May Birchbox

May’s Products:

1. BVLGARI Omnia Crystalline Eau de Toilette Spray

2. Color Club Nail Polish in Clambake Coral: Developed by Forsythe Cosmetic Group, this brand boasts that all nail colors are vegan, Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP and paraben free!

3. Kiehl’s Abyssine Cream +: Free of harsh chemicals with botanicals to fight free radicals (say that three times as fast as you can!)

4. Miracle Skin Transformer Body SPF 20 in Glow: Free of synthetic fragrances, dyes, wax, mineral oils, and talc.

5. twistband hair tie

6. XOXO notecard with envelope

I am most looking forward to using Miracle Skin Transformer body lotion!  I’m really loving St. Tropez but will definitely give this product a fair shake!  Stay tuned for a review!

Stay fabulous!

 

 

 

 

April Birchbox

The title of April’s Birchbox is “natural wonders” and the focus is on beauty products with natural ingredients.  I am happy with the contents of this box because, as you know, I am interested in products that are natural and free of harsh chemicals!  Stay tuned for reviews of these products!

April’s Products

1. Atelier Orange Sanguine Cologne Absolue: a pure blend of blood orange, jasmine, and sandalwood.

2. Befine Skincare sampler: cleanser and moisturizer duo which uses rice extracts to restore skin’s natural barrier.

3. Olle Biologique 004 Huile Moderne: lightweight blend of five organic essential oils- including argan, rosehip, and bergamot- can be used on face, body, and hair.

4. Revolution Organics Freedom Glow Beauty Balm: all-natural pigment adds a healthy glow to your cheeks, lips, and lids.

5. Le Palais des Thes Tea Bags: Parisian green tea blend.

P.S. Birchbox now offers a Birchbox for Men for $20 a month!  This would be a great gift for the man (or men!) in your life!

Stay fabulous!

March Birchbox!

I’m impressed with this month’s Birchbox because of the large size of the products!  This month’s box (for a mere $10 a month!) is definitely a steal however, this box is the first in which most products are not paraben free

This month’s products:

1. Color Club Nail Lacquer in Jackie Oh!

2. I Coloniali Invigorating Tibetan Shower Cream with Rhubard (not paraben free!)

3. Miss Jessie’s Original Quick Curls (no parabens listed in ingredients)

4. One Love Organics Skin Savior Waterless Beauty Balm (no parabens, 100% natural, chemical free!)

5. WEI Pomegranate Buffing Beads

6. I Coloniali Deep Massage Body Cream with Myrrh

Stay fabulous!

January Birchbox has arrived!

Today I received my January Birchbox full of great products!  This is the first time since signing up that I didn’t look online for a sneak peek and was really surprised by the fabulous beauty products that were inside!  If you’re into beauty products but are hesitant to make the big purchase, Birchbox is for you!  You can sign up to be a yearly or monthly member and for a mere $10/month you get 4-5 deluxe samples.  Birchbox also provides a beauty profile where they will send samples based on your beauty needs and preferences.

Here is what I’ve received in the past:

October 2011:  AHAVA Mineral Foot Cream, blinc Mascara, Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel, Pangea Organics Facial Scrub, The Lash Card.

Recommend: Pangea Organics Facial Scrub          Disappointed By: blinc Mascara

November 2011: kate spade new york Twirl, Jouer Lip Enhancer, Thymes Body Lotion, Alex & Isabelle Classic Hair Ties, Zoya Gems & Jewels Collection.

Recommend: Thymes Body Lotion          Disappointed By: NOTHING!  Loved everything!

December 2011: Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss, Harvey Prince Ageless (Pink Grapefruit), Orofluido Elixir, Showstoppers Designer Fashion Tape in Nude/Black, Benefit the POREfessional, EBOOST Orange Natural Energy Booster.

Recommend: Benefit the POREfessional          Disappointed By: Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss

January 2012: Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy, VMV Hypoallergenics Re-Everything Lotion, ORIGINS Cheeks and Balances Frothy Face Wash, stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner, LARABAR Mini Bars

Look for reviews of the January products very soon!  If you like what you read and found the information useful, please ‘like’ this post!

Stay fabulous!