(SPOILERS) July Birchbox partners with Glamour Magazine

[MissLindaJean]

I totally understand why people would be put off by social media sites, but that is the future for us all. While some don't participate they may be surprised to see that friends/family have photos and other things online that include them. As far as relationships and other things being destroyed...well, how strong are they to begin with? I think in those situations, the behaviors were already existent in people. FB/Twitter/MySpace etc don't ruin lives and relationships...bad behavior by people do!

We live in a fast paced technology driven world..hi, we're all on here, typing, right?? LOL...Big Brother is not just your government, it could be the perv with a smart phone sitting a table over in a coffee shop, recording you. Anytime we log onto a computer or swipe a card, yada yada, we're leaving little "fingerprints" of ourselves behind. While social networking has really opened up our way of communicating and learning, it's also got its downsides. It's about the convenience, ya know?

 

[MyriadVoices]

My husband and I run a small business, so I don't have time to talk to people in real life except when I'm working, and then it's only to clients! haha

I love Facebook because I'm nosy. I love seeing when my friends and acquaintances reach a milestone like marriage, babies, graduation, anniversaries, weight loss, whatever. I hate talking on the phone, and it's much easier to connect with family and friends this way, especially in this generation when people tend to be spread all over the planet. I also check mine on my cell phone when I'm stuck in stopped traffic or waiting in line at the grocery store... I'd rather spend my time reading updates from people I actually know than about celebrities in the gossip mags (not that there's anything wrong with that, I totally used to subscribe to InTouch)!

I HATE, however, that Spotify and other websites don't give you a choice about signing up through Facebook. I feel cornered and bullied with that tactic. Make it an option, but don't exclude me for not wanting to publish to everyone that I opened a LBB account or a sneekpeeq or Spotify or whatever. Blech to that!

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

I totally understand why people would be put off by social media sites, but that is the future for us all. While some don't participate they may be surprised to see that friends/family have photos and other things online that include them. As far as relationships and other things being destroyed...well, how strong are they to begin with? I think in those situations, the behaviors were already existent in people. FB/Twitter/MySpace etc don't ruin lives and relationships...bad behavior by people do!

We live in a fast paced technology driven world..hi, we're all on here, typing, right?? LOL...Big Brother is not just your government, it could be the perv with a smart phone sitting a table over in a coffee shop, recording you. Anytime we log onto a computer or swipe a card, yada yada, we're leaving little "fingerprints" of ourselves behind. While social networking has really opened up our way of communicating and learning, it's also got its downsides. It's about the convenience, ya know?

Yes, ma'am. Well said.

I know the appeal of Facebook can be very addicting/time-wasting, especially at first, and some of my "IRL" friends refused to get FB for a long time because they were afraid of this happening to them. Really, though, like you said, people already have certain behaviors. The people who don't want to be "addicted" lose interest quickly anyway, and the people who are looking for a vice often find it.

 

[skylola123]

I know this is completely out of the blue but is anyone have an account on Pinterest?

If so would you mind sending me an invite?

I have been trying to get an account but haven't been able to /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Thank you everyone who helped me out!

I love the community that we all have here on Makeup Talk /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Linabunnie]

Originally Posted by skylola123 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I know this is completely out of the blue but is anyone have an account on Pinterest?

If so would you mind sending me an invite?

I have been trying to get an account but haven't been able to /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I do, & will... whats your email?

 

[pobox607]

I know this is completely out of the blue but is anyone have an account on Pinterest? If so would you mind sending me an invite? I have been trying to get an account but haven't been able to /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

If you haven't got an invite yet, I'm happy to invite you! PM me your email /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Here's my pinterest in case you're interested in checking it out - http://pinterest.com/pobox607/

 

[MissLindaJean]

I think that I'm going to cut back on some of my skin care products, because maybe the combo is making me break out worse! I'm going to go back to basics and old staples and try it out. Hopefully it'll all clear up..

Originally Posted by skylola123 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I also recently bought a Clarisonic about a month ago in May. And I never had a purge stage, I kept waiting for it but never happened. 

I have been cleansing my face for a month now every single night and nothing.

I am guessing some people get it and some don't.

Originally Posted by MollyC2153 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I've had mine for like a month too. I broke out on my cheeks the first week, but I attributed that to the cheapy makeup remover towels I had been using. Once I got rid of those, it stopped. I like it because it's still fun and novel and I remember to wash my face a lot more! Also, it seems to have done awesome stuff for my pores!

OH, and I use it with my own cleanser (skinceuticles) and not the one they sent. It's pretty awesome. I'm trying to figure out how to pack it in my suitcase when I go away this week...

 

[skylola123]

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

I think that I'm going to cut back on some of my skin care products, because maybe the combo is making me break out worse! I'm going to go back to basics and old staples and try it out. Hopefully it'll all clear up..

Yes I did cut back on my skin care products. I used to exfoliate it and used a toner along with the Clarisonic but then I realized that I didn't need all that extra stuff because my face started to feel dry-ish. Which has never happened to me because I have very oily prone skin.

What I do now I used Philosophy Purity with my Clarisonic then I use a serum to even out my skin tone, some eye cream, and moisturizer to lock it all in. And my face has been loving it, feels so smooth and clean. I never thought I could have a smooth and soft face. 

 

[Linabunnie]

Originally Posted by skylola123 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Yes I did cut back on my skin care products. I used to exfoliate it and used a toner along with the Clarisonic but then I realized that I didn't need all that extra stuff because my face started to feel dry-ish. Which has never happened to me because I have very oily prone skin.

