What's in your Birchbox?

[Bann]

Same here. I'm the weirdo of the bunch because I like perfume samples and the Arquiste is really nice.

Good!

Now I know who to give my Sephora samples to. I don't like the perfume samples. Most of them give me headaches, so I usually don't select them.

The Birchbox sounds fun, but I don't change my products up a lot, and it would be a bunch of stuff lying around, which I'd hate. I like Sephora because I get my bare minerals stuff from them & I'll use my points to try products from them.

 

[VenusDoom]

Was your sample really sparse? I had to squeeze pretty hard to get a little bit to put on the back of my hand and it seems like there's not much in it at all. Like maybe one or two uses in a much bigger tube. I'm going to try it out tomorrow.

Yes... I had to fight to get it out... but it worked amazingly.

 

[lovinmaryland]

I got:

Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline Eau de Toilette Spray - I love this scent, honestly. I may look for the rollerball next.
Dr. Jart+ Waterfuse BB Cream - I tried it out today and I LOVE IT. I went on to Sephora to price it and it's $2 more, plus it's out of stock. Ordered the full size today.
Ojon Volume Advance Volumizing Conditioner - I haven't tried this out yet, will try out in the morning
Stila Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - I'm not too fond the of the color (it's more brown based and I primarily wear black based colors) but I will probably give it a whirl the next time I use brown bases
Twistband Hair Tie - I might use it when I work out
Notecard - It's already found it's way to the trash

OMG the Ojon conditioner is AMAZING! I got the travel kit last year and my hair looked & felt fantastic. It is really pricey though (like $30 a bottle) and I cant justify spending that much...especially when my boys dont realize that mommy's special shampoo's & face washes are just for her

I'll try this. I tried the Kiehl's Abyssine Cream last night & I think I'm allergic to it. It's just not my week,



It was the Omnia Crystalline. I loved that Sephora skin care box -- lots of cool things to try! Working up my courage to try that big tube of self-tanner. I spot-tested so I know I'm not allergic, just afraid of getting "streaks" I've never used a self-tanner before. Yeah, I'm a chicken -- cluck cluck cluck...

It was medium to dark and I am a pasty white so I gave mine to a girlfriend. The box that it came in is super cute.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

So far I don't like the Keratase set -- the shampoo is nice and smells awesome, and I'd use it if it were cheaper (and not $38 for the bottle). The conditioner didn't wow me at all... and I have much better success w/Suave for $1.50.

I do like the Keratase hair serum stuff though. That seems to work pretty well.

 

[doubtfull24]

So far I don't like the Keratase set -- the shampoo is nice and smells awesome, and I'd use it if it were cheaper (and not $38 for the bottle). The conditioner didn't wow me at all... and I have much better success w/Suave for $1.50.

I do like the Keratase hair serum stuff though. That seems to work pretty well.

I also didn't like the conditioner to be honest I didn't like the shampoo either the smell was good but I have long hair and it didn't lather very well and the condition really sucked . I liked the serum a lot I would buy that :0)

 

[Nickel]

Yes... I had to fight to get it out... but it worked amazingly.

I used it today and am kinda on the fence about it. On the one hand, it did what I wanted - light coverage, just enough to even out my skin tone and I didn't feel like I was wearing anything. Also, foundation and tinted moisturizer always make my face oily after a couple hours - that didn't happen with this. I didn't like that it didn't last all day. I've been wearing Maybelline's Dream foundation (the liquid one) and I apply it with a damp brush to kinda sheer it out for light-medium coverage and it lasts ALL day. Like 7am to 11pm. But it makes my face oily and I have to blot every couple of hours.

ETA: I just noticed that it's SPF 45 PA+++. That pretty much seals it - I'll purchase a full size. That's a pretty impressive SPF for makeup.

 

[migtig]

I got

*Algenist Firming and lifting cream moisturizer - pretty nice sized sample, but it reminds me of Pond's Cold Cream like my grandma used. Kind of greasy. It also doesn't even compare to my "miracle" product. I think I'm ruined for any other moisturizers.

*Dior Diorshow Extase Mascara - this stuff is awesome. Nice sized sample and the wand on the mascara is nice too. I like it. Now if I can only justify spending $28 on mascara....that I rarely wear.

*Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum - OMG I love this perfume. Love it. I just love it. My husband liked it too, which is rare for him. But his went way up when I asked if I could buy it at $102 a bottle.

*Keraste Age Premium Bain Substantif Shampoo - I haven't tried this yet but it's in a travel size bottle.

*Kerastase Age Premium Masque Substantif Deep Conditioner - I haven't tried this either but it's in one of those plastic sample things.

*Cute Notecard - Like everyone else. I like stationary so this is cute to me.

 

[watercolor]

Okay.. now I am all sorts of intrigued. I am on the waiting list.. we shall see.

