Today I received my December Birchbox. This was the first month that they offered shipping to Canada so I decided to try it out as a replacement for my disappointing Beauty Box 5 subscription. December's theme was "Decked Out" and here's what I got in mine.
Vasanti Cosmetics BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvinator | Full size $34
What: This customer fave mimics the effects of microdermabrasion for glowing, smooth skin.
How: 3-5 times a week, massage a pea-sized amount into damp skin and rinse. For all skin types.
What: This customer fave mimics the effects of microdermabrasion for glowing, smooth skin.
How: 3-5 times a week, massage a pea-sized amount into damp skin and rinse. For all skin types.
I like a good face scrub so I'm looking forward to trying this product.
Harvey Prince Ageless Liquid Loofah | Full size $26
What: Infused with grapefruit-vanilla fragrance, this wash hydrates and softens skin.
How: Work into a lather and massage over skin. Breathe in the youthful scent, then rinse clean.
I like citrus scents and I like vanilla so this one works for me. It says it's exfoliating but it doesn't mention any sort of grit so I'll have to see how that aspect works out. I just hope it doesn't have that plastic little beads. Those are not good for the environment at all. I will definitely use this product.
Benefit Cosmetics High Beam | Full size $32
What: This award-winning illuminator highlights and enhances features with soft pink shimmer.
How: Use fingertips to dab onto cheekbones, brow bones, or anywhere else, and quickly blend.
This is probably the product that I am most excited to try. I love a good highlighter so this will definitely get used.
Cynthia Rowley Beauty Eyeliner | Full-size $18
What: A luxe, creamy liner from the NYC-based designer for smudge-proof, all-day wear.
How: Glide along lash line for a defined look of blend within 30 seconds for a smokey eye.
I have SO many black liners already that this will go up for swap. I was kind of hoping they would be sending out an assortment of the colours available but it looks like everyone got black. Not a bad product but one that just isn't for me.
amika Nourishing Mask | Full size $31
What: Paraben-free treatment that conditions and reparis with superfruit sea buckthron berrym
How: Once a week, smooth onto lengths and ends of damp hair. Leave for 5-10 minutes before rinsing.
At first I thought this was a face mask and got excited but then realized after reading the description it was a hair mask. I don't really use hair masks since the ones I've tried didn't really do anything for me in the past. I'll probably see if I can swap this one.
Conclusion
Overall I'm pleased with the products. I will use 3 of them and then other two will make good swaps or gifts. The one thing that confused me is that on the description card it said we get $10 to spend at the GAP - no strings attached. However, there's no coupon code, gift card, etc. in the box so I have no idea how to actually redeem this perk. It looks like they've been asked about this a lot on their facebook page but haven't provided any answers which is a little disappointing. I've sent them a message and hopefully I'll find out what's going on. For a first box I'm quite happy and am looking forward to seeing what's coming next month. I paid $13.29CAD for this box (by buying a yearly subscription) and I definitely got my money's worth. If you want to learn more about Birchbox you can check them out here.
Happy polishing,
Michelle
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