March Birchbox - Review

1st Place:

Pomega5 Daily Revitalizing Concentrate - 4 capsules

Birchbox Claims: "Apply this pomegranate oil-packed treatment morning and night for smoother, brighter, healthier skin."

My Opinion: Love Love Love!!! I really wish the sample was more than four capsules because I didn't want to use this product four days in a row, I wanted to enjoy it throughout the month. At first I was a little hesitant because I've never been fond of putting oil on my face but this product makes me think that I have just been putting the wrong kind of oil on my face. I put this on after a long day after I exfoliate, I would set a warm towel on my face to open my pores right before bed and apply the oil evenly all over my face and neck. My skin felt so amazing in the morning. I found that my initial reaction to the sample was that it was way too small for my face but a little goes a long way! This product is something I will definitely purchase the full size of once I'm off of my project 10 pan. I highly highly highly recommend this product if you have the funds. 

2nd Place:

Pangea Organics Lip Balm - 25 oz

Birchbox Claims: "Made with organic essential oils, beeswax, and vitamins, this uncommonly moisturizing lip balm soothes even the driest pout."

My Opinion: I get chapped lips pretty easily and I didn't experience chapped lips at all this month. Not only did this product work, but I thought it had a pleasant smell and was a large sample. I'm getting down to the bottom but I used this product religiously throughout the month. Pucker up!

3rd Place: 

Befine Night Cream - 0.5 fl oz

Birchbox Claims: "Upgrade your nighttime routine with this lush cream - cocoa spurs circulation, while rice bran keeps skin supple and healthy."

My Opinion: This product was also good and another decent sized sample. I currently still have some left. I love this brand and I thought this product did what it said it would but the reason it got third place is because I was so taken aback by the Pomega5 oil and I used it at night as well meanwhile taking away crucial Befine Night Cream time! I'm glad I have a bit left and I will keep using it with a smile on my face. I have a few different night creams but I will still consider buying this product full size because I like to mix up my routines so my skin never knows what to expect and I was pleased with my results. 

4th Place: 

Marvis Classic Mint Toothpaste - 0.5 oz

Birchbox Claims: "Imported from Italy, this is the most luxurious toothpaste you'll ever try = the crisp mint flavor lingers all day to keep your breath sweet."

My Opinion: I will always be honest with you, and honestly I did not like this. I HATED the flavor. Not a fan... It may have kept my breath sweet but I couldn't tell because I ate something so quick afterwards to try to get the flavor out of my mouth. I used this once and then gave it to my mom... 

Honorable Mention: 

Brow Brush

My Opinion: I have never owned a brow brush like this and I really don't do much to my brows at all, luckily I have been blessed with good naturally shaped brows. With that being said, I do fill them and I loved how the brush combed through the hairs and was a good finishing touch. 

Product Bash:

Pangea Organics Egyptian Geranium Scrub - 1 time sample

My Opinion: This was another little bonus in last months Birchbox. I was excited to try it because I was enjoying the lip balm above which is from the same brand but I was very surprised when I finally used this sample. One: It smelled like crap!!! I gaged when I scrubbed this on my face... Two: it didn't exfoliate very well at all. Ew ew ew... I would never recommend this product!

Stay Smart, Stay Beautiful

♥Danielle

Rave - Eyelash Curler

I don't know about you, but I really am not a fan of curling my lases. Maybe it's my eye shape or maybe I'm just "special" but I never really got the hang of that old school torture contraption! So I tried for year but always end up squealing in pain from pinching my eye lid. So, one day while wondering the shelves at my local Ulta and buying things I don't have the money for I came across this wonderful tool which I never knew existed. My rave for today - the Japonesque Heated Mini Eyelash Curler: 

Rave - Mask

I'm sure we all have those days when one looks at their skin and just see's dull skin looking right back at them. I've said before but will say it again, I suffer from adult acne so add to that dull skin some scaring and if we're lucky maybe even some blemishes... On days like this I can get really down on my skin and feel like giving it a little pep talk. Time for another rave - My Face Works Masks in I Need A Clear Day: 

Rave - Crackle Nail Polish

I know I'm a little late on this trend but it was sold out EVERYWHERE and more importantly I'm currently on a project 10 pan so my makeup purchases have been zilch! Needless to say my Momma came to visit me and did get me the very much coveted OPI Black Shatter Nail Polish, isn't she the greatest!!! Let me tell you what... this post is definitely a Rave!!!

Bash - Foundation

Honestly, I can't say I was surprised when this product was a flop in my opinion. I was "growing up" in my make up collection and was looking to purchase my first liquid medium-coverage foundation. I was searching the counters at my local ULTA but being new to the liquid foundation scene I really didn't want to fork over too much dough for something I wasn't sure I was going to like. I was intrigued by Almay's Color changing foundation commercials so I though I would try ULTA's version of the same product. Needless to say, this shall be a Bash on ULTA's Color Instincts Foundation.

Rave - Eye Cream

Every winter I always experience very dry eye areas but never seem to find a product that fixes the problem, more-so just products that make a barrier on my eyelids which I can feel the presence of all day. At least that WAS the case until I finally spent a little more money on this tub of joy and let me tell you... worth every penny! Today's Rave is on Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Eye Cream

Rave - Mascaras

Greetings Gorgeous! Today I have another rave for you but it's... brace yourself... a Rave X2!!! Woah, didn't see that one coming did ya!?!? I wanted to compare two of my favorite mascaras for you today, and they are even drugstore. So here it is: Maybelline's waterproof falsies mascara and L`Oreal's voluminous million lashes mascara.