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 August 2015 sneak peek...♥

Official Birchbox sneak peeks are up on our accounts.

Some people may have already received their boxes in the mail...but if you haven't yet, you can log on and see what you'll get!

I actually already received my first box but I've been too busy to post an unboxing.

For Box#1 I reserved the Featured Box

"Birchbox x Candidly Nicole Guest Editor Box" will include:

LAQA & Co. Lip Crayon in Humble Brag

St. Tropez Gradual Tan In Shower Lotion

dr. brandt microdermabrasion skin exfoliant

OPI Venice Collection (one of four possible shades)

Rene Furterer LISSEA Leave-in Smoothing Fluid

 I think this is an amazing box!

The brands are high end and I will use every item.

I will try to post my unboxing tomorrow♥

For Box#2 I chose the R+Co Dry Shampoo as my sample choice.

This box will include:

LAQA & Co. Lip Crayon

R+Co DEATH VALLEY Dry Shampoo

Benefit Watt's Up!

dr. brandt pore no more cleanser

Miss Jessie's Original Jelly Soft Curls

Air Repair Complexion Boosting Moisturizer

For my 'regular' box I'm yet again surprised to be receiving a box with more than 5 items.

This is the 3rd month in a row!  

This month's theme is 'soak it up'.

I feel like August is the last month for summer and so we should all soak it all up while we can!

Did you take a peek at your box? Do you like what you're getting?

BIRCHBOX #2 Unboxing for July 2015 ♥

My other Birchbox finally arrived and I love this box!

The theme this month is 'go bold'.

The info card.

A first look.

For the second month in a row, I received a 7 sample box!

♥♥

Davines MINU shampoo/conditioner/hair serum

I love that they included a conditioner and a hair serum.

I'm thinking of saving this for my hospital bag for when baby #3 arrives♥

My Sample Value $9.84

Supergoop! sunscreen serum

This one is a dupe with my other account.  I now have 2 sunscreen serums but I'm not complaining.

Sunscreen is very important!

My Sample Value $8.93

jouer matte moisture tint sunscreen - *linen*

I actually received this a few months ago and loved it!

jouer is quickly becoming a favorite brand of mine. 

(I believe they even offer their own subscription box)

My Sample Value $4.00

stila look at me liquid lipstick - *venezia*

aaah what a pretty color!

And so bold!  This lip stain lasts all day, seriously.

It's very difficult to get off actually.

My Sample Value $11.00

Cartier Baiser Vole parfum

Perfume samples don't get me too excited but this one is by Cartier.

Super fancy--in fact I would never purchase a full size so it was nice to get a sample.

This smells great too.

My Sample Value $3.18

Swatches.

The stila lipstick is so pretty ♥

I loved this month's box!

AND I got 7 samples.

The total value of this month's box (roughly) comes to $36.95

BIRCHBOX July 2015 sneak peek...♥

Birchbox sneak peeks have started for July ♥

The box design is quite bold and colorful this month...and the theme is 'Go Bold'.

And as always, you can take a peek at your July items but remember they aren't official until the 10th of every month so there's a chance it could change.

For Box #1 I reserved the Featured Box

"Beachy & Bright Box" will include:

JUARA Radiance Enzyme Scrub

stila stay all day liquid lipstick in Bella

theBalm cosmetics Balm Desert Bronzer/Blush

Supergoop! Anti0Aging City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30

Oribe Apres Beach Wave & Shine Spray

The featured box feels very summery and I'm looking forward to all items.

At first I thought the Supergoop! and JUARA would be dupes but they are different products from what I've received.  I've never tried the Supergoop! serum and the Enzyme Scrub is new to me as well.  The 'Bella' shade for the stila lipstick was also my first choice so yay!

For Box #2 I chose the shade 'Venezia' as my sample choice.

This box will include:

Supergoop! Anti-Aging sunscreen serum SPF 30

Jouer Matte Moisture Tint

Davines MINU Shampoo

Davines MINU Conditioner

Davines MINU Hair Serum

stila liquid lipstick in Venezia

Cartier Baiser Vole Eau de Parfum spray

So awesome that I'm getting yet another 7 item box!

