I know you've only just read my July BirchBox post last week, but as I said in that post, I actually received it on July 12th, so I've had a couple of weeks to try the products and get a feel for them! Overall, I will say that I enjoyed this box even more than last month's. I'm already looking forward to August! :)
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First, we have the exclusive BirchBox Bobby Pins. Although, I was super happy to receive my favorite color, I wasn't as happy with the efficiency of these. I think they would work great to pin bangs to the side when you're wearing your hair down, but I don't have bangs and I rarely ever wear my hair down! I tried them to pin back a center pouf, but they didn't quite have the grip of a regular bobby pin. Actually I would consider these to be more like a barrette than a bobby pin. (Ha! Who even says barrette anymore? There's a word I haven't used since the 90s...) Anyway, I will continue to look for more opportunities to use these, because I do love the look of them. I won't be buying the six pack, though.
Next is the 100% Pure Nourishing Body Creams in Green Apple and Vanilla Bean. These smell amazing! I especially loved the green apple scent because it's not like any lotion I've owned before. Actually, it's not really a lotion at all, is it? It's a cream! And a lovely cream at that! It's so thick and...well...creamy! Ha! I applied it to my legs and feet after shaving and pumice stone...ing. (?) It was a great moisturizer and left my skin feeling so smooth. I'm definitely considering a full-size of this product. The only thing stopping me so far is which of the four scents to choose!
And here we have the Benta Berry G-1 Moisturizing Face Cream. This was a teensy little tube, so it was hard to really form an opinion on something without being able to use very much of it. The scent wasn't anything to complain about--not great, not terrible. It actually made my face feel a bit dry after I applied it, but maybe that's the "matifying" effect? I don't know. It wasn't something I'd use again or buy.
Up next is the Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect. This is a leave-in conditioner/detangler/UV-protectant/styling tool barrier, etc. etc. I thought it was a pretty good little conditioner. Regular, in-shower conditioners really weigh my hair down and make it feel greasy, so I like the idea of a lightweight leave-in. I don't really need help detangling and I don't use heat styling tools on my hair, so I can't really say I noticed anything on that front. It did leave my hair feeling softer and more shiny, though. Aside from the weird scent, I don't really have any complaints. Still deciding if I'd buy a full-sized bottle, though. Probably not, for $32.00!
And last...probably my favorite from this month: Benefit's Girl Meets Pearl. This stuff is awesome! I like the fact that it's a cream highlighter. It helps me know exactly where I'm applying it as opposed to a powder highlighter; this is definitely more precise. It's very subtle, which I think is what you want in a highlighter--not something overly shiny. I've been using it every chance I've gotten since it came. I'm so happy to finally own a product from Benefit and I can't wait to try more from this company!
Speaking of that, I was excited to see this neat little bonus card in my BirchBox. I scratched off the two little silver circles and now I'll receive a couple of free gifts with my first Benefit purchase! :)
-Manda
2 comments:
I could really use a spray in conditioner! I am surprised how quickly my hair tangles the longer it gets!
It's TJ :)
I really like this one, but I've also heard good things about the "It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in Plus Keratin". I'll probably try that one next! :)
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