Birchbox 10

at Monday, January 28, 2013 | 0 comments

With three unboxings in a row, I am definitely in a subscription box frame of mind. I planned on doing a beauty product post today but I want to do a subscription box themed post. Since I have to wait to unbox my beauty boxes on my blog until February I thought I'd do a beauty box themed post.

My Birchbox vs. Ipsy matchup definitely ended up in Ipsy's favorite BUT that doesn't mean Birchbox is all bad. To show you all what I mean I am posting my favorite 10 products from my 4 months of Birchbox subscription.


Birchbox:
Type: Beauty Box
Cost: $10/month includes shipping
What is it?: Every month you receive a box of 4-6 beauty and lifestyle products. Each month there are about 30+ different boxes that you might be sent which makes each month a surprise. Birchbox is a great forum to learn about and discover new products and brands. Birchbox has a points system given when a subscription plan is purchased, reviewing products, and buying full-size products in their shop. Every 100 points can be used as $10 off. Use my referral code to get started but know that Birchbox has a waiting period of usually 4-5 weeks.

For some reason (probably based on my answers to my Birchbox profile actually...) 4 of the best products I have received from Birchbox have been haircare related. I swear my hair isn't a mess but these products have unexpectedly wooed me.

#1- Number 4 Clarifying Shampoo:
The only January box product that won my BB vs. Ipsy matchup has turned into a fav for me. I also love my Bumble and Bumble Sunday shampoo but I could see the myself spending $32 on the full-size Number 4 shampoo when I run out of the sample size (and Bb Sunday shampoo). This shampoo sample is big- smells great- and actually works! That is a win!

#2- amika Obliphica Nourishing Mask:
I was bummed back in December when I got this-I mean a conditioner foil packet?!? Then surprise, surprise this stuff is amazing! This is a great product that I use bi-weekly or so, it makes my hair feel amazing! I'm not sure I would shell our $40 for the full-size but after almost two months I STILL have product left in my sample so I have time to decide.

#3- twistband:
I know some people wouldn't be or aren't excited to see a hair-tie in their Birchbox but I was stoked. I really wanted to try one out since so many people love them. I have to say I am a fan. My 100s of black hairties are in retirement due to this one product. I use it all the time and it doesn't pull on my hair or create creases when I take it out. I don't love the color but meh noone notices. FYI for those interested it does stretch out but that doesn't affect it as in being too loose.

#4- Lulu Organics® Lavender + Clary Sage Hair Powder:
My all time favorite sample from Birchbox came in my first box back in September. I wasn't thrilled with the idea of getting some Hair powder but after using it once I realized its full worth. The tiny packet I received it in lasted months! Yes, I said months- a little goes a long way with this product! I've tried some dry shampoos before and have found spray ones cost a bunch and are only good for a couple uses, and other powders smell too much, don't work, or make your hair chalky. This one, however, is amazing! It de-greases your hair when their isn't time for a shower AND it makes your hair completely ready for styling AND it smells like Lavender aka amazing! How amazing was this product for me? I bought the full-size for $30 at the Birchbox shop and it was worth every cent!



I have also received some amazing products for my eyes. Check it:

#5- theBalm® cosmetics Mary-Lou Manizer:
I love this sample- it comes in adorable packaging and I think sample is a hard word for this since it will last me a really long time. This makeup is a highlighter, eyeshadow, and an all-over shimmer but I mainly use it as an eyeshadow. I use this all the time and love it. The nude color is great- it adds a little shimmer on my eye without being over the top. I love it.

#6- Lashem Measurable Difference Lash Gel Serum-
This is kind of a strange favorite. Honestly, I haven't fully tried it AND I don't know how well it works so why a fav? I've always wanted to try a eyelash grower and would never be able to because they cost so much money. Thanks to Birchbox I was able to try something I never would have on my own.

#7- ModelCo FIBRE LASHXTEND Lengthening Mascara:
FULL SIZE SAMPLE!!! There is so much to say about how great this sample is! I keep it in my purse 24/7 as an always there mascara with a mirror attached! How genius to have a mirror ON your mascara? I also love this because I have never tried a fibre mascara and I loved it. This adds little fibers to your lashes which extends them and makes them look super long and awesome. Love, love, love this product that technically cost me $2 in my October box. Will I buy the full size... uh duh I GOT a full-size in my box!


Here's some other random items I've loved over the past 4 months!

#8- Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentrè (24-Hour Miracle Cream):
Didn't love my first box (back in September) but I ended up falling for this cream. Reviews 'round the internet are screaming their praises over this French cream! And I see why! I received 2 foil packets which ended up swaying me to buy the full-size for $16. This cream is now my daily facial lotion! Not only is this product light and super moisturizing but it is a make-up artist's fav as a primer (aka face lotion) AND makeup remover. That's right, this bugger removes makeup! I ran out of makeup remover for a few days and I used this as a remover myself and it totally works. Craziness!

#9- Aerie Shimmer:
I have a million perfume samples and hate getting them in my Birchbox! So when I saw this November I didn't think much about it- but I love it. It smells fantastic and when I finally sift through my samples (Perfume-a-rama posts to come) I can see myself getting a full bottle of this. Light and airy and wonderful!


#10- Chuao Chocolatier ChocoPod:
So random as this is a food in my box but I can't help what I love. I got the Salted Chocolate Crunch in my box (toasted breadcrumbs with sea salt in dark chocolate) and it was yum, yum, yum! Then in my Love with Food box I received  Firecracker (chipotle caramel fudge dotted with popping candy and salt in dark chocolate) and I realized how much I need this in my life! Birchbox shop sells the assorted 7-set in their shop for $7.95 which is cheaper than anywhere else even straight from Chuao. They are sold out right now but I am waiting on the wait list to get my hands on these 50-60 cals yumminess! I plan on having one a week to satisfy my sweet tooth!
So there you have it my 10 favs from 4 months! There are more favs too (had a great lotion, nail polish, etc.) and hope I have 5 more to add when I get my next box in a few weeks! Check out my 10 favs at Birchbox now!

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