What's in your Birchbox?

[Nickel]

We know Mig got a miracle product...what did you get? What do you love/hate?

I got:

-Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens (fancy oil blotting papers) - pretty nice, I usually buy the Clean and Clear brand but I might stick with these.
-Kusmi Tea Paris I Love My Detox Tea (2 sachets) - I haven't tasted it yet but it sounds similar to Celestial Seasoning's Sleepytime tea at 10x the cost.
-Color Club Neon Nail Polish in Lava Lamp - super bright orange and will probably only be worn on my toes at the beach. I'm an Essie girl and I'm sad that the people who picked the Teen Vogue box got an Essie polish.
-Grandma Stelle's Handwash in Verbena Thyme - this smells amazing. It's pricy at $20 but I might use my points to get the full sized for free.
-Traditions by Nick Chavez Yucca Shampooing Cream - just meh. I like my Redken better and it'll probably go in the boys' bathroom.
-Stila Smoky Eye Shadow card - I haven't used this yet, but I'm intrigued by an eye shadow sample being affixed to a card.

So, even though I'm not impressed with everything I think it was a pretty good box considering the variety.

 

[migtig]

I received:
*Deborah Lippmann Stripper To Go - Great idea - nail polish remover in a disposable mitt - but I don't wear nail polish on my fingers

*Miss Jessie's® Original Quick Curls - eliminated the frizzes completely in my hair and unlike some products, didn't weigh it down nor leave it dirty feeling

*One Love Organics® Skin Savior Waterless Beauty Balm - Miracle Product! Best moisturizer, and stubborn eye make up remover and face cleanser and heaven knows what else product

*PETER THOMAS ROTH Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel - face soap gel and I got a blackhead within two days. I don't regularly get blackheads so I have no recommendation on this product. It just might not have been the right thing for me.

*stila Smoky Eye Shadow - I tried this out and it was easy. I looked like a cheap tramp in minutes and it was the first time I've ever successfully done a smoky eye. However, this really wasn't a good look for me. Good thing I had the MIRACLE product to get all that gunk off my eyes.

*Kusmi Tea Paris - I Love My Detox Tea - Funny smelling green tea. :shrug:

 

[vraiblonde]

• EVE LOM TLC Radiance Cream
• Koh Gen Do Cleansing Water Cloths
• Tea Forté® skin-smart™ Teas
• Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien perfume
• Traditions by Nick Chavez Yucca Shampooing Cream
• Color Club Classic Nail Polish in Petal Pink

I liked it all except I don't really drink a lot of hot tea.

 

[pixiegirl]

We know Mig got a miracle product...what did you get? What do you love/hate?

I got:

-Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens (fancy oil blotting papers) - pretty nice, I usually buy the Clean and Clear brand but I might stick with these.
-Kusmi Tea Paris I Love My Detox Tea (2 sachets) - I haven't tasted it yet but it sounds similar to Celestial Seasoning's Sleepytime tea at 10x the cost.
-Color Club Neon Nail Polish in Lava Lamp - super bright orange and will probably only be worn on my toes at the beach. I'm an Essie girl and I'm sad that the people who picked the Teen Vogue box got an Essie polish.
-Grandma Stelle's Handwash in Verbena Thyme - this smells amazing. It's pricy at $20 but I might use my points to get the full sized for free.
-Traditions by Nick Chavez Yucca Shampooing Cream - just meh. I like my Redken better and it'll probably go in the boys' bathroom.
-Stila Smoky Eye Shadow card - I haven't used this yet, but I'm intrigued by an eye shadow sample being affixed to a card.

So, even though I'm not impressed with everything I think it was a pretty good box considering the variety.

I got the exact same stuff!

 

[pennylane]

I just signed up...

Have heard a little about Birchbox and finally decided to sign up (although have to await an "invite"). I'm super excited to receive samples every month!

 

[Nickel]

*stila Smoky Eye Shadow - I tried this out and it was easy. I looked like a cheap tramp in minutes and it was the first time I've ever successfully done a smoky eye. However, this really wasn't a good look for me. Good thing I had the MIRACLE product to get all that gunk off my eyes.

I can't handle a smoky eye either.

 

[pixiegirl]

I received:
*Deborah Lippmann Stripper To Go - Great idea - nail polish remover in a disposable mitt - but I don't wear nail polish on my fingers

*Miss Jessie's® Original Quick Curls - eliminated the frizzes completely in my hair and unlike some products, didn't weigh it down nor leave it dirty feeling
*One Love Organics® Skin Savior Waterless Beauty Balm - Miracle Product! Best moisturizer, and stubborn eye make up remover and face cleanser and heaven knows what else product

*PETER THOMAS ROTH Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel - face soap gel and I got a blackhead within two days. I don't regularly get blackheads so I have no recommendation on this product. It just might not have been the right thing for me.

*stila Smoky Eye Shadow - I tried this out and it was easy. I looked like a cheap tramp in minutes and it was the first time I've ever successfully done a smoky eye. However, this really wasn't a good look for me. Good thing I had the MIRACLE product to get all that gunk off my eyes.

