I know it seems a little odd that I am posting for the May Birchbox. What had happened was…I had a moment and I thought that maybe I made a mistake in cancelling. I decided to rejoin and see what I received for the month of May. I picked up my box yesterday and this is my first impression of Birchbox May 2014.
Birchbox went with a Freewheeling theme for the month with the idea of having rules and disregarding rules. It is almost summer so it seems like the company is introducing summer time fun and playfulness. I was curious to see what I was included in my box.
I can honestly say there are only two items in the box that I would use. Let’s take a look at what I received for May. I’m going in the order of the insert.
Beauty Protector – designed to protect hair from heat damage, keep color and add a silky texture. Based on the description, I would guess one of the ingredients is protein and that is something I can’t use on my hair. Retail: $21.95
Cynthia Rowley Beauty Black Eyeliner – A creamy smudge proof eyeliner. The card did include instructions to blend the liner within 30 secs. I am assuming that would be how long it takes to set. This is one of the items I intend on trying from the box. A girl can never have too many black eyeliners. Retail: $16
Harvey Prince Hello Perfume – A perfume with a mixture of floral and citrus. I can’t tell you why I did not try this as soon as I saw it because we all know how I love perfume. This is the second item that I am trying for this month’s box. Retail: $55
Perlier Shea Almond Body Cream – A nourishing cream from the Italian Perlier skincare brand. Sigh! I need another body cream like I need a hole in my head. I have a ton of body creams and I just have no need for this one. This may go into one of my upcoming giveaways. Retail: $28.45
Supergoop! Everyday SPF 30 with Cellular Response Technology – A lightweight water-resistant cream that provides sun protection. I have a ton of sun block and I just do not need this protect. If anything, I need a self-tanner or tanning spray. I need color and as much sun as I can get! Retail: $19.00
Overall, this box was a miss for me this month. I’ve seen other boxes with great items and it makes me wonder if this was leftover stuff for the new subbies. I will give it another month before I cancel for good.
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What did you receive in your box this month?
Sorry to hear you didnt like your box 🙁 Hopefully next month is better! xo’s
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I felt so bad but I totally was not in love with my May Birchbox. It just totally did nothing for me. 🙁 Here’s hoping June is more awesome.
I am so with you. If not, I’m going to cancel again and not think twice about it. There are so many other boxes popping up.
That sounds like a nice gift box. I s m out in the sun a lot, so something to help my skin is wonderful….and neededn
Oh yes, you have a gardening site. I miss having a garden. :'(
These look like interested products. I have not heard of them before.
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That is the plus to subscription boxes, you heard and try products you might otherwise know about or come across
I didn’t like the Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle, but I LOVE the Protect & Oil! I also think the Cynthia Rowley eyeliner is pretty fantastic!
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Now I don’t feel quite so bad about not wanting to give it a try. I haven’t seen the Protect & oil. The eyeliner is so creamy. It feels like the Urban Decay black liner
I received Beauty Protector months ago and have yet to find a reason to use it.
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OK, I thought I saw it before but thought I might have been imagining things. I have my staple heat protector
I just can’t get into these different boxes. I have enough to use for now and kind of like what I’m using, but I do see the fun of trying new items.
They are not for everyone and I am starting not like them myself. I joined so that I could try new things but now I have a tons of stuff I have yet to try