Birchbox partnered with (RED) this month for AIDS awareness. The special mailer packaging included AIDS related facts. They even donated a dollar for every photo of the mailer posted and tagged with #shaRED.
November's theme was: Giving.
The flip side had the info on the products in the box.
A holiday booklet was also included:
First look:
amika
Nourishing Mask
Sample size: 20ml (Full size: $28)
"Paraben-free treatment that conditions and repairs with superfruit sea buckthorn berry. Once a week, smooth onto lengths and ends of damp hair. Leave 5-10 minutes before rinsing."
I love amika's crazy colorful packaging. The smell is nice too. I'm on the fence about keeping this item, since I seem to have a number of hair masks at the moment.
Cynthia Rowley Beauty
Creamy Lip Stain - Heartthrob
Sample size: 0.079 oz (Full size: $20)
"A long-wearing stain from the NYC-based designer that gives unbeatable moisture and shine. Sweep over lips for a sheer, perfect-for-fall red color. Layer on for a deeper shade."
Such a tiny sample! I'm a bit nervous as to how this color will look on me. I'll give it a shot though.
Gilchrist & Soames
Spa Therapy Body Lotion
Sample size: 40ml (Full size: $15)
"Antioxidant-rich moisturizer that smooths and softens with botanicals like grape seed. Massage generously into dry skin."
A British brand! Love my Brits! I am a picky lotion person though, so I will probably be swapping this one away.
Royal Apothic
Cuppa Cuppa Firming Tea Treatment Mask
Sample size: 0.33 fl oz (Full size: $58)
"Made with antioxidant-rich tea, this mask firms and brightens skin in just eight minutes. Apply to face and neck. To remove, wet fingers and rub in a circular pattern, then rinse."
I picked this as my sample choice for the month. Another Brit brand too. I'm looking forward to testing this mask out.
theBalm cosmetics
Cindy-Lou Manizer
Sample size: 0.57g (Full size: $24)
"This shimmery, soft pink highlighter perks up your features with a natural-looking glow. Sweep onto cheekbones or eyelids, or lightly dust onto face for a luminous look."
Another clever name and packaging from theBalm. Looking forward to trying this product, especially since I've never used a highlighter before.
dang
Toasted Coconut Chips
Sample size: 0.7 oz (Full size: $18 for pack of 6)
These chips were included as a lifestyle bonus. I'm intrigued and will be trying them as a snack at work tomorrow!
Summary: overall a solid box. Nothing super exciting, but nothing super disappointing. Plus, no perfume sample!
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