This box is really cute, but it isn't one of my favorites. The pink, arrows, and jewelry are perfect for Valentine's Day, which I am guessing is the theme. I like the symmetry of this box, but it is a little too cutsie for me. On the other hand, these boxes are really fun to collect, and I've kept them all ever since they've been decorating them. Some of them I keep on shelves, but I mostly keep them in a cupboard and use them to organize all my samples. What better way to use a Birchbox, right?
$14.00 - 0.14 oz (Full Size!)
This was my selected sample choice for this month, and I am super excited to try it out. This lip balm takes the pH of your skin and create a color on your lips that is uniquely your own. This is very hydrating, and it makes my lips a nice medium pink. I really like lip color, but it always drys them out, and the lip color ends up looking cracked and flaky. By using a moisturizing lip color, both of those problems are solved, and I still get to wear some color. Also, since it is a color you create with your own pH, the color is perfect for you. I absolutely love this product, and I am so glad I choose this as my sample.
$30.00 - 3.5 oz ($8.57 Value)
I am a huge fan of clay masks, but this clay facial treatment is a cleanser that you can use daily instead of weekly. This will draw out impurities and clean skin leaving your skin soothed. I didn't really know what to expect when trying this out, but it lathered a little, just like any cleanser. It did feel like I was rubbing a mask all over my face at first, but the cleanser properties came out pretty quickly. This left my skin refreshed and clean like a cleanser, but also purified and soothed like a clay mask. I really liked this product, and I am glad that I was able to sample it in this month's box. This is a great product to use for special occasions, or just everyday.
$8.50 - 0.5 oz ($4.25 Value)
I am usually not the biggest fan of nail polish in my subscription boxes, because it is something I rarely wear, but recently I've been painting my nails more often. I tried this out on my toe nails, and the color came out to be more like a candy apple red. It took about two coats, but you could do one if you want to have more of a red icing. This is lasting pretty long, and has yet to chip. I really like this color for Valentine's Day, or really any day. It is a beautiful red that would work well for the holidays, a date night, or to match your bathing suit in the summer. This small bottle will never run out either, so I won't have to purchase the full size item.
$40.00 - 500 ml ($1.20 Value)
While this is a really small sample, I was still able to get about two uses out of it. I am really impressed with this smell, and it stayed with my hair all day. To use this product, you apply it to towel dried hair and leave in for at least 3 minutes. I did this in the shower and just rung out my hair to dry it out a little. This mask is full of argan oil, fatty acids, vitamin E, and tree tea oil to add softness and shine. I did notice that my hair was super soft, but I didn't notice any additional shine. I really enjoyed this product, and I think it was great for my hair, but it wasn't great enough to spend $40 on the full size product. I would definitely recommend using this before any special occasion to make your hair soft and smooth.
$80.00 - 1.7 oz ($2.82 Value)
I think that perfume is the best way to make yourself feel great and ready for a special night out, so this is a great sample for this month. This perfume is both fruity and floral with touches of vanilla and patchouli. This is a romantic scent, which is perfect for Valentine's Day, or any romantic date to follow. I could also see myself wearing this to an intimate wedding or even a dinner on the beach. This is a nice perfume, and I really like it. I know that many people don't enjoy perfume samples, but I think it is a great way to mix up your scents for the occasion, and it is also a great way to find one you love.
Overall, I am really happy with this month's box, but really, I am rarely not happy with my Birchbox. I am in love with that lip balm, and that clay cleanser is the best. I am really happy with that nail polish, perfume and hair mask. I do wish the hair mask were larger, but I guess I can just save it for special occasions like the theme recommends. This box has a value of $30.84. That is pretty great, and pretty common for Birchbox. You only spend $10 on the curated box, so any value outside of that is great, but it is most important that you love the items inside, which I normally always do.
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