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January 24, 2018 By Cassie 11 Comments

2018 January Birchbox Unboxing

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2018 January Birchbox Unboxing || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #beautyguru #birchbox #subscriptionbox

About the Subscription: Beauty Box Subscription | 4 – 5 Beauty Samples | Resuable Cardboard Box | Products Can Be Purchased from Store by Anyone | Box Choices of Fully Random, 1 Sample Choice and the Rest Random, or Editor’s Choice (all products known)

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2018 January Birchbox Unboxing: Hair Care

2018 January Birchbox Unboxing Shampoo || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #beautyguru #birchbox #subscriptionbox

The Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo is infused with oils like maracuja and cyprus argan to hydrate and repair the hair. The sample size I received was 0.5 oz. and the full-size is 8.5 oz. and retails for $49.00. The Oribe Gold Lust Shampoo is cruelty free and vegan!

*NOTE: Oribe’s FAQ has them listed as cruelty free but they were recently acquired by a parent company who is NOT cruelty free.

2018 January Birchbox Unboxing Conditioner || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #beautyguru #birchbox #subscriptionbox

The Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner is a nourishing conditioner that uses oils, watermelon, and lychee. The sample size I received is also a 0.5 oz. but the full-size of the conditioner is a smaller 6.8 oz. and retails for a higher $52.00. The Oribe Gold Lust Conditioner is also cruelty free and vegan!

*NOTE: Oribe’s FAQ has them listed as cruelty free but they were recently acquired by a parent company who is NOT cruelty free.

2018 January Birchbox Unboxing: Skin Care

2018 January Birchbox Unboxing Face Cream || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #beautyguru #birchbox #subscriptionbox

The Clark’s Botanicals Age Defying Radiance Cream that is supposed to smooth the skin’s texture and even out the tone using sea buckthorn and tripeptides. The sample size I received is roughly 0.34 oz. but I can’t confirm this as it was not printed on the packaging. The full size is 1.7 oz. and retails for a whopping $119! The Age Defying Radiance Cream is cruelty free and doesn’t use animal byproducts.

2018 January Birchbox Unboxing: Makeup

2018 January Birchbox Unboxing Face Primer || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #beautyguru #birchbox #subscriptionbox

The Smashbox Photo Finish Radiance Primer is the radiance version of the cult favorite Smashbox Photo Finish Primer. The Radiance Primer has amber, bronzed pearls, and hyaluronic acid to help give the skin a glow. The sample size I received is 0.25 oz. and a full-size is 1 oz. and retails for $39, $3 more than the original at the same size. The Radiance Primer is cruelty free and vegan!

2018 January Birchbox Unboxing Eye Primer || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #beautyguru #birchbox #subscriptionbox

The Laura Geller Fortifying Lashes Eyelash Primer is a tinted primer that is supposed to add definition and length to lashes while helping to prevent breakage. The Fortifying Lashes Eyelash Primer can be used alone or under other mascaras. This is a FULL-SIZE product!

2018 January Birchbox: Value

2018 January Birchbox Unboxing All Products || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #beautyguru #birchbox #subscriptionbox

Product Full Size Price My Size Value
Oribe Shampoo 8.5 oz. $49.00 0.5 oz. $2.88
Oribe Conditioner 6.8 oz. $52.00 0.5 oz. $3.82
Clark’s Botanicals Face Cream 1.7 oz. $119.00 ~0.34 oz. $23.80
Smashbox Primer 1 oz. $39.00 0.25 oz. $9.75
Laura Geller Primer 0.25 oz. $22.00 — $22.00
TOTAL $62.25

Final Thoughts on 2018 January Birchbox Unboxing

2018 January Birchbox Unboxing Value || Southeast by Midwest #beauty #bbloggers #beautyguru #birchbox #subscriptionbox

Overall I’m happy with the 2018 January Birchbox Unboxing and I’ve already started to use the products to review for you! I think the only item I wasn’t thrilled about was the face cream because I will NOT purchase a $119 moisturizer when I have others that I like that are a fraction of the cost. I honestly don’t know what to do with this product because it wasn’t shipped sealed which means I can’t trade or donate it but I don’t want to gift it to a friend or family member and then have to tell them “Oh by the way to repurchase you’ll have to lay down $119”, yeah not happening. Any suggestions on what to do with this face cream?

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Comments

  1. Lola Seicento says

    January 24, 2018 at 11:23 am

    I absolutely LOVE Oribe haircare products.

    Reply
  2. Never Say Die Beauty says

    January 24, 2018 at 11:43 am

    I love the design on this month’s Birchbox. I would say you got a good one this month. I subscribed for a year, I think, and I was introduced to a number of products that I still buy and love. But I didn’t re-up because I felt I was getting too many hair products.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      January 28, 2018 at 1:14 pm

      I subscribe off on and on for the same reason!

      Reply
  3. Stacie Hamilton says

    January 24, 2018 at 7:20 pm

    Birchbox has gotten so much better in the years since I subscribed. Those are some nice products. I like the eyelash primer the best from this month’s box.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      January 28, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      I can’t wait to give the eyelash primer a try!

      Reply
  4. Judy says

    January 24, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    I totally wouldn’t purchase a $119 moisturizer either but I would feel fancy using that sample, lol! I want to hear your thoughts on that Laura Geller lash product after you’ve tried it!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      January 28, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      It’s already in my editorial calendar for February so expect to see a review on it soon!

      Reply
  5. MarciaF says

    January 24, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    After almost 3 years of Birchbox I realized I gave away 80% of the items so I stopped. While I like the LG mascara in the box I wouldn’t be excited about the rest.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      January 28, 2018 at 1:16 pm

      When I realize I’m not excited for it anymore I take a break for a few months and then reup because I’m weak lol

      Reply
  6. Cindy Ingalls says

    January 24, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    Birchbox is one I have never tried. Truthfully, I’m not super excited about what you got.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      January 28, 2018 at 1:16 pm

      Subscription boxes can be so hit and miss for people. That’s why my husband keeps telling me to unsubscribe and just put an XYZ amount towards a monthly haul instead.

      Reply

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