June Birchbox

Hey guys!

So I'm subscribed to Birchbox. For those of you who don't know what that is, you pay 10 dollars a month for a box of about 5 sample sized products for you to try. The boxes are beautiful and the brands are really high quality, so its a really good way to try all kinds of different things and not spend a lot of money. And its a really nice way to treat yourself every month as well. :) When you sign up for the box, you indicate your skin tone, hair type, skin type, and what products you would enjoy most as well! Its a really great system. 

Anyway, I thought that I'd unbox my June box with you and show you the samples I got!

So first off, the packaging is amazing. These little boxes are gorgeous! I reuse them for makeup storage in my drawers after I use them, because they're just too pretty to throw away. 

This month I received five product samples and the cutest little mint headband! 

The Pure Vida is nice and mint green with tiny lace detailing and a Pure Vida charm. The company also donates some of their profits to various charities benefiting ocean conservation to children's education. They usually come in sets of eight with various color options!

Vasanti Brighten Up Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator 

 I have actually received this Vasanti cleanser before in another Birchbox, and I'm glad Ive gotten it again! It contains papaya enzymes which break down dead skin cells, microderm crystals which reduce the appearance of fine lines and acne scars, and aloe, vitamins E & B and coconut to nourish skin and prevent irritation. This is an excellent exfoliating wash because of how small the crystals are. Although, like many physical exfoliators (as opposed to chemical exfoliators) they can be rough on the skin, especially if you have sensitive skin. I can only use this wash occasionally. 

Tribe Dry Texturizing Spray

 The first thing I have to say about this product is that it smells GREAT. Im awful at describing smells, but it smells so rich and not flowery, which I very much appreciate. Im not a fan of flowery scents, I'm more of a deep scent kind of girl. This product is kind of a hybrid between a dry spray shampoo and a texturizer- it doesn't leave the white residue that a lot of dry shampoos do, but it also isnt quite as heavy as a texturizer. I carry this in my purse at work or when Im out and about on a busy day, to freshen up in this hot weather.

Harvey Prince Hello Body Cream

This product is also one that has a stand out scent. It smells like a really expensive perfume, but isn't perfumey. If that makes sense. Its again, a rather rich scent as opposed to flowery. Its also a really light cream and absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving moisture and its lovely scent behind. 

Coola Mineral Sunscream Natural BB Cream

Im always all about a BB cream with sunscreen during the summer months. This one is so nice! Of course, not much coverage because its a BB cream, but it does even out the skin tone somewhat as well as leaving it silky and protected from the sun! Great for a good skin day or a day in the hot sun. 

Marcelle Waterproof Eyeliner in Indigo

Wow is this eyeliner a beautiful color or what? The full size product is in a pack of 3 colors, on teal and the other a berry shade. Im glad I got this one- I think it will look great with my blue eyes. Ive also become really excited about wearing colored eyeliner now that Benefit has come out with their new colored Push Up liners and mascaras. This pencil is creamy and also doesn't contain perfumes and is hypoallergenic. I will say that a few layers may be required to achieve true opaqueness.

Thanks for reading guys!
XOXO