Birchbox - March 2012 - Teen Vogue Edition

Hello, Beautiful!

I received an email from Birchbox asking if I wanted a special Teen Vogue edition Birchbox this month instead of my regular Birchbox. I said yes because even though I'm not a teen, I thought the products would be more fun. I'm glad I said yes, because I received two products I had wanted to buy for awhile now! I'll still receive a regular box through my husband's subscription, but that hasn't arrived yet so I'll make a separate post for that.

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Check out everything in my box... click on pics to view them larger.

March 2012 Birchbox - Teen Vogue Edition











The Included Info Card:

 

Shipment Quick Stats:

• Value of this month's Birchbox shipment: $38.28 (value is approximate)
• Total # of Items Received: 5
• # of makeup items: 1
• # of nail items: 1
• # of skincare items: 1
• # of body care items: 0
• # of hair care items: 1
• # of fragrance items: 1
• # of other items: 0

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

ESSIE Luxeffects Nail Polish in A Cut Above

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Layer this glittery top coat onto any polish for an eye-catching look.
• MY THOUGHTS: This was one of the Essie Luxeffects polishes I didn't buy originally, but had wanted to own. This was the first thing I noticed when I opened my Birchbox and was really excited.
• FULL SIZE: 0.46 fl oz @ $8.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.46 fl oz (full sized item)
• VALUE: $8.00

 

TARTE LipSurgence Lip Tint in Amused

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: This long-lasting stain adds rich pigment and is designed to boost the moisture levels in your lips.
• MY THOUGHTS: I love Tarte's LipSurgernce lip tints (which I reviewed in the past here). I wanted the Amused shade, so I was really excited to receive this product in the exact shade I had wanted. Plus, it's full sized so that's a very special item in this month's box! Love the color - it's sheer enough to make it wearable everyday, but it's bright enough to be fresh for spring and summer!
• FULL SIZE: 0.10 oz @ $24.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.10 oz (full sized item)
• VALUE: $24.00

 

SHISEIDO Pureness Oil-Control Blotting Papers

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: These mattifying tissues are coated with transparent rice powder to leave your skin perfectly shine-free.
• MY THOUGHTS: As the weather gets warmer there is one product I always keep in my purse: blotting papers. I know I'll use this in the near future, I just wish the packet they come in closed. I'll just wrap a hair tie around it to keep it closed when I throw it in my purse.
• FULL SIZE: 100 sheets @ $18.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 10 sheets
• VALUE: $1.80

TWISTBAND Hair Tie

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: Give your ponytail a makeover with these colorful, snag-free elastics.
• MY THOUGHTS: Ah, the Twistband again. I received one in a previous Birchbox shipment and a lot of people hated them. I admit, even I at first didn't like them because they're thick and my hair is so fine that I didn't think they'd work. However, I'd used the one I already have (a black one) and will use this neon green one too (which just happens to be my son's favorite color, so it will remind me of him when I wear it).
• FULL SIZE: 12 pack @ $18.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 1 hair tie
• VALUE: $1.50

ANNICK GOUTAL Petite Cherie

• DESCRIPTION ON INFO CARD: A blend of fresh fruity notes and musk, this French fragrance is the definition of understated chic.
• MY THOUGHTS: I hate perfume samples, so this the only product in this box that I wasn't a fan of. The scent actually isn't bad - I almost like it!
• FULL SIZE: 50 ml @ $85.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 1.75 ml (full sized item)
• VALUE: $2.98

 

Plus...

• There was also a card for $10 off $75 purchase at Modcloth. The code is MODPROM
• And of course there was an insert wanting you to subscribe to Teen Vogue. You can get 20 issues (2 years) for $10 if you go to teenvogue.com/go/birchbox

Let me know what you think...

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



August 2011 Birchbox - shipments #1 & #2

Hello, Beautiful!

