June 2016 Birchbox Unboxing

It is a new month ( I received this on June 8th) and so it is time to share with you my June Birchbox. I am really excited to try these products. Let me know if you have any questions. I do pay for this and so my opinions are my own. 

1. The Beauty Crop PBJ Smoothie Stick in Raisin the Roof- I love lip products! I am excited to have a new one to try out! It seems as though it will add a hint of color and be moisturizing on my lips, I guess we will see. 

2. Davines Authentic Replenishing Butter for Face, Hair & Body- I am excited to try this multi-purpose product out. It is a balm that conditions hair, skin and removes makeup. I plan on using it at night to remove makeup. I have enough conditioner so I don't think I will be using it on my hair. 

3.  Davines Authentic Cleansing Nectar Hair/Body- This is also a multi-purpose product. It is a shampoo and body wash in one. I am curious to see hour hydrating it is. 

4.  LOC One & Done Shadow Stick in Haute Cocoa- Eye products always get me! I am excited to be able to try a new one! I using a Maybelline color tattoo in my monthly project pan that is almost done and I will be using this after that is finished. 

5.  Air Repair Complexion Boosting Moisturizer- I believe I might have had this before but as the name suggests it is a face moisturizer. I am disappointed that is doesn't have SPF especially for the summer time. 

6.  NUXE Rêve de Miel® Facial Cleansing and Make-Up Removing Gel- Multi-purpose products are my favorite! This is no different, a face wash and makeup remover in one. I plan on using this more in the morning because I think the gel will feel nice when I wake up. 

I hope you enjoyed my initial thoughts on these products. Around the middle of June I will have my final thoughts on them. Hopefully I can use some of them up and really let you know how i feel. Don't forget to watch the above video.

~Annelise

May 2016 Birchbox Unboxing

 It is a new month ( I received this on May 7th) and so it is time to share with you my May Birchbox. I am really excited to try these products. Let me know if you have any questions. I do pay for this and my opinions are my own. 

1. Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer- I actually have a full size of this prodcut and love it so I am excited to have another one. 

** Didn't  get a good picture and now can't find the gloss!**

2. Model Cos Lip Laquer in Creme Brûlée- Recently, I have been really loving nude lips so this is a perfect color to try out and see if it works for me. 

3. Coola SPF 30 Organic Makeup Setting Spray- I have received this in a Birchbox before (I picked this box) and the first time it didn't spray out. I liked it but it wasn't something I would purchase the full size of. We will see if this bottle changes my mind. 

4. Davines LOVE Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner- This shampoo and conditioner is suppose to calm fizz, add moisture and shine. I really love the lavender smell.

5. Clean Blossom Eau de Parfum- This is a gorgeous scent with notes of Tunisian neroli, orange blossom and sensual sandalwood. It does smell like clean and floral I like it we will see how it wears. 

I hope you enjoyed my initial thoughts on these products. Around the middle of June I will have my final thoughts on them. Hopefully I can use some of them up and really let you know how i feel. Don't forget to watch the above video.

~Annelise

January 2016 Birchbox Review

In January I chose a Korean inspired beauty box. I am was so excited to try these products. I was unable to try two of them. I am hoping they will be in by February empties.

1. TONYMOLY Delight Tony Tint in Red- I loved this lip product. It seemed to set nicely. It was able to be a subtle or built up depending on the amount of layers. 

2. IPKN Flash Cream Radiant Primer- I loved this primer. I am thinking about getting it again especially when I have enough Birchbox points. 

3. RE:P Bio Fresh Mask with Real Calming Herb- I really liked how calming this mask was. It had some exfoliants in it which was nice at the end

4.Manefit Beauty Planner Cucumber- I am not usually a huge fan of sheet masks, and I think that is why I put this one off.

5. Goodal Waterest First Essence- I really liked using this in the morning before I put on my primer for a light moisturizer.

6. Goodal Phytowash Yerba Mate Bubble Peeling- I didn't get a chance to use the bubble peel. The face cleanser was okay, nothing to write home about. 

I hope you enjoyed this quick post of my January Birchbox. Come back in a few days to see what I go in my February box. Hope you have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

December 2015 Birchbox Review

Welcome! Today I am going to share my thoughts on my December 2015 Birchbox. I am really excited to share with you the different products. Enjoy!

1. Coastal Scents styleEYES in formalEYES- This was the sample that I picked this month and I am so excited to use it. I used it quite a few times, but because of my Pan that Palette I didn't use it a ton. I really liked it and I am exicted to be able to use it again. 

