Birchbox would like you to Go Bold this month! First I just want to point out how amazing this months box is, the actual physical box. I am absolutely totally in love with the print and I was overly careful in opening up the outer pink box in order to not scratch or damage the beautiful inner contents. I've never been overly impressed with every Birchbox that I get. There's always 1-3 items I hate and 2-3 that I love. This month though I loved EVERYTHING!
July Sample Choice: Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Venezia Full-Size: $24
"This creamy formula glides on like a gloss yet lasts (and lasts and lasts) like a stain."
For almost a year now we've been able to pick one of our samples. This month we were able to choose 1 of 3 colors of Stila's Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick. Sample choice was early this year and the mobile site wasn't working for me, so I wasn't able to chose my color. I was a little upset because I knew I would get the coral color. I did want Bella which was is a bright pink, or Beso a true red, but instead I was stuck with Venezia the coral. I actually think that Venezia is a gorge color just not for me. Corals if not pink, and I mean heavily pink based look awful on me. Luckily for me though I will be swapping with my BFF who got Bella in her box!
Coola SPF 30 Organic Makeup Setting Spray Full-Size: $36
"Weightless, matte-finish mist that sets your look, hydrates skin, and blocks UV rays"
I'm currently all out of setting spray which is a staple for me in the summer, so I'm 100% okay with getting this in my box. This spray has a nice scent, matte finish and SPF! It's like a a dream come true! Verdict: I think I will be purchasing this spray instead of Urban Decay's All Nighter for the summer. I think it's a fabulous product.
dr. brandt Microdermabrasion Skin Exfoliant Full-Size:$78
"Breakthrough at-home treatment for a glowing complexion-no pricey derm appointment required"
I have dr. brandt pores no more vacuum which isn't a bad spot treating mask, so this will be a good to try. Friday is my mcrodermabrasion/peel day so this will be good to rotate in. Verdict: This is the exact same thing as Philosphy's Microdelivery just about $30 more and with a citrus scent. A nice gentle scrub that I would never in a million years spend money on.
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray Full-Size: $22-$42
"This cult favorite multitasker soaks up oil and gives hair body and bounce"
I have been wanting to try this since it was first featured on Birchbox. I've heard so many good things about this spray, but I should use it sparingly because it's expensive and I am not made of money. I've used dry shampoo before, but never a texturizing spray. The closest I've come to it is Bumble & Bumble Pret-a-Powder which is considered a texturizer and I love that so hopefully this works even better or as well. Verdict: This is definitely not like B&B Pret-a-Powder, which I would actually spend the money on. I think maybe my hair isn't the right type for this type of spray. I have thin, greasy, easily tangled, curly hair so most universal products don't work for me. It was just an okay product. I know it definitely didn't work on curly hair, it just tangled the heck out of it.
theBalm Cosmetics Balm Desert Full-Size: $21
"A blush and bronzer in one, this velvety powder gives a long-wearing fresh-from the beach glow"
Love theBalm! Although mini-rant: why are these samples so small?? They've gotten smaller and smaller over the years. Hopefully I'll be able to pick enough product up to be effective. I was nervous to try this because I heard it was rather warm, but it look nice swatched, so it should work. Verdict: This actually isn't that bad of a product, from what I could tell. As I said and as you can see the sample is extremely small. Balm Desert has just the right amount of warmth for my fair/light skin. If you're darker than light/medium I would steer clear because I don't think this will be showing up on your skin.
July was a really good month for me sample wise. I will be using everything and most likely enjoy it. Sample choice preview is already up and we can choose from a mousse, moisturizer, dry shampoo, and the Coola setting spray I received this month. I would love to choose the setting spray, but I won't get points for it since I've already reviewed it on the site, so dry shampoo it is. That's all for now!
<3's Laterz
PS My nail color is Trustafarian by Butter London, a nice sheer mermaid type color. Perfect for summer!
