Birchbox: May 2014

This month's birchbox seemed so, so slow in comparison to last month - but it has arrived!! The packaging was switched up in honor of Kate Spade Saturday.

The exclusive offer is $25 off a purchase of $75 or more. I'll have to see if anything strikes my fancy before July 1 when the offer expires.

The theme of this month's box is: Freewheeling. 

The flip side has the info on the products in the box.

Also included was an info card on a Supergoop! giveaway. Pass.

 

Now on to the samples!

CōTZ

Face Natural Skin Tone SPF 40

Sample size: 2g (Full size: $20)

"Oil-free, mineral sunscreen that blends in sheer for a matte finish. Fifteen minutes before stepping outside, smooth a nickle-sized amount over face and neck."

Sunscreens are becoming my new BB/CC creams. I don't want, thanks. This sample is tiny too.

This is off to the swap shop.

LAQA & Co.

Sheer Lip Tube Pencil - Purple

Sample size: unknown (Full size: $18)

"Perfect for spring, this high-gloss, semi-sheer lip color glides on buttery-smooth. Swipe onto lips, and build for more pigment. Bonus: It smells minty fresh!"

Wow, it really does smell like mint. Reminds me of freshly brushed teeth. The color is bright, and wouldn't have been my first choice. I'm willing to step outside my comfort zone and give it a whirl though.

Number 4 High Performance Hair Care

Volumizing Shampoo

Sample size: 1 fl oz (Full size: $34)

"This sulfate-free, botanical-rich cleanser creates bouncy, bodacious hair. Dispense into hands and work into a lather before massaging into scalp. Rinse away."

Bonus! 

Volumizing Condition

Sample size: 0.25 fl oz (Full size: $36)

I like that birchbox threw in the conditioner sample with the shampoo one. I haven't liked any of the No. 4 products I've sampled thus far, but I am keeping an open mind about these items. I have a business trip this week, so these samples will be handy for travel. 

Whish

Shave Crave Shaving Cream - Açaí Grapefruit

Sample size: 0.75 fl oz (Full size: $20)

"A Shea butter-packed shaving cream in a fresh new scent. Apply to legs, armpits, or bikini line before you shave."

I'm excited to try this shaving cream. The scent is nice, and the timing is perfect since Seattle has been experiencing a lot of sunny days lately.

SmartyPants

All-in-One Gummy Vitamins for Adults

Sample size: 2 gummies (Full size: 30-day supply, $29.95)

"These delicious gummies provide essential nutrients without artificial flavors. Chew six vitamins for a daily dose if goodness - including omega-3 and vitamin D."

This sample is included as the lifestyle extra. I'm a bit leery of trying this product as I had a bad chewable vitamin reaction as a kid. (Sadly for my seven year old self, the Flintstone vitamins landed me in the hospital. I loved those things too.) 

Summary: I'm feeling ambivalent about this month's box. I don't love anything, but I do not really hate anything either. Except for the sunscreen, I plan to keep all the samples. That's a win, no?

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