In this post I'm going to show both my November 2011 Birchbox shipment and my husband's November 2011 Birchbox shipment.
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November 2011 Birchbox
My Birchbox beauty profile was set to Classic and Trendy.
Hair Color: Brown. Hair Description: Color-Treated, Fine, Frizzy. Skin Coloring: Medium. Skin Type: Combination. Skin Concerns: Acne, Aging.
SHIPMENT QUICK-STATS:
ZOYA Nail Polish in the shade Izzy
LAROCCA SKINCARE Champagne & Shimmer Supreme Creme
TWO PAPER DOLLS Ampersand Coasters
Now onto my second shipment.....
November 2011 Birchbox
Hair Color: Brown. Hair Description: Color-Treated, Fine, Frizzy. Skin Coloring: Medium. Skin Type: Combination. Skin Concerns: Acne, Aging.
The Included Info Card:
- Value of Novembers's Birchbox Shipment: $35.05 (value is approximate and includes a $20 free BaubleBar bracelet)
- Total # of Items Received: 6
- # of makeup items: 0
- # of nail items: 1
- # of skin care items: 2
- # of body care items: 0
- # of hair care items: 0
- # of fragrance: 1
- # of other items: 2
Now I'll break it down, product-by-product...
ZOYA Nail Polish in the shade Izzy
- DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: The perfect party polish, this bold pink shade from Zoya's holiday 2011 collection has a touch of look-at-me sparkle.
- MY THOUGHTS: I love receive any nail-related item in my Birchbox, especially a Zoya polish! The shade Izzy is a great metallic raspberry pink shade. I plan to wear this for a Pink Wednesday mani very soon!
- FULL SIZE: 0.5 fl oz @ $8.00
- SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.25 fl oz
- VALUE: $4.00
LAROCCA SKINCARE Champagne & Shimmer Supreme Creme
- DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Shea butter and olive oil join forces to leave skin firm, supple, and ready to set off your favorite party dress.
- MY THOUGHTS: This is one beautiful looking product! I had opened my Birchbox near a window and the sun was shining in on this beauty and making it look magical... then again, I ooh and aah over sparkly things.
- FULL SIZE: 6.76 oz @ $35.00
- SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.05 oz
- VALUE: $0.26
BORGHESE Fango Active Mud
- DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: This classic Italian treatment has mineral-rich mud from Tuscany, plus nourishing avocado and sweet almond oils, to smooth skin on face and body.
- MY THOUGHTS: I'm interested in trying this out; I haven't tried any Borghese products yet and I think this will be a nice introduction into the brand.
- FULL SIZE: 7 oz @ $33.50
- SIZE I RECEIVED: 1 oz
- VALUE: $4.79
ATELIER Cologne Vanille Insensee Cologne Absolue
- DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Warm notes of Vanilla, oak wood, and amber anchor this autumn-ready perfume.
- MY THOUGHTS: I think you all know by now how much I really do not like fragrance samples, however, this one actually doesn't smell half bad. It actually is a scent I like, which is really unusual for me to like any perfume. This may be one perfume sample that I actually use.
- FULL SIZE: 30 ml @ $60.00
- SIZE I RECEIVED: No size listed, but most of the perfume vials are usually around 1.5ml/0.05 fl oz.
- VALUE: $3.00
TWO PAPER DOLLS Ampersand Coasters
- DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Our favorite letterpress studio adds a hip, playful touch to everything they do, from notecards to coasters.
- MY THOUGHTS: Okay, I am really biased on this type of item because when I was younger my mom worked at a coaster making factory. I used to be obsessed with coasters and she'd bring home all the ones that weren't good enough to be sold. We had thousands of coasters in our home. Now, however, I'm just not a coaster person. Probably because of all the coasters we had growing up. I loved going to the coaster factory and seeing how everything was made... but that magic is lost and coasters are just not my thing anymore. So even though these are an added Birchbox treat, I would have much preferred to receive something else in my box. To me, coasters are just someone passing on trash for me to throw out for them, lol. Not only that, but to think they want $15 for 8 to 10 paper coasters... yeah, that is too expensive for coasters.