 

[VenusDoom]

I used it today and am kinda on the fence about it. On the one hand, it did what I wanted - light coverage, just enough to even out my skin tone and I didn't feel like I was wearing anything. Also, foundation and tinted moisturizer always make my face oily after a couple hours - that didn't happen with this. I didn't like that it didn't last all day. I've been wearing Maybelline's Dream foundation (the liquid one) and I apply it with a damp brush to kinda sheer it out for light-medium coverage and it lasts ALL day. Like 7am to 11pm. But it makes my face oily and I have to blot every couple of hours.

ETA: I just noticed that it's SPF 45 PA+++. That pretty much seals it - I'll purchase a full size. That's a pretty impressive SPF for makeup.

I use Urban Decay's setting spray and my make up will last all day, and all night if I fall asleep in it (I've proved that twice this week).

 

[Nickel]

I use Urban Decay's setting spray and my make up will last all day, and all night if I fall asleep in it (I've proved that twice this week).

I'd actually been wanting to try their De-Slick spray but the Sephora in Waldorf didn't have any. Lo and behold, when I'm checking out I notice that they have the Beauty Insider rewards now and one of the 100 point ones was a little bottle of De-Slick. Score! I'm going to try it out today.

And I was wrong, the BB Cream I got was SPF 25, but Dr Jart does make a 45 that you can get at Sephora. It looks like that's a bit heavier though so I'll stick with the 25.

 

[lovinmaryland]

I got

*Algenist Firming and lifting cream moisturizer - pretty nice sized sample, but it reminds me of Pond's Cold Cream like my grandma used. Kind of greasy. It also doesn't even compare to my "miracle" product. I think I'm ruined for any other moisturizers.

*Dior Diorshow Extase Mascara - this stuff is awesome. Nice sized sample and the wand on the mascara is nice too. I like it. Now if I can only justify spending $28 on mascara....that I rarely wear.

*Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum - OMG I love this perfume. Love it. I just love it. My husband liked it too, which is rare for him. But his went way up when I asked if I could buy it at $102 a bottle.

*Keraste Age Premium Bain Substantif Shampoo - I haven't tried this yet but it's in a travel size bottle.

*Kerastase Age Premium Masque Substantif Deep Conditioner - I haven't tried this either but it's in one of those plastic sample things.

*Cute Notecard - Like everyone else. I like stationary so this is cute to me.

I have been wearing this for 5 years now I absolutely love. Hands down my favorite perfume!. Big B's favorite also. It is pricey so I only wear it once in awhile.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

I'm a perfume whore and I was upset that I didn't get any perfume samples. My ever day wear is Coach (I have to pick between 3 of them ) or Philosophy's Falling in Love.

 

[lovinmaryland]

I'm a perfume whore and I was upset that I didn't get any perfume samples. My ever day wear is Coach (I have to pick between 3 of them ) or Philosophy's Falling in Love.

Me too

I must say seeing all these good perfume samples every one got has me super jealous!

When I made my last Sephora purchase I was able to get big sample of Dolce & Gabana Rose the One. It smells really nice, especially for summer time. Nice & light.

 

[VenusDoom]

Me too

I must say seeing all these good perfume samples every one got has me super jealous!

When I made my last Sephora purchase I was able to get big sample of Dolce & Gabana Rose the One. It smells really nice, especially for summer time. Nice & light.

Dolce & Gabbana The One, Michael Kors Very Hollywood, and Escada Taj Sunset at the 3 scents I alternate. Usually, if I'm in a hurry, it's almost always Very Hollywood. I like it because it smells beachy.

 

[lovinmaryland]

Dolce & Gabbana The One, Michael Kors Very Hollywood, and Escada Taj Sunset at the 3 scents I alternate. Usually, if I'm in a hurry, it's almost always Very Hollywood. I like it because it smells beachy.

Love Taj Sunset too. I love it when Escada has their 6 mini summer scent sets. They smell so fantastic!

 

[VenusDoom]

Love Taj Sunset too. I love it when Escada has their 6 mini summer scent sets. They smell so fantastic!

I just wish they would carry Taj Sunset over! Now, I'm madly in love with the fragrance but have to rely on ebay to find it! It smells like a mai tai.

 

[lovinmaryland]

I just wish they would carry Taj Sunset over! Now, I'm madly in love with the fragrance but have to rely on ebay to find it! It smells like a mai tai.

I know that is the worst. Only good for one season grrr!

 

[Nickel]

Escada Taj Sunset

I LOVE Taj Sunset! I also really like Viva la Juicy and lately I've just been wearing Bath and Body Works' Coconut Lime Breeze. I'm picky about perfume - I don't like the floral scents and would prefer to just walk around smelling like fruit.

 

[itsbob]

BG's Birchbox is full of warmth and love, and it's just a happy place to be..



Or are we talking about the same thing??

 

[VenusDoom]

I LOVE Taj Sunset! I also really like Viva la Juicy and lately I've just been wearing Bath and Body Works' Coconut Lime Breeze. I'm picky about perfume - I don't like the floral scents and would prefer to just walk around smelling like fruit.

Ed Hardy's Hearts and Daggers has the same fruity and summery feel.

I've noticed that with perfume, like with all things in my life, I tend to be a creature of habit. If I like a perfume, there's a very good chance it has a mandarin note in it. There is usually also a jasmine note.