What I do now I used Philosophy Purity with my Clarisonic then I use a serum to even out my skin tone, some eye cream, and moisturizer to lock it all in. And my face has been loving it, feels so smooth and clean. I never thought I could have a smooth and soft face. 

How do you like the Purity? Ive been wanting to get that since I first bought my Clarisonic.

 

[skylola123]

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

How do you like the Purity? Ive been wanting to get that since I first bought my Clarisonic.

Its amazing, you should give it a try. I think Ulta or Sephora sell the 3 oz for about $10.00 that you can try and see if you like it that way.

I got a sample from Birchbox a long time ago it was 1 oz. but it lasted for about a month. A little goes a long way and since that day I fell in love with it. 

 

[Linabunnie]

Originally Posted by skylola123 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Its amazing, you should give it a try. I think Ulta or Sephora sell the 3 oz for about $10.00 that you can try and see if you like it that way.

I got a sample from Birchbox a long time ago it was 1 oz. but it lasted for about a month. A little goes a long way and since that day I fell in love with it. 

Ahhh, ok im going to get some this weekend. Actually im going to checkout their website right now lol Thanks!

 

[MissLindaJean]

Originally Posted by skylola123 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Yes I did cut back on my skin care products. I used to exfoliate it and used a toner along with the Clarisonic but then I realized that I didn't need all that extra stuff because my face started to feel dry-ish. Which has never happened to me because I have very oily prone skin.

What I do now I used Philosophy Purity with my Clarisonic then I use a serum to even out my skin tone, some eye cream, and moisturizer to lock it all in. And my face has been loving it, feels so smooth and clean. I never thought I could have a smooth and soft face. 

I love Purity as well..I also started to use the Purity oil version for makeup removal in the evenings, followed by the reg. cleanser. I have a Boscia Clear complexion cleanser because I've been breakout prone the last month. No more peels or anything for a few weeks til I get my skin under control. Back to a basic serum, moisturizer and eye cream..no extras now..except my Caudalie mist lol..can't give that up, I absolutely love it.

 

[LauraBrooks]

When I got my first Clarisonic a few years ago, I used Purity cleanser with it. Purity is low- foaming and non-irritating ( for me, anyways) and seemed to be a great fit naturally.

Now I use my CellCeuticals cleanser which is also low- foaming and not a soap. It works just as well with my larger Clarisonic Plus.

One thing I personally would not do is use an exfoliant with Clarisonic. I know people do and maybe it works for them, but I tried it once, and my face was red as a beet for a few hours. I guess I have sensitive skin. I was afraid of broken capilliaries or something happening if I kept using the CellCeuticals micro-exfoliant with the Clarisonic..

I was taught as a teen when I was in beauty pageants to treat my skin very gently.. Those ladies helping us girls with our makeup knew what they were talking about. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[clchild]

I've used nothing but Dove bar soap as face cleanser -ever! Luckily I've been blessed with good skin but not I worry about aging (I'm 24, grew up at the beach.. lot's of sunburn as a kid).  Is Clairsonic supposed to be good for aging, or should I just stick with anti-aging creams and serums?

 

[Katie-Gaslight]

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

That's a VZW bill--I haven't got VZ Comm in my area. We have four smartphones, a basic phone, and a tablet....1400 minutes, unlimited SMS, and a few additional things like insurance....I LOVE my corporate discount, because otherwise, I'd make everyone else get on their own dadgum plan /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

ahh, yes, yes, that makes sense then. we don't have any phone contracts on our plan, just TV and interwebs! my husband and i get our phones through his mom, she has a family plan and i only pay $40 a month for the min. iphone contract plan thing. for the amount of reception i get (or NOT get), i can't believe some people actually pay double *eyeroll

good for you getting that discount!

 

[calexxia]

Originally Posted by Katie-Gaslight /img/forum/go_quote.gif

ahh, yes, yes, that makes sense then. we don't have any phone contracts on our plan, just TV and interwebs! my husband and i get our phones through his mom, she has a family plan and i only pay $40 a month for the min. iphone contract plan thing. for the amount of reception i get (or NOT get), i can't believe some people actually pay double *eyeroll

good for you getting that discount!

Yeah, they're a good company; probably the best benefits I've ever had!

 

[miss6aby]

I am probably behind...Not sure if this was pic was posted yet..Found this on Glamour's site which is different from the one I saw a few pages back that someone posted a blogger's contest? 

Edit: Ok finally read every page and yes I AM VERY BEHIND. SHAME ON ME! lol

 

[Linabunnie]

Lol better late then never!

Originally Posted by miss6aby /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am probably behind...Not sure if this was pic was posted yet..Found this on Glamour's site which is different from the one I saw a few pages back that someone posted a blogger's contest? 

Edit: Ok finally read every page and yes I AM VERY BEHIND. SHAME ON ME! lol

 

[yanelib27]

Originally Posted by miss6aby /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am probably behind...Not sure if this was pic was posted yet..Found this on Glamour's site which is different from the one I saw a few pages back that someone posted a blogger's contest? 

Edit: Ok finally read every page and yes I AM VERY BEHIND. SHAME ON ME! lol


If that is the exact box I get I will be happy with it!! The only Ahava product I have tried is a cleanser (from a trade with you, actually

) and I loved it.

 

[miss6aby]

Originally Posted by yanelib27 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

If that is the exact box I get I will be happy with it!! The only Ahava product I have tried is a cleanser (from a trade with you, actually

) and I loved it.

Awesome! I have the Ahava Dead Sea Mud Mask. That one is fantastic as well!! My concerns about this box like most ladies is the repeat items. I hope I don't get any repeats!!