I'm so behind on my monthly beauty subs! My schedule has been so hectic with me moving and working. With the holidays approaching at full speed, I fear things will get worse unless I get some organization in my life!
OK, enough ranting about that. Let's get down to this month's beauty box courtesy of Birchbox who I just have to mention was super late this month due to my first box going MIA. My replacement finally arrived today and I am not impressed by any means.
Birchbox: $10 monthly. Ships in the US and limited areas internationally.
Honeycomb ChocoPads (Full-size, $1)
What the hell? I specifically indicated that I wanted NO SNACKS on my profile and Birchbox's hardheaded tail decides to send me one anyway. The reason? They wanted to try something different for their subscribers. Ummm, if I say I don't want to try snacks, don't put me on the list to be a guinea pig for them. Sure, it was tasty and I enjoyed it but it was all done with an attitude due to the fact that something more desirable could have been sent in its place. Verdict: Thumbs down.
Tocca Cream DA Mano, Bianca (Full size, $10)
This lotion has a nice scent and made from Green tea and lemon but it smells of roses to me. I am unsure of the thickness or consistency of the product since I am in no huge rush to open it. I have so many bottles and tubes of lotion for my ashy hands, I just don't need to add to the collection even if the harsh weather is upon me and my hands. I'll probably trade this for whatever.
Verdict: Thumbs down
Lauren Mercier Supreme Mascara (Full-size $25)
I swear on Jesus's sandals if another beauty sub send me one more mascara, I am going to scream! Is mascara the holy grail of makeup or something? I have so many right now and my two favorites are Urban Decay's Perversion and Teeez Cosmetics Desert Metals mascara. Plus, I have so many unopened mascaras in my beauty arsenal, including the 3D fiber mascaras! Enough already!
Verdict: Thumbs down
Amika Nourishing Mask (Full size, $28)
This was my "pick a sample" item. It smells divine but too damn bad it's too a little sample! I mean, what can I use this on? My pubic area? I have thick hair and the contents in this tube will probably be enough to cover one half of my hair. Nonetheless, I am curious about so I will use this as soon as my argan oil hair mask runs out.
Verdict: Undecided
Dr. Brandt pores no more vacuum cleanser (Full-size, $45)
Hmmm, for some odd reason, Birchbox is trying to play matchmaker with my pores and dr. Brandt. I don't have any enlarged pores or blackheads so I wish they would stop sending me pore issue items and dr. Brandt products. It does have a nice scent but I don't see myself using this anytime soon. Hey, Birchbox, if you want to hook me up, hook me up with some lipstick or better yet, a man! Oops! I have one of those so I'll have to go with the lipstick.
Verdict: Thumbs down
Harvey Prince Petaly Noir (Full size, $55)
Thanks Birchbox for yet another perfume sample. Harvey Prince perfumes are slowly growing on me and this sample vial is no exception. The combination of jasmine, vanilla and orchid scents are heavenly. I plan on wearing this tonight to intoxicate my boyfriend's senses, get lucky, and by that I mean at least four rounds of "awesomeness"! Ahem, don't ask me to elaborate, you pervs! Wait...Hold up! That ninja just canceled on me! I'm wearing it for someone else then!
Verdict: Thumbs up
Lauren Mercier Tinted Moisturizer (Full size, $43)
This was meant to be a bonus and I almost missed this since it was under the tissue paper. Wow, bonus foil. Don't I feel special. Yea, this is going in the "Never gonna use" pile. Thanks
Verdict: Thumbs down
Well, this box has been less than impressive compared to the other less than impressive Birchboxes that I have received. But what they miss in sample options for me, they make up with their point system. members earn 10 points for each completed product feedback survey (look for the feedback icon on every product detail page). Only products sampled through Birchbox are eligible for feedback points. Also, every 100 points equal $10 in credit that you can use in the Birchbox shop to purchase overly expensive items like Harvey Prince products and whatnot. Me, I'm saving for an overly priced Mia Clarisonic. Woohoo!
Most people liked my box but eh, i was not happy with the snack, more mascara and pore stuff. Birchbox, leave this here babyface alone! Here's hoping December will be a better month for me.
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