I seriously cannot believe that October is just about half over! Can you? This month has completely flown by! I just got back from a weekend of camping in Missouri Wine Country, Hermann, Missouri! It was such a blast, if you are ever in the Midwest, I would definitely recommend stopping through and grabbing some amazing wine!
Anyways, while I was away, my October 2013 Birchbox arrived!!!!!
No one had gotten the mail during the weekend, so when I got back on Sunday late night, I just had to go to the mailbox... I was curious and I'm glad that I was because my box was definitely in there!
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| This months theme is Beauty Buzz. |
As most of you probably know, the first item in the box is a card that tells you what products you have received and what the theme of the month is. This months theme is "Beauty Buzz." So, we will definitely be seeing some products that are all the rage and that everyone is talking about this month!
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| This is the inside! Definitely excited!!!! |
Much like last month, the first two items in my box are a shampoo and conditioner. I have heard from many others that they are upset when they get duplicate items. I can totally understand when they are
literally the same brand and item, but I love trying new shampoos and conditioners, so I could not be any happier! These are the
Bain de Terre Macadamia Oil Nourishing Shampoo and the
Bain de Terre Macadamia Oil Nourishing Conditioner. The smell super delicious, and better yet, I have already tried them! The shampoo rinses clean and the conditioner leaves a light refreshing aroma and my brush goes through easily!
Price Point (shampoo):
Full size - $12.00
Sample value - $1.51
Price Point (conditioner):
Full size - $13.50
Sample value - $1.70
The second item in my box was one that I was definitely excited to try! It is the
Benefit Cosmetics Fake Up. I love the name, but in case you did not know, it is a hydrating under eye concealer and moisturizer combo. I am anxiously to try this product. I absolutely loved the sample packaging, however, as you can see from the photo, the amount of product to sample is seriously lacking.
Price Point:
Full size - $24.00
Sample value - $2.00
One of the next items in my box was one that I was looking forward to as well. Last month, some Ipsy subscribers received some Freeman masks like this to try and that is what made me excited to try this product. This is the
Karuna Clarifying Mask. It is a cloth mask that heals acne with ginger and Japanese green leaf. I am very pumped to try this one out!
Price Point:
Full size - $28.00 for 4 masks
Sample value - $7.00
The final sample in my box is not actually a sample at all. It is what Birchbox likes to call a Birchbox find. A find is an item they give to all subscribers that is in addition to their samples. For this Find, Birchbox sent the
Chapstick Hydration Lock Lip Balm along with a $1.00 off coupon. I love having a ton of Chapstick, so this is just a plus for me!
Price Point:
Full size - $2.50
Sample value - $2.50 (FULL SIZE!)
The last item in my October 2013 Birchbox is an advertisement for
Benefit's Gimme Brow! It is a new fiber gel that gives you perfect brows! I must admit that I went to Ulta when I first heard of this and tested the two colors available. It is $22.00 for a full size and I have Birchbox points to spend, so.... :) I know what I am getting! PLUS for this month you get an additional 50 BB points, a sample mascara, and free shipping when you buy it in the Birchbox store! Definitely going for it!
So, I know that when it comes to box value, last months Birchbox beat this one, but I am definitely not sad about anything I received!
Final Price Point:
Amount Paid for Box - $10.00
Total Box Value - $14.71
This is still a
WIN in my book!
What did you think of my October 2013 Birchbox? What did you receive in yours? Leave your comments below!
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xoxo,
Jen
