First Birchbox

Finally got my first Birchbox. This is November's box though. Yes, they mailed them late due to Hurricane Sandy, but it still took a long time to reach me. It mailed December 1 and arrived January 14, so 6 weeks. Not a huge deal as it is just a box of samples and nothing I was going to 'die' without. However, I do miss out on a few Birchbox perks like getting points for reviewing my samples within 30 days of the mailing date and getting free shipping on any of the items I try from that month's box. Yes, I can still buy them, but the little extras would be nice too. Since the December box shipped just a few days later, I'm hoping it'll show up in the next few days too.

For November, I got a sample of Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy La Fleur fragrance. It's described as 'a feminine blend of wild berries, mandarin, and waterlily'. I thought the waterlily was overpowering though. As berries were listed first that was the smell I was hoping would be prominent. It was just too strong and my husband didn't like it either. With fragrance, I'd like if its something he likes too.

ModelCo Fibre Lashxtend lengthening mascara. This was a full sized sample that retails for $24, so in a way I made $14 from this box. I received it in black. It has little fibers in it that will cling to your lashes and make them fuller and longer. I brushed it onto the back of my hand, and you really can see the fibers. I'm wondering if they will clump. I'm also wondering what is in it. I did a brief search and just came up with a bunch of reviews, but no mention of ingredients or what these fibers they used are.

One Love Organics Aromatic Body Serum. I got a sample size in the Rose scent. The smell is great. Not too strong but also enough to where its not disappearing quickly after application. I looked up the ingredients in this one, and it really does all appear to be organic and natural. I don't feel it moisturizes any better than some of my other natural lotions for the price of $39. I can buy a lot of my other stuff for that price.

Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume spray. I haven't used it yet, but did spray some on my hair before a shower just because. It had a nice smell for a hair spray and didn't feel sticky. Something else I'd like to look at ingredients for though.

Then the last item was a food sample. I got a SoyJoy cranberry bar. I won't lie, this one is just going to hit the trash. No one here eats cranberry, or even likes the flavor. They are gluten free though if anyone is interested in finding a gluten free snack.

Didn't feel like I got anything I can't live without this month. I guess I will see what the next box holds and go from there. There aren't many sample boxes that will ship FPO.