Birchbox is a monthly subscription box that cost $10 a month. This is one of the few subscription boxes I have a subscription with.
Product: Harvey Prince ageless body creme. It's infused with a grapefruit-sandalwood fragrance, this lotion leaves skin feeling silky-smooth. Massage generously into skin, focusing on dry spots like elbows and knees. Full size retails for $22
Verdit: Hit! I'm a hoarder of all types of skin moisturizers. I love body lotions and cremes. Plus, this one smells amazing!
Verdit: Hit! I'm a hoarder of all types of skin moisturizers. I love body lotions and cremes. Plus, this one smells amazing!
Product: Amika Perk Up dry Shampoo. Weightless spray in the brand's signature Obliphica scent that refreshes hair sans residue. Shake can and hold 8-10 inches from head. Spritz roots, then massage through strands. Full size retails for $21
Verdict: Miss! I'm not a dry shampoo person. I don't like the way they make my hair feel. I'd rather just take the few extra minutes to wash my hair. I won't even be opening this product.
Verdict: Miss! I'm not a dry shampoo person. I don't like the way they make my hair feel. I'd rather just take the few extra minutes to wash my hair. I won't even be opening this product.
Product: Marcelle BB creme Golden Glow. A multitasker from the Chicago- founded brand rich in antioxidants and hydrating aloe. Smooth a dime-sized amount over clean skin and blend thoroughly. Works for all skin types. This product is a birchbox exclusive. Meaning, you can only get it from birchbox.com right now.
Verdict: Miss! I don't use BB creams at all. I try to stay away from any hydrating or moisturizing products that are tinted. It's just not my thing.
Verdict: Miss! I don't use BB creams at all. I try to stay away from any hydrating or moisturizing products that are tinted. It's just not my thing.
Product: Cailyn Cosmetics Dissolv'it Makeup Melt Cleansing Balm. Antioxidant cleanser that dissolves waterproof makeup, dirt, and oil while hydrating skin. Massage a quarter-sized amount into dry face until cream softens into an oil, then rinse away. This product is No.1 Beauty Gurus' Favorite. Full size retails for $24-36.
verdict: Hit! I'm actually really excited about this product. I can't wait to use it and see how well it works. I like that it starts as a cream and turns into a oil.
verdict: Hit! I'm actually really excited about this product. I can't wait to use it and see how well it works. I like that it starts as a cream and turns into a oil.
Product: The Balm Cosmetics Staniac in Beauty Queen. Best-selling stain that gives cheeks and lips a sheer, rosy tint. Dot onto cheeks and blend quickly. Sweep over lips to give them a wash of color. Full size retails for $17
Verdict: Hit! I will use this all the time. I love stains that make a statement. This one is a bold color that I can't wait to try out.
Overall: Hit! There are some things in this box I love, and some that I don't. I will use 3 out of the 5 featured products. The 2 products that I won't use, are going to go up onto my swap board. Birchbox included a coupon code for a free book with a $35+ purchase. To get Mindy kaling's book, is everyone hanging out with me, and other concerns, use code MINDY at checkout.
Verdict: Hit! I will use this all the time. I love stains that make a statement. This one is a bold color that I can't wait to try out.
Overall: Hit! There are some things in this box I love, and some that I don't. I will use 3 out of the 5 featured products. The 2 products that I won't use, are going to go up onto my swap board. Birchbox included a coupon code for a free book with a $35+ purchase. To get Mindy kaling's book, is everyone hanging out with me, and other concerns, use code MINDY at checkout.