Birchbox lets subscribers pick between a curated box (all samples revealed) or a single sample choice and be surprised by the rest of the items. This box is the sample choice box for May.
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The Subscription Box: Birchbox
The Cost: $10 a month (get one month free and $10 to spend in the shop with an annual subscription!)
The Products: Beauty and lifestyle samples selected by the Birchbox team.
Ships to: US, France, Spain and the UK and Canada
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Each box comes with a card detailing the items included and some tips on how to use them.
Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo - .75 oz Value $6.75
I love the pattern/packaging on all Amika products! This dry shampoo goes on clear (and I like the scent) so it's a winner.
Coola SPF 50 Sport in Fresh Mango - .5 oz Value $3.20
This was my sample pick for the month. Normally I try to pick a high-value sample item, but nothing really grabbed my attention this month. I wasn't too excited about this sample either, but I like Coola, so I knew I'd use it. After sampling it, I've become a little obsessed though - the mango scent is amazing! I also really like some of Coola's other scents (Pina Colada), so if you like those, I highly recommend the Fresh Mango!
Marcelle BB Cream Golden Glow - .24 oz Value $4
I like this BB Cream - the color blended in well with my skin tone, and it gives a decent amount of coverage, with a smooth/matte finish.
Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask - .16 oz Value $2.50
This is a foam mask that only takes 5 minutes to work. Unfortunately, I won't be able to sample this since I'm allergic to one of the ingredients (Red 40), but it's such a small sample that at least it doesn't contribute too much value to the box.
Emi Jay Hair Tie - Value $2
This item is listed on the card as a lifestyle extra. I can never have enough hair ties or lip balms, so I'm happy with the extra!
Marcelle Waterproof Eyeliner in Blue Lagoon - .8 g Value $7.30
This eyeliner goes on so smoothly, and the color is a lighter metallic blue:
This isn't a shade I'd wear every day, but I really like it.
Verdict: This box has a value of about $26. I'm happy with the value and the sample sizes. (And no perfume samples!) The only one thing I won't use is the Bliss Mask, and I'm ok with 5 out of 6 items working for me! What did you pick as your sample from Birchbox this month? Are you happy with box?
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