In the Box: February 2016 Birchbox

It has seemed like forever since I have received any nail polish in my Birchbox (clicking will take you through my referral link).  Well, this month I received a mini. Birchbox is where I first discovered Color Club and fell in love with the brand.  This month, I received That's My Jam, a fun raspberry color.

What other goodies did I get?  ARROW BOOST Color Enhancing Lip Balm, Borghese Purification Clay Cleanser, Catherine Malandrino Romance de Provence, Corioliss Argan Conditioning Mask.

In the Box: Birchbox Limited Edition Under the Sun

I love when Birchbox (clicking will take you through my referral link) does LE boxes.  For summer, they just released their Under the Sun box, which contains great summer essentials.  The nail polish included was part of ncLA's Swim Club collection, Bikinis & Martinis.  It is a pink (and not the type of pink I like) that does offset a tan very well, but the formula is rather streaky, which is not something I would expect for a polisht that runs $16 a bottle.

What other goodies did I get?  Baggu Standard Baggu Tote Bag in stipes, Cynthia Rowley Beauty Beauty on the Go Multi Blush & Bronzer Duo in Pink and Bronze, Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour in Cameo, Sugarpova Flirty Lips Like Sugar Gummy Candy, Chloe + Isabel Birchbox Exclusive Medina Convertible Pendant Necklace, Knockaround Premiums with case, and Supergoop! Skin Soothing Mineral Sunscreen with Olive Polyphenols SPF 40.

Master Ruffian Toes

Inspiration: December 2014 Rainbow Honey Mini Mystery Bag and December 2014 Birchbox 

Products: Ruffian Ruffian Red, Rainbow Honey The Master

Thoughts: As soon as I saw The Master, I knew I wanted to layer it over Ruffian Red for the perfect Christmas toe.  The Master has flecks of gold which really shine on top of Ruffian Red.  The bottle of Ruffian Red I used was not the actual one from this month's Birchbox because I already had one; my Birchbox bottle is up FSOT here if anyone is interested.

In the Box: December 2014 Birchbox

It has been MONTHS since I have received any nail polish in my Birchbox (clicking will take you through my referral link).  Well, this month I did.  If you have not figured it out already, Ruffian is my FAVORITE polish brand, and they are exclusive to Birchbox.  This month, I received Ruffian Red, which I already have, so will be swapping or glittering, but I was still excited to see it in my box because this little bottle retails for the price of a month of Birchbox.

What other goodies did I get?  Hayadi Relief Hair Mask, Manna Kadar LipLocked in Lucky, Mirenesse iCurl Secret Weapon 24Hr Mascara, SeaRX Microdermabrasion Face and Body Scrub

In the Box: Limited Edition Birchbox for CEW Prestige

Last year's LE CEW boxes were amazing, so I was so excited I saw this year's on Birchbox (clicking will take you through my referral link) again! The Mass Market box, I think, was better than the Prestige box, but the Prestige box was the only one with nail polish this year.  I received a bottle of 100% Pure Creamy Nail Polish in Velouria.  It is a rather boring nude, but the formula is nice.

What other goodies did I get?  COOLA Environmental Repair Plus Radical Recovery After-Sun Lotion, Fekkai Brillant Glossing Creme, Josie Maran Cosmetics, Philosophy Miracle Worker Overnight, a pocket mirror, and toe separators.

In the Box: Birchbox Limited Edition Modern Mermaid

I always love when Birchbox (clicking will take you through my referral link) does LE boxes!  As soon as I saw Ruffian featured in the new Modern Mermaid box, I knew I would be buying it.  Ruffian is seriously the best polish I have ever used.  It's on the pricier side, but the formula is amazing.  Modern Mermaid came with the Endless Summer trio - Endless Summer, Sahara, and Blue Lagoon.

What other goodies did I get?  Anatasia Beverly Hills Lash Genius Waterproof Topcoat, Atelier Cologne Cedrat Enivrant Cologne Absolue Travel Spray, Captain Blankenship Mermaid Mane Sea Salt Spray, Coola Liplux SPF 30 Original Formula, Stephanie Johnson Mermaid Mirror, and Vasanti Kajal Extreme Intense Eye Pencil in Electric Navy.

In the Box: Birchbox Limited Edition In Full Bloom

I love when Birchbox (clicking will take you through my referral link) does LE boxes.  The In Full Bloom box was their release for Mother's Day, but this is great for anyone who loves florals.  It is a tad more expensive than some of the other LE boxes they have had lately, but these are some amazing brands, such as this mini bottle of tenoverten nail polish in Spring.

