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What is this?
Birchbox
How much is this?
$10 a month
Where can I get this?
https://www.birchbox.com (FYI this is my referral link)
This month Birchbox teamed up with Glamour Magazine to bring us a box full of sensory overload. They wanted us to welcome in the Summer with a multi-sensory experience by focusing in on the 5 senses with this month's box. Something to see, hear, taste, touch and smell. Did it deliver? On to the goods!
In my July box:
*Color Club mini Summer Pastel in Blue-Ming
*Gloss Moderne High-Gloss Masque
*Harvey Prince Eau Flirt in Lavender Pumpkin
*Manna Kadar Sheer Glo Shimmer Lotion
*Suki Balancing Kit
*Lärabar Über bar in Roasted Nut Roll
*Birchbox Exclusive Earbuds
This month I received 7 items in my box, two of which are Lifestyle Extras. I got 2 see it, 2 touch it, 1 smell it, 1 taste it and one hear it. Interesting! This is box 1 of 2 boxes. Let's see what I got!
This is like my third Color Club mini I have gotten from BB. Not complaining at all! In fact, I love these tiny polishes. Color Club is such a great brand and Blue-Ming is such a gorgeous color. Although it says its a part of the Summer Pastel collection, I think this color was a part of CC's Blossoming collection for Spring. Blue-Ming is more green than blue in my opinion. Its a beautiful bright blue-green creme. It went on a bit streaky on the first coat but the second coat was perfect. Its a nice addition to my collection.
I had never heard of Gloss Moderne until I got this sample. I am not big on hair stuff unless its yummy smelling shampoos, shine spray or anti-frizz stuff. I personally wouldn't have thought of even trying this but then I took a whiff of it. It smells soooo good! It has a soft coconut smell to it and the best part is that even the next day I could still smell it in my hair. The masque is a moisture treatment to smooth, soften and add shine to damaged, frizzy hair. Its also not fussy like other hair masks I have used. First shampoo your hair, rinse, put some High-Gloss Masque in your hair, tend to other fun shower stuff for 5 minutes and rinse! Now you have soft and shiny hair.
I am in love with all of the Harvey Prince scents! I was lucky enough to get two different ones this month and this Lavender and Pumpkin perfume is amazing. It actually doesn't smell like either lavender or pumpkin when you smell it in the bottle. But after a while of it being on my skin, quite subtle but notable. This scent is sweet, a bit fruity, a tad spicy and once its been on it becomes sweeter and softer. I will be buying this in full size soon.
I had heard really good things about Manna Kadar's Sheer Glo Shimmer Lotion and was super stoked to get it in my box. Its basically a liquid highlighter that you can use alone or mixed in with liquid foundation. I absolutely love using highlighter, not too much of course, on the bridge of my nose, cupid's bow and the top of my cheeks so I knew I would need to try this ASAP. I guess every BB got the same color, Paradise which is a really nice bronzy gold color. I really like this a lot. You only need a little bit because a little goes a long way. I personally use it alone but I would use it mixed in with my foundation. Great product.
I seriously rolled my eyes when I saw 5 little foil packets in my box. I had always thought that BB swore to never send foil packet samples but I guess I was wrong. I had these in the DO NOT WANT box I have since I tend to break out when I mess with my skin routine. I decided to try out at least the scrub cleanser just so I could say I tried it. My face felt amazing! Squeaky clean and so fresh. The Suki Balancing Regimen sample packets included the Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser, Concentrated Balancing Toner, Balancing Day Lotion, Pure Facial Moisture and Transformative Cleansing Clay. I went on and tried every single product and I can honestly say I will be buying the kit from the BB site. The Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser is foamy (duh!) and smells like lemon. It seriously made my face feel so clean and clear from gunk. Besides the yummy smell I really liked the foaming action. I used the Balancing Toner despite my dislike for them. It has the same lemony scent as the cleanser and it was nice. No stinging and no tightness afterwards. The Pure Facial Moisture was awesome! I think this is my fave out of the entire sample packets. Its in an oil form yet it is non-comedogenic, non-greasy and is lightweight. Its supposed to balance oil production, moisturize, calm irritation and fight bacteria. Its a shame I wasted a lot in one application because of the packet it came in and over half of the sample poured out. Either way, I highly recommend it. The Balancing Day Lotion is another amazing product. I noticed my skin look more "perky" after using this 2 days in a row. Its super lightweight, very moisturizing and non-greasy. What I love about the Cleansing Clay is that its not only a mask but also a cleanser and spot treatment for blemishes. Score! I am so glad I got these.
The Lärabar Über bar was okay. Nothing special.
I am using my Birchbox Exclusive Earbuds as I type. They aren't fancy or super awesome but I love them. I love the bright colors! Not the best made buds but hey, I cannot complain.
WHEW! What a long review. I absolutely loved my first BB. I enjoyed the whole play on the 5 senses and I like when they team up with someone. Hopefully next month is awesome as well.
I give my box 5 stars out of 5! YES!
xoxoMarshie
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