October Birchbox

Happy late October everyone!

So I actually received my October Birchbox about a week ago, but I wanted to use these products as much as possible and give you a good and true review of them. There was an item that I received this month that I was ecstatic about! So hopefully you guys enjoy my review 🙂

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First Item:  Miss Jessie’s Creme De La Creme Conditioner

Verdict: So I had to find the time to actually use this stuff because you are supposed to let it sit in your hair for 30 minutes after you shampoo your hair. So I shampooed, combed the conditioner through my hair, put a shower cap on so it wouldn’t drip everywhere, and watched 30 minutes of Law & Order. Oh how I love Law & Order, but that is another story.

After I washed the conditioner out, I could definitely feel a difference! It says that it is for curly hair, and my natural hair is on the curly side, but I normally use a straight iron on my hair so my clean hair lasts a few days longer. This deep conditioner was wonderful and definitely kept my frizzies away. I *almost* didn’t have to use my flat iron to make my hair sleek and straight, it was that nice. Also, I only used about half of this sample size, so I get to use it more than once. Bonus!

Second Item: Chap Stick Hydration Lock in Vanilla Creme

Verdict: Chapstick is already my most favorite lip balm, so I knew I would be using this down to the last bit. It honestly doesn’t seem like too much of a difference than a regular Chapstick, but I don’t really suffer from dry lips so I guess it didn’t have much to heal and take care of. It feels amazing though and the vanilla creme scent is super yummy! I will definitely be buying this when I run out.

Third Item:  POP Beauty Aqua Lacquer in Floating Rose

Verdict: So I am not a huge fan of lipglosses. There are a few that I love, but I am pretty picky about them.  This lip gloss was supposed to be pretty cool because of it’s applicator (it’s a slanted plastic tip) that allows you to apply the gloss more precisely, but it didn’t wow me. The texture of the gloss is pretty sticky, but the color is nice. I probably will just hand this one over to a friend.

Fourth Item:  *Drum Roll please*

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

Verdict: Oh … happy happy dance. THIS STUFF IS SO GOOD. So, as I have gotten older (I’m counting down the days until my 30th, crap) I have been trying to take better care of my skin. This product is known as “the Liz Earle regimen that has taken Europe by storm” and has crossed the pond over to the US.  Also, it has won over 90 beauty awards. Obviously it is doing something right.

So what is it? Basically, it is a phenomenal face wash that also comes with a muslin cloth that are to be used together. You start with a dry face and just rub the cream around your face in circular motions (it is even safe to use on your eyes and lashes), get the muslin cloth wet with hot water, and then slowly wipe the cleanser off your face with the warm cloth.  While taking off all of your makeup (yes, even waterproof makeup isn’t a match for this) the cloth is also removing the dead skin cells from your face.

I remember when I first used my Clarisonic Mia to clean my face, and I thought that I had never felt anything better and my skin had never felt cleaner. Well, for about 1/5 of the price I found something that I like ever better.

Yes … I’m serious. There is a kit here through Birchbox that you can purchase and it is only $24.95 for the cleanser and two clothes. The clothes will last you a long time also, you don’t just use it once and then toss it.  I seriously feel like every night when I am cleaning my face with this stuff that I am at a spa. It contains Eucalyptus Oil, beeswax, hops, rosemary, and chamomile (just to name a few) in it, which I love.

Fifth Product: folle de jolie eau de parfum

Verdict: This is a fragrance that I had never heard of before, but I loved the name and packaging of it.  It is described as “A captivating scent with a modern blend of mandarin, rose, and sandalwood.” It seems HEAVENLY. I have a very few amount of scents that I adore, and this one has quickly been added to that list. It is light and not overwhelming, and for some reason when I smell it throughout the day it makes me smile. (Has that ever happened to you??) A full size of this goes for $98.00, which is definitely out of my price range, so I am saving every little bit of this sample that I can.

So all in all, this month’s box was wonderful. I think I am going to make my very first purchase from the Birchbox store and grab more of the Liz Earle cleanser once mine runs out.