Gossip Girl Birchbox Review!

I decided to try out some multi-media blogging, and played around with my video editing software.

If video blogging is something that you guys would like to see more be sure to message me, comment or let me know! 

Enjoy :) 

PS. The Bachelorette starts tonight (at 9:30!) so be prepared so see the occasional "Rose Rant" if this is  anything like Bachelor Ben's season! 

January Birchbox Review!

January Birchbox!

"CLARITY"

Included in the box: 

Viva la Juicy by Juicy Couture

It smells fruity and summery and girly. I think I will probably wear it with my girliest outfits and pearls and ribbons.

ORIGINS Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash

 I have ultra sensitive skin when it comes to face wash so I was really nervous about trying it, but I am so glad that I did. It is clean and fresh and my new cleanser. It was easy on my skin, but really cleaned it with out being harsh. I just ordered the full size bottle!

stila: Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner in Peacock

It worked well, and was a nice color, but I'm not a huge eyeliner user. I could definitely see myself using it  for a night out. When I tested it, it went on smooth and was easy to smudge and turn smoky. 

VMV Hypoallergenics: Re-Everything Face/Hand/Body Lotion

I have some dry patches on my face and neck and used a little bit of this on thereand it soothed it for a while. It wasn't superimpressive, but it wasn't horrible. 

LARABAR Mini Bar: Coconut Cream Pie

For a natural, dried fruit and nut nutrition bar, it tasted OK. I probably wouldn't choose them if I was in the store. 

The birchbox team threw a little birchbox magnet in to hold up a list of  life detox reminders. 

A cute nice box, perfect for a clean and fresh start to the new year!

If you are interested in signing up for your own birchbox or buying any of the listed products just follow this LINK

December Birchbox

I was browsing Pinterest a few months ago and came across a really cute blog called "The Small Things Blog"
It's super adorable and packed with great hair/make up/cooking/everything. I was scrolling through her blog and came across a post she did about receiving a Birchbox. I read the post and I had to sign up.

Birchbox is sort of like a magazine subscription. But instead of getting a magazine you will flip though once or twice and then leave around to clutter your house, you get 4-5 samples of beauty products, that you will LOVE. And it's only $10 a month. It comes in a hot pink box, so you will never miss it in your mail. Not that you would, if you are anything like me,  practically sprinting to the mailbox to check for my box every month.

I got my first Birchbox in November and I discovered my new favorite perfume Kate Spade 'Twirl' and Jouer Cosmetics and amazing Alex & Isabella Hair Bows (the hair ties don't leave the weird pony tail hump when you take your hair down, and they are too cute!) 

I got my December Birchbox and I was absolutely thrilled with what was inside, again. They usually show up around the 10th but this month's came a little late because inside everyone got an exclusive pre-launch of  Atelier Cologne Ambre Nue Cologne Absolue. So, they sent everyone 100 Birchbox points, which is essentially a $10 credit to shop on their website. Awesome.

Here is my review of all the December products in my box. 

 It is always packaged up so cute! Ribbons, shimmery paper :)

 In this month's box I got: 

EBOOST Orange Natural Energy Booster

It is a packet that you mix with water and drink, supposed to be a natural energy booster. I have not tried it.

 pre-launch Atelier Cologne Ambre Nue Cologne Absolue

It smells amazing. 

It's elegant and mature and what I imagine classy, old Hollywood smelled like.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse® OR Multi-Usage Dry Oil Shimmer 

Amazing product. I used a little on my décolletage and on my legs and it looked amazing. Just a little shimmer, it made all the difference! It really took my whole look up a notch. We were going to a Christmas party that night and it was perfect  On my legs, it gave that flawless sheen that wearing nylon pantyhose can, but without the itchy stuffiness of pantyhose. It only takes a little bit so my sample size is going to last a while, but when it is gone, I am restocking this one for sure. 

Showstoppers® Designer Fashion Tape in Nude

 I love fashion tape, so useful. I have actually used this brand before, it is great.

Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss 

The color I got is 'Birchbox Pink'. It is a nice color and consistency, isn't too sticky, and very moisturizing

Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Volumizing Dry Shampoo

I use dry shampoo a lot, but I wasn't particularly impressed by this one. I didn't like the smell and it didn't blow me away. A full size bottle costs 28.00 and I didn't think it worked any better than my 4.00 Tresemme Fresh Start (which smells awesome and works like a dream)

I love getting Birchboxes every month and I will most likely keep my subscription forever. It is a great way to find some stellar beauty products without having to do the hard work or buy a full size product that you end up hating.

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