the natural look, even though I'm usually all about drama, thickness, and lush glamour.  It looks pretty on you, and I like that you noted that it stays on all day.  Plus your lashes are very similar to mine so it really shows me a preview of how it'll work on me.  Nice.  I appreciate the effort.  How many coats did you use?

Thanks! So I've never really understood "coats vs swipes" This is about 4 swipes at each end of my eye, my eye is so rounded that even rounded brushes don't get both ends of my lashes, so I did 4 swipes on my inner lashes and then 4 swipes on my outer lashes. That was all, and there was no drying in between swipes. (Is it a coat when you've let it dry/set and then use it again? sort of like using a lash primer then a coat of mascara?) 

 

[stellar136]

I'm trying to call Birchbox to get my box mixup sorted out. The profile doesn't match what I got.. Well i am calling and it goes to their voicemail. Weird! It is during their business hours.. So i left a message with my cell # hopefully i'll get a call back!

 

[stellar136]

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

I have the gold label DR. Jart. I'm on my 4th tube and love it! I wear it every day (unless I'm testing a new foundation or tinted moisturizer) the biggest problem I have is that the hard tube they use doesn't always squeeze all the product out. 

The bottle is easy to take apart and I got another 3 weeks worth of product from it! (the jar is a 0.7 oz container)  
I like that one too! I think i have the same one, i got it in my Sephora sun safety kit. Its 45+++ or something. It blends very well plus the protection for my face is great, it's all i need for face makeup really.