First impression: July 2014 Birchbox

July’s theme is:

Are you ready to power up? We are! This month, we’ve joined forces with Women’s Health to amp up your summer, starting with your beauty stash. Get ready to discover products that will boost your routine–and your confidence too.

I got box #7 this month. It’s been about 2-3 boxes since I’ve received a Birchbox that I actually liked. So, this has been a long time coming. Any time I don’t get perfume or sunscreen usually signals a good box for me. Anyway, let’s get to it.
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First Impression: June 2014 Birchbox

This month’s Birchbox theme is “Away We Go” and focuses on travel:

Dust off your suitcase! This is the season for road-tripping, destination-hopping, and, of course, staycation-ing. That’s why we’re bringing you lots of travel-ready samples and on-the-go inspiration this month.

The sneak peek for this month’s box was cute. I was really looking forward to getting Egyptian Magic cream in box; but, of course, I didn’t get it. I got box #2 this month. Anyway, let’s get started… Continue reading →