Birchbox recently added a new beauty discovery kit to their lineup — The Birchbox x Oribe Curl Kit.
FYI – this kit is still available for purchase!
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The Box: The Birchbox x Oribe Curl Kit
The Cost: $22 + $5 shipping ($40 value)
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The Products: Oribe game-changers for coily, curly hair.
The Birchbox x Oribe Curl Kit Review
Here is the info sheet for the products included.
Oribe Moisture & Control Deep Treatment Masque, 15 mL – Estimated Value $4 (Buy a full-size 8.5 oz for $68)
My curls love a good hair mask, and I was excited to try this one. I applied it to damp hair and shaved my legs and did a face mask so the mask was in my hair for at least ten minutes, and I definitely noticed an improvement in my curls after using. I probably wouldn’t buy the full-size version, though- I think the Ouidad Triple Treat Curl Immersion Deep Conditioner is just as effective, if not slightly more so, for less than half the cost and for more product.
Oribe Priming Lotion Leave-In Conditioning Detangler, 20 mL – Estimated Value $3.03 (Buy a full-size 8.5 oz for $38)
I love a good leave-in conditioner- they help to keep my curls from tangling when they are dry so that I don’t have a ton of knots the next time I shower. This leave-in, like all of the products in this set, has that great Oribe scent (I don’t recommend this brand if scented hair products bother you), and this definitely made combing through damp curls easier and helped to prevent tangles once my hair dried. I am strongly considering buying the full-size version- I am currently using the Ouai Leave-In Conditioner that came in FabFitFun, and while I like it, this one definitely performs better for my curls.
Oribe Styling Butter Curl Enhancing Crème, 20 mL – Estimated Value $4.65 (Buy a full-size 6.7 oz for $46)
This styling cream is full of nourishing oils and butters like shea butter, cocoa butter, jojoba oil, avocado oil, mango butter, and coconut oil. It also provides UV protection! My hair soaks it up. I will say that I feel the need to pair this with the curl gelee to get the hold I like for my curls, otherwise, the weight of my hair will cause the curls to lose their coil throughout the day.
Oribe Curl Gelée for Style & Definition, 15 mL – Estimated Value $2.59 (Buy a full-size 8.5 oz for $44)
I love gel for my curls for the definition and hold they provide, especially in this south Louisiana humidity. I hate gel for my curls when it leaves me crunchy- that’s a big no go for me. Luckily, this curl gelée provides the definition and hold my curls need without a crunchy curl in sight. This still left my hair feeling soft, but when using it my curls didn’t fall out during the day like they do when I go sans gel.
Because I am me, instead of trying these products out on a regular day (where if my curls didn’t like them I could throw my hair up and move on) I tried them out the morning I was going to take my law school graduation photos.
Mike the Tiger is looking in the background and my hair is curly, soft, and shiny. What more could a girl ask for? (Also, that bright blue nail polish is from the Summer 2019 Orly Color Pass!)
Verdict: I wanted to love this kit so badly- I love Oribe, I love Birchbox Discovery Kits, and my curls loved these products. However, the math doesn’t lie, and the value of this kit doesn’t even meet the cost of the box. Birchbox promised a value of $40 in this box, and by my math, the grand total comes to $14.27. I was honestly prepared to buy a second kit to use for traveling due to the convenience, but the convenience and cute packaging isn’t enough to make up for the fact that this is worth $7 less than the cost of the box.
To Wrap Up:
Can you get this box if you sign up today? Yes, this kit is still available for purchase.
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Value Breakdown: This box cost $22 + $5 shipping, and I calculated a total value of $14.27. You are essentially paying $6.75 per item.
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What do you think of the Birchbox x Oribe Curl Kit? Are you going to grab one?
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