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[JessP]

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


What did you think about the shimmer in it? I have read one review that said the shimmer is awful, even though they agreed it was a very mild shimmer. Honestly, that is the only thing holding me back from trying a sample. I HATE anything sparkly or shimmery on my face. These products always proclaim it's a soft-focus shimmer and not too harsh, but somehow I always end up looking like Edward in the go*damn meadow.

Ha! Love your analogy, I'll probably be laughing about that for the rest of the day lol. Too funny. Anyway, I actually didn't notice any shimmer when I applied it this morning, so I read this and was like, what shimmer? But then I looked at my hand since I swatched it there earlier and did notice some teensy little golden glitter, for lack of a better term (tried taking a pic to post here but it didn't really register on the camera). On my face, I only notice the shimmer if I literally stand like 2 inches in front of a mirror. I'd say if you're comfortable wearing NARS Orgasm blush, then you'd be totally fine wearing this - the shimmer is way less than that, but the shimmer color in both products is similar. Overall, the BB cream appears very natural-looking on my face (maybe it depends on skin tone?) so try and get a sample at Sephora or something if you can!

 

[JessP]

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

      Great review!  Thanks for updating us. 

No problem! And I loove the dancing elephant lol. Too cute!

 

[murflegirl]

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

So I tried the Boscia BB cream this morning and am reporting back - love it! It's actually what a BB cream is supposed to be, i.e. not a repackaged tinted moisturizer.

Texture: kind of like a whipped mousse.

Application: I used my fingertips on one side of my face and my Tarte airbrush foundation brush on the other - both worked great.

Color: Package says "self-adjusting" and it totally worked - blended into my face really well. I also tested it on the back of my hand which is much more tan than my face and it blended in just fine (I have light/medium olive skin).

Coverage: I'd say buildable light-medium. One application didn't cover blemishes or hyperpigmentation really well, but I applied more in those areas and it covered much better. I also topped it off with a little loose powder.

Finish: Gorgeous. I have combo skin and it left a matte yet very slightly dewy finish (I've been looking for this type of finish in a face product forever!). It gives a much better finish than a tinted moisturizer, which always look shiny on my face.

Staying power: I did prime my face beforehand, but I've been wearing the BB cream for a few hours and it still looks as good as when I first applied it.

Overall, I really love this BB cream and plan on purchasing it!

Glad you loved it! I am about an NW20 and it was WAY too dark on me. Too dark and too orange - even after the "adjusting"

 

[Naun-Negotiable]

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

Can anyone tell me how the Blue Ming polish compares to Zoya's Wednesday.  I have Wednesday already...haven't used it yet but it's on the short list.  (I'm still in love with the Blogger trio - but I love a good jelly so it's no surprise.)

I'm thinking of adding it to my trade list or sending it to little sister who loooovvveess Color Club (probably because she hasn't  tried Zoya yet I don't think).

blue ming is way more bright! like if a pastel could be neon. it's similar  but lighter and brighter vs wednesday being dustier

 

[cheetahchirps]

The website has a new kit for sale...it's called Gorgeous on the Go: Summer Edition. It's $48, which seems a little expensive, but it says it's a $114 value...and it does have some neat stuff, but I still don't like those big clips! Lol. (Wasn't sure where to post this, but I figured it kind of made sense here.)

I did end up ordering this today because I had 20% off, but I wasn't thrilled with the fact that they don't tell you exactly what and how much of each item you're getting. And this is something BB needs to do to stay competitive with Sephora-tell you what you get and what ingredients are in it. How many of those Boscia sheets are there? What shade of Eyeko liner? It's like buying a Birchbox. 

 

[cheetahchirps]

I have to say something about Color Club-I don't think they have as wide a variety of shades as they want us to think. Last week, I bought a collection of 7 full size CC polishes for $9.99 at TJMaxx and I noticed that one of them bore a distinct resemblance to my sample of Clambake Coral that I got last month from BB. I then compared them and they're the same. I then compared them to the full size of the polish I bought from BB which is supposed to be Clambake Coral. The same, and when I looked at the bottom of that one, it said Coral Cascade instead of Clambake Coral. Hmmm. Then I compared the full size I bought of He Loves Me that I bought from BB to one of the polishes in the collection, and it was the same. Then I compared my mini of Blue Ming to one of the polishes in the collection...I guess you know where I'm going with this. The polishes in this collection have no names on the bottom. I know they're older or TJ wouldn't be selling them. They are definitely recycling their colors, something I know OPI has never done. Not cool.

