Birchbox

Last month was my second month in the Birchbox program and I detailed my beauty swag here. Well November has arrived and I am very pleasantly surprised by this months’ swag.

Now let me back track a bit because I was initially hesitant on continuing with the program because I felt that the box contained mostly samples (as opposed to deluxe sized samples) that I get from Sephora with my order. Well I decided to voice my concerns directly to Birchbox and they responded to my concern. So shout out to Birchbox for their excellent customer service AND for informing me that there will be more deluxe sized samples. Sweet.

Needless to say, I have decided to keep my Birchbox subscription so on to the goodies! This month we received:

Benefit, Crescent Row Scent Trio
Herban Essentials, Essential Oil Towelettes
NARS, The Multiople in South Beach
Too Faced, Primed and Poreless
Birchbox Treat, Hair Bungee

Benefit, Crescent Row Scent Trip in November Birchbox — Benefit, Crescent Row Scent Trio

Herban Essentials, Essential Oil Towelettes November Birchbox — Herban Essentials, Essential Oil Towelettes

Too Faced, Primed and Poreless in Birchbox — Too Faced, Primed and Poreless

This month is my favorite so far and it’s well worth the $10 (shipping included). The Benefit Crescent Row sample contains three fragrances in one package so I think that it was a great choice to include in the box. The deluxe sized sample of NARS The Multiple is compact and the perfect size to toss in your purse.

If you’re like me and you like to try before you buy then this small monthly investment will allow you to enjoy some of the best names in beauty. If you enjoy the sample you can order the full size product directly from Birchbox. Have you tried Birchbox yet?

If you haven’t heard, Birchbox is the latest beauty sampling program where you get to test out the latest beauty products without committing to purchase a full size product. Each month subscribers pay a $10 flat fee (so no shipping) to receive 5 sample size products. If you enjoy the sample then you can order a full size product directly from Birchbox.

This is my second month in the program and this month I received this:

2 – packets of Deborah Lippman The Stripper to go lacquer nail remover finger mitts
2 – packets Oribe Shampoo/Conditioner Moisture & Control packets
1 – 2.5 oz bottle reBloom Beauty Sleep Drink
1 – 0.25 fl oz. Perricone MD Cold Plasma
1- mini Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Opal

I must say that the Birchbox is beautifully packaged in a recycled box with bright fuschia writing, giving a very pretty yet clean presentation. The samples are carefully and elegantly wrapped in tissue paper and tied with a bow – very charming. Overall I would give Birchbox an “A” for presentation but the bottom line is, am I willing to pay $10 for sample sizes that I get at Sephora for free? That remains to be seen. For now I will continue with the sampling program for another month or two and see if it proves useful in discovering a new beauty gem. Would you subscribe to Birchbox?

Take a peek inside the November Birchbox!

Take a peek inside my Birchbox!