Oh, Birchbox. How I love that little pink box. Did you know? I was one of the first 200 “beta members,” way back when… nearly two years ago? I like to brag about this to people, as if it makes me some sort of elite tastemaker or something. And to think that they’ve grown from 200 members, to over 100,000… it’s incredible. I just love this little box. I look forward to it every month. I get it delivered to work, which makes it a fun mid-day treat to look forward to. My mom, sisters, aunts, friends, and coworkers are all now as obsessed as I am. It’s addictive. If you aren’t already a member, I highly encourage signing up. (I believe there is a wait list to join right now, but they are regularly releasing subscriptions.) You fill out your beauty profile, and every month… 4-5 deluxe samples are delivered to you in a pretty pink box… in pretty pink paper. It’s like getting a present.
On top of that, the best part – I’ve learned about so many amazing new-to-me brands + products. Jouer, Exude, Joya… even Chuao Chocolates!
Anyway, this past month, Birchbox partnered up with Teen Vogue to release a limited edition box. Inside it was Fresh’s Sugar Rose treatment, a sparkly Essie topcoat, hair oil, perfume, and a no-dent hair tie. I loved this box (the Fresh lip treatment = unreal if you haven’t already tried it!) Such a fantastic treat!
Lucky for you, they sent me an extra one to give to one lucky reader. To enter, just leave a comment below, telling me your best / most recent beauty discovery.
Giveaway ends Thursday, 3/29/12 at 12:00am EST.
No purchase necessary; void where prohibited. While I do not announce the winner on my blog, it will be available by Saturday 3/31/12 by request. By entering into this sweepstakes, the entrant acknowledges that they are eligible for this sweepstakes according to all laws set forth by their state of residency. Not valid outside the US.
Thanks for my lovely giveaway!
My recent best beauty discovery is super simple, wash your face with really cold water. That’s it.
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xoxo
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Love the box!
My recent discovery is that a good makeup brush makes all the difference!
I’ve definitely been curious about these – I might have to give it a whirl. It would be such a fun treat to look forward to each month!
This is hardly a new tip to most gals, but I’ve fallen in love with Chanel nail polish. It goes on so smoothly – way nicer than other polishes.
LOVE Birchox! After being a lip gloss gal my whole life, I finally discovered the wonders of actual lip stick…. Also, recenlt stumbled upon the John Barrett braid bar in Bergdorfs and got a fabulous fishtail braid and am now obsessed! http://www.fashionifancy.com/
Seche Vite top coat – makes at-home manicures possible because it actually dries fast & hard… exciting discovery in my world!
This is probably no real secret but I’ve recently fallen in LOVE with Burt’s Bee rejuvenating serum. My skin now feels & looks great!
Well, I just started using Benefit For Real mascara and I love it much more than I expected I would. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Sarah
Kerastase elexir ultime for a shiny hair!
Adore birchbox as well! Such a treat. Fun that our boxes were a little different (ps: i did not get the Fresh lip treatment though got it recently at sephora… totally unreal!)
I will always claim Bare Minerals as my best found beauty secret- cannot get enough! And love Birchbox 🙂
XO
http://honestelegance.blogspot.com
I just tried the Fresh lip treatment in coral, it is such an awesome color!
You actually got my very favorite product in your box, the Fresh Sugar lip gloss. It is the BEST. And great giveaway miss 🙂
finally broke down and purchased urban decay make-up setting spray! I don’t know how my make-up ever lasted before I used it!! and I absolutely love birchbox 🙂
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How fun that you were one of the first members! My best discovery recently is Nuxe Huile Dry Oil. It’s a little pricey, but it smells great and really makes my skin soft without feeling greasy. Thanks for the giveaway!
I recently discovered and love the brand Caudalie.
I am having a giveaway too 🙂
http://brileeo.blogspot.com/2012/03/kathleen-whitaker-earring-giveaway.html
My latest beauty discovery is Lancome genifique youth activating concentrate. I love to use it on my skin and cannot wait to see the magic! 🙂
aveeno facial moisturizer!