PSS dr. brant, Oribe, and coola all came individually sealed which I appreciate. Not that I've ever had a problem with my products being used or damaged from bb. Well there was this one time with a Cynthia Rowley liner being melted and smashed, but I think that has more to do with their warehouse being in Tennessee and it was August that I received it.
July Sample Choice: Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Venezia Full-Size: $24
"This creamy formula glides on like a gloss yet lasts (and lasts and lasts) like a stain."
For almost a year now we've been able to pick one of our samples. This month we were able to choose 1 of 3 colors of Stila's Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick. Sample choice was early this year and the mobile site wasn't working for me, so I wasn't able to chose my color. I was a little upset because I knew I would get the coral color. I did want Bella which was is a bright pink, or Beso a true red, but instead I was stuck with Venezia the coral. I actually think that Venezia is a gorge color just not for me. Corals if not pink, and I mean heavily pink based look awful on me. Luckily for me though I will be swapping with my BFF who got Bella in her box!
Coola SPF 30 Organic Makeup Setting Spray Full-Size: $36
"Weightless, matte-finish mist that sets your look, hydrates skin, and blocks UV rays"
I'm currently all out of setting spray which is a staple for me in the summer, so I'm 100% okay with getting this in my box. This spray has a nice scent, matte finish and SPF! It's like a a dream come true! Verdict: I think I will be purchasing this spray instead of Urban Decay's All Nighter for the summer. I think it's a fabulous product.
dr. brandt Microdermabrasion Skin Exfoliant Full-Size:$78
"Breakthrough at-home treatment for a glowing complexion-no pricey derm appointment required"
I have dr. brandt pores no more vacuum which isn't a bad spot treating mask, so this will be a good to try. Friday is my mcrodermabrasion/peel day so this will be good to rotate in. Verdict: This is the exact same thing as Philosphy's Microdelivery just about $30 more and with a citrus scent. A nice gentle scrub that I would never in a million years spend money on.
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray Full-Size: $22-$42
"This cult favorite multitasker soaks up oil and gives hair body and bounce"
I have been wanting to try this since it was first featured on Birchbox. I've heard so many good things about this spray, but I should use it sparingly because it's expensive and I am not made of money. I've used dry shampoo before, but never a texturizing spray. The closest I've come to it is Bumble & Bumble Pret-a-Powder which is considered a texturizer and I love that so hopefully this works even better or as well. Verdict: This is definitely not like B&B Pret-a-Powder, which I would actually spend the money on. I think maybe my hair isn't the right type for this type of spray. I have thin, greasy, easily tangled, curly hair so most universal products don't work for me. It was just an okay product. I know it definitely didn't work on curly hair, it just tangled the heck out of it.
theBalm Cosmetics Balm Desert Full-Size: $21
"A blush and bronzer in one, this velvety powder gives a long-wearing fresh-from the beach glow"
Love theBalm! Although mini-rant: why are these samples so small?? They've gotten smaller and smaller over the years. Hopefully I'll be able to pick enough product up to be effective. I was nervous to try this because I heard it was rather warm, but it look nice swatched, so it should work. Verdict: This actually isn't that bad of a product, from what I could tell. As I said and as you can see the sample is extremely small. Balm Desert has just the right amount of warmth for my fair/light skin. If you're darker than light/medium I would steer clear because I don't think this will be showing up on your skin.
July was a really good month for me sample wise. I will be using everything and most likely enjoy it. Sample choice preview is already up and we can choose from a mousse, moisturizer, dry shampoo, and the Coola setting spray I received this month. I would love to choose the setting spray, but I won't get points for it since I've already reviewed it on the site, so dry shampoo it is. That's all for now!
<3's Laterz
PS My nail color is Trustafarian by Butter London, a nice sheer mermaid type color. Perfect for summer!
PSS dr. brant, Oribe, and coola all came individually sealed which I appreciate. Not that I've ever had a problem with my products being used or damaged from bb. Well there was this one time with a Cynthia Rowley liner being melted and smashed, but I think that has more to do with their warehouse being in Tennessee and it was August that I received it.
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