Birchbox September 2015

What's in

the box?

My Birchbox arrived pretty late this month but I think it is because they had a big response for the curated box.   The boxes for the choice were so beautiful - and they told you that You're Beautiful!  

Malin+Goetz Grapefruit Face Cleanser and Vitamin E Face Moisturizer  -   I really appreciate it when we get the cleanser and moisturizer as a set.  I am a big advocate of using a moisturizer morning and night.  I already have a great face cleanser and moisturizer set (Perfectly Posh BFF and Night & Day) so I have passed this on to my swap buddy. 

Davines Love Shampoo and Conditioner -  Another set that goes together is shampoo and conditioner - this is a pretty nice one!  I love the size of the shampoo but the conditioner packet could have been a tad larger.  The shampoo was my choice this month.

English Laundry Eau de Parfum for Her -   This is one of the few perfumes that does not cause me to wheeze so it was a nice addition to the box.

Pop Beauty eyeshadow palette -   I have several eye palettes that I am working through right now so I passed this on to my swap buddy as well.  These have some really pretty colors for Fall.

Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive -   I believe I have gotten this in a box before so I am passing this on to my swap buddy as well.  The last time I did a peel from a Birchbox product, it broke a blood vessel in my face that still has not cleared up. 

This was a very full box and even though I gave more than half away to my Sway Buddy, I was thrilled at the collaboration - plus I got to do reviews for lots of points.  I have no idea how people save them - if I have $20, I spend it! 

Birchbox Plus choice had me at the lips bag - and it came with 3 Stila lipsticks!  This is the Stila Look at Me Liquid Lipstick trio. Birchbox was celebrating its Birthday and included 3 balloons in the box as well.

Birchbox February 2015

What's in

the box?

Birchbox came today!  I was so thrilled to get it this early!  And it is probably the best one I have ever gotten too!  This subscription is $10 month.  But the best part is the point system.  Save them up and go shop in their store.  You get points for shopping in their store, reviewing your Birchbox samples, sharing on Facebook or Twitter,  and for each box you get. The points system is 100 points = $10 in the store! 

This is the funnest box too - the color is so bright and fun!  I am saving them all up like Birchbox suggested - I think they are going to give us ideas on what to do with them.

First Look: EEK!!

BeeKind Conditioner -  ( sample - $1.87)  This is supposed to soften hair and up your shine.  It smells like lemony floral scent.  I like getting conditioners in my box but my only complaint is not getting the shampoo that goes with this.  If you get one, you should get the other! 

 Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Cleanser - ($1.63) This brand has been in a lot of subscription boxes lately but I do not have this product.  I like getting little tubes of cleanser - nice for sticking in travel bags.  I do not know if there is really enough to test this out but I  will give it a shot.  

Gilchrist & Soames Spa Therapy Body Wash -  ($2.52)  This does remind me of a hotel freebie.  It has a cucumber scent though which I like.  What's funny is the link says men when you check it out in their store.  

theBalm Read My Lips in BAM! Rose pink -  ($4)  I love this brand - the packaging is so cute and the products are very nice.  This is probably the biggest lip balm I have ever received in a Birchbox too.  

Beauty Blender with solid cleanser - ($28.95)  I have been looking at this since I discovered them a few months ago and have not wanted to put out the money.  I was so thrilled when I saw my sneak peek and there it was!  And excited it included the cleanser so I can keep it sterilized.  You can also use this cleanser for makeup brushes too.

Birchbox partnered with Rent Your Runway to get us a discount too!  Of course, it is like $35 OFF when you spend $75 but some people will use it, I am sure.  You can save $25 off $50 for joining the website.

This box had a terrific value for me at $38.97.  I can also review all the products for 50 points - plus the 10 for getting the box and 10 for posting it on Facebook - so that is a total of $7.  For $10, that is a great deal!