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The theme for this month’s Birchbox is Heritage. It’s Birchbox’s 3rd year anniversary! Speaking of anniversary, I’ve been with Birchbox for 13 months now and they did not let it go unnoticed! I got this special gift sent in an envelope all by itself. It totally made my day!

The note read:

You’ve been with us for over a year – 13 months to be exact! Here’s a little gift to thank you for your loyalty. Use this keychain to keep the essentials – keys and your favorite beauty sample- on hand at all times.

xoxo,

Birchbox

Now on to the goods:

Benefit Cosmetics ~ Sugarbomb Ultra Push Up Lip Gloss ~ Ultra Plush Pinky Nude~ LOVE IT! Full Size $16

Ruffian ~ Nail Lacquer ~ Fox Hunt ~ Full Size $10

Me’readesso ~ All-in-One Moisturizer Full Size $28-$120 YIKES! This is a one-step formula that is an antiaging day/night crea, serum, eye cream, toner and primer.

Yes To ~ Blueberries Cleansing Facial Towelettes. Full Size $7.99

*Beauty Extra*

Yes To ~ Grapefruit CC Cream. Full Size $15.99

Aside from the shade of Ruffian, I loved this box. 🙂

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I found a Birchbox sneak peek into September’s box this morning. They are teaming up with Ruffian for an exclusive nail color line for Birchbox. All subscribers will receive a sample in next month’s box. Such gorgeous colors for fall!

Birchbox is only $10 per month. Get signed up today.

Birchbox just launched their latest Limited Edition Box: Head of the Class. This box has an $80 value and costs $28. If interested act fast. Limited edition boxes usually go FAST!

Here is want’s to be expected in this box..

• stila lip glaze in Dreamy
• Sisco & Berluti Friendship Bracelets (Set of Two)
• Poppin Pink Small Soft Cover Notebook
• Color Club® Nail Polish in Flamingo
• Color Club® Nail Polish in Silver Lake
• Color Club® Sequin Nail Art Kit (Assortment of 5 Select Colors)
• Jane Tran Chrysanthemum Print Bobby Pin Set
• Birchbox Custom Pouch
• willa® Start Fresh Foaming Face Wash (Travel Size) or
• willa® Face Friendly Clear Face Moisturizer (Travel Size)

This is a one-time purchase for $28 (you will not be enrolling in the monthly subscription).

The theme for this month’s Birchbox is “Finishing School”.

Once upon a time, finishing school meant an elegant Swiss academy where a young lady went to learn the intricacies of high society. While the concept may feel a bit outdated, we love the idea of zeroing in on the details: from the elegance of a handwritten invitation, to the confidence-boosting power of bright red lipstick.

EVOLVh ~ Ultrashine Moisture Conditioner

STILA ~ Stay all Day Liquid Lipstick  “beso”

DERMA e ~ Hyaluronic Hydrating Mist

WHISH ~ Exfoliating Body Wash (thanks to sub boxes I’m totally falling for this company. Their shave lotion is amazing! I can’t wait to try this body wash.)

Beauty Extra:

WHISH ~ Hair Inhibiting Deodorant Swipes.

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Cosmetic Executive for Women (CEW) has teamed up with Birchbox to offer this year’s exclusive Beauty Insider’s Choice Awards nominees collections. There are two awesome boxes to choose from:  I already got mine in the mail yesterday!

Limited Edition Box: Mass Appeal – Birchbox for CEW: $12

The Mass Appeal box includes:

Simple® Revitalizing Eye Roll-On
Burt’s Bees® Ultimate Care Hand Cream
Revlon® Just Bitten Kissable™ Balm Stain *Charm*
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Eyeshadow  *Iced Latte’*
Nivea® A Kiss of Olive Oil & Lemon Moisture Rich Lip Care
Olay® Pro-X Spot Fading Treatment

Limited Edition Box: Prestige Headliners – Birchbox for CEW: $18

The Prestige box includes:

JULEP™ Essential Cuticle Oil
JULEP™ Nail Color *Teri*
IT Cosmetics® Brow Power™ Universal Brow Pencil
Living Proof Prime Style Extender™
LA FRESH® Eco-Beauty Oil-Free Face Cleanser, Scented
Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Triple Defense Shield Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50

You get a discount if you get them both. Normally it would be $30 but if you order now it’s only $26 🙂

This month, the theme is POWER PLAY and here’s what Birchbox has to say:

“Noun. ….A move that puts an individual in a position of victory and strength…and/or maximizes one’s happiness or confidence…and allows for extreme freedom.