Awesome! My most recent beauty discovery is the Naked 2 palette – I love it – every single color looks good on, and there is a great mix of matte and sparkly shadows for day and night!
I know I’m probably late in discovering this but i just started using Makeup Forever’s HD foundation and it is like no other!!! So great!
Love this giveaway! Hope I win!!
I know it’s been around forever, but I stand by Oil of Olay products………..and another favorite of mine is Aquaphor. It’s fantastic for so many things!
Great giveaway. 🙂
cheryl
I love everything in that box! my most recent beauty discover was actually Fresh sugar lip treatment! I was recently gifted one and it leaves my lips so silky smooth!
XO
Emmy
http://www.sprinklesoneverything.wordpress.com
Pick me pick me!! I found Somme products on your blog yesterday and St. Tropez gradual self tanner!! xoxo Katie
I am CRAZY addicted to Fresh products. They are amazing! LOVE this giveaway!
Jouer lip enhancer! I LOVE it. Got in my December Birchbox and have been obsessed ever since.
Love, love, love Birchbox but I didn’t get the teen one this time and now I wish I had … would love to get it!
Too Faced Naked Eye Collection comes with How-to cards that show you how to create 3 different looks! It’s so much fun to play with!
such a great giveaway! my favorite recent beauty discovery is the line of loreal everpure hair products – I’m addicted to the shampoo & conditioners!
I have been wanting to try Birchbox forever but kept putting it off because I wasn’t sure if I’d like the products or not, but wow, I’m so impressed with what’s in this box!!! I might have to convince my hubby to get me a “for no real reason” gift pretty soon! 🙂 My favorite/best discovery recently has got to be China Glaze’s “Hey Sailor” nail polish – it’s the perfect orange-based red, and even better, it’s under $10! I wasn’t that excited about it until I actually put it on – I thought it was kind of blah in the bottle but I loved it on my nails – highly recommend!
Bumble &Bumble Straight Blowdry!! It’s amazing how well it works on my thick curly hair… I barely have to flat iron it after!
Great giveaway! I’m loving Davines shampoo right now
This one is loaded with fun little surprises:)
I am hoping to give Birchbox a try this year.
Fun giveaway Grace!
Fave beauty discovery: Smashbox primer. Amazing.
What a great giveaway! I’m loving Tarte’s Amazonian clay 12 hour blush – seriously lasts ALL day!
Love this giveaway! Right now I am hooked on Bumble and Bumble The Straight Line. It is AMAZING…
Best beauty discovery? Mascara! I have super short, straight eye lashes that point downwards (gross I know)
I just found burt’s bees lemon cuticle cream, love it!
I recently started using Burt’s Bees lemon cuticle cream, its so amzing I love it.
aaah. I want that sparkly Essie polish! I’m loving Benefit’s face primer.
My newest favorite discovery is John Frieda’s heat protector and using a flat iron to curl my thick hair! Thank you for introducing Birchbox, I’m totally going to sign up on the waitlist!
I’ve spent the last 7 years applying eyeshadow with the dinky applicators that come in eyeshadow sets, and last week I finally invested in a couple of good brushes. It makes a huge difference – my shadow stays on longer, it looks more even on my eyes, and shadow doesn’t spill on my cheeks when I apply it. My favorite new brush is the Good Karma brush from Urban Decay. Hopefully some good karma will come my way and I will have a chance at winning that adorable Birchbox…
I would love to try out a Birchbox! I am a beauty product addict myself. My latest discovery was the Clarisonic brush for your face- it makes your skin feel so luxurious and clean. I highly recommend it! 🙂
OMG, I’ve been on the fence about the whole Birchbox thing, but I would’ve loved that box of goodies! Maybe it’s time to pull the trigger! I’ve been loving the makeup brand NYX. The eye shadows are great as well as the lip sticks. A great fun and inexpensive way to try some trendy things. 🙂
I’ve always wanted to try Birchbox but haven’t yet – must change that ASAP. I’ve been using YSL lipsticks as of late and they’ve won me over – so moisturizing.
