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 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 #2 contents for February 2015 ♥

This month my (2) boxes shipped a few days apart but I ended up receiving them together on the same day!

I have 2 Birchbox accounts (Thanks to an awesome yearly subscription deal which brings the $10/month down to around $7.99/month)

On one account I chose the Guest Editor Box of the month,.

This month it was the "Rent the Runway - All In The Details Box".

That post is right here.

On my other account, (this post) I went with the 'regular' monthly box.

For this month's sample choice I chose the Marcelle make-up Remover.

I think the box design is so fun and cute!

I'm really enjoying the different designs each month ♥

Introduction card.

They threw in a promo for the new curling mascara by benefit.

I LOVE benefit cosmetics and they actually sampled this mascara this month.

I was hoping to get it in my box but I didn't :(

Sad panda over here...

A first look.

I was pleased to see that my make-up remover sample was a lot bigger than I imagined.

yay!

Marcelle Gentle Make-Up Remover

So happy to have this! I just ran out of my other make-up remover sample by Clinique, which by the way worked great! But I wanted to try this one to see if it works even better before I purchase a full size of the Clinique remover.

My Sample Value $5.00

(Full size value $15.00)

amika Nourishing Mask

This is a hair mask.  

I have an opened full size hair mask right now so I won't be using this one just yet.

I've heard nothing but great things about amika so I'm pumped!

My Sample Value $4.00

(Full size value $12.00)

COOLA Face SPF 30 Unscented Matte Tint

I was confused at first because it sounded like a sunscreen lotion.

Then the description said it was tinted...and now I see on the bottle that this is a BB Cream.

Oh! ok, so it's a BB cream with SPF 30...

anyways, yay!  My past BB creams are all so tiny in size, I was just running out.

I hope the shade compliments my skin tone.

My Sample Value $3.60

(Full size value $36.00)

Harvey Prince - scent*Sincerely*

Perfume sample.

At first when I started beauty subscriptions, I wasn't all too excited about getting perfume samples.

But y'know what?  I kind of like getting them now.

I have quite the collection-- I have 8 samples right now and I like alternating between them.

I discovered a new favorite too!

As for this one, it smells girly but a very fresh/clean scent.

Does that make sense? like just-outta-the-shower-freshness scent.

Hard to explain...

My Sample Value $1.65

(Full size value $55.00)

eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner - color*black*

Another eyeliner...!

But this one is new for me.  It's a liquid eyeliner in a pen-form.

Super easy to apply and it's very juicy.

So far it seems to be long lasting.

I read online it's best to store this eyeliner vertically with the tip pointing down.

My Sample Value $16.00

(Full size value $16.00)

Overall, I'm happy and satisfied.

But there were better boxes out there.

This month they had a total of 61 box variations.

Some people got to sample the new benefit curling mascara and some even got a beauty blender!

Box envy for sure...but I may get one in a future box.

Here's to hoping!

The total value for this month's box (roughly) comes to $30.25

Wow, value-wise this box was great!

I'm surprised it had a higher value than the Rent the Runway box!

^_^