Beauty Buzz: Birchbox

March 13, 2012

Welcome to the second installment of Beauty Buzz. There’s a number of products I’m eager to share with you however after getting my latest Birchbox in the mail with you I said to myself, scratch that! I haven’t mentioned Birchbox in ages and think there are TAGG readers who would totally benefit from learning the buzz about this beauty!

Birchbox: each month for $10 give yourself a gift of this awesome package in the mail! Honestly, $10 is hardly a lunch at Panera these days (though saving that amount on a regular basis DOES add up!). I’m totally enamored by this concept whether you’re a beauty junkie or more reserved with your beauty purchases (I’m typically the later). Since beauty products can be pricey I hate doling out $20 or more on something I’m not sure is perfect for me. Birchbox takes away the  mystery by getting your customized beauty profile and then delivering to you a box with four to six deluxe beauty samples from big and emerging brands.

Here’s my Birchbox this month. I decided to go for the box in partnership with Teen Vogue and wound up with essie’s luxe effects glittery polish in a cut above (note: I swear the Birchbox gods have been watching me eye this for three months), plus a tarte Lip Surgance lip tint (on first use: ultra moisturizing and goes on like a crayon, no joke), Shiseido blotting papers, a fragrance by Annick Goutal  and a twistband hair tie in lime green (a personal color fave!). I’m totally thrilled with this month’s box, just for the polish and lip tint alone!

In my nearly a year of using this service, I think I have been disappointed once with the selection. Since this month’s box has been so kick-ass I felt compelled to remind readers why every girl deserves to treat herself (men, if you’re reading: awesome gift!).

 

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  • sarah

    im so jealous! this looks AWESOME!!!!! why did i stop mine again? i have that tart lip color and im kinda obsessed.

    • Alyson

      YOU do not get this anymore?! SHock, awe (not in a good way!). haha. YOu definitely need to give it another whirl one of these days.

  • http://www.houseofjeffers.com Jen

    I had no idea Birchbox was only $10!? That’s a steal! I’m currently enrolled in another beauty box program, but I’m thinking I might have to switch after seeing all the goodies they give you. Great review!

    Jen
    http://www.houseofjeffers.com

  • http://iwanttheseshoes.blogspot.com Olivia

    I have been contemplating joining Birchbox for awhile, but you just completely sold me! I had no idea they put nail polish and things like that in there.. Of course I finally come around when there’s no sign ups available (ugh)! Oh well, I signed up to be notified when I can join :) Thanks for the review, and I’m definitely going to be making this a gift idea for some of my girl friends (as well as for myself)!

    xx Olivia
    IWANTTHESESHOES

  • Anne

    This box is fab! Unfortunately, I cancelled BB after three months because I was never happy with the selections. I tried altering my profile with no luck. I guess I am just not the kind of girl who needs samples of dress tape, wacky stick-on eyeliner, and energy drinks.

    • Alyson

      Anne: hahaa, yeah, I had a few interesting products — wacky eyeliner included (that was the bad month I referenced) however overall there’s always been at least one product that has made me glad I get it.

  • http://www.shannondarrough.com/blog Shannon Darrough

    Okay, I have to get on board. This the second post I have seen for this today! What a brilliant idea!

  • http://baylorsays.blogspot.com Lauren@BaylorSays…

    What??! LOVE yours, so jealous. I need to figure out how to change settings…must pay attention to things like this. :-) Want that tarte lip stuff, one of my all-time fave brands.

    • Alyson

      Lauren: hahaha, I got an email a few weeks back asking if I wanted to opt for the TEen Vogue box. I figured why the heck not, I like teen products! :)

  • Ramya

    Wow That’s great box.. Am just curious does birchbox send out better boxes to bloggers??? Cause their comments are shown on the limelight and people get influenced by this… Cause the box I got was pathetic and didn’t have anything good…

    • Alyson

      Ramya: great question though I am almost positive no. I’m not listed under any special blogger list, just little ol’ me. In fact, when some people didn’t get a box in December because of travel issues… one of the misfortunate was this average gal! I selected the Teen Vogue box this month so I think that’s why it’s especially awesome.

      • Ramya

        Thanks Alyson for replying! Nice to know its not a birchbox gimmick! which makes me think I should probably resubscribe! :)

  • http://fashionbyalicia.blogspot.com Fashion By Alicia

    You definitely got a good box this month!!

  • http://thefrugalistadiaries.blogspot.com megan, the frugalista diaries

    awesome!

  • http://www.mydressyways.com My Dressy Ways

    We got the same box! Except our nail and lip colors are different! After some research (ahem, Google) I am so happy I went with the Teen Vogue box! :)

    • Alyson

      So happy I went with this box, too!

  • http://gayleswishlist.blogspot.com G.

    Now that I unsubscribed to Birchbox because of the poor samples, they give 2 full sizes in one box?!
    But lucky, they’re not the kind of nail polish, nor lip stick I would wear…But still bravo Birchbox on that one!

  • http://shabbychicandcheap.blogspot.com/ Marissa

    Heading over to sign up for birchbox now!

  • http://www.stripesandsequins.com Grace – stripes & sequins

    Oh my gosh – this one looks incredible! I can’t wait for mine to come…

  • http://www.fabfatale.com jennifer {fabfatale.com}

    LOVING your review and so happy im now a member of birchbox so i can chat it up with you all about our boxes! loved mine, but so jealous of your tarte lip tint! it looks full size too, along with your full size essie!!! not only did i end up with sample sizes only, but some of the samples are smaller than ive ever seen lol. wondering if its enough product to properly use and review lol.

  • http://www.topbeautysecrets.org/eyelash-reviews/ Cathy of Eyelash Conditioner

    What a lovely post! Love this blog.

  • http://www.ihaveadegreeinthis.com Kimberlee

    We got slightly different things in our Teen Vogue box, I’m not sure if they ran out of stuff but the card said I’d get the tarte lip surgence then I got something else. I feel like the Twistband and Twirl perfume were already sent out and the point is to try NEW products. I was most excited about the Essie polish though :)

  • http://rufflesandtruffles.com Katie

    Oooh I’m jealous that you got the pink glitter polish! I got the gold…I love it but was secretly hoping for the pink! ;)

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