Birchbox March 2014

Birchbox

Price: $10.00 (includes shipping)

Ships out: Every month

Extras: Point system that based on the reviews of the products you review and the referrals that can be used in the Birchbox Shop. I have found that some items are exclusively sold in the Birchbox Shop so the points can add up to a nice discount.

First Look!

 This month's theme is "Spring Forward"

 1 fl.oz. Michael Todd True Organics Pumpkin Mask. 

I received this same sample in my Little Black Bag August 2013. I can always use a back up. 

0.34 oz. Go Be Lovely hand cream in Cactus Verde

 FULL SIZE! POP Beauty Aqua Lacquer in 'Flowering Fuchsia' 

This lip gloss has an interesting applicator. Firstly, this type of shape tube suggests a squeeze application. When you open the tube, you see that it is actually a stick applicator. The second surprising thing about this product is that instead of a brush or a doe foot applicator- they use a paddle. The paddle is supposed to be for easy, more precise application. I tried this out and have to disagree. I think that the application was actually harder using the paddle. The tip of the paddle if flexible to apply to the lips, but I found that the paddle was a little too flexible. It just kind of slid across my lips, I would have to use a mirror and a steady hand for flawless application. As far as the gloss, it was a very sheer pink color.  The gloss was very shiny and sticky. I didn't think that this product lasted long on my lips either. 

 Ghiradelli Intense Dark chocolate square in "Cherry Tango" 

This tasted very good. I normally do not like cherry flavored products, but I didn't mind it in this chocolate square. There were also chopped up walnut pieces through the square. Some of the pieces were a little big, I think I would have liked smaller walnut pieces. 

 0.135 oz. Havvn Night Cream. 

When I first pulled this product out of my box, I was expecting a lip balm or a spray product - not a moisturizer with a pump. I have never heard of this brand before, so I'm excited to try it out. Apparently it's part of a three step skin care system. If I end up liking this night cream, I'm not confident that I will be able to justify shelling out $80.00 for the kit. Either way at least I have another night cream to use. 

Benefit Big Easy CC Cream in 'Light'