June Birchbox

I feel pretty bad posting another one of these so soon but at the same time, I wouldn't want to skip one, so I will start trying to post more. Getting to this months birchbox, wow I was so much more impressed. Last month's box was a bit of a disappointment, so it was really nice receiving this month's box to refresh the bad impression left by last month. If you don't know what Birchbox is, refer to the link for Birchbox Info. 

Kate Spade Twirl

 I loved this stuff, and it had a spray applicator. I hate it when fragarance samples just have a cap. It smells very fresh, crisp, and feminine. It's definitely what I would imagine Kate Spade's fragarance to be. Its sweet, but not obnoxiously so. I mostly smell vanilla and citrus.

More Kate Spade Twirl

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Lotion

I have the most awful oily skin, and not many products suit it very well, but this stuff is AMAZING! I couldn't believe it when I read on my birchbox card that this isn't even in stores yet. I would compare this to Clinique's dramatically different gel. It's just a tab bit thicker. It's great for summer because it's cooling and light. I found it to be really mattifying, so I even used it as a primer for my foundation, which worked really well. It kind of creates a good four hour barrier to combat oil from my skin.

Laura Geller Blush-n- Brighten in Apricot

Anything from the Laura Geller Baked Collection has been on my wishlist for a while. I was sad to see this brand leave Sephora before I even got to try it. I've really only seen it on QVC (yes, I watch qvc and I love it). Even better, this is a full sized product valued at $30.   I've been using this all this month on it's own without highlight or bronzer. The marbeling in this allows me to have it all in one application. I will say however, it doesn't have the greatest staying power.

Blush-n-Brighten

As for the other 2 products, herban essentials towelettes and Xen Tan, I'm saving them for vacation. If you're interested in my critique of them though, tell me in the comments below and I could definitely review them during next month's box.

Happy Summer!

May Birchbox

I'm giggling with joy because I cannot, literally cannot, wait to share my latest find. I stumbled upon Birchbox via Miss Glamorazzi of Youtube. She's amazing and  for those of you who aren't familiar, her videos have turned me on to some of my favorite products. We even share the same skin routine now. Anyways, getting back to the point, Birchbox is a monthly subscription in which you receive high end beauty products ranging from fragrance to makeup in deluxe sized samples (basically travel sized). At just $10 a month, you definitely get your money's worth, half the products are worth $10 alone. It's also great because you earn reward points along the way for purchasing the box, referring friends, and reviewing the samples. For every 100 points, you receive a $10 credit towards a full sized purchase. I can't rave enough about this.

This month's box

 

Birchbox never fails to impress! A card (upper left) is included with product names and prices along with a little note. Extras are inlcuded that don't exactly relate to beauty, but are still pretty darn cool. This month included a cute blank card and a free custom card through tiny prints.com in regards to mother's day.

Products

Birchbox products vary from person to person based on your beauty profile, so each box is unique to the person. I've received two Oribe shampoo and conditioner samples for color treated hair, Erno Laszlo transphuse (yes, that's how it's spelled) night serum, Stila eyeshadow in mimosa, Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir fragrance, and Archipelago Pomegranate Tripple Milled Soap. Might I add that the Stila eyeshaow s full sized and costs $18 alone? What a steal!

If anyone is interested...

Web address: birchbox.com

Miss Glamorazzi:http://www.youtube.com/user/missglamorazzi?blend=1&ob=5