Example: Booking a tripleheader nail, blowout, and BFF moral support session the night before her big presentation was a serious power play.” 

“This month’s box is dedicated to helping you take control of any situation, and to make the most of every minute – on the clock or off duty. We’ve even called in the experts – namely the characters of USA’s hit series SUITS – who were the inspiration for some of this month’s samples. Try their picks and don’t forget to tune in to the season premiere…” 

Caldrea ~ Body Lotion (2 packets) Aloe Water Apricot

Birchbox theme for June is “Wanderlust”

“This month’s box is filled with samples from near and far that will serve you well on all your summer adventures.” 

This month Birchbox also teamed up with Color Club to create a collection of exclusive nail polish shades, each inspired by their global offices.

They also gave some cute postcards for your travels. 🙂

Oscar de la Renta ~ Live in love foaming body scrub

Youngblood Mineral Cometics ~ Hi-Def Hydrating Mineral Perfection Powder

Color Club Nail Lacquer ~ Wanderlust Collection: Reign in Spain

Davines ~ Love Smoothing Shampoo

Beauty Extras:

Davines ~ Love Smoothing Conditioner

Davines ~ Oi/Oil Alsolute Beautifying Potion

I can’t wait to try the Shampoo/Conditioner! Thanks for another good month Birchbox!

I paid for this box and all opinions are my own. 

The theme of June’s Birchbox is Wanderlust ~ products inspired from traveling with beauty &  makeup samples perfectly sized for your summer travels. “Not only do the boxes have a fun new look, we’re also debuting an exciting nail polish collaboration that every single one of our global subscribers will get to try.”

This is a list of some of the products they are sampling this month

• Color Club Nail Polish (exclusive Birchbox colors)
• Young Blood Mineral Powder
• Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser
• Origins Clear Improvements Mask
• Davines Hair Products
• Laqa & Co Lip Pencils

I got an e-mail from Birchbox a month or so ago asking if I wanted to receive the Nuance Salma Hayek Collection Birchbox. For free.  Umm, Yes Pleaese! 🙂   It wasn’t guaranteed and I was sure big time bloggers would get it over me. Having that attitude I totally forgot about it until it showed up at my house today.

The box is real sturdy and not to mention pretty.

Here is what I got…

My Secret Super Moisturizing Body Creme ($14.99)

Mamey Fruit Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner ($1.60/each – $3.20 total)

AM/PM Anti-Aging Super Cream ($19.99): The secret ingredient behind this is “Tepezcohuite” – an antioxidant-rich Mexician tree extract.

Lights, Camera, Action Eye Trio ($8.79): This is a shadow, liner and highlighter stacked into one!  How cool is that?  Seriously, I would buy this at the store for the sheer packaging genius. Love it!

All totaled, I came up with a value of $46.97 for the Nuance Salma Hayek Collection box.

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The Birchbox theme for May is: Beauty Diaries. Get ready to spill the beans! We want to hear all about your beauty secrets, what products you try first in your Birchbox and more. Also Birchbox encourages you to share your beauty routines on Twitter for a chance to win a full size version of your box!

This month I got box 3. Not to shabby!

Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle ~ For all hair types. Locks in color, adds shine and instantly detangles. FS$21

Supergoop!® Daily Correct SPF 35 CC Cream ~ Triple protects agains UVA, UVB and infrared a A rays. FS$32

Amika Obliphica Nourishing Mask ~ Packed with omega acids & vitamin C, this lush conditioning mask boost shine and helps repair split ends. FS &12-40

Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream ~ Organic shea butter in a foam-free shaving cream. Blueberry scented! YUM! FS$20

Isaac Mizrahi Fabulous Eau de Parfum ~ This is his first scent. It’s a blend of mandarin and jasmine laced with vanilla. FS $20-69

*Beauty Extra* Amika Obliphica Hair Treatment ~ Fragrant hair oil that adds manageability and gloss. FS$34

Birchbox….. I Think I LOVE You. 🙂

I paid for my own box and all opinions and expressions of love are 100% my own. There are affiliate links and I’d be honored if you used them.