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

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

My box was missing the Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint.  I got Box #4.  I called Birchbox yesterday and left a message because I woke up late and they were closed.  Today I got a call back from Whitney in CS.  I explained that my little green package was not tied.  The ribbon was just thrown in there and the boscia blotting papers and the perfume sample were kinda wrapped in the neon green tissue paper.  To me it looks like the ribbon had been tied in a knot and somebody untied it.  At first I couldn't even find the ribbon.  It was under the samples.  Anyway, I'm mostly upset because it looks like somebody tampered with my box. 

Whitney said they are out of stock for the tiny Jouer samples, so she gave me 100 points, bringing my total up to 428.  I got 100 points from the BeFine Expired SPF a couple months ago and I bought Orange Sanguine and Juice Beauty Blemish Be Gone totalling $55.00 in April with the Tax Day 17% Discount.  The rest of my points are from reviewing my boxes. 

Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint - Color Unknown - Missing

Larabar Uber Bar in Cherry Cobbler - Ick. 

     I got a Peanut Butter bar last month.  2 bars in a row is not fun.

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner in Black - Trading miss6aby for the Purple. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens - I can use these.

Birchbox Earbuds in Pink and Green - Uh, okay.

Oscar de la Renta Live In Love - Really Nice at First.  Way too floral when it dries.  Up for trade.  Opened, Not Used.

Now I'm off to leave feedback on the Jouer and the Larabar and probably the perfume.  I the perfume and it leaked a little bit all over me and the box.  Does that count as trying it? 

A little off-topic--I received the Orange Sanguine a few months back and just started using it.  I love the scent, but it seems to wear off quickly.  Do you find that to be an issue?

 

[KatiebuglovesBB]

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

Ha! Love your analogy, I'll probably be laughing about that for the rest of the day lol. Too funny. Anyway, I actually didn't notice any shimmer when I applied it this morning, so I read this and was like, what shimmer? But then I looked at my hand since I swatched it there earlier and did notice some teensy little golden glitter, for lack of a better term (tried taking a pic to post here but it didn't really register on the camera). On my face, I only notice the shimmer if I literally stand like 2 inches in front of a mirror. I'd say if you're comfortable wearing NARS Orgasm blush, then you'd be totally fine wearing this - the shimmer is way less than that, but the shimmer color in both products is similar. Overall, the BB cream appears very natural-looking on my face (maybe it depends on skin tone?) so try and get a sample at Sephora or something if you can!

HAHA it's the perfect analogy for the situation i experience with shimmers! I'm glad you knew what i meant, haha. Hmm now i am way more tempted to try this since you explained how unnoticeable the shimmer is. Though a lovely girl on here turned me onto buying a Holika Holika cream from Korea for $8.00 that i'm DYING to get my hands on. Damn you, Birch box gods, for hooking me onto BB Creams!

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

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


I always go back to the Smashbox primer for some reason.  I don't like the oil-free version, but I do love their regular version and the one with SPF is good two.  They have a luminizing one that is pretty but gets to slick for me for all-day use (but fantastic for a night outl.

It's a weird texture, makes your feel super smooth and it feels like it'd slide off your face.  But it holds up just fine for me and does help with application and foundation wears all day.

I'd buy it from Smashbox website if I were you on a Tuesday or Thursday at lunchtime.  They have a great promo on Tues/Thurs from 12-5p ET if you sign up for their Pretty Perks program (it's free to join).  You get a free gift (full size typically) in addition to the samples they offer with any order.  Sometimes the free gift is really good - I've gotten some other cream eyeliners this way.  

I buy the travel size ($17) since I don't use it daily - and it runs out faster because of the smaller size.  Then I can re-order on a Tues/Thurs and score again.   /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Thanks for the tip and the feedback on the primer!  I didn't know about the Tues/Thurs promo.  I already use the Smashbox Fusions highlighter and need a new one soon.  And lucky me!  Tomorrow is Thursday!

 

[JadedBeauty]

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

Let us know the details when your box arrives lol 

 

[jac a]

A little off-topic--I received the Orange Sanguine a few months back and just started using it.  I love the scent, but it seems to wear off quickly.  Do you find that to be an issue?

yes, i love love love that fragrance! i do find it wears off when it placed on dry skin. but i have used it over scented lotions like almond, vanilla or verbena and i love the combo it creates plus it makes the fragrance "stick".

 

[AngeBrooklyn]

Originally Posted by jac a /img/forum/go_quote.gif

yes, i love love love that fragrance! i do find it wears off when it placed on dry skin. but i have used it over scented lotions like almond, vanilla or verbena and i love the combo it creates plus it makes the fragrance "stick".