Oooooh I’ve been wanting to try Birchbox! My latest and greatest beauty discovery is the Boscia black mask — not only is it super fun to apply and remove (it’s like black gooey paint and it peels off when it dries!) but it also leaves my skin super soft, smooth, and glowy. Love!
My favorite new beauty find has to be tarte’s LipSurgence natural matte lip tint. It’s the perfect amount of color and moisture to use every day and even when I go out at night!
Such a good giveaway Grace! 🙂 I recently discovered Yes to Cucumbers Face wash and I LOVE it. So refreshing! xo
ooh! This is so exciting…. I have been wanting to try the BirchBox service, however I am a pretty picky connoisseur of products and wasn’t sure if it would be worth it… but it looks like all of the items in that box are amazing!
My most recent beauty obsession is Clinique beauty balm… a one-step wonder!
fingers crossed I win!
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Oh fun! Love that nail polish! Currently on a nail polish kick right now….this week’s color: mellow yellow!
So want it!! Most recent beauty discover is a big warm sincere welcome, it’s easy an works on everyone.
Lately I’m loving Cane and Austin pads – it’s completely been a miracle for my finnicky skin.
My Laura Mercier eyelash curler!! I love it!
Olive oil in hair! It makes your hair super soft and it’s a great and simple way to pamper yourself.
My best / most recent beauty discovery is bare minerals for a light face powder that lasts all day! But I also am recently excited about dry shampoo spray! So convenient when I realize last minute there is no time to re wash my hair and start over 🙂
My best most recent discovery would have to be the Organix Coconut hair serum and my Maybelline dream lumi touch concealer. I love them both I couldnt choose just one! lol
I love this month’s box, I’d have to say my most recent beauty find is Ahava’s lemon grass scrub…
I love Redken’s anti-breakage hair serum to put in after the shower. I haven’t had it long enough to notive a difference or not, but I’ve heard nothing but raves.
Great giveaway! I’ve wanted to try Birchbox for a while now
I am such a fan of these products! My most recent addiction would be this amazing toner from Pangea, its mandarin and lime scented and I use it in the morning and night and it is the best!
You never be too old for some pink sparkles!
Best beauty discovery, by far, was Tarte cheek stain. Thanks for a great giveaway! 🙂
how awesome! I’ve been meaning to sign up for this- I had no idea there was a waiting list. I must sign up asap!
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Ooo,
I signed up for Birchbox specifically so I could score this Teen Vogue box, but
I was too late! However, I did get my
first Birchbox yesterday and I’m pretty pleased with what I got 🙂 I feel like
it’s such a good deal, so I would say Birchbox is my recent fave beauty
discovery! Thanks for offering this
giveaway 🙂
Such a box-o-fun! I’m newly obsessed with Alima Pure (alimapure.com) mineral makeup out of Portland, Oregon. Amazing products that have completely changed my skin for the better.
Ashley(dot)MacWilliam(at)gmail(dot)com
ah! i want to win! i remember you first signing up for birchbox, i love the idea of it!
this is not going to rock anyone’s world but i am obsessed with the moroccan oil hairspray. it is lightweight, holds every hair in place, but even better – it smells AMAZING. like, id wear it as perfume if i could! 🙂
I’m loving the sun labs self tanner !
Awesome giveaway – I just discovered Living Proof No Frizz Styling Spray – holy god, how did I go my whole life without this? It’s the greatest hair product I’ve ever worked with… ever.
ooh getting very tempted to sign up for birchbox…then again it is finals week so i’m in need of some pampering right now 🙂
my best AND most recent beauty discovery was actually my new clinique tinted moisturizer…and how to use a foundation brush – it’s the perfect amount of coverage!
I’m loving my CeraVe daily spf 30 moistureizer
Yes Pleassseee!! This is great!
My favorite new beauty product is Latisse. I have uber short and sparse lashes so it is making a huge difference for me!
