It hasn't come yet...But they uploaded what I'm getting this month.
I'm excited to try the eyeko, the facial moisterizer with spf50, and the stainiac (though I wish it was less toxic, I don't like the idea of eating the crap)
I'm completely repulsed by tanners and bronzers. They make you look old! Maybe I just spent too much time around overly tanned people, but it makes your skin look nasty. I might try it but I don't want to be orange, worse than looking old.
It may be better than any box I've gotten in the last 6 months. I've had a real bad run on my boxes. I've hated most of them. If I didn't have a year subscription I would have canceled it by now.
JUNE 2012 Pre review-I'll have to update once I get the actual products.
John Varvatos Star U.S.A. 1.7 oz
Lame since they already sent this to my man in his birchbox man (which they should know...) Also fragrances give me migraines, I wish I could opt out of them.
tili Bags Small Collection 1
It looks like a ziploc, maybe it will be nicer in person?
Eyeko Fat Eye Stick
maybe cool, I hope it doesn't wear off in 5 minutes like most of these eye sticks do, we shall see!
Likewise Facial Moisturizer + Sun Protectant SPF 50 Normal To ...
I'm looking for a good face spf 50 so I hope this works. Most of them give me acne.
Comodynes Self-Tanning Intensive
uh, yeah no. Seriously, please let me opt out of the tanners and bronzers. yuck.
theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac
Maybe this will be cool? though I'm concerned about the nasty ingredients. I like products like Korres because they have safe ingredients and I don't worry about ingesting it.
MAY 2012
Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm SPF 25+
This seemed nice, except it has hyaluronic acid. I'm allergic to it as it's cross reactive to eggs. I can only think other people must have this issue with it. It should have come with an allergy warning!
Color Club® Foil Collection
Chipped within an hour. boo!
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm
Didn't seem to do anything.
Ojon volume advance™ Volumizing Shampoo
Did not add volume, not as good as my regular shampoo which is sls free.
APRIL 2012
Alima Pure™ Organic Nourishing Lip Balm
Ug peppermint. The smell makes me want to puke. I really wish it didn't have the peppermint as it seems like it would have been cool without it.
Jurlique Moisture Replenishing Day Cream
This was nice but not remarkable. But organic without scary ingredients.
Wonderstruck Taylor Swift 3.4 oz
I hate fragrances! They give me migraines!
J.R. Watkins Hand Cuticle Salve
I wanted to like this, but it didn't seem to do much. But hey organic!
Dropps Laundry Detergent
I like my regular sls free detergent better- Ecos Lemongrass laundry detergent.
MARCH 2012
boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens
I have oily skin, but constantly blotting my skin isn't effective. 3 minutes later I'm oily again, what's the point? Mac Studio Fix foundation works better.
Kusmi Tea Paris - I Love My Detox Tea
"Sourced from China" yeah no thanks. I don't trust food from China since my cat was poisoned by Melamine. He never quite got back to his old self and died last year. :(
Oscar Blandi Pronto Wet Instant Volumizing Shampoo
Oscar Blandi Pronto Wet Instant Volumizing Conditioner
This SHIT FUCKED MY HAIR! It stripped all the color out, and it was all dry and damaged. I was so pissed I had to recolor my hair after. Avoid this crap. I complained to birchbox but they didn't even bother to reply.
AHAVA Essential Day Moisturizer - Normal to Dry Skin
It's not bad, but I don't care for the scent.
TALIKA Lipocils Expert
I have long lashes already, so it's sort of a silly product for me. I don't want longer lashes!
FEBRUARY 2012
Exude Lipstick
I wanted to like it, but it was so strongly scented with peppermint it made me nauseous.
Eye Rock Designer Liner
I tried to put these on, and honestly it's easier to use eyeliner. I think their more complicated designs would be cool though. Like the lace.
LA FRESH® Eco Beauty Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover
I liked it until I read more about the ingredients
BLK DNM Perfume 11
Smelled nice, but fragrance gives me migraines.
JANUARY 2012
Juicy Couture - Juicy Couture - 3.4 oz
I hate this brand, and I hate fragrance.
stila smudge stick waterproof eye liner
I love stila's products, good wear, high pigments... but I'm allergic to them. Sad. I gave this to my friend.
BORGHESE CuraForte Moisture Intensifier
Another product with Hyaluronic acid. Seriously these should have allergy warning labels.
C.O. Bigelow Lavender & Peppermint Shampoo
C.O. Bigelow Lavender & Peppermint Conditioner
Ug peppermint. My boyfriend was excited though.
