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

BIRCHBOX May 2015 sneak peek...♥

 

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I always get super excited with my Birchbox sneak peeks!

Remember, although your account may be updated with your 'new' products, it can still change.

The 'official' date is the 10th of every month.
However, I'm quite certain that this is what I'll be getting since my box has already shipped!

I'm due to receive it next week.  Yay!

For Box#1 I chose the Macadamia Nourishing Moisture Oil as my Sample Choice

This box will include:

Cynthia Rowley Beauty Creamy Lip Stain

Beauty Protector Beauty Wash Body Cleanser

Harvey Prince Hello, Limited Edition (perfume)

Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel

Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Oil Treatment

I think it's a pretty solid box.

I've already received the lip stain on my other account so I'm hoping for a different shade.

I loved the Harvey Prince 'hello' body wash so if it's the same scent, I'm excited!

Overall, I'm quite happy♥

For Box#2 I reserved the Featured Box: Beauty Solutions Box

This box will include:

Number 4 Blow Dry Lotion

JUARA Candlenut Body Creme

W3LL PEOPLE The Expressionist Mascara

Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel

CoTZ Flawless Complexion SPF 50

This month's 'already curated box' is another Beauty Solutions Box series.

I thought this box looked great so I knew I wanted to reserve it.

Unfortunately I have a dupe between the two boxes...the Marcelle Hydrating Gel.

But if I end up loving it, then I'll have 2 samples to go through so that will be awesome.

Both of my boxes shipped out and both are due to arrive next week.

BIRCHBOX May 2015 ::Sample Choice & Featured Box:: ♥

Yay! The best time of the month...(early access) Sample Choice is here!

The 'regular' box will include samples chosen by this month's collaboration, Cupcakes and Cashmere.

Once again, the box is beautifully designed. (A cupcake design would've been cute!)

A featured box is also listed as an option--The 'Beauty Solutions' box.

The sample choices this month are:

Harvey Prince Sea Salt Texturizing Mist

Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Oil Treatment

Naobay Oxygenating Moisturizing Cream

Real Chemistry Luminous 3-Minute Peel

Only one item got me really excited--the Macadamia Professional hair oil.

I can always use more oil for my hair.

The 'featured box' this month is another edition of the 'Beauty Solutions' series.

This box will include:

Number 4 Blow Dry Lotion

W3LL PEOPLE The Expressionist Mascara in Black

CoTZ Flawless Complexion SPF 50

Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel

Juara Candlenut Body Creme

I'm a huge fan of W3LL PEOPLE and when I saw that mascara, I knew I had to get it♥

Everything else is new to me and I'd love to try out.

So what will you pick this month? 

One of the samples? The Featured Box? or will you just leave it as a surprise?

I reserved the Macadamia Professional on one account and the Featured Box on my other account.

From seeing the sneak peeks of some of the samples chosen by Cupcakes and Cashmere, I'm really excited to see what else I'll get!

BIRCHBOX May 2015 early reveal ::Sample Choice & Featured Box:: ♥

May 2015 sample choices have been revealed for Birchbox!

Check out the video.

For May, there will be 4 choices to pick from (you can also choose NOT to pick one).

OR

You can choose the Featured Box: Beauty Solutions, an already curated box.

The 4 Sample Choices this month are:

Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Oil Treatment (for hair)

Harvey Prince Sea/Salt Hair Mist

Naobay Oxygenating Cream Moisturizer

Real Chemistry Luminous 3-Minute Peel

The Featured Box: Beauty Solutions will include:

W3LL PEOPLE The Expressionist Mascara in Black

Number 4 Blow Dry Lotion

Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel

Cotz Flawless Complexion SPF 50

Juara Candlenut Body Butter

Sample choice emails go out on April 28th. But there's also early access!

What are you hoping to reserve this month? Or will you keep it a surprise?

I'm hoping to reserve the Macadamia hair oil on one account and the Featured box on my other account.  The Featured Box is looking really good--the W3LL PEOPLE mascara is calling my  name!

BIRCHBOX #1 ::Beauty Solutions Box:: Contents for March 2015 ♥

Wow, I received (one of) my Birchbox today--super early!

I'm guessing that the curated boxes are already put together so they are being sent out first.

Anyway, I was an extra happy girl today ♥

Awww I really like this box.

It's a baby green (looks more blue in the photo) cover.

Info card.

A first look.

This month, BB's featured box was the "Beauty Solutions Box".

BB put together a box "filled with supereffective products" to help out with our "most persistent beauty difficulties".  I'm dying to find out how these will help out a gal like me!

Whish Three Whishes Body Butter - scent *almond*

Wow, so I tried this right away.  I like the formula--not thick or greasy at all.

But the scent is a bit overpowering.  

It smells like sweet almonds which is nice but it's a bit sharp and strong.

Rather than using it as a full body lotion I'll use it strictly for my hands.

My Sample Value $3.52

(Full size value $24.00)

Dear Clark Volumizing Tonic

So this is the only product I know that I won't be using.

It's a spray for volumizing hair--the last thing I would ever do to my already full, thick hair.

The scent was a bit odd.  Not really sure what to think of this one.

I'll be passing it onto someone.

My Sample Value $4.33

(Full size value $26.00)

Supergoop! Advanced SPF37 Anti-Aging Eye Cream

I like Supergoop!. I have their CC cream and loved it.

And I could really use an eye cream.

But...why are their sample sizes so teeny tiny?

I wish they could give us a bit more to try out with.

Perhaps a little goes a long way.  This might actually last me longer than I think.

My Sample Value $6.00

(Full size value $45.00)

derma e Evenly Radiant Brightening Day Creme SPF15

I'm not exactly sure what a 'brightening' creme does but maybe it'll really brighten up my face!

From reading it, it sounds like a really fancy sunscreen.

This will come in use in the next few months as we start getting more sun.

The cream is very 'lightweight' but the tub was packed.

My Sample Value $6.99

(Full size value $27.95)

Laura Geller Beauty Baked Blush-n-Brighten - shade *Pink Grapefruit*

I'm really becoming a fan of Laura Geller!

I have her liquid eyeshadow (love!) and this blush is super nice!

I wore this today and I really really like it ♥

The shade is amazing and the palette is so beautiful.

So far, it's my number one blush.  The case even has a half mirror in it.

Can you see my camera?

I'm going to go explore some more Laura Gellar products.

My Sample Value $5.81

(Full size value $31.00)

Another well put together curated box.

You go, BB!

The total value of this month's Featured Box (roughly) comes to $26.65.

Since subscribing last November, I've learned so many new products and this is such a fun experience for me.  Every month I find something amazing. It never fails.

I totally recommend BB for anyone looking to explore the beauty world ♥