Birchbox Order ::Birchbox X GlamLifeGuru Box + Benefit Roller Lash:: ♥

So I had a hard time deciding between the 'regular' monthly Birchbox and the Curated box for November.  So I decided to get both!  In order to get both I had to purchase the Curated box separately but subscribers can get it for only $10 AND use their points for it.

I got an amazing deal!

This is the Curated box this month--Birchbox x GlamLifeGuru Box.

The contents were too amazing to pass up so I used my saved up points for this.

Living Proof dry shampoo

AMAZING stuff--I love dry shampoo and it smells amazing.

My Sample Value $10.22

Avene hydrating serum

I recently tried the Avene facial cleanser and LOVE it.

I'm super excited to try this one out.

My Sample Value $3.57

Shiseido Ultimune Eye concentrate

Shiseido to me is a super high end brand and I will try anything by Shiseido.

My Sample Value $21.67 (wow)

Jouer lip enhancer

This is interesting.  I actually have pretty full lips already but I wonder what this will do?
Does it really make your lips fuller??

My Sample Value $7.27

LOC One & Done shadow stick - day trip

This is Birchbox's own brand that has been newly released.

Their first collection was in collaboration with the Glam Life Guru herself, Tati.

I was surprised with the quality of the stick.

Super creamy and pigmented.

My Sample Value $10.00 (Full size!)

Oooo very nice!!

I also bought a full size Benefit Roller Lash mascara.

I sampled this mascara last month and holy cow it really curls my lashes and adds so much length and volume!  I fell in love with it immediately that I knew I wanted a full size.

The reason I bought it this time around was because they are (still) offering a Free Lash Curler by Eyeko with any mascara purchase.

Benefit Roller Lash $24.00

Eyeko Lash Curler $18.00 value

Mystery Sample Pack

Of course I had to add the mystery sample pack.

But for some reason I added the Birchbox MAN sample pack instead of WOMAN.

But look what I got!  These are kind of amazing...

I'll be adding this to my husband's stocking stuffer ♥

das boom everywhere lotion - Detroit

A men's body lotion?

My Sample Value $3.00

Mason Stones - six whiskey stones

This is awesome.  I think my husband is gonna love this one.

My Sample Value $17.00 (wow!)

So in total this would all come to $114.73 but I only paid $16.92.

This is why I love Birchbox, their points system and their various coupon codes.

Very happy!♥

BIRCHBOX Unboxing for October 2015 ♥

My October Birchbox is here...along with my upgrade add-on, the new ban.do Agenda book.

It's a cute planner♥

Now onto the box!

This month's theme is 'Positive Force'.

BioRepublic Skincare face mask - Cucumber Breeze

I love these masks!  I received a trio sample in a previous ipsy bag.

So happy!

My Sample Value $4.83

Macadamia Professional dry shampoo

I love using dry shampoo.  I've accumulated quite a bit but I love having a variety.

My Sample Value $7.50

Number 4 Lumiere restore & repair oil

Thanks to Birchbox I've discovered Number 4.  Although I haven't actually purchased a full size yet, I've enjoyed sampling their hair products.  And this hair oil smells amazing!

My Sample Value $6.50

Too Cool for School dinoplatz highlighter

Birchbox recently started introducing more and more Korean Beauty products.

They are very popular and might I add...Cute♥

I forgot to swatch this (I'll try to add a photo later) but it's a very pretty, shimmery pink.

It really does its job.

My Sample Value $5.50

Benefit roller lash super curling mascara

This was my sample choice this month!

When they first came out, I was bummed I didn't get it in my box.

But now I was able to select it♥

I haven't tried it yet but my hopes are high!  Will use it tomorrow.

My Sample Value $8.00

My box items were back to the 'standard' 5 items.

But I'm so happy with my box!  Every product I am excited to try.

So happy♥ Birchbox is the only beauty box I subscribe to now after trying out a few of them.

I still get the occasional Target beauty box.

The total value of this month's box (roughly) comes to $32.33

BIRCHBOX #2 Unboxing for August 2015 ♥

Here is my 'regular' monthly Birchbox for August.

This is my last box for this account so I'm back down to one Birchbox account which is fine.

(I've subscribed to a couple other Craft/Planner related boxes.  Will post later!)

Anyways, the box is cute!  It's a pool!

 Info Card.

A first look.

