My first BirchBox is here!
BirchBox is another monthly beauty box subscription.
It is $10/month. (tax applies to some states and it applies to WA, so I pay $10.86)
BirchBox is very similar to Ipsy. Many subscribers like to compare the two since they are similar in price and content. You can YouTube "battle of the boxes" and watch
some entertaining unboxing reviews.
There is a bit of a difference though.
I feel that ipsy samples more make up whereas BirchBox samples more skincare/haircare/bodycare and make-up. I may be wrong but I also feel that BirchBox is a bit more high-end...
But them I'm still newly subscribed so what do I know!
I pay $10.86 (tax inc)/month..HOWEVER, just today, BirchBox sent out an email about a very limited time offer on a yearly subscription discount. I took it!
It was 20% off a year subscription, which comes down to $7.33/month ($7.99 with tax).
Holy crap that is awesome!!
I should also mention that BirchBox has an awesome point system.
You can earn points by writing reviews of your samples every month or by referring friends.
You also get points when you purchase from their site.
Each review is 10pts=$1.00. So for 5 product reviews a month, you're earning $5.00!
Points can be used to purchase full size items from their online shop and they have a million products. I also earned 100 points from signing up at the beginning, so I started with a $10.00 credit already. I'm now up to $20.00 in credits from reviewing and upgrading to a yearly subscription.
So anyway, this month BirchBox partnered with RED--for AIDS awareness.
The mailer box was red (see above). They encouraged people to instagram, tweet a photo of their box this month with #shaRED. For every post/hashtagged photo, they donate $1 to the aids foundation. how cool is that?
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer *SPF 20 in 'Sand'
I feel that this is a pretty high end brand. And this was a generous sample size!
At first I thought this was a concealer..but it's a 'tinted' moisturizer!
I tried it and I really like it. It blends very well so a little goes a long way.
And the added tint helps give you a 'glow'.
My Sample Value $34.00
(Full size value $43.00)
Wow, this is the best item in the box. A whopping $34.00 and it's an item I love!
*happy dance*
Perlier Absolute Comfort Body Butter *white almond
I love lotion, hand creams, body butters, etc.
This one smells sooo good! I like the consistency too...not sticky or greasy at all.
My Sample Value ~$2.50
(Full size value $34.46)
Bain de Terre Color Therapy Styling Oil *argan oil & passion flower
I love hair oil. Love love! I have the thickest driest hair..and with it being colored it's even worse...
this oil is amazing! It instantly made my hair look healthier and it smells so good.
I wish the sample size was bigger...I'm going to run out so fast. I'm totally buying the full size!
My Sample Value ~$2.00
(Full size value $14.00)
theBalm cosmetics Cindy-Lou manizer
This is a fun versatile product. It comes in this peachy pink hue.
It's an all-in-one highlighter--used to add color or a subtle glow.
You can use it on your cheekbones as a blush, an eye shadow, or anywhere on your face really.
I had fun with this one. I'm not much of a blush wearer but I loved this as an eye shadow!
Sample was super tiny...but enough for me to sample it out. Definitely want to purchase a full size in the future.
My Sample Value FREE
(Full size value $24.00)
dr. brandt pores no more vacuum cleaner
this is an at-home treatment for blackheads. After you apply a thin layer to an area, it dries and crystallizes into a blue mask. Rinse it off with warm water.
I, surprisingly don't have very many blackheads and I couldn't find an area to try.
I tried my nose. It was very simple to use. As far as it's effectiveness, I couldn't tell.
I did find the smell to be a bit strong but it would've been from trying it directly on my nose.
I have heard great things from this brand though. Just not too relevant to me.
My Sample Value ~$5.00
(Full size value $45.00)
Chuao Chocolatier ChocoPod *Pop Corn Pop
This was an added bonus treat. They come in about 8 different flavors.
I got the Pop Corn Pop--it has pop rocks in it!!
It was surprising good, and I usually prefer my chocolates plain.
My Sample Value $1.00
(Full size value $9.95 for 8 assorted ChocoPods)
I was so impressed with my first BirchBox this month!
A lot of new products and genres to try.
I do wish that it came with one more make-up sample though.
This month's total value (roughly) comes to $44.50
I'm already excited for next month's box♥
