BirchBox June 2013!

BirchBox June 2013!  

Birch box is an online service that once a month will send you a box in the mail with 4 or 5 products,some full size some samples size, of beauty products you might not have known about otherwise. The products range from hair,skin,nail, and makeup, even sometimes a hair accessorie. It only costs $10 a month and they deliver in the middle of the month, I got mine the 16th of this month.

                                            

   This months products are

•Davies Love Smoothing Shampoo

What it is, "a gentle shampoo packed with moisturizing Indian fig extract and olive oil. It says its made for dry and frizzy hair and to " use daily to soften and nourish stubborn strands. I used the shampoo this morning and i have to say I do like it a lot. It smells a ton better in the shower when your using it then in the bottle which I have to say I was worried about. My hair came out nice and soft, plus I love the idea of a gentle shampoo! I'm thinking about buying the full size version of this!

- It also came with 2 beauty extras, one is a packet of the matching conditioner and the other is a small packet of Davines Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion

•The Color Club Wanderlust nail polish collection.

What it is, BirchBox and Color club teamed up to come out with this 4 color collection each color reminds them of one of their favorite cities. I ended up with London Calling a neon pastel green, I have to say out of the 4 colors( an off white, a lavender, a bright coral and the green) this is the one I did not want haha. We will see how long it lasts on my toes.

•LAQA & Co. Lil Lip Duo

What it is, a compact chubby gloss stick that you don't need to sharpen. I ended up with the darker of the 2 shades but I'm fine with that its this beautiful dark pink and I'm pretty sure I don't have anything like it. This chubby gloss stick goes on so smooth it almost feels like a chapstick, the color pay off is great and it will last if your not eating and drinking a ton.

•Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser

What it is, a 2 in one cleanser and exfoliator infused with organic lemongrass and chamomile. I've been looking for a great face wash that exfoliates and I'm a sucker for anything lemon! I have to say I used the product and I do love it, I think this is another one I might have to invest in the full size version! It cleans and refreshes your face without being to hard or abrasive like some scrubs I've used.

*This months also came with some fun little post cards to go

with the Wanderlust theme of this months box.

NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss Review

NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss (A review and swatches)

I went to Ulta the other day to return some lip gloss that i had bought 2 of and i decided to give the NYX Butter Gloss a try, they were having a buy one get one 50% off on NYX products so why not. I picked up 2 very spring time colors and 2 that i call more of a neutral/nude.

 (Starting from the bottom left and going clock-wise; Cherry Cheese Cake, Apple Strudel,Vanilla Cream Pie, and Tiramisu.)

 

Cherry Cheese Cake 

                The color of this Butter Gloss is a great bright orange/coral color. It might be a little intimidating in the tube because it is such a bright color but because it is a Butter Gloss it comes off much softer and more wearable on the lips. This color and product is a great way to ease yourself into the brighter lip or even the orange lip trend this summer!

Apple Strudel

               This is a beautiful light pink color with just a little bit of peach in it. I love putting this one on top of some of my brighter lipsticks just to make them a little more everyday. This color and the formula of the Butter Glosses helps it mix with any lipstick beautifully without over powering or completely covering and changing the color . Its also a great color to wear on it own!

Tiramisu

              This one ended up being my surprise favorite of the 4 that I've tried so far! Even though I never jumped on the nude lip train I find myself reaching for this color almost everyday. Its not a brown or a pink, its the perfect hybrid of both! Though I think it might look more brown on a lighter skin tone.

Vanilla Cream Pie

             I call this color more of a neutral/nude for my skin tone but it  is a great rosy pink. This is a perfect everyday going to the office color. It stands out enough on the lips to help you look more finished and polished when your running out the door.On the other hand it could easily step up any lipstick.

The Formulation

             The formula of this Butter Gloss is what this lip product addict has been looking for her whole makeup life! They are so thick and creamy without being heavy or sticky, the color pay off is great while still being a bit sheer like a gloss should be. All and all I think these are my favorite lip product I have from NYX. I plan on going back and getting every color they have! If the color doesn't look goof on me then I know my friends will love them just as much as I do!

Where I buy...

I get all of my NYX Cosmetics Products from Ulta, I'm lucky enough to have one right around the corner. The Butter Gloss is $4.99 each but they often have a Buy One Get One 50% off sale on NYX products. I definitely recommend them to anyone!