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 #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 #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 #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.

BIRCHBOX #3 ::Birchbox + Cupcakes and Cashmere:: Contents for May 2015 ♥

This is a delayed post from last month's Birchbox.

I opened a 3rd account to take advantage of the Free BeautyBlender Promo.

Well, the BeautyBlender was supposedly shipped separately but I never received it.

I finally contacted customer service and they said they were out of stock..

But I got an email it was being sent separately! And my promo code was accepted...

I was so bummed out...

So the CS girl let me pick a free item from the bonus shop and I found a white BeautyBlender (opposed to the pink one) and she shipped it overnight to me free of charge. 

She also added a mystery sample pack for the trouble.

I received my blender yesterday so I'm finally posting this unboxing.

Info card.

SHU UEMURA Art of Hair Cleansing Oil Shampoo

Wow, this sample is huge!  

I've read great things about this shampoo.  I believe it's a high end product.

I wish a conditioner sample was included too.

My Sample Value $10.68 for 75ml

CoTZ Flawless Complexion SPF 50

This is a dupe.

I've been using the other one and it works great as a face sunscreen.

My Sample Value $1.45

JUARA Candlenut Body Creme

I think this was also a dupe item.

But it's a very nice body creme and now I have more!

My Sample Value $1.72

Prescriptives False Eyelashes Plush Mascara

This is a favorite among some beauty bloggers.

I can't wait to try this one out!

My Sample Value $11.50

Chosungah 22 Flavorful Lipstick

Birchbox started carrying new Korean beauty products.

This is one of them.  Look at the lipstick!

It's a clear orange...but when I apply it to my lips and give it a few minutes, it starts to turn into a light pink shimmer.  See the swatch below.

My Sample Value $18.00 (Full size!)

My BeautyBlender and mystery sample pack that finally arrived yesterday.

BeautyBlender - *Pure*

Unfortunately, this isn't the 'original' beautyblender... I still don't see how they were out of stock when I received a confirmation.  But o well...

This one is the 'pure' beauty blender.  

This item has been trending for some time now and I'll finally get to put it to the test!

My Sample Value $19.95 (Full size!)

whish body butter - *almond*

This is a dupe...I received it a couple months ago.  Although I love whish body butters, the almond scent is too strong for me.  This will go in my giveaway pile.

My Sample Value $3.52

Marcelle BB Cream - Golden Glow

This will be a dupe...I'm actually receiving this BB cream in my June box.

But I feel like you can never have enough BB creams ♥

My Sample Value $3.68

So this is my 3rd account.

Now that I received my blender, I will be canceling this account before it gets charged for the July box.  I'm glad I managed to still get a beauty blender...that was all I needed.

The total value of this box (roughly) comes to $70.50.

That's including the free blender and mystery sample packs.