April Birchbox
April's box was a collaborative effort with Women's Health magazine to put together a selection of their recommended items. Since it is spring, the theme was Tiny Tweaks, Big Results. What little tweak will you add to your life to improve yourself?
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SKIN&Co Roma | Cleansing Body Gel with Olive & Sicilian Orange Extracts
Sample size: 40mL/2.4 fl oz, $2.80
Full size: 250 ml/8.45 fl oz, $17.50
This had a weird smell to it. I'm not sure if I'd like to use it in the shower. I'll try it out just because I'm curious. It's stinking up the rest of my closet since it exploded in transport.
Mirenesse | Glossy Kiss Lipstick
Full size: 4g, $26.55
Ok, so this was full sized. That being said, the color is too bold for me. I don't think I could really work this. I'm still unsure if I should gift this or if I should hold on to it.
Supergoop! | Advanced SPF 40 Anti-Aging Eye Cream.
Sample size: 2 mL, $6
Full size: 0.5 fl oz/15 mL, $45
Any eye cream is good for me. I've seen this brand. I've been curious about it, and finally, I get one of their samples! I haven't tried it yet, but I definitely will.
Oribe | Shampoo & Conditioner for Beautiful Color
Sample size: 7mL, .24 oz (each pouch), $5.75
Full size
Conditioner: 6.8 fl oz, $39
Shampoo:8.5 fl oz, $37
I don't know why they keep sending me MORE shampoo! I guess you'll know who to look for if you need shampoo during a zombie apocalypse.
The full sized bottles look fun, but it should really be about how well they do the job. I know. I shouldn't be intrigued by packaging.
LIFESTYLE EXTRA: Kushmi Tea Paris | Wellness Essentials
Sample size: 2 pouches/2 tea bags, $1?
Full size: 5 mini tins, $25.95
I did enjoy these teas. I'm a tea drinker, so free tea is always a good thing! They have a lot of flavor in them. I was able to get 4 cups with steeping with my teapot without any diluted taste.
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total value: $42 Aprrox
Although I had some neat products, my box unfortunately didn't live up to the hype. I was looking forward to this one, and I know I keep doing that. I set myself up for an awesome box, but then I get disappointed. At least this time, I have items/products that I can really use except for the lipstick.
---------- Unboxing ---------
SKIN&Co Roma | Cleansing Body Gel with Olive & Sicilian Orange Extracts
Sample size: 40mL/2.4 fl oz, $2.80
Full size: 250 ml/8.45 fl oz, $17.50
This had a weird smell to it. I'm not sure if I'd like to use it in the shower. I'll try it out just because I'm curious. It's stinking up the rest of my closet since it exploded in transport.
Mirenesse | Glossy Kiss Lipstick
Full size: 4g, $26.55
Ok, so this was full sized. That being said, the color is too bold for me. I don't think I could really work this. I'm still unsure if I should gift this or if I should hold on to it.
Supergoop! | Advanced SPF 40 Anti-Aging Eye Cream.
Sample size: 2 mL, $6
Full size: 0.5 fl oz/15 mL, $45
Any eye cream is good for me. I've seen this brand. I've been curious about it, and finally, I get one of their samples! I haven't tried it yet, but I definitely will.
Oribe | Shampoo & Conditioner for Beautiful Color
Sample size: 7mL, .24 oz (each pouch), $5.75
Full size
Conditioner: 6.8 fl oz, $39
Shampoo:8.5 fl oz, $37
I don't know why they keep sending me MORE shampoo! I guess you'll know who to look for if you need shampoo during a zombie apocalypse.
The full sized bottles look fun, but it should really be about how well they do the job. I know. I shouldn't be intrigued by packaging.
LIFESTYLE EXTRA: Kushmi Tea Paris | Wellness Essentials
Sample size: 2 pouches/2 tea bags, $1?
Full size: 5 mini tins, $25.95
I did enjoy these teas. I'm a tea drinker, so free tea is always a good thing! They have a lot of flavor in them. I was able to get 4 cups with steeping with my teapot without any diluted taste.
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total value: $42 Aprrox
Although I had some neat products, my box unfortunately didn't live up to the hype. I was looking forward to this one, and I know I keep doing that. I set myself up for an awesome box, but then I get disappointed. At least this time, I have items/products that I can really use except for the lipstick.