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AUGUST 2011 - Shipment #1
& #2
My Birchbox beauty
profile was set to Trendy, Classic, Adventurous, Low-Maintenance.
My husband's beauty
profile was set to Adventurous and Low-Maintenance.
We received the
same boxes this month.
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SHIPMENT QUICK-STATS
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The included info card,
front & back:
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Now I'll break it down,
product-by-product...
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SHAVEWORKS The Cool Fix
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Description on info card: At last, a
solution to bumps, ingrown, and other shaving and waxing side
effects. Bonus: it soothes as it works.
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My
Thoughts:
I actually purchased this
exact item
(and size)
from Sephora a few months ago for my husband.
It was marketed as a men's after shave type gel to help soothe and
prevent ingrown hairs. My husband actually likes it, so now he has
two more bottles of it. Yay! I, on the other hand, never thought to
use it on myself. Now I have something to try.
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Sample
Size: 1 fl
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Full
Size:
2 fl @ $11
(or 5.3 fl oz @ $25)
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Sample
Size Value: $5.50
JUNE
JACOBS Papaya Purifying Enzyme Masque
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Description on info
card:
Powered by
natural fruit extracts, this creamy mask dissolves dull cells, then
boosts skin with essential oils and antioxidant-rich tea extracts.
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My
Thoughts:
I'm always excited to try a new mask or peel, and
this one smells delicious! A very nice light fruity scent and a very
nice creamy texture. The scent alone makes me want to eat it! I
tried this out on my hand
(after swatched it for
the photos above). I left it on for about 5
minutes, removed with water and my hand felt incredibly smooth,
soft, the dry skin on my hand was completely gone, and my hand just
looked better. Not to mention my hand smelled so freakin delicious!
I'm seriously in love with the scent. I need it in a spray-fragrance
version!
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Sample
Size: 0.5 fl oz
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Full
Size: 3.7 fl oz @ $62
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Sample
Size Value: $8.38
SMASHBOX
Photo Finish Primer
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Description
on info card:
This award-winning primer is better than
ever, with brand-new packaging. It gives skin a matte, velvet-soft
finish and keeps makeup in place all day.
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My
Thoughts:
This was the very first foundation primer I ever
tried, and that was nearly 9 years ago. Ever since, I've used this
foundation primer very often. I have a lot of primers now, so I
don't use one exclusively, but I do find I can always count on this
primer. It was the primer I used on my wedding day
(and on all my
bridesmaids).
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Sample
Size: 0.25 fl oz
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Full
Size: 1 fl oz @ $36
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Sample
Size Value: $9.00
QUIDAD
Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel
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Description on info card: A styling
aid with brains! When this non-sticky gel sense heat, it stops hair
from expanding. Welcome to frizz-free curls.
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My
Thoughts: I've always wanted to try
the Quidad brand and was excited to receive this item in my August
Birchbox. However, after testing it out in the heat and humidity I
was very disappointed. I tested it on a trip to the amusement park
where the atmosphere is hot and humid just about any day I go there.
It did nothing for my hair. If I had purchased this I would have
quickly made a return. At least now I know not to buy this because
it doesn't work for my hair, but it could work for you. My hair type
is long and fine.
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Sample
Size: 0.6 fl oz
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Full
Size: 6 fl oz @ $16
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Sample
Size Value: $1.60
TWISTBAND
Hair Tie (black)
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Description on info card:
This soft
elastic gives the hair tie a sophisticated makeover -- it looks as
good on your wrist as it does in your hair.
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My
Thoughts: I don't normally like
thicker sized hair ties, but this one is black so it blends nicely
with my darker brown hair. I like the fact that it works well, comfy
in my hair and looks cute on my wrist. Although I won't over glorify
it; it's just an elastic ribbon looking thing. And with the way I
lose hair ties, well I don't know if I could afford to lose these.
They aren't expensive, but they are if you lose hair ties a lot.
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Sample
Size: 1 Twistband
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Full
Size: 3 Twistbands @ $5
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Sample
Size Value: $1.67
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