So Ipsy arrived first therefore they will be first in this post.
The theme for this months bag is "Floral Fantasy" which I think is nice for the spring. I really liked the bag itself as well it looks really classic in a way. Not too overdone.
So here is what I got:
NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick (color) $6 - So even though I haven't really been into lipsticks lately I like this color. Its pretty comfortable and It's really creamy. I can't wait to wear this out on a date.
Boo Boo Cover-up (medium) $7.64 - Can I just point out a major flop on Ipsy's part? I'm extremely fair skinned and this just isn't gonna work. I was psyched to try this but I'm very pale and this color will never work for me even in the summer. So I am pretty bummed about that. However I think I can mix this with my Maybelline Master Conceal to make this wearable.
Pūr~lisse beauty Pūr~delicate gentle soymilk cleanser & makeup remover $6.42 - I actually really like this brand so I was excited to see another product from them. I really like trying new facial cleansers and I have tested this one and it seems to work nicely. It doesn't foam and kind of has the feeling of a cleansing balm so I think I'm going to take this on trips with me instead of my expensive cleanser.
Gilchrist & Soames London Collection Body Lotion $5 - Even though I wasn't all that excited about this brand because I got two products from this brand in my last birchbox I really like this lotion. I also feel like the packaging looks and feels really sturdy so I wouldn't mind displaying it. I think the lotion itself feels a little thin but moisturizes pretty well without feeling super greasy. John also likes the smell so I might get him the full size.
VINTAGE by Jessica Liebeskind Illuminating Face Highlighter $10 - As far as I could tell this was a sample sized item. Though I couldn't find a size on the full size product, I guessed on the price. About the product though, I do love the shimmer and its so soft. I love this and I think its a great product, I might actually buy the full size.
Also I spent my points on a bonus item. Malin + Goetz Mojito Lip Balm I have a full size of this already but its one of my absolute favorites so I snagged this for 500 points.
Total Value: $35.06 (without bonus item) I really enjoyed this month's bag. I felt like it was well rounded and well within my comfort zone. I enjoyed the brands that were in here and look forward to what April's bag will bring.
Now onto Birchbox.
This month's theme was "creative" As far as I can tell there was little variation in the design of our boxes this month. I really like all of it and I'm pretty excited to at least have another cute box. As for products this month I wasn't super excited about the selection of stuff to be sent out but there looked like there were some interesting products in the mix so lets get started:
Vasanti Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvanator $5.62 - Honestly I was pretty hesitant about using any sort of microdermabrasion product. Recently whenever I use them I break out really badly and I get big red angry pimples...Not sexy. So I've been steering away from them. Right now my face is remarkably clear except my blackheads and so I'm really trying to find a way to get rid of those and keep the big pimples away too.
Beauty Protector Protect and Detangle $1.37 - This is one of those products I just haven't had a chance to try. I don't really need anymore hair protectors. So it may take me a while to get around to this.
Harvey Prince Imperial Gardenia $1 - Again with perfume samples? I really don't want them. I don't have any sort of issues getting my hands on those and its actually pretty darn cheap in my opinion. They aren't worth a lot product wise and I just don't wear perfume very often so I have no desire to own these.
Jelly Pong Pong Glow Getter Highlighter $12.75 - I was super excited about this. I really like cream-consistency highlighters.This kind of reminds me of High Beam from Benefit but I actually think this is easier to blend. I don't like the applicator but I love the product.
Temple Spa Peace Be Still Calming Face and Body Balm $4.83 - Most likely I wont use this on my face but I think its nice for body. I'm just really particular about what I put on my face when it comes to lotions. I think it has a nice subtle scent and it absorbs really quickly but I don't love it enough to buy a full size.
I felt like the selection of types of items was similar to my ipsy. So again I really liked the box. It was also well-rounded and I'm pretty excited. Total Value: $25.57.
And the winner is...Both! It's a tie. I really felt like both of my boxes were similar. I got a highlighter, a cleanser, and a lotion in both. I also got a product I didn't like in each and a product I like but wont get a ton of use out of. I'm choosing not to take my ipsypoints item into the mix because I picked that with my earned points. The box and the bag were equally cute and I really liked both and couldn't pick one or the other.
So originally this was supposed to be my last Birchbox but I forgot to cancel. I will be getting a April box and I'm actually considering keeping Birchbox for a while but I haven't decided yet. Either way I don't think I will be posting reviews for April since I'm working hard on a couple other projects. This is really late so I have even looked at what I'm getting from Ipsy and Birchbox already and just based off of that I may do an Ipsy review but we'll have to wait and see. So I hope you like this review and if your interested in signing up for either of these companies my referral links are in the side bar.
xoxo
Courtney
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