Birchbox Beachy + Bright Box Review – July 2015

Hello! I was wondering if you could tell me how the curated boxes work? Does the option come up when you order or do you need to go to a different link?

I picked the curated box on my primary account and just my luck my year’s subscription ended so I had to purchase another one before they could send out my box. I purchased another year’s sub and said I would still get my sample choice but I just checked the link and I’m getting something different. I’m getting the Balm bronzer, stila lipstick, 2 hair products and Coola setting spray that’s the sample choice for August. I’m very tired of these hair product boxes, the last two months on both accounts have had too much hair stuff for me. I’m excited about the Coola setting spray though, so that works out for me.

Does anyone know how long it takes for the Birchbox add on selections to arrive? I ordered the water bottle, Turkish towel and sunglasses but they did not come with my monthly Birchbox. Thanks.

True, then, just a preference. I never like to see heavy lipstick, even on the red carpet, maybe because I’m sensory challenged and I’d hate the feel of it. Funny! I’m sure it does beat reapplying tinted balm, which I do many many times a day.

Just tried the Stila Venezia and it is bold but very flattering. I just dab a few small dots on my lips and rub in with my fingers and then add gloss or lip balm on top. It is not as bold but looks great. I tried putting it on like regular lip gloss and it was way too bright. Hope this helps if you were planning to trash it.

Does anyone know more information about the liquid eyeliner that we were supposed to get last month but it was backordered or something so we didn’t get it in our boxes. Wasn’t it supposed to come this month?

You really do have to be in your twenties to wear colors like that, or younger. I think everyone looks better in natural colors. Even people with young, beautiful faces.

coupon BBJETBLUE10 gets you 100 points with your box

I love that they let members purchase this one separately so I get two boxes on the same account! AND that means two lip colors!! LOVE IT!

I thought my box was on its way. Apparently it was delivered to Peachtree, GA in 10/14. I’ll be sending them an email about the tracking number if it does not show up tomorrow.

For the first time ever, I’m getting a sample that I’ve already received (I’ve been a member for a little over a year). It’s an awesome sample, but I can’t review it because I already have. Does anyone know what I can do about this? Thanks!

Cant WAIT For this box! Have 2 accounts – one gets a “curated” box and the other is my “surprise” box. Cant wait for both this month!

For everyone whining about not knowing how to apply a VERY SPECIFIED type of lip product, please to see below. Google works. 😉

https://www.birchbox.com/magazine/video/how-to-apply-liquid-lipstick-stila

There are VERY detailed steps to achieving perfection. I am frankly frustrated when amazing products are badly reviewed DUE TO USER ERROR! Yes, Im dogging other women out. Sorry but its amazing if done right and no the colors arent “the best” but that is WHY I love makeup samples! I could see myself with an all black jumpsuit, hair done up 80’s style Jacked to Jesus, tons of yellow gold jewelry and this hot pink lip stain. Its not like its an “every day look” for most people??

I chose the same curated box and love it! The lipstick is really bright – I don’t think I could wear this on my lips, but it works great as a cheek stain! I also tried the NYX vamped

I did not select the curated box. My box is on its way. I’m curious what the lipstick will look on me. I’ve been surprised by colors that I would never tried except for the fact it came in a sub box. I’m leaning towards it being too bright, but I am willing to give it a try.

They should have really put a warning on that lipstick or the card! I know it’s a stain, but when I put it on I was so shocked by the color I used my fingers to try to help “blend”, and I ended up with hot pink stained fingers. I ended up having to use my old whitening toothpaste trick to get it off. Into the trash it went, was disappointed especially for something that EVERYONE had to get.

I chose the curated box as well. Love everything but that super bright insanely hideous lipstick. Wowzers! That’s insane! My kids laughed at me when I tried it on. Another bright lipstick in the trash!

I love my entire box this month. I am in love with the Stila lip cream. I got it in the hot pink and I can’t wait to wear it out some place. I informed my husband he is taking me some place fabulous so I can wear it 🙂 The staying power is amazing and I really like the way it feels. I think I’m going to buy the little set of three with the lip case they have online at BB. I’ve found that the best way to wear bold lips like this without looking like a clown is to seriously minimize all other makeup. I do a very light foundation. Mascara and barely there blush. I can’t wait to try and Oribe product. I also got Whish Body Butter in Blueberry. I have it in Lavender scent and really like it so I know I’ll use it. The Bomb Bronzer is meh for me, so tiny can’t figure out how to apply with a bronzer brush plus, I have so many bronzers from subs I don’t need any more.

I got this box and used the spray the last two days. Both days I’ve had amazing hair days. My hair is wavy and beachy without the frizzy crunchy look you can get from some beach sprays. I use a lot of beach sprays and this one might be my new favorite.

Add me to the lipstick haters. I guess I need to watch the video if I try and use it again. It is way too pink for me. It dried very unevenly too or wore off, I couldn’t tell the different. I was frantically applying lip gloss all the way to work so I would not look like a clown.

The shine spray smelled good, but I didn’t see any difference in my dry, curly hair.

Haven’t tried anything else yet, but I can never have too much scrub and sunscreen products. At least, I didn’t get perfume, that is why I picked this box

I got this same box and I love it!

My husband said the pink lips looked like a little kid or an old lady.

I have a weird question. I’ve been a subscriber to Birchbox for a while. I always get the sample choice email each month but not to receive the curated versus the other box. Can someone please help? I’m not an ACE if that matters. Thanks!!

My boxes haven’t come yet. I got the other two colors because (1) I can never have enough red and (2) I already have a couple of hot pink lipsticks.

I got the Juara sample in last month’s box. It was good, but I think I like the Vasanti BrightenUp! better. I know both of my boxes have shipped so I hope they come before the 20th when I move.

I came really close to getting this box. I mean – Oribe!! But I really don’t need a bronzer and I don’t like that color lippie for me.

Does that scrub have microbeads in it?

I was excited to get this as an add on to my monthly BB except my random samples included the same supergoop and oribe.

I think I’m the only person on the planet who hates oribe’s scent. If you like it and ever use those wax warmer things it’s almost identical to the honeymoon hideaway scent by Scentsy.

The reason I hate it is because it’s also identical to the scent Raid adds to their ant spray so I feel like I smell like bug spray all day long. I can’t get the connection out of my head to enjoy the scent. 🙁