Thanks!  I'll try that.

 

[CaliMel]

Does anyone have the green eyeliner who wants a purple? I got two purples, so it would be nice to have another color to have. Even black would be okay too.

 

[CaliMel]

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

I have to say something about Color Club-I don't think they have as wide a variety of shades as they want us to think. Last week, I bought a collection of 7 full size CC polishes for $9.99 at TJMaxx and I noticed that one of them bore a distinct resemblance to my sample of Clambake Coral that I got last month from BB. I then compared them and they're the same. I then compared them to the full size of the polish I bought from BB which is supposed to be Clambake Coral. The same, and when I looked at the bottom of that one, it said Coral Cascade instead of Clambake Coral. Hmmm. Then I compared the full size I bought of He Loves Me that I bought from BB to one of the polishes in the collection, and it was the same. Then I compared my mini of Blue Ming to one of the polishes in the collection...I guess you know where I'm going with this. The polishes in this collection have no names on the bottom. I know they're older or TJ wouldn't be selling them. They are definitely recycling their colors, something I know OPI has never done. Not cool.

Julep Recycles their colors too. I got a new shade for summer in this months Maven box, and it's the same as last years Miranda, which was in their Summer Set for 2011.

It does bother me a little bit when they do that because it sucks to get the same exact color you already own, and it would be nice for people who loved the color the first time around to know so they could have a chance to restock if they wanted to.

I saw the Color Club polishes at our local Rite Aid, and there wasn't that big of a display. I think there were 10 different colors, some were neons and some pastels.

 

[JessicaMarie]

Finally uploaded my Birchbox video for the month ( 

). I feel like I have been sooo busy this month that Birchbox sort of crept up on me. I was so busy, I never even had time to peek! Haha, well at least for once my box was a surprise. Cannot really complain. 

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[Jackieblue]

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

I wore the Juliette has a Gun Lady Vengeance out tonight, and I was shocked that my boyfriend LOVES it.  I've been trying to find something he likes on me that isn't really fruity and young.  I tend to like florals.  He told me it smells like dirty roses, in a good way.  It's a sexy smell, but not like come-hither flirty sexy, but like filthy explicit sexy.   I think I might have to get that $10 sampler to see if they are all so interesting.

Yes I'm kind of obsessed.  

Well, you definitely sold me on trying this brand. Ordered the sampler from France this morning!

 

[calexxia]

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


I have $20 in birchbox points and this might be nice to pick up. Can someone tell me what the pack in the middle really contains. They don't have that on the site, but it looks like they might have those items sold seperatly. Has anyone tried them? What did you think? Also do you think they are sample sizes or full sizes, with just those products of 4 in the middle. Also not a fan of the huge clips, but might be nice to just use while styling my hair to keep some out of the way.

The Finding Mr Bright kit currently retails on Benefit's site for $28 (normally $38). With points, I managed to get the cost of the entire box down to 8.40....I kinda had to do it at that point.....even though it violates my low buy for the month, since the CEW box took me to my "limit"

 

[Playedinloops]

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

The Finding Mr Bright kit currently retails on Benefit's site for $28 (normally $38). With points, I managed to get the cost of the entire box down to 8.40....I kinda had to do it at that point.....even though it violates my low buy for the month, since the CEW box took me to my "limit"

You are such an enabler! I got it down to 18.40 and bought it...because I've been looking at that finding mr. bright kit at ulta for months and that was like getting it cheaper than retail plus extras that I want. Eyeliner! Polish! Dr. hauschka! aghhhhh, I'm doing bad this month. 

 

[calexxia]

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

You are such an enabler! I got it down to 18.40 and bought it...because I've been looking at that finding mr. bright kit at ulta for months and that was like getting it cheaper than retail plus extras that I want. Eyeliner! Polish! Dr. hauschka! aghhhhh, I'm doing bad this month. 

I thought I'd been doing good about not being an enabler /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

But I can't pass this up for the same reason as you

 

[cheetahchirps]

I did end up ordering this today because I had 20% off, but I wasn't thrilled with the fact that they don't tell you exactly what and how much of each item you're getting. And this is something BB needs to do to stay competitive with Sephora-tell you what you get and what ingredients are in it. How many of those Boscia sheets are there? What shade of Eyeko liner? It's like buying a Birchbox.   Let us know the details when your box arrives lol

I will. I can see from zooming that the blotting linens are the sample packet of 25 and not full-sized. The Eyeko is worth $15, but as for everything combined adding up to $115, I'm a little dubious.