*Kusmi Tea Paris - I Love My Detox Tea - Funny smelling green tea. :shrug:

They sell Miss Jessie's at Target. LOVE everything I've tried. My two favorites are the Cream de la Curl cleansing cream (a non foaming cleaner) and the Curly Meringue (a styling paste). LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

 

[Nickel]

Have heard a little about Birchbox and finally decided to sign up (although have to await an "invite"). I'm super excited to receive samples every month!

Do you need an invite from a friend or do they just have a waitlist?

 

[migtig]

Have heard a little about Birchbox and finally decided to sign up (although have to await an "invite"). I'm super excited to receive samples every month!

I think it's so worth it, even when I'm not crazy about the samples I receive. As Pixie and Nickel told me, you can always go back in and edit your beauty profile to change up what kinds of things you are getting.

 

[vraiblonde]

The only thing out of mine that I'd purchase is the perfume. It's citrusy and bright, but there's a sandalwood note that keeps it from being too fruity. Normally I dab a perfume sample on my wrist, then throw it away. But I kept this one and used it all up.

 

[Nickel]

I think it's so worth it, even when I'm not crazy about the samples I receive. As Pixie and Nickel told me, you can always go back in and edit your beauty profile to change up what kinds of things you are getting.

You can also team up with someone and trade if you don't like your stuff. My SIL decided to get the Teen Vogue box so that we could trade if one of us got something we really didn't like. She lucked out and got Essie. And a lot of times I'll just pass anything I don't want on to my brother's girlfriend. She's young and cute and can wear stick on eyeliner.

 

[pennylane]

I entered my e-mail and will be notified when they open 'subscriptions'.

 

[Nickel]

They sell Miss Jessie's at Target. LOVE everything I've tried. My two favorites are the Cream de la Curl cleansing cream (a non foaming cleaner) and the Curly Meringue (a styling paste). LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

Is it all curly stuff? I love their packaging but I don't do curly anymore. Now that my hair is long it's too heavy to hold a curl and look decent.

 

[Nickel]

I entered my e-mail and will be notified when they open 'subscriptions'.

Okie doke - just thought one of us might be able to speed you along by sending you an invite.

 

[migtig]

You can also team up with someone and trade if you don't like your stuff. My SIL decided to get the Teen Vogue box so that we could trade if one of us got something we really didn't like. She lucked out and got Essie. And a lot of times I'll just pass anything I don't want on to my brother's girlfriend. She's young and cute and can wear stick on eyeliner.

Oh gawd that stick on eyeliner that I received last month definitely needs a new home. Great idea.

Is it all curly stuff? I love their packaging but I don't do curly anymore. Now that my hair is long it's too heavy to hold a curl and look decent.

It is all curly, but my hair is longer too now and I'm just a frizz head lately though. This stuff worked well. It seemed like I got more "body" than "curl" and all the frizz is gone.

I'll pick this up at Target if it's cheaper, otherwise it will go on my order later list.

 

[pixiegirl]

Is it all curly stuff? I love their packaging but I don't do curly anymore. Now that my hair is long it's too heavy to hold a curl and look decent.

I believe they have other stuff. I got the curly stuff because humid weather is right around the corner and I've decided not to fight it anymore. Went out to dinner with Hank a few weeks ago and he asked if I had gotten a perm. Nooooo, it's my natural nap and I'm tired of straightening it just to have it start to curl up after 20 minutes.

 

[Nickel]

Is it all curly stuff? I love their packaging but I don't do curly anymore. Now that my hair is long it's too heavy to hold a curl and look decent.

"I love the packaging" is probably the most moronic reason for buying something, but it gets me every time.

 

[Nickel]

Oh gawd that stick on eyeliner that I received last month definitely needs a new home. Great idea.


It is all curly, but my hair is longer too now and I'm just a frizz head lately though. This stuff worked well. It seemed like I got more "body" than "curl" and all the frizz is gone.

I'll pick this up at Target if it's cheaper, otherwise it will go on my order later list.

I believe they have other stuff. I got the curly stuff because humid weather is right around the corner and I've decided not to fight it anymore. Went out to dinner with Hank a few weeks ago and he asked if I had gotten a perm. Nooooo, it's my natural nap and I'm tired of straightening it just to have it start to curl up after 20 minutes.

The good thing about having 2 tons of hair is that it straightens (and stays straight) much easier now that it's pretty long. Unfortunately it looks like 2 tons of crap if I don't straighten it (or curl with a conical iron) whereas before I could just wear it wavy and be okay. Now the back curls up real nice but the front/sides/whatever are straight. Decidedly not cute.

 

[pixiegirl]

"I love the packaging" is probably the most moronic reason for buying something, but it gets me every time.

We are siamese... I am the biggest sucker for cleaver marketing, ever!

 

[Nickel]

• EVE LOM TLC Radiance Cream
• Koh Gen Do Cleansing Water Cloths
• Tea Forté® skin-smart™ Teas
• Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien perfume
• Traditions by Nick Chavez Yucca Shampooing Cream
• Color Club Classic Nail Polish in Petal Pink

I liked it all except I don't really drink a lot of hot tea.

The tea is not that good - not much flavor at all. Sleepytime is way better and it's like 2 bucks a box.