February 2016 Beauty Box Comparison - Ipsy vs. Topbox vs. Birchbox

Here is a look at the chart comparison between Ipsy, Topbox and Birchbox:

I was surprised with the value of Birchbox this month - it was way higher than normal. Topbox and Ipsy were both very on par with their regular values and item breakdowns. 

February 2016 - Birchbox Canada Review and Unboxing

Birchbox is the original sample beauty box and started shipping to Canada last year. It is $10 a month + $4.95 shipping to Canada. Each month you receive 5 sample (or full size) products based on a beauty profile you complete.

My last post about Birchbox indicated that they have decided to put their Canadian subscriptions "on hold" - which in my terms means they are never coming back! There was a bit of a mess in how they would refund my yearly subscription as I was only a few months in but they did give me my money back so it worked out.

February is my last month of Birchbox:
Birchbox usually comes in cute boxes and each month has a different design! 

Five on Friday - February 5, 2016

Happy Friday everyone! Hope everyone has had a great week - mine has been good, surprisingly quiet this week (which I will not complain about at all!)

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Let's chat about the big announcement of the week - Birchbox Canada! Here is there Facebook announcement (because as a yearly subscriber I did not even get the courtesy of an email from the company):

"We are so sad to let you know that we have made the difficult decision to put our Canada operations on hold. We love our Canadian customers, but with the current exchange rate and high shipping costs, we can't create the Birchbox experience at a price that is fair to you. We will do what we can to make that a possibility; until then, please know that we sincerely appreciate your support and enthusiasm for Birchbox, and we plan to take good care of our Canadian subscribers as we wind down in this market.
For all Birchbox subscribers, February 2016 will be your last shipment.
If you have a monthly subscription, you will no longer be billed after February. If you have an annual subscription, you will be credited the remaining value of your subscription in Birchbox Points or a refund.
You have until April 30, 2016 to spend all your Birchbox Points (including your current points and those credited from your subscription)."

January 2016 Beauty Box Comparison - Ipsy vs. Topbox vs. Birchbox

Here is a quick look at the comparison chart for January's Ipsy, Topbox, and Birchbox Canada:

In terms of value this month, Ipsy and Topbox blew Birchbox Canada out of the water. Sometimes, that doesn't always mean they are the best so we will take a closer look! 

January 2016 Birchbox Canada - Unboxing and Review

Birchbox is the original sample beauty box and started shipping to Canada last year. It is $10 a month + $4.95 shipping to Canada (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."

Recently, Birchbox Canada has made some changes - new products and new monthly features including curated boxes and sample choice. In addition, they started offering all the special boxes that American subscribers received.

Here is the January 2015 Birchbox Canada:

Birchbox always comes in a pretty box and each month has a new design! I usually use these to hold samples or extra products! 

December 2015 Beauty Box Comparison - Ipsy vs. Topbox vs. Birchbox Canada

I'm back to my 2nd month of reviewing and comparing 3 beauty boxes: Ipsy, Topbox and Birchbox Canada! 

I have to say that I was really impressed with the value of all 3 boxes this month - they were very high! Now here is a quick look at all 3:

December 2015 Birchbox Canada Review and Unboxing

Birchbox is the original sample beauty box and has been in the U.S.A. and earlier this year it opened a Canadian service. It is $10 a month + $4.95 shipping to Canada (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."

(It should be noted that if you see the U.S. Birchbox - Canadians receive different products.) I originally signed up at the start of the year, but cancelled in June. I wasn't thrilled with all the products they were sending (a lotion and body wash per month did not seem worth it!)

Recently, Birchbox Canada has made some changes - new products and new monthly features - curated boxes and sample choice. In addition, they started offering all the special boxes that American subscribers received.

Here is the December 2015 Birchbox Canada:

This subscription always comes in cute different designs every month! 

November 2015 Beauty Box Comparison - Ipsy vs. Birchbox Canada vx. Topbox

This month I am back to comparing 3 beauty boxes - Ipsy, Birchbox Canada, and Topbox!! Here is a look at my chart comparison:

Now here is a closer look at each box:

November 2015 Birchbox Canada Review and Unboxing - Beauty Subscription Box

Birchbox is the original sample beauty box and has been in the U.S.A. and earlier this year it opened a Canadian service. It is $10 a month + $4.95 shipping to Canada (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."

(It should be noted that if you see the U.S. Birchbox - Canadian's receive different products.) I originally signed up at the start of the year, but cancelled in June. I wasn't thrilled with all the products they were sending (a lotion and body wash per month did not seem worth it!)

Recently, Birchbox Canada has made some changes - new products and new monthly features - curated boxes and sample choice. In addition, they started offering all the special boxes that American subscribers received.

My husband offered me a subscription for my birthday present, and since I think things are looking up for Birchbox, I signed up for a year subscription.

I did miss the cut off for the November curated box or sample selection, so this is just the normal November 2015 Birchbox Canada:

Birchbox always comes in a nicely designed box (I have used these to store samples and such because they are just so pretty!)

June 2015 Beauty Box Subscription Comparison - Ipsy vs. Topbox vs. Birchbox

This is the first month that Beauty Box 5 is not in my comparison (my yearly subscription expired last month and I did not renew my subscription!)

