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 'Routine Boosters' curated box.
FYI - sign up to get email alerts for our Birchbox Spoilers to learn about Birchbox Sample Choice and Curated box options each month!
My Subscription Addiction pays for this subscription. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).
About this Curated Beauty Box
The Subscription Box: Birchbox
The Cost: $15.00 a month + free shipping. Save with longer subscriptions.
Check our Birchbox Coupon List to get the most up-to-date coupon!
The Products: Beauty and lifestyle samples selected by the Birchbox team.
Ships to: The US, France, Spain, and the UK
Birchbox 'Routine Boosters' Curated Box #4 Review - January 2020
1 of 2
This month's Birchbox came with a single info card that lists the products on the front, with a Birchbox Tip listed on the back.
1 of 3
Daily Concepts Multi-Functional Mother of Pearl Soap Sponge - Retail Value $8.00
This was a repeat item for me from September, but I really enjoyed it last time, so I am fine with that, especially since mine had to be tossed a few months ago. It is a smaller sponge filled with a pearly soap that feels great on my skin. It can be used on either face or body. Because this is on the smaller side, I tend to reserve it for my neck and arms. It suds up nicely and has a beautiful scent.
1 of 3
TLW Let’s Get Naked Frizz Fighter, 20 ml - Estimated Value $3.20 (Buy a full-size 125 ml for $20.00)
All of you know how I plan on using this: on dry hair! It is recommended for damp hair before blow-drying, but since when have I followed directions? I love that this fights frizz and also has UVA protectant sunscreen, but there is something about the scent I really don't like. I can't decide if it smells like salon shampoo or frosting.
1 of 4
Lipstick Queen Shade Shifter in 'Old Flame', 3.5 g - Full Size! Retail Value $25.00
Yesssss!!! I absolutely adore Lipstick Queen and their shade shifting line is my favorite. Basically, the lipstick is some off the wall color but when it reacts with your body chemistry it changes to a custom shade. This one turns into a cheery pink with one swipe, but if I applied more and more it turned into a hot coral. It looks very much like a stain on my lips but is balmy enough to be hydrating. LOVE.
Here it is after about a minute. If you keep applying more and more though, it turns your lips into a hot coral shade!
1 of 2
Grande Cosmetics GrandePRIMER - Buy a full-size 0.3 oz for $25.00
I wish I knew how to estimate the value here, but (like many Grande Cosmetic samples) there is no indication of what size this is. I tried this before in another box and found I wasn't in love with it, and this feeling continued this time around. I don't think it necessarily is the product itself, but rather my lashes just don't work well with primers. I always feel like they just get clumpy and the white color of the primer itself is hard to bury under actual mascara.
1 of 2
Acure Seriously Soothing Under Eye Hydrogels - Retail Value $5.99
I have yet to meet an under-eye hydrogel I don't like and these are no exception. My dry eye skin just needs an extra boost, especially in the winter. I like to pop eye gels like this in the fridge for 30 minutes, fire up Netflix, and relax. The delicate area under my eyes always looks brighter and healthier after!
Verdict: I think this was a pretty solid Birchbox. The majority of my love is directed to that amazing lipstick, but the eye gels and soap sponge were winners too. I was less enthused by the hair frizz cream and the lash primer, but there was more than enough in here to make me happy. The value lands around $42.19 even without that primer value, so that is a good value for a $15 box.
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.
Check our Birchbox Coupon List to get the most up-to-date coupon!
Value Breakdown: At $15.00 for this box, you are paying $2.50 per item.
Check out all of our Birchbox reviews and our favorite beauty boxes!
Keep track of your subscriptions by adding this box to your subscription list or wishlist!
What do you think of this curated Birchbox?
Please do not enter your email address in the Name field or in the comment content. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. Remember to post with kindness and respect. Comments with offensive language, cruelness to others, etc will not be approved. See our full comment policy here.