Hi guys! So, I haven’t had a Birchbox for almost two years now. This was the box I originally started with. Heck, it was pretty much the original makeup subscription box! I don’t know if I just hit a slump in the company’s production or what, but I ended up cancelling because I was getting a lot of repeats and dull products.

However, the last couple of months I have read many reviews of people’s birchboxes and it looked like they had really stepped up their game (not surprising considering the rising amount of subscription boxes), and I decided to subscribe again. Also, I love that Birchbox sends hair care products along with skincare/makeup, so I dove into the pool of Birchbox again.

And I’m glad I did! My July box was AH-MAZING! Wanna see what I got? Sure you do…

I love how each box comes with a card of what you got, how to use it, and what it is.

My first product was the Georgette Klinger “Volcanic Mineral Scrub.” This is a thick gel-type formula which is spotted black by actual volcanic sand! Pretty awesome, huh?

It’s insanely effective! It has very tiny particles so it feels like it’s a micro scrub. Plus, it’s filled with a lot of other great ingredients like “Passion Flower Extract” and “Jasmine Extract.”

It does have a scent, although it’s hard to describe. It’s very earthy because of the volcanic sand, but it’s also slightly flowery, too. If you’re sensitive to smells, you will want to check this one out. It does have a distinct scent.

This next product I have not tried. I’ve heard many people say they’re amazing, and some people say they don’t do anything at all. So, sorry I can’t shed any light on them. I decided to save them for when I really need one. I’ll come back and update after I’ve tried one!

You’re supposed to place the patch over the blemish, wear it for at least six hours, then remove. Your blemish is then supposed to be diminished!

My next product is the Aleterna “Caviar Anti-Aging Restructuring Bond Repair Leave-In Heat Protection Spray.” Phew! That’s a mouthful! I have the Alterna Volume Spray and I love it, so I was excited to get this spray, too.

I don’t use hot tools too frequently, but I do use them enough that I”m sure I need some extra protection. This smells really great: like lavender and grapes, if you can believe it. It makes my hair very soft and manageable.

Then we have the Dr. Jart+ “V7 Priming Moisturizer.” This is a face primer that also moisturizes, yet smooths the complexion and mattifies. It’s a really unusual product, but it’s nice! It wasn’t the best at filling pores, even though it claims to. But it does smooth them out a little.

Is this the best primer to use for making skin matte and poreless? No, I think Benefit’s Porefessional is much better. But on those days that I just want my makeup to be more low-key, this works great. I just put a small amount on my t-zone (the worse area on me for pores/extra oil) and put my foundation or BB Cream on over it. It works great for an easy day.

It does have a strong scent, however. It’s very lemony and earthy. It’s not my favorite smell, but it does fade and, after a while, I don’t notice it. I would prefer it to be fragrance free. And I’m surprised that more companies haven’t done that. But it’s not so bad that I can’t use it.

This is probably my favorite item in the box! It’s Clarin’s “Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D.” This is a beautiful, black, volumizing mascara. After using it, I can visibly see my lashes lengthened, curled, defined, and volumized!

Is it my favorite Mascara of all time? No. But it’s a great and I really like it. I could easily put it on my list of favorites.

The brush is part of what makes this mascara so great. It’s just got that right mixture of bristles and size that just fans eyelashes out and makes them look thick and beautiful.

The last product in my box was the M.A.C. Cosmetics Lipglass in the color “Prrrr.” It’s a beautiful pink/peach lipgloss that looks great on it’s own for a natural look, or placed in the center of the lips over a lipstick for added dimension. It says it also has jojoba oil to soften and condition which is true. My lips felt great after it wore down.

And the smell? It smells like peaches and cream! It’s absolutely delicious-smelling. Normally I don’t like my products scented, but this one didn’t bother me at all… other than the fact that it made me hungry. hehehe

So, there you have it. My curated box for July from Birchbox. It had a bunch of great products which I have never tried before and that I really liked. I can’t wait to show you what I got yesterday in my August box! I chose my box this month, because they had one with a great assortment of products. Did anyone else get their Birchbox this week? What did you get? I would love to hear from you! And if you have any questions, ask them below!

Love ya!

Mary