Birchbox Special Holiday Perks

The Birchbox Holiday Shop is loaded with limited-time holiday perks (valid through November 28). These perks include promo codes, gifts with purchase and sweepstakes. 

Birchbox will be uploading new perks every day this week, so keep an eye out for the following "Holiday Perk" logo in the Birchbox Holiday Shop: 

To help minimize the amount of time that you spend online shopping, I've compiled the perks that I've found! I listed these promo codes to the best of my ability, so please let me know if you notice any mistakes. Also, although I personally checked all of these codes at checkout, I can not guarantee that they will be in stock when you make your next purchase. If you have any promo codes to share, or if any of the listed codes have expired, please let me know and I'll update the post.

New York Fashion Week Haul: Allure, Birchbox, and People Style Watch

New York Fashion Week (NYFW) wrapped up a few days ago. There were a handful of NYFW events that were open to the public. I was fortunate enough to attend 3 NYFW events - Birchbox local, Allure lounge and People Style Watch. Here are the freebies from those events:

Freebies from New York Fashion Week 2013 

Birchbox September 2013 Spoilers!

image from Birchbox

September will be Birchbox's third anniversary! To help celebrate, Birchbox will surprise 100 subscribers with an envelope that contains 1,000 Birchbox points (worth $100 in the Birchbox online shop).

*Spoiler alert*

Skincare Stash: Moisturizers with SPF Inventory

This post is solely on my stash of moisturizers that contain SPF. I'll write separate posts for exfoliators, masks, non-SPF containing moisturizers and other skincare products. For reference, I have acne-prone, combination-oily skin. 

I would like to age gracefully, so moisturizers that contain broad-spectrum SPF have become a regular part of my morning skincare routine. I like to use moisturizