I do want to add that Birchbox now has an option in the beauty profile to check as to whether you want to receive less perfume samples. Since I am extremely picky about fragrance, I did choose this option.
Each month always has a theme and this May's was "Beauty Diaries".
I received 5 products in this month's box, four of them being beauty items and one being an "extra" item.
Pilot Corporation of America Acroball PureWhite Pen-I know a lot of people complained about receiving an ink pen, but that's totally fine with me because I'm always on the lookout for a good writing pen (and generally people steal those!), however, I received a pink one in my box so that kind of knocks me out of using it at work...
Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner-Soft, waxy, eyeliner pencil, comes in 7 different shades, $11 each. I received the color Raina, which is a navy blue.
Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle-Paraben and Sulfate free detangler that seals the cuticles while moisturizing, minimizing frizz, safeguarding color, and adding shine. Also protects against UV rays and heat. $21.95 for an 8oz size.
Folle de Joie eau de parfum-Calming citrus, light woodsy floral, hints of cognac,jasmine and Damascenia rose, along with warm base notes of spicy woods and rich leather. $98 for 3.4oz size. This is the FIRST fragrance sample from BB that I have ever liked! And I've been with them for awhile, over two years I think. So, I'm actually a little bummed that the full size of this is that expensive because even though I am picky on my scents I do like to mix them up. I really don't know if I can justify spending that much on one bottle :(
COOLA Classic SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face- 70 percent organic ingredients that protect from UVA and UVB rays with a cucumber scent. This sunscreen starts working right away and features vitamin C-rich strawberry extracts to soothe and tone lackluster skin. Age-reversing antioxidants like evening primrose, acai, and linseed oils deflect free radicals, while naturally water-resistant plankton makes the formula extra-durable. $32 for a 1.7 oz size. I'm really excited about this one, even though I've not tried it yet. I do not tan and try to protect myself and my girls from sun damage for health reasons. I'm not sure how the moisturizing formula will react to my face since I have oily skin, but I did notice that the COOLA brand also offers a matte version for the face so that might be something I'll check into.
Folle de Joie eau de parfum-Calming citrus, light woodsy floral, hints of cognac,jasmine and Damascenia rose, along with warm base notes of spicy woods and rich leather. $98 for 3.4oz size. This is the FIRST fragrance sample from BB that I have ever liked! And I've been with them for awhile, over two years I think. So, I'm actually a little bummed that the full size of this is that expensive because even though I am picky on my scents I do like to mix them up. I really don't know if I can justify spending that much on one bottle :(
COOLA Classic SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face- 70 percent organic ingredients that protect from UVA and UVB rays with a cucumber scent. This sunscreen starts working right away and features vitamin C-rich strawberry extracts to soothe and tone lackluster skin. Age-reversing antioxidants like evening primrose, acai, and linseed oils deflect free radicals, while naturally water-resistant plankton makes the formula extra-durable. $32 for a 1.7 oz size. I'm really excited about this one, even though I've not tried it yet. I do not tan and try to protect myself and my girls from sun damage for health reasons. I'm not sure how the moisturizing formula will react to my face since I have oily skin, but I did notice that the COOLA brand also offers a matte version for the face so that might be something I'll check into.
At first I was really bummed with this box because there was a blush from Cargo and a lip plumper gloss that I really wanted to try. But upon closer inspection, there's actually some really cool items in here.
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