Birchbox August 2014

My first review is for the August edition of Birchbox. I am not a regular subscriber but I hear that it is one of the longest running beauty subscriptions out there. I subbed before a couple of months ago but wasn't impressed with the sample sizes or selection. However, out of all of my beauty subs, I realized that Birchbox was the only box where I utilized everything, so I figured I'd give them another shot!

Birchbox: $10 monthly. Ships in the US and limited areas internationally.






The box that was sent was suppose to be the Everyday Girl special edition box. At first, I thought it was until I read what the Everyday Girl box was suppose to include. The box I received was much different but comparing this box to what I was suppose to receive, I think I lucked out!









There's a card that comes inside of the box that gives a brief description of the contents.
They're Real Push-Up Liner






First item is They're Real Push-Up liner by Benefits Cosmetics (Full size: $24). Everyone seems to be in love with this eyeliner and it was the main reason why I resubbed to Birchbox. However, the sample is really small. I have yet to try it but I will as soon as possible!





Laura Mercier Tone Perfecting Crème






The second item is a Laura Mercier Tone Perfecting creme (Full size: $98).
It comes in a beautiful and good quality container. I don't know much about LM products but they tend to receive great reviews. There's a generous amount of product sample and it has a lovely scent. I hope this can help with my dark circles under my eyes. They also threw in Laura Mercier tinted Moisturizer sample for good measure and that I have no use for.










Not Soap, Radio





The third item on the list is Not Soap, Radio Joy Inducing Body Wash (Full size $16). This body wash smells devine! I love anything with a lemon scent! It's a little on the runny side as far as liquid consistency but I will most definitely use this for the scent alone.






Whish Shave Crave





Fourth item is Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream Acai Grapefruit (Full size $20). I had to take a few sniffs of this cream to see if the scent would appeal to me. The smell is very light and the cream is thick but I'm not too fond of grapefruits or Acai berries. I may toss this one over to my daughter since she loves anything shaving related.






Hello Breathspray






The fifth and last item is Hello BreathSpray in Pink Grapefruit Mint ( Full size: $11.50). This was actually a Lifestyle Extra bonus. Unfortunately, it is grapefruit and I do not like anything grapefruit flavored or scented. As far as freshening my breath, I'd rather chew gum.

That pretty much sums up the August Birchbox and I am definitely impressed compared to the very first box I received. It is worth the $10 per month that they charge and they have a pretty generous points system that allows you to buy a lot of full sized products from their site. Will I keep the sub? Maybe not since I am more into makeup but since I can cancel anytime, I may give it another month. Hell, it's only $10 bucks!

Stay tuned......