June's Jet Set Birchbox: Box 1

June's Jet Set Birchbox

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's BB theme is Jet Set. It is devoted to products that a jet setter can take with her when on the go. Small, multi-purpose items that make it easy for the busy girl to stay beautiful. Now, just so you know I do get 2 different Birchboxes every month. I have 2 different BB accounts & pay for 2. This is box 1. Let's get on to the goods!

In my first June Birchbox:
* theBalm Stainiac in Beauty Queen
*Juicy Couture Juicy Couture Perfume
*Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint in Bronze
*Coola Cucumber Matte Mineral Face SPF 30 Sunscreen
*Comodynes Self-Tanning Intensive towlettes (2)
*Modcloth Through The Wire Headband in Deer
*Artspace.com $25 off coupon


How awesome is my box?!? I was stoked when I opened it. Minus the tanning towlettes, I absolutely will use every single item in this box. Why do I hate the tanning towlettes? Well, read on and see. On to the reviews!

I really like the idea of theBalm's Stainiac. But it really doesn't do much for me. I mean, I'll use it but it won't replace any of my stains, blushes or glosses. Compared to Benefit's Benetint, I definitely like Benetint waaaay more. You basically have to go over your lips at least 3-4 times to get a color going. It looks really red in the packaging but the color is very subtle. I will most likely carry it in my tote because you never know when you will need that little bit of color.

I used to be such a Juicy girl back in the early 2000's. But I think I just grew out of it. But even then, I still indulge in some Juicy Couture fragrances. I really adore all the Juicy scents, with the original signature scent being one of my faves. Its a little sweet and a little floral. Its nice to wear anytime really. Since I have 2 big Juicy Couture's, this will be passed on for someone else to enjoy.

I may be in the minority but I loooove the Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint! When I got it and saw that it was Bronze, I was kind of bummed but I tried it and it was perfect! I don't have to wear as much cover up or foundation as usual when I wear this under my makeup. Its a bit sparkly but that's the whole "Luminizing" point. I cannot wait to get a full size of this with my BB points.

I really like the Coola Matte Mineral Face SPF but I won't be leaving my everyday facial SPF for it. I use Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 everyday and I love it. Coola is cool and it smells good but it isn't for me. I like that it dries matte and helps to keep shine down but I did notice it was a bit too drying on my skin. I will give this another try but for now, I'll stick to what I know.

*sigh* I got 2 Comodynes Self-Tanning Towlettes in my box and I couldn't help but roll my eyes. Now, I know some ladies like to tan and use these products and that's great. But I am a very brown skinned Latina that lives in the desert. I have no use whatsoever for these. In my Birchbox profile I put that my skin coloring is Medium, so why would I need/want tanning towlettes? I could always pass them on to someone but WTF Birchbox?

I had already put the Modcloth Deer Headband in the Do Not Want box I have. But thankfully my lovely BF told me to give it a try. And I am so happy I did! It is too freaking cute and perfect for the summer. The main reason I didn't want it was because of the color and designs. It was very busy and brightly colored and didn't think it would match with any of my clothes. WRONG! Its just plain fun to wear so the matching doesn't matter! It is wired so you can wear it a couple of ways so that is always a plus. I might even buy a couple more from Modcloth because I really enjoyed it.

The Artspace.com $25 off  coupon will most likely go unused. I love art but most of the stuff on there is over $150 and I really can't afford that.

All in all, I really love my box. I give this box 4 out of 5 stars. :)


xoxoMarshie