I am obsessed with all things beauty related. Whether it be skin care products, hair products, nail polish, or makeup—I’ve got to try it and I end up wanting (needing) to buy it. If I tell Josh I need to go to Target he just rolls his eyes and asks me “How do you go through makeup so quickly?” or “You don’t seriously need makeup again, do you?” or some variation on that. And unfortunately for him, our mall has a Sephora (the one in Florida didn’t) AND we are very shortly getting an ULTA, which will open conveniently right next to Target.  Because I love to try new products and because Josh (and I) tend to be very picky with how we spend our money, I signed up for Birchbox–and you should try Birchbox too!

Birchbox is a monthly subscription service that is designed for the beauty product obsessed girl in all (or just me) of us. Every month Birchbox sends 4-6 beauty products from new companies and well known and loved companies. The products generally vary by category—from hair, makeup, nails, fragrance—and normally includes a lovely treat like chocolate or tea.

Then there’s the beauty of Birchbox points. Birchbox operates an online boutique for all the products they sample and other products from those companies. For every $1 you spend at the Birchbox Store, you get 1 Birchbox Point. For every 100 BB Points, you get a $10 credit to the store. You can also earn points by reviewing the products you received in your Birchbox every month—you get 10 points for every review.

The subscription is only $10 a month, which I budget into my personal monthly spending allowance and I LOVE IT!

Getting my Birchbox in mail seriously can make my day and I always enjoy sampling the products and finding new products and brands to love.

Here’s what I got in my April Birchbox:

I received

I’ve used Number 4 products before and generally they work well. I’ll definitely be needing a good clarifying shampoo as we enter summer, to was away chlorine and detox my hair from any beach trips. And I always love a good hair masque. I normally  have pretty healthy, hydrated hair but I definitely struggle with frizz in summer humidity so I can use a little extra hydration, especially after using a clarifying shampoo.

I’m obsessed with full, thick eyebrows. I pencil mine in with a Maybelline Eye Studio Master Shape Brow Pencil in Blonde and the Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel is exactly what I need to lock in brows and make my makeup look polished.

I’ve only tried 1 flavor of the KIND Bars before (Almond and Coconut), but I fell in love with them! They are so good and are actually pretty good for you. I always try to keep a snack with me when I’m on the go, because I live my entire life around food and when the next time I’m going to get to eat will come.

I used to paint my nails all the time, but haven’t really been able to the past couple months. When I’m stressed, I bit my nails and pick at my cuticles so right about now I’m in dire need of a manicure. Hopefully the Color Club Art Duo Pen will help me with a half-moon mani which I’m obsessed with trying!

As we get closer and closer to summer weather, I’ve noticed how dry my skin is thanks to this charming winter we’ve had. The BijaBody Serum smells really good and has really helped to moisturize my dry skin, especially around my knees, heels, and elbows.

If you’re interested in trying Birchbox, I definitely 100% recommend it.

Give it a try and let me know what you get in your Birchbox! Or let me know what beauty product you couldn’t live without or what beauty product you splurge on.

–Mrs. Dominico

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