Birchbox - January 2016 - The Year of ______

HELLO 2016 - New year to decide what you're going to do with your life. Birchbox is giving us that option with this box: The Year of ______ (you decide).

Even though the box comes with these cute stickers:

I decided that this year is : The Year of (beauty box) QUEEN

Whish: Three Wishes Body Butter in Almond

22ml/0.75 fl.oz.   value: $3.50

Beauty Protector: Leave-in conditioner

(No size on packaging).  Value: $3

The Whish body butter comes in cute packaging. I am not a fan of the almond scent, in general, but anyone who likes almond would enjoy the scent. This is parables free, sulfate free, phthalate free, DEA/TEA free and petrochemical free. Their formula moisturizes (organic Shea butter, organic raspberry butter, organic aloe), firms (organic seaweed extract), and purifies (organic rice bran oil). 

Leave-in conditioner is a necessity since curled hair has made a comeback. This protector has a pleasant, clean scent. The formula/ packaging says it protects and detangles. I always use up leave- conditioners within a month of receiving them.

Embryolisse: Lait-Creme Concentre, multi-function nourishing moisturizer

5ml/ 0.17 fl.oz.   value: $3

This little moisturizer sample comes from Embryolisse Laboratoires - a company with more than 65 years of experience of pharmaceutical skincare products. Their philosophy is to provide the skin with the essential requirements and maintaining the same demands in terms of effectiveness and tolerance. This same comes fully foiled so use the point top of the cap to open. The formula is light but it works well. There is also no noticeable scent.

Eyeko: Fat Liquid LIner in Black

*FULL SIZE* 3.5g/ 0.12oz.   Value: $16

I chose this Eyeko eyeliner for my January choice item since I am a big fan of liquid eyeliners. I have to say, I have never used a liquid liner like this before! While testing the product (shown above), I thought I was about to use a Sharpie on my eyes. The liner comes out very strong and even, almost like a fine tipped Sharpie marker. It has staying power and is easy to apply. If you don't have much experience with liquid liner, this would be a nice product to start with - just don't be too heavy handed. The easy application could influence some inexperience users to become raccoons instead of dramatic-lined goddesses.

Real Chemistry: Luminous 3-minute Peel

0.17fl.oz./ 5ml.  Value: $5

This peel works by massaging the clear liquid across your face with your fingertips. After a few swirls, it begins to become more solid/ gelatinous creating a peel that gloves your face. Leave it on for about 3 minutes and then rinse away. It removes dead skin and leaves your face re-energized.

I actually enjoyed that my Birchbox was not makeup loaded this month. The only actual makeup product I received was my monthly choice (Eyeko liquid liner). I love to try out different facial products to keep my skin fresh and I will never complain about leave in conditioners (as long as they don't smell awful). My January Birchbox had a value of $30.50 - not the highest value I've ever received but I will use all the different products.

HERE'S TO A BEAUTIFUL NEW YEAR :)