Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Once again we've gone off track.

Greetings from the worst bloggess in the wide world.  I know, I know, I'm really bad at this.  BUT I got my June BirchBox in the mail last week.  So I'm bloggin' it.

Once again, it smells real nice.  Like oranges.  You'll see why.  And I just love the logo and the way they wrap everything up so nicely.  I'm a fan.  So here's what I got, guys.

1.  Twirl, by Kate Spade.  I just love perfume samples, especially when they come in teeny spray bottles.  Like I gushed about last time, SO perfect for traveling!  It smells absolutely sweet and lovely, just like I like 'em.  Don't know if I'd actually buy a full bottle of it, but I'll gladly spritz it on during vacay.

2.  Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Lotion.  According to the info card in the box, this isn't even available in stores yet.  I'll probably give it a try once the moisturizer I use now is gone.  It seems to be a pretty big sample, a full ounce.  It'll probably last me at least a month when I do use it.

3.  Xen-Tan Self-Tanner.  I'm really not much on self-tanner unless it's sprayed out of a machine.  I'm not very talented at the whole application process.  I may try it before the 4th of July so my shoulders won't look as white as paper in my pretty sundress.  But maybe I'll chicken out.  Only time will tell.  This  sample is also an ounce, but seeing as I'd use it on my whole body rather than just my face, it probably won't go as far.

4.  Urban Essentials Orange Towelette, two.  I'm actually pretty pumped about these.  I'm not a fan of the dirty-hand feeling of being at an airport/on an airplane, but I also don't feel like hand sanitizer really does the trick.  I think I'll like having a wipe.  Plus, it smells like oranges!  Could it smell like anything better?  No.

5.  (My favorite of all because it's a FULL SIZE PRODUCT, much like the Stila eyeshadow last month.)  Laura Geller Baked Blush N' Brighten in Apricot Berry.  I think I'm going to LOVE this.  I really like all-over highlighters during the summer.  There's just something to be said about putting on your makeup then applying shimmer all over your face.  You just glow.  This product costs $29.50.  But guess what?  I got it in my $10 BirchBox, along with all these other cool samples.

All in all, I'm really loving this monthly product.  If you love makeup as much as I do, this is a gem, and it's worth a subscription.