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Birchbox Review – October 2013

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My first Birchbox arrived last week, so I'm excited to share this Birchbox review. With a Birchbox subscription, you’ll get high-end beauty and lifestyle samples from top brands every month for only $10. The box itself was a tad smaller than I thought it would be, but it had some amazing beauty products inside!  I love the bold pink color of the shipping box.

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Once you open the outer box, you get this beautiful brown box with the Birchbox name imprinted in silver on the front. I can definitely use this box for storage or even gifting makeup items in the future!

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A Peek Into the Box

Upon opening this lovely little kraft colored box, I see 4 different beauty samples/products, but there are actually 2 products inside the orange pillow box.

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The Info Card

The info card says that the full-size products of this box retail at $49.50.  The Bain de Terre shampoo and conditioner are samples, but the POP Beauty Aqua Lacquer and RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer are full-size. We estimate the retail value of the October 2013 Birchbox to be $33!  That's a great deal for only $10 with FREE shipping!

  • Bain de Terre Macadamia Oil Nourishing Shampoo 1.7 oz – $3
  • Bain de Terre Macadamia Oil Nourishing Conditioner 1.7 oz – $3
  • POP Beauty Aqua Lacquer 0.34 oz – $14
  • RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer 0.17 oz – $10
  • ChapStick Lip Care Moisturizer, Hydration Lock 0.15 oz – $3

 

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The Beauty Products

From what I can see on Amazon, the Bain de Terre shampoos and conditioners get some 4-5 star ratings. I got the Macadamia Oil scent and it smells like an ocean breeze! I can't wait to use them both! The added bonus is they are paraben-free and made in Europe (which we know has higher testing standards for both cosmetics and food).

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Bain de Terre shampoos and conditioners (estimated retail value $6 for both)

The next two items are the POP Beauty Aqua Lacquer and RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer. The POP Beauty Aqua Lacquer is a sheer lip gloss and is made with jojoba oil. It comes with a nice padded applicator stick. I am loving the Floating Rose color I received!

The RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer is in a metallic green color – which I'm not accustomed to wearing, but this color really is fab. It will be great for a night out or even everyday wear!

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POP Beauty Aqua Lacquer (retail value $14) and RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer ($10)

The last product is a ChapStick  Hydration Lock Lip Care Moisturizer. As a chapstick addict, I am really excited about this product. It claims to have 8-hour moisture and says it gives your lips a fuller and smoother appearance.  That's definitely needed as I get older!

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ChapStick  Hydration Lock Lip Care Moisturizer (retail value $3)

I am really glad I joined the Birchbox waiting list. You can't beat getting $33 of value for only $10!

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