August’s Birchbox is a Beauty School theme since it’s back to school time!
What’s Inside
-What it is: A mascara and lash conditioner in one that claims to give voluminous, healthy lashes.
-My thoughts: Ugh. I don’t like this mascara AT ALL. As I’ve mentioned before, I like to have dark, lush, thick lashes and this product does not do any of that for me. If you like extremely natural looking lashes this mascara may work for you but you can find better options for half the price at the drugstore.
Would I buy it: No
Full-size cost: $24
Shue Uemura Art of Hair Cleansing Oil Shampoo
-What it is: An oil-to-foam shampoo that cleanses without stripping hair of natural oils. For all hair types.
-My thoughts: My hair felt really soft after using and it smells so good. I was surprised at how clean my hair did feel after using this. The “oil” part of the product name made my wary. Even though my hair is dry, I like a good cleansing on my roots since I use a considerable amount of product and this did cleanse my hair well. For the price I wouldn’t purchase a full-sized bottle because I like what I’m currently using but this is a great product. If you have $55 to spend on shampoo this could be a great product for you.
Would I buy it: No
Full-size cost: $55
-What it is: An all-purpose glycerin and camphor skin cream. Free of fragrance and dyes and gentle enough for infants. Perfect for treating chapped lips, cracked heels, dry spots on the face, etc. Cult product in Japan.
-My Thoughts: I really like this cream. It’s all-purpose use reminds me a bit of my beloved Rosebud Salve, although the texture is totally different. Yu-Be is thick and creamy and smells like menthol, but the scent goes away after applying. I put this on a few dry spots on my hands and it really soothed them.
Would I buy it: Yes
-Full-size cost: $16
Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy La Fleur perfume sample
-What it is: A modern perfume with notes of waterlily, mandarin and wild berries.
-My thoughts: This perfume is too sweet and fruity for my taste.
Would I buy it: No
Full-size cost: $70
What it is: A shaving razor with a water-activated moisturizing serum and 5 “curve-sensing” blades.
My Thoughts: I really like this razor. I still used shaving cream with it but it left my legs really soft and it gives a close shave without making you feel like you’re going to slice yourself.
Would I buy it: Yes
Cost: $11.49
What did you think of your August Birchbox?
I love that you give your honest opinion about the products! I haven’t used any of those. None of them sound too incredibly enticing. I have tried the Juicy on though and it gave me a headache. I still need to jump on Birchbox bandwagon!
The Yu-Be Moisturizing Cream is a great product! Even Zach uses this religiously on his hands.
Oh cool! I’d never heard of it before it came in my box!!!! I really like it.
Well, I haven’t tried EVERYTHING yet, but I loved the mascara. My eyelashes are super long, so I don’t need a lot, and it seemed to give me the subtle look I was going for. Also, I am surprised with how much I have loved Juicy’s fragrances. I actually liked Viva La Juicy better, but it’s such a heavy fragrance I don’t think I’ll be wearing it until later this fall – if at all. And yeah, that razor ABSOLUTELY ROCKS. I’m never using a different one.
Also, you’d be proud Arantha. I bought a whole bunch of big kid skincare products today at Sephora. I blame you for that.
Glad to hear I’m causing you to buy fun products! That means I’m doing my blogging job well
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