chicachew
Too many moms let themselves go (i.e. stop showering, putting on makeup, getting dressed...) I promised myself I would never let that happen!
Hey pretty ladies! (And gents!)
My May Birchbox is here! This months theme is “Beauty Diaries”.
Birchbox is $10 a month for 4-5 deluxe samples. You can sign up here http://www.birchbox.com/?raf=ecm49
If you’ve been receiving Birchbox, don’t forget to leave feedback on the website! Feedback = points and points = free money to spend in the shop! Be sure to let me know what came inside your box!
Product inside my May box:
Beauty Protector ✏ Protect & Detangle
COOLA ✏ Classic Face SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face
Joie ✏ Folle de Joie eau de parfum
Sumita ✏ Color Contrast Eyeliner
BONUS: Pilot ✏ Acroball Pure White Hybrid Ink Pen
Avoid ending up on one of Glamour’s cringe-worthy Don’t Lists with these dry shampoo guidelines.
Much like vivid red lipstick or potent perfume, dry shampoo can totally backfire if used incorrectly. You know what we mean: sticky, greasy-looking locks and lackluster volume. It takes practice, but once you’ve harnessed the product’s awesome revitalizing powers, it’s a game-changer. Impromptu cocktail hours? Bring ‘em on. Spin class-deflated locks? Fear not. With Serge Normant’s Meta Revive Dry Shampoo as our prime test subject, we’ve put together a compendium of dry shampoo do’s and don’ts.
Dry Shampoo Do’s
1. Do: Rotate different formulas. Stocking an arsenal of varying products, from aerosol sprays to loose powders, will help you tackle every hair gripe. We love to attack our AM bedhead with Batiste’s super powdery dry shampoo and boost volume with Serge Normant’s thick, texturizing spray right before hitting happy hour. P.S. According to office lore, cofounder Katia uses a different dry shampoo every day to score her signature, bouncy locks.
Great tips!
This is my third box! SeasonsBox is an ecofriendly monthly subscription service for home, body & spirit. Each months box is themed around the seasons and holidays. The boxes include 3-5 full sized luxury items! Curious whats inside the box? Unlike most monthly subscriptions, each month you can go to the website and see what you will be receiving. If you guys are interested in checking it out the website is http://www.SeasonsBox.com It’s $29.95/mo + $4.95 shipping. They ship to the US and Canada.
On my lips: @MilaniCosmetics Colorstatement Lipstick in 019 Raspberry Rush (metallic finish)
NEW Benefit Fake Up Crease Control Hydrating Concealer - 02
Through some magic, they actually squeeze the argan oil particles between the soap! The full benefits of the oil are released when you wash. I especially like to use this on days I am shaving because it helps keep my skin slick & hydrated. The soap is gentle enough that you can wash your face with it too.
Made this with my extra @incoco nail appliqués! I love my sparkly new “E”! Grab your scissors, snip your desired shape, peel & apply. I’ve got a gazillion other ideas for leftovers too.
Let me know what you like to do with your extra nail appliqués!
xoxo - E
Staffers’ (and Members) Best Beauty Tips: Birchbox Intern Diaries
In an office filled with beauty lovers, it’s only natural that many of our staffers have some secret beauty tips hidden up their sleeves. Last week we asked three Birchbox staffers what their all-time favorite hair, makeup, or skincare tip is and where they discovered it. Watch to learn all about their favorite tips.
Since we know our members are also super savvy, we asked our YouTube viewers to share their favorite tips as well. Here’s a few of our favorites from the video comments:
littlewomanlynn: “My fave beauty tip is to use rose water to clean your face.”
chicachew: “My tip is to keep a rose salve handy. It’s perfect for moisturizing cuticles or rough patches, taming flyways and giving a dewy gloss to cheeks!”
TheBeautyBox1211: “Swatching lipstick on your fingertips rather than your hand because the texture is more similar to your lips!”
belinda z: “For a DIY matte top coat, just mix cornstarch with an inexpensive clear polish.”
Tell us in the comments what your favorite beauty tip is too!
—Charisse
Kathy Ong from Beauty Palette tells us about her all-natural skincare routine, here
What are your favorite beauty tips?
- E
March Birchbox 2013 - The theme is “March Madness”! You can sign up for Birchbox here! ❥ http://www.birchbox.com/?raf=ecm49
Here’s what was inside my box:
LA FRESH | Eco-Beauty Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover (Full size, $9.99)
Marcelle | BB Cream Golden Glow (full size, $27)
Vasanti | Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator (full size, $34)
Whish | Shave Crave Shaving Cream (full size, $20)
Madewell for Birchbox | Emery Board (full size, $5)
Free Badgal lash sample code on Birchbox.com ***limited supplies*** Code: bbheartsbenefit
Let me know what was inside your box!
xoxo ~ E
