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 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, 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, 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 early reveal ::Sample Choice & Featured Box:: ♥

Birchbox released their June 2015 sneak peek video today!

It feels super early.

Check it out and see what our Sample Choices are this month.

First off, ALL subscribers will receive this:

Eyeko Fat Liquid Eyeliner

I'm not totally positive but this looks like the full size!

I'm currently using the Eyeko Skinny Eyeliner and loving it.

I'm so psyched to be getting another one, with a fatter tip.

I'm betting this one will be easier to apply.

For June, there will be 4 different choices to pick from.

(You can also choose NOT to pick one and be surprised)

OR

You can choose The Guest Editor Box of the month.

The 4 Sample Choices this month are:

COOLA Mango Body Sunscreen SPF 50

Supergoop! Everyday SPF 50

Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

Dr. Jart+ Dermaclear Microwater

I'm not too excited about the sunscreens but I'm totally eyeing the Eye Gels and Microwater.

I could always use some help with undereye puffiness...and I enjoy testing out different make-up removers.

The Guest Editor Box this month was curated by The Tig, 

(A Blog/Website founded by Actress Meghan Markle.)

Check it out!

Great info on everything from Food to Fashion to Beauty to Travel.

This month's Guest Editor Box "The Tig Box" will include:

Eyeko Fat Liquid Liner

Real Chemistry 3-Minute Peel

Harvey Prince Hello Body Creme

Oribe Cote d'Azur Fragrance

Davines Su Hair and Body Wash

Honestly, I'm a bit underwhelmed by the curated box this month.

The Real Chemistry peel has already been in box combinations for a while, not to mention that it was a sample choice last month.  I find it odd that they would include such a repeat item.

I'm also surprised they included the Eyeko Fat Eyeliner in the Guest Box as well.

At this point, I'm not too sure what I will choose.

I'm leaning toward the Skyn Iceland Eye Gels and the Microwater.

What do you think about the choices this month?

Sample choice emails will go out on May 27th.

But don't forget early access!

BIRCHBOX May 2015 blogger reveal & sneak peek ::Birchbox + Cupcakes and Cashmere:: ♥

Today, Birchbox revealed the secret blogger they are teaming up with for the month of May!

Cupcakes and Cashmere is a blogger that I was not aware of but after visiting her site, I'm hooked!

She does everything from fashion, food, home decor, etc.

She has curated ALL the samples for May.

In the video above she shares a few of her favorites that just might be in your box this month.

(This is going to be a good month!)

A few samples that might be in your box:

TOCCA Eau de Parfum - *Isabel*

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

Living Proof. Restore Instant Repair

Benefit Cosmetics The Porefessional

Wow!  Seriously, these are all great samples and I'd be happy with any of them.

ESPECIALLY the Shiseido...  

BIRCHBOX May 2015 early reveal ::Sample Choice & Featured Box:: ♥

May 2015 sample choices have been revealed for Birchbox!

Check out the video.

For May, there will be 4 choices to pick from (you can also choose NOT to pick one).

OR

You can choose the Featured Box: Beauty Solutions, an already curated box.

The 4 Sample Choices this month are:

Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Oil Treatment (for hair)

Harvey Prince Sea/Salt Hair Mist

Naobay Oxygenating Cream Moisturizer

Real Chemistry Luminous 3-Minute Peel

The Featured Box: Beauty Solutions will include:

W3LL PEOPLE The Expressionist Mascara in Black

Number 4 Blow Dry Lotion

Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel

Cotz Flawless Complexion SPF 50

Juara Candlenut Body Butter

Sample choice emails go out on April 28th. But there's also early access!

What are you hoping to reserve this month? Or will you keep it a surprise?

I'm hoping to reserve the Macadamia hair oil on one account and the Featured box on my other account.  The Featured Box is looking really good--the W3LL PEOPLE mascara is calling my  name!

BIRCHBOX April 2015 early reveal ::Sample Choice & Guest Editor Boxes:: (Part 1) ♥

Yes♥

The day is finally here.

Birchbox Curated Box & Sample Choice & Birchbox Plus has been revealed!

I've been stalking their Youtube channel for days.

Here's what we know!

For this month's Guest Editor Box, Birchbox partnered with AMC for MAD MEN♥

So.Awesome!  

All the deets are in the video above but I wanted to break it down a bit.

This month they will not have 1 but 2 different MAD MEN Boxes.

MAD MEN INSPIRED BOX - "THE NEW YORK BOX"

"The New York Box" will include:

Liz Earle Eyebright

CARGO Water-Resistant Blush - Los Cabos

Anastasia Beverly  Hills Clear Brow Gel Mini

Beauty Protector Protect & Oil Argan Oil

Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream - Blueberry

MAD MEN INSPIRED BOX - "THE CALIFORNIA BOX"

"The California Box" will include:

Laqa & Co. Lip Lube Pencil - Honeypot

Cynthia Rowley Beauty Brightening Illuminator

CLEAN Original - Perfume sample

12 Benefits Instant Healthy Hair Treatment

Not Soap, Radio Body Wash - Bathing with Sharks

SAMPLE CHOICE

This month's sample choices are:

Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip & Cheek Stain

pop Eye Shadow Palette

Jouer Blush

Wow this is a super exciting month!!

How cool is it that they are partnering up for a MAD MEN themed box??

And not one but TWO choices...

o boy--the OCD in me wants one of each...

But I think I will go with the "California Box" on one account and choose the Jane Iredale Lip Stain for my other account.  That's if they don't sell out before I get my Sample Choice Email.

The Birchbox PLUS add-ons have also been revealed but I will make a separate post on that.

I feel so giddy! I'm just really loving this month's theme!

O, and did you see those box design? LOVE♥