BIRCHBOX Unboxing for June 2016 ♥

The June box, featuring the new Benefit eyebrow volumizing gel.

avene thermal spring water

This is a hydrating mist for your face...I totally wish I had this during the dry winter months!

Excited for this!

My Sample Value $4.65

dr. brandt pore dermabrasion

Love this brand and all their facial products...they work amazing.

I think I received this in the past...on a different account.

My Sample Value $7.15

Lavanila the healthy sunscreen 

This sunscreen has a totally different texture from the standard sunscreen.

It's thicker...and harder to blend.  And slightly tinted?

My Sample Value $2.20

IPKN moist & Firm BB SPF 45

Love this brand...it's Korean and it's great.

Sunscreen + BB cream.

My Sample Value $6.46

Benefit gimme brow volumizing gel

I started using this and I quite like it.

I'm glad I chose the right shade.

My Sample Value $7.20

This month was a pretty good box.

Will use all of them!

The total value was roughly $27.66

NEW BIRCHBOX Limited Edition Box ::Sunny Side:: ♥

It's been a while since I've looked into Limited Edition Boxes by Birchbox.

But lately they haven't caught my interest..

So I've accumulated 500 Birchbox points in the meantime.

They recently came out with the 'Sunny Side' limited edition box and decided this was the one!

A first look.

This is totally my kind of box.  Let's break it down!

Birchbox summer pouch

Cute clear vinyl pouch for carrying around make-up or maybe sunsscreen/summery goods!

I couldn't find a price for this since it's Birchbox exclusive.

Knockaround sunglasses - mai tai's

I don't own any clear framed glasses so this is a totally new style for me.

The lens are pretty fun too.

My item value $20.00

Living Proof humidity  shield

I love this brand!  It's Jennifer Aniston's hair care line and I've loved every product so far.

(My favorite is the overnight protector)

Definitely using this.

My Item Value $14.00

Davines sea salt spray

I don't typically use salt sprays but since cutting my hair I've been straightening it a lot and it's quite limp.  I might start using some to add some texture!

My Item Value $10.80

Milk make-up blush oil

I've never tried a liquid/oil form of a blush but I guess I can give it a try.

My Item Value $26.00

Supergoop! sunscreen

Got this same one last year and loved it.

Yay for another!

My Item Value $7.91

Kopari body glow

This is a shimmery gold body shimmer with the scent of coconut.

Wow, putting this on made me feel like I was back in Hawaii!

My Item Value $6.17

CARGO california throwback palette

This is a cool set--comes with blush/bronzer/eyeshadow palette and Lip palette.

I'll give this a go.

My Item Value $36.00

Mystery Sample Pack

Evologie cleanser

My Sample Value $4.69

Caudalie masque

My sample value $3.12

Swatches.

The Kopari body shimmer, the Milk make-up blush oil and a sample of one of the Cargo eye shadows.

BIRCHBOX Unboxing for May 2016 ♥

Fun box! They look like paint strokes.

I had an OK box this month.  Nothing super exciting.

Real Chemistry Peel for Body

I received a face peel version of this.

Not a fan...it's also made in China so I'm hesitant to put this on my somewhat sensitive skin.

My sample value $3.15

Vita Liberata self tanning lotion

This was my sample choice that I picked.

I hope to try this out this summer.

My sample value $7.50

amika dry shampoo

LOVE this dry shampoo.

Smells divine!

My sample value $3.40

MD Solar Sciences sunscreen

It's that time of year again...get your sunscreen ready!

My sample value $2.43

Cargo blush and bronze

I scarcely use both so this will last forever.

My sample value $17.50

The total value of this month's box is (roughly) $33.98.

It was an alright box but I'm looking forward to the next one!

BIRCHBOX Unboxing for April 2016 ♥

Birchbox collaborated with Rifle Paper again and of course the box didn't disappoint...

It's gorgeous♥

The info card.

This was a great box!

Briogeo deep conditioning mask

This was my sample choice this month.

I love Briogeo and my hair is in desperate need of a deep conditioning!

My Sample Value $4.25

REN instant firming beauty shot

I've been seeing REN everywhere these days...it's also one of my son's middle name so it stands out to me ♥  They have fantastic facial care products.  I'm excited to try this one!

My Sample Value $18.00

Marcelle 3 in 1 micellar solution

Awesome sample size! It's a make-up remover/facial cleanser.

I love it! (I received something similar in the past)

My Sample Value $3.50

PBJ Smoothie Stick

A full size lip crayon.  I haven't tested the color yet but it looks too pink for my taste...

My Sample Value $14.95 (Full Size!)

My Daughter fragrance - Bloom

Rarely do I enjoy perfume samples but this one is not bad.

When I first opened my box it smelled so nice♥

My Sample Value $0--FREE sample

The total value of this month's box was roughly $40.70.

That's a great value!

And I also love the rifle paper box, it was a good month!

BIRCHBOX Unboxing for March 2016 ♥

I opted for the Featured Box for March.

This is the 'Ready For Anything' Box.

Info card.

Kiehl's ultra facial cream

I can always use new face cream.

My Sample Value $4.05

PARLOR blowout spray

I don't usually blow dry my hair...but this might be worth trying.

My Sample Value $4.80

MILK studios lip color - C.R.E.A.M (nude)

This sample is soooo tiny...but cute!  I almost don't want to open the package because I adore it!

My Sample Value $3.00

smashbox eye shadow trio - Filter

These are great colors.  And hello, it's smashbox.

My Sample Value $12.44

Wilma Schumann eye pads

These are hydrating eye pads--helps reduce wrinkles and de-puffs the under eyes.

I just used this and I liked it.

