Every month, Birchbox sends samples (and sometimes full-sizes) of new and exciting beauty products from top brands for $15/month. They allow subscribers to pick between a curated box (all samples revealed) or a single sample choice with the rest of the items arriving as a surprise. Birchbox is one of the original beauty subscription boxes and is a great way to discover new makeup, hair care, and skincare products without breaking the bank.
This review is of the 'Holiday Favorites' curated box. It looks like previously in our spoiler post, Birchbox called this the "Golden Glow Box", but the info sheet inside states this box is "Holiday Favorites".
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About this Curated Beauty Box
The Subscription Box: Birchbox
The Cost: $15.00 a month + free shipping. Save with longer subscriptions.
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The Products: Beauty and lifestyle samples selected by the Birchbox team.
Ships to: The US, France, Spain, and the UK
Birchbox Curated Box #2 Review - December 2019
This is probably the prettiest Birchbox box I have ever seen. It is heavy-duty, and the inside of the lid even doubles as a picture frame. There are notches in the sides so it can stand up, doubling as a memory holder as well as a jewelry, trinket, or makeup box.
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There are two info cards in this month's Birchbox. One details the included six items. The other card is a code for $25 off $100+ for subscribers to say "Happy Holidays."
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Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquer in 'Shattered Souls' - Retail Value $18.00
I am always excited to get a Smith & Cult polish. In addition to the prettiest packaging out there, they also have major staying power. This is a clear base filled with different sizes of gold glitter and it is perfect for the holidays. One coat gets you loads of glitter payoff, but you can do multiple for total blinding coverage.
Sparkly and festive! This is just one coat.
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Whal Myung WM5 Antioxidant Rejuvenating Serum, 0.17 fl oz - Estimated Value $8.16 (Buy a full-size 1 fl oz for $48.00)
I don't recall ever trying anything from this brand, which was exciting. As far as serums go, this one is over-the-top hydrating in a really great way. It is a little watery, meaning it shoots out of the nozzle rather aggressively, so beware. It feels quite nice on my face and absorbed quickly. Visually I didn't notice much of a change, but in terms of texture, my skin felt great. Supple even!
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MAC Frost Lipstick in ‘Delish’, 3 g – Full Size! Estimated Value $18.50 (This item was a limited edition and is now discontinued)
I also received this lipstick from the Birchbox x MAC Kit and I loved it then too. I certainly don't mind having a backup. Unlike other metallic or frost lipsticks out there, this is so natural and more of a shimmer balm with a satin finish. No worries about revisiting the frosted '90s lipstick you stole from your mom's purse. I absolutely love this on my bare lips because it just gives them enough "extra" to look really great.
Here is a picture of me in this shade from my beloved Birchbox x MAC review!
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Oribe Matte Waves Texture Lotion, 0.5 fl oz. - Estimated Value $6.18 (Buy the full-size 3.4 fl oz for $42.00)
Oribe products always smell so good! This cream is my sort of hair product because all you have to do is finger comb it through damp hair and let it air dry. It does a great job of defining natural waves and giving them even more texture. You can also use this on dry hair, which is my method of choice, especially after mine has been piled in a bun on top of my head all day and needs a little something to make it look like I care.
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TOCCA Maya Eau de Parfum, 1.5 ml- Estimated Value $2.28 (Buy the full-size 50 ml for $76.00)
I love Tocca and I already own both Florence and Stella and wear them pretty regularly. This brand makes a really top-notch perfume, and the bottles are gorgeous, as well as being weirdly heavy, something I take great joy in. We all have our things I guess! Maya is another well done scent, filled with powder, berries, oakmoss, and flowers. The only element I don't like is those berries because they make the whole thing too sweet for me to invest in a whole bottle.
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Beauty Protector Protect & Oil - Buy 4 oz for $28.00
Beauty Protector was a brand from my first Birchbox ever, in the first year they started as a subscription. The scent of any of their products feels like hopping into a sub box time machine! I was impressed with this brand back then, and I still like it. Relatively inexpensive compared to so many others, their formulas just work on my hair. This hair oil feels a lot like Biosilk Leave in Therapy in terms of that 'slippy' texture, but I find it to be lighter and give my hair more gloss.
Verdict: Birchbox had a value of at least $53.12 even without the hair oil which I couldn't estimate since I didn't know the size of the sample. This is one of the higher value Birchboxes I have received recently and I really liked the products inside too! It is always really nice to get full-size items in this sub, and this box had 2! If you selected this one for your curated choice this month I bet you will love it too, especially if you are looking for some glam additions to your New Year's looks.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? If you subscribe to Birchbox now, be sure to check the image on the sign-up page. The box design pictured at the bottom is the first month you'll receive. You can't pick a curated box like this one as your first box, but you'll be able to pick it every month moving forward.
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Value Breakdown: At $15.00 for this box, each of the 6 items costs approximately $2.50.
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