Birchbox - September 2013


Yay! My Birchbox finally arrived. Honestly, it took long enough. Wish it was here sooner. This month's theme is Heritage. Here's a peek:




September is Birchbox's anniversary month. It's all about the stories and history of how everything came together and started. 

This is what's included in my box this month:



To start off, this box is just...eh. It could have been so much better. This post wouldn't be as wordy as my other Birchbox posts because I'm not too excited for this. Overall I'll probably use three out of the five products I received. Not great.

Starting from left to right is the Coastal Scents eye shadow. I really didn't like the packaging. The eye shadows didn't look like they were in the best condition either due to the packaging. It also came across as a bit cheap and the colors were just...bleh. Don't think I'll ever purchase on my own. 

Next in line is the Paula's Choice RESIST BHA 9 for Stubborn Imperfections. This is one of the three things that I'll actual use. I saw the ingredient salicylic acid and my eyes lit up! My skin is so prone to acne and it bothers me that I can never keep it entirely acne free. This product tackles acne scars, wrinkles, rosacea, blemishes, and etc. The only downside about this product was the size. Picture something 10x smaller than your average perfume sample and you've got it. SUPER tiny. I understand that you're supposed to use a pea size of this at night but this is ridiculous. AND it was considered a deluxe sample. Shame!

Over to the right is another product I just currently sprayed in my hair as soon as I picked it up. It's the Serge Normant meta luxe hair spray. I love anything that I can spray in my hair that won't make it sticky or flat. This is one of those products but it does have a strange smell. Not a stinky one but just odd. I do enjoy the hair products Birchbox has been sending me. Great size too. Thanks!

Next in line is one product I found odd by the name but actually isn't bad...the Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips. It's super soft on your lips but comes out pretty thick. Once you spread it on your lips it's not too shiny or greasy and actually not bad for something that was originally for nursing moms. 

Last but not least is the RUFFIAN nail lacquer that everyone received in their box this month. I got the color Hedge Fund which is a metallic green. I'm not too happy about the color because green is definitely not my shade but maybe I'll consider wearing it and show you guys a swatch. Maybe. :)

There were no beauty extras this month. :(

Other than that this month was pretty bland but I'll still be looking forward to next month's box.

Here's everything that was included in my box to shop for as full size items in the Birchbox shop:


xox.

krissy