7.25.2012

Birchbox & MyGlam Reviews: July

July's Birchbox was full of goodies! 
And I'm pretty sure this was my last box for the year--I think?
I will not be renewing for budget reasons.
Let's see what I got!


This month was the Glamour Magazine edition. I love having themed boxes and I love Glamour Magazine!

  • Ahava Purifying Mud Mask--This mud mask is great for those with oily skin. It broke me out, sadly, but I was pleased with it.
  • Alerna Bamboo UV+ Color Protection Fade-Proof Fluide--This had the texture of a glossing or smoothing serum and worked fine. Yes, that's how it's spelled.
  • Eyeko Skinny Liquid Liner--Great liner that didn't budge. See pic below.
  • Harvey Prince Hello Perfume--Meyer Lemon, white grapefruit, pink plumeria make up this sample. I liked it.
  • Tea Forte' Minteas--These kinda smelled, looked, and tasted to something akin to a natural dog biscuit, but they actually worked! My breath was fresh. The tin is cute and I'm going to use it to store the item below.
  • Earbuds w.playlist--Ok, so the earbuds are too big for my ears, but the colors are so cute! There were several playlists on the website, so I don't think I found the right one.
  • Fave item? The liner!
  • OVERALL:  Happy with this box, but I still wish I'd gotten the items others get!  5/6!
some nerd cheesing out with headphones + extreme closeup of liner





This month's MyGlam bag was Beach Beauty!
Let's check it this month's bag!



  • Rainbow Bag--It's see-through but cute.
  • Green Apple Moisturizer SPF 15 by Juice Beauty--I received their Blemish Clearing System in my February Birchbox. I was pleased with that product and this one. It's a thick moisturizer that's good for the body, but not the face!
  • NuMe HydroPunch Hydrating Conditioner--I'm OBSESSED with this. It made my coarse hair super soft.
  • Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish--I own one of their glosses, so I liked this one too. It's a pretty pink-nude color. 
  • Yes to Cucumbers On-the-Go Facial Towelettes--I've never tried Yes To anything before, and loved these. I keep them in the fridge. Ahhh! They are decent at removing makeup.
  • Circus by Andrea's Choice Polish in Somersault--I rarely get on YT, so I had no idea who this is, but I think it's awesome she has her own polish line. I received the yellow. Just like every yellow polish I own, it was streaky and took 3 coats. But it's vegan, etc. So yay. 
  • By the way, here are the codes I got for this month, so try and see if they work! 
  • $49 for set of Hydro Punch or Pure Remedy: MGLAM4966 (exp. 10-31-12)
  • 50% NuMe: MG95138765
  • Fave item? Conditioner
  • OVERALL? 4/6 I really liked this bag, but who needs a moisturizer in the summer? And I didn't like the texture of the polish. It didn't feel "beachy" enough.


What did you get? 
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27 comments:

  1. I love how u did a review format for this! that is what I have been with my birchbox posts too. anyway, i seriously always feel the same way about my box every month! I am always like "wtf, how come I didn't get that cool stuff?! LOL! but this months box I really loved! check for it in a few days on my blog if you wish! I got that eyeko liner last month but i got a green color....uhm, no b-box! i dont wear green liner! oh well, i had to change my settings and i think that is why i loved my box more this month. it seems as if my glam is stepping up their game! i may have to check into that! thank you for sharing!

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  2. I never had yellow nail polish.. nor do I plan to get one.. but you got yourself some goodies there, I'd be tempted by the conditioner..

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  3. Did you get the adult package that I sent?

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  4. That picture of you is gorgeous! Such a fun one. I must say that the Birchbox looks better, though I love that MyGlam stuff comes in a bag...

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  5. i looove the glambag bag! unfortunately, we only have the glossybox here in austria! :-(

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  6. you can buy the ear pieces (the rubber things that pop off the buds) if they're too big.

    what great stuff you got in the birch box.

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  7. looks like you scored some pretty cool goodies. I've thought about signing up for this but I just cant justify the price.

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  8. Thanks for the reviews! I can only enjoy Birchbox from afar since I am only in the US sporadically. I love the picture of you - too cute!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  9. oooo what a bag of goodies!!

    Jessica
    http://runninginsideus.blogspot.com

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  10. Looks like you got some fun stuff. I'm not a subscriber to these for budget reasons, plus I'm not a big beauty person, so testing out products isn't fun for me. :) Happy hump day!

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  11. I'll keep an eye out for that conditioner. I'm in the market for a good one.

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  12. The facial towelettes and the liquid liner sound cool. Sorry to hear that the mud mask made you break out...I've always wanted to try one of those.

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  13. the eyeliner is really impressing me. it doesn't budge? now that's a winner! hahahaha have a great day elle!
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  14. I think I need to sign up for myglam because I have been so disappointed with birchbox lately. xx

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  15. Birch box doesn't come to Canada so I had to cancel mine...and I will miss it :(


    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  16. Really wanna try that Eyeko liner now:)

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  17. I want that eye liner! And I love that 'self portrait.' Pretty!

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  18. haha love the headphones photo ;) I really liked the Birchbox this month! You got a few different items... happy to take the mud mask off your hands ;)

    I gave up on MyGlam after 3 months :(

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  19. Aw you get the best boxes there, so many interesting and fun products, I wouldn't mind the cute earphones!

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  20. i've heard so many good things about that eyeliner in the birchbox! looks awesome!

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  21. I've been wanting to try Birchbox. Great peek!

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  22. Glamour magazine addition? Heyyy!! lol You know how I'm in a love affair with Glamour :) lol

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  23. Great reviews! I've been thinking about getting my mom a birchbox subscription for her birthday. Do you think it's worth it?
    - Heather

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  24. You got some good stuff! I gave up all my monthly box subscriptions, it was getting to be too much . So I'll be living vicariously through you ;o)

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