March 2014 Birchbox — Should I Continue?

It’s that time again, Birchbox arrival! Man, I wish I could be as excited as I sounded in that line.

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I have officially been subscribed to Birchbox for a year this month. I get so excited when I see that cute little pink box in my mailbox; but more so recently the contents have really been disappointing! The last couple of months I’ve kinda been like “Ok well this isn’t so bad.” But I think this month has been the final straw. Let me reveal what I received this month and tell you why it isn’t all that great.

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Agave Healing Oil Treatment: A lightweight oil used to hydrate and protect hair.

Supergoop City Sunscreen Serum: Antiaging serum; able to be worn year round.

Air Repair Rescue Balm: All-natural salve to repair dry, cracked skin.

Stila Lip Glaze: Vitamin loaded, lip gloss with pen-style applicator.

*Added sample*: Jergens BB Body Skin Cream: Hydrates, illuminates, evens, firms, and corrects.

So that’s just a quick overview of the products. Alright, I’m trying to be completely positive with Birchbox since I have been a member for so long, but it’s becoming increasingly hard! I feel that this box did not offer any excitement to it. I’ve received sunscreen before and honestly how new and fun can that be? I will admit I am looking forward to trying the Rescue Balm since I have had really dry skin due to these winter temperatures. Everything else I could take it or leave it. It also saddens me that the theme this month is “Spring Forward.” I can’t honestly say I feel any part of this box gets me in the “Spring” mood. =(

I’m contemplating looking into other monthly box options. Are there any that you recommend? How have your experiences with Birchbox been recently?

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