Birchbox February 2013

The Theme:

Red Carpet Ready

(* from the February Birchbox 2013 post card)

I am so please with this box this month!!!   I love BB creams, new fragrances, lush mascaras and hair care, and I LOVE chocolate.  

I'm excited about every single one of these products and can't wait to give reviews on each product.

What's Inside My Birchbox:

Dr. Jart+ Black Label Detox BB Beauty Balm

*From the brand that brought BB creams to the U.S. this gold-standard formulation has mineral SPF 25 and a satiny, matte finish.

*Full Size, $36

Juicy Couture Courture La La

* Roll out the red carpet for this new scent, a stunning mix of mandarin, red currant, lily, and orange blossom.

*Full-size, $19-90

Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara

* Steal the proverbial spotlight with Lancome's latest winner.  The S-shaped brush defines each lash-even the tiny ones in the corner of your eyes.

*Full-size, $27

Ojon damage reverse Restorative Finishing Spray

*Repair damage with this healing spray, which delivers weightless hold and strengthens strands.

*Full-size, $25

TREAT!!! : A treat from Ghirardelli: You deserve a little sweetness. Try Ghirardelli's Milk & Caramel Square or experiment - s'mores or baked into a cookie.  Who says you can't riff on decadence?

Loving February & Birchbox,

Heather

the Balm: Put a Lid on It Eye Primer....January Birchbox 2013 Review

theBalm: Put A Lid On It Eye Primer

* Let your eyes do the talking with Put a Lid on It, a quick-drying eye primer designed to give your boldest looks staying power.

* This primer grabs your shadow and Demands Attention!

(theBalm.com)

Full Size: $18

I've always enjoyed products by theBalm.  Their products are great quality, great price and the packaging is just adorable!!!!

I received this product as part of my January 2013 Birchbox and if you didn't know I'm a huge Primer Addict !!!

This product has a smooth texture with a slight tint to it.  If you have problems with oily eyelids that make your eye makeup move...and I have that problem with a few types of liner that I use.... this is the eye primer for you.

This product goes on smooth and silky and drys to a matte finish.  No oils, no budge, no smudged eye corners.  This product is just fantastic.

theBalm also carries Skin Care, Eye Shadow Palettes and more....

Check them out @:

https://www.thebalm.com

Loving theBalm and Birchbox,

Heather

xoxo

Skinny Chic.....January Birchbox Review

Harvey Prince: Skinny Chic(/SHēk/ not Chick)

* Sexy, zesty, and bursting with energy.  

*Skinny Chic is your daily cure for the common bore.

*A spritz a day keeps you feeling young, slim and beautiful.

*Energizing Green Apple, Marine Mint, Grapefruit, Lotus Blossom, and White Cedarwood

(harveyprince.com)

I fell in love with this scent the first time I used it...when I opened my January Birchbox.  It's definitely my kind of fragrance.  It's clean, but with a sexy woods undertone.  This fragrance is not too sweet or too floral, it's a perfect blend of fresh and sexy and energizing.

Now, I believe in the power of aromatherapy to energize, help relax, ease stress and give you that loving feeling, but I'm not sure about it curbing my cravings.

Harvey Prince fragrances are made in the USA, 100% Cruelty Free, No animal testing, pthalates, parabens, sulfates, benzene, GMO's or triclosan.... What's not to like about that!!!

Wanna know more about Harvey Prince:

harveyprince.com

You wont' regret it...

*Recommendations*

If you're indecisive...Harvey Prince offers sampler sets...

Loving Harvey Prince & Birchbox,

Heather

Clark's Botanicals.... January Birchbox Review

Clark's Botanicals: Smoothing Marine Cream

* Are you after baby-soft skin? Smoothing Marine Cream gently exfoliates and leaves the skin intensely moisturized. 

