It's Birchbox unboxing time again! this month was jam-packed full of goodies. There were 8 things in it!! That was a pleasant gift to end the year with. Davines MINU Illuminating Shampoo and Conditioner- I was pleasantly surprised about this shampoo! It's eco-friendly and is meant to be kind to color-treated hair. It has a really crisp scent and lathers nicely and it's really refresher. I splurged on an Oribe shampoo before this came and I find myself reaching for this in the

To be honest, after 61 Birchboxes, I am tired and have been slacking on this! This month's post is a double for both October and November's boxes. Avene Hydrance Light Hydrating Emulsion- This is just a basic moisturizer that is really light-weight. I think it's nice if you don't need much - or maybe for summer. As far as French drugstore brands, you all know Caudalie is my favorite. This is similar. Lavanila Fragrance- This fragrance should be used more as an essential oil.

January is a month of fresh starts and new goals! Self-improvement doesn't have to come at the beginning of the year exclusively, but I did love that this box held to that theme. All the products in this box were for recovery for hair, skin and eyes. PIXI by Petra Glow Tonic To-Go: These are exfoliating toning pads with glycolic acid, aloe vera and ginseng. They're pre-soaked and are meant to tone, brighten and remove dead skin cells for healthier glowing skin. I was really e

This month's theme was Shine On - for festive products that keep you shining through all of the holiday season get-togethers. It was the prettiest box I have seen thus far, and this was my 50th Birchbox! That's right, 50... I have a beauty product problem, okay? This box, shown in the top corner, was pretty enough to be used as a gift box this season! And, as extras, they sent cute little gift tags on the right and the adorable patterned circular mirror in the middle. Ardenc