Birchbox - February 2012 (two different shipments)

Hello, Beautiful!

This month I received both my Birchbox and my husband's Birchbox on the same day, which is something that hasn't happened in a very, very long time. I decided to combine both February shipments into one blog post since I had them at the same time. This month I was hoping to receive the Eye Rock eyeliner stick-on's, and I did, in both shipments!

I will say I was a little disappointed the box wasn't more Valentine's Day themed... ya know, more themed for love, seduction, flirty, playful items. I get that they weren't going in that direction, but I kind of wish they did. I was also slightly disappointed with the lack of value this month in comparison to other months. Both shipments had low values, both under $20. Don't get me wrong, that's still great for only paying $10, but it's disappointing compared to months when the value has been between $30 and $50! Sometimes a lower value month means a higher value month is coming up soon! I'll keep my fingers crossed!

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February 2012 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.








The Included Info Card:

Shipment Quick Stats:

• Value of this month's Birchbox shipment: $18.58 (value is approximate and does not include the price of the free downloads)
• Total # of Items Received: 6
• # of makeup items: 1
• # of nail items: 0
• # of skincare items: 2
• # of body care items: 0
• # of hair care items: 1
• # of fragrance items: 0
• # of other items: 2

Now I'll break it down, product-by-product...

EYE ROCK Designer Liner

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Stop wrestling with the liquid liner and achieve a perfect cat eye with these single-use stick-on liner strips.
• MY THOUGHTS: I really wanted to try these, so I'm glad I received a set in this month's Birchbox shipment. I haven't tried them yet, since they are single use and I want to wait until I have time to properly test/review them, but they look really interesting.
• FULL SIZE: 2 packs of 4 @ $13.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 1 pack of 4
• VALUE: $6.50

 

JUICE BEAUTY Blemish Clearing Serum

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Pesky zits are no match for this high-performing serum. Salicylic acid purges pores, while organic botanicals purify skin.
• MY THOUGHTS: I'm excited to give this a try. I like the Juice Beauty brand and I can always use products to help with my adult acne. Can't wait to give this a try!
• FULL SIZE: 2 fl oz @ $29.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.17 fl oz
• VALUE: $2.46

 






SHU UEMURA Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Oil

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Stylists call this luxurious oil 'liquid gold,' and we agree. It keeps strands soft and silky, with plenty of high-watt shine and volume.
• MY THOUGHTS: At first I thought this was another perfume sample, but was happy to see this was a product for your hair. I really like using oils on my hair, as I find they can be really beneficial. I'm excited to try this out in the future.
• FULL SIZE: 150 ml @ $68
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 3 ml
• VALUE: $1.36

 

[The sparkles in the photo above is from the Jouer Moisture Tint (shown below in my second shipment)]

KIEHL'S Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Don't let dark spots keep you from a flawless complexion. This brightening serum evens out skin tone with vitamin C and white birch extracts.
• MY THOUGHTS: I have dark spots to correct, so I'm going to test this out in the near future.
• FULL SIZE: 1 fl oz @ $49.50
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.14 fl oz
• VALUE: $6.93

SUPERSMILE Powdered Mouthrinse

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Just add water to this powder-filled pouch to create an on-the-go refreshing mouthwash that will sweeten your breath and naturally whiten your teeth.
• MY THOUGHTS: I really love Supersmile toothpaste, but I'm a little on the fence with this product. I'd rather just have a travel sized bottle of mouthwash with me than have to mix water with powder. I guess I'd have to try them before making a decision.
• FULL SIZE: pack of 24 @ $16
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 2 packs
• VALUE: $1.33

 

BIRCHBOX DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Six free tunes from Green River Ordinance, an indie rock band poised to hit the spotlight.
• MY THOUGHTS: I've never heard of Green River Ordinance, but since I can listen to them for free I think I'll give them a try. Six downloads is a nice way to sample their music. I hope they're good!
• VALUE: n/a

Onto the second shipment...

February 2012 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.

The Included Info Card:

Shipment Quick Stats:

• Value of this month's Birchbox shipment: $19.16 (value is approximate and does not include value of nail file and digital downloads)
• Total # of Items Received: 6
• # of makeup items: 2
• # of nail items: 1
• # of skincare items: 2
• # of body care items: 0
• # of hair care items: 0
• # of fragrance items: 0
• # of other items: 1

Now I'll break it down, product-by-product...

EYE ROCK Designer Liner

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Stop wrestling with the liquid liner and achieve a perfect cat eye with these single-use stick-on liner strips.
• MY THOUGHTS: I was happy to receive these in both shipments and can't wait to try them out in the future when I'm feeling lazy with my liner. They are a bit thick though.
• FULL SIZE:  2 packs of 4 @ $13.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 1 pack of 4
• VALUE: $6.50

 

DERMALOGICA Daily Microfoliant

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Skincare insiders swear by this genius exfoliating powder. Just add water to create a rich paste that will buff dead cells away.
• MY THOUGHTS: I'm always interested in trying new scrubs/exfoliators, but I've never tried one in powder form like this. I look forward to giving this a try!
• FULL SIZE: 2.6 oz @ $50.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.45 oz
• VALUE: $8.65

   

    








JOUER Luminizing Moisture Tint in Golden

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: The votes are in, and this award-winning tinted moisturizer tops the list. It's our daily shortcut to dewy, glowing skin.
• MY THOUGHTS: I received smaller, packet samples of this moisturizer in the past but I haven't gotten around to trying them yet. I do like the way it feels on my skin, but it doesn't provide much (if any) coverage. It's also a little sparkly; which would likely be un-noticeable if you layered powder or even foundation over this. You can see the sparkles on the skin in other photos on this blog (I photographed my shipment after this one, so you'll see it in some of the photos). 
• FULL SIZE: Thanks to a reader, I know the size is now 1.7 oz @ $38.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.07 fl oz
• VALUE: $1.56

 

JUICE BEAUTY Blemish Clearing Serum

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Pesky zits are no match for this high-performing serum. Salicylic acid purges pores, while organic botanicals purify skin.
• MY THOUGHTS: I received this in my shipment too, and since I have acne prone skin I am happy to receive another sample in my husband's box!
• FULL SIZE: 2 fl oz @ $29.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.17 fl oz
• VALUE: $2.46

 

Nail File

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: There's no shame in filing your nails in public with this heart-shaped, neon looker.
• MY THOUGHTS: This is a super cute nail file, and more neon pink in person than it shows on camera. It's pretty thin, but it would work if you had no other file. With me being such a nail polish person, I already have my favorite files so I don't think this will get much use, but I will likely throw it in my purse for an emergency situation.
• VALUE: ?

BIRCHBOX DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Six free tunes from Green River Ordinance, an indie rock band poised to hit the spotlight.
• MY THOUGHTS: Since I received the same promo in my box, I really have no need for another 6 downloads.
• VALUE: ?

Let me know what you think...

Did you receive a Birchbox shipment this month? If so, what are your thoughts on your box? If you don't receive Birchbox yet, click here to sign up! Discuss in the comments below.