February's Birchbox theme was "Birchbox Loves", but this was one box that I was not in love with! (For those who do not know, Birchbox is a monthly subscription box containing five or six samples of beauty and skincare products.)
As stated, I was not happy with this month's Birchbox. I'd previously received two of the products (theBalm Stainiac and Caudalie Vinoperfect), and I was not keen on this products at all. I let Birchbox know, but they did not do anything about this. I received a Caudalie Vinoperfect product item in my very first Birchbox (June 2014), and I am just not keen on the range or the brand at all. Additionally, I have been wanting to try products from theBalm, but this was one product that I had previously and did not like at all. I received this product from Birchbox when I ordered the MysteryDuo. (In fact, I got the Stainiac and an oil by Caudalie, so talk about super-disappointed.) Well, onto the reviews...
London Butterflies Whipped Body Butter: I loved the packaging by London Butterflies. This product came sealed in a glass jar in a brightly-coloured square box. The product is a pale pink colour, and it melts into the skin without feeling heavy or greasy. It also has a light floral scent.
theBalm Stainiac lip and cheek tint: This was a product that I had previously received from Birchbox, but I was not keen on it. It's a lip and cheek stain. It's just not the type of product that I use, and I found it to be a little bright and a bit sticky. I really would love to try other products from this brand as I've not been lucky to receive any, but I love the packaging design on their other products.
Cynthia Rowley eyeliner pencil: This black eyeliner pencil is easy to apply and simply glides on. This is my favourite item in the box.
Caudalie Vinoperfect serum: This is another duplicate product that I received in my June box. I am not keen on the Caudalie brand as I am not convinced by it and did not enjoy using the products.
Green People Intensive Repair Shampoo: This product is for dry, chemically-treated, dyed, or constantly blow-dried hair. I am actually not sure why I received this product because none of the above apply; my hair is healthy and not 'dry'. However, the product is marketed as natural and a little is meant to go a long way. I'm not blown away by this product as it does not suit my needs. It seems to work okay as well as shampoos go.
Every subscriber also received Oats + Chia from The Chia Co this month. I received the chia seeds a few boxes ago but was not really convinced. This time, I received the chia seeds mixed with oats. The packaging mentions that water should be added to the mix. I dislike the texture.
I certainly hope that March's box is a lot better. Birchbox have a way to go to convince me to continue my subscription after May. This month, they took a couple of steps back, and their rate for me has been roughly 50/50. I also subscribe to Glossybox, so it may be that I keep one subscription box and discontinue the other.
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