Oh Birchbox!

I came really close to dropping my Birchbox subscription.  I was disappointed by the lateness of the boxes and just the overall products in the box. The breaking point came with the Goop themed box.  Don’t get me wrong, I love Gwyneth Paltrow and her acting, but the bougieness of the Goop box was just too dang much.  I canceled my subscription the day after but something told I should renew my subscription.   Eventually I did renew in time for the November box and I was very pleased.

In the November box:

·         Kerastase/ Chroma Sensitive (sample size)

·         MCMC Fragrances/ Phoenix (sample size)

·         ModelCo/ Fibre Lashxtend Lengthening Mascara (full size)

·         One Love Organics/ Aromatic Body Serum (sample size)

I was most excited about the ModelCo Lengthening Mascara.  I have non-existent lashes and I hope this will boost them to the next level.  The Kerastase hair care line has been something I’ve always wanted to try and now here is the perfect chance.  There was a bonus “Lifestyle Extra” in the box, Chuao Chocolatier.  It was aight. Nothing special about some dark chocolate.

August Birchbox--- 300th post!

Hello dahlings… yes I know it’s been awhile since I’ve done a post about Birchbox products but since it is my 300th post, id figured I’d give you guys a treat.  For those who don’t know, Birchbox is a monthly subscription of samples and products.  Some of the items can be hair, makeup, beauty and even sweet treats.

The August Birchbox is by far my favorite box that I’ve gotten and when I tell you the reason why, you might think I’m a lil bit weird…

First in the box was Caldrea, a hand soap loaded with aloe vera and olive oil to keep hand soft.  This will be useful for the upcoming fall and winter months or if you are a constant hand washer.  DDF, a brightening cleanser was the next product in the box. It’s a foaming gel to help fade discoloration and even out skin tone.  As a woman of color, I am excited to use this to help fade acne scars that I have.  A sample of Juicy Couture, Viva La Juicy La Fleur was also included.  I have a slight problem with Juicy fragrances.  In the past they go on strong and fade ever so quickly.  I tried every trick in the book to help the fragrance stay on as long as possible, but nothing worked.  Per-fékt Beauty, Lash Perfection Gel was in the box.  It claims to boost lashes with primer, conditioner and mascara.  As someone with very lackluster lashes, I’m pretty amped to try this too.

The best part of this box is what’s not listed on the “supply list,” a Schick Hydro Silk Razor!  It has five blades and is all out awesome.  This razor is kinda pricey and for them to include it in the box is kinda awesome.  I’m always on the hunt for a razor that gives me a close, smooth shave and this is it! 

Don’t make fun of me and my joy!

May Birchbox

For those who don’t know, Birchbox is monthly subscription where you get sample of items each month.  Occasionally in the box you might get a full size sample of a product.  Sometimes the boxes have a theme and this month’s theme was Gossip Girl.  The card inside says that the samples that are included in this month’s box are “inspired by the series and Manhattan’s chicest events.”

This month’s products include:

Caudalie- Hand and Nail cream

FusionBeauty- LipFusion Balm (full size)

Arquiste- Flor y Canto (perfume)

Ojon- damage reverse Restorative Conditioner

Notecards

Caudalie Hand and Nail cream keeps my hands super soft, even though I wash my hands 500 times a day while im at work.  Out of everything in this box, this is the one product that I will most likely purchase the full size product.

FusionBeauty is the one product that I am a little hesitant to try.  It’s a lip plumping balm and I already have plum lips…

The Arquiste perfume smells delightful! It’s the perfect scent for a Texas summer.  Not too heavy and not too cloyingly sweet.

The Ojon damage reverse Restorative Conditioner is a product that might need a few more trys in order to give and opinion on but so far so good.  

Blinc Mascara

When I opened my Birchbox for September, I was a bit disappointed.    I felt it was a bunch of stuff that I was really not excited about seeing.   A lip enhancer? Have you seen my lips, they are huge already!  A lash card? I really don’t need one of those. Mineral hand cream? Ok, yes I do need that and I have used it. LOVE IT.  That’s not the point of this blog…

I needed an awesome mascara for Saturday night’s activities (pics to come later.)  I am a huge fan of the Rimmel line of mascaras.  They coat my lashes oh so perfectly with the blackest of black colors and it makes my non-existent lashes pop.

I wanted to go for extremely dramatic lashes but I was too lazy to put on some fake lashes so I remembered in my Birchbox I had blinc mascara sample.  The instructions were simple…  Use on clean and dry lashes, apply 2 or more coats until you achieve desired effect and once set, additional coats cannot be applied.  The instant that I started to swipe the mascara on, my lashes looked instantly longer.  I think I put on four or five coats and it looked like that I had on fake lashes.  The removal the mascara, although difficult by the instructions, was really quite easy.  When you take blinc mascara off, it looks like little rubber tubes have fell off.  Be gentle because you might accidently pull some of your own out.

I am defiantly buying a full size of this product when I run out of the sample, which might be soon cause I’m addicted to having this long lush lashes.

blinc Mascara

September Birchbox

The September Birchbox is a bit... um…

There is a sample of Ahava Mineral Hand Cream which is ok so far but a full bottle costs twenty dollars.  I don’t know if it’s that great of a lotion for the price.

I’m actually excited to try the blinc Mascara.  I want to see if it’s worth the twenty- four dollar price tag.

Incoco Nail Polish Applique… hmmm we shall see how this stuff works out on my nails.  I can hardly keep a manicure straight for more than two days.

There is a sample of Jouer Lip Enhancer. I really don’t need that

The best thing in the box is the sample of the Salvatore Ferragamo Attimo L’Eau Florale perfume.  It smells so wonderful and sexy.

The extra piece is the Lash Card.  You use it when you are putting on your mascara so it won’t get on the eyelids. Hmmm.

There is also a friendship bracelet that’s in here. It’s actually kind of cute and I can’t wait to wear it.