Birchbox - November 2013 (1 of 2)
TOCCA Crema da Mano Luxe Hand Cream in Cleopatra
Size Received: 1 fl oz
Value: : $5.00
"Free of parabens, this quick-absorbing cream is made with a heavy-duty dose of avocado oil, coconut oil, and chamomile extract. It comes in TOCCA's five signature fragrances: Cleopatra (grapefruit and cucumber), Stella (blood orange), Giulietta (pink tulip and green apple), Bianca (green tea and lemon), and Florence (bergamot and gardenia)."
Vasanti Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator
Size Received: 20g
Value: $5.67
"This powerful exfoliator mimics the results of professional microdermabrasion, minus the potential for redness and sensitivity. First, papaya enzymes break down dead cells while evening out your skin tone. Next, dermatologist-approved microderm crystals fade the appearance of fine lines and acne scars, leaving skin smooth and free of imperfections. Finally, aloe vera, coconut, and vitamins B and E nourish and soothe skin."
Chella Highlighter Pencil in Ivory Lace
Size Received: Full Size
Value: $18.00
"This brightening formula visibly lifts and opens up the eyes when used on brow bones, water lines, or inner corners, and contours the face by drawing light to the high plains of the face (like the bridge of your nose, cheekbones, and Cupid’s bow). It also helps you create a flawless finish with precise coverage of dark spots, acne scars, and blemishes, and creates clean lines around your lips when you’re rocking a bold lip color. Available in Ivory Lace, for light skin tones, and Latte, for medium skin tones."
Color Club Cocktail Hour Collection Nail Polish in Top Shelf
Size Received: 0.25 fl oz
Value: $4.00
"We'll admit that we had some fun coming up with the names of these 5-o'clock inspired shades. Choose from three: Top Shelf, a shimmering copper, On the Rocks, a bright silver, and Dark 'N Stormy, a gunmetal gray."
*Lifestyle Extra* Chuao Chocolatier Chocolate Bar in Honeycomb
Size Received: 1 piece of an 8 piece sampler
Value: $1.24
"Don’t knock these unusual flavor combinations until you've tried them. This 7-piece set includes: Potato Chip (kettle chips and sea salt in milk chocolate), Orange A Go Go (dark chocolate with candied orange and orange bergamot), Maple Bacon (crisp bacon with a dose of maple sweetness and smoked sea salt in milk chocolate), Honeycomb (amber honey caramelized into crispy pieces in dark chocolate), Salted Chocolate Crunch (toasted breadcrumbs with sea salt in dark chocolate), Pop Corn Pop (puffed whole grains and toasted corn chips with a hint of sea salt), Spicy Maya (a spicy blend of pasilla chile, cinnamon, and cayenne in dark chocolate), and Firecracker (chipotle caramel fudge dotted with popping candy and salt in dark chocolate)."
Box Cost: $10.00
Box Value: $33.91
Birchbox - November 2013 (2 of 2)
Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir
Size Received: 0.05 fl oz
Value: $1.32
"Ripe berries pair with a touch of honeysuckle and undertones of sultry sandalwood. The hot pink hue of the fragrance shows boldly through a sturdy glass bottle, and a chic black satin bow tops it off."
*Birchbox Finds* Ghirardelli Chocolate Bar in Mint Cookie
Size Received: Full Size Bar
Value: $3.95
"We’re giving you the green light for daily indulgence. Meet our latest—and sweetest—Birchbox Find yet: Ghirardelli®’s two newly launched flavors of their delicious filled chocolate bars. They taste amazing (creamy, decadent flavor, anyone?), and should you want to take it one piece at a time, the special packaging design makes it easy to rewrap once you’d had your fill. So you can have your chocolate and eat it (whenever you want) too."
Chella Highlighter Pencil in Ivory Lace
Size Received: Full Size
Value: $18.00
"This brightening formula visibly lifts and opens up the eyes when used on brow bones, water lines, or inner corners, and contours the face by drawing light to the high plains of the face (like the bridge of your nose, cheekbones, and Cupid’s bow). It also helps you create a flawless finish with precise coverage of dark spots, acne scars, and blemishes, and creates clean lines around your lips when you’re rocking a bold lip color. Available in Ivory Lace, for light skin tones, and Latte, for medium skin tones."
Color Club Cocktail Hour Collection Nail Polish in Dark n' Stormy
Size Received: 0.25 fl oz
Value: $4.00
"We'll admit that we had some fun coming up with the names of these 5-o'clock inspired shades. Choose from three: Top Shelf, a shimmering copper, On the Rocks, a bright silver, and Dark 'N Stormy, a gunmetal gray."
derma e Soothing Collection with Pycnogenol
(Photo taken after I cut off the corners and emptied each pack into jars with screw top lids.)
Size Received: One 0.12 oz pack each of Soothing Cleanser, Soothing Moisturizing Creme, Soothing Serum
Value: $0.31 + $1.80 + $1.80 = $3.91
"A thorough cleansing is the bare minimum in a face wash, but this Cleanser’s pH balanced formula goes above and beyond to soothe and comfort skin. Pycnogenol®, a powerful nutrient extracted from the bark of the French maritime pine, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps stabilize capillaries, increasing skin’s resistance to irritation and improving circulation. Green tea fights free radicals, while chamomile and lemongrass calm finicky skin. Also harnessing the powers of Pycnogenol®, the Serum utilizes a blend of botanicals to calm flare-ups and restore skin’s elasticity, and the Moisturizing Crème diminishes the signs of aging, nourishing and hydrating with vitamins A, C, and E for a younger-looking complexion."
Mox Botanicals Bath Milk in Coconut and Vanilla Bean
Size Received: o.35 oz
Value: $1.68
"Each sachet is filled with a blend of organic whole milk, nutrient-rich sea salt, and a mix of soothing botanicals. Available in Rose Petal, Jasmine Petal, Coconut & Vanilla Bean, and unscented Calendula & Oatmeal."
Box Cost: $10.00
Box Value: $32.86
