If you haven't heard of these before, they are both monthly subscription services that deliver a bundle of products to you monthly. The products range from sample size, to full size, and the value of the bag/box always varies. Each service is $10 a month, and here I am to compare which one I enjoyed more this month.
Up first, Birchbox. I've said before in previous posts, Birchbox is the original subscription box. They do tend to send smaller samples, but they are a very successful company with great consistency, and a wonderful reward system online. You can check out more about Birchbox here.
Full Size Value : $16.00 for 1.25oz
Sample Size : 1 oz
Verdict : I tried this the other night and it wasn't bad. It is a pretty thick moisturizer, so I will only be using it at night. It is a great sample size that I can get quite a few uses out of. I won't be purchasing the full size just because I have other moisturizers that I love.
2. Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser
Full Size Value : $32.95 for 4oz
Sample Size : 0.2oz
Verdict : I haven't tried this yet, but I'm super excited to try it. The fact that it is a foaming exfoliator is really intriguing to me, and it smells great. It is a pretty small sample, I'm assuming I can only use this once or twice, but I'm excited to try it. It is pretty expensive so I'm hoping it is a good quality exfoliator.
3. Ruffian Nail Lacquer in the color Naked
Full Size Value : $10.00
Sample Size : FULL SIZE
Verdict : I have received this nail polish in Birchbox before and really enjoyed the formula. This is a good color, and I'm generally happy about receiving this in my box. The value of the nail polish pays for the box this month, so I'm excited about that. This also came with a nail polish remover wipe, which I used before taking the pictures for this post. I DIDN'T like the wipe at all, it was greasy and smelled really bad.
4. Noir Cosmetics Long-Wear Eyeliner
Full Size Value : $15.00
Sample Size : FULL SIZE
Verdict : Extremely happy about receiving this in my box this month. I honestly don't know the last time I purchased a black eyeliner, because right when I get around to needing one, I receive one in a subscription box! I am not picky with pencil eyeliner at all, so I'm happy to have received a full size liner in my box this month.
5. Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner
Full Size Value : $45 for 1oz
Sample Size : ?? .. small ;)
Verdict : The sample doesn't have a size on it, but it is a smaller sample for sure. I am looking forward to trying this, simply because the name sounds so disgusting but so awesome. Dr. Brandt is a really well known skin care brand so I'm looking forward to trying this and expecting it to be nice quality.
Up next, Ipsy. Ipsy comes in a makeup bag every month, as you can see up in the photo above. Ipsy tends to have smaller brands, but bigger samples. I usually like Ipsy more than Birchbox, but you never know!! Also, the brands that you get in Ipsy often give a coupon code that you can use at their site for the month, which is a really great bonus.
1. Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask
Full Size Value : $26 for 5.25oz
Sample Size : 1oz
Verdict : I haven't used this yet, but will be soon. It doesn't have much of a smell to it, but it is very thick which is common for deep conditioning masks. It has pretty good reviews on Sephora so I'm looking forward to trying it. I still swear by the Loreal Total Repair 5 deep conditioning mask that I know I would never purchase this, but excited to try it!
2. Hikari Lipstick in Cabarnet
Full Size Value : $13
Sample Size : FULL SIZE
Verdict : I love this lipstick! It is such a pretty red for fall, and it looks great with my skin tone! The main reason I love Ipsy is that they actually put full size makeup in their bags and it makes it completely worth it. Very happy to see a great lipstick in my bag!
3. Pacifica Natural Eye Pencil in Fringe
Full Size Value : $11
Sample Size : FULL SIZE
Verdict : Like I said earlier for my birchbox, I love getting eyeliners in my subscriptions! I use eyeliner daily, and for some reason I don't like purchasing them so receiving them in my bag is really nice! I love brown eyeliner, and Pacifica is a great brand that you get at Target!
4. LeeAni Eco 3 in 1 Revolution
Full Size Value : $18 for 2oz
Sample Size : This sample doesn't have a size on it, but it is enough to use a handful of times.
Verdict : This is an individual company, that I have never heard of. Their website looks like they have some pretty innovative skincare. This product claims to be a toner, serum, and moisturizer in one. I'm really looking forward to using this and seeing what it is all about.
5. Crown Brush C476 Brush
Full Size Value : $17.50
Sample Size : FULL SIZE
Verdict : I love this brush!! I've used it almost every day since getting my bag. Crown Brush is a really great brand for brushes, and I loved seeing a brush in my bag this month. Makeup brushes are something that I would always be happy to get, since you can never have too many. It was a great value, and I'm super happy to have received it!!
Final Verdict
This month, Ipsy won. I wasn't overly excited about either box, but the lipstick and the makeup brush were enough for Ipsy to win this month.
Interested in seeing previous months?
- May
- June
- July
- August
As always, thanks for reading!
xoxo, Jaimie
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