Last month for my birthday my cousin decided to get all of my aunts and uncles to pitch in and purchase me a year subscription to Birchbox! I have always wanted to do something like Birchbox but just never did. I was so surprised and happy to see the little pink box sitting on my doorstep one afternoon in August!
For those of you who don't know, Birchbox is a monthly subscription service that allows you to sample new beauty products each month! If you really like a product you can even purchase it straight from the
birchbox website! I absolutely love getting my boxes so I thought I would share my thoughts on my items each month!
Amika Blow Up Spray (full prize: $24) - Prior to receiving my box this
month I had actually heard quite a few beauty gurus on youtube rave about this product so I was excited to see it in my September box! The spray claims to "add lift and major shine for the perfect blowout". Although the most does have a heavy floral scent at first it diffuses after a while and leaves just enough fragrance behind after blow drying. After using this product through my hair and concentrating it on the ends it looked significantly healthier, shinier and felt softer!
Eyeko Black Magic Mascara (full size: $24)- The packaging of this mascara was my favorite part! Instead of the typical hard plastic mascara tube, it came in a sample size squeeze tube! But, the actual mascara wasn't a favorite of mine. I found it made my lashes long but stuck together and did not hold the curl.
Dr. Lipp: Original Nipple Balm for Lips (full size: $14.50) - Upon first hearing the name of this product I was a little confused, as one would imagine. It turns out this balm was originally formulated to soothe and moisturize a nursing mother's most sensitive area. It was later found by makeup artists who discovered the balm to be a miracle worker on chapped lips, knees, and elbows. The Dr. Lipp balm is great for any intense dry spots on your body. It worked wonders on my dry, cracked elbows. It's also great to apply and let sink into your lips before lipstick. I cannot wait to whip this product out in the winter when chapped lip season arrives!
Ruffian Nail Lacquer (full size: $10)- This nail lacquer has one of the best formula's I have ever tried. In just one coat my nails were covered and full opaque. The brush is easy to use and just the right size. I personally was not a fan of the metallic green color sent to me, but I would definitely purchase this polish in another color!
Dr. Jart+ Premium BB Cream (full size: $39)- Being someone who likes a medium to full coverage face product, BB creams have never been something that has appealed to me. I have tried drugstore BB creams before and felt like they were just glorified tinted moisturizers. With this in mind I wasn't expecting much from the Dr. Jart BB Cream... boy, was I wrong! This product has wonderful pigmentation with a light, creamy formula. I was so impressed with how flawless my skin looked, yet I felt like I had no face makeup on. The BB cream lasted all day (with the occasional powdering of the T- Zone as per usual ) and it never went flakey or looked separated. If you're looking for a great coverage face product without the heavy, cakey feeling of foundation I would definitely try this out!
