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Birchbox is a $10/month subscription box. You get around 5 samples
or deluxe-size samples of beauty (makeup, skin care, hair care) products. Similar
to ipsy, you take a quiz to customize your box and get points for reviewing
products in your box and for referrals that you can use to “buy” products on
the Birchbox website.
With
Birchbox, you get the option (if you choose fast enough) to pick either the
curated box, one of your samples or to just let Birchbox pick all of your
samples. This month I passed on the curated box and did not get to choose my
own sample so I had a total mystery box.
Birchbox
comes packaged in a box within a box. This month’s box is gorgeous! Birchbox
teamed up with Rifle Paper Co. The box is coral with a floral print. I will use
it to organize my makeup. The box also contains a card detailing the items and
the (full-size) value of each item.
The color I received in this lip
crayon is Honeypot. I think the color will vary since the color was not
indicated on the content listing card. It is a nice blue-based mid-tone pink.
It smells like a candy cane. It goes on smoothly, is semi-sheer and has a nice
shine. It’s not sticky at all. I think I will like this!
Value: $14
Product #2: Obliphica Professional Treatment Hair Serum (0.50 oz)
This has a nice smell—I can’t quite
put my finger on it—a very clean scent. This hair serum is supposed to repair
and protect dry/damaged hair, and add shine. You can use this in damp or dry
hair. This has seaberry in it. I’ve seen seaberry pop up in a few places so I’m
guessing that will be the next big thing (like argan oil just was). If you’ve
been reading my past Birchbox posts, you’ll know I don’t really care for hair
products as I just never use them. I will give this a shot next time I wash my
hair.
Value: $8.64
Product #3: POP Beauty Portfolio
Eyeshadow Palette in Peach Parfait (0.15 oz)
It seems as though
everyone will get
the same color of this eyeshadow trio. The colors are absolutely beautiful.
There is a vanilla, peach and bronze color. They are shimmery and remind me of
the Pixi Apricot Glow eyeshadow duo I received in last month’s ipsy bag. I wore this trio today.
The shadows are not pigmented at all. I don’t mind eyeshadows that are not
pigmented because it allows me to build up the color without it being too
intense. However, I could not really build up these colors. They colors are so pretty
when swatched, but I’m not sure if that will translate to the eyes. The
lightest color arrived broken. I’m sure Birchbox would replace this product if
I asked, but I don’t think I’m going to bother.
Value: $3 (?)
Product #4: Vasanti Cosmetics
BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator Exfoliating Cleanser Enriched with
Papaya, Micro-crystals and Aloe (0.70 oz)
Value: $5.63
Product #5: Whish Shave Crave
Shaving Cream in Blueberry (0.75 oz)
I received a Whish body butter (that
smelled horrible) last month so I was not excited to see a repeat brand this month. The
blueberry smell is nice (like a Flintstones Push-Up Pop—let me know if you
remember those!). This shaving cream has a shea butter base and is supposed to
moisturize, soothe and nourish because it contains shea butter, omega 3, green
tea, coconut oil and jojoba seed oil. It is parabens, sulfate, DEA, TEA and
petrochemical free. I really hope this is moisturizing because I have such dry
skin.
Value: $3
Overall Value: $34.27
I’m not
sure if I’ll be keeping Birchbox. I think I want subscription boxes that are
just focused on makeup/skincare. I just don’t get excited over hair products. Also, I received a Whish product last month and I want to try different brands. Even though the value of the products is
well above the $10 price tag, the personal value just isn’t there for me.
What are
your thoughts on Birchbox? If Birchbox is more your speed and you’d like to
sign-up for Birchbox, feel free to use my referral link. You can read all of my Birchbox reviews
here.
Disclaimer:
This bag was purchased with my own money and all opinions are 100% honest and
my own. I do not provide positive reviews for payment. I do receive points if
you sign-up for a subscription using my referral link; however, I am not affiliated
with Birchbox.
Referral
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