December Birchbox Review

I am a subscription box addict. I love getting surprises & mail, so combining the two is a definite win for me! The first box that I ever subscribed to was Birchbox. That was two years ago, & I've been a loyal fan ever since. Around the 15th of every month, I receive a cute little box in the mail. Inside are several different samples of high end beauty-related products. Sometimes there's a full-sized item included which is always a nice bonus!

The best surprise to come back to after break!

The packaging of December's Box

Inside each month's box is a cute little card explaining why the products included were chosen. 

On the back of the card is a list of all of the products inside as well as their full-sized retail price. 

Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips, $14.50

After getting past the fact that this was originally made for breastfeeding mothers, I fell in love. My lips are always, always chapped & I will welcome anything that can help me stop using chapstick every half hour. 

Greenleaf Starlight Candle, $17.00

I've never gotten a candle in my Birchbox before & I love them, so this was a nice surprise! It's a great scent, but pretty strong so I know I'll be burning this alone or with other candles that are a bit more neutral. 

dr. brandt BB matte with signature SHINERASE, $39.00

BB cream is amazing. I've never tried this brand, but I definitely want to see how it compares to my everyday brand. I received two samples of both light to medium & medium to dark, which is great so people with a range of skin tones can try the product. I have fair skin, so I'm going to give the darker samples to a friend!

ARCONA Magic White Ice, $40.00

I definitely had to read the description on this one. Turns out it's supposed to be an AMAZING moisturizer. My skin is incredibly dry during the winter, so I was excited to give this a try! From a couple days of using it, I've been really happy with it. I have a feeling I won't be purchasing the full-sized version considering the price, but this was a nice way to try such a great product. 

TONI&GUY Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray, $15.00

My hair usually falls limp about halfway through the day, but texturising sprays work great for me if I need a little extra boost. I've been using a different sample that I got a few months ago that's lasted forever, but I might sneak this one in to see how it compares! 

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I obsess over Birchbox to the point that girls in my sorority have now subscribed, and I purchase them as gifts! Here are some of the reasons I love Birchbox:

1. It's only $10 per month
2. For every product you receive that month, you have the opportunity to do a review. After you finish your review, they give you 10 Birchbox points. Each 100 of those is worth $10 in their online store! I use these to purchase the full-sized items of things that I've loved. 
3. You also get a Birchbox point for every dollar you spend in the online store
4. They do promos often, and usually they're for extra points with purchases of a certain amount. 
5. I rarely receive an item that I don't use or love!

If you've ever thought about purchasing a subscription box, I definitely recommend Birchbox! It's a great one to start with & if you're not completely satisfied, they have amazing customer service & are more than happy to solve whatever issue you might have. 

If you receive any subscription boxes & love them, let me know! I'm always on the lookout for new ones to try.

                                     xx,

^♦SPJ^♦