Darphynia's Diary

This month's Birchbox I received my Birchbox yesterday, and have to say that I'm a bit happier with the sample sizes.  That being said, there is one product I really don't care for.  The February box featured a nice variety of products for the shower/bath, lips, face/body, and a fragrance.  The sizes of the products were bigger than they have been in the past, which is a plus.  I hope that trend continues.  Image courtesy of birchbox.com  The Naobay moisturizing cream has the initial consistency of a lotion, but once I rubbed it into mu skin, it was hydrating like a body cream.  I used it on my face, but it was a bit too heavy, so for now I'll use it as a hand cream.  The product, in my opinion, has the fragrance of Froot Loops, but is barely detectable and dissipates quickly.  Would I purchase the product?  Probably not, only because there are other creams I prefer.  I do, however,recommend that you try it, especially...

So I walked down to the mailbox, and was greeted by the July Birchbox.  I started my subscription last year, and after the June box had seriously considered cancelling.  Boy am I glad I didn't.  The July box features the following:   A benefit mini they're real mascara, mini Stila liquid lipstick (I received the shade Venizia), a travel-sized Oribe dry hair texturizing spray, a deluxe sample of COOLA 's cucumber SPF 30 sunscreen, and a deluxe sample of Dr. Brandt 's microdermabrasion (one of my favorite exfoliators!). I haven't had an opportunity to try everything just yet, but as soon as I do, I will have a review.  Did you receive the July box?  I would love to know your thoughts on which product(s) did or didn't work for you. Also, if you haven't subscribed but would like to, click here to sign up.  It's easy and you can cancel at any time. Stay beautiful!  

I have been thinking about doing a subscription box piece over the weekend, so here we are. Sorry the photo is a bit wonky!  These were the items in my Birichbox this month.  Oops!  I forgot to include the hair mask packet. This is my fourth Birchbox , and so far I have been really pleased.  There is always a variety.  In this box, there was a lip crayon by mirenesse , small sample of eye cream by Supergoop !, small sample of No. 4 clarifying shampoo , small sample of No. 4 hair mask (not pictured), Cargo blush , and travel-sized Oscar Blandi mousse .  Unfortunately, the shampoo's cap had come unscrewed, and leaked everywhere. The shampoo got all over the other products, and was partially absorbed into the box & wrapping tissue.  Each box is $10.00, though it is cheaper if you subscribe for multiple boxes at a time.  Shipping is included, which a nice.  At first, I was unsure if the price would be worth it; so far, it has....