Birchbox April 2014

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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 "Rainy Days"

 Each box included these pull out cards with suggestions of things to do on rainy spring days.

 FULL SIZE! Kind Maple Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt bar. This bar was so good. I really liked the sea salt pieces that were throughout.  They were large pieces so when you bit into the bar with a sea salt kernel you really got a kick in the head with salt. I keep trying to find these in stores and I can't seem to find them anywhere.

 1 oz. Shea Terra Rose Hips Black Soap deep pore Facial Cleanser

0.25 fl. oz.  Color Club nail lacquer in 'Gold Struck' I was initially disappointed in this because I thought that it was the exact color that I have received from Birchbox in the past. But once I compared the two colors next to each other, I noticed that this color is a more shimmery rose gold color and the color I received in a previous box was a more bronze color.  I actually liked this rose gold color better. 

0.7 oz.  The Balm "How 'bout Them Apples" cheek and lip cream

 The only color sent out was the color 'Pie' I really love receiving The Balm products in sample boxes. I don't even mind how small the samples are because they are always so cutely packaged - plus the products have all been really good. 

2 fl. oz. Fekkai Salon Technician color care shampoo

Everything I received in this month's box!

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Birchbox Haul March 2014

I had some Birchbox points that were expiring this month, so I decided to put in an order at the Birchbox shop. 

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Enbryolisse lait-créme concentré This is a refill for my current bottle. I originally tried this from a sample box and loved it. I use this as a nighttime moisturizer. 

Stila stay all day liquid lipstick in "Patina" I received another sample of this product in my Birchbox August 2013 box in the color "beso" I really liked how long this stayed on my lips and decided to try out another color since I had the points to use. This lipstick is slightly drying, but it lasts most of the day.

I also picked out the Mystery Sample Pack which came for free with a $35.00 purchase. 

Omni Potent Duosity double whipped repairing treatment 

Beauty Protector  Protect and Detangle leave in conditioner. I really like this product and will probably repurchase from the Birchbox shop. This is the only place to buy this brand.

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Birchbox March 2014

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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.

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 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'

Birchbox February 2014

Birchbox February 2014

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.

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 This month's theme is "Step and Repeat" and was created in collaboration with US Weekly

1.7 fl. oz Bain de Terre Color Preserving Shampoo and Conditioner in Passion Flower

0.1 oz. 100% Pure ultra lengthening black tea mascara

 Harvey Prince "Hello" fragrance sample

0.17 oz. Juara Candlenut Body Creme

Overall I was not very impressed with my samples this month. I didn't receive any products that I was excited to try out this month. I saw the sneak peak video and the sneak peaks that were posted on the Facebook page and saw some things that I would have liked to receive in my box. Unfortunately I didn't receive any of the samples I wanted to try.

Birchbox January 2014

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.

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This month's theme is "Go Time"

 This month included a set of postcards that had tips on the back to have a great year. 

7.1 g. Camille Beckman glycerine hand therapy in "Midnight Monarch" I received a sample of this hand cream in my November 2013 New Beauty Test Tube. The sample was much bigger…

Inika Mineral Eyeshadow in "Eternal Marine"

 OmniPotent  Duosity Hair Treatment

 Liz Earle "Cleanse and Polish" Hot Cloth Cleanser December's Birchbox preview video featured this product and I really wanted to receive this sample in my box. I didn't receive it, so I was very happy to see this sample in my January box! I have wanted to try a hot cloth cleanser for a while. 

 Ahmad Tea bags in English Tea Number 1 black tea, Blackcurrant Burst black tea and Green Tea pure.

The pictures that I saw of other people that received the Liz Earle sample in last month's boxes looked like the other samples suffered because the Liz Earle sample was so good. Some of the boxes didn't have that many other samples or they had a bunch of foil packets. I was super happy with this box and satisfied with the amount and type of samples that I received. This was a really great box for me!

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Birchbox December 2013

My December Birchbox arrived!

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.

This month they shipped out a special holiday box. 

First Look!

This month's theme was Holiday 2013.

They also included a card announcing the new Cynthia Rowley beauty line that is exclusive to the Birchbox shop. 

Secret Agent Beauty lipgloss in Foreign Intelligence Flirt

30 ml. BeeKind body lotion

5 gr. LuLu Organics hair powder in Lavender and Sage 

Birchbox screen cleaner. They sent these out to all subscribers, even in the men's box, to announce their new app. 

Fatty Sundays chocolate covered pretzel in Toasted Coconut

This was surprisingly really good. I don't usually like the taste of coconut, but this toasted coconut tasted delicious. I might end up using some of my Birchbox points towards purchasing these in their shop.

0.1 fl.oz. Benta Berry "G-1 exfoliating facial cleanser" I don't know what it is about the name of this company, but I really like it. As for the actual product, I can't speak of. I haven't tried this yet. The sample is so small I'm not sure I will be able to use this enough to get a good review of the product. 

This box was just eh for me. I think my favorite product in the box was the chocolate covered pretzels. Most of the products I haven't heard of before so, the box meets it's purpose and helps me discover new brands and try out some of their products. I think that's the pull for Birchbox. High end or lesser known brands get a wide audience that wouldn't neccessarily be as easily accesible to most people receiving the box.

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Birchbox November 2013

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.

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This month's theme is 'More Good'

Included in this bag was a little booklet with different gift ideas that can be purchased from the Birchbox shop.

1 fl. oz. Tocca hand cream in "Cleopatra" (Grapefruit and cucumber) I was hoping that I would receive this sample in my box after watching the preview video.

FULL SIZE Chella highlighter pencil in "Ivory Lace" I received this product in my June 2013 IPSY bag. I liked the product, but I haven't even used it enough to need to sharpen it! I ended up giving this to my sister. 

FULL SIZE Color Club nail polish in "Top Shelf"

0.39 oz. Chuao Chocolatier choco pod  in "Honeycomb" yummy.

20 g. Vasanti 'Brighten Up!' Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator

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