Thursday, August 20, 2015
August 2015 Birchbox - Soak It Up!
This August Birchbox is still going with the summer theme which I am all for. Love love love summer. Sadly, it is the shortest season here in New York. I received an after sun lotion, pore cleanser, sun cream, dry shampoo, bronzer/blush, and a bonus Kerastase shampoo sample. I am always looking to try new dry shampoos so I'm excited to try this R+Co one. I have been hearing good things about the Coola brand, so I am also definitely interested in trying more of their products. How has your summer been? Are you making the most of the last few weeks of it? I sure hope you have!
Monday, June 8, 2015
May 2015 Birchbox
Finally back with a Birchbox post (although I am late on this as it is June already)!
First off, how cute is the box? Birchbox has been coming out with all these cute designs on the boxes recently. I was definitely pleased with May's Birchbox as I got some goodies that I am excited to try out. For my sample pick, I chose the Macadamia Nourishing Moisture Oil Treatment. I had heard many good things about this before so I knew I wanted to choose this one when I saw the choices available. The second item I am most interested in is the Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream since I have never tried anything from Benefit's skin care line. I think I will be using the Jurlique Advanced Serum mostly along the neck and decolletage area as my decolletage area has experienced way too much sun and need some repair there.
First off, how cute is the box? Birchbox has been coming out with all these cute designs on the boxes recently. I was definitely pleased with May's Birchbox as I got some goodies that I am excited to try out. For my sample pick, I chose the Macadamia Nourishing Moisture Oil Treatment. I had heard many good things about this before so I knew I wanted to choose this one when I saw the choices available. The second item I am most interested in is the Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream since I have never tried anything from Benefit's skin care line. I think I will be using the Jurlique Advanced Serum mostly along the neck and decolletage area as my decolletage area has experienced way too much sun and need some repair there.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
January 2015 Birchbox - Let's Do This!
Hello 2015! This is my first post for the new year and what better way than to start it off with my monthly Birchbox posts. I will list all of my past Birchbox posts at the end if you want to take a look at them. :)
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
September 2014 Birchbox Unboxing!
Long time no post!
I have not been doing a good job at posting this month. The school season has started again and all I want to do in my free time is sleep. I am back today with another Birchbox post where you can take a look at what I got this month. September is Birchbox's anniversary month and so they jazzed up the boxes this month with designs. There are supposed to be three different designs too. The box is cute so I'll be keeping this one to store things in.
I have not been doing a good job at posting this month. The school season has started again and all I want to do in my free time is sleep. I am back today with another Birchbox post where you can take a look at what I got this month. September is Birchbox's anniversary month and so they jazzed up the boxes this month with designs. There are supposed to be three different designs too. The box is cute so I'll be keeping this one to store things in.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
August 2014 Birchbox Unboxing!
Hello everyone!
I am back with another Birchbox post and this month's theme is Lighten Up. I got 5 products this month along with a sample of Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer.
I am back with another Birchbox post and this month's theme is Lighten Up. I got 5 products this month along with a sample of Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
June 2014 Birchbox Unboxing!
It's that time again for another Birchbox post! This month's box is partnered with JetBlue with a travel theme.
Monday, April 21, 2014
April 2014 Birchbox Unboxing!
The monthly Birchbox unboxing!
There's the saying, "April showers bring May flowers." This month, Birchbox went with a rainy day theme and even the tissue paper was blue. As usual, I got 4 samples, along with one extra, in this case, a lifestyle extra. FYI, I will include links after each product if you are interested in checking them out or are looking for more information.
There's the saying, "April showers bring May flowers." This month, Birchbox went with a rainy day theme and even the tissue paper was blue. As usual, I got 4 samples, along with one extra, in this case, a lifestyle extra. FYI, I will include links after each product if you are interested in checking them out or are looking for more information.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
March 2014 Birchbox Unboxing!
It's been a long time everybody!
I've been busy lately and so tired which is why this post is going up so late. I hope everyone's been having a great March though! :) This month's box has been a hit for me.
I've been busy lately and so tired which is why this post is going up so late. I hope everyone's been having a great March though! :) This month's box has been a hit for me.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
January 2014 Birchbox Unboxing!
Hello everyone!
This is my first beauty post for the 2014! My first post for 2014 was actually a fashion post which you can check out here if you're interested. :)
I got my box today, so it was time to share! For this month's box, I was more intrigued with the contents compared to last month's.
Goodies:
1) Serge Normant Meta Revive Dry Conditioner-- I didn't even know dry conditioners existed. At a quick glance I thought it was a dry shampoo at first. This is definitely something new for me! "This dry conditioner is specially formulated with a blend of nourishing ingredients, including argan oil, to weightlessly refresh and recondition hair. Restore shine, softness and hydration on day two and extends the life of a blowout." Value: $9.38, 1.2 oz. [Regular: $25, 3.2 oz]
This is my first beauty post for the 2014! My first post for 2014 was actually a fashion post which you can check out here if you're interested. :)
I got my box today, so it was time to share! For this month's box, I was more intrigued with the contents compared to last month's.
