July Birchbox Review

I saw this "Stay Calm" sticker the other day and it could not be closer to the truth. This is month two of my Birchbox subscription and I could not love it anymore than I do. I seriously sit by the mailbox and anticipate the arrival. Before we get into what I got this month just a few quick notes...

• If you are not subscribing to Birchbox already click here. Once you sign up you be put on a waiting list to be added to the Birchbox subscription list. It take about a month, but I promise the wait it worth it. You definitely need to sign up!
• This month they are partnering with USA's show Suits, which comes back tonight. I recently got hooked on past seasons of this show. It is great...and the eye candy isn't too bad either. Check it out on USA tonight at 10pm eastern.

Now to what you all have been waiting for...July's Birchbox! I will admit, i was a little disappointed when i first opened the box, mostly becuase there was not a lot in there this month. But as soon as I started trying the items I realized it was definitely quality OVER quantity this month!

My absolute favorite thing this month, without a shadow of a doubt is the Benefit's It's Potent Eye Cream. I cannot say enough good things about this stuff. I have tried eye creams before and read all the articles about how you need to start using it in your 20s however, I never found one that I was like...this is it. That is until now. This cream goes on smooth and not at all greasy but the best part is I can already see the difference with the brightness and reduced puffiness under my eyes. I cannot say enough good things about this eye cream. Seriously a must buy for any beauty junkie!

DDF's Acne Control Treatment is another great add to this month's box. I used it the other night on a spot I had on my chin and the next morning you could definitely notice a difference. It is a leave on treatment so I suggest you put it on at night and let it work its magic. The other great thing about this treatment is that it didn't dry the effected area out. Sometimes when I use overnight treatments I find when i wake up in the morning my face is dryer than normal from the treatment, not with this one. I was able to wake up and go. Definitely a great buy!

As I mentioned above, USA's show Suits partnered this month with Birchbox. Their pick for me (I like to think they picked it just for me LOL) this month was theBalm's InStain. This blush is amazing! The best thing about this blush is the fact that it lasts all day and doesn't budge! I apply it in the mornings before work and I am still just as rosy at 7pm when I am crawling home. Who wouldn't want that?  The color i got was also perfect for summer, a pretty peachy pink. Definitely a favorite of mine!

I have used Number 4's Super Comb's Prep and Protect leave in conditioner a few times after I get out from the shower. It makes my curly hair super manageable and adds some shine to it that seems to not exist if I don't use it. I am dying to spray it in during a day at the pool to see how it holds up all day in the sun, however sadly ATL has been more wet than dry this summer. So once I do I will definitely give you an update!

Lastly, in my birchbox this month was Birchbox Bobby Pins. These bobby pins are heavy duty (but super cute!) I feel like I would use them more if my hair was longer but right now I am using them primarily for keeping the hair out of my face when I am doing my makeup. They stay put and slide out easily (two of the most important things when using bobby pins). I will try and use these on some friends who have longer hair for a better review.

All and all this month's Birchbox was awesome. I am hoping for some more makeup products in the coming months but I can't complain. I will continue to stay calm and remember Birchbox ships on the 10th. Until tomorrow...

Love Always,

Katie