(SPOILERS) July Birchbox partners with Glamour Magazine

[Lychae]

has anyone been billed yet? It's almost the first of the month and we should be seeing shipping notices in the next week.

 

[Pellen]

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

has anyone been billed yet? It's almost the first of the month and we should be seeing shipping notices in the next week.

Nope not yet. I just checked my account.

 

[JessP]

I don't know about anyone else, but I feel like we've been talking about the July box for so long that it seems like we should've gotten it already lol. Haven't been billed yet, either, but one of the great things about Birchbox is that they keep to their monthly billing/shipping schedule very well!

 

[Jazbot]

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

I don't know about anyone else, but I feel like we've been talking about the July box for so long that it seems like we should've gotten it already lol. Haven't been billed yet, either, but one of the great things about Birchbox is that they keep to their monthly billing/shipping schedule very well!

Yes the billing is usually right on the 1st of every month then they begin to ship on the 6th.

 

[TheNittyPretty]

Has anyone seen a list of the different boxes yet? Kinda like the ones we saw early last month? I'm just curious as to what each box will have inside.

 

[Janamaste]

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

Has anyone seen a list of the different boxes yet? Kinda like the ones we saw early last month? I'm just curious as to what each box will have inside.

We're about a week away from that.

 

[TheNittyPretty]

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


We're about a week away from that.

 

 the suspense is killing me! LOL!

 

[Pellen]

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

 

 the suspense is killing me! LOL!

I am doing good so far this month, not stalking the BB store like last month, and I have just glanced over this thread haven't been hanging on every word, lol.

 

[jkwynn]

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

I noticed that too. thats partly why i switched to the foam. the new ones seem to be liquidyer and smell a bit different than the classic one. I heard that was because philosophy was sold to coty and since then the quality of the products have slowly been decreasing. I got a bottle of amazing grace and it smells different too. It makes me sad because i love philosophy so much and now the quality has dropped.

Well, this is probably why the "Falling in Love" doesn't seem to last long anymore. I loooooove that fragrance, but I can spray it on, walk to the car, and not be able to smell it anymore. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  It's never been super-strong, but lately it seems like a waste of money.  Wish I knew another scent that was close to it.

 

[heather4602]

IF you knew what my husband's profession is, it would make much, much more sense. He suggested that it would be wise for the two of us to stay off Facebook due to his profession, and he has a very valid point. I could have said " I want to anyway" and made an account. But he is RIGHT this time!! When I want something, I have it. I don't even have to ask My husband doesn't tell me what to do in any of my time, spare or otherwise.  Nor does anyone else. This has gotten WAY out of hand on this thread, and I am feeling very put down by what is being said about choices we made together. None of you know me, none of you know why he asked what he asked. It's the only thing he has ever suggested like this since we've been married.  Also, neither of us has ANY family near or far to send things to or post pics with etc. No siblings, no cousins, no aunts or uncles, no grandparents, and no parents. . My step- mom is the closest I have to other family, and she hasn't legally been my step- mom in almost 2 decades. Facebook is not important enough to me to create an account for a music download. I have 2 new iPods full of music that I chose. That's the best I can say it while on pain meds. Thanks, Laura

I'm sorry if you were offended by anything someone wrote on here! From my experience 99% of the women on here are sweet, caring and honest women. I'm sure they didn't mean to make you feel bad or put you down!

 

[MyriadVoices]

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

 I love purity!!!! I have been using it for years, Since I started wearing makeup in 8th grade lol. its been a good 5 or 6 years. I cant tell you how many bottles ive gone through!! But my tip for anyone who loves purity is that they should buy the 32oz and decant it into a smaller bottle.

As for the exfoliant thing, I also use a philosophy product called the microdelivery kit and it has a jar or citrus scented exfoliating crystals,the size of sand, and you rub that into your face and then put the activating liquid and that is the treatments and cleansers I use for my face.

If you are maybe looking for something different, try the purity in the foam, I kind of like it because I feel like it cleans a bit better than the original purity.

Sephora sells a giant bottle with a pump... it's great for keeping in the shower or (like me) by the sink. Also, if you like Purity but want to save a few bucks, I highly recommend Purpose Gentle Cleanser. You can get it at most grocery stores, and I know all my local Targets carry it. It's less than $10/bottle, gentle on the skin, and specifically recommended by dermatologists. It has a slightly different feeling than Purity and has less fragrance, but it is great for most skin types (even my picky combo, acne-prone, redness-prone skin) and gentle enough to use morning and night. I use the Purity just because I like collecting points at Sephora, haha, is that bad? If I didn't have that fun incentive (and also Philosophy always seems to have some kind of package deal that I can't resist), I'd probably just stick with the Purpose. It's truly that good, in my opinion.

 

[MyriadVoices]

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


This has gotten WAY out of hand on this thread, and I am feeling very put down by what is being said about choices we made together. None of you know me, none of you know why he asked what he asked. It's the only thing he has ever suggested like this since we've been married.

I'm glad you posted this. I honestly don't think anyone meant any harm by it, as most of don't really know each other in person -- and on the internet it's so easy to flippantly say whatever without thinking out how it comes across. I'm definitely guilty of unintentionally offending with online comments. However, I also have to add that I had this same reaction as you posted here, that it was insulting and unnecessary. I was insulted for you.

