June 2011 Birchbox: Box Opening

Hey everyone! I am just now able to post my Monthly Birchbox Post as I was out of town (anniversary trip to Cancun!) when the box arrived. I must admit that it was fun to come home to my monthly "surprise"Birchbox full of goodies!

If you are not familiar with Birchbox, it is a monthly sample subscription of a gift box filled with 4-5 deluxe sized samples plus occasionally a "treat" or an "extra". The subscription is about $10/month and it includes the monthly Birchbox, access to the fabulous member's only Birchbox website, free shipping on full sized products included in the current month's box, and opportunities to earn Birchbox points for reviewing the products on the Birchbox website (accumulated points go towards discounts on purchases). 


I really enjoy my Birchbox subscription and look forward to these boxes around the 10th of every month. While some boxes have been better than others, overall I am super pleased with the Birchbox goodies! For me it all boils down to value. Am I getting a good deal? Is the value of the box greater than the $10 that I spent? Well, the good news is that the value of the box always exceeds the actual cost. Besides value, I just love that feel of getting a monthly "present" of beautifully wrapped surprise goodies! I have found some really great products through my Birchboxes! Curious about my previous Birchboxes? Check out my monthly posts: January 2011 Birchbox, Feb 2011 Birchbox, March 2011 Birchbox, April 2011 Birchbox, and May 2011 Birchbox. 


So, was this month's box a "good one"? Keep reading to find out!

Birchbox Goes Green!!! April 2011 Birchbox: Box Opening

Hello my dears! 

It's time for my monthly Birchbox "Haul" or "Box Opening" post! As ya'll may know, I subscribe to Birchbox which is a monthly sample subscription ($10 per month) from Birchbox.com. Every month, I get a wonderful package delivered right to my door sometime between the 10th and 15th filled with 4-5 deluxe samples. The samples are all beauty related: skincare, makeup, hair care, fragrance, and also a little "birchbox treat" which varies monthly. Each box has a "theme" and comes beautifully wrapped. It is like getting a little present in the mail every month!

To read more about how Birchbox works, please see my Birchbox Introduction Post. Curious as to what I got other months? Then click these: Jan 2011 Birchbox, Feb 2011 Birchbox, and March 2011 Birchbox.

As a beauty-blogger and general "all things beauty"-fanatic! Birchbox is an ideal program for me! If you are curious to read what I got this month, then just keep reading after the jump for photos and more info!

February Birchbox: Box Opening and "first impressions" (haul)

Hello Beauties! Can you believe it is that time again, yes, my February Birchbox just arrived!!! So, here is my monthly Birchbox haul/first impressions post! As always, Birchbox has outdone themselves with another fab box of deluxe samples. To see my January Birchbox, please read here.

Basic summary of how Birchbox works:

Birchbox is a online members-only luxury beauty company. They offer a sample "subscription" for $10 per month or you can sign up for a 3 or 6 month or 1 year subscription (prices vary). With a subscription your get a monthly "Birchbox" which contains 4-5+ Deluxe sized samples of high end products. Each box seems to have a theme and they come wrapped beautifully! It is like getting a present every month! The boxes contain a card which explains the month's theme and describes the products you get!

When you join, you create a beauty profile with specifics about what you are looking for in your products, your skin type, etc. This way your Birchbox can be customized to your preferences, coloring, skin type, etc. Perfect! I have checked out what some other friends have gotten and the boxes truly do differ slightly depending on what you like. Very personalized.

The boxes are just super classy! Not only do I love it for myself, but it would be great to give someone as a gift! I think any beauty or product lover would get a kick out of these monthly boxes. The samples vary in size, but overall I think they are very generous! You are definitely getting more than your money's worth here. High end treats for $10 per month! What a nice splurge!

Another bonus, the website has fabulous tips for using the specific items in your Birchbox! After testing out the products, you can rate them on the website and gain loyalty points that can accumulate for money off your purchase of full sized products. If you want to order a full sized product of something in your Birchbox, you can order it with free shipping (and will gain more loyalty points). I am really enjoying the actual Birchbox website, it has not only shopping and tips about your particular samples, but also great general beauty tips. Its a fun site to visit, browse, and read! I am so happy I signed up and am continuing to love the Birchboxes, samples, and general member benefits (like gaining points and having full access to the website).

So, now on to the February box!!!

For photos and contents, please keep reading after the jump!