What an amazing give away! My best (and most recent!) beauty discovery was Deborah Lippmann’s ‘On The Beach’ — it’s a gorgeous blue nail polish… makes me wish for Summer to come quicker!
I love birch box, I have ordered it a few times for gifts but never for myself! I recently stumbled upon Bumble and Bumble Styling Creme, and I am in love!!! My hair does not hold any curl, and with this product my curls hold all day!
I am obsessed with Zoya nail polish! I would love to win that extra birchbox…
Bobbi Brown’s repair foundation is my favorite most recent beauty find! I think I’ll be using this one forever!
My discovery was salt water spray and dry shampoo. LOVE
I’ve just discovered Tarte’s Smooth Operator finishing powder with Amazonian Clay. I have oily skin and it keeps me shine-free all day. So amazing!
I recently discovered the Clarisonic Mia2. I have never been so excited to wash my face before!!
I am loving Beautiful Curls Curl Activating Cream–the line is based on fair trade shea butter, and works beautifully to create soft curls.
recently obsessed with juicebeauty products — discovered via birchbox!
I’m now obsessed with the Neutrogena overnight lip treatment. It is a white petrolium that comes in a tub and works instantly! My lips were flake-free after the first application. I bought it at CVS and it’s honestly the best!
Update: The brand is Neosporin, sorry! Just in case anyone is interested in purchasing, the link is below. I found mine at CVS but it looks to be cheaper online! http://www.soap.com/p/neosporin-lip-health-overnight-renewal-therapy-027-oz-54966?site=CI&utm_source=CSE&utm_medium=CPC_S&utm_campaign=Google&utm_content=pla&ci_sku=JJ-1053&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}
I recently discovered Maybelline’s Baby Lips lips balm and I absolutely love it! The balm is super-moisturizing and has SPF 20, which is always a good thing.
There are so many products I love – but recently I’ve been obsessed with Sabon’s body scrub and lotions (the Lavendar Apple and Violet scents are a couple of my favs) . They are all natural and smell heavenly post-shower! Would love to try out birchbox!
I am loving rose water in my cleansing regimen. 🙂 I feel very girly when I use it.
My best discovery was the entire Essie line.. their nail polishes are PURE PERFECTION!
the korres wild rose + vitamin c sleeping facial – this stuff is AMAZING .
I absolutely love birchbox! This month I got this neon pink nail polish, which I’m wearing this week and have gotten SO many compliments on.
oooh, great giveaway! My best beauty discover is this phyto smoothing balm that gives an amazing blowdry
I just got my first Borchbox this month and I was so upset that I didn’t sign up for the Teen vogue addition. After seeing all the goodies that were in it, I was so dissapointed in the one I got. The only good thing that I discovered in my box was Miss Jessie’s Quick Curls. Not only does it smell amazing, but it keeps my hair soft and curly all day long. I highly recommend this product!
i am obsessed with the sally hansen salon effects. great designs, easy to apply, and last forever!
Bio Oil! I ut it on my face every night before i go to bed and in the morning I feel like i just spent the night at a spa! It’s a great daily treat (:
I love Birchbox too and this past month’s one was awesome! I got Peter Thomas Roth Max Anti-Shine Mattifying Gel and it works so great. You can put it over moisturizer, sunscreen, or your makeup and it leaves your face shine free for the day!
This sounds like the most ideal Birchbox ever! I’m also excited for GlossyBox to finally launch in the U.S. so I can receive their goodies (though I’ve known about Birchbox I’ve only recently been exploring their site). It looks well worth it! How generous of you to provide one for one of your diligent readers 🙂
My most recent beauty find: Dior Vernis in Saint Tropez, I love it! The perfect shade of chalky mint paired with a pale pink pair of skinnies.
