The theme of the July Birchbox is "go bold." If you are not familiar, Birchbox is a monthly beauty subscription box. They usually send five beauty samples according to your profile. Sometimes they include an extra item as a bonus. Beauty samples include anything from skincare, haircare, and bodycare to perfumes and accessories (such as hair ties). Birchbox is one of the very first beauty sample subscription boxes.
Subscription: Birchbox
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.
Coupon: Try any of the following coupon codes for 20% off: TAKEOFF20, COMEBACK20, MOBILE20, or WELCOMEOFFER20.
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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: Jouer Daily Clarifying Treatment Oil (0.1 fl oz)
Retail Value: $4.80
This bottle is super small, so I was amazed that the lid was a dropper. You only need 1-2 drops after cleansing, so this little vial can actually last a couple of uses! I've been breaking out lately (probably from stress), so I applied this oil today. However, it will probably take a few treatments to see results.
Product: Juliette Has a Gun - Not a Perfume (0.05 oz)
Retail Value: $2.65
Like the description says, this perfume is a "minimalist scent." It only has a single note: Cetalox. Since there aren't any other fragrances, the top note literally smells like alcohol. This is probably the most interesting perfume I've encountered lately. I like perfumes that are not too overpowering, but I am not a fan of this scent.
Product: Rusk Hair Care Heatshift Re-Styling Cream (1 oz)
Retail Value: $5.29
While I don't really need any hair products, I can use this Heatshift Re-styling cream since I blow dry my hair. I tried it out today, but didn't see any significant changes.
Product: Stila Look at Me Liquid Lipstick Trio (Bella)
Retail Value: $5.00
What radioactive neon pink nonsense is this, Birchbox? Even Barbies don't wear this color.
Product: Supergoop! Anti-Aging City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 (10 ml)
Retail Value: $8.40
I've been breaking out a little lately, so I am going to wait until later to try this serum just in case it aggregates it. I do want to mention that this sunscreen is formulated without parabens, synthetic dyes, and bad chemicals, which is always a plus.
| Products | Retail Value |
|---|---|
| Jouer Daily Clarifying Treatment Oil (0.1 fl oz) | $4.80 |
| Juliette Has a Gun - Not a Perfume (0.05 oz) | $2.65 |
| Rusk Hair Care Heatshift Re-Styling Cream (1 oz) | $5.29 |
| Stila Look at Me Liquid Lipstick Trio (Bella) | $5.00 |
| Supergoop! Anti-Aging City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 (10 ml) | $8.40 |
| Total | $26.14 |
Final Thoughts: I can't get over the ridiculous neon pink colored liquid lipstick from Stila. As much as I want to like Birchbox, I don't feel like they actually send products according to my preferences. The value is not bad for $10 a month, but Ipsy have been doing a much better job at sending products I enjoy and bringing even better value.
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