August Birchbox

It's that time again... this month's Birchbox arrived! Actually, it arrived early last week, but I'm just posting it now. It's still just as fun a week and a half later. :}

If you haven't heard about Birchbox, I wrote up a short explanation of the program in my July Birchbox overview.

:::  THE BIRCHBOX  :::

{The signature pink box it arrives in}

{Inside the pink box}

{An explanation card for this month's selection}

{Under the pink tissue paper...}

{The goodies}

I received the following:

(1) June Jacobs | Papaya Purifying Enzyme Masque
(1) Ouidad | Climate Control Heat and Humidity Gel
(1) Shaveworks | The Cool Fix
(1) Smashbox Cosmetics | Photo Finish Foundation Primer
(1) EXTRA: Twistband | Hair Tie

:::  THE OPINIONS  :::

I was really happy to see the Smashbox primer included in this month's Birchbox, and overall I think I'll be able to use all five of the products. I've been using a small sample of the Smashbox primer and just ran out, so this was a timely addition to my collection. It's silky-smooth and easy to use, especially under foundation. The Ouidad gel is perfect for this time of the year, as well as my hair type. I haven't used any Shaveworks products before, and probably wouldn't have tried any had I not gotten The Cool Fix this month. It's supposed to be for skin relief after shaving, assumingly to help prevent ingrown hairs, which of course we all hate. I plan on trying this over the weekend to see if it really works. The papaya masque is intriguing, and I haven't used a mask in months, so this will be a good opportunity to treat my skin to a little TLC. Finally, the Twistband... I have to laugh at this item. It's just a piece of elastic tied in a knot. Not really innovative, but it's a good idea for anyone who can make them at home, as I would if I had hair long enough to use hair ties. It's supposed to be easy on your hair, which is always a plus. But the simplicity of it just makes me chuckle a bit. To each their own, though! :}

Did anyone else get different items this month?

Stay Fabulous!