May 2014 Birchbox

This is my third month subscribing to Birchbox. I am still not sure how I feel about it. It is a subscription box that is $10 a month. To sign up, go here. This month I received six items. Keep reading to find out what I got!

Number 4™ Volumizing Shampoo, Full Size $34

I received a decent sized shampoo sample. I will use this and try it out. It is a good size to take on a trip.  I am a little bummed about this product just because I like the shampoos I use now. I don't need to try new ones. 

Number 4™ Volumizing Conditioner, Full Size $36

My sample of conditioner was just a little foil packet that they threw in as an "extra." If I am going to really try the shampoo and conditioner, I would have liked to receive a bigger sample of the conditioner so that I have enough to see if I like it. 

Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream, Full Size $20

This is one product that I am excited to try. While it will probably only last me two shaves, it is something that I would be willing to buy the full size of if I really like it. I will definitely be trying this soon. 

CoTZ Face Natural Skin Tone SPF 40, Full Size $20

I was not at all excited to see this in my box. I don't really like trying new sunscreens. Sunscreen is sunscreen. I'll definitely use this, but I will not be buying a 1.5 ounce bottle for twenty dollars. Also, the sample size for this is TINY. I'll be surprised if I can get a full one use out of it. 

LAQA & Co. Sheer Lip Lube Pencil, Full Size $18

This is a product that I was really excited about! I love lip products, and this one will definitely be put to use. I received the purple color in my box. Purple would not have been my first choice, but I am excited to get to try it. 

SmartyPants All-in-One Gummy Vitamins for Adults, Full Size $29.99

I received two gummies in my sample. They were very good, and I was planning on buying more. Until I looked at the price. It's $29.99 for 180 vitamins. The daily serving is 6 vitamins a day. SIX! That adds up to about a dollar a day for vitamins. Vitamins that I'm not sure if they help me or not because I was only given 1/3 of one day's serving size. I will not be purchasing these. 

The Verdict

I have not been pleased with my monthly Birchboxes. I'll use the product simply because I don't want them to go to waste. However, I don't know how long I will continue this subscription. Maybe I'm being too harsh. I'll give it a few more months. How was your box this month?