Fave Five: Things I Love About Birchbox So Far

Have you subscribed to Birchbox yet?  Try it!  It's only $10 per month, and you can cancel any time.  You can also get a year subscription for $110.  Here are five reasons I'm thrilled I subscribed.  

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1. Grab-Bag Appeal: I am a SUCKER for a grab bag.  I'll admit it.  I love being surprised, especially it I feel like I'm getting a good deal too.
2. Value: The items in my June Birchbox had a value of $55.81.  The subscription costs $10.  I usually buy drug-store brand cosmetics, and I really enjoyed getting to experiment with high-end products.
3. Trying New Things:  I don't think I ever would have sought out and purchased the items that came in my June Birchbox.  I don't know much about higher-end beauty, and, even if I wanted to splurge on a more expensive product, I wouldn't know how to spend those dollars.  I may save my pennies and treat myself to the Vasanti Cosmetics BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator or the Marcelle BB Cream Garden Glow, or I may ask for one for my birthday or Christmas.  Those two products in particular really stood out as exceptional.  
4. Get Points and Rewards:  Birchbox Points make it even easier to save money and indulge yourself more.  You earn 1 point for every $1 you spend in the Birchbox Shop; you earn 50 points for every friend you invite who purchases a personal Birchbox subscription; and you earn 10 points for each review you leave on samples you've received. 100 Birchbox Points can be redeemed for $10 in the Birchbox Shop.  I just joined this month, and, after purchasing my box and reviewing all the products that came in it, I already have 100 points- my first $10 reward.  How easy is that?
5. Makes a Great Gift:  I would have been thrilled to receive a Birchbox subscription as a gift, and I've already given a subscription to one of my best friends.  You can give subscriptions of three, six, or twelve months, and your gift purchases also earns points for you.  

If you'd like to try Birchbox too, be a dear and subscribe through my link.  It won't cost you anything, and you'll gift me with a few points towards Birchbox rewards.

*This post contains referral links.  If you sign up for Birchbox or ipsy through the links I may receive points towards future purchases.  This is not a sponsored post.