- FULL SIZE: Birchbox lists on their card that a set of 6 is $15.00; however, on Two Paper Dolls' website a set of 8 is $15.00; and on the Birchbox website you can get a set of 10 for $15.00. For the purpose of listing a value I will go by what you can get at Birchbox, since they are being sent to me through Birchbox.
- SIZE I RECEIVED: 2 coasters
- VALUE: $3.00
BAUBLEBAR Black Wood Pop Bracelet
- DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Thank you for referring friends, giving feedback, or buying products in our shop. Your reward: some in-box bling (a sweet BaubleBar bracelet) and, of course, your hard-earned Birchbox points.
- MY THOUGHTS: I was hoping to receive this item because I thought it looked cute and was a nice added bonus! I was surprised to learn it sells for $20 on the BaubleBar website. I also laughed when I saw they advertise it was shown on Justin Beiber... just made me laugh, I don't know why.
- FULL SIZE: $20.00
- SIZE I RECEIVED: this is a full sized product
- VALUE: $20.00
November 2011 Birchbox
My husband's Birchbox beauty profile was set to Adventurous.
Hair Color: Blonde. Hair Description: Frizzy, Normal. Skin Coloring: Medium. Skin Type: Normal. Skin Concerns: Aging, Hyperpigmentation, Sensitive.
ZOYA Nail Polish in the shade Noel
OSCAR BLANDI Jasmine Protein Mist
Hair Color: Blonde. Hair Description: Frizzy, Normal. Skin Coloring: Medium. Skin Type: Normal. Skin Concerns: Aging, Hyperpigmentation, Sensitive.
The Included Info Card:
SHIPMENT QUICK-STATS:
- Value of September's Birchbox Shipment: $31.54 (value is approximate and includes a $20 free BaubleBar bracelet)
- Total # of Items Received: 6
- # of makeup items: 1
- # of nail items: 1
- # of skin care items: 1
- # of body care items: 0
- # of hair care items: 1
- # of fragrance: 0
- # of other items: 2
Now I'll break it down, product-by-product...
ZOYA Nail Polish in the shade Noel
- DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: This shimmery denim shade from Zoya's holiday 2011 collection fits just right -- just like your favorite blue jeans.
- MY THOUGHTS: I love receive any nail-related item in my Birchbox, especially a Zoya polish! The metallic blue shade, Noel, is pretty and one I plan to wear soon.
- FULL SIZE: 0.5 fl oz @ $8.00
- SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.25 fl oz
- VALUE: $4.00
LAROCCA SKINCARE Champagne & Shimmer Acai Body Polish
- DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Call us indulgent, but we love this glam scrub, featuring 24K colloidal gold.
- MY THOUGHTS: I'm loving this body scrub... it smells good, feels good, and I don't know, I guess I like LaRocca Skincare. I received the Champagne & Shimmer Supreme Creme in my Birchbox.
- FULL SIZE: 6.76 oz @ $35.00
- SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.05 oz
- VALUE: $0.26
OSCAR BLANDI Jasmine Protein Mist
- DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Celeb stylist Oscar Blandi's secret weapon: this leave-in spray protects, fortifies, and revives damp or dry strands.
- MY THOUGHTS: I'm always one to try new hair products, so I'm excited to try this out. I'll give it a try soon.
- FULL SIZE: 250 ml @ $18.00
- SIZE I RECEIVED: 60 ml
- VALUE: $4.32
KLORANE Soothing Eye Makeup Remover with Cornflower
- DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Infused with French cornflower extracts, this formula is designed for even the most sensitive eyes.
- MY THOUGHTS: I've never heard of this brand before, but I always need eye makeup remover so I'm sure I'll give this a try in the future.
