November Birchbox

Unboxing my November Birchbox today! The theme for this month's box is "Ready for Kickoff" and all the products are geared to helping you prep for the holiday season ahead!

I was very excited to try the Marcelle Hydra-C Eye Contour Gel-Cream since I am obsessed with anything Vitamin C related! I love the consistency of the product and have been using it non stop since I received my box. I am a huge fan of the Stila brand - I have a ton of their liquid lipsticks and eyeliner - therefore I was excited to try the HUGE extreme lash mascara. I really liked the mascara and layered it on for a dramatic look. I'm not a huge BB cream person but I liked trying out the COOLA BB+ Cream which also has SPF 30. I use the COOLA brand SPF and love the product since it's not sticky like other sunscreen products. There were two hair products in my box this month, Briogeo Rosarco Blow Dry Creme and label.m Diamond Dust Leave-In Creme. I always keep those around for travel therefore haven't used them yet!

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October Birchbox

Happy Halloween! Today I'm unboxing my October Birchbox beauty treats of the month!

The theme for this month's box is Behind the Scenes - the items focused on products that are beauty's hardworking secret weapons. The Hydromemory Cream Gel is a super rich moisturizer that doubles the dose of moisturizer which is perfect for dry skin in the colder months. The OUAI Rose Hair & Beauty Oil is a lovely oil spray that can be used from head to toe! I've been using it non stop on my skin before bed. The Lipstick Queen Lip Liner, I received in Nude, is a wonderful lip liner to add to your lip routine. I personally LOVE using lip liners to get the perfect pout and this one paired well with my neutral lipstick shades. I'm all about sheet masks therefore I was super excited to try the Purlisse Green Tea mask - it is amazing! My skin felt so rich and moisturized after using it. Lastly is the Liquid glow milk highlighter. I normally used powder highlighter but it was fun to switch up to liquid. A little goes a long way with this product and delivers a sparkly highlight!

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Thanks for stopping by!

September Birchbox

Unboxing my September BirchBox today! The theme for this month's box is "Your Time to Shine" in honor of customer appreciation month! All the products included in this month's box is about helping your routine be easier and a little more fun.

I was really excited about all the products I received this month because they are products I use pretty much every day! I'm a huge fan of Origins and love the products because it doesn't irritate my skin. I've used the Origins Frothy Face Wash before and this sample is perfect for travel size. I instantly added it to my toiletry kit for my upcoming travels. I was really excited to try the Arrow Brightener pencil. I added it to my morning make up routine and it really made a difference. I lined the inside of my bottom lashes and inner corners with the liner and it really added an extra brightness to my eyes. Especially on those nights that I went to bed late due to Netflix binge watching. The MAC cosmetics mascara was a great sample to get - you can never have too many mascara samples around! I'm not a big lipgloss person, therefore I gave the sample to my mom and she really loves it. She mentioned it was very moisturizing and long lasting.

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July Birchbox

The July Birchbox theme is One-Two-Punch! All the products are one in two combos to get you out of the door as quickly as possible this summer. My sample choice product was the Jouer Cosmetics Lip Enhancer. The brand has amazing lip products and I was excited to try this moisturizing lip enhancer. 

Next up is the Klorane dry shampoo, which I am a total fan of. I'm not big on dry shampoos in my normal day to day but when I travel I always pack one and this one in particular is absorbs the oil and doesn't leave a white residue. The Avene Cleanance Expert is a makeup base that moisturizes and matifies during these hot summer days. I LOVE the Avene bran and this product is as amazing as the rest of ones I have. The Milk Makeup Highlighter is quickly become a favorite of mine! I normally don't like stick highlighters but this one is super hydrating and goes on smoothly for all day highlight! The charcoal detox pore cleanser was new to me and I really like trying it out. I love any product that has charcoal and cleanses my pores. After one use I felt that all the makeup and yuckiness from the hot day was striped away and my skin was glowing!

All the products can be found on Birchbox!

May Birchbox

Unboxing my May Birchbox today! The theme for this month's box is "Low Effort, High Impact." The products included are effortless and deliver big results!

My sample choice was the MAC Cosmetics Strobe Cream. I was super excited to try this product! I've heard so many things about strobbing and really wanted to test this out. I'm not sure if I'm using it correctly, need to watch a few more YouTube videos, but I do see a strobe effect when using the product. The item I immediately used as soon as I got my BB was the pomegranate face mask! It definitely made my skin glow and feel super moisturized after using the sheet mask. I am obsessed with sheet masks and this one was fun to try. I've been using the mascara non-stop since I got it! There have been many mornings where I skip eyeliner and just go with loads of mascara on my lashes, this one definitely gives my lashes that wow factor! I really love using the OUAI wave spray. I'm not a huge hair product person, I generally let my hair air day 90% off the time. I've been spritzing this product after showering and love the texture it gives my hair. I also have to mention that it smells amazing!!

