Glam Bags and Birchboxes: September 2017

Last month, a friend of mine introduced me to Birchbox. It's a monthly subscription for $10 where you get 5 beauty samples in a pretty box. I have often complained that I don't know how to "do" makeup... I don't want to spend $20 on some product that I may or may not like, only to (maybe) have to throw it out if it doesn't work! So now I am able to try products for $10 a month, and if they're duds, I'll know not to invest, and if they work well, I can purchase full size! (and, knowing me, probably in a cheaper brand!). 

Here's what I got my first month, in August:

I received

-Dry shampoo (dud)

-Mud mask (fun/not necessary)

-Blush/bronzer duo (okay)

-Liquid lipstick (win)

-Day cream (win)

Overall, I was pleased with my subscription, so I decided to keep going. I also decided to add Ipsy, another $10 monthly subscription box, because Ipsy provides more makeup whereas Birchbox provides more skincare products. 

Here is my comparison of Birchbox and Ipsy for September. 

Here's what I got in my September Birchbox:

I received

-Spray in conditioner (haven't tried yet... meh)

-Makeup remover (can't I just use my usual facial cleanser?... meh)

-Anti-aging serum (do I really need this? dud)

-Lip mask (fun to do, didn't see any real results)

-Strobing stick (was broken upon opening, made my face look greasy)

All of the samples in this box are tiny, except for the strobing stick, which is full sized. Overall, this box was a big DUD, but I'll keep up because last month's was great!

Here's what I got in my September Ipsy:

I received

-TWO face masks (so fun and they felt good!)

-Nail polish (Fun! I had a nail salon party with my girls!)

-Primer (I don't really get the point of this... it didn't seem to do much)

-Blush (Looks good on me!)

-Liquid lipstick (Yay! what a pretty color!)

-Makeup bag (in faux leather and a nice satin lining, great quality!)

This month there were 3 full sized products, 1 large sample (2 masks), and only 1 small item. There was also the bag. I enjoyed and will use all the products, so this bag was a very big WIN in my book!

(Here's a closeup of the lining on the bag)

If you would like to join in the fun, you can look into Ipsy by clicking HERE, or into Birchbox by clicking HERE. Have fun!