October 2012 Birchbox

Hey everybody! Today I received my October birchbox, and the theme was transformations. So, this box contains samples focused on jazzing up your everyday routine. 

The first sample is a Harvey Prince fragrance, in the scent Eau Flirt. Normally, I'm not too fond of fragrance samples since they usually smell grandmotherly. However, I really like this perfume since it contains citrus and jasmine notes for an all around fresh and fruity scent. But that's not the best part! It claims to be clinically proven to attract men. See, this saves a lot of time for me. Instead of making a milkshake to bring all the boys to my yard, this scent can apparently do that for me. How nice!

The next product is the Mox Botanicals Pomegranate & Fig Lip Butter. I'm a huge lip balm junkie, and I hope that this lives up to my beloved EOS lip balm! It seems to have the same thick consistency, and smells wonderful! Even though I'm not a huge fan of the potted packaging, I'm willing to give this a shot. 

Next we have the City Sunscreen Serum by Supergoop! I'm not entirely sure why it's called a "city sunscreen", but I'm really interested in a serum form of sunscreen. I'm hoping it doesn't leave a white cast, since high-SPF sunscreens have a tendency to do that. 

I'm super excited for this sample! I've heard only great things about theBalm Cosmetics, and I've been itching to try some of their products for months now. The Mary-Lou Manizer in particular has had great reviews, and I can't wait to try it! From what I've swatched of it, the highlighter seems very creamy and leaves a nice sheen, not obnoxious chunks of glitter. I also adore the fabulous packaging! 

Last, we have the lifestyle extra with is the LUNA Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter bar. I've also heard great things about LUNA, and have wondered about it for quite a while now. I love energy and protein bars for breakfast or snacks on the go. The last food extra I was sent in my birchbox was the KIND bar, which I fell in love with! As a result, I have high hopes for this bar. 

Here's an overview of my box. This box was a bit lighter than usual, but I'm excited for a majority of the samples in here. I definitely prefer quality over quantity! 

I hope you enjoyed! 
<3 Lucero 

Song of the Day: Little Things by One Direction

September 2012 Birchbox

Hey everybody! Today's post is an unboxing of my September 2012 birchbox. I know it's late, but Birchbox doesn't ship to military addresses, so my lovely grandma sends them over! 

Here's an overview of what I got this month. 

The theme for this box is fall fashion and trends. In fact, Birchbox even included a mini look-book to provide inspiration for this season's trends. 

Here's the handy list included with every box, detailing each item. 

First up, we have the Nexus sample combo. It is a trial size of the Pro-Mend Split End Treatment System, and includes the shampoo, conditioner, and leave in treatment. I really enjoy how it comes with the whole system, because it always irks me when samples say "This product works best with our entire line...". Now I can try out the entire system! 

 Next up we have the Benefit Cosmetics facial wash and exfoliating combo. I've heard great things about the Benefit skincare line and am happy to give this a try! 

The first product on the left is the Youngblood mineral primer. It's to be used on the face prior to foundation or other face products. I have combination skin, so a product to help my makeup stay on all day is a welcome sight. 

The item in the middle is the Color Club nail polish in Status Update. It's a gorgeous mid-toned gray color, perfect for the fall time. I've received a Color Club polish before, and was impressed with the opacity and lasting power. 

The product on the very right is a twist band hair tie. These hair ties are phenomenal, and I have previously purchased a pack of 12, and I'm happy to add another to my collection. 

My lifestyle extra is the Mighty Leaf tea bags in Green Tea Tropical, Vanilla Bean, and Chamomile Citrus. I'm currently sipping on the Chamomile flavor, and I'm in love! It's a perfect night-time unwinding tea, and I enjoy how the bags contain whole leaves and flower, it's not all ground up. I'm excited to try out the other two! 

I hope you enjoyed! 
<3 Lucero

Song of the Day: Everything Counts by Depeche Mode 
Interesting fact, I woke up today with this song's chorus playing in my head. I think it was the background music in my dream!