My hubby gave me one of the most awesome gifts for Christmas. He got me my first Birchbox! Little did he know of the domino-effect he was about to set into motion with my subscription obsessions. I love gifts that keep giving throughout the year, and this little box certainly does just that. I received my first box just before New Year’s Eve, and I was anxious to try all the new products right away.
1.) The first product I tried was the Real Chemistry Luminous 3-Minute Peel. I love a good skin product that saves me a trip to the Dermatologist. This peel was very gentle, with little to no irritation. I might have to use it a few more times before I can truly give an honest opinion, but so far, I have no complaints. My face did feel smoother, but no drastic aesthetic improvements after the first use. I will keep you posted on my final remarks on the product in a few weeks!
2.) The second product I tried was the Lord & Berry Paillettes Eye Pencil. I rarely use eyeliner, and I would not particularly be inclined to use this eyeliner again. The eyeliner is black with glitter, and unless you use eyeliner very heavily, the glitter is barely noticeable. I tried it out for New Year’s festivities, simply because it was fitting for the occasion. I have no complaints, but I just don’t use eyeliner that often. I am an eyelash kind of girl, so mascara is clearly more my thing. I like to stick to the basics, so I probably won’t be purchasing glittery eyeliner in the near future. However, I would definitely consider a simple black eyeliner!
3.) The next product I tested was English Laundry Signature For Her perfume. Oh my gosh, this stuff smells incredible. I probably rotate between two fragrances throughout the year, but now I really want a full-size bottle of this scent. It is a very feminine, light scent that is not overbearing like some others can be. I was surprised that I loved it as much as I did! One spray is all you need. My husband actually loves when I wear it, and even complimented me on the fragrance. That is rare coming from him, so I will definitely be using this more often in the future!
4.) The fourth item from my box was TOCCA Crema da Mano Luxe – Hand Cream. I like to use lotion occasionally, but I never have enjoyed hand creams. My hands get sweaty from time to time, and I just do not like the feeling of greasy hands. I mean, I go to the extent of having my husband apply lotion to my legs after I shave because I hate getting lotion on my hands. It smelled great, and was very light, but not light enough for me to consider using again. If you like hand creams and lotions, then you would probably love the product, but it just was not for me!
5.) Last, but not least, I decided to try COOLA Tinted Matte SPF 30 for Face. I was rather surprised that I liked the product. It is a mineral-based moisturizer, so it did not leave my face feeling or looking oily. Now I can definitely incorporate a product like this into my beauty regimen. And it has SPF 30, so it is beneficial for my skin. Honestly, it appeared to hide some of my pores! I have gotten so many compliments on how smooth my face looks since I have started using this cream. There is no scent either, which I really liked. I definitely will consider purchasing this in the future!
In conclusion, I feel like I discovered some really fun products! I have noticed some improvements in my skin since using a few of the products, and I am excited to see the progress over the next few weeks. Hopefully you have been inspired to try some of these products for yourself, or at least start a Birchbox subscription! I am hooked. I hope you have a wonderful first day of 2015, and I wish you all the best in the upcoming year.
Thanks for reading!
Jillian Wade
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