Do you guys remember when I used to do Birchbox reviews with you each month? I was a subscriber for close to five years (you can click here to read all of them)! And then I decided to take a break when I realized I was beginning to hoard beauty products and could barely open my beauty junk drawer! But it was SO hard to do. Because let’s be honest…for only $10/mo, what beauty product junkie doesn’t want a surprise in their mailbox each month?!?

At the time, I was also pretty much blogging full-time and could barely keep up with all of the free product being sent my way. So I can’t even tell you how happy it made my heart when I was asked to collaborate with Birchbox again SO many years later. BTW…this blog post is not sponsored but having recently worked with them, I felt compelled to share. Just in case YOU have never heard of Birchbox. Also, if you have a beauty product junkie on your holiday shopping list…GET THEM A SUBSCRIPTION! The perfect easy last minute gift idea is at your fingertips! I was gifted a 6 month subscription and I am BEYOND excited to start getting my Birchbox each month!

My December Birchbox included several “new to me” products as well as a few tried & true brands I know and love. Get the low down on each product below:

KLORANE Eye Patches: Whenever we’re the least bit sleep-deprived, stressed out, dehydrated, or run down, our eyes show it. These soothing under-eye patches are just the little white lie our exhausted eyes need: Each is packed with fast-acting botanicals that make fine lines, dark circles, annoying puffiness, and signs of whatever last night (or last week) was like, fade away.

Sunday Riley C.E.O. Brightening Serum: This serum takes its name from the ingredients it’s formulated with—vitamin C, vitamin E, and a blend of antioxidants—but also truly lives up to its C.E.O. title, working like a boss to brighten, tighten, and plump your complexion. With a potent 15% dose of an oil-soluble version of the brightening savior called tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (a derivative of vitamin C), it addresses signs of aging and gives you a more even-toned complexion. In this format, it can penetrate deep and fast into your skin, so you get instant radiance. And it doesn’t just make your skin look more refined and clearer thanks to saccharide isomerate extract and glycolic acid, it also reduces any redness or irritation with the help of phytosterols, so even sensitive types can use it.

MAC Cosmetics Strobe Cream: Constantly being followed around by a lighting crew to mimic the perfect strobe effect isn’t ideal—a girl can dream, though, right? This skincare-meets-makeup cream helps tired and dull skin look more luminous and achieve that coveted glow—no heavy equipment required. In fact, the vitamin-, green tea-, and botanical-enriched formula is so lightweight that it blends like a dream to give skin a subtle lit-from-within radiance. When worn under makeup, it creates a base for all the products layered on afterward. On days when you’re feeling a little bit more low-maintenance, it can double as your moisturizer or you can layer over your favorite one for a soft luminescence.

Beachwaver Co. Great Barrier Heat Protectant Spray: This hairspray provides a light, flexible hold that’s suitable for all hair types. It’s also formulated with proprietary technology to strengthen strands and create a protective barrier against heat and environmental factors.

Stila Cosmetics HUGE Extreme Lash Mascara: This mascara lengthens, curls, volumizes, and adds rich color without weighing down your lashes. The curved brush mimics your eye shape so it’s easy to grab every lash with a single swipe.

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