BIRCHBOX #3 ::Birchbox + Cupcakes and Cashmere:: Contents for May 2015 ♥

This is a delayed post from last month's Birchbox.

I opened a 3rd account to take advantage of the Free BeautyBlender Promo.

Well, the BeautyBlender was supposedly shipped separately but I never received it.

I finally contacted customer service and they said they were out of stock..

But I got an email it was being sent separately! And my promo code was accepted...

I was so bummed out...

So the CS girl let me pick a free item from the bonus shop and I found a white BeautyBlender (opposed to the pink one) and she shipped it overnight to me free of charge. 

She also added a mystery sample pack for the trouble.

I received my blender yesterday so I'm finally posting this unboxing.

Info card.

SHU UEMURA Art of Hair Cleansing Oil Shampoo

Wow, this sample is huge!  

I've read great things about this shampoo.  I believe it's a high end product.

I wish a conditioner sample was included too.

My Sample Value $10.68 for 75ml

CoTZ Flawless Complexion SPF 50

This is a dupe.

I've been using the other one and it works great as a face sunscreen.

My Sample Value $1.45

JUARA Candlenut Body Creme

I think this was also a dupe item.

But it's a very nice body creme and now I have more!

My Sample Value $1.72

Prescriptives False Eyelashes Plush Mascara

This is a favorite among some beauty bloggers.

I can't wait to try this one out!

My Sample Value $11.50

Chosungah 22 Flavorful Lipstick

Birchbox started carrying new Korean beauty products.

This is one of them.  Look at the lipstick!

It's a clear orange...but when I apply it to my lips and give it a few minutes, it starts to turn into a light pink shimmer.  See the swatch below.

My Sample Value $18.00 (Full size!)

My BeautyBlender and mystery sample pack that finally arrived yesterday.

BeautyBlender - *Pure*

Unfortunately, this isn't the 'original' beautyblender... I still don't see how they were out of stock when I received a confirmation.  But o well...

This one is the 'pure' beauty blender.  

This item has been trending for some time now and I'll finally get to put it to the test!

My Sample Value $19.95 (Full size!)

whish body butter - *almond*

This is a dupe...I received it a couple months ago.  Although I love whish body butters, the almond scent is too strong for me.  This will go in my giveaway pile.

My Sample Value $3.52

Marcelle BB Cream - Golden Glow

This will be a dupe...I'm actually receiving this BB cream in my June box.

But I feel like you can never have enough BB creams ♥

My Sample Value $3.68

So this is my 3rd account.

Now that I received my blender, I will be canceling this account before it gets charged for the July box.  I'm glad I managed to still get a beauty blender...that was all I needed.

The total value of this box (roughly) comes to $70.50.

That's including the free blender and mystery sample packs.

BIRCHBOX #2 ::Beauty Solutions Box:: Contents for May 2015 ♥

The second edition of the 'Beauty Solutions' series.

This was the featured box this month.

I reserved this box on one account and made a sample choice on my other account.

The box design is the same as the previous 'Beauty Solutions' but a different color.

Cute and simple♥

The info card.

A first look.

Birchbox put together a featured box including beauty-solving products.

Number 4 Blow Dry Lotion

Awww♥ First, check out that duck on a floatie.  He's super cute.

Apply this 'serum' to your damp hair before dry blowing.

Should create a smoother finish.

I don't blow dry my hair but this works as a heat protectant so I applied this to my hair before straightening it today.  Smells great!

My Sample Value $6.40 for 30ml

(Full size value $32.00 for 150ml)

JUARA Candlenut Body Creme

A body cream to help dry rough skin.

I'd love to use this on my whole body but the sample is small...I will limit using this for my hands.

My Sample Value $1.72 for .34oz

(Full size value $38.00 for 7.5oz)

Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel

So I received this product in both of my boxes this month.

After using it this morning, I love it and very happy to have 2 of them.

My Sample Value $3.36 for .24oz

(Full size value $24.00 for 1.7oz)

CoTZ Flawless Complexion SPF50

A lightly tinted sunscreen for your face.

It's a bigger sample than my Supergoop!

The tint is very sheer but I look forward to using this.

I don't like using heavily tinted BB creams and CC creams.

This might be the one!

My Sample Value $1.45 for .18oz

(Full size value $20.00 for 2.5oz)

W3LL PEOPLE The Expressionist Mascara

AAAaaah my new favorite brand.

W3LL PEOPLE is an all-natural brand.  I reserved this 'Beauty Solutions' box after seeing this mascara being offered.  A high end brand too from seeing their prices.

This will be added to my mascara queue.

My Sample Value $11.75 for half size

(Full size value $23.50)

This month I loved both boxes.

All products are amazing and will be used.

I really enjoy their 'Beauty Solutions' series... I'm curious to know if they will be continuing it.

The total value of this month's featured box (roughly) comes to $24.68