Birchbox: December 2012 - Page 27

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Originally Posted by msdollfaced 

I talked about this on my blog awhile back. The best thing for a broken compact is to crumble it completely up, clean the edges and add alcohol directly to the powder to make a paste (there shouldn't be excess liquid though) smooth it out with a spoon and then cover it with a piece of tissue. Now depending on how big it is, you can now use a glass/cup/etc. to press down and flatten it the rest of the way, use firm but not overbearing pressure. Remove the tissue and let this sit and air out for ATLEAST a day, if not longer. You'll know that it's completely dry when you no longer smell alcohol. 

 

Also, the shimmer won't be affected.

 

I've also tried the loose pigment route and I could never get it completely fine and smooth without chunks. Hope this helps!

You guys have inspired me.  I have a bunch of loose minerals rolling around, because I stink at applying loose powders.  I have an empty quad pallet from ELF ($1 at Target.  Pans not included, though), and I'm going to press four of the pretty highlighting shades - one pink, one gold, one champagne, and one honey - for in that.  For all the other eye shadows, I went on Etsy last night and ordered an empty 15-pan pallet (with pans) for $5 (plus $2 shipping) and I'm going to press 'em.  Maybe they'll actually see some love this way!

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Originally Posted by Missglammygirl 

So, did anyone who got the Mox botanicals lip butter the last few months like it like I did? I decided to check their website and saw they had this http://moxbotanicals.com/products/mox-sampler   It looks like a pack with samples of their 6 items. Has anyone gotten it? Im thinking about getting it, but it looks like its all little samples (like the ones you get at sephora when you want a sample of foundation but a purple-ish color with a label) If all it is a tiny sample, then I can't justify getting it. But It has 3 samples of their lip butters and 3 samples of their solid perfume... Idk, am I overthinking this?

 

So its $9 for the 6 samples and an extra 3 for shipping....

I ordered this to try the lip butter since I didn't get it in my box, the sample jars all 6 of them fit in a 3 x 3 box like the one bracelets come in and there was room for 3 more jars, the lip butter samples are just a dab in them, the perfume jars have more product in them, but still just a dab but I don't care for any of the scents and I am a perfume junky. The formula of the lip butter is awesome though! I would say spend the money on a full size of lip butter it would be money better spent IMO.

I hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by Missglammygirl 

did you get your order confirmation yet? Also im so happy it shipped! obviously, the $20 price tag was an error, but they still shipped my order yay! I used 200pts I had been saving up from referal credits and surveys. I was planning to save up for a 3.4 oz bottle of wonderstruck, but why not get a $69 set for 20? They caught the mistake though. http://www.birchbox.com/shop/new/nicole-by-nicole-richie-set its now $69, and the rollerball is 20. Cant wait to smell it! I just hope I like the scent. Watch me not like it. Oh well it was free! and if all else fails, it would look really cute on my vanity...

No I saw they changed the prices so i'm convinced they aren't going to ship mine lol  Mine still says processing.  Did yours say sent to warehouse or anything like that after processing? 

I still dont have a tracking # in my account :( But im trying to stay positive and think that maybe ill get an amazing box? lol

What's considered "super light" weight-wise?

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Originally Posted by mellee 

You guys have inspired me.  I have a bunch of loose minerals rolling around, because I stink at applying loose powders.  I have an empty quad pallet from ELF ($1 at Target.  Pans not included, though), and I'm going to press four of the pretty highlighting shades - one pink, one gold, one champagne, and one honey - for in that.  For all the other eye shadows, I went on Etsy last night and ordered an empty 15-pan pallet (with pans) for $5 (plus $2 shipping) and I'm going to press 'em.  Maybe they'll actually see some love this way!

OH! Please let me know how this comes out!! 

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Originally Posted by quene8106 


Nope. I got box 1 last month, box 4 in October, box 1 in September, box 21 in July, etc.

And you're not necessarily going to be in the same box group from month to month.  There might be two people who receive box 4 one month, and then one of them will get box 2 the next month while the other gets box 16.  

Thank you ladies! I'm thinking of changing my age on my profile because I do NOT want anti-aging stuff (I hear they start throwing that in once you put an age in the mid-20s), but it's nice to know that they make some effort to personalize.

My friend didn't ever receive her November birchbox. She has emailed them twice since the middle of November and hasn't gotten a response. Anyone have suggestions on what she should do?

Got mine today - so early! 

I got:

Pretty much happy with everything!

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Originally Posted by Dollysantana 

This is a different box than the others seen more foil packets

This is the box I got. I didn't think it was a bad box. 

What I was really shocked by was that I received my shipping email yesterday, and when I tracked my box last night the only info it had was the typical Edgewood NY info. It was supposed to be delivered Tuesday but here it is! It typically takes 4 or 5 days to get to me in OH.

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Originally Posted by magicalmom 

Thank you ladies! I'm thinking of changing my age on my profile because I do NOT want anti-aging stuff (I hear they start throwing that in once you put an age in the mid-20s), but it's nice to know that they make some effort to personalize.

I got a Caudalie eye serum a month or two back and my (real) age is listed at 20, so I don't know how much effort they REALLY put into customising compared to the effort they put into getting rid of the samples they're given.

