One of the latest trends are sample subscription services. You pay a monthly or annual fee, usually pretty reasonable, and you get sent monthly samples of products. I have seen these subscription services for both beauty and food products, and I am sure other types of products have them as well. I decided I wanted to try one out, to see if it was worthwhile.
After looking around, I decided to try the Birchbox. First thing first, the fee is $10 a month, and no shipping charges. Your box contains about 5 product samples. And these are not just any old drugstore beauty products, these are luxurious, premium beauty products. Also, they do not just ship you these samples and say, off you go. Their website is packed with information about all the samples, including videos and tutorials. You can shop for the products from the samples right on their website as well; the shopping sections includes thorough information about each product.
Yesterday, I got my first Birchbox. I was really excited! When I saw the pink shipping box on my doorstep, I may have squealed a little. I opened the shipping package, and saw the box inside. As I opened it, I felt like I was getting a present, it was so nicely packaged. And the samples, oh my! Already, I am in love! My box contained products worth well over my subscription fee. And because I filled out a beauty profile on the website, my box contained products specifically for me. Some products are sent to all subscribers, and some products are customized.
I have decided to review a couple of the products I get each month, so keep an eye out. In the mean time, consider this a glowing review of the Birchbox program. If you love beauty, and love to try to new products, I highly recommend you join Birchbox. It is well worth the monthly fee.
