February Birchbox

So I got my Birchbox the other day and I honestly, feel like it has been forever since I got my last one. Although I have to admit, this one wasn't the most thrilling I've ever received, unfortunately it seems like Birchbox is getting a bit stale and stingy. Also, I might be wrong but I think they reused this theme or it might just be but all their themes are pretty similar now.

Naturally, the first thing I noticed in the box was the Ghiradelli Square. I actually love this kind of chocolate and I do love it with caramel. So this was a nice treat, but seriously one square is never enough.

Then just as usual, there is a perfume sample. My god am I sick of perfume samples, especially Juicy Couture. I have 3 or 4 different samples from them. They all smell about the same and it doesn't even qualify as a smell I'd want to smell everyday. I do like this particular one and full size ranges from $19 to $90.

The best thing in this box may have been the Hot Mama blush by the Balm. This is a tiny sample I will admit but I do like this color. It reminds me a lot of Nars Orgasm, but more coral/orange rather than pink. Full size is $20.

It is very pigmented and the shimmer is awesome but what impressed me more was it's ability to sheer out so easily.

This was also something I was intrigued in was this Catwalk Your Highness Root Boost Spray by Tigi. This is a huge sample for Birchbox and hair samples. This is 2.5 oz and a full size is $14.95 which is really affordable. I love when drugstore finds are put it the box because drugstore cosmetics can be just as good if not better than high end cosmetics!

Something I always get excited for is foundation samples. I was happy to see this Dr. Jart Black Label Detox BB cream. While the color is great and in no way gray it sunk into the lines of my hand immediately. I'll have to try it on the face but I have a feeling if you have any dry skin it will make it show up quite badly. The full size is $36.

Update: I did try this twice on my face and it was awful. It is just way too dry for my skin and I don't even have dry skin! Also, the sample had only enough for two uses which is bull - the entire thing was pretty much air. Very disappointed.

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I really have to think about staying with Birchbox, because while it is only $10 it isn't what it was in the beginning. I have heard good and bad about a lot of subscription services, it is just hard to find one that has everything to make you happy!

What are your thoughts? Do you have a favorite service?