Birchbox is the original sample beauty box and has been in the U.S.A. since 2010 - it is $10 a month + $4.95 shipping (you can save money by signing up for a year for $100 + shipping costs). Each month you receive 5 sample (or full size) products based on a beauty profile you complete.
Birchbox Canada describes itself as:
"Five personalized beauty samples delivered right to your door each month. It’s the best way to find the products you’ll love."
December 2014 is the first Birchbox Canada; here is a look:
Here is a look at the products inside:
Vasanti BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator ~ sample size 20g for $5.66 (full size is 120g for $34). Powerful scrub brightens, exfoliates and cleanses gently with instant results for soft, smooth and radiant skin – enriched with papaya, professional microcrystals and aloe.
Best face scrub ever!! I received this in a past box and absolutely loved it! I just ran out last week, so you have no idea how happy I am to see this product!
Harvey Prince Ageless Liquid Loofah Exfoliating Shower Gel ~ sample size 15 ml for $1.10 (full size is 354 ml for $26). We used to think the fountain of youth existed in a fairytale forest, but now we’re pretty sure it’s in the shower. This energizing body wash not only cleanses and softens skin with a bevy of botanicals—it leaves behind the mood-boosting Harvey Prince fragrance, Ageless, an uplifting blend of pink grapefruit, mango, and sandalwood.
The "ageless" scent is delightful - very grapefruity and floral! I wish this sample was slightly bigger though, it will only be a couple of uses as a body wash!
Benefit High Beam ~ sample size 0.08 oz for $5.69 (full size is 0.45 oz for $32). Benefit High Beam is an ethereal pink liquid highlighter that creates a radiantly dewy complexion. For an angelic sheen, this pink shimmering lotion adds a soft, natural afterglow.
Oooh, I love me a good highlighter. I have received a couple of highlighters recently in subscription boxes, but I love Benefit so I am going to happily add this to my highlighter collection!
Cynthia Rowley Beauty Eyeliner ~ sample size 0.03 oz for $13.50 (full size is 0.04 oz for $18). A luxe, creamy liner from the NYC-based designer for smudge proof, all-day wear. Cynthia Rowley has an exclusive make-up liner with Birchbox.
This eyeliner is so smooth and goes on perfectly. The black is so rich - I really thought before that I didn't need any more pencil eyeliners; however, this is actually so smooth I have to keep it!!
I seem to have gotten a lot of hair masks in subscription boxes - they weren't in my rotation of hair care items before. They are great in the winter when it is extra dry outside! I haven't tried this one yet, but it smells good so I will use it!
So for $15 I received 5 sample products with a total value of $29.62. I will use all of the products I received (and I really loved the face scrub and eyeliner) but I do wish a few of the samples were a little bit bigger! I think the hair mask and shower gel were only a couple of uses.
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