January 2015 Birchbox Review

Today's post is a review of my January Birchbox! I posted an unboxing haul here and now it is time to review it.  

 

1. Key West Aloe's Gentle Aloe Cleanser- I used this a lot this month. I did like how cleansing and gentle this cleanser was. My skin was irritated for a lot of the month and this cleanser was perfect. I think this would be perfect for the summer time when my face has gotten some sun. In the winter my skin needs more of an exfoliating cleanser.   

 

2. Essential Elements' Body Lotion- I was sick for a lot this month and this lotion woke up my sinuses. This lotion has a wonderfully mint and rose-merry scent. This lotion was pretty moisturizing but I had to use a lot since my skin was so dry. 

 

3. Katharine's Everyday Eyeliner in Cessna Brown- This eyeliner is amazing! I love its staying power, the color is a deep dark brown. It almost looks black on my eyes, but still not as harsh on my fair skin. 

 

4. Ren's Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask- I used this mask a few times and I could see the difference in my skin. It did seem to brighten up my face, I didn't think it exfoliate it very well.

 

5. Sweet Science's Invisible Daily Tint- I was actually very disappointed in this product. I tried this a few times and it didn't seem to go on my face very well. I am going to try this again in the summer time and see when my face is a little less dry if it goes on better.  

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I hope you enjoyed this post! I love reviewing my Birchbox products each month. Next Monday my February Birchbox Unboxing will be up! I am so excited to share it with you. Let me know what you got in your birchbox down below or if you have any questions about Birchbox! 

~Annelise

September Empties #2

Hey! It's time to do the second part of my empties! Click here to see the first part! 

Tresemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo (Not Repurchase) -This is my second bottle of this Dry Shampoo and both bottles have broken. When I was able to try it worked pretty well, but with two bottles breaking shortly after I start using the product I won’t repurchase.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle (Repurchase) - This product is amazing! Currently, I am using another hair mask, but I still think I like this product more, we will have to see! This product makes my hair so soft! Click here to watch a video I made when I reviewed this product.  

E.L.F. Mineral Infused Facial Cleanser (Not Repurchase)- This product was different than any other facial cleanser. It is a powder that you have to get wet to foam up to wash my face. To get the powder out it made a huge mess and it smelled really weird. Click here to watch a full review!

Korres Body Butter in Bergamot Pear (Might Repurchase)-  This body butter is so thick! It works and moisturizes incredibly well! The smell is a Fruity-Green Floral with a Watery Accord which I love. The only thing it is almost too thick, so I sometimes I had to mix in other lotions to get it to rub in!

VMV Hypoallergenics Re-everything Face Hand and Body Cream (Not Repurchase)- This lotion smells horrible! I got this in my Birchbox a few months ago and I was so disappointed in the smell! I did think it moisturized pretty well, but I won’t repurchase it because of the smell.

Covergirl Tinted Moisturizer (Not Repurchase)-  I got this tinted moisturizer years ago and absolutely loved it! Since then BB Creams have captured my heart. This is a good product, but I personally prefer BB creams so I won’t repurchase it.

Arquiste in Flor y Canto (Not Repurchase)-  This perfume is not a scent that I like. They describe the scent as: a scent that evokes an Aztec summer festival in Tenochtitlan circa 1400. Wear it to be transported to a dimly lit temple altar filled with fresh flowers.

Maybelline Expert wear Eye shadow in Mocha Motion (Might Repurchase)-  I have had this eye shadow for so long! I loved it! I used the darker color for my eyebrows and neutral as always great. I might not repurchase this because I have other neutral eye shadows that I want to try and that will be a little better quality.

Old Navy Brilliant Lip gloss (Not Repurchase)-  This lip gloss has been my favorite for such a long time! I decided to use it up because there was such a little amount left.  I loved this color and consistency. The reason I say I won’t be repurchasing this is because I haven’t been able to find it again.

E.L.F. Highlighter & Under Eye Concealer (Not Repurchase)-  This product has a concealer that is really light and takes a lot of layering to get it to hide anything. The highlighter is great! It is just a slight shimmer, so I might have to see if E.L.F. sells just the highlighter by itself. I won’t buy the duo again because I feel the concealer is a dud.  

I hope you enjoyed my empties! Until next month, have a great day!