Love it! My go to beauty obsession is aquaphor on my lips at night. Keeps them uber hydrated, even if it’s not the most attractive look 🙂
we are all teen voguers at heart
My beauty obsession is St. Ives Blemish & blackhead control apricot scrub, really keeps my skin so clear and healthy
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i have been hearing SO much about birchbox in the last few months! you’re just about convincing me to get it – ah! love the giveaway- my most recent beauty find is SO not sexy or glamorous- but john freida frizz ease is magic for curly hair in the humidity of the South!
now that the weather is nicer, it’s definitely been fun to break out the bumble and bumble beach spray!
My most treasured beauty item right now is the new Philosophy Purity Made Simple Gel. It’s so amazing for my oily skin!
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!
I’ve been wanting to try Birchbox, but keep putting it off! My most recent/favorite beauty discovery has been Pureology haircare- I sound like a commercial whenever I talk about it, but it truly has totally changed my hair for the better!
I love you for this giveaway, thanks. I am so loving SmashBox BB cream, at first I didn’t expect much, but wow!
I am in love with Essie Good To Go quick dry top coat. It dries instantly to the touch and gives your nails such a great glossy look.
This is a great giveaway. I love Philosophy’s Hope face cream. Sooo creamy.
Great giveaway…so girly!!! My new love product is Effaclar Gel, la roche posay…For great skin!my blog: zoiloves.blogspot.com
Latest Beauty Discovery:
China Glaze Magnetic Nail Polish! In print, not too impressed but when I tried it on my clients…THEY LOVE IT!!!! You must try it! The fun is in watching it transform into the pattern of the magnet!
Love Nars Chelsea Girls lip lacquar. It is perfect nude lip!!
Khiel’s Abyssine Eye Cream… So smooth and you get a ton for a great price!
Oooh!!! I want this! I want this! My newest beauty find is, coincidentally, a find through my first Birchbox. I’m in love with Jouer Illuminated Moisture Tint. It’s the perfect amount of coverage for me and makes me look like I have a full face of makeup on. And I love the pretty sheen- so dewy for spring/summer.
Fabulous! I love these products! I started using Garnier’s new BB cream and love it!
xx
Kecia
http://www.couturezooblog.com/
I just discovered Seche Vite and it has changed my manicures! Beyond obsessed!
Mine has been books on beauty! I soak the info up–and now I can do a pretty incredible home manicure!
I’m on the waitlist! I just got a Tom Ford lipsick and am hooked. The texture is so smooth and it smells delicious!
I’ve been using Smashbox’s tinted moisturizer lately and really love it! Provides a substantial tint which gives me color and moisture! 🙂 would love to try the fresh lips.. I hear amazing things about it! Courtney.e.perkins07@gmail.com
i love this idea. what a great website!
im totally hooked on my new Tresseme hair Heat Protectant. I’ve never used one before. I just love it! It protects my hair. Makes it super smooth and smells AMAZING!
Everything in that box looks amaaaazing! Would love to win!
What a wonderful giveaway! I would love to win this! As for my best beauty discovery, I’m so happy to have found Lucas Paw Paw. It’s in my handbag always, and works as a great lip salve as well as a gloss! x
Kate {Something Fabulous}
http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com
I really never thought that BirchBox was that awesome until I saw this months box! I now want to sign up. My best, most recent beauty discovery is the Kendi Bamboo dry oil spray by Alterna (
http://beta.sephora.com/products/P278004/alterna-bamboo-smooth-kendi-oil-dry-oil-mist)
xo
The Fashionable ESQ
http://www.thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/
Loving fresh lip balm too!
I haven’t tried Birchbox yet, but keep hearing about how great it is. This box looks right up my alley- the glitter polish is great and I’ve been wanting to try the Fresh lip stuff. One line I recently discovered is Gud by Burts Bees. I have the blood orange lotion and it smells sooo good (and feels really nice as well).
xx Kara
Sprinkles in Springs
birchbox seems like a great idea and i’d love to win!
i love carmex – the new carmex moisture plus is great! fingers crossed on the giveaway
I’ve been loving L’Oreal lineur intense in carbon black. It’s been the most amazing liquid liner I’ve ever tried!
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My most recent beauty find (and current fave) is a lipstick from Avon. I am surprised by how moisturizing it is and it has a great, subtle color. Best part: it was so affordable!
