July 2016 Birchbox Review

July 2016 Birchbox Review

This month's Birchbox apparently spotlighted the product subscribers say they won't leave home without: mascara. Overall, I found it to be kind of a disappointing month.
July 2016 Birchbox Review
COOLA Environmental Repair Plus Radical Recovery After-Sun Lotion, $1.81 [$32.00 for 6 oz; sample size: .34 oz]
This was a very thick lotion that I believe can be used on both your face and body, but I wouldn't recommend for your face.  It's a little slow to absorb, and it smells like lavender.
COOLA Environmental Repair Plus Radical Recovery After-Sun Lotion
MDSolarSciences Daily Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 30, $10.00 [$68.00 for 1.7 oz; sample size: 0.25 oz]
This moisturizer applied really smoothly, although I wish it dried down to more of a matte finish. Interestingly, it also smelled like lavender.
MDSolarSciences Daily Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 30
REN Keep Young and Beautiful Instant Firming Beauty Shot, $18.00 [$54.00 for 30 ml; sample size: 10 ml]
I would have been more happy with receiving this sample if I hadn't just gotten a ton of sample packets of this product from Sephora. This is a clear serum of a medium consistency that also, surprisingly, smells a bit like lavender.
REN Keep Young and Beautiful Instant Firming Beauty Shot
Smashbox Cosmetics X-Rated Mascara, $? [Full-size: $22.00]
This mascara was okay, but there are others I've liked better. I feel like the formula started to cake up in the bottle kind of quickly, and I had to start wiping it on a tissue before applying after just a couple of uses.
Smashbox Cosmetics X-Rated Mascara
TOCCA Eau de Parfum - Bianca, $? [Full-size: $34-$68]
A floral fragrance, with a touch of citrus, this perfume lasted until at least lunchtime.
TOCCA Eau de Parfum - Bianca
Oribe Shampoo and Conditioner for Brilliance & Shine, ~$3.43 [Shampoo: $49.00 for 8.5 oz; Conditioner: $$49.00 for 200 ml; sample sizes: 7 ml]
Oribe products all seem to smell the same, kind of a warm, amber smell. My hair felt soft once it had dried, but it wasn't as smooth as I would have hoped.
Oribe Shampoo and Conditioner for Brilliance & Shine
Total Value: >$33.24
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Details: Birchbox is a beauty subscription service that sends subscribers a monthly box with ~five beauty products.  The box retails for $10 per month, and you can earn points by posting reviews of the products you received that you can use on future purchases.  

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