August 2012 Birch Box

                                                        This Box is A back to Beauty School Box!

1st of all I believe I mentioned that last month I had a couple mess up with things not being sent. I was sent the Ear Buds and a sample packet of hair Serum. It wasn't the hair mask, but it still worked out. I had emailed Birch Box and told them about the phone call I had with an employee that told me that they where all out of the Ear buds and then I saw them shortly for sale on the website.  The lady emailed me back pretty fast and assured me that they do have them in stock and sent them to me.  Birch Boxed redeemed them self's 10 fold.

I am really happy I didn't end up unsubscribing to their service/. The August box was pretty good and I am pretty much happy with what I received.  If you do ever decide on Birch Box and have and issue be patient they do have excellent Customer Service.

Viva La Juicy La Fleur 

Full Size Price- $70

Full Size 2.5 oz

• This fruity Perfume with Honey suckle, Gardenia and Jasmine  ,  they say it a light sent, but to me it kind strong and gave me a head ache, which I am sensitive to sent. It did smell good in any case. Even though I couldn't wear it I will recommend this Product.****

Schick Hydro Silk 5 blade Razor 

Cost $9.99

This is a good quality Razor not too much to say about it. It was kinda weird to get this.. But I understand that they put random items in the box.. Its not a bummer just ok.****

Yu Be Moisturizing Skin Cream

Full Size Price $16

Full Size 1.25 oz

This cream is good for Chapped dry lips, Moisturize Skin and Dry Heels.  Japans best selling moisturizing cream since the 1950's.  This is a natural Product.  It is also infused with Vitamins B C and E. 

It does feel  really great on the skin its not greasy, it actually feels soft.  It wasn't happy about the taste when it got on my mouth when I was using it. It kinda reminds me of Blamex . It that doesn't bother you then you will love it on your lips as well.  I didn't try it on my heels, it was a pretty small sample. I wouldn't buy it only for the fact that the full size is pricey for such a small tube.****

Full Size Price$ 22

Full Size  8 oz

I have very naturally Kinky hair, I have tried EVERYTHING some things I used I liked, but never loved before now.  Before using this I have been using  Organix  Ever Straight Brazilian Keratin Shampoo and conditioner and I have been noticing that it has made my hair look and feel better, It kinda made my hair looser .. well the curls, but as soon as I put my other products in my hair it felt crunchy.  When I got this product and used it. I didn't need any other products such as Gel or Hair spray. This did exactly what it sait it would. My hair has never felt softer.***** Yes I would recommend this.

This what I am washing my hair with and loving it.

PIXI Lip and Liner

Full Size$18 

Vintage Rose

I was happy to get another full size product. Its a very nice color and the liner is Water Proof. If you like naturally this a good color. There is more to choose from. I was very happy, amd a bit out of my price range... but I will recommend it if you are willing to pay for it.****

 

June Birch Box 2012

This month also is themed, This is the Travel Birch Box.  One thing I would like to share is not everyone has the same exact items in them.  Some girls got full size products.. I haven't received  any as of yet.  I like to watch Youtube videos and see what everyone got.  There are surveys you can earn points towards full size products or a free box. I had too search how to do the survey. What you do is around the 15th or 20 th of the month at the top of the Birch Box site it will read box click on that and it will show everything that you have received in your box click on the item and to the right of the page it says review this product. The survey will appear. And on to the review.

Full Price $55

Since June is the month for fathers day they sent out a sample of men's cologne.  My father and brother don't wear fancy colognes they have there preference of what they have been using for years, so I gave it to my cousin.. I smelled it and I like it. I would recommend it. *****

Tili Bags

$8.49 for 12 quart size bags

These bags are the perfect size foe travel. I guess when you travel you are to put your liquids for your carry on in a quart size bag. Even though these are very cute you can go to the grocery store and buy plain ziploc bags for much cheaper and you get more so I don't recommend this product.

Beauty Blender Cleaner

$17.96

6 oz.

 I don't have a Beauty Blender. But it also cleans your make up brushes.  If you wouls like to know what a Beauty Blender is see picture. 

