At the end of July subscribers once again had a chance to choose from 2 types of boxes:
- Everyday Girl curated box titled Affordable Luxuries that contained samples of:Number 4™ Super Comb Prep & Protect -Sulfate-free conditioning sprayBenefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Push-Up Liner - Innovative, waterproof gel pen linerAcure Organics Facial Scrub - Gentle exfoliating cleanserNot Soap, Radio Happiness Inducing Body Wash - Lemon-scented, richly foaming gelHarvey Prince Hello - Best-selling citrus-and-floral fragrance
- Lighten Up box - where we had a choice of one out of four makeup samples: theBalm Stainiac; Noir Eyeliner, Laura Geller Cool Lids Cream Eye Shadow in Silver Sands or ModelCo Shimmer Bronzing Powder
It was hard for me to chose because I really wanted to try Benefit's They're Real Push-Up Liner but I did not care for the other samples in the Everyday Girl box. In the end, I did not even have the time to go on website and choose, so my Birchbox turned out to be a total surprise. What did I get?
Take a look:
Full Size : 50 ml - $55
Sample size : 1 ml? ~$1.1
This scent boasts scientific research that helps you defy your skin's natural age-revealing scent. It has notes of : Pink Grapefruit, Pomegranate, Mango, Jasmine, Tuberose, YlangYlang and Sandalwood. It's makers define it as a fresh, sensual, luminous scent. Personally I must agree that it is a great scent. I prefer it to Hello which was very refreshing but also very short lived on my skin. This scent has some sandalwood in it which makes it a little more "durable" without being overpowering. I don't know about research but I love citrusy scents and this one has that grapefruit hint at the beginning which makes me perk up when I use it.
#2 Key West Aloe
Full Size: 6.0 oz. - $12
Sample size: 1 fl. oz. -$2
This lotion contains 50% aloe vera as well as vit E, mango extracts and it absorbs quickly and hydrates the skin leaving it silky smooth. The scent is there but it is not overpowering and it disappears after application. I felt it melting into my skin within seconds, and due to its aloe content the lotion was leaving a cooling sensation on my skin. Definitely worth a try, I regret that I only just received it. I would have loved to apply it after a day in the sun.
Full Size: 1.6 oz- $27
Sample size: 0.28 oz/8ml - $ 4.73
This skin enhancer is designed to give one a golden glow and to be worn alone or under makeup. At BBox site they say that:
A blend of powerful antioxidants and soothing aloe and chamomile work together to calm and even skin tone. Flecked with tiny, light-reflecting pigments, this hypo-allergenic, perfume-free, and oil-free formula is perfect for those with sensitive skin.It gives my skin a light tint, and it blends and is absorbed really quickly. I am not a fan of BB creams because I need a little bit more coverage, but I am going to use this sample this month. It is not a product that I will buy though because it is not enough to give me a polished look and I wear makeup mostly to work.
#4 ModelCo Shimmer Bronzer
Full size: 0.35 oz. - $22
Sample size: 3.6g/0.12 oz - $7.54
Shimmering bronzer - this is one of the samples that we could have chosen for our box. I was really pleasantly surprised when I got it because that was the sample I wanted. I did not know that it would have a shimmer but any bronzer is good at this time of the year. I am almost done with Pixi sample bronzer from Ipsy so this sample was godsent.
#5 SeaRx Moisturizing Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream
Full size: 1.02 fl.oz/ 30 ml -$34
Sample size: ? probably between 3-5 ml
Presented in a pink tube this cream contains ingredients found from the seas and it is said to give one a glowing smooth complexion. I have never heard of this company before so I am looking forward to trying this cream
Was it worth it? I am happy with my Birchbox this month. I hope you were happy too :)
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