July Birchbox Contents and Review

I got my first Birchbox in the mail July 24th.  The actual box size was smaller than I expected but still a good bargain for only $10/month.  

In this month's box I received - 

1. Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect

The packaging was a little spray bottle.  I've used it pretty generously twice and there's plenty left.  At least 2 or 3 more times.  There's a "salon" scent when spraying but it seems to fade pretty quick or at least isn't overwhelming.  I can still smell the scent of my shampoo and conditioner.  With each use my hair feels very soft and styles very well.  It's $32 for 200ml but depending on how long the sample size lasts it may be worth the splurge.

2. Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Repair CC Cream in Warm Glow

The packaging was a little squeeze tube.  A little goes a long way so the tube itself will probably last as long as 2 weeks.  The color works well with my skin tone and the product seems to control shine pretty well.  I can't tell how well it fixes my skin because a) it was looking pretty good before I started using this and b) I've only used it twice.  The fragrance is very strong when applying and kind of a heavy pine-y scent.  Luckily it fades almost instantly or it would be unwearable.  It's $39 for 1.7oz which would probably last quite awhile.  I'll have to go back to my old drugstore BB cream before I can tell if this is worth the purchase.

3.  Body Drench Quick Tan Gradual Self Tanning Lotion

The packaging is 2 sizable foil packets.  I could easily get 2 uses out of each package.  The packet opens easily without sending product everywhere.  This is a good self tanning lotion and the color is very natural.  At $18 for 8oz the price is a little steep but not impossibly so.  I probably won't buy this because I just don't use self-tanning lotion.

4. Benefit Triple Performing Face Emulsion

The packaging was a really cute glass bottle that is a miniature of what you would get the full size product in.  It does seem to even and brighten my complexion a bit.  It does have a fragrance but it's nice and clean and isn't too overwhelming when the lotion is on.  It is $28 for 1.7oz which is steep but also not unreasonable for a high quality moisturizer.  It's a toss up between this and the Prep & Protect spray for what I would buy from this box.

5. Birchbox Bobby Pins

I got these in white and love the pattern on them.  I normally don't use bobby pins but these are thick and heavy duty enough that I might attempt them.  They're more the width of a barrette than a bobby pin so more of an accessory than a tool.  It's $5 for a set of 6 so if I do end up using them I'll definitely buy a set.  

All in all 5 good size products - 2 I really like, 2 I do like but probably won't buy and 1 that I normally don't use but am now interested in trying.  I'd only heard of 1 of these brands before (Benefit) so it was fun discovering new brands.  I love that you get 10 points per review for reviewing the products you received.  For every 100 points you get a $10 credit.  So 10 points for buying the box, and then 50 points for reviews makes it a incentive program that you actually get something out of.