Firstly, unless you're blind, you've probably noticed my new layout! I was getting tired of all the dreary colors, so I thought I'd change it up a bit. It took FOREVER to do, but I'm pleased with how it turned out. I'd love to hear what y'all think about it!
But oh my goodness, y’all. I am so excited because I got my
first Birchbox in the mail! In case you haven’t heard, Birchbox is a site that
surveys your beauty needs and sends you monthly samples based on a profile,
kind of like a personalized magazine subscription for beauty products. Cool,
right?
So on the beauty profile, I put that I have really dry skin
that flakes. So Birchbox sent me a sample of Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré –
24 Hour Miracle Cream. “A favorite of models and makeup artists, this cult
French moisturizer heals dryness and leave skin primed for foundation.” However,
the package says it’s for all skin types, which is good for all you combination
and oily folks. I tried it that night, using it on my whole face but focusing
on a few extra-flaky places, like my nose and my chin. Y’all…when I woke up the
next morning, my dryness was GONE. Seriously. Some of the roughest patches were
perfectly smooth. It was unbelievable. My only qualm – no SPF. :( Otherwise, it’s
perfect.
30 ml tube - $16
75 ml tube - $28
I put that I have fine, dry hair that’s prone to breakage.
Birchbox included a sample of Ojon rare blend™ oil Total Hair Therapy. “This
tricolored oil prevents heat damage and gives hair an instant shine boost.” This
is good considering I’m addicted to straightening my hair (if you know anything
about me, it’s that I’m always in the bathroom fixing my hair). You shake the
bottle before using it so that the colors blend together, and then warm it up
in your hands by rubbing them together. I
think I might have put too much on, because when I went to straighten my hair,
it came out looking…stringy? Greasy? Oily? Not sure, but I had to use a lot of
dry shampoo to make it look better. Note to self – a little goes a long way
with this stuff!
1.5 oz bottle - $35
I also got a perfume by Aerie, which is my personal favorite
for underwear (sorry, VS). “This light-as-air blend of bergamot, peony, and
vanilla feels fresh and warm.” I can definitely smell the bergamot (My mom uses
essential oils in lieu of medicine and hair/skin care these days.
#apothecaryprobs). It’s very light and subtle; not as sweet as I usually like,
but it’s nice. Maybe my mom would like it (but lesbireal, she’d rather use
oils).
1.7 oz bottle - $39.95
Rollerball - $14.95
I’m usually really reserved, simple, and natural when it
comes to makeup, so I was pleasantly surprised when I got Eyeko Skinny Liquid
Eyeliner, something I wouldn’t normally by for myself. “This UK import features
a user-friendly pen applicator and supersmooth formula.” One reason I don’t
like liquid eyeliner is because I don’t wanna mess it up, so it’s good that
this is easy to apply. I will most likely only wear this when I’m hitting up
Northgate, but it’s still a nice thing to have.
Pen - $15
Comes in black, brown (sold out), navy, turquoise, olive, and
purple
As an added bonus, they included two packets of 100% Pure
Nourishing Body Cream. “This skin-friendly moisturizer is made exclusively from
100 percent vegan, organic ingredients. Not that you needed an excuse to
slather it on.” I get really dry, cracked legs in the winter, so I need all the
nourishing body moisturizer I can get! I put it on after a shower, and It.
Smells. So. Good. I’m addicted to the smell. It’s like coconut, vanilla, and
coffee all in one. I can’t stop smelling my hands. No really.
8 oz tube - $15
Comes in coconut, vanilla bean, and green apple (but all but
green apple are sold out!)
What I love about Birchbox (besides the awesome product
samples they sent me) is that they have explanations, directions, and tutorials
for each product, so you know how to use it to do what it’s meant to do. Also,
if you review the products you get, you can get 10 Birchbox points. 10 points =
$1 spending money in the store, which carries full sizes of all your samples
and more, so you can potentially earn enough money to get free stuff. Yeah,
free.
Speaking of points, if you would like to sign up to get
Birchbox yourself at my referral, I could earn more points, which means you
could help me get free stuff, which I would love you forever for. All you have
to do is click here and sign up! It’s $10 a month for a box of 4-5 samples,
which isn’t that bad considering how much you get out of it (that’s, like,
$2.50 a week, or $2 per sample, depending how you wanna look at it). After you
get your first box (and love it), I’ll get 50 points, which equates to $5. Quid
pro quo, y’all.
Let me know if you have any questions
about the products I got, or if you decide to try Birchbox for yourself! I love
reading your comments. :)
Much love,
Sydney
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