January Birchbox (first box)

I know, I know. I a so behind on doing box reviews and product reviews and everything of the sort, but have no fear today is the day I catch up on all the boxes I received in January, February and so far in March, as well as maybe a few reviews of products i've been crazy about lately.

January 2013 Birchbox: Best Year Ever

This was my first ever Birchbox  I was a bit apprehensive to try it out because I've seen videos of other girls boxes and the samples were so small and dinky and they repeat products it seems almost constantly and especially since I already get Ipsy.  My box came in the mail right on time, and wouldn't you know it was missing the ONE product I actually wanted to try. the Embryolisse- Lait-Crème Concentrè so I am leaving it out of the review. I did email Birchbox and they didn't have any samples left so they gave me 100pts on my account which I was happy with, that is something that I love about Birchbox, is their amazing customer service. Overall I would give this box with the products I actually got about a 3/5 because the Eyeko liner is phenomenal and I am now obsessed with Larabars and eat them every morning. 

What came in my box?

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner in Black, $16.00 full size: 

I was pretty impressed with this sample in my box this month. It was  just a tad smaller than a full sized product and the liner itself is great! very pigmented and long lasting, I also loved how it's a liquid liner but in a pen form.  I would actually use this product again after my sample one runs out, i'd love to try it in the colors other than black. 

Aerie Shimmer Fragrance, $39.95 per 1.7oz bottle:

I am never that excited to get dinky perfume samples in boxes, when I can go to any store that sells perfume and get them for free. This scent is nice. It is a blend of bergamot, peony, and a subtle hint of vanilla. I wouldn't go out and purchase a full sized bottle of the perfume but at least if I want to wear it out once or twice I'll have the sample. The packaging was adorable though, it came wrapped in a little silver wrapping like a small gift. 

Ojon damage reverse Instant Restorative Hair Serum $25:

This sample was about the same size as a perfume sample, not exactly awesome if you ask me, how am I suppose to tell if it works or not?  This was probably my least favorite product in the box, and I would definitely not go out and buy it again, I will stick with my Organix and my Josie Maran products.  It was overly oily more like olive oil than a hair serum usually feels like to me. 

Larabar Uber in Cherry Cobbler, $5-9 per box. 

Lifestyle Extra

When I first saw $9 I stupidly though that it meant per bar oops.  Though the Uber bar is not my favorite I am now a massive fan of the Larabar's I eat them daily for breakfast and mid-day snacks because they are luckily gluten free which fits into my diet perfectly. The flavor I got in my box was cherry cobbler and it was very very tart so if you're not a fan of tart then I wouldn't suggest trying this flavor.  I look forward to getting more of the bite sized samples in future boxes. 

Let me know what you got in your box and what you think of the products!

XO, 

-Mar