Here is the chart comparison for Ipsy, Topbox and Birchbox:

Here is a closer look at 3 beauty boxes:

June 2015 - Birchbox Canada Subscription Box Review

Birchbox is the original sample beauty box and has been in the U.S.A. since 2010 - and this is only the 6th month it has been available in Canada. It is $10 a month + $4.95 shipping to Canada (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."

(It should be noted that if you see the U.S. Birchbox - Canadian's receive different products. I hope this expands and we get access to all the products available to out American counterparts soon! I like that some boxes (such as Ipsy and Glossybox) offer the exact boxes to Canadians - I am hoping Birchbox does the same at some point!)

Here is the June 2015 Birchbox Canada:

Lately, Birchbox has been including pretty boxes, rather than the regular brown box. 

May 2015 Beauty Subscription Box Comparison - Ipsy vs. Beauty Box 5 vs. Topbox vs. Birchbox Canada

This is the last month I will be comparing the 4 inexpensive beauty boxes - Ipsy, Beauty Box 5, Topbox, and Birchbox Canada. May was my last month of Beauty Box 5 and I have chosen not to re-subscribe! You can go here to view my past comparisons including Beauty Box 5, and I will continue to compare Ipsy, Topbox and Birchbox Canada. 

Here is my chart comparison:

Here is a closer look at the 4 boxes:

May 2015 Birchbox Canada - Subscription Box Review

Birchbox is the original sample beauty box and has been in the U.S.A. since 2010 - and this is only the 6th month it has been available in Canada. It is $10 a month + $4.95 shipping to Canada (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."

(It should be noted that if you see the U.S. Birchbox - Canadian's receive different products. I hope this expands and we get access to all the products available to out American counterparts soon! I like that some boxes (such as Ipsy and Glossybox) offer the exact boxes to Canadians - I am hoping Birchbox does the same at some point!)

Here is the May 2015 Birchbox Canada:

This box is super cute and designed by Cupcakes and Cashmere! 

April 2015 Beauty Box Comparison - Ipsy vs. Beauty Box 5 vs. Topbox vs. Birchbox Canada

It's so nice to do my April Beauty Box comparison in April! Usually Beauty Box 5 comes pretty late in the month so these don't get done until I receive all 4!

Here is my chart breakdown of the 4 inexpensive beauty boxes:

I was fairly impressed by the value of all of the boxes, here is a closer look at each of the boxes:

April 2015 Birchbox Canada - Subscription Box Review

Birchbox is the original sample beauty box and has been in the U.S.A. since 2010 - and this is only the 5th month it has been available in Canada. It is $10 a month + $4.95 shipping to Canada (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."

(It should be noted that if you see the U.S. Birchbox - Canadian's receive different products. I hope this expands and we get access to all the products available to out American counterparts soon! I like that some boxes (such as Ipsy and Glossybox) offer the exact boxes to Canadians - I am hoping Birchbox does the same at some point!)

Here is the April 2015 Birchbox Canada:

This month Birchbox partnered with Rifle Paper Co. to make this beautiful box! I love it and need to find something to use it for - what did you guys use your box for?

March 2015 Beauty Box Comparison - Ipsy vs. Birchbox Canada vs. Beauty Box 5 vs. TopBox

Sorry this post is a little late! 

Here is the basic comparison between the March 2015 Inexpensive Beauty Boxes - Ipsy, Birchbox Canada, Beauty Box 5 and TopBox:

Most of March's boxes had a very good value - here is a closer look at what I liked and disliked about each bag:

March 2015 - Birchbox Canada Sample Beauty Subscription Box Review

Birchbox is the original sample beauty box and has been in the U.S.A. since 2010 - and this is only the 4th month it has been available in Canada. It is $10 a month + $4.95 shipping to Canada (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."

(It should be noted that if you see the U.S. Birchbox - Canadian's receive different products. I hope this expands and we get access to all the products available to out American counterparts soon! I like that some boxes (such as Ipsy and Glossybox) offer the exact boxes to Canadians - I am hoping Birchbox does the same at some point!)

Here is the March 2015 Birchbox Canada:

I'm so excited that this month each Canadian Birchbox has a Beauty Blender in it!! 

February 2015 Beauty Box Comparison - Ipsy vs. Birchbox Canada vs. TopBox vs. Beauty Box 5

Here is a look at the basic comparison between February's inexpensive Beauty Bags/Boxes:

Overall this month I was happy with the boxes I received this month - here is a look at what I liked and disliked for each box:

February 2015 BirchBox Canada - Beauty Box Review

Birchbox is the original sample beauty box and has been in the U.S.A. since 2010 - and this is only the 3rd month it has been offered in Canada. It is $10 a month + $4.95 shipping to Canada (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."

It should be noted that if you view the U.S. Birchbox - Canadian's receive different products. I hope this expands and we get access to all the products available to out American counterparts soon! I like that some boxes (such as Ipsy and Glossybox) offer the exact boxes to Canadians - I am hoping Birchbox does the same at some point!

Here is the February 2015 Birchbox Canada:

It looks like I have 1 full size item, but 2 of those samples look pretty small. 

January 2015 Beauty Box Comparison ~ Ipsy vs. Birchbox vs. Beauty Box 5 vs. Topbox

This is the second month comparing the 4 inexpensive Beauty Bag/Boxes!

Here is my chart breakdown comparing Ipsy, Topbox, BirchBox and Beauty Box 5:

There was a huge difference in all 4 boxes/bags this month! Here is a closer look at what I loved (and disliked) with each subscription: