I chose the Mad Men New York edition for this month's box selection. It was a tough choice between the Rifle Paper Co. box vs. Mad Men version. However, as a fan of the series, and seeing the raving reviews of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel, I decided on this box.
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Category: Women, Women’s Lifestyle, Beauty
What's Included: Beauty and lifestyle products curated by the Birchbox team.
Price: $10 per month or $110 per year (which equals one month free).
Ships To: US, Canada, France, Spain, and the UK.
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The box comes with a card detailing all of the items. The prices reflect the full-size products, not the sample versions in the box.
Product: Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel (0.085 fl oz)
Retail Value: $6.68
As the name suggests, this is a clear gel for the brow. It's intended to set your brow in place with a long lasting hold. The mascara style applicator is super easy to use. However, the gel smells a little bit like liquid glue to me. It makes my brow feel slightly coarse, but seems to do its job.
Product: Beauty Protector Protect & Oil (0.25 fl oz)
Retail Value: $1.62
The bottle doesn't specify the amount, so I estimated the container to hold about 0.25 fl oz. According to the instructions on Birchbox's site, you only need 1-3 drops to go from roots to ends for damp hair. It can also be applied to dry hair to help tame frizz. However, you need a bit more to distribute it on dry hair.
Product: Cargo Swimmables™ Water Resistant Blush in Los Cabos (0.11 oz)
Retail Value: $7.73
I don't apply blush often. However, this product can be used as an eyeshadow as well. It has great reviews, and is water and sweat resistant. The only issue I noticed is that the lid on this container is pretty difficult to open. I am not sure if it's the case with the full size version.
Product: Liz Earle Eyebright™ Soothing Eye Lotion (1.6 fl oz)
Retail Value: $8.00
Although the title indicates lotion, it is actually a clear liquid/gel like substance. There isn't much fragrance besides a hint of aloe vera scent. I tried a little on my hand and it feels cool to the touch.
Product: Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream in Blueberry (0.75 fl oz)
Retail Value: $2.93
This shaving cream smells like sweet blueberries. It is composed of natural and organic ingredients. In addition, it is paraben, sulfate, DEA, TEA and petrochemical free. I like products without too much chemicals, so I will enjoy this sample.
| Products | Retail Value |
|---|---|
| Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel (0.085 fl oz) | $6.68 |
| Beauty Protector Protect & Oil (0.25 fl oz) | $1.62 |
| Cargo Swimmables™ Water Resistant Blush in Los Cabos (0.11 oz) | $7.73 |
| Liz Earle Eyebright™ Soothing Eye Lotion (1.6 fl oz) | $8.00 |
| Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream in Blueberry (0.75 fl oz) | $2.93 |
| Total | $26.96 |
Final Thoughts: While I am not overly excited about all of the products, I do like the Mad Men collaboration and the limited release outer box. The Anastasia Beverly Hills eyebrow gel works fine, but nothing spectacular. I'm glad I got to sample it instead of investing in a full-size version. I've been making sample selections every month, so I am going to let Birchbox surprise me for the upcoming month to see what they come up with.
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