Once again, when I received my boxes I was excited to see which one would win!
Surprisingly, I received Ipsy first, last month it took forever to arrive! I had seen a small sneak peak and I wasn't too excited for this.
The makeup bag this month was a winner! I'm a sucker for see through bags. I feel like I get so much more use out of my products because I can see what's in there.
The rosy product that caught my eye was a deluxe sample of Big Sexy Hair Weather Proof Hairspray. My first thought was , "What? I don't need big sexy hair? Didn't they read my profile?" Especially since the other item was Healthy Sexy Hair Beach Waves Spray, which I would definitely get more use out of. After my initial shock, I realized I will use this product, but I would have preferred the other item.
Next was the Benefit box, I always get excited about Benefit. Unfortunately, I do already have this product. I do really enjoy this product, it is just one of those that you'll never finish up. I will be giving this sample to a friend who will get good use out of it, so not a total loss.
The next product was Coola Face Mineral Sunscreen Tinted Moisturizer. Side note, I have found a down side to having both subscription boxes. Every few months you will get doubles of products, since a lot of time the companies are working with both services. This is one of those cases! Fortunately, this is a little different, this is a tinted moisturizer, which I didn't know this company made this type of product. I am excited to give this one a shot.
Now a product I was happy about. Pouty Pop Crayon in Coral Crush. My first impressions of this product are so far so good. I do like the color and it applies nicely with no sticky feeling.
Last but not least from Ipsy, a deluxe sample from BH Cosmetics of their new eyeshadows in Hollywood, San Fransisco, and Malibu. I did not swatch these colors for you, and I'm sorry about that because they are very nice colors, but they don't go together. This will not create a look, since they are random colors. It gives us a chance to see what they have to offer, but not really much of a chance to get a lot of use out of the palette as a whole.
All together, Ipsy was sort of a fail for me this month. I will definitely give the Coola product a shot, but nothing really got me too excited.
Next, of course, is Birchbox. I had high hopes for this box. I watched the sneak peak video that is offered on the Birchbox website and there was one particular product I was so excited to receive. Of course, I didn't get it. What a surprise, I shouldn't have cheated! Also, this box was inspired by the characters from Suits on USA, and I love that show! Ironically, I received my box just as I came home to watch the season finale!
The Bright! Radiant Skincare by Benefit, I have tried these products before. I bought a deluxe sample set from Sephora, probably a year ago and I lived it. I mentioned the Total Moisture Cream in my favorites last month and I'm very excited to have another sample to use up! Good job Birchbox. Unfortunately, these samples are small, once use products. I would've definitely preferred something a little bigger.
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Next is Curly Hair Solution Curl Keeper, Total Control for Frizzy Hair. I really can't say much about this product since I have not used it yet. I've never heard of this brand, but it will definitely get used. Anything for frizzy hair, I'm down!
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This is a Birchbox exclusive, Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream. I'm not really sure what this product is targeted for. I have heard really great things about this brand, but I have not tried anything from them. I'm definitely down for a test run!
The last main product is Pur Minerals CC Cream in the shade Medium. I'm not medium! My profile does not say medium and if you've read my blog you all know I'm not medium. That's a bust for me! I have tried this product before in my local Ulta and I wasn't very impressed. I found that throughtout my time walking around the store this product oxidized very quickly and turned very orange. Just not for me, I will definitely pass this on to a friend who might get good use out of it.
The last item is a Birchbox gift. Bobby bins, can a girl ever really have too many? These will get some use!
Overall, I think Birchbox is the winner two months in a row. Honestly, neither box was really outstanding, but I will use or try every item in Birchbox, other than the CC cream, as for Ipsy I will be giving more then one away.
Luckily, these boxes are only $10 each, and it feels like Christmas every month! I will stay subscribed and hopefully August will be fantastic from each!
Thanks so much for reading!
-Kady
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