Hey Birchbox fans! ย Myย September Birchbox seems to still be sticking to products that fit my needs; and that makes me happy. ย What changes have you noticed in Birchbox since they made their big changes?
This Month I let Birchbox choose my goodsย as opposed to the featured box. ย I haven’t been real in to any of the curated boxes lately, they’ve been rather repetitive to me. ย I’ve been mostly picking the one sample choice option or leaving it entirely open. ย October’s ‘peek’ at the featured box has some pretty good items; but I’m real over glam glow and more than stocked on dry shampoo…so; I am sticking with the Tata Harper sample choice and leaving the rest to Birchbox again.ย Still totally standing by the notion that Birchbox is making a really good effort at selecting products they feel fit the individual [since making the big points changes and such last month.] This is the 4thย month in which Iโve really noticed things like skin care for my acne prone skin, hair products for blondes and my hair type, shades I will actually wear etc. This month I received a favorite product of mine and a few well matched new products to try. ย Iโd love to hear your thoughts on Birchbox since theyโve initiated their changes.
The Box:
The Goods:
Milk Makeup Highlight Stick in Lit: ย Deluxe Mini. ย Full Size $24.00
I love Milk Makeup and I love their ‘sticks’. ย The packaging is oh so cool and the ingredients equally so. ย With mango butter, peach nectar and avocado oils, this highlighting stick gives skin a subtle, dewy sheen and a hydration boost. ย I own three different varieties already butย this version is new to me. ย The formula is super smooth and the sheen is gorgeous. ย I did a swatch below of this highlighter next to ย Milk’s matte bronzer; a favorite product of mine.
from top; Milk highlight stick in ‘lit’an alternate highlighter in the middleย and the matte bronzer (bottom
a closer look at ‘lit’ top (or right)
Avรฉne Thermal Spring Water: ย Travel Size $9.00 ย Full Size $14.00
This hydrating mist is designed to tone, refresh and calm your skin but can also be used as a makeup setting mist. ย I use this stuff like crazy, especially during the hottest months in my dry climate. ย It’s refreshing and feels like it’s replenishing my depleted moisture levels. ย I seem to get less oily when I use this type of mist throughout the day; not allowing my skin to get too dry,ย resulting in more oil production. ย I also find this spray calms my skin from redness, itching and irritation, heat rash, eczema..things of that nature. ย It’s nice to have these on hand and the smaller sizes are really great for travel. ย Any time I fly it messes with my skin really badly, instantly drying it out. ย These are perfect to bring along.
Beauty Protector Protect and Blonde Toning Shampoo: ย Deluxe Sample. ย Full Size $23.00
I LOVE purple shampoo. ย It’s hard keeping blonde at a really cool toned shade and these shampoos work wonders at keeping brassiness at bay. ย I currently use Lush’s Daddy-o, but am really happy to get a product such as this in a subscription box. ย It’s great that it’s from a brand with some excellent products. ย This versionย does contain sulfates though…
Klorane Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover with Soothing Cornflower: ย Travel size. ย Full Size $16.00
This is a nice, gentle eye makeup remover that bainishesย eye makeup easily, while soothing sensitive eye areas. ย It’s a good enough product but I have a huge stash of this stuff…and prefer the pre-saturated eye makeup removing pads from Simple Skincare.
The Organic Pharmacy Double Rose Rejuvenating Face Cream: ย Deluxe Sample. ย Full Size $88.00
I’ve really liked every product that I have tried from this brand. ย This moisturizer has the natural rose scent and is very soothing to your skin. ย It’s designed to promote cell regeneration, soothe all skin types and even reduce broken capillaries. ย It feels a bit too rich for my skin to use by day, but it makes a good softening night treatment.
Thoughts!?
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