Birchbox is a monthly subscription which costs $10.00. Each monthly box is filled with samples from amazing brands-some samples are even deluxe size. Birchbox wants you to get the most out of your subscription so they have devised a subscription profile so your box can be customized to what works best for your lifestyle, skin type, etc. I have been a subscriber of Birchbox for since February and LOVE their boxes, as well as their products- so much so that in a few short months I have acheived "Ace Status" For this review I will be discussing my May Birchbox, which has a Kate Spade Saturday Theme. This month, in celebration of the Kate Spade collaboration, Birchbox also offered her "Saturday Sliding Mirror Necklace" for a special price ($20 to add on to your box, $45.00 if you purchase the necklace without the box). Because I love all things Birchbox, you know I had to get the extra add on!!
Birchbox always has great wrapping but I'm especially obsessing over this months wrapping- it is a Kate Spade theme as well!! (Is it sad that I carefully removed all the stickers from the tissue and lined wrapping so that I could reuse it?!? LOL!! It was just too beautiful to toss!!)
Each box contains a card detailing the products included inside the box, what the product is/does, why Birchbox chose it, and how much the full size product is. I love these cards because it makes it easy to track what I love about my box, meaning what I want to purchase, and what I don't like and don't want to purchase (which is rarely the case). I put a little check by what I want to purchase, so that way it is easy to reference later when I'm shopping around the Birchbox site.
I received Beauty Protector's Protect and Detangle Spray a few boxes ago and LOVED it!! So I was super excited to get samples of Beauty Protector shampoo and conditioner to try out!! First impression, these smell just as amazing as the detangling spray!! Second impression (after using them), my hair feels AMAZING!! I will definitely be purchasing both of these from Birchbox!! This shampoo and conditioner is great because it contains ingredients that helps shield hair from the harshness of heat styling and also from environmental damage. Normally you can only get this kind protection from heat protecting sprays, so it's awesome that the entire Beauty Protector line has products which protect- that way you aren't stuck using a spray if the spray isn't for you.
Prior to this box I had never heard of this brand but was very eager to try it out!! I used it this morning before work and not only liked the design of it (using pencils or pencil-like designs on lips are super easy and fast to apply) but also loved that the color was buildable- meaning I could have just a little pop of color for work/daytime, and add a few more layers to have a bolder lip for evening/nighttime. I also like the size of this product (a BIG thanks to Birchbox!! This month have given us a full-size version of this product rather than a sample).
I have heard other Birchbox subscribers rave about Supergoop! but I've never had the opportunity to try it for myself. I slapped some on this morning before my makeup routine and found Supergoop! to be easy to apply, while still providing full coverage and protection from the sun. Right now the Birchbox store is sold out of the full size version, so I have placed myself on the waiting list- with summer here this will be my beach must have!!
When I found out I would be receiving these I was over the moon!! I have seen these in the Birchbox store and have been dying to try them!! They are basically Pop Rocks but in breath mint form!! How fun is that!! They come in three flavors: Honey Mint, Lemon Mint and Spearmint- in my box I have Lemon Mint and Spearmint. I tried some this morning after my breakfast (the Spearmint package) and they did not disappoint- they freshened my mouth as stated but also provided a little fun while doing so.
Because this month's Birchbox is a Kate Spade collaboration they have included a $25.00 coupon code for Kate Spade Saturday stores or Saturday.com (Kate Spade's online Saturday store).
I have been eyeing this necklace in the Birchbox store for a LONG time!! When I received an email from Birchbox telling me that I could add it to my May box for only $20.00 I had to jump on the opportunity. I am so happy I did- the length is great (28 inches), and there are two mirrors facing each other, so no matter which side faces you, you will have a view of a mirror. For it's size, this necklace is very lightweight and stylish. A must have in my book!!
As always I'm loving my monthly Birchbox!! While there were not a lot of items in my box this month, what was included were either full size products or deluxe samples, so for $10.00 a box you can't go wrong!! One of the best things about Birchbox is that each subscriber gets the opportunity to go to the Birchbox site and review the products in their box- as a thank you Birchbox gives each review 10 points (100 points equals $10.00 in the Birchbox store).
What do you think of the May Birchbox?
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