The blog is back! After a crazy week of packing, moving, and everything in-between the blog has returned and there's much planned for it. September was the anniversary month of Birchbox and the boxes that went out were a little more special than usual. Every Birchbox subscriber received one of three uniquely designed boxes, I received a light blue, white, dark blue, and magnet geometric patterned box which I loved. Inside were the normal five samples but also a bonus sample…which is still my current favorite thing…
Dear Clark Resurrecting Wash & Rinse- A shampoo
and conditioner handmade in Texas (I love an American-made product) meant to
help resurrect and repair hair since many products today can tear apart and
weigh down strands. With my fine thin/thick hair, I don’t use much product on
it. Its purpose is to soften and moisturize hair and works even on keratin- and
color-treated hair as well. I only used
the shampoo mostly since I was supposed to leave the conditioner in for 5-10
minutes and I just don’t have that time. It smells super minty; I could smell
it for the rest of the day over anything. I can’t see myself purchasing the
full size of these products in the future but will be glad to use up my
samples.
Dr. Jart+ Pore Minimalist Black Charcoal Sheet Mask- Charcoal is
definitely one of my favorite acne/skin spot fighter ingredients to find in
products. I was excited to try this sheet mask out and see how it worked on my
skin. It is a mask with eye, mouth, and nose holes so it literally sits on your
skin. I let it sit on my skin and afterwards my skin felt softer and cleaner. I
didn’t see a big difference in my pores but I think if I were to buy the pack
of 5 that can be purchased on Birchbox’s website, I may see a difference over
time.
Temptu S/B Highlighter in Champagne Shimmer- Highlighters
are quickly becoming my pick to check out at make up counters. I love the
subtle glow they can add to my makeup as it can take really simple makeup one
step further. This liquid formula has a pink-peach glow that is perfect for
skin in the summer or upcoming winter months. You only need about chocolate
chip size to dab on your cheek bones. I applied it along my cheek bones with my
fingertips and blended it up towards my temples. The result was a really
natural glow with my foundation and I would definitely use it again. Birchbox
says you can use this anywhere on your face but I prefer to keep it to my cheek
area. I was really pleased with the formula and look it gave me throughout the
day.
Chapstick Hydration
Lock Day/Night Chapstick- This was a bonus addition to September Birchboxes
and it’s my favorite thing at the moment. I know a tube of Chapstick sounds
like nothing fancy- I can buy it at Walgreens, who cares? This one is
not like the others on the market. It features a double-sided product, one made
for Daytime and the other end for Nighttime. The daytime end has wonderful
moisturizing qualities and smells really nice, not at all like a standard plain
chapstick. I use it throughout the day whether it be going to work, running
errands, or just writing blog posts at home. The night stick end is just as
amazing and smells wonderful. I applied it right before I went to bed and when
I woke up, my lips felt like I had just applied the chapstick. I imagine I will
probably steal my mother’s when I run out because she received one and wasn’t
as excited as I was.
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