 

This is used the same as the wedges that you apply your make up. the reason for the shape is it get in to any curvaceous of your face for perfect foundation. Back to the cleanser.. I used it on my brushed and yes it works.. I haven't cleaned my brushed before and never realized how dirty they where. Would I buy it? I don't know, I would like to try other products 1st But I would I Recommend it Yes I would. It is natural soy based. ****

Number 4 Super Comb Prep and Protect

$32 200 ml

This protects your hair from blow drying and hot Irons as well as UV rays. I haven'y used it before Straightening my hair yet , but I have used it if I was gonna be out in the sun awhile. I might try it and see if it makes a difference. The big problem is I hate the way it smells. I think it makes my hair smell dirty. Would I recommend it, I am on the fence. If you have trouble with smell then no. **

Comodynes Urban Cosmetics

$14.99 8 packs

These are kinda neat you can use one packet on your entire body. Keep reapplying every 3 days to maintain your tan. I am super pale. I used them before I went to sleep.  After it dried I went to bed and woke up with a tan. Here is a problem.. .... Tip one make sure you apply it evenly. I thought I did but I was so streaky it was actually funny, If you are good at applying this then is awesome . If you don't like this product it washed of after 3 showers. It smells nice too. But I would recommended it.*****

$17

.3 oz

Beauty Queen

Lip and and check Stain.. I love this color. I used it on my lips and cheeks. Just remember if you use it on your cheeks to blend it very quickly or it will leave dots or streaks on your face. I love lip stain and I do recommend this product.  *****

   This how my Box look when it came.

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1st off before I review what I got in my Birch Box I will tell you  little about it.  You ask to join and after you are accepted which takes a couple days you can order your Sample Box for $10 that include  shipping . In this box you get 3 to 5 deluxe sized samples and sometimes a full size sample. The sample sizes are worth more than the $10 box. All these products are high end  brands that you can try before you decide to buy.  Nothing is worse than buying high in products that you end up hating before you. buying them. The one thing good about  Birch Box is you can skip a month or two if you don't want to get products that month.

Above is how the products are hand packaged .. The box comes also with a note card describing what the theme is if there is one for that month and on the other side of the card is what products you got, how they work and how much the full size products are, which you can purchase on Birch Box and earn 1 point for every dollar you spend. You can yous that towards a Birch Box or an Item you buy.

The moth For May's Theme is Hampton Beach Party.. Gossip Girl.. Which I don't watch these picks are from stylist from Gossip Girl.

This is what this months box looks like. 

also not everyone gets the same things in there box. You so a style quiz that is how certain items are picked for you.

Full size $90 60ml

Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer by Algenist

I got a pretty good sized jar of this for being a sample. It smells like a moisturizer smooth and hydrating to the skin. I have only used it a couple times, but so far it's OK.

Full Size $8 5 fl oz

Color is Clambake Coral by Color Club

This a Beautiful coral color.. The only thing I wasn't crazy about it was it thin you have to add about three coats . It may work best with a base coat. It chipped pretty fast. I will still use it adjusting the way I put it in.I have a natural tan color to my skin it looks great with dark skin.

Full Size  $42 50ml

Kerastase Cristal liste  ..Basically a serum that adds shine and smooth Hair

 I have only used this once so far. It smells amazing.. It seemed to work like every shine serum I have used. But my hair smelled good and was shiny and soft. Don't go out ans spend the money on this product.

Full size $34 3.38 fl oz

Sarah Monamara Miracle Skin Transformer Body SPF 20 in Glow

You cab use this any where on your body to cover flaws its tinted covers blemished and scars  on Arms Legs ant where.; Down side is it has sparkle to it and if you had a little blemish and you only wanted to cover that , you have a random sparkly patch.  I compromised how I use it I do have dark eye lids.. I use it as an eye-shadow primer.. It keeps your eye-shadow on all day. and I use it as a check highlighter.

Extras

Full size $36 250ml 

Kerastase Cristal liste Shampoo .. removes oil from hair leaving the ends healthy and soft.

I didn't use this I gave it to my daughter the sample was too small I have too much hair.. it wasn't enough to do 1/2 my hair. she has short hair.. she hasn't used it yet.

  

Full Size $39 200ml

                           Kerastase Cristal liste Conditioner has Hydrating  aloe seals shine and moisture.

Same as the Shampoo the sample was too small for me to use.

Set of 12 $10 

You get 1 card as a sample and envelope 

Cute card the main side of the Stationary is simple with just XOXO. Nothing really to say about it other than its stationary.

That is it for this moths Birch Box until next time. Check out the link at the top of the page. Thanks for viewing my blog Please follow me if you like. XOXO Char