Birchbox points for product reviews!

One thing that I recently figured out how to do is to give feedback on the Birchbox website to earn Birchbox points to use in the Birchbox shop.  Each time that you leave feedback, you will earn 10 points.  Every 100 points earns you $10 in your Birchbox account to use for their products.   Its easy to leave feedback on their website.  Once you log in, go to the "Box".  Then choose whichever product that you would like to review.  There is a little box underneath the "add to cart" box that says "leave feedback".  If you submit a couple of reviews per month, you should be able to get a free product before you know it!

Per-fekt Beauty Lip Perfection Gel

This was my favorite product in October's Birchbox.  Per-fekt Lip Perfect Gel is a plumper, hydrator and shiny gloss.  The sample that came with Birchbox was so small that I almost threw it in the trash without trying it, but my 6 year old daughter wanted to try some on, so I smeared a bit on my lips as well.  I loved it!  I am always looking for a natural looking lip gloss that isn't too pale and will also hydrate my lips.  The color that I received in my Birchbox was Melrose and it is THE color that I have been looking for to use as an everyday gloss.  This gel contains jojoba and hyaluronic acid for moisture and vitamins A and E for protection.  That all doesn't matter to me as long as the color and texture are right and it will keep my lips from drying.  I was just looking on the Birchbox website to order some because the sample that was in the box was a 1-2 time sample and shipping is free! 

Goop and Birchbox team up

Birchbox has thrown another interesting surprise into the monthly mix of goodies.  This month they are teaming up with Goop (Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop) to put together some products that the folks at Goop recommend.  I was given the choice of sticking with the traditional October Birchbox or a Goop Birchbox.  I, of course, chose the Goop Box to mix things up a bit.  I am looking forward to seeing what these products are and writing about them.