*Glycolic Acid and Algae Extracts soften the appearance of fine lines, while Jasmine Absolute helps soothe and nourish stressed-out skin. (clarksbotanicals.com)

I received this product in my January 2013 Birchbox.   I fell in love with this product.

Reasons I Love It:

* It smells Amazing...it has a Sheer Sexy Fragrance to it.

* It makes my skin feel so soft and smooth.  

It really does work on the texture of your skin. It's not greasy and the texture of the product is like velvet.

One Flaw:

* The Price: A full size of this product goes for $115.  I believe for good reason...the product is Amazing.
* This product is also missing SPF...so if you decide to use it during the day....add some sunscreen.

*RECOMMENDATION*

* If you want to try this product your self...Go to the Website 

Clark's Botanicals

* There is the: Peter Som Limited Edition Travel Kit

Inside, you’ll find some Clark’s Botanicals products including:

• 2 NEW Ultra Rich Lip Tints – Moore Nude (inspired by Julianne Moore) and Because I Love You

• Best-selling original Ultra Rich Lip Balm

• Deluxe Sample of the Smoothing Marine Cream

• Deluxe Sample of the Intense Radiance Mask

• Sample Packette of the Nourishing Youth Serum

• Sample Packette of the Anti-Puff Eye Cream 

* They sell this for $59*

Definitely a Great Deal....

Loving Birchbox and Clark's Botanicals,

Heather

Birchbox January 2013

I finally received my Birchbox yesterday.   For those of you who don't know what this is, it is a monthly subscription box and within each box will be samples of all sorts of products to try.  In return, for trying all of the products, you review them.   There is also a point system.... points for reviewing products, points for inviting friends and points for shopping on their site.... for every 100 points that you earn....that is the equivalent to $10.  This is pretty simple.

While I've been pretty stoked about this box, my first impression hasn't been that great.  First it was late and then my box was incomplete, but luckily they have an awesome customer service department that sent me e-mails to tell me what happened and also gave me 100 points towards my profile.  So I'm definitely not too upset.  

What's in my Box?

AMIKA : Color pHerfection Shampoo

*This gentle shampoo contains fortifying omega acids and healing sea buckthorn berry oil to keep your hair color bright and shiny.

*Full-size, $22

This smells amazing....the size of the sample I wish was a real travel size so that I could try it longer and I wish that they would send the conditioner with it, but it smells great...very fresh and clean smelling.  

Clark's Botanical : Smoothing Marine Cream

* Dull skin no more, thanks to glycolic acid in this exfoliating moisturizer.  

* The gentle tingle means it's working.

*Full-size, $115

This is a perfect sample size with great packaging.  The packaging reminds me of C.O. Bigelow product packaging.  Super excited to try this and scared at the same time because that full size price is mighty scary.

Harvey Prince : Skinny Chic

* Keep your energy levels high ( and fight cravings to boot) with this zesty blend of apple, mint, and lotus blossom.

* Full-size, $21-55

I don't know if this will fight my cravings or not, but this is my kind of fragrance.  It smells amazing and works great with my chemistry.... I think this might have to be a new Spring/Summer fragrance for me.  The sample size is a normal sample size that you would get from any fragrance counter.

theBalm Cosmetics : Put a lid on it Eye Primer

*Keep that pretty eye shadow crease-free with this stay-put primer, which also prevents smudges and smears.

* Full-size, $18

  

They obviously know about my primer obsession and the fact that I like companies like theBalm.  I'm very excited about this one and the sample size is perfect.

BEAUTY EXTRA:

100% Pure: Nourishing Body Cream

* This skin-friendly moisturizer is made exclusively from 100 percent vegan, organic ingredients.  Not that you need an excuse to slather it on.

* Full-size, $15

Now while I'm really excited about this product, if you are going to send out samples of your moisturizers, don't send them out in packs.  I really want the opportunity to try your product for more than a day.  Pacifica sent out their samples this year and they were an actual travel size.

I'll be reviewing these throughout the month of February separately....

....Birchbox

Heather