February 2013 birchbox

Hey guys :)

So like I've mentioned in my January 2013 birchbox post, this will be my last birchbox.

I personally didn't find most of the boxes to be worth $10 nor did I really enjoy the samples that I received. Another issue I have with birchbox is inequitable distribution of boxes -- some boxes of the month look AMAZING while others are lackluster. Of course, I never get my hands on one of the better boxes (except for maybe my first birchbox). It's silly to compare, but it does feel unfair when you see others receiving better products when we all pay the same price!

Anyways, here is what I got for this month --

Product list (from left-to-right):

1. Ojon - Volume Advance Thickening Spray
2. twistband - Thick Headband
3. Color Club - Nail Polish in Mamba
4. Juicy Couture - Couture La La
5. Ghirardelli Chocolate (this month's lifestyle extra, or as they say, "treat")

To be honest, this wasn't a bad box.. but again, does this look worth $10 to you?! The Ojon is a deluxe sample size, the twistband headband is from a six-pack, the Color Club polish is a mini, the perfume is absolutely free in stores like Sephora (oh, the shame!), and the Ghirardelli was one unimpressive square of chocolate (I hate caramel). Technically, I only got 4 items and NONE were full size!

Now if I were to calculate the retail price of my box, I don't think it would exceed $10. So if you're considering subscription or already are subscribe to birchbox, I'd say be wary of the price value of the boxes.


Here is the description card, in case you wanted to see product details --

And there you have it. This is my official goodbye to birchbox and BOY do I feel good! Matter of fact, it feels like I'm getting out of a toxic relationship -- if it don't work, drop it! BAM, life lesson.

Have a beautiful week :)
xo Karries