What other goodies did I get?  The Soap and Paper Factory Shea Butter Hand Cream in Jasmine, Tocca Fragrance Rollerball in Giulietta, Tokyomilk Bon Bon Lip Balm in Rose Water, Cecilia Wong Skincare Anti-Aging Rose Serum Spray, Votivo Aromatic Travel Tin in Rush of Rose, Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Starter Set, Juara Tiare Jasmine Tea Bath & Shower Gel, and Make Satin Finish Powder Blush in Geisha.

Super Shifty

Inspiration:  February 2014 Birchbox (clicking will take you through my referral link)

Products: Ruby Wing Kitten Heels, OPI Sheer Tint Don't Violet Me Down

Thoughts: Due to a broken sample, I received two Birchboxes this month, and as each contained a nail color, I decided to combine them.  I love how the sheet violet of Don't Violet Me Down toned down the super bright indoor hot pink of Kitten Heels. Outside, I was surprised that the color still changed (not sure if it would under a colored topcoat), but it turned into this wonderful reddish-pink. 

In the Box: February 2014 Birchbox Replacement

If you saw my original February 2014 Birchbox post, you will remember that one of my samples shattered spilling oil all over everything.  I contacted CS, hoping they could send me a new sample.  Well, they sent me a whole new box - and this one had nail polish, too!  I got this adorable mini bottle of OPI's new Sheer Tints in Don't Violet Me Down.  Their amazing CS is one of the reasons I love Birchbox (clicking will take you through my referral link).

What other goodies did I get?  Beauty Protector Protect & Oil, Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner, Joan Vaas L'eau da Cristal, and Harney & Sons Fine Teas in Paris and White Vanilla Grapefruit.

In the Box: Birchbox Limited Edition Birchbox Finds

I love when Birchbox (clicking will take you through my referral link) does LE boxes.  This time, they did a Birchbox Finds box.  For those unfamiliar with Birchbox, a Birchbox Find is a drug store item, as opposed to a specialty store item.  I find that the Birchbox Finds tend to be some of the items I use the most.  Now, I probably won't use this Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Rosy Outlook the most because I am not a fan of the brushes Sally Hansen uses in this product, plus I have received a lot of pinks this month.  However, the formula is great.

What other goodies did I get?  Biore Self Heating One Minute Mask, Covergirl Bombshell Shadow by LastBlast in Ice Queen, Covergirl Bombshell Volume by LashBlast in Very Black, John Frieda Frizz Ease Nourishing Oil Elixir, Nivea Kiss of Color & Care in Sheer Caramel, and

Rimmel London Stay Glossy 3D Lipgloss in Popcorn for 2.

In the Box: February 2014 Birchbox

Birchbox (clicking will take you through my referral link) has had Ruby Wing quite often in their boxes, but this month was the first time I got one.  The color I got is Kitten Heels and is a fun hot pink inside and is supposed to turn a darker magenta outside.  This is a perfect color for summer toes, so February seems kind of an odd month to get it, but it's nail polish, so who cares?

What other goodies did I get?  Beauty Protector Protect & Oil (which shattered en route - but Birchbox's awesome CS is totally on it!), COOLA Tinted Matte SPF 30 for Face, smashbox Full Exposure Mascara, and smashbox Full Expose Palette sample.

Ruby Red Nail

Inspiration:  January 2014 Birchbox (clicking will take you through my referral link)

Products: Nail Rock Nail Glitter Kit in Glitter Dust Red

Thoughts:This nail kit was incredibly easy to use - just apply two coats of the polish, dip nail in glitter pot and let dry for 20 minutes.  This is a lot of glitter - reminds me of Dorothy's ruby slippers - so I only did an accent nail like the Birchbox product info card mentioned.  The polish was a little runnier than those I normally use, but it went on easy and two coats seems to do well.  I did have to put an additional coat of topcoat on the glitter, though (not shown in picture).  Not really sure if I was supposed to top coat the glitter, but we'll see if it makes it last longer.

In the Box: January 2014 Birchbox

Some of the January Birchboxs (clicking will take you through my referral link) included Nail Rock Nail Glitter!  I received a full size ($6.99 value) in Glitter Dust-Red.

What other goodies did I get?  Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle, Besame Cosmetics Classic Color Lipstick Sampler in Red Velvet & Red Hot, Juara Candlenut Body Creme, and Reviver Dry Deodorant Wipe.