- FULL SIZE: 3.4 fl oz @ $9.00
- SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.8 fl oz
- VALUE: $2.12
CHUAO CHOCOLATIER Firecracker Chocopod
- DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Spicy and sweet, these artisanal dark chocolate treats are laced with chipotle and popping candy.
- MY THOUGHTS: I don't really like sweets all that much, but dark chocolate is a weakness for me. I'm not so sure about the popping candy or the chipotle in this, but I will give it a try at some point.
- FULL SIZE: 2.8 oz @ $6.00
- SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.39 oz
- VALUE: $0.84
BAUBLEBAR Black Wood Pop Bracelet
- DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Thank you for referring friends, giving feedback, or buying products in our shop. Your reward: some in-box bling (a sweet BaubleBar bracelet) and, of course, your hard-earned Birchbox points.
- MY THOUGHTS: I was hoping to receive this item because I thought it looked cute and was a nice added bonus! I was surprised to learn it sells for $20 on the BaubleBar website. I also laughed when I saw they advertise it was shown on Justin Beiber... just made me laugh, I don't know why.
- FULL SIZE: $20.00
- SIZE I RECEIVED: this is a full sized product
- VALUE: $20.00
Let me know what you think...
Did you receive a Birchbox shipment this month? If so, what are your thoughts on your box box? If you don't receive Birchbox yet, click here to sign up! Discuss in the comments below.
ohhh I would have loved to have tried the Borghese! Your second shipment was the exact box I got. I loveeeeeeeeeeeee the bauble bar bracelet and want one in red lol I don't even know if they make them but i need to look ;)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!
I received the same exact box as your husband did. If you would switch the body polish to the shimmer creme you got then it would be a 100% wonderful box. I probably won't like the scrub but I'll use it then use the jar for other things. I was happy to see I received the bracelet too. I'm not excited when I see things like the coasters or candy in the boxes. I'd rather it all be beauty items, but for $10 its a lovely deal and I'm still on board for my next box.
ReplyDeleteYes! It was the Champagne cream that I was unsure about! Is it for your face? What does it do? Aaaaand I'm obsessed with that Zoya nail polish. Despite it being a pinkyish purple, I think it just screams Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I didn't get the bracelet. Even though I've ordered from their site and referred my sister, I didn't get one. :-( I'll take one off your hands if you'd like, haha! Only kidding.
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@ BlushingNoir: I didn't see the BaubleBar in red, but they do have a coral colored one: http://baublebar.com/index.php/fashion-jewelry/womens-bracelets/coral-multi-pop-bracelet.html
ReplyDelete@ sunnydee130: I agree with you; I'd rather not receive candy and especially not coasters, lol! I didn't sign up for food and coasters; I signed up for beauty samples! I get that they list them as "treats" or "bonuses" but c'mon, seriously?
@ Amanda: The LaRocca Champagne and Shimmer Supreme Creme is a body lotion, so I wouldn't use it on your face. Isn't it pretty though? And if I hadn't already given the bracelet to a friend I would have given it to you! :)
Love love love Birchbox! There was so many products this time that I would like to try, yeah, too bad they don´t ship to Estonia :(
ReplyDeleteFinally there is a similar service here in Italy too, but it's pricier and the first box wasn't as exciting as these! I don't know if I want to subscribe to this service yet...
ReplyDeleteI Received your first box!!
ReplyDeleteWhat the hell...my box sucked compared to this, only similar thing was the zoya nail polish.
ReplyDelete@ Iambe: Oh no, sorry you didn't like your box. What did you receive?
ReplyDeleteI got the first box! coasters ... no. why coasters of all things? I'd rather have more of those seed cards they gave out earlier this year. :)
ReplyDeleteI got the same box as you. I am not a fan of the sparkle cream, but I guess it's just not my kind of thing. I already have a mud mask that I like, but this one is a good sample size so I'll give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteYou got cool stuff, specially chocolate looks yummy :)
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