November Birchbox
After waiting a few extra days for my Birchbox this month due to Superstorm Sandy, it's finally here! Let me tell you, seeing that pink box in my mailbox never gets old!
This month's theme is, appropriately, "GIVE". They have teamed up with Art of Elysium, which is "a non-profit that encourages actors, artists, designers, and musicians to dedicate their time and talent to children who are battling various medical conditions." They have set up a special
AoE shop on the website, go check it out!
In the box:
Kerastase
Chroma Sensitive
Kerastase's hair philosophy: cleanse, treat, and protect. This gentle cleansing balm, which purifies strands and locks in color, is your first step towards gorgeous locks.
MCMC Fragrances
Phoenix
We convinced our favorite Brooklyn-based perfumer to create exclusive samples of this warm feminine scent just for you.
ModelCo
Fibre Lashxtend Lengthening Mascara
Falsies without the fuss. This innovative mascara uses tiny lash-extending fibers to give you a lengthy fringe. Tip: rotate the wand inside the bottle to pick up the fibers.
One Love Organics
Aromatic Body Serum
Made with pumpkin seed and sea buckthorn oil, this fast-absorbing oil keeps skin supple and hydrated. Bonus: it was aromatherapy benefits!
**Lifestyle Extra**
Chuao Chocolatier
Assorted ChocoPod in Honeycomb
These bite-sized artisanal treats are made with premium Venezuelan cacao and come in a range of unexpected flavors.
The fragrance actually smells much better than I anticipated; it's a blend of vanilla, honeysuckle, and peach. I like it, but I don't think I would buy a full bottle of it (and a full bottle is $95, yikes!) I'm skeptical of the mascara because I have pretty sensitive skin and I have had allergic reactions to mascaras before. The description on Birchbox's website makes it sound like it should be fine, but I usually don't use products unless they specifically say "noncomedogenic" or "for sensitive skin". I guess I'll just have to try it! I'm so excited for another sample of a One Love Organics product. If the products weren't so crazy expensive, I would probably own them all. This body oil smells amazing; I can't wait to use it on my skin! And I did try out a little bit of it to see how fast it absorbed. The result? VERY fast and doesn't leave a greasy residue!
Birchbox is a monthly subscription service that puts 4-5 deluxe beauty samples (plus extras!) in your mailbox for just $10 per month! Not only will you get exposed to new and exciting products by brands that may be new to you, but if you love the products you can buy them through Birchbox's website and earn points towards future purchases. You can also leave feedback on products in your box and get 10 points for each piece of feedback. 100 points gets you $10 to spend in the Birchbox shop!