Hi lovelies,
After reading about a million blogs about Birchbox and the amazingness of it, I decided to subscribe earlier this month. I was fully prepared for the June box to be my first, but I guess I ordered early enough to get the May one! I was SOOOOO excited for this to come, and let me tell you I'm quite happy with it! If you aren't familiar with Birchbox, basically it's a subscription for $10 a month (that can be cancelled at any time) where you receive a box of deluxe samples each month. Every Birchbox is different and is kind of tailored to your interests because when you sign up, it will allow you to customize a beauty profile which asks questions about the products you use most, your personality, your style, and so on. They can include lotions, perfumes, makeup, skin care products, or hair products. Also, they do a monthly treat in each box which is a random item that normally doesn't have to do with beauty, just a fun little bonus =]! So, without further ado, I give you the May Birchbox!
The cute pink box it arrives in =] Btw, yes. This is on my kitchen counter. Sorry...Trying to find the best lighting in my house and so far, the kitchen wins. =P
You open the pink box, and here it the box inside! I wonder if another box is in this one....and then another...and another...
Nope, no more boxes. Here is the card laid on top that explains the theme of the May Birchbox. This one is supposed to be about timeless products that your mother would choose, since Mother's Day is in May.
I unwrapped the pink tissue paper and this is exactly how I found everything...so nicely arranged!
I unwrapped the little bundle inside and...I knew it, ANOTHER BOX! Haha =]
This first sample wasn't quite deluxe, but I still enjoyed it. It's a little perfume sample, Bulgari Mon Jasmin Noir. It smells nice, the description says it "has waves of ripe fruit with a base of heady jasmine". I would agree, it's really flowery and sweet smelling, but it's a little strong for me. I might use this every now and again but one spray will DEFINITELY do the trick!
This next sample is Archipelago Pomegranate Soap. They weren't kidding about the pomegranate part...it smells EXACTLY like one! If you are a pomegranate fan, you'll love the smell! I just gave this soap a try and I like it! It has a nice, soft lather and only leaves a light smell of pomegranate on your skin, not at all overwhelming for me. I don't think I'd go out of my way to purchase this again, but I will happily use this little sample =]!
This is a little tube of Mineral Hand Cream by Ahava. Before I tried it, I noticed that it includes Dead Sea water. I don't really know if this does anything, but I just thought it was cool =]. The scent reminds me of baby powder and is kind of heavy for my taste. It goes on nicely but it's a little greasy...but then again, I'm really picky about the lotions I like. I don't think I'd buy this on my own and I don't know if I will use it a ton. I'll give it a few more tries before it is given to a friend or my mom, haha =]
Here it is- the crown jewel of this month's Birchbox- a full size Stila Eyeshadow! I was so happy I was sent this, many people who didn't get an eyeshadow were bummed out! This eyeshadow is worth $18 on its own, so this alone makes the Birchbox investment worth it!
It was sent in a little plastic palette. I'm sure if you have a blank spot in another palette, you could switch it to that, but I don't have one so this is where mine will live =P. This shade is called Moonlight and I'd describe it as a silvery-white shimmer. I'll most likely be using this for highlighting or adding just a bit of shimmer, as it seems too light for me to do anything else (any suggestions would be nice! =]).
Here's a swatch of it over Too Faced First Base in the sunlight =]
Here is this month's treat, a cute little blank card from Tiny Prints! I don't have much stationary, so I'm happy to receive this!
Look at the cute birdies on the inside =]!
On a scale from 1-10, I would rate this month's Birchbox a 7. I am pretty happy with it, but I wish the samples were a little bigger (and not as strong smelling...yes, I'm talking to you, perfume and hand lotion!). I will be continuing my subscription because lets face it, one of the most fun things about this is the surprise! If any of you subscribe to Birchbox, let me know what you got and what you think of the products! Have a nice evening!
<3,
Lindsey
