Birchbox Limited Edition: Ready, Set, Summer Box Review

The Birchbox Limited Edition: Ready, Set, Summer Box is one of the latest Limited Edition boxes from Birchbox! (This is available to everyone - not just Birchbox subscribers.)

FYI - this box is currently out of stock, but we'll post if it gets restocked!

My Subscription Addiction paid for this box. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).

The Box: Birchbox Limited Edition: Ready, Set, Summer Box (Not currently available)

The Cost: $54

And don’t forget to add your free mystery sample pack!

The Products:

• Oribe Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray - Travel-size
  Get the beachy waves of your dreams with this two-in-one spray.
• Acure Organics Captivating Coconut™ Light Body Oil - Full-size
  Slather on this coconut-infused body oil anywhere skin needs a hydrating boost.
• M·A·C Cosmetics Liptensity Lipstick in Gumball - Full-size
  Brighten up any day with this punchy pink lipstick in a satin finish.
• Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Brightening Blush - Travel-size
  Get a glowy, heat-induced flush with this silky petal pink powder.
• The Beauty Crop Glow Milk Liquid Highlighter - Full-size
  Apply this highlighter to the high points of your face to enhance your sun-kissed glow.
• Eyeko Beach Waterproof Mascara - Full-size
  This waterproof mascara delivers volume, lift, and curl to each lash, plus UV protection.
• Babor After Sun Ampoule Concentrates - 7 ampoules
  Relieve sun-scorched skin with these single dose pods filled with soothing serum.
• COOLA® Body Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 - Tropical Coconut - Full-size
  This clear SPF spray won't leave behind a chalky residue.
• PETER THOMAS ROTH Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser - Travel-size
  Take your skin to cloud nine with this soothing hyaluronic acid cleanser.
• invisibobble® ORIGINAL Traceless Hair Ring in Mint To Be - 3 ties
  You’ll never snag your strands thanks to the spiral design of these slinky-like hair rings.
• Birchbox Exclusive Sunglasses Case - 1 case
  Ensure your sunnies are protected with this cute, beach bag-friendly case.
• Floatie Kings Birchbox Exclusive Wave Print Floatie - 1 floatie
  Ride the waves in this donut-shaped floatie designed by Birchbox.

Each box comes with a sheet of paper detailing all the items included:

Now, on to the items!

Birchbox Exclusive Sunglasses Case - Value $10?

This is a cute beach bag item - and it provides a little more structure/protection than the fabric pouches that come with most sunglasses.

And there's one more item perfect for sun:

Floatie Kings Birchbox Exclusive Wave Print Floatie - Retail Value $29.99

This is an exclusive design for Birchbox from Floatie Kings.

And here I am in case you need a picture for scale!

Invisibbble Hair Ring Set - Retail Value $8

I'm always happy to see Invisibobbles in a subscription box!

Unlike elastic hair ties, these don't budge or pull my hair at all.

COOLA Body Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 - Tropical Coconut - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $36

I love COOLA sunscreen! And this formula is excellent. The coconut scent is amazing (not too strong), it goes on clear, and the mist is fine enough that you don't even have to rub it in.

M·A·C Cosmetics Liptensity Lipstick in Gumball - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $21

This is a bold lipstick with excellent pigment (practically opaque coverage in one swipe.) The formula has a satin finish, and it wears down well.

(Swatched in lower photo.)

The Beauty Crop Glow Milk Liquid Highlighter - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $19.50

First, bonus points for the super cute packaging!

This is a rose gold highlighter that is simple to apply thanks to the built-in brush! It goes on super shimmery, but blends to a very subtle finish. (Perfect for me.)

(Swatched in lower photo.)

Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Brightening Blush - 3.5 g Value $14.50

(This is half the size of the full-size version.)

This is the perfect, subtle pink blush for me. (And it even smells good!) Plus I love the mini Benefit blush/bronzer packaging with the built-in brush and mirror.

Here it is swatched beneath the lipstick and the highlighter:

Babor After Sun Ampoule Concentrates - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $39.95

These single-use ampules are designed to help calm skin and reduce inflammation post-sun.

The ampoules are completely sealed glass vials. You have to break them open with this plastic tool that comes in the kit. (Fortunately, this was a very simple snap to make and gave a clean cut on the glass – no glass shards everywhere like I feared!)

The formulas were both hydrating and gentle on my skin.

PETER THOMAS ROTH Water Drench Cloud Cream Cleanser - 2 oz Value $14

(This is half the size of the full-size version.)

This cleanser is just lovely. It's a creamy, gentle, removes makeup, and leaves my skin feeling hydrated. A+!

Eyeko Beach Waterproof Mascara - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $26

This waterproof mascara is infused with SPF (do lashes need sunscreen?) and designed to give your lashes length, volume, and curl. Personally, I wasn't impressed with the formula. I couldn't build much volume or curl even with multiple layers. On a positive note, it really does seem to stay in place. So it's good for a day at the beach when you want a more natural lash look!

Acure Organics Captivating Coconut Light Body Oil - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $12.99

This is probably my favorite discovery in the box - I didn't know Acure made body oils! (They are one of my favorite ingredient-conscious, inexpensive brands.) This oil is light, non-greasy, and has a sweet faint coconut scent. It's the perfect summer body oil in my opinion!

Oribe Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray - 75 ml (Purse Size) Retail Value $22

I've sampled this before and I'm a fan! Like all Oribe products, it smells amazing. I can't say it gives my hair much shine, but it's perfect for adding texture.

Verdict: This box has a value of about $254! I think that's amazing for a $54 box. There were so many items in the box! It was a good mix of new discoveries for me, and I love the mix of beauty + summer fun items!

To Wrap Up:

Can you still get this box today? No, it's currently sold out. Check out the available Limited Edition boxes here.

What do you think of the Birchbox Limited Edition: Ready, Set, Summer Box?