BIRCHBOX January 2016 ::Sample Choice & Featured Box:: ♥

Here is the sample choice video for January 2016.

Although somewhat pointless since the sample choice window has closed...but I'll post it anyways!

For January 2016 you had a choice between these 3 products:

Eyeko Fat Liner

TONYMOLY tint

IPKN Flash Cream Radiant Primer

(I believe the latter 2 are Korean products)

OR you could opt for the featured box this month, the Korean Beauty Box.

'The Korean Beauty Featured Box' will include:

RE:P Bio Fresh Mask with Real Calming HErb

Goodal Waterrest First Essence

Goodal Yerba Mate Bubble Peeling Packette

Goodal Yerba Mate Cleansing Foam Packette

Manefit Beauty Planner Cucumber Soothing + Moisturizing sheet mask

IPKN Flash Cream Radiant Primer

TONYMOLY Delight Tony Tint in Red

Here's an unboxing of the Featured Box.

I knew right away I would select the featured box!

It offers 7 products plus several face sheets/masks.

And I've heard so many good things about Korean beauty especially for the skincare.

I'm so excited to get this!

What did you pick??

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

The December sample choice video has been up for a while now but I'm just now getting to posting this.  Been very busy here!

I love the white box--very wintery and hello~ Lorelei's hair is amazing!  I see hints of purple!

December Sample Choice:

Coastal Scents Eyeshadow duo or Hair volumizing spray.

They said EVERY box will get an eyeshadow sample so even if you pick the hairspray sample you're still getting an eyeshadow, you just won't know which color you'll get.

I went ahead and picked a shade for myself (since I don't use volumizing hair products).

I picked the first sample--the one with the teal green and gold!

That teal shadow looks very pretty and I don't own that color.

OR you can opt for the Featured box this month which is the 

'Winter Essentials Featured Box' and it will include:

Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek stain - Forever Peach

Coastal Scents StyleEYES Palette - GlamourEYES

eSalon Perfect Ending

derma e Microdermabrasion Scrub

Juara coconut Illipe Hand and Nail Balm

Chuao Chocolate Cinnamon Cereal Smooch

The featured box comes with a bonus chocolate!! I'm hoping the regular boxes get one too♥ I remember last year we got one and I really enjoyed it.

BIRCHBOX PLUS ADD-ONS

I really love the upgrade options this month but I found them all to be pricey.

That Umbra organizer box was on my mind but...I found it pricey.

Then I totally thought about getting the Rifle Paper Co. Calendar but at $22? I don't know...

I think I'll stick with my personalized calendar next year like I did for this year.

So although the options were great, I didn't pick anything.  And I believe as of now most of these are sold out.  Did you upgrade this month?

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

Sample choices and the featured box for November have been revealed!

Check out the video above.

(Oooo I love the box design this month)

November Sample Choice♥

Birchbox released their own line of Make-up called LOC (Love Of Color) and Beauty Vlogger Tati from Glam Life Guru helped create and collaborate with their first collection.

For sample choice we will be able to pick one of the above:

LOC One & Done (eye)Shadow sticks in 'On Point' or 'Impress Me'

LOC Vibrant Matte Lipsticks in 'First Kiss' 'Glam Life' or 'Wildest Dreams'

From watching the video swatches these look creamy and smooth.

I'm especially interested in the Berry colored lipstick since I don't one in that color.

Or you can opt for the Guest Editor Box this month which is also by Tati.

The featured box 'Birchbox x Glam Life Guru' will include:

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

Shiseido Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate

Jouer Lip Enhancer

Avene Hydrance Optimale Hydrating Serum

LOC One & Done Shadow Stick in 'Day Trip'

Which will you pick for next month?

I'm still debating...I really want to try the Berry shade lipstick and get the awesome flower box.

But this featured box is really good too--high value items but a bit skincare heavy.

BIRCHBOX PLUS ADD-ONS

This month is a Birchbox Plus Takeover by BaubleBar.

A variety of their jewelry is available at an exclusive price to be added to your box if you want to upgrade.  I hardly wear jewelry so this is an easy pass for me.

Will you be upgrading?

Sample choice is October 27th but don't forget about early access!

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

Sneak peeks for October are up!

Check out the video!

This month, Birchbox is supporting Breast Cancer research by teaming up with by teaming up with Estee Lauder companies.  And also, sample choice!

These are the featured boxes this month.

The featured box "Power Pose Box" will include:

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Darphin Stimulskin Plus Multi-Corrective Divine Cream
Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Synchronized Complex II
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm

The featured box "Game Face Box" will include:

Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash
-linique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+
Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme Global Anti-Aging Crème
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Prescriptives False Eyelashes Plush Mascara

I will pass on the featured boxes this month. 

It's very heavy on skin care and I really don't need that Smashbox primer which is included in both boxes.

Sample choice is exciting for me this month!

All mascaras!

These are our sample choices.

The mascara choices this month are:

W3LL PEOPLE Expressionist Mascara

Benefit Roller Lash Super Curling & Lifting Mascara

Benefit They're Real! Lengthening Mascara

STILA Huge Extreme Lash Mascara

I'm super excited!  I've been DYING to try the new Benefit Roller Lash mascara, so that will be my choice this month.  I own the W3LL PEOPLE mascara and I've tried the They're Real! mascara in the past.  Sample choice emails go out on the 29th but don't forget early access!

