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About This Curated Beauty Box
The Subscription Box: Birchbox
The Cost: $15.00 a month + free shipping
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The Products: Beauty and lifestyle samples selected by the Birchbox team.
Ships to: US, France, Spain, and the UK
June 2019 Birchbox x Out Magazine Curated Box Review
This month came with a little folded card explaining the Birchbox philosophy of 'you time'.
Then, there's a card explaining their loyalty program.
You'll also get a card introducing Phillip Picardi from Out Magazine (who curated the box) plus the items included and some tips on how to use them.
Ready to see what we got? Let's go!
MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance, 0.2 oz. - Estimated Retail Value $8.40 (Buy a full-size 1 oz. for $42.00)
Since I try to keep my makeup routine to a minimum, I don't normally wear primer, but I have to say that this feels quite nice. The cream is very light and finishes to a soft matte effect with a slight sparkle. It's made with vitamins E and C as well as caffeine that calms your skin so it creates a nice little base for your foundation to stick to.
Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real Mascara, 0.1 oz. - Estimated Retail Value $6.25 (Buy a full-size 0.3 oz. for $25.00)
I'm a big fan of mascaras that have these types of short bristled wands. I tend to believe them to be a bit less messy and deliver the product in a non-clumpy way to my lashes. My lashes also don't stick together as this wand does a great job of separating. This mascara gives my lashes a longer, fuller look and of course the black pigment helps pop against my eyes.
Acure Incredibly Clear Sheet Mask x 2 - Total Retail Value $9.98 ($4.99 each)
In January while I was visiting my bestie who lives right outside San Francisco, I somehow forgot my moisturizer and she introduced me to the clean beauty store, Credo. After about an hour of perusing product, I settled on a small tube of Acure's Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer, so I am somewhat familiar with and trust this brand. I was tickled to receive not one but two of their sheet masks from the same "incredibly clear" line as the moisturizer I own. The mask itself is black and fits my face quite well. It contains BHA (beta hydroxy acid), cucumber, white willow, marshmallow, and licorice root to help "soothe and clarify" the skin. Per usual, there is some elixir leftover that I then massaged into my skin which felt incredibly hydrated and fresh.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum, 0.17 oz. - Estimated Retail Value $12.50 (Buy a 0.33 oz. for $25.00)
Murad has always been a brand I know to deliver a great product, but I've never tried their Retinol Youth Serum. This small trial size is just enough to get a feel for how it works. It has a thicker consistency than I'd expect a "serum" to be and has a creamy pale yellowish tone to it. Though I cannot put my finger on it, I enjoy the gentle scent and it feels really soothing and soft on my skin. The directions say to apply a thin layer at night after cleansing but before a moisturizer but it honestly does feel very moisturizing on its own. I still followed the directions and so far so good! Something like this will take a bit to see results but I am digging the ritual.
Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser, 0.25 oz. - Estimated Retail Value $2.28 (Buy a full-size 4 oz. for $36.55)
Yeah, I'm pretty obsessed with this cleanser. 1. It smells amazing, like lemonhead candy. 2. It has a fun gritty texture that melts away once you apply this to wet skin. 3. It creates a fun foam that really feels like it's getting into my pores and then rinses away to leave my skin feeling squeaky clean. I've never used anything like it and I'm super tempted to buy the full-size version of this even though I don't need a new cleanser. HALP.
Oribe Maximista Thickening Spray, 0.67 oz. - Estimated Retail Value $ (Buy a full-size 6.8 oz. for $39.00)
I feel like most thickening sprays only leave my hair feeling tangled and dry, but holy mackerel, this stuff is legit. I have fine limp hair and using this spray in it after washing while it's still damp really helps the volume without making my hair feel gross. Bonus: it smells kinda fruity and nice. Blerg/Yay- another full-size item I'm tempted to get!
Verdict: As someone who receives a lot of full-size beauty through other subs, I have to say that I was very impressed with the minis that were delivered in this curated Birchbox. I get a little snobby about sample sizes but there is plenty of product here to get acquainted with new brands and I ended up really loving a couple enough (like the Oribe spray and Suki cleanser) to consider buying the full size. I also have a little less guilt about the prospect of finishing something that is full-size since these are easier sizes to get through. I estimated this box to have a retail value of $43.26 which is great for the $15.00 cost. Well done, Phillip and Birchbox!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? If you subscribe to Birchbox now, check the image on the sign-up page. The box design pictured is the first month you'll receive. You can't pick the curated box as your first box, but you'll be able to pick it every month moving forward.
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Value Breakdown: At $15 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- MAC Primer: $2.91
- Benefit Mascara:$2.17
- Acure Masks: $3.46 ($1.73/ea)
- Murad Serum: $4.33
- Suki Cleanser: $0.79
- Oribe Thickening Spray: $1.33
Alternatively, each item has an average cost of $2.14.
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