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 December 2014 ♥

Yes, I now have 2 Birchbox accounts ^_^

Only because I was gifted a visa gift card from my hubby.

I used the card for several other purchases but decided to open a second account.

Once the gift card runs out I'll probably go back to just 1 account, FYI.

The benefit of having 2 accounts is getting varied boxes each month.

And Birchbox is my favorite sub right now, so why not?

I made sure the profiles for each account were slightly different so I will get different items.

Also, this way I could get myself a monthly box AND a guest editor box each month.

Unfortunately for the upcoming January box, I missed out on the guest editor box.

You can read about that 'fail' over here.

Also, going forward, I'll be referring the boxes to birchbox #1 and birchbox #2.

Really loving the products in my birchbox #2 !!

Looks like I didn't get any duplicates between my 2 boxes.

♥

Vasanti Cosmetics BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator

A face scrub with super tiny micro beads.

And I mean super tiny!  I've never tried a face wash with this kind of texture.

There's no need to scrub hard because the micro beads do their job quite well.

I enjoyed this product!

My Sample Value $5.62

(Full size value $34.00)

Mirenesse iCurl secret weapon 24hr Mascara - color *black*

Oooo I love receiving mascaras!

I didn't open this one yet because I have a mascara I'm currently using.

Mascara needs to be thrown out after 3 months so I didn't want to expose it to air just yet.

But I'm excited to try this.  I'm interested in the unique shaped wand.

My Sample Value $11.60

(Full size value $29.00)

Cynthia Rowley Beauty Creamy Lip Stain - color *Sugar*

I love lip products and I absolutely love this color.

It reminds me of the Manna Kadar lip stain I received in my birchbox #1 this month.

My Sample Value est.$5.00

(Full size value $20.00)

whish shave cream - scent *acai grapefruit*

"A shea butter-packed shaving cream"

This is new to me. I've used the shave gel and shave creams of course but this one was a different kind of texture.  Felt more like a lotion.

Since this is a sample size, I decided to use it only for my armpit shaving.

I liked it and it smelled pretty good.

Although, I don't think I'll ever purchase the full size.  $20 is too much for shaving cream.

My Sample Value $2.92

(Full size value $20.00)

Beauty Protector - Protect & Oil

Hair oil that protects against heat and UV rays.

I LOVE oil hair products.  I've received about 3 different products so far and used them all up.

I have super thick and damaged hair and these oil products have all done amazing things to my hair.

Smells great too!

I wish the sample was bigger.

My Sample Value est.$1.50

(Full size value $25.95)

GAP $10 Gift

Just like my Birchbox #1, I received a $10 GAP coupon code.

It expires mid January so I still have time to redeem it.

I purchased a couple kid clothes with my last one so maybe I'll treat myself to a piece of clothing this time.  I could use a new sweater... ^_^

I was surprised that I got the December box for this account.  I signed up for it right around Christmas time so I thought my first box would be January.

Shipping was rather quick too.  

The total value for this month's box is (roughly) $26.64 ($36.64 with GAP gift)

Every product in this box will be used.

yay!