january birchbox review

I got my first Birchbox in the mail this week!!!

 Here's what was waiting for me inside:

Pictures of each product are below the "review":

Frownies Rose Water Hydrator Spray ($11.95) - I give this product a C+....I love the smell and the name of the product, but using this everyday and adding it into my cleansing routine (which is usually rushed) I don't see happening. The side of the product also mentions you can spray it anytime to freshen up.....um....if I get a lip gloss during the day on I'm doing good so for me this is a pass.....

 ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss ($16) - A+++++, love the color (the sample is Berry Pink), the consistency, the large sample size, and the cute mirror on the side is perfection! Only problem is everyone else loves this too so its currently unavailable through Birchbox; but a google search will yield other vendors.....definite purchase for me!

Larabar ($9) - I didn't try this sample so I'm not sure how great these are....but at $9 a bar I'm not sure I'd be purchasing anyway!

My Multi Purpose Mattifying Moisturizer ($68) - A- okay at first I didn't like this moisturizer because it is really mattifying instead of being more creamy and cool on my face...because my skin still felt dry I applied my regular moisturizer over it and then the magic came when I applied make up!! I could tell a noticeable difference in the way my make up set on my face and gave a smooth appearance. So I would love to buy this product and use everyday that I "make myself up", but I'll have to earn some Birchbox points first since the price point is so steep.

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy ($25) - D+ - This perfume is a little too teenagerish smelling for me...too floral and too sweet for my taste...but right up your alley if you like that type of smell....come to think of it I can't remember the last time I wore perfume!! Ha!

Wrap Up:

Frownies Rose Water Spray - C+
ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss - A+++++
Larabar - did not sample, pricey
My Multi Purpose Mattifying Moisturizer - A
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy - D+

What's great about this subscription is that it allows me to sample products I'd never know about and lets me try new things! Can't wait to see what's in my February Birchbox! I'll try to post each month on what I get!!