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April Birchbox

Sharing my April Birchbox on the blog today! For those of you who are new, Birchbox is monthly subscription services that sends you 5-6 products ranging from beauty, hair, skincare, and lifestyle. Each month's box has a theme, this month's theme was Inside Out. Products that were chosen for this month's box included hand picked products with superstar ingredients that help you look and feel your best - inside and out!

For my sample choice item I picked the Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream. I was excited to try this cream since it is targeted specifically for redness, blemishes, and inflammation. From time to time I get random spots on my face, especially with the weather changes, and I was interested in trying this cream out. I've used it for a couple days on some red spots I developed on my forehead and it definitely has reduced the redness. The Beauty Crop GRLPWR Liquid Lipstick was a fun addition to my makeup bag. I got the Imma Bawse shade which is a nice deep red. I wore it a few times to work and received many compliments on it. I haven't had a chance to try the HUM Nutrition Powder, but I am super excited to give it a chance. I've never tried these superfood powders therefore I'm intrigued to give it a go! The Sumbody Body Soap smells absolutely amazing!! As soon as I opened my box I could smell the lavender. I've been using it nonstop! 

As always all the items can be found online at Birchbox. If you are interested in trying out Birchbox you can signup here. 

Have  a lovely day!

March Birchbox

The March Birchbox theme was "Pretty Mighty" and included products that are high performing and bring out your inner boss! I was excited to try the Cargo Bronzer sent in my box. The Micro Water sample was another product I was excited to try. I've been addicted to Bioderma for the past year and can't get enough of water based cleanser and makeup removers. This product is just as good as Bioderma and I really enjoyed sampling it.

My sample choice pick was the Benefit mascara - I'm in love with this product!! I've been using to for four years now! The perfume sample of Tokyomilk was very citrus and fresh, it's very different than my normal floral scent, but I really enjoyed sampling it for a week. The hair product sample smells amazing! I have yet to use it but the smells is wonderful and I'm sure the product will do exactly what it is suppose to do!

As always you can sign up for Birchbox for only $10 a month here. Hope you enjoyed my March Birchbox unboxing! Thanks for stopping by!

February Birchbox

Sharing my February Birchbox today! 

This month's BB included such amazing products! I've already finished a few of the samples. My first favorite was the pur-lisse lip nourisher. This product was instantly moisturizing and nourishing on my lips. The winter months can be rough on my skin and especially my lips but this product was a great boos to my lip care routine and really helped nourish them. I received the PBJ Smoothie Stick in Saucy Marsala and loved the color! I have a few of these lip sticks from previous boxes and I just love them. The are long lasting and super moisturizing! I love lip products that don't dry your lips out. Another item I received was the Acure Organics Purifying Fruit Peel - I was looking forward to this product and trying it! The peel smells amazing off the bat and after a week of use I felt my skin was glowing and got that boost of energy it needed. 

I also received a sample of Bumble and Bumble Repair Blow Dry and CLEAN Parfum.  I already finished the perfume sample! Such a lovely sweet scent. 

As always all the items can be found at Birchbox! If you haven't signed up for BB you need to - it's the best way to try new products straight to your door! You can sign up here.

Have a lovely day!

January Birchbox

Sharing my January Birchbox today! This month's products were all about making you feel like the greatest version of yourself. The products included perfume, R+Co shampoo & conditioner, ARROW water resistant mascara, Eyeko liquid eyeliner, and Sunday Riley Good Genes lactic acid treatment.

I've bee using the mascara and liquid eyeliner non stop since getting my birchbox last week! The liquid liner allows me to get the perfect winged liner - the felt tip allows for precise lines. I've used Sunday Riley products before and per usual I love them! I'm not sure if I would add this product immediately to my skincare routine because I just bought a similar serum. But I would considerate it in the future! The perfume and hair products are always a bonus for me because I save them to use when I travel. 

As always, all the products can be found on Birchbox!

November Birchbox

This month's Birchbox products were all about the finishing touches. The products I received included:

Avénue Soothing Moisture Mask

Chella Eyebrow Pencil

Number 4 Smoothy Balm

Supergoop Hand Cream

TokyoMilk Light Awaken Within Perfume

I am obsessed with every single one of these products that I received. My mom actually snagged the eyebrow pencil, hand cream, and perfume samples from me. I've been a fan of Avénue and Supergoop products for years! I use the Avénue thermal mist religiously and have the Supergoop sunscreen that I use year round. 

All the products can be found below or directly on Birchbox!

October Birchbox

This month's Birchbox theme was Revive & Restore! All the products featured in this month's box were focused on rejuvenating and making the most of your time. My October box products included:

Clarins Multi Active Day All Skin Types

Clarins Energy Booster

Hustle Butter Luxe

Marcelle Xtension Plus Curl Mascara

PARLOR Repairing Conditioner & Repairing Shampoo

CLEAN Skin Eau de Parfum

I was obsessed with the Hustle Butter Luxe! The product is extremely nourishing and works wonders on my dry skin. The Clarins skincare products were a great addition to my beauty routine. I received many compliments on the fragrance, it smells clean and fresh!

