Birchbox September 2015 Review
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Birchbox, it’s a monthly beauty subscription service. For $10 a month with free shipping you get 4 to 6 beauty, grooming and/or lifestyle samples. You fill out a beauty profile when first signing up, letting them know what your preferences are. Birchbox also has a rewards points system. You will earn 1 point for every dollar that you spend in the Birchbox shop, 10 points for every review that you write on samples that you have received in your box and 50 points for every person that you invite who purchases a Birchbox subscription. 100 points = $10 in the Birchbox store. The points can add up fast!
Here’s what I received in my “Pssst…You’re Beautiful” box this month:
100% Pure Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream
Full size, $24. “An instant pick-me-up that reduces the appearance of fine lines and dark circles.”
When I first tried this eye cream, I looked around my bathroom, wondering who was drinking a sweet smelling coffee near me because the scent is very noticeable. It did de-puff my eyes after only sleeping for 6 hours a night for a few nights, which is not cool in my book. It works under makeup as well. I just wish it wasn’t as strongly scented, but I will continue to use it as the sample size that I received was very large. I probably won’t throw it in my pro makeup kit because of the scent. Some clients may not like it. It is 100% natural and 100% vegan.
Amika Bombshell Blowout Spray
Full size, $24. “A deluxe sample of lightweight styler that volumizes and smooths for a sleek, yet bouncy ‘do.”
I tried the spray on wet hair and blew it dry. I loved the scent but it left my hair somewhat dry feeling. I’ll try to use it on dry hair as a re-styler or for texture instead. It almost felt like a light hold hairspray, so I’ll use it as I would that type of product.
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow in Light/Medium
Full size, $26-$55. “The water-resistant fiber gel adheres to hair while the precision tip lets you shape and blend with ease.”
I have a similar product from another line, but I was still excited to receive this in my box because it’s Benefit. My brows are a medium brown color and I received the light/medium color. It is a very neutral taupe color and works perfectly with my brows. The little mini spoolie brush combs through my brows, fills them in and makes them look thicker. Love it!
Harvey Prince Hello Perfume
Full size, $26. “Best-selling spritz that mingles cheerful citrus with floral notes. Well, hello there!”
Usually I like citrus and floral scents, but the Hello scent, I just can’t stand. I don’t know what aspect of the perfume doesn’t appeal to me, but it kind of makes me nauseous. Sorry Harvey Prince!
POP Beauty POP Portfolio Eyeshadow – Sugar Plum
Full size, $27. “A trifecta of long-wearing, blendable eyeshadows in bold, pigmented purples.”
I received the trio Sugar Plum, an ivory, plum and dark taupe, all shimmery. Unfortunately, plum eye shadow makes me look like I was punched in the eye, so I avoid the color. The other two colors I can deal with. They are very pigmented and have great staying power. May try different colors in the future.
That’s my Birchbox September 2015 review for you. My favorite product of the month is the Benefit Gimme Brow and least favorite is the Harvey Prince Hello perfume, it’s being donated to a friend. I’ll probably de-pot the eyeshadows and add them to my pro makeup kit. What did you get in your box?
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