Goodies:
1) Serge Normant Meta Revive Dry Conditioner-- I didn't even know dry conditioners existed. At a quick glance I thought it was a dry shampoo at first. This is definitely something new for me! "This dry conditioner is specially formulated with a blend of nourishing ingredients, including argan oil, to weightlessly refresh and recondition hair. Restore shine, softness and hydration on day two and extends the life of a blowout." Value: $9.38, 1.2 oz. [Regular: $25, 3.2 oz]
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
November 2013 Birchbox Unboxing!
I have been subscribed to Birchbox for about a year now. I haven't had any issues or strong dislikes to make me want to stop my subscription. I like being surprised and getting to try products that normally I would never try or have the opportunity to try.
On to this November's box!
My first thought when I got the box was, "Wow! This is my heaviest box yet!" and that was due to the sea salt spray in there which I will mention first. The product is called This is a Sea Salt Spray by Davines. It contains 100 ml or 3.38 fl oz. The regular size is 250 ml and retails at $27. This makes this sample product worth ~$11. It has a very nice fresh smell that I can't put my finger on, but it does remind me of the beach.
Eyeko Black Magic Mascara -- (Drama & Curl), "Using a unique paraben-free formula blending keratin and shea butter with a water-resistant carbon black finish." The words water-resistant are the most important for me! I've heard good things about this mascara but have never tried it myself. It is a 4ml (0.13 fl oz) sized sample. [Regular: 0.29 oz, $24.] Sample value: ~$11
BeeKind Body Lotion -- w/ honey and organic chamomile extracts. The convenient size will allow me to carry this in my bag, hello soft hands! It has a nice, fresh, not too strong smell to it and smells like lemons to me. It is also lightweight which is always a plus for me. 30 ml size. Value: ~$2 [Regular: 8 oz, $15]
Derma e Samples (Evenly Radiant Cleaner, Evenly Radiant Night Creme, Evenly Radiant Serum) -- for age reverse, natural ingredients. All have a net weight of 0.12 oz (3.5 g).
Lastly, I got 3 tea samples which I'm excited to try because I have developed a liking for teas although I am quite picky about them. I got Raspberry Indulgence, English Tea I, and Jasmine Romance. They are by the brand Ahmad Tea London. 40 of these teabags retail at $7.00.
In terms of value, this box has a value over the $10 paid for the box. These are all products I have never tried before, some I've never even heard of so I'm excited to try them. If you like to try new things and be surprised each month, I'd say give Birchbox a try. If there are some products you don't like or wish to try yourself, they can always make great stocking stuffers and such! If you don't like it overall, you can always unsubscribe. The only other subscription service I've tried is MyGlam, now called Ipsy. I cancelled that subscription after a couple of months because I did not like the products I got and I did not think the quality overall was so great. I will definitely be sticking with Birchbox for awhile longer and will update you guys on future boxes!
On to this November's box!
My first thought when I got the box was, "Wow! This is my heaviest box yet!" and that was due to the sea salt spray in there which I will mention first. The product is called This is a Sea Salt Spray by Davines. It contains 100 ml or 3.38 fl oz. The regular size is 250 ml and retails at $27. This makes this sample product worth ~$11. It has a very nice fresh smell that I can't put my finger on, but it does remind me of the beach.
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| This is a Sea Salt Spray by Davines (100 ml or 3.38 fl oz) |
Eyeko Black Magic Mascara -- (Drama & Curl), "Using a unique paraben-free formula blending keratin and shea butter with a water-resistant carbon black finish." The words water-resistant are the most important for me! I've heard good things about this mascara but have never tried it myself. It is a 4ml (0.13 fl oz) sized sample. [Regular: 0.29 oz, $24.] Sample value: ~$11
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| Eyeko Black Magic Mascara (4 ml) |
BeeKind Body Lotion -- w/ honey and organic chamomile extracts. The convenient size will allow me to carry this in my bag, hello soft hands! It has a nice, fresh, not too strong smell to it and smells like lemons to me. It is also lightweight which is always a plus for me. 30 ml size. Value: ~$2 [Regular: 8 oz, $15]
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| BeeKind Body Lotion (30 ml) |
Derma e Samples (Evenly Radiant Cleaner, Evenly Radiant Night Creme, Evenly Radiant Serum) -- for age reverse, natural ingredients. All have a net weight of 0.12 oz (3.5 g).
Lastly, I got 3 tea samples which I'm excited to try because I have developed a liking for teas although I am quite picky about them. I got Raspberry Indulgence, English Tea I, and Jasmine Romance. They are by the brand Ahmad Tea London. 40 of these teabags retail at $7.00.
In terms of value, this box has a value over the $10 paid for the box. These are all products I have never tried before, some I've never even heard of so I'm excited to try them. If you like to try new things and be surprised each month, I'd say give Birchbox a try. If there are some products you don't like or wish to try yourself, they can always make great stocking stuffers and such! If you don't like it overall, you can always unsubscribe. The only other subscription service I've tried is MyGlam, now called Ipsy. I cancelled that subscription after a couple of months because I did not like the products I got and I did not think the quality overall was so great. I will definitely be sticking with Birchbox for awhile longer and will update you guys on future boxes!
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