My February Birchbox arrived nice and early again this month! I got my box on the 11th this time.
If are not familiar with Birchbox you can read through my first Birchbox post here or jump to the end of this post for more information. The Birchbox website never updated to show me what was in my box so it was a total surprise. FUN!! I was especially excited because there were some awesome products this month such as a whitening mouthwash and a beauty blender sponge. Well I got neither. This is the worst box I have gotten from Birchbox in the 6 months I have been subscribed. It is way too much skin care stuff and I really do not love the idea of the eyeliner sticker thing. Even though these items are not my favorite I still feel like this box is worth the $10 price tag. The box arrived in perfect condition with everything packed to perfection as usual!!
The card was for some music group and the heart is a nail file.
$38 for 1.7 fl
The oil-free formula feels positively weightless on but gives
you plenty of even coverage. Skin looks soft and dewy and, thanks to SPF
20, you’ll be extra protected from the sun.The formula has light-diffusing minerals, which give skin a
soft glow and also smooth over any fine lines. Antioxidants like ginseng
and gingko biloba leaf extract help improve skin, and SPF 20 wards off
UVA and UVB rays.
$29 for 2 fl oz
This organic formula is a vast improvement over your
run-of-the-mill drugstore acne products, which can irritate your skin
with drying benzyl peroxide, petroleum glycols, artificial dyes, and
fragrances. The key ingredient is a natural dose of salicylic acid,
derived from willow bark, which purifies pores and shrinks even the
fiercest pimples. Other actives include brightening Vitamin C, CoQ10 and
organic fruit acids. To top it off, aloe, which soothes irritation;
detoxifying dandelion leaf, lemon balm leaf, and sage leaf extracts are
also in this serum.
I am at the greasy face point in my cycle and I have to say this stuff seemed to make it worse. It is a gel product and it did not really melt into my skin at all. I felt like I had a film on my face all day after applying it. My face felt moist and sticky most of the day so I suppose you can say it hydrates well. I would not buy this product in full size.
$50 for 2.6 oz
When you mix the fine powder with water, it turns into a creamy paste that polishes skin’s surface with a mix of chemical and physical exfoliators. The rice bran base is rich in phytic acid, famed for its brightening and softening properties. Other actives include papaya enzyme, salicylic acid, and finely ground colloidal oatmeal, all proven to smooth skin and remove debris.
$13 for 2 sets
The stick-on adhesives are super easy to apply and help you create
an array of eye-catching looks. Unlike traditional liners, they won’t
smudge or fade.
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If you know what Birchbox is then you can skip reading below. I want to explain it again for the new followers here =0)
If you know what Birchbox is then you can skip reading below. I want to explain it again for the new followers here =0)
Birchbox you ask?
Birchbox
delivers the best products and the best insider secrets, without
any fuss. Every month Birchbox members will receive a curated box of
luxe beauty samples. Each box will span beauty categories and
deliver exciting products that fit into both your day-to-day routine,
and into those days when you want to turn up the drama a notch.Co-founders Hayley Barna and Katia Beauchamp met at Harvard Business School. They created Birchbox to help women cut through the clutter of the beauty world to find products that really work for them.
Each month, you'll receive a selection of 4-5 samples that we’ve tried (and retried) ourselves. You'll receive anything from skincare to makeup to cult beauty tools, from well-known brands as well as emerging gems.A subscription to Birchbox is $10 a month or $110 for the year.
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My box seems like an after thought to but I have to agree that Jouer seems to be in every box.
ReplyDeleteI got these lip sticker thingies . . . seem like way too much work.
I have tried the lip stickers too. They are weird. I did not like them much
DeleteI got my box this month before I got the shipping notice.. which I thought was awesomeee!! But I agree this was the worst box I have gotten in the 7 months i been getting them.. I did like the Dermalogicia exfoliant.. but would never spend 50 bucks to get it.. the joure tinted moisturizer is a nice idea but my ELF one works great and is soo much cheaper.. HAHA the sticker thingys made me laugh to.. like really.. beauty is an art.. the stickers are weird and seem like a pain..I did get the beauty sponge which I am super excited to use.. but all in all I am super dissapointed about this months box... and its the v-day box.. wheres the chocolate?? lol Myglam bag had chocolate!!! lol.. great review girl.. lets cross our fingers for a better box next month..
ReplyDeleteThose beauty blender sponges cost like $25 for two so it was a great product. I am sad I didnt get it LOL I felt the same way as you about most of the products.
DeleteI got one of the beauty blenders, and think this was one of the best birchboxes I have gotten in the last 4 months. I was about to cancel it too. I love the exfoliant, but I already use it and love it for my senitive skin. You habve to learn how much water to mix to make it work though.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review!
I was excited but I ended up not getting the products I was excited about lol. Just my luck. I am gifting the skincare stuff and hopefully next month there is some actual makeup or something fun!!
DeleteOh my gosh, you summed up how I feel about the eye liners exactly! I was seriously hoping not to get them. Thankfully I didn't. I'm glad I got a makeup item in my box this month, even though it didn't work out. I know they send out so much skincare stuff, but I really like trying makeup too!
ReplyDeleteI did my unboxing and review here:
http://www.mrsgaeul.com
Do you subscribe to My Glam Autumn?
DeleteHa ha, Nate doesn't like it when I put a wing on my eyeliner at all, so I can only imagine his reaction to these STICKERS.
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