2. Coola Classic SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer- I really liked this moisturizer. I wouldn't purchase the full size because I like really thick moisturizers at night and a thin one in the morning. This was too thin for the evening and too thick for the morning. 

3. Kate Spade's Live Colorfully- I really liked this perfume and would think about repurchasing this once I use up some of my others. 

4. Marcelle's BB Cream in Golden Glow- I really liked this BB cream and I think it would work well in the spring/ summer because it gave a beautiful tan glow that doesn't look natural on me in the winter.

5. WEI's Manuka Bee Venom Anti-Wrinkle Mask- I realized after this sample I am not a fan of cream masks. 

Those were all the products I received in my December Birchbox. Stop by in the next week to see my January Unboxing.. If you have any questions about Birchbox feel free to let me know. Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

September 2015 Birchbox Review

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I have been using these products for a solid month! Now it is time to tell you might thoughts. 

                                    

1. Montale's Intense Cafe- I was really surprised that I liked this scent. The full size is pretty expensive so I don't think I will repurchase it, but it is good to know that I like the notes that are present in it. 

2. Tocca's Esfoliante deCorpe- This smells AMAZING!!! I really liked it, it was a little harsh, so I ended up mixing it in with my body wash and that seemed to work well.  

3. TreStiQue Correct and Cover Concealer Crayon in Bisque- I loved how creamy it was, I was focused on a darker concealer this month, but every time I used this, it was wonderful! 

4. Rene Furtere Absolue Keratine Sublime Renewal Leave-in Conditioner- I really did like this. I didn't make my hair greasy and made it feel amazing. 

5. Pop Beauty's Trio in Sugar Plum- I love pop eyeshadows! They are GREAT! I am so excited to continue using this and eventually get more! I would 100% recommend these eyeshadows! 

Check out the above video! I hope you enjoyed, come back next month to see what I thought about the products. Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

January 2014 Birchbox

I just received my January Birchbox. I have been getting Birchbox for total about two years (I took a one year break for financial reasons). It is a $10 a month subscription service where you get a box with beauty products inside. I made a video entitled What is Birchbox? If you want to know more don't be afraid to ask. I would definitely recommend it as long as you have an extra $10 each month! I feel like this month is a great box.

Each month one of the things in the box is a list of everything in the box. The list includes...

1. product name

2. Company name  

3. Price for the Full-size or certain amount 

4. What it is 

5. How you use it 

This list is helpful, if you have no idea what the product is it also gives me a good way to describe it to you all in the beginning. 

 The packaging is very neat and it always fits in my mail box! I big plus! I have had a product leak out on my during shipping and birchbox replaced it and got back with me very quickly. 

 The first item that I saw was the Protect & Detangle by Beauty Protector. It is a spray that you use on damp hair and it is suppose to protect & detangle (hence the name). I am excited to use this product because I use a detangler EVERY time I get out of the shower or my hair is a complete rat's nest and I cant get a comb through it without taking a lot of hair with me!

 The next product is Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. I am always in the market for a new cleanser for my face, I found a lot I like but none that have done amazing things for my skin or that I have just really liked. This is something I have never tried you first put the cleanser on your face and massage it in. Then you hot the muslin cloth (and hot water) and wipe it off in small circles. I love the idea especially in the winter time, the hot water will feel so good!

 The next product is a lotion. This is another thing that I love trying. I love the Bath & Body Works Triple Moisture Creams, but I am always will to try different lotions to combat my dry skin in the winter. This is the Pink Grapefruit Nourishing Body Cream by 100% pure. I am excited to see how nourishing they actually are! 

The next product is something I am always excited to see in my birchbox, a NAIL POLISH! I have never been able to use a full bottle of nail polish before it dries out so these little bottles are perfect. Since nail polish is normally $8 anyway, if you like the color it is like you got everything else in the box for $2. This nail polish is my the brand Ruby Wing and in the color Kitten Heels. Such a cute, fun name! I like the bright color, but it isn't just that color. If you can see in the first picture, it changes color in sunlight, it becomes a rich magenta. I am excited to try it out and see how it works!

 The last thing in my box was a lifestyle extra. Ashmad Tea London. The three flavors I got were Jasmine Romance (green tea) and Peach & passion Fruit and English No. 1 Tea (both black teas). I love tea! I am excited to try these new flavors. I usually stick with green teacso it will be fun to branch and out try some black tea.




I hope you enjoyed reading. I will have a review on this Month's Box in January! I hope you check out my beauty channel for more fashion and beauty as well as my vlog channel to see what's going on in my life in video form! I hope you all have an amazing day!

~Annelise