R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo

I love dry shampoos.  I have so many now that I have quite the collection!

This one smells very fresh and clean.  Nothing floral or anything.

My Sample Value $7.37

Harvey Prince Body Butter in Hello

This item is a mistake.  It's not listed on my card and it's not listed on my account either.

Instead, I'm missing the Benefit Watt's up highlighter.

Argh....

So I called customer service and they shipped me the missing highlighter!

My Sample Value $1.25

air repair complexion boosting moisturizer

Haven't opened it yet--I have other moisturizers to use up first.

My Sample Value $2.40

dr, brandt pores no more cleanser

I started using this and I really like it.

It lathers up well but I don't see much different in my pores.

My Sample Value $2.50

Miss Jessie's jelly soft curls

I don't have curls...I have wavy hair so I'm not sure this will do anything for me.

I'll still give it a try though.

My Sample Value $1.65

LAQA & Co. lip crayon in humble brag

So this is a dupe.  I got the same one in my Nicole Richie box.

It's a very pretty girly bright pink shade.

My Sample Value $6.67

Benefit Watt's up! Highlighter

And it's finally here.  My box came with this item missing so it was delivered separately after I called CS.  I love this thing! I actually received a sample from Sephora a long time ago and really liked it.

I'm glad I have a new one!

My Sample Value $7.27

So all in all, I received a 7 item box (per BB error) and I'm happy!

The mistake item, body butter by harvey prince is actually nice too.

The total value of this box (roughly) comes to $29.11

Now that I've accumulated so much samples, I cancelled on of my BB accounts so I'm down to ONE box now.  I also cancelled ipsy.

So going forward, I'll only be unboxing one Birchbox a month and an occasional Target box since they are so great!

BIRCHBOX #1 Unboxing for June 2015 ♥

This is weird!  Why did my birchbox come in a BIGGER box this month?

I totally forgot that I entered in a benefit x Birchbox giveaway.

Apparently I won!  So the extra packaging led to a bigger box.

benefit They're Real! Push-up Liner - *beyond brown*

I totally forgot that I entered to win a benefit product.

This was a nice surprise!

It's a new gel eyeliner that you click by turning the bottom of the applicator, kind of like a chapstick.

You can get very precise, thin lines from this.

Also, it's made in Japan!

(swatch at the end of this post)

My Sample Value $6.00

This month's theme is 'Adventure'.

They have 3 different box designs out this month and I got the pink/orange box and it's so pretty!

The info card.

O, also this month Birchbox is giving out mystery codes in every box.

The grand prize is a $1000 to spend at the Birchbox store.

But I think most of them are coupon codes.

This one was a coupon code for 10% off...boo...

A first look.

Skyn Iceland Firming Eye Gels - 1 pair

This was my sample choice this month.

Oooo I will be trying this out tomorrow night.  I need to de-puff my eyes so bad.

My Sample Value $3.75

beauty protector protec & detangle

This is Birchbox's most popular beauty item.

It's a detangler that also protects your hair from heat, smooths hair, adds shine, conditions, etc.

It really is an all purpose product and it smells divine!

My Sample Value $2.74

Marcelle BB Cream - *golden glow*

I also received this in 'the Tig box'.

The shade is a tad bit dark for me but I think that's the point.

It's supposed to add a glow to your skin...like a bronzer I suppose.

My Sample Value $3.68

COOLA SPF 39 Cucumber moisturizer

This is a sunscreen that people seem to love.

I guess unlike a typical sunscreen, COOLA has different "flavors".

I got the cucumber.  The mango was up for sample choice.

This summer has been crazy hot so I suspect I will be going through a lot of sunscreen.

I will use this after my Supergoop!

My Sample Value $4.52

Marcelle waterproof eyeliner - *electric blue*

So we were supposed to receive a full size eyeko eyeliner this month but they are held up in customs.

Birchbox reassured us that we will get it in a future box.

In its replacement, we got the Marcelle waterproof eyeliner.

My Sample Value $7.30

Emi Jay Hair Tie - *blue*

This is a fabric hair tie.  Has a cute bow on it.

Using it now! it's cute ♥

My Sample Value $2.20

Swatches

The total value of this month's box (roughly) comes to $30.19

That is including the bonus benefit product that I won!

This was an awesome box!  I will use every item.

The detangler was something I've been wanting to try out and I finally got it.

A very good month for me.