February Birchbox

February's Birchbox finally arrived after being snowed in for a few days, so it's time to check it out.

I'm not doing backflips over this box or anything, but it's not bad either. I guess I was most impressed by the sizes of a couple of the samples. Whether or not I like those samples is still undecided, but the sizes are pretty generous compared to samples I normally get.

1. Jouer Matte Moisture Tint - I got the luminizing moisture tint in my very first Birchbox and thought it was pretty good. It was good for giving me a luminous look around your eyes/cheekbones. I'm looking forward to trying out the matte version to see what it does for me.

2. Vasanti BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator - I think this could be really good for brightening up your complexion during these dry, Winter days. I'll try this out tonight before bed.

3. Skin & Co. Sicilian Body Gel - This is a conditioning vitamin C body gel to use in the shower. It smells a little funny but maybe it smells better all lathered up. I shall see. My skin could use some conditioning, I know that much!! This sample is a great size, as well.

4. Bonus - Ghirardelli Chocolate/Caramel Square - I've heard some people complain about getting food in their boxes...maybe they have allergies, or maybe they've had issues with it arriving broken or melted, I don't know. Any time I've gotten food, especially chocolate, it's always arrived in great condition and with even better yumminess!! I'm always pumped when I see some chocolate in my box. I know I'll be enjoying this one. It probably won't be here too much longer. ;)

5. Finally, there's the Lancome Hynose Star Volumizing Mascara - I had to try this out right away and see how I liked it. I decided to share the results with you. Don't judge my naked eyes too much, mmmk? 

Obviously, mascara was applied to the eye on the left, and the eye on the right is naked. Nothing at all on it. (Yikes, I know!) The wand of this mascara makes all the difference I think. It's a shape I've never seen in other mascaras. You can read more about it here, 'cause I can't really explain it. But, I really like this mascara a lot. It goes on easily and doesn't need 23 coats. My lashes are nice in length, but could use some assistance in the volume area and this really helped them out. The look would be complete with some liner and shadow, of course, but you get the idea. I also like that after the mascara was dry, it didn't feel all hard and crusty. My lashes are still pretty soft and flexible, while keeping their shape.

So, I guess I'll keep my subscription for at least another month. I don't know if these products will all be wonderful for me, but I think the value was great in this box.

Have you tried out Birchbox yet? Head on over here if you're interested! 

Remember, it's only $10/month!!

Happy Wednesday!

P.S. Don't forget to enter the giveaway. It ends Sunday!