August 10, 2013 | Posted in:Home life
I am a product junkie- be it beauty, kitchen, home, cleaning, pet, garden…you get the point. I’ve been a member at www.birchbox.com for 2 years and still enjoy getting my monthly box of goodies. Here’s how it works: you subscribe for $10 a month (less if you sign up for an annual plan), fill out a beauty profile with your likes, dislikes and preferences and then the magic happens when a box of 4-6 assorted regular and deluxe sized samples arrives in your mailbox.
There have been a few moments out of my 24 subscribed months that I’ve had a “meh” reaction, but 90% of the time I’m loving the products and enjoy playing with the new items that have filled the box. Nice average and good return on ten bucks. In the box there is a good mix of ultra premium, premium, health food and drug store brands. I’ve received sample perfume, face lotions, face wash, toners, exfoliaters, makeup removers, BB creams, sunscreen, mascara, blush, bronzers, highlighers, eye liners, nail polish strips, nail polish, hair accessories, shampoo, conditioner, styling products, hair oils, body lotions, body wash, hand cream, foot cream, lip sticks, lip stains, lip glosses, lip balms, lip conditioners, tasty snacks, stationary, paper products, bonus accessory gifts, a magazine subscription and countless coupons and discounts. I know I haven’t listed everything.
Throughout my subscription I’ve freshened up my makeup routine, discovered many new brands, explored tons of new products and I now have a perfume wardrobe. Fancy, huh? I’ve noticed that since my explorations on www.birchbox.com, I’m making fewer of those “that looks pretty” beauty impulse purchases and actually using what I buy- because I know that I like that new product, when I purchase it for the first time. If you leave sampling feedback on your box items, you accrue points that translate to monetary discounts on the BirchBox online web store and many items ship for free.
From time to time, special theme boxes are offered- sometimes in lieu of the regular box and sometimes for an additional purchase. I went a bit crazy and you’ll see pictured the two CEW boxes that had a bevy of awesome award winning new treats in sample and full sizes. I’m happily working my way through the products and will post back with a few of my favorites. In the meantime, I’m renewing my subscription and will continue to enjoy my monthly BirchBox.
Yep, I bought it all. No Birthchox freebies here, just my two cents. Enjoy!
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Lisa Wilk
Hello, I'm Lisa Wilk! I'm a freelance food, wine and travel writer, photographer and presenter based out of Orlando, FL. While covering local restaurants and food events in the #1 tourist destination in the US, I find endless cooking inspiration when dining out. You'll often find me in the kitchen putting my own spin on those elevated chef creations to enjoy at home and when entertaining. I have a love and enthusiasm for wine, wine education and wine pairing. Find me about town teaching and demystifying wine as part of the popular @TheTastyTrio in the popular Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Perfectly Paired program series I've co-developed. Taste, Cook and Sip along with me on Twitter and Instagram at @TasteCookSip and @WineChix! Cheers!
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