July 2016 Birchbox
July 18, 2016 | Beauty, Birchbox | 23 Comments »
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So this month’s Birchbox is a bit of a dud. I tried to keep an open mind when I did my little sneak peek, but even in person this box is just… a dud!
The Catherine Malandrino Style de Paris smells pretty nice. I’m really digging the nice citrus notes. It’s a little on the strong side, but I’m digging it.
The Balance Me Radiance Face Mask is a lightweight mask that claims to boost the luminosity of lackluster skin in just five minutes. It’s a clay-based formula that cleanses, exfoliates, and brightens skin. I’ll give it a go.
I don’t think I’ve tried much from Smashbox. So I was a little excited to try the Smashbox Cosmetics X-Rated Mascara. And you know what? I actually liked it! The brush easily separated my lashes. It gave me a decent amount of volume and really lengthened my lashes.
I’m curious about the Marcelle BB Cream Golden Glow, but when I went to test it on the back of my hand the first thing I noticed was the scent. It’s perfume free so the scent isn’t perfumey or anything overpowering. It just smells a little funky. It has some really great reviews so I’m not sure if I just have an overly sensitive nose or maybe I got a bad tube? Scent issue aside, I did notice how dewy and glowy the back of my hand looked. So I will give it a go. I just hope the scent doesn’t linger.
If there’s anything in this box that I’m truly excited to try it’s the Dr. Jart+ Water Drop Hydrating Moisturizer. I recently found out that the reason I’ve been breaking out on days that I wear makeup is my moisturizer. Usually before bed I apply my Chuda Healing Hydrating Cream. But since my husband started dipping into it I’ve run dangerously low. So one night I used my morning moisturizer instead of the Chuda Cream. When I woke up my face was covered in tiny white bumps and my skin was red and itchy. The following night I applied my Chuda Cream and by mid-day my skin was looking normal again. Now not only do I need more Chuda Cream, but I also need a new morning moisturizer since my other one betrayed me. So I’m excited to see how this one works out for me.
Hey I actually think this box is not bad! I’d love to try that mascara, and the Dr Jart moisturizer sounds really intriguing. I’ve also heard many good things about Marcelle makeup.
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I just wasn’t overly excited about anything in here. Well, aside from the Dr. Jart. But the mascara is actually pretty great. I’ve been using it since I got it.
I’ve had that happen to me too .. I was using a jojoba oil on my face at night and I’d wake up to a bunch of little white bumps ~ no bueno !
Looks like a very nice box ! It’s so much fun to play with new products.
Monica.
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No bueno is right! My skin was doing so good and whenever I’d do my makeup I’d end up with those tiny white bumps everywhere! Trying to narrow it down was a pain. Especially since I change products up daily! I never would have thought it was my moisturizer!
I know you said it is a bit of a dud, but the lineup does sound pretty decent. And a replacement moisturizer just in time when you need it? Perfect!
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I guess! I just wasn’t too excited about it overall.
Looks like a nice box. Please do review Marcelle BB Cream Golden Glow. Would love to read about it.
Will do! :)
The box looks super cute :)I got the smashbox x-rated mascara in my ipsy glam bag and I actually like it :)
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I’m really liking the mascara too! :)
This is actually a decent box! And you’re not the only one who complains about Marcelle BB Cream, I got one in the past and it smelled off too.
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Glad to know it wasn’t just me. It is rather funky smelling, but I’ll still give it a go. Hopefully it doesn’t linger.
I think considering the products you have received it is a pretty decent box. The smash box mascara is a good one I have used it some time back. The moisturizer, bb cream and the face mask sounds interesting.
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Looks like I’m the only one who considers it to be a dud haha! The mascara really is a good one! I’ll agree with you there! :)
Sorry to hear that this box was a bit of a dud, but I look forward to hearing your review of that new moisturizer!
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Thank you, Chris! I’ll have to try it soon! :)
The box looks great. Have a nice weekend :)
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Thank you! You too! :)
Lisa I quite like the bag,we in India do not have many options when it comes to beauty subscription bags so I quite liked it.Thw Dr.Jarts moisturizer looks like a nice product.The smashbox mascara looks nice too.
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Awww yeah I hear you. :( The mascara is great! I haven’t gotten the chance to try the moisturizer yet.
Box doesn’t look too bad to me! That Chuda cream sounds really great and you’ve just reminded me about my Smashbox mascara.. must dig it out and see if it’s still good to go!
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Everyone does seem to love it lol! Hopefully it’s still good to go!
I actually liked the box, it is beautiful…loved the smashbox mascara and I would love to try it out..