Every month Birchbox members receive a curated box of luxe beauty samples. Each box will span beauty categories and deliver exciting products that fit into both your day-to-day routine, and into those days when you want to turn up the drama a notch. www.BirchBox.com
kate spade new york Twirl – 3.4 fl oz $80.00
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Kate spade new york’s charming designs are meant to be playful, feminine, and joyful — the same goes for the brand’s signature scent. Attention-getting without being overpowering, Twirl is an incredibly versatile fragrance. The fruity floral is as suitable for the office as it is for a cocktail party. And just like everything else in the kate spade new york universe, Twirl makes you feel instantly more pulled together and ladylike.
HOW IT WORKS
This fruity floral gets its cheerful, flirty vibe from a combination of top notes of watermelon, blackberry, and red currant and a middle layer of orange blossom, jasmine, and magnolia. Musk and a dose of French macaroons balance the composition and add an undercurrent of sophistication.
MY THOUGHTS
Not my favorite but the sample size is great to put in your purse to freshen up throughout the day or for travel.
Jouer Lip Enhancer $14.00
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When we discovered Jouer, this miraculous balm is the first product we fell in love with — and our affair is going strong. It’s no surprise that we always have a tube of this on hand: it’s deeply moisturizing, smells amazing, and delivers the prettiest hint of sheer pink color. The best part? It minimizes the appearance of fine lines and boosts your lips naturally without that annoying tingly sensation found in so many other plumpers.
HOW IT WORKS
The key ingredient in this amplifying treatment is Maxi-Lip, which increases blood flow to your lips without any stinging. Beyond looking fuller, your lips will also be well hydrated because of the built-in vitamin E, shea butter, and jojoba oil.
MY THOUGHTS
Pretty nice lip conditioner that lasts around 2 hours. My lips do feel well hydrated.
J.R. Watkins Peppermint Foot Salve $8.99
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As much as we love strutting around in high heels, they really do a number on our feet. Counteract those stiletto-induced callouses with this luxurious salve. It restores dry and cracked skin, so your feet will be ready to go places again.
HOW IT WORKS
Olive fruit and safflower seed oils moisturize and restore the tough skin on your heels and toes. Peppermint oil smells heavenly and rejuvenates tired tootsies.
MY THOUGHTS
I’m loving this foot salve! It has a lip balm consistency. Using my fingers, I slather some of the salve on the bottom of my foot at night, put on a pair of cotton socks, and my feet feel soft and moisturized in the morning!
Zoya Gems & Jewels Collection $8.00
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A little nail bling always puts us in a good mood. Zoya’s Gems and Jewels holiday collection features three metallic shimmers and three glitter glazes. Wear them alone or layer them to make your nails pop at your next party.
HOW IT WORKS
Holly, Izzy, and Noel are completely opaque and come in emerald green, splashy pink, and rich denim blue. On the glitter front: Rina has unique bar sequins in a bright shamrock shade; Twila is a sparkly blue; and Kissy is the pink nail polish equivalent of fun confetti.
MY THOUGHTS
I received the Zoya Noel nail polish, which is a rich denim blue color. I’ve tried Zoya polishes in the past and they last about a week without chipping so pretty good. Unfortunately blue nail polish isn’t my style.
Two Paperdolls Coasters $15.00
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The folks behind our favorite letterpress studio designed these cheery turquoise and green coasters. Even if you aren’t a grammar fiend, the ampersand motif is fun and stylish. Or try the cute moustaches, they’re sure to make you smile. Grab a set to spruce up your coffee table. They’re a hip way to keep your tables safe from stains!
HOW IT WORKS
No more coffee rings! Each coaster is made of durable paper stock designed to withstand heat. They come in sets of ten, so you’ll have plenty for all your guests.
MY THOUGHTS
This was an extra in the November Birchbox. Does a great job in keeping stains off my desk but I personally wouldn’t purchase.
Alex & Isabelle Classic Hair Ties $12.00
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We’ve never met a hair accessory we didn’t like, but these colorful elastics really steal the show. They make for snag-free ponytails and buns that stay put all day. And since we can’t choose our favorite color, we love how they come in assorted bundles of six.
HOW IT WORKS
These soft elastic hair ties hold their shape no matter how many times you wear them. Each tie is hand-dyed and machine-washable, so you can wear it to the gym, to work, and anywhere in between.
MY THOUGHTS
I felt a little jipped when I saw this in the BirchBox. I thought Birchbox was only for beauty products..? Nevertheless the elastic hair tie does exactly it’s suppose to. The cool thing about them is that it’s adjustable. You can untie it and tie to make it bigger or smaller.
OVERALL THOUGHTS
This was the first month that I signed up for BirchBox. After reading several reviews of previous boxes having NARS multiples, I decided to give BirchBox a go. The November box wasn’t terribly exciting. Nothing that I was repurchase in full size. But for $10 I received around $40 in products. The only full size product was the JR Peppermint foot salve.
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