Birchbox is one of the very first beauty subscription boxes. Every month, Birchbox subscribers will receive a curated box of 5 beauty, grooming, and/or lifestyle samples. Fill out your beauty profile after you sign up, so your first box will be tailored to your preferences (i.e., hair type, skin tone, etc). You can shop your box on your profile page, get free shipping on that month’s sampled brands, and review your products for points—you’ll earn 10 Birchbox Points for each submitted feedback form.
Cost: $10/month (CDN) + $4.95 Shipping. Annual subscription – $100 + Shipping.
Birchbox Canada doesn't have all the perks and discounts as the US counterpart, but they're slowing coming around. You can get 2 free samples with a $40+ purchase. Just use code: MYSTERYPACK at checkout.
Number 4 Clarifying Shampoo
This shampoo is subtly scented with white freesia, golden amber, and warm musk, to gently cleanse without stripping moisture or colour.
Gilchrist & Soames Spa Therapy Body Lotion
A paraben-free moisturizer that has a fresh, light scent. It absorbs quickly and my made my skin soft and smooth.
Vasanti Cosmetics Detox Nutrient-Rich Purifying Facial Cleanser
This cleanser boosted with antiaging ingredients, producing a bright, healthy complexion did a good job cleansing my face without feeling overly dry after. I've come to realize that my skin doesn't like thick cream cleansers all that much, so this one I like and would consider purchasing.
theBalm Cosmetics Balm Desert Bronzer/Blush
I love this brand and these samples come in adorable packaging, but they're so small it's hard to get it a good application. The shade makes for a good bronzer, but it might be a little to dark for my skin tone. I'll just have to go easy with it.
Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels
These eye gels are peptide-packed cooling treatments hydrate and refresh stressed skin under the eyes. I need to make a point to use this, my eyes need it.
I'm not too excited about this box and wish some of the sample sizes were a bit bigger, but Birchbox is kind of known for smaller samples. I will use most of the products, so I guess that's good, but again nothing too exciting in this month's box. In all fairness, it is one of the least expensive beauty boxes, so in the aspect you're getting a decent value for 5 beauty products.
What do you think of Birchbox?
