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November Birchbox Review: What’s Worth it and What’s Not

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at JMU chapter.

1. Benefit Cosmetics: They’re Real! Lengthening Mascara

I have tried a lot of different mascaras from Mac, to L’Oreal to Essence mascara and this was definitely not a stand out. It is still a good mascara, it does lengthen and volumize like it says it will but it is not very dramatic. This would be a great mascara for more of a subtle, natural look but I prefer more of a dramatic result. Not Worth It.

 

2. Love Of Color: Glow Squad Quad Single Shade in Bubbly

So I have been on the hunt for a new highlighter, I have been using the same Urban Decay Trio for years and wanted to try something different. At first, I swatched this highlighter and was pretty disappointed because it was barely there, then I decided to try it as a base before powder highlighter for my makeup and was surprised at how pretty it looked when its builded up. When it is builded up it has the finish of glowing instead of sparkling and feels very smooth and creamy. Worth It.

 

3. Too Cool For School: All-in-One Egg Mellow Cream 5-in-1 Firming Moisturizer

 

 

I don’t know a ton about moisturizers and lotions except for the fact that my favorite is Smoothie Star Body Milk. What I mainly pay attention to is how it smells, feels and if it works. For smell it is not particularly pleasant but is not bad either, just not something I would prefer to smell like. It is a very thick cream however and it did work well. Not Worth It.

 

4. Air Repair: Protect + Prevent Hydrating Serum

 

I really enjoyed this serum. The smell and feel Is very nice, it is clean and light. I put a few drops on my face and neck like the instructions said and it spread nicely and my skin felt soft afterwards. Worth It.

 

5. Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask

 

This hair mask is really great. It has a great smell, the consistency is nice and thick for a deep conditioner and it does not feel super oily. It left my hair feeling very soft and fresh, and stays that way for several days after. Worth It.

Hi I'm Sydney! I'm 18 and from Newport News Virginia. I am a health sciences major with a minor in Pre-Medicine. My favorite foods are cheeseburgers, chocolate milkshakes and market salads from chick-fila! In my free time I like to hang out with friends, shop at Forever 21 and watch Shameless on Netflix.
School of Media Arts and Design student with a concentration in Interactive Design. Campus Correspondent for the JMU chapter of Her Campus, Campus Coordinator for Rent the Runway on Campus, and Social Media Marketing Intern for Auntie Anne's.