Birchbox time!
I got my Birchbox on Wednesday, a day after the tracking info said it would arrive (what else is new, right??) and so I managed to not spoil myself by checking on the website what I’d be getting. Not gonna lie, some months I just want to know, and I like that you can check your account to see what’s in your box.
So, what’s inside?
Birchbox wants us to be RED CARPET READY apparently, for all those awards shows we all go to, all the time. Well, I can’t remember the last time I watched the Oscars, let alone any one of the other self-serving, back-patting awards bonanzas that Hollywood puts on for itself, so that doesn’t really apply to me, but hey samples, so let’s go!
Upon first glance, I’m like, hmm, not a lot of stuff. But I did need to see what was in that box thing.
So:
Color Club nail polish from the Fiesta Collection. This deep turquoise emerald color is Wild Cactus. It’s a bit thick, but smooths out nicely in two coats. I’m not a creme fan but I think this would make a great base for some of the glitters in my ever-expanding collection. Plus, emerald is the color of the year, right? 😉
Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle. This smells nice, though I haven’t used it enough to see how well it works. I just bought Kerastase so everything else may pale in comparison, haha.
Dr Jart BB Cream. Haven’t tried this yet, but it looks promising. I like the idea of BB creams but I would prefer to find one that doesn’t have sunscreen in it, since parts of my face are allergic to the chemicals in sunscreen (basically what I’m saying is that if I get sweaty and it somehow gets on my lips, it is not pretty and hurts like a mofo). I should probably look at tinted moisturizers.
Juicy Couture Couture La La perfume sample. Here’s what the Birchbox site says about this perfume: “Created with the fearless free spirit in mind, this brand new scent from Juicy Couture is a punk rock update on the original Juicy Couture. One part fruity, one part tart, and one part floral, it’s neither too sweet nor too girly. Plus, the glam bottle is worthy of a front-and-center spot on your vanity.” Nope. I must not be a perfume person because most perfumes smell the same to me, and this is definitely true for the Juicy brand. I personally think I either can’t really distinguish scents the way other people are able to, or my body chemistry is such that everything settles on the skin the same way. Weird. Also, Juicy skews younger, and let’s get real, I’m not a teenager anymore.
Birchbox Extra: Ghiradelli Square in Milk Chocolate with Caramel. Who doesn’t like Ghiradelli chocolate squares?
In conclusion: this was an okay box, but not my favorite.
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That would be colors Fragile and Mottle. Mottle looks like mint chocolate chip ice cream… which is pretty much why I bought it.
When I saw those at Target, I thought they were pretty funny, and even though I try not to buy myself jewelry, I ultimately couldn’t resist. I’ll probably take the dangles off from the middle portion, I haven’t decided yet.