BIRCHBOX PLUS ADD-ONS

I normally don't upgrade with add-ons but this month is looking good!

Totally love the ban.do agenda book and the candle.

I debated and decided to add the ban.do agenda book to my box!

Will you upgrade this month?

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

September sample choice was revealed a few days back but I'm just now finally getting to posting this.  The box design this month was created by 'mood boards' that Birchbox requested subscribers to submit!  I think it's so pretty ♥

SAMPLE CHOICE

Sample Choice

Davines Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner packet

POP Beauty eyeshadow trio

Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Brow Pencil in Medium Brown

Dr. Brandt pores no more Cleanser

Oooo...tough choice for me this month.  I'm deciding between the shampoo/conditioner, brow pencil or the facial cleanser.  I also canceled one of my accounts so I'm back to one account.

I need to make a good choice!

FEATURED BOX

Featured Box

'Customer Favorites Box' will include:

Beauty Protector Protect & Shampoo

Beauty Protector Protect & Condition

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

Harvey Prince Hello perfume

Macelle Mini Waterproof Eyeliner - Mulberry

The 'Customer Favorites Box' is compiled of products that have 10,000 or more customer reviews!

I've already tried 4/6 products in this box so I'll be passing this month.

BIRCHBOX PLUS ADD-ONS

Add-Ons to upgrade your BB for September are:

Birchbox Exclusive Yay! Tote $28 $24

Kitsch "Love" Cuff Bracelet $30 $24

Isaac Jacobs Acryclic Makeup Organizer $27 $22

La Mer Collections Crystal Charm Necklace $78 $28

ban.do Mobile Charger $30 $25 (sold out)

Birchbox Makeup Brush set + pouch $26 (sold out)

LAQA & Co. Charm School Kit $24 $20

stila Look at Me Lipstick Trio $35 $20

Vasanti Eye wonder bundle $59 (sold out)

Peripera Peri's Tint Water & Balm Best Friend Kit $36 $20 (sold out)

See anything you want to add this month?

I'll be passing this month.

Besides, all the good ones are sold out.

Sample choice emails go out on the 27th but early access is 26th!

Now to decide which sample to get... Hmmmm...

BIRCHBOX August 2015 ::Sample Choice Emails:: ♥

Aaah my posts are not going up on time!

Sample choice emails went out on Tuesday for early access and Wednesday for everyone else.

This month we get to pick 1 of 4 products OR the guest editor box which features Nicole Richie this month ♥  Lucky me, I have two accounts with Birchbox so I typically opt for the Guest Editor box on one account and choose a sample on the other.  

Can I just say that the Nicole Richie box looks awesome??

I'm excited to find out which OPI polish shade I'll get in my box.

And here are the 4 samples to choose from this month.

(of course you can choose NOT to pick and be surprised)

I went for the R+Co Dry Shampoo because I love dry shampoo and this looks like a decent size.

What did you pick??

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

I love Birchbox sneak peeks!

The video was uploaded today and I'm really excited for August ♥

And check out the box design--it's a pool!  Super cute.

Sample Choice

R+CO Death Valley Dry Shampoo

Air Repair Complexion-Boosting moisturizer

RUSK volumizing mousse

COOLA SPF30 Organic makeup setting spray

The choices next month go across the board--hair products, face, setting spray.

Only one stands out to me, the R+CO dry shampoo ♥

The Guest Editor Box for August is curated by Nicole Richie ♥♥

'The Birchbox x Candidly Nicole Guest Editor Box' will include:

St. Tropez Gradual Tan in Shower lotion

dr. brandt microdermabrasion skin exfoliant

LAQA cheeky lip tints in 'Humble Brag'

Rene Furterer Lissea Leave-in smoothing fluid

OPI Fall/Winter 2015 Venice collection 

(Subscribers will receive one of the following shades: dusty peach, rose-gold, charcoal or deep red)

I'm loving both the sample choices and the featured box for August.

Nicole Richie curated a really good box.

And have you seen her show, "Candidly Nicole"? 

I've seen it a few times before and it's hilarious.

Add-ons to upgrade your BB for August are:

ban.do Sunnies Canvas tote $20 $18

Sunnylife Luxe Towel $55 $38

Native Union Portable Speaker $38 $24

Pura Vida bracelets style pack $45 $22

La Mor collections crystal charm necklace $78 $28

bkr Glass water bottle 16oz in Orange $30 $24

Some of these add-ons are tempting but it's another pass for me.

I really love the towel but $38 is a bit steep...

Will you be upgrading next month?

Sample choice emails go out on the 28th!

But with early access you can pick a day earlier. 

BIRCHBOX JuLY 2015 ::Sample Choice Emails:: ♥

Don't forget--sample choice emails went out today for early access!

This month we get to choose a color of our sample.

The featured box, 'Beachy & Bright Box' looks awesome too.

What will you choose?

I chose the 'Beachy & Bright' Box on one account (includes the 'Bella' bright pink shade) and chose the 'Venezia' (bright coral) on my other account. I'm really excited to try this lip product out.

I don't normally wear bright colors but since it's summer I'm stoked to wear it!

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 ♫