’wichcraft Granola
Might have been interesting if there was even a spoonful!
DECEMBER 2011
Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss
This smells like some lip gloss I had in 8th grade. Plus parabens.
Harvey Prince Ageless - Pink Grapefruit - 100ml
yuck more fragrance
Orofluido Elixir
I wanted to like this. And initially I did, but after about 30 minutes the smell was so strong I got a migraine. I ended up washing it off. I liked the scent, it was just way too strong.
Showstoppers® Designer Fashion Tape in Nude/Black
Non-latex! I don't tend to wear anything I need to use these for but I'll keep them in mind.
Benefit The POREfessional
I was totally excited about this, but it didn't seem to do anything. And it has a lot of dimethecone in it.
EBOOST Orange Natural Energy Booster
Yuck Stevia is disgusting.
NOVEMBER 2011
LaROCCA Champagne and Shimmer Supreme Creme
Makes you look shiny and greasy. Perhaps I'm oversensitive to this because I have oily skin. I don't care for the shiny look.
Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée Cologne Absolue
More fragrance, gives me migraines.
Two Paperdolls Coasters
As a letterpress printer, I don't appreciate the deep impression. I'm old school. plus I could print my own! Still an ok extra
BORGHESE Fango Active Mud Face & Body - 17.6 oz
Hyaluronic Acid, again I'm allergic, as is anyone allergic to eggs.
Zoya Gems Jewels Collection
I got Izzy! I LOVE IT!! It didn't chip until day two. It's like a miracle! I'm now a regular zoya customer. Here's a link to Izzy. If you click on it you get a coupon for a FREE Bottle of Zoya Nail Polish will automatically be placed in their account and can be used immediately on their current order. TIP: If you use this coupon and add 2 more polishes to your order, you get free shipping too! The coupon will appear in the "My Coupons/ Promos" section of their "My Account" Page.
OCTOBER 2011
stila eyeshadow pans in compact
I got 24 carat gold. It's not a good color for my fair/olive skin. Though it might be nice for some. And I'm allergic to is.
Korres Body Butter
Love! It smells great! Plus nothing creepy in the ingredients! It's a little pricey.
blinc Mascara
I wanted to like it, but it flakes off.
The Laundress Delicate Wash
I don't really have anything delicate to wash.
Caudalie Vinoperfect Cell Renewal Night Cream
Smells heavenly! Wildly expensive.
SEPTEMBER 2011
colorescience pro® sunforgettable® Mineral Sun Protection Po...
Wow this was way way way too dark for me I have fair olive skin, and I got a very dark color. It's a bummer as I would have liked to try it. It's so dark it's too dark to even use as blush!
Incoco® Nail Polish Appliqué
This is the best polish ever! I love it. If you put a top coat like Zoya Armor Top Coat every other day, it should look great for a couple weeks. (though the tips may wear a bit, but no chipping!)
Jouer Lip Enhancer
I didn't enjoy the feel of this product. Or the scent. It has that same 8th grade lip gloss scent that their lip gloss has.
Truth Art Beauty Face Nourish - Birchbox Blend
It's nice, I use a couple drops in my bath water.
AUGUST 2011
WEI™ Tibetan Chrysanthemum correcting eye treatment pads
Peppermint-yuck. Also parabens.
blinc Eyeliner in Black
I wanted to like this but it didn't seem to work with my oily skin. It peeled off in spots after a couple hours.
Carol's Daughter® Monoi Repairing Hair Mask
This was a bit to heavy for my thin fine hair. But the smell is nice. I got their regular conditioner instead and it's great. Plus no nasty ingredients
Pangea Organics Cleanser for Oily to Combination Skin
I broke out after using this..I'm not sure if there was a connection. But my skin felt nice after I used it, and it's all natural ingredients.
Twistband Hair Tie
If only I had hair to tie! haha
JULY 2011
Redken shine flash 02 glistening mist
Made my heir look greasy. I don't need help with that since it does that on it's own.
philosophy® purity made simple™ one-step facial cleanser -...
It was ok but not remarkable.
Zoya Touch Collection
I got pandora, which chipped immediately, also it's the color of a dirty bandaid, not a winner for this line. I do like many of their other colors, particularly Izzy and Trixie which don't chip.
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse® / Multi-Usage Dry Oil (100ml)
It's ok, but a little greasy.
JUNE 2011
amika Obliphica Hair Treatment
It was a little heavy for my hair, plus dimethicone.
kate spade new york Twirl - 3.4 fl oz
Smells nasty, and I hate fragrance.
