This month's theme was "Freewheeling," and each box came with a $25 off of $75+ coupon to Kate Spade Saturday. I took a look at their website and I didn't really see anything I liked--the designs really weren't my aesthetic. But it's a fun addition, anyway. I liked the variety of items I got this month, and will use all of them.
Birchbox has said that Beauty Protector is their best selling brand, and at first I didn't understand why. I thought, hair care? Really? I would think that one of the more popular makeup brands, like stila, would be one of their best sellers. But after trying a few Beauty Protector products, I totally get it!
- Beauty Protector Protect & Shampoo and Protect & Condition - My favorite thing about this brand is that all of their products smell amazing! It smells like it has a vanilla base to me, and I love warm scents. I also have the Protect & Oil, so I like that I can use the shampoo, conditioner, and oil all together now. These are sulfate-free but still lather up pretty well, and they left my hair feeling very soft. These two were launched exclusively with Birchbox, and I'll definitely be buying full-sized bottles when my samples run out.
- Supergoop! Everyday SPF 30 with Cellular Response Technology - I've gotten a Supergoop! sunscreen from Birchbox once before and I still haven't used all of that sample up. Now that warmer weather is here I'll be more conscious of using sunscreen on my face. I wasn't terribly excited about this, but I know it's a practical item that I need so I wasn't upset to receive it.
- LAQA & Co. Sheer Lip Lube Pencil in Coral - I was excited to try this color because I love the way coral-colored cosmetics look on my skin, but when they say "sheer" they aren't kidding. It gives me a good moisturizing feel, but the color is very close to the natural color of my lips so it just gives a glossy sheen. It's still pretty nice, though.
- 32 Oral Care Effervescent Breath Crystals with IsoVoxy - These packets were my lifestyle extra for the month. They're basically pop rock-like crystals that freshen your breath. I got the Lemon Mint and Spearmint flavors, and while they were fun to use, I didn't think they were that effective at freshening my breath.
Bottom Line: I liked my May Birchbox a lot. My favorite items were the Beauty Protector shampoo and conditioner, with the LAQA & Co. lip pencil coming in at a close second.
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I got that shampoo & conditioner in Birchbox a while back and I agree with you about the scent! I didn't like them enough to buy full sizes but they did smell very delicious. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm a weirdo. I'll buy something if I really like the scent solely because I really like the scent--hence, why I have two drawers full of candles lol.
DeleteI think I should get a birch box! Thanks for the inside scoop on what its like!
ReplyDeleteLets follow each other on bloglovin! I always follow back!
Love from Canada,
Marie from www.ellecharie.com
Thanks Marie! I will check out your blog :)
DeleteIf you like the scent of the Beauty Protector products, I have found that it smells EXACTLY like the perfume "Pink Sugar" by Aquolina. :) I love the shampoo and conditioner, but I can't live without the detangling spray!
ReplyDeleteAh that sounds fantastic! Thank you for letting me know.
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