(last month was also a 7 item box)

Really happy with this box also--overall another good month from BB!

Can you see your items yet?

What are you getting this month?

BIRCHBOX #2 Unboxing for June 2015 ♥

My second account is here and it's a great one!

I got the same 'Next Stop: adventure' box design.

I thought I would get a variation but nope...

The info card.

A first look.

For the first time I received a 7 item box♥

So cool!

Klorane mango butter shampoo & conditioner

Klorane is a great hair care brand.

I love their dry shampoo.

I'm currently using a different shampoo by Klorane.

I'm excited to try this mango version.

My Sample Value $2.11

Revealed 3 quad sample - *desert bloom*

I own the original revealed palette and use it almost everyday.

This is from the revealed 3 palette.

I love the shades but I found them to be weak on pigmentation.

You'll see in my swatch below.

My Sample Value $2.00

Dr. Jart+ dermaclear Micro Water

This was my sample choice.

It can be used as a make-up remover, toner, etc.

I tried this as a remover and it works great.

My Sample Value $2.67

Supergoop! Everyday SPF 50

I have a travel size of this and I'm glad to have more.

This sunscreen is really good--isn't sticky and doesn't leave a white mess.

My Sample Value $0.91

Marcelle Waterproof Eyeliner - *indigo*

A dupe but in a different color, yay!

My Sample Value $7.30

pura vida lace headband

This is super cute!

It's a bit tight for my head though so I had to adjust it.

Always nice to receive a non-beauty, lifestyle item.

My Sample Value $2.25

Swatches.

Overall, this is one of my favorite boxes.

I also get 70 points ($7) back for reviewing them.

The total of this month's box (roughly) comes to $17.24

BIRCHBOX June 2015 sneak peek...♥

My favorite time of the month...Birchbox sneak peeks of our box!

Also, this month the box designs are so pretty!

Love the gradient colors and I don't care which one I get because I like them all.

There will be 3 designs....And this month's theme is 'Adventure'.

For Box #1 I chose the Skyn Iceland Eye Gels as my Sample Choice

This box will include:

Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle

Marcelle BB Cream Golden Glow

COOLA Classic SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face

Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

Emi Jay Printed Hair Tie

Marcelle Mini Waterproof Eyeliner

First off, super excited to be receiving a 6 item box!

And I really really like what I see!

I finally got the Beauty Protector Detangler ♥

For Box #2 I chose the Dr. Jart Micro Water as my Sample Choice

This Box will include:

Supergoop! Everyday SPF 50 with Cellular Response Technology

Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Micro Water

Pura Vida Lace Headband

Coastal Scents Revealed 3 Palette Quad Sampler

Klorane Shampoo with Mango Butter

Klorane Conditioning Balm with Mango Butter

Marcelle Mini Waterproof Eyeliner 

Wow wow ! This one is a 7 item box!

Really happy with the contents of this box as well.

A headband is included...Oooo ♥

For Box #3 I reserved the Guest Editor Box

'The Tig Box' will include:

Marcelle BB Cream Golden Glow

Real Chemistry Luminous 3-Minute Peel

Harvey Prince Hello Body Cream

Oribe Cote d'Azur Fragrance

Davines SU Hair & Body Wash

Yes, I now have 3 boxes...It's because I took advantage of a new subscription promo last month.

I'm still waiting on my free Beauty Blender.

I'll probably cancel this account next month or so.

But anyways, I elected the Guest Editor Box of the month, The Tig Box.

Excited for everything but the Real Chemistry Peel.

It's not a favorite of mine but I'll still use it.  Or maybe my sister might try?

Did you check your possible box contents?

Remember, they aren't official until the 10th every month, so it's possible some items might change.

All 3 boxes shipped for me but I'll be getting them days apart.

I should be getting my first box by the end of this week ♫

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