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| This month’s Birchbox |
I received my Birchbox yesterday, and have to say that I’m a bit happier with the sample sizes. That being said, there is one product I really don’t care for. The February box featured a nice variety of products for the shower/bath, lips, face/body, and a fragrance. The sizes of the products were bigger than they have been in the past, which is a plus. I hope that trend continues.
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The Naobay moisturizing cream has the initial consistency of a lotion, but once I rubbed it into mu skin, it was hydrating like a body cream. I used it on my face, but it was a bit too heavy, so for now I’ll use it as a hand cream. The product, in my opinion, has the fragrance of Froot Loops, but is barely detectable and dissipates quickly. Would I purchase the product? Probably not, only because there are other creams I prefer. I do, however,recommend that you try it, especially if you have drier skin.
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I was happy to see a full-sized ARROW BOOST lip balm. I had been wanting to try it out, so it was a nice surprise. The color-enhancing balm will be a nice addition to my makeup bag. Similar to Smashbox’s O-GLOSS and tarte’s LipSurgence skintuitive gloss, this balm activates color once it touches your skin. On me, the color was much lighter that I expected; it was barely there. My lips feel hydrated, but I don’t think that will last. The description says that the product works with the body and adjusts to your pH. There are mixed reviews, but I like the product. Would I purchase it? Probably not, only because I have favorite lip balms and colors to spare. As far as taste goes, there is a hint of mint and something else that I can’t describe.
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Not Soap, Radio‘s bath & shower gel scented with coconut, mango, and vanilla, was a tropical surprise. The scent is exactly as described. When I opened the cap, I was transported back to Hawai’i, and the beautiful beaches of Waikiki. This product is something I would consider purchasing once I finish the other products I have. I like that this is a multi-use product, so I can have it as a bubble bath– it won’t be very bubbly, but it’ll smell amazing, or as a shower gel. I am also going to try using it on the bottom part of my hair. Who knows? It might make a great shampoo.
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TOCCA’s Emelia eau de parfum sample was welcomed because (1) I LOVE Tocca, and (2) I haven’t tried this particular scent. The sample itself was not big enough, in my opinion. I also wish it came in a spray vial instead of just having a cap as it makes it difficult to apply. The eau de parfum is not like the others. It has floral and citrus notes as well as a woodsy component. It is not a personal favorite. I prefer Florence or Cleopatra.
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I am always on the lookout for hair products. Terax crema had relatively positive reviews, so when I saw it in my box, I was eager to try it out. This is, by far, one of the worst products I have ever used in terms of scent. The conditio
ner works like any other I could get at the store. The smell, however…well, I’m just glad it didn’t linger. Have you ever gone camping at El Capitan? Well, imagine if you will, a campground restroom that has been sprayed with Lysol. Now take that scent and bottle it in a conditioner. That is what you get with this. Perhaps it was a bad batch; many reviews stated that the scent was great. This is a product I can’t wait to run out of. Would I buy it? Absolutely not. Whether or not you try it is up to you. I just hope yours has a better scent than this one.
Here is the product list included in the box:
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