My Sample Value $27.89

The total value of this box roughly comes to $27.89.

I thought the samples were kind of small...especially the lipstick.

But overall I'm pretty happy with what I received.

BIRCHBOX Unboxing for February 2016 ♥

My February Birchbox is here.  The box is super cute♥

Info card.

A first look.

FHI daily beauty healing argan oil

This is a hair oil--smells like coconut.  I love hair oils in general so yay!

My Item Value $3.33

REN renewal mask

I've heard great things about REN.

My Item Value $16.50

Catherine Malandrino perfume sample - Romance de Provence

Meh...It's a bit strong scented for me.

My Item Value $2.82

ModelCo Lip Enhancer

No specific color.  Supposed to help you lips look fuller.

I'll try it but I already have a few lip liners I'm happy with.

My Item Value $10.00

COOLA tinted matte spf 30

I got this sample on my other account before and loved it.

Even though it's a repeat item for me I'm so happy to have another sample for this summer.

My Item Value $3.60

Swatches of the lip liner and COOLA tinted face cream.

The total value of this month's box was about $36.25

^_^

BIRCHBOX Unboxing for January 2016 ♥

My January Birchbox is here!

This month I opted for the Featured Box 'On Trend: Korean Beauty'.

The info card.

A first look.

♥

I opted for this box because Korean products are big right now and I've heard great things.

Also, it's a 7 product box as opposed to the typical 5!

Manefit Cucumber Soothing Mask

I love face masks--any and all kinds!

Can't wait to try!

My sample value $2.00

goodal cleansing foam - foil packet

goodal yerba mate bubble peeling - foil packet

These were included as a bonus item.

They're both a one time use but no complaints here--it's a bonus item!

My sample value $5.30

re:p Bio Fresh Mask

This has the look and texture of a mud/clay mask.

Apply and rinse off.

My sample value $6.30

goodal Waterest first essence

I'm not exactly sure what this is but I think it's like my DHC acerola lotion...a liquid lotion/moisturizer.  The sample may be small but if it's what I think it is, it should last a bit.

My sample value $1.20

TONYMOLY tint

A lip tint in bold red.

I've read mixed reviews on this...some people love it and some people hate it.

Most complaints being that it's too permanent and hard to take off... 

Hmmm..I'm afraid to try.

My sample value ~$3.00

IPKN cream radiant primer

Creates a smooth canvas for applying make-up on.

I'm not big on foundation or cover-up so I don't typically use primers.

My sample value $4.90

In total this month's box had a value of (roughly) $22.70

I look forward to trying these products and seeing just how great the Korean beauty products are.

BIRCHBOX January 2016 ::Sample Choice & Featured Box:: ♥

Here is the sample choice video for January 2016.

Although somewhat pointless since the sample choice window has closed...but I'll post it anyways!

For January 2016 you had a choice between these 3 products:

Eyeko Fat Liner

TONYMOLY tint

IPKN Flash Cream Radiant Primer

(I believe the latter 2 are Korean products)

OR you could opt for the featured box this month, the Korean Beauty Box.

'The Korean Beauty Featured Box' will include:

RE:P Bio Fresh Mask with Real Calming HErb

Goodal Waterrest First Essence

Goodal Yerba Mate Bubble Peeling Packette

Goodal Yerba Mate Cleansing Foam Packette

Manefit Beauty Planner Cucumber Soothing + Moisturizing sheet mask

IPKN Flash Cream Radiant Primer

TONYMOLY Delight Tony Tint in Red

Here's an unboxing of the Featured Box.

I knew right away I would select the featured box!

It offers 7 products plus several face sheets/masks.

And I've heard so many good things about Korean beauty especially for the skincare.

I'm so excited to get this!

What did you pick??

BIRCHBOX Unboxing for December 2015 ♥

I'm in my final month of pregnancy (baby #3) so it's been really hard for me to keep up with posting my beauty unboxings....

But I'm feeling great today and baby L is napping right now so I decided to post my December 2015 box!  Above was the sneak peek on my account.

The December box was very 'wintery'.

Every subscriber also got a special coupon code for $10 off of a $35+ purchase!

I haven't used mine yet but it expires Jan. 10, FYI.

The info card.

This month I received:

gorge Daily Hair Spray

This hair spray is infused with organic lime oil, green tea essence and quinoa proteins.

Sounds very interesting...It smells very fresh and summery.

My Sample Value $7.48

Christian Siriano Silhouette Eau de Parfum

Perfume samples are perfume samples...very small and not all scents are that great.

This one however smells rather nice and actually smells more like a men's cologne to me.

My Sample Value $1.63

Coastal Scents duo sampler - from styleEYES palette

This was our sample choice this month and I picked the sampler with the turquoise shade.

I don't own a shade in that color so I wanted to experiment with it.

Swatches are below.

My Sample Value ~$3.00

MALIN + GOETZ clarifying clay mask

I've sampled a few MALIN+GOETZ facial products and so far I've loved all of them.

This is a new product for me...a clay mask!

I love masks and I will try this today.

My Sample Value $7.20

Jane Iredale Cheek & Lip Stain - Forever Peach

I received this same product (different shade) back when I had multiple Birchbox accounts.

It's very interesting...when applied at first it's clear and then it slowly adjusts to your skin to a customized shade.  Very cool!

My Sample Value $8.00

The shadow sampler and lip stain.

Swatches.

The turquoise is very pretty...and the third swatch is the lip stain.

Overtime it actually got darker.

I was a bit underwhelmed by my December box but it wasn't bad either.

Last year we all got a piece of chocolate so somewhere I was hoping for a bonus snack.

The total value of this month's box (roughly) comes to $27.31

How was your box?