 

[Missglammygirl]

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

Sephora sells a giant bottle with a pump... it's great for keeping in the shower or (like me) by the sink. Also, if you like Purity but want to save a few bucks, I highly recommend Purpose Gentle Cleanser. You can get it at most grocery stores, and I know all my local Targets carry it. It's less than $10/bottle, gentle on the skin, and specifically recommended by dermatologists. It has a slightly different feeling than Purity and has less fragrance, but it is great for most skin types (even my picky combo, acne-prone, redness-prone skin) and gentle enough to use morning and night. I use the Purity just because I like collecting points at Sephora, haha, is that bad? If I didn't have that fun incentive (and also Philosophy always seems to have some kind of package deal that I can't resist), I'd probably just stick with the Purpose. It's truly that good, in my opinion.


I love my purity so I wouldnt change it. I have the foam one for now but I stil have 3/4 of a 32 at home too. I love sephora bc of the points. I got an awesome 500 pt perk the other day. a full sized dandelion, sample of that gal and a sample of baad gal mascara.

 

[Missglammygirl]

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

Well, this is probably why the "Falling in Love" doesn't seem to last long anymore. I loooooove that fragrance, but I can spray it on, walk to the car, and not be able to smell it anymore. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  It's never been super-strong, but lately it seems like a waste of money.  Wish I knew another scent that was close to it.


Same though. I had run out of my FIL and since i love it so much, I repurchased it in the 4OZ size, because I KNOW I will use it, but it had terrible lasting power and I ended up giving it away to my grandmother because she loves FIL but cant afford it. I didnt feel so bad because I bought it during the 20, 30, 40 sale a few months ago on their website so it was only like 30 something and my grandmother loves it so I felt like i did a good deed /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> but im dissapointed that the quality sucks now. It used to be my favorite, but then switched to unconditional which was an old bottle so the quality was better. but I actually think that the scent is much more age appropriate for a 19 year old hehehe!

 

[Meggpi]

That's so funny, FIL on me smells like pure cotton candy, it was so young on me when I used to wear it (around 22ish)!  I think my chemistry turns every scent to sugar, not in the best way.

 

[Missglammygirl]

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

That's so funny, FIL on me smells like pure cotton candy, it was so young on me when I used to wear it (around 22ish)!  I think my chemistry turns every scent to sugar, not in the best way.

 lol. to me it smells a little more floral probably the jasmine than unconditional which is more vanilla and berries.

 

[LauraBrooks]

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


I'm glad you posted this. I honestly don't think anyone meant any harm by it, as most of don't really know each other in person -- and on the internet it's so easy to flippantly say whatever without thinking out how it comes across. I'm definitely guilty of unintentionally offending with online comments. However, I also have to add that I had this same reaction as you posted here, that it was insulting and unnecessary. I was insulted for you.

Thank you for your kindness and sweet nature. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I think we diffused the situation with some humor on the previous page.

I hope we can respect each other's " space".. I went back and read some things I asked others about the Posh Pod thing with fake Chanel and MAC cosmetics.. I asked why a person would buy really expensive cosmetics at extremely low prices and think they were genuine. I wasn't aware when I wrote the post that some people don't know what a haven eBay is for counterfeit designer brand cosmetics. Not exactly tactful but I didn't realize it..

I like being here, I like my fellow posters, and I need everyone to know that my life may be " different" in some ways ( the lack of tons of public techno stuff) but that I respect everyone's place for them, and hope they will respect mine for me. I am very happy with my life. It is a great lifestyle and deeply satisfying personally. I do not miss Facebook in any way at all.

Now, where are those 3 BBs I ordered? Ordered my DH one this month.. They could send it next month though, not sure. I certainly don't think he will mind, LOL.

Thanks for your kindness!!!

Laura

 

[Eva Papoutsi]

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


Sephora sells a giant bottle with a pump... it's great for keeping in the shower or (like me) by the sink. Also, if you like Purity but want to save a few bucks, I highly recommend Purpose Gentle Cleanser. You can get it at most grocery stores, and I know all my local Targets carry it. It's less than $10/bottle, gentle on the skin, and specifically recommended by dermatologists. It has a slightly different feeling than Purity and has less fragrance, but it is great for most skin types (even my picky combo, acne-prone, redness-prone skin) and gentle enough to use morning and night. I use the Purity just because I like collecting points at Sephora, haha, is that bad? If I didn't have that fun incentive (and also Philosophy always seems to have some kind of package deal that I can't resist), I'd probably just stick with the Purpose. It's truly that good, in my opinion.

I agree, the Purpose cleanser is amazing. It takes off every single trace of makeup (when I use toner afterwards the cotton pad is still clear white when I'm done so I know it does a great job, as opposed to other cleansers that seem to leave a lot behind) and it even removes mascara. I seriously don't know how it manages to cleanse so well when it's so gentle (it claims to be as gentle as water and I believe it because it didn't dry out my skin, or cause any breakouts or hurt my eyes either)! And I'm not paid to say this, really /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

If the Purity one is similar to Purpose I'll give it a try! I really like the texture of foam cleansers and if the scent is nice I may love it!!

 

[jkwynn]

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

 lol. to me it smells a little more floral probably the jasmine than unconditional which is more vanilla and berries.

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

That's so funny, FIL on me smells like pure cotton candy, it was so young on me when I used to wear it (around 22ish)!  I think my chemistry turns every scent to sugar, not in the best way.

On me, it smells like blackberries and cotton candy, that's what I like about it!

Scents that are too floral or musky/spicy give me headaches...

(Am I the only one who thinks "father in law" when I see "FIL" ? Ew.)

 

[yanelib27]

Mostly because of the points system, I am getting 3 BBs this month. I see myself putting up multiples on the trade thread but maybe Ill gt lucky with 3 different boxes. This is the last month I am doing that though. I dont need that many boxes, and if I wasnt getting a 20% off coupon this month on one of them I would have already canceled it. What a sucker am I, I know.