Dr. Dennis Gross Powerful Sun Protection SPF 30 Towelettes
I kept this in my purse and used it when I forgot my sunblock.
Pangea Organics Toner for Normal to Combination Skin
I think I don't understand what toner does. I guess it's refreshing?
Laura Geller Baked Blush-n-Brighten
Ugh. What an awful color! It's completely wrong for my fair olive skin. Awful. The texture was weird too. But it was a full size product so it's a bummer I didn't like it. It was definitely a generous sample. If only the color had been lighter and less orangey pink.
MAY 2011
Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint
Duplicate. boo! If by luminizing you mean, makes you shiny and greasy looking. Not for me. Maybe someone with dry skin would be ok with it?
Archipelago Pomegranate Gift Set
The soap was nicely scented.
BVLGARI Mon Jasmin Noir
Nice scent, but gives me a migraine.
Erno Laszlo TranspHuse Night Serum
Didn't seem to do much.
APRIL 2011
Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Full Strength
Great stuff. Smells yummy too!
Weleda Wild Rose Smoothing Facial Lotion
I wanted to like it but I'm allergic to something in it. bummer! It seems like a really good brand.
Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Repair Eye Treatment
Didn't seem to do much. But I like this brand.
Zoya Intimate Nail Polish Collection
I got Caitlin. It was my first zoya product. Sadly it chipped within an hour, and I was very disappointed. I'm happy that I eventually got Izzy which is great.
LIV GRN C2C Fragrance Collection in Earth
I was hopeful it wouldn't give me a migraine, but it did. And it wasn't really a great scent.
MARCH 2011
AHAVA Revival Bath Salt in Mandarin-Cedarwood
Smells great! They unfortunately don't carry it on birchbox anymore. And it's rather pricy.
Marvis Classic Mint Toothpaste
Yuck mint! I don't use toothpaste because it's all yucky mint.
AHAVA Dermud Enriched Intensive Foot Cream
Not bad.
Pangea Organics Lip Balm
Loved it! I wish it had a tint.
Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil
I tried this without reading the ingredients. The color was not good for me. And I was allergic so I had sore eyes. Hyaluronic Acid, again.
FEBRUARY 2011
NARS Orgasm Illuminator
I was excited to get this. But it just makes me look shiny and greasy. And it didn't stay on very long. Disappointing for a Nars product.
Befine Exfoliating Cleanser
I like this, and my skin feels soft afterwards. Plus no scary ingredients.
bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara
I'm not allergic to it. It's ok, but I need a curling mascara and this doesn't do that. Otherwise good.
sweetriot Dark Chocolate Covered Cacao Nibs
Chocolate! Yum!
JANUARY 2011
myfaceworks 'i need to be firm' Sheet Masks
Hyaluronic Acid, again I'm allergic, as is anyone allergic to eggs.
AHAVA Dermud Hand Cream
It feels nice but I don't enjoy the scent.
Zhena's Gypsy Tea Coconut Chai Black Tea
I couldn't drink the black tea, but they sent me the red chai instead and it's great!
Oscar Blandi Olio di Jasmine Hair Serum
It was too scented, and too heavy for my hair.
DECEMBER 2010
Serge Lutens L'Eau Fragrance
Gah! this was strong and nasty smelling! Migraine! I didn't even put it on!
Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint
If by luminizing you mean, makes you shiny and greasy looking. Not for me. Maybe someone with dry skin would be ok with it?
blowPro Heat is On Protective Styling Mist
It's ok... but I'm not sure how much it does.
NOVEMBER 2010
NARS The Multiple in South Beach
It's ok, but it's a little shiny. Also it disappears quickly. Definitely not an all day product. Did not meet my expectations for a Nars product.
Too Faced Primed and Poreless Face Primer
It was ok. But it wasn't poreless.
Herban Essentials Towelettes
Nice to carry in your purse, pleasant scent. A little pricy.
Benefit So Hooked on Carmella Fragrance
Benefit Lookin’ to Rock Rita Fragrance
Benefit Garden of Good and Eva
I had hoped it wouldn't give me a migraine. But it did.
Hair Bungees
If only I had hair to tie back!
OCTOBER 2010
Laura Mercier Lip Glacé in Opal
Not really my color.
Perricone MD Cold Plasma Face Cream
Hyaluronic Acid, again I'm allergic, as is anyone allergic to eggs.
reBloom
Didn't help me sleep.
Deborah Lippmann Stripper To Go
They work. But they stink like any other acetone polish remover.
So that's my big run down on my birchboxes. I got a few more before this but they've dropped of the history and I don't remember what they were.
