I should start by saying I’m more than excited to have received my first Birchbox in the mail today. So excited that I had to start typing this post right away. I’ve had my eyes on Birchbox since the subscription first came on the scene and members began sharing videos of the goodies they received each month. For the longest time I wasn’t sure if it was worth it because of the size of the samples. Petty, I know. After having received my first box I’m convinced that it’s WELL worth the $10 a month.
I’m not sure what I'm more excited about trying product that I've never heard of or that I’ve only seen in product review videos. Honestly the BirchBox point system maybe what I’m excited about most. Because I try so many different products its great knowing that I’m building points towards a possible free full size product.
I tried my hardest not to look at any previews on Twitter or Instagram I genuinely wanted to be surprised by the samples I received and I semi succeeded? It was hard to do once I received an email telling me my box was on the way. I made it though! And I can’t wait to share with y’all what I got and how I’m feeling about the box thus far.
LOC (BB Exclusive)
One & Done Shadow Stick (Smoke screen) |Full size, $10
“From Birchbox’s new brand: ceaseless, waterproof shadow with shades curated by YouTube beauty star Tati Westbrook.”
*SIGH* I really wanted to like this.
Let me preface by saying I follow Tati on all her social media avenues and I watch her videos on YouTube faithfully so I knew prior to receiving my box I knew that a product from her collection was going to included in this box. I was genuinely excited to try one of her products, her make up tutorials are flawless along with everything else about her so I just knew whatever I received from her collection was going to be on point. When I opened my box and saw the color I received I wasn’t thrilled, but I told myself with the holidays right around the corner I can make this work.
Everything was all good until I took the top off and saw that the tip of my shadow stick was damaged. This is where I took my first deep sigh, that moment where you’re super excited to open something then you notice something's wrong with it. I figured the damage wasn’t that bad maybe the box was on something heated and it melted? I told myself I could deal with a smudged shadow stick for Tati I could make it work. When I tried to swatch it is when things got rough.
I didn’t even get to swatch it as soon as I tried the tip broke completely off! So there’s that...honestly at this point I’m more inclined to try her lip products than the shadow sticks. I’m just more of a lip product kind of gal if I’m wearing any makeup on my eyes its either very neutral or just mascara. So the fact that this was a total fail is really pushing me towards giving her lip products a try to see how they hold up. Keep y'all posted on that.
theBalm Cosmetics
FratBoy|Full size, $21
“This talc-free, finely ground blush and shadow formula gives skin a fresh radiance that makes you look young, and feel, young.”
Talk about cute! theBalm Cosmetics is always on point with their product designs and packaging. Since I lean more toward neutral shadows this color is semi perfect on days when I don't want too much color on my lips or I’m just feeling fancy. As a blush? Naaah I’m not with it I won’t be out here looking like a clown for the sake of trying new make up. Not I.
Dr. Jart+
Water Replenishment Mask|Full size, $7.50
“This refreshing cotton sheet mask is loaded with a hydrating serum great for nourishing dry, parched skin.”
The face mask junkie in me jumped out my body when I saw not only a sheet mask in my first box, but a Dr. Jart sheet mask. This is my second favorite item I’ve received in this box, we haven’t gotten to the first. Shortly after I signed up for Birchbox I began browsing through the products on their site and most of the products added to my "Holiday Wish list" are Dr. Jart products. I can’t wait to get back to let you know if its worth the hype.
Touchable Curl Cream|Full size, $24
“This innovative formula combines the silky texture of a serum with the light hold of a cream.”
I’m not going to say too much about this because I’m currently doing a braid out using this product so I’ll give a more detailed review on this in that post. I will tell you that I feel so-so about this.
Beenigma
All In One Face Cream|Full size, $69-129
“This bee venom and Manuka honey cream helps reduce lines and wrinkles. Careful: do not use if you have a bee allergy."
This hands down my favorite product from this month’s box. It literally melts on my face like whipped butter. Being that it’s so light a little goes a long way, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to put more on. Its smells good, it feels good and something is telling me the full sized will last me for a while. If I do purchase the full size I’d definitely buy it through Birchbox because I know I’d received points for my purchase.
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