Birchbox Limited Edition Box ::Gym Bag Heroes:: unboxing ♥

I just realized I never posted my unboxing of the fabulous Birchbox Gym Bag Heroes limited edition box.  Here it is!  The box is so pretty with a hologram lid.♥

My mystery sample pack with my order.

pura vida lace hadband - turquoise

I received an orange one in a previous box and I'm happy to have another!

I actually use them as hair ties.

My Sample Value $2.25

Vasanti exfoliating cleanser 

This is a popular exfoliator and I love it as well.

It's my cleanser at the moment.

My Sample Value $5.67

The info card.

A first look.

Oooo this might be another favorite of mine.

So far I've really enjoyed this box and the babyGapxBirchbox box.

Vapur shades anti-bottle - diamonds

A cool drinking pouch perfect for working out or to carry on the go.

My Sample Value $9.99 (Full size!)

JOHA Stripes earbuds with mic - silver

A decent pair or earphones for me to keep at my computer desk.

My Sample Value $7.95 (Full size!)

banded splash headband - pink

Great for keeping your hair away while working out.

I haven't tried it yet.

My Sample Value $9.98 (Full size!)

pointe studio socks - 2 pairs/pink

Oooo I love these socks!  So comfy!

One comes with grips and one doesn't.

My Sample Value $24.00 (Full size!)

amika perk up dry shampoo

I've been wanting to try this dry shampoo--it's popular within Birchbox.

I love the smell and it works great!

My Sample Value $4.15

Avene cleanance soap free gel cleanser

This is a new product for me and I used it last night! I love it!

It smells great and really cleansed my face.

I'm adding this to my favorites.

My Sample Value $5.00

Eyeko sport waterproof mascara

I love trying out mascara but I'm iffy about this one being waterproof.

It's just so difficult to wash off at the end of the day.

I might pass this along to my sister.

My Sample Value $24.00 (Full size!)

theBalm stainiac - beauty queen

I have a sample size of this and this one is a full size.

A lip and cheek stain.

My Sample Value $17.00 (Full size!)

SAGE&ROW bare shave cream

I'm always down to try new shaving cream. 

I'm kind of over the typical gel cream I buy at the drugstore.

My Sample Value $17.00 (Full size!)

Like I said, wow! This is an amazing box!

So many items are full sized and I love that there was quite a bit of lifestyle items too, not only beauty products.

The total value of this box comes to (roughly) $126.99

I only paid $4.75 after a discount and Birchbox points.

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 #1 ::Beachy & Bright Box:: Unboxing for July 2015 ♥

The featured box this month was the 'Beachy & Bright Box'.

The box is decked out in palm trees and it's a bright yellow/green.

The info card.

A first look.

The featured box came with the stila liquid lipstick in the shade 'bella'.

This month's sample choice was choosing the shade we wanted.

One of the reasons I opted for the featured box is because it came with 'bella', my first choice.

Oribe beach wave & shine spray

I don't wear my hair down too often during the summer but I will give this a try this weekend.

My Sample Value $4.60

Supergoop! sunscreen serum

Not sure how this is different from a normal sunscreen but I'm guessing the formula.

I still have the supergoop! sunscreen lotion I'm using daily so this will wait.

My Sample Value $8.93

JUARA Radiance enzyme scrub

A facial scrub!

Although I found my favorite (suki face scrub) I still love to try new face scrubs.

My Sample Value $4.10

Stila liquid lipstick in 'bella'

Holy cow this is bright!!

I'm wearing it right now and I can't even feel it on my lips.  That's a good thing.

And it really is a lip stain--this thing lasts and it's quite hard to get off actually.

Really like the formula though.  I should see if they offer more subtle shades.

My Sample Value $11.00

theBalm cosmetics bronzer/blush

Not into bronzer...but I think I can use this as an eyeshadow too!

My Sample Value $2.61

Swatches.

I really enjoy this box! 

The lipstick is so much fun to play around with.

The total value of this month's box (roughly) comes to $31.24

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 #3 ::The Tig - Ready, Set, Summer Box:: Unboxing for June 2015 ♥

My final Birchbox this month, the guest editor box.

'The Tig -- Ready, Set, Summer Box'.

And with this box, I closed my third account so I'm back to my original 2 accounts.

A message by Meghan Markle, the actress who curated this month's Guest Editor Box.

The info card.

My secret code for this box was for 20% off a $50+ purchase..

Meh...

A first look.

Davines SU Hair & Body wash

Interesting that it  works for both hair and body.

I like the scent--it's a mild clean scent and this is perfect for a travel or gym bag.

My Sample Value $6.75

Harvey Prince Hello Body Cream

I've mentioned it before but the 'Hello' series is my favorite line by Harvey Prince.

It just smells sooo good.

This is the body cream.

My Sample Value $0.91

Marcelle BB cream - *golden glow*

This is a dupe this month but like I said in my previous post, I'll use this as a bronzer type.

My Sample Value $3.68

Real Chemistry 3-minute Peel

I'm actually not a fan of this product...It works great but I wouldn't apply this to my face.

My sister might give this a try.

My Sample Value $4.80

Oribe Cote d'Azur Eau de Parfum

It's a nice smell and it's quiet fancy.
My Sample Value $2.55

Swatch.

Overall, I thought the featured box was just ok.

A lot of the items were given out in previous months.

It didn't have that 'wow' factor but I'll use at least half of these.

The total value of this box (roughly) comes to $18.69

BIRCHBOX July 2015 ::Sample Choice, Featured Box & BB Plus Add-Ons:: ♥

The July 2015 sneak peek video was posted today!

See what our sample choice, featured box and BB Plus add-ons are this month!

Here is my breakdown.

Sample Choice

Sample choice is going to be a bit different this month.

For July, all subscribers will receive the Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick.

We will get to choose the color we want!

From top to bottom:

Beso (bright red)

Venezia (coral)

Bella (bright pink)

I love the idea that we will be able to pick our color.

We tend to know which shade fits our look the best.

Featured Box

Beachy & Bright Box will include:

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Bella

Juara Enzyme Radiance Scrub

theBalm cosmetics Balm Desert Bronzer/Blush

Oribe Apres Beach Wave & Shine Spray

Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30

The Stila lipstick in Bella will be included in the featured box.

At first I saw a few repeat brands but they are totally new products.

I have the Juara body butter but this is a scrub!

I also have plenty of Supergoop! sunscreen left but this one is a serum.

I'm liking the curated box this month.

We also got a sneak peek of some of the add-ons subscribers can add for a special price to upgrade to a BB plus!  Pretty cool options this month.

Add-On Options

Sunnylife Fouta Towel $36 $24

Sunski Headlands Sunglasses $48 $28

BKR Glass Water Bottle $30 $24

Flash Tattoo Set $44 $24

Hayden Reiss Beach Bud (BB Exclusive) Yellow w/pink Pineapple $34 $24

I'm a bit interested in the Towel.

It's 5 1/2 x 3ft long and I would use it as a picnic blanket.

But at $24, it seems a bit steep.

I own plenty of sunglasses, same with water bottles and $24 is crazy expensive for temporary tattoos.

No need for a wet bag either so it's another pass for me this month.

I won't be adding anything.

Are you going to upgrade next month?

Sample choice emails go out the 25th...but early access is 24th!

I'm hoping to select the 'Beach & Bright' box on one account and the Venezia shade on my other account.  What about you?

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 ♫