Sorry this breakdown is so late. Two reasons why, one is that I have been extremely busy with orders from my shop and second this Birchbox SUCKED hard. I am actually PISSED. I guess this month some people had an option of choosing a Teen Vogue box. I did not get that option. The Teen Vogue box was AMAZING. It has a full size Tarte LipSurgence and Essie Nail polish. The regular Birchbox that I got seemed to be geared towards old ladies. Thanks a lot Birchbox.
This is the Teen Vogue Box
This is the old lady box
If you are unfamiliar with Birchbox you can get a lot of information from my first post about them
here. Basically it is a subscription. You pay $10 and every month you get a box with 4-6 deluxe samples or full size beauty products. It is fun!!
4oz for $30
Lulu Organics®’s organic hair powder is the hip younger sister of
mainstream dry shampoos: she’s eco-conscious, health-savvy, and has
vague plans of packing her bags and moving to Portland. Analogies aside,
this winning natural formula revives second day locks by absorbing
volume-zapping oil. It has a lovely lavender scent laced with the
faintest trace of herbal clary sage. And since it leaves no chalky white
residue behind, even dark-haired girls can use it.
I did not really like this. The smell is nice but I love lavender and sage while I know a lot of others do not. I am not a big fan of dry shampoo or hair powder. I feel like my hair feels heavier and more dirty after using them. I have a bottle of dry shampoo that I paid $10 for. I thought that was a lot. I would not pay $30 for this pro
duct.
0.5 fl oz for $8.00
Nope, not a fan of this either. It is a pretty pink polish but I own like 5 similar colors. Color Club is no Essie. I can't understand how Birchbox did not realize that some people would be mad over receiving this instead of an Essie like the Teen Vogue box. They should have both been Essie.
40 Wipes for $30
If there’s one skincare motto you should commit to memory, it’s this:
never, ever skip the sunscreen. Shielding your skin from harmful UV rays
is hands down the best way to prevent fine lines and brown spots, yet
slathering yourself in lotion isn’t exactly a pleasant task. That’s why
we adore these easy breezy SPF 30 swipes. Created by a veteran of the
sun protection industry, they’re soaked with a skin-safe formula that
provides broad-spectrum, water-resistant protection. Plus, an infusion
of green tea soothes even the most sensitive-skin.
I actually like this product a lot. It is super convenient and easy to use. I hate the feeling of sunscreen on my hands so this makes applying much nicer. I thought I would buy this product until I noticed the price. $30 for 40 wipes. Are you serious. That is so expensive in my opinion.
5.7 oz for $89.95
We’ve gone through our fair share of growing pains (like our
regrettable Goth phase back in high school). Yet somehow we managed to
escape unscathed—with one major exception. Nowadays, the only signs of
our long-gone past lie in our unsightly stretch marks. Enter this
sophisticated vanishing cream, which visibly fades the marks on our
legs, hips, and stomach that we once regarded as permanent fixtures.
The lush cream tones and reduces the look of both
ancient and recent stretch marks alike. Four natural moisturizers—olive
oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, and meadowfoam seed oils—leave skin
wondrously soft. Meanwhile, the unique SmartPeptide™ system increases
collagen production, while licorice root and antioxidant-rich
resveratrol fade discoloration. A dose of hyaluronic acid helps with
long-lasting hydration
Ahhhhhhh, another old lady product. I am an old lady with stretch marks and this does not even appeal to me. I have not tried it yet but plan too. I will report back!
50 ml for $85
Most moisturizers work to soften and smooth our skin, but this
one-of-a-kind cream does all that and more. It’s clinically designed to
reverse sun damage and strengthen our skin’s natural defense barrier.
Developed by a leading biomedical firm, the fast-absorbing formula is
made with a patented form of niacin (aka Vitamin B) to penetrate into
the deepest layers of skin, speeding up the cellular repair process. A
host of skin benefits will result, from fading the appearance of brown
spots to reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Best of all, your
skin will be more resilient against future UV damage—just in time for
the next swimsuit season.
this skin-fortifying moisturizer contains a 5%
concentration of Pro-Niacin™, a unique ingredient that undoes the
effects of sun exposure and leads to noticeably brighter, firmer, and
stronger skin. Other actives include protein-rich ceramides,
moisturizing evening primrose and wheat germ oils, and peptides to erase
crow’s feet and frown lines
More skin care. Month after month it has been boxes filled with skin care. I do like trying these products out but I would really like to see more cosmetics in the boxes! I liked this product. It was nice but once again, not nice enough to spend $85 on.
16 bags for $6
Teatime just got a makeover. Not only do these fruity green teas
taste amazing, they contain mega-high levels of antioxidants to repair
your skin from the inside out. Each flavor addresses a specific concern,
from fighting oxidative stress (a major source of wrinkles) to
restoring skin’s youthful glow. Certified organic and fair trade, the
beautifying blends will help you look as great as you feel—and who can
say no to that?
Tea Forté’s® intelligent green tea blends boost the
health of your skin by clearing toxins out of your system, which helps
ward off the signs of aging. Lychee Coconut is a fruity white tea blend
designed to help your body ward off harmful free radicals. Honey Yuzu is
designed to help your skin renew itself and increase elastin levels
with yuzu, a revered Asian citrus fruit known for its high concentration
of vitamin C. Cucumber Mint is laced with the subtle sweetness of
blueberries and encourages your skin to firm up by boosting collagen
production. The nuttiest of the bunch, Cherry Marzipan features the
toasted goodness of almonds, plus antioxidant-rich acerola cherries, to
reverse the look of fine lines and wrinkles. What’s more, our favorite
celebrity nutritionist Dr. Oz calls it “dessert in a mug.”
Okay this tea just sent me over the edge. The box may as well of contained a bottle of Geritol, support hose and some denture cream. UGHHHHHH. I brewed a cup of Cherry Marzipan tea and it pretty much tasted like water. Not a fan of this product at all.
What did you think of this months box? Did you get the teen or the senior ( lol) box? I hated this months box with a passion. I know some people would cancel over this box but I like getting boxes of samples each month. It is fun and for $10 it is a steal. I have a nice little arsenal of skin care products that will last me for a couple months so that is a win. I know that these products appeal to a lot of people and that Birchbox can't tailor boxes to each person but I just really wish we would see more cosmetics!!
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