All the products can be found in the Birchbox Shop!

September Birchbox

It's been a while since I've done a un-boxing my Birchbox blog post. I am excited to share my September Birchbox products because I am obsessed with every single thing! This month's Birchbox theme was all about versatile, time-saving products that help tackle our oh so long to do list!

LOC Ultra-Gloss Lip Pencil in Cherry Bomb

Bioderma Sensibio H2O

Milk Makeup Highlighter 

R+Co Analog Cleansing Foam Conditioner

Avene Thermal Spring Water

I've received the lip pencil a few times before and LOVE the color. The product is so pigmented,and glides on smoothly. The thermal spring water and bioderma products are french products that I am obsessed with! My sister was in Paris over the summer and brought me back these products and I've been using them since. Seriously hands down the best! I suggest everyone give them a try because the french really know their beauty products! The highlighter is a great product I keep in my work bag now. It gives you a dewy glow for a great afternoon pickup! 

All the products can be found in the Birchbox shop!

March Birchbox

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a lovely weekend. Today I'm unboxing my March Birchbox. This month's box theme is all about celebrating all the strong ladies in honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month. All the products included are meant to amplify your features, not cover them.

Cartier - Baiser Vole Ead De Parfum

Kiehl's Since 1851 - Ultra Facial Cleanser

Number 4 - Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner

theBalm Cosmetics - How Bout Them Apples?

treStiWue - Color

amika - Perk Up Dry Shampoo

All the products in this month's box were amazing. The perfume is lovely floral scent. I'm a huge fan of Kiehl's however never had the chance to use their cleanser. I've been using this for the past week and really love it! The cheek tint is the cutest pop of color and it can also be used as lip color. If you have not tried the amika dry shampoo - do it now! It's amazing! I never was a fan of dry shampoo however this one has made me a believer! All the products can be found below and in the Birchbox shop!

February Birchbox

This month's Birchbox included products to help you create your own not-quite-everyday looks from easy hairstyles to versatile makeup techniques you can use again and again. This month's products included:

• L'Oréal Professional - Mythic Oil Nourishing Masque
• Marcelle - NewAge 8 in 1 Power Serum
• Oscar De La Renta - Flor Eau Da Parfum
• POP Beauty - Matte Velvet Lipstix
• REN - Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

I was super excited to try the Ren Renewal Mask - my sample choice pick for the month - it's amazing! I immediately tried it on and followed it up with the power serum, which is wonderful! I felt my skin completely renewed and fresh. The perfume is a lovely floral scent and I've been using it all week and received so many compliments on it. The lipstick is a fun pop of color, it is a matte lipstick therefore you need to make sure you apply Vaseline before applying in order to avoid dry lips. I loved all the products in this month's box and may actually be placing an order for a few of them items when I run out.
 
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December Birchbox

The final Birchbox of 2015 has arrived! This month's theme is All Wrapped Up - very fitting for the holidays. In addition to this month's box I added the completion perfection sampler to my box for an addition $20. I received a ton of fabulous goodies that are targeted to put my best face forward. The sampler included the beautyblender, Benefit Cosmetics Primer, Marcelle BB Cream Golden Glow, The Beauty Crop Highlighting Cream, and W3LL People Invisible Powder. 

My December Birchbox included;

• Malin + Gotez - clarifying clay mask
• Benefit Cosmetics - they're real! Tinted Primer
• Catherine Malandrino - Romance de Provence
• Coastal Scents - styleEYES Eyeshadow Palette
• Darphin - INTRAL Redness Relief Soothing Serum

Check out all my Birchbox posts of 2015 (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, and November)

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November Birchbox

Today I'm sharing my November Birchbox goodies!

The festivities are upon us and the weather is taking a dip to cooler temps. All of this month's BB products are about taking more time to pamper and polish before the holiday rush. This month's samples included:

• Living proof - Perfect hair Day(PhD) dry shampoo
• Liz Earle - Superskin Moisturizer with Natural Neroli
• LOC - One & Done Shadow Stick - Impress Me
• MAKE - Fake Gloss
• Temple Spa - La La Lagoon Aromatic Bath & Shower Gel

I am obsessed with the shadow stick! I'm normally a powder shadow person - MAC and Urban Decay  are my go to brands - however this shadow stick is superb! The consistency and color are perfect for the holiday season and it's long lasting. It makes for a great base or best on its own. The face gloss is a wonderful pick me up for dry skin due to the cold harsh weather. I used it a couple times on my dry lips and loved it! The moisturizer is incredible and smells wonderful. The dry shampoo and bath gel are TBD since I haven't used them yet however I am taking them with me on my travels and I'm sure they will come in handy!

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