October Birchboxes 2015

November 24, 2015 Natalie

I FINALLY got around to taking some pictures of my October Birchboxes. I know theses are great, but you still get a feel.

How fun is this pink box. It makes me think of agate and sand art. I love it!

Avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel for Face and Body, Eyeko Black Magic Mascara, Penhaligon's Juniper Sling Eau de Toilette, Davines LOVE Smoothing Shampoo, Davines LOVE Smoothing Conditioner, Derma e Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask

Normally I'm too excited about my Birchboxes to try stuff before I post them, but I was so slow this time that I have a few reviews!

The Davines LOVE Smoothing shampoo and conditioner are amazing. My hair stayed noticeably straighter when I used it before straightening and it smells amazing! I haven't met a Davines product I haven't loved so this wasn't a huge surprise. These people know what they're doing!

I also really love the smell of the Juniper Sling perfume. I can't really wear it, because perfume gives me horrible headaches but it was lovely. The little jacket it came it said it was inspired by London Dry Gin and if you know me, you know I love gin.

I have sampled the Avene Cleanance Gel before and I love to take this on a trip. It's nice and light and gets the job done without having to bring separate face and body washes.

For my second box I opted in to the Game Face: The Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Awareness Box. Another lovely pink box!

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash, Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme Global Anti-Aging Creme, Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, Prescriptives False Eyelashes Plush Mascara

I ran out of my beloved Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream right after these boxes arrived so I was super excited to have two moisturizers to test out before I replace my full size moisturizer. So far I have been using the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion and I really like it. It feels kind of watery out of the tube, but it soaks in so well and keeps my face moist but not greasy all day, and at half the price of my usual stuff I might make a switch. There was a time when I only used Clinique skincare and now I remember why. They make lovely and affordable products, being able to get Birchbox points for buying them will just be the super sweet icing on the cake.

The Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash is also very nice. I think this will definitely be a full size purchase soon. I just wish it was called Cheeks and Balances, how cute would that be?

I'm excited to try the Estee Lauder moisturizer and the mascaras!