Birchbox November 2012

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November 2012

 

What a surprise!! Earlier yesterday morning I decided to cancel my Birchbox subscription. This past weekend I finally went through all the boxes I have and organized them. I have not used any sample that I have received from them except for maybe the perfumes. I end up losing those when I do use them. I was tired of having little boxes all over my side table.

Yesterday afternoon the mail man delivered my last Birchbox. I was in shock when I opened it!

There was actually 2 full size items in there. Were you shocked too?? Here are the pictures of the items that where in my box♥

 

This months box was the "Give" box. Giving thanks, giving back and giving treats

$15.00 off from Chromaticgallerie

SoyJoy bar-$1.19 a bar
These bars are actually quite good. I am going to put this in my purse.

Jouer| Fragrance Cornucopia
features gardenia, Jasmine and honeysuckle
Lulu Organics| Lavender & Clary Sage Hair Powder
sorry for half missing picture

Sumita | Contrast Eye Pencil $11.00
extra-bold liner combines rich pigment with long lasting wear-no smudges or smears
I am actually wearing this right now and it applied so smoothly and evenly. I really like how it went on.
I was glad that it was a color that I actually wear everyday (black) and not something too shimmery or barely visible!

ModelCo | Shine Ultra Lip Gloss $16.00
Australian brand winning lip gloss coats lips with subtle color. Plus the built in mirror allows for easy application. I am wearing this as well. It give my lips a nice shine without the stickiness. I even used quite a bit of coats. Very nice!

As you can see the samples contained in this box was actually a higher value the  monthly price of the box.
I am still going to keep my subscription as cancelled.  I really enjoy getting my Cravebox and the prices on that seems to be going up every time they give out a new box. I would rather use my money on them instead.
Thanks for stopping by.
xoxo
Christina

 

Birchbox October 2012-Pictures

 Birchbox gave the option to choose a regular Birchbox or a  Goop Birchbox. I decided to stick with the regular Birchbox. Over all nothing to exciting about the box:/ Hopefully next month is better.

 

 Harvey Prince-Eau Flirt

Fresh citrus and jasmine notes

full size $55-$98

 LiQWd-Silk Professional Deep Conditioning Treatment

LiQWd-The Perfect Wave

I am definitely going to try these out. I color my almost every month and its in need of a deep conditioning.

 Mox Botanicals-Pomegranate & Fig Lip Butter

made in Portland, this eco-chic balm revives lips with avocado oil and shea butter

full size $16

 I am actually wearing this right now and immediately my lips felt moisturized. It does not feel thick,greasy or flaky. It feels really nice.

 theBalm cosmetics-Mary-Lou Manizer

 three in one highlighter,shadow and all over shimmer

full size $24

 

 

 

 

 5 ways to use highlighter

 Monthly Leaf Tea-Assorted Teas

 5 Easy Transformations

 

Birchbox is a $10 monthly subscription

 

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Birchbox August 2012-Back to School

Product Information

Beauty Tips & Tricks Booklet

Caldrea-Hand Soap
hand soap loaded with aloe vera and olive oil to soften hands
full size $10.50

Yu-Be-Moisturizing Skin Cream
Japanese cream hydrates chapped lips,rough heels, and cracked hands
full size $16.00

Schick Hydro Razor

Juicy Couture-Viva la Juicy La Fleur
blend of wild berries,mandarin, and waterlily
full size $70.00

stila-smudge stick waterproof eye liner
oscar fish-shimmery
full size $20.00

Recycled Birchbox

Every Birchbox comes with a sheet of tissue paper.

ModPodged tissue paper

Finished box to put birthday gift

Cost=nothing

Last month was Green Month. BirchBox was asking to post photos of upcycled Birchboxes. I am a little to late but thought I would post this anyway. My moms birthday is right around the corner. Sometimes finding just the right bag and tissue paper can be a little expensive. There's usually never any coupons for that kind of stuff. I knew I had some zebra print duct tape somewhere hidden in my car. I think it was left over from Vacation Bible School projects. I opened up the trunk and found it under a blanket. I grabbed my empty Birchbox and began to cover the sides and top with the tape. I did not like the way the inside looked, so I decided to modpodge the insides with the tissue paper that every Birchbox comes with. I also modpodged the outsides of the box to give the box a gloss finish and to prevent the tape from coming undone. After letting the mod podge dry all night, I filled the box with my moms gifts and used a sheer purple ribbon to finish off the look.
I really like this because she can reuse this box to put whatever she wants in it. This duct tape can be found at Hobby Lobby, Michael's or Walmart. I hope you enjoy and recycle your box too.
xoxo
Christina