January Birchbox Reveal

Anyways, I received my January Birchbox several days ago, but I’m just now getting around to posting about it.  I heard about Birchbox from a co-worker and have been hooked ever since.  My husband gifted me my first Birchbox subscription for a three month period.  This is my second box and I already think I want to get a year subscription (I didn’t want to commit to a year up front since I wasn’t sure if I’d like it or not.)  I personally feel like it’s worth the $10 a month.  Some boxes may have better stuff than others, but overall, it’s opened my eyes to new products that I normally wouldn’t try (or want to buy a full-size version of.)  Once you get your subscription, you fill out a short profile based on your preferences and then Birchbox selects items that fit your profile.

This box focused on the idea of “a new year means a whole new you.” It included a fold-out poster with 25 ideas for ways to maximize your personal happiness in the new year. #mybestyearever

Juicy Couture – Viva La Juicy– it has a fruity, floral fragrance.  I am very particular about fragrances and getting a spritz on a piece of paper isn’t enough for me (especially when my nostrils are filled with all the other scents at the makeup counter!)  I love having a trial size to test out to see if I want to commit to a particular fragrance.  I even keep it in my purse in case I want to spritz myself i.e.- after the gym when I have to run to errands afterwards.

theBalm® cosmetics Hot Mama Shadow & Blush All-in-One– This peachy pink powder has a subtle infusion of golden shimmer to give off a 3D effect. It also works as a shadow and highlighter all in one.  I have been using it the past few days and it looks absolutely INCREDIBLE versus my previous blushes (which were Clinique and Bare Escentuals).

Kérastase Nutritive Nectar Thermique – Protect-This hair treatment revitalizes parched strands and split ends and provides protection against heat styling and claims to improve the performance of your tools.  You simply apply this to damp hair and style as usual.

Want to sign up to receive Birchbox?  Sign up here.  Once you subscribe (and there is a wait time), you can visit the Birchbox store and order full-size versions of items.  You also earn points whenever you purchase something so you can get free stuff!  And you can refer friends/family and earn points towards future purchases too!  It’s a win win for everyone!

You can even give Birchbox as a gift to someone (and they have a men’s edition too!)  I’m thinking the 3 month Birchbox gift subscription would be a great gift for my sister-in-law in college.  What college kid wouldn’t want a care package like this?!