My best and most recent beauty discovery is coconut oil! It seems ridiculously simple but it’s amazing! I use it for a nightly moisturizer and my skin has never been better! On top of that, I’ve just recently started using it as a hair serum and it works amazing! I’m actually so in love with it I did an entry on my blog recently about it 🙂
My most recent and beauty discover[ies]
1.) Essie Mint Candy Apple – PERFECT colour for spring, love it so much
2.) Maybelline Satin Liquid Foundation – Best drugstore foundation ever, leaves my skin feeling like satin, fer realz!
3.) Batiste Dry Shampoo in Cherry – DELISH! Smells like heaven!
Thanks for an awesome giveaway! x
Esha, esha.me@gmail.com
Enter me please! I’ve always wanted to try birch box!!
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Loving Suave dry shampoo!
Love it. I’m completely addicted to Moroccan hair oil!
Neutrogena Healthy Skin, I get compliments every time I wear it.
Two things…I finally broke down and bought a Clarisonic. Oh my gosh, it makes such a HUGE difference in my skin and I am 48 years old! The other is Ole Henrickson Truth Serum Collagen Booster. It has lots of Vit C in it an it gives me a super glow : )
I’d love to win the Birchbox…I just signed up and got my first box for March. I got an awesome funky puple neon polish that all my more “mature” friends are horrified when I wear it : ) Holy smokes I’m just wearing it on my ring finger accent nails and I love it!
LyndaV
Love Birchbox! My favorite beauty product right now is Banana Boat sunless tanner!
Thank you for the giveaway! My most recent discovery is overnight jojoba oil treatment for my hair. I wear it under a plastic showercap and wash it off with shampoo in the morning. It really makes a difference! Love the volume and no split ends.
Elena V
wildorchad@rambler.ru
Shiseido’s Revitalizing Cream has saved my parched skin–I’m a little upset I didn’t discover it earlier, when my face was suffering all winter. I’ve found it to be much more moisturizing than La Mer, but without causing breakouts. Thank you for this giveaway!
Best is La Mer concealer!
Visine eye pads! They remove makeup, allergens, and don’t burn your eyes at all! Best thing about them…..they are only 8 bucks!
I am currently obsessed with Korres tinted lip balm. It comes in this round container like a chapstick but the tinted color is perfect!!!!
Latest beauty discovery would be the Tinted Lip Balm by Burt’s Bees — love it in “Hibiscus”.
I know I’m way late on the train, but I can not live without Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Skin Protectant! I love to use it on my lips overnight and first thing in the am after I wash my face. It makes my lips so soft and smooth; the perfect blank canvas for whatever, gloss, lipstick, or stain I plan to use. Love it!
My recent beauty discovery is Bobbi Brown undereye corrector for dark circles – works great!
Lush Ocean Salt Scrub. It’s a little harsh for my face – but a great body scrub!
Laura Mercier Tinted moisturizer. cant live without it and now my friends and family are also obsessed!!
my best most recent purchased item would have to be benefit’s high beam highlighter! it’s amazing!! perfect for summertime too! 🙂
I am all about Morocan Oil. It has transformed my hair!
Thanks for this giveaway! I have recently fallen in love with Strivectin’s moisturizers!
Yes to Tomatoes daily cleanser. I use it in the mornings as a gentle cleanser before my makeup routine. Big fan
Right now I love my femme natural tarte palette!
geminicalli at yahoo dot com
Sugar advanced lip therapy by Fresh.
I like the Cover Girl Ageless products. Thanks for this fun giveaway!
My favorite beauty item is Avon meet marks Please Hold eye primer! It works great and it’s low priced- always a plus! 🙂
seashell210 at gmail dot com
oh my goodness, I think I need to take the jump and subscribe already. LOVE this Essie Nailpolish.
My recent find: Bobbie Brown Mascara!
My best beauty discovery has been the sally hansen nail art pens! they’re so easy to work with and create really cool nail designs!
I hope i win!
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