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Birchbox Wins

I've been a "Birchbox-er" for several years and have always enjoyed receiving my monthly sampler of surprises. Some months are better than others, and while I'm not a huge beauty gal I have discovered some amazing products to compliment my fairly simple beauty routine. Here are a few that have really hit the mark for me.





I keep these papers at my desk at work, as they have become part of my meeting prep. I pat a sheet on my face, spray some scent, and swipe some lip balm before I head to meetings. Of course, I also prepare actual work stuff, but looking presentable is just as important. 

This moisturizing spray can be used all over the body, but I've been using it for my face. Just a quick spritz whenever my skin is feeling rundown, especially after taking off my makeup. I also use it in my morning regime, as a kick start to my regular moisturizer and primer before makeup. 


This supposedly freshens a fully made-up face on-the-go. This is another "at work" product, that I've been trying in conjunction with the blotting papers. Not sure if it's really doing much, but it feels nice and is fun! 


I have this in the shade of "No Strings" which is a dark pink berry tone and provides just a touch of pigment to my lips. I have a love/hate relationship with lip color. More times than not, I feel it makes me look like a little girl playing with makeup, instead of just having a dynamic lip. This Lip Lush, so far as been giving me a more seamless overall look. 



And coming in next month's box!

Very excited to try this product! I read a great review on Refinery29 and the video preview of the sample suggests using it as an overnight spot treatment as well, Best of both worlds! 

What beauty products are rocking your world as of late? 

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