This is both mine and my husband's August 2011 Birchbox (both myself and my husband receive a Birchbox each month). This month we received the exact same box, which is the first time that's happened. I guess it's time for me to change my husband's beauty profile settings back (I had them all selected).

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August 2011 Birchbox

My Birchbox beauty profile was set to Trendy & Classic. My husband's Birchbox beauty profile was set to Trendy, Classic, Adventurous, and Low-Maintenance.

The Included Info Card:

SHIPMENT QUICK-STATS:

• Value of this month's shipment: $26.15 (value is approximate)
• Total # of items received: 5
• # of skin care items: 2
• # of body care items: 0
• # of makeup items: 1
• # of nail care items: 0
• # of hair care items: 2
• # of fragrance: 0
• # of other items: 0

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

SHAVEWORKS The Cool Fix

• Description On Info Card: At last, a solution to bumps, ingrown, and other shaving and waxing side effects. Bonus: it soothes as it works. 
• My Thoughts: I actually purchased this exact item (and size) from Sephora a few months ago for my husband. It was marketed as a men's after shave type gel to help soothe and prevent ingrown hairs. My husband actually likes it, so now he has two more bottles of it. Yay! I, on the other hand, never thought to use it on myself. Now I have something to try. 
• Sample Size: 1 fl
• Full Size: 2 fl @ $11 (or 5.3 fl oz @ $25)
• Sample Size Value: $5.50

JUNE JACOBS Papaya Purifying Enzyme Masque

• Description On Info Card: Powered by natural fruit extracts, this creamy mask dissolves dull cells, then boosts skin with essential oils and antioxidant-rich tea extracts.
• My Thoughts: I'm always excited to try a new mask or peel, and this one smells delicious! A very nice light fruity scent and a very nice creamy texture. The scent alone makes me want to eat it! I tried this out on my hand (after swatched it for the photos above). I left it on for about 5 minutes, removed with water and my hand felt incredibly smooth, soft, the dry skin on my hand was completely gone, and my hand just looked better. Not to mention my hand smelled so freakin delicious! I'm seriously in love with the scent. I need it in a spray-fragrance version!
• Sample Size: 0.5 fl oz
• Full Size: 3.7 fl oz @ $62
• Sample Size Value: $8.38

SMASHBOX Photo Finish Primer

• Description On Info Card: This award-winning primer is better than ever, with brand-new packaging. It gives skin a matte, velvet-soft finish and keeps makeup in place all day.
• My Thoughts: This was the very first foundation primer I ever tried, and that was nearly 9 years ago. Ever since, I've used this foundation primer very often. I have a lot of primers now, so I don't use one exclusively, but I do find I can always count on this primer. It was the primer I used on my wedding day (and on all my bridesmaids).
• Sample Size: 0.25 fl oz
• Full Size: 1 fl oz @ $36
• Sample Size Value: $9.00

OUIDAD Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel

• Description On Info Card: A styling aid with brains! When this non-sticky gel sense heat, it stops hair from expanding. Welcome to frizz-free curls.
• My Thoughts: I've always wanted to try the Ouidad brand, and this product seems like a great way to try the line. I plan to try this out on my next amusement park trip, which will really put it to the test!
• Sample Size: 0.6 fl oz
• Full Size: 6 fl oz @ $16
• Sample Size Value: $1.60

TWISTBAND Hair Tie (black) 

• Description On Info Card: This soft elastic gives the hair tie a sophisticated makeover -- it looks as good on your wrist as it does in your hair.
• My Thoughts: I don't normally like thicker sized hair ties, but this one is black so it blends nicely with my darker brown hair. I like the fact that it works well, comfy in my hair and looks cute on my wrist. Although I won't over glorify it; it's just an elastic ribbon looking thing. And with the way I lose hair ties, well I don't know if I could afford to lose these. They aren't expensive, but they are if you lose hair ties a lot.
• Sample Size: 1 Twistband
• Full Size: 3 Twistbands @ $5
• Sample Size Value: $1.67