I know prevention is key (which is probably the excuse they would've given if I'd emailed to point that out), but I'm constantly mistaken for a 12-14 year old and asked when I start high school when I'm actually a senior in college. The last thing I need is to look even younger lol

This is the same box I got!

I was so surprised to see it sitting on table from my hubby's Post office run! I have not been checking the boad because I was thinking it was still early to get boxes! What a great Saturday surprise! I actually really like this box! It is one of the better ones I have received lately! Can't wait to see my other boxes!

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Originally Posted by norther 

I got a Caudalie eye serum a month or two back and my (real) age is listed at 20, so I don't know how much effort they REALLY put into customising compared to the effort they put into getting rid of the samples they're given.

 

I know prevention is key (which is probably the excuse they would've given if I'd emailed to point that out), but I'm constantly mistaken for a 12-14 year old and asked when I start high school when I'm actually a senior in college. The last thing I need is to look even younger lol

Oh great... I'll get a whole boxful of anti-aging for putting my real age (30).  Someone on here said they put their age at 15 to avoid anti-aging!  

I'm sure it's annoying to be mistaken for being so young, but someday it'll be awesome!  I get carded all the time, and I laugh at the cashier, especially when I have my kids with me.  And my mom is commonly mistaken for being DECADES younger (she's pretty happy about that).  If that is a real pic of you above your username, you are BEAUTIFUL, and you are rockin' the oxblood lip trend! 

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Originally Posted by magicalmom 

Oh great... I'll get a whole boxful of anti-aging for putting my real age (30).  Someone on here said they put their age at 15 to avoid anti-aging!  

 

I'm sure it's annoying to be mistaken for being so young, but someday it'll be awesome!  I get carded all the time, and I laugh at the cashier, especially when I have my kids with me.  And my mom is commonly mistaken for being DECADES younger (she's pretty happy about that).  If that is a real pic of you above your username, you are BEAUTIFUL, and you are rockin' the oxblood lip trend! 

I think I'm moody from studying finals all day but this super happy positive post just made me so happy to see and I'm not even a part of the convo! I love seeing people being nice just for the sake of being nice! Go @magicalmom!

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Originally Posted by Lisa N 

Got my box today, and I have to say it was kind of nice to not be spoiled for once. I'm happy with my box, it truly is a box of deluxe samples. Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

I got the Juicy Perfume, Hot Mama, Nick Chavez shampoo, Juice Beauty CC cream, and the bacon chocolate bar. Everything is a good size that I'll get multiple uses out of.

I got this same box and was pretty happy, although I had really hoped for the eyeliner rather than the Hot Mama blush, but only because the latter is a product I just don't use due to my complexion.  The color is very pretty though!

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Originally Posted by jumpnshout5 


I guess not necessarily super light. I exaggerated a bit. But mine was the lightest I had seen sitting at .51. Certainly not the lightest ever, just the lightest of the boxes that have already shipped.

I just checked and the tracking info is updated in my account - I have you beat weightwise at .497. :p

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Originally Posted by magicalmom 

Oh great... I'll get a whole boxful of anti-aging for putting my real age (30).  Someone on here said they put their age at 15 to avoid anti-aging!  

 

I'm sure it's annoying to be mistaken for being so young, but someday it'll be awesome!  I get carded all the time, and I laugh at the cashier, especially when I have my kids with me.  And my mom is commonly mistaken for being DECADES younger (she's pretty happy about that).  If that is a real pic of you above your username, you are BEAUTIFUL, and you are rockin' the oxblood lip trend! 

I wonder if putting 15 as the age is foolproof in dodging anti-aging because I just might try it if I get any more anti-aging products. Although I think that would put me at risk of getting Taylor Swift perfumes instead haha.

Oh definitely! It's annoying to be asked if I want the kids menu in restaurants and to not be taken seriously when I say I'm in college, but being mistaken for someone much younger will be a lot more flattering when I have more years under my belt! My mom and grandma are both often mistaken for being younger too - my grandma is almost 80 and people think she's in her 50s! Yup, it's me and thank you!

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Originally Posted by Legalista 

I think I'm moody from studying finals all day but this super happy positive post just made me so happy to see and I'm not even a part of the convo! I love seeing people being nice just for the sake of being nice! Go @magicalmom!

 

I've been stressing over messing up during my ODE exam last night and seeing her comment put a smile straight on my face!

I really really hope I get the Chuao chocolate, other wise i will be tempted to buy it.. :)

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Originally Posted by SamAsh 

 

I know this wont be in the boxes, seeing as it's a brand new product, but I really love the idea of it!

This cracks me up. While this may be a new product to Benefit, my mom and many other women have used their lipsticks or cream blushes as multi use items. I remember my mom having to go somewhere quickly when I was little and she would grab her powder and lipstick and do her face in the car. She had a coral colored lipstick and used it for shadow, blush and lipstick. The funny part was, it always looked good. Just one of those sneaky things moms teach us I guess hehe

Got my box today.....very underwhelming

And, the warehouse destroyed the box itself, which is a bummer cause this one is so pretty 

Okay so I have gottem my star look, bb and waiting on ispy but I gott a say BB came in last ipsy bing my fav!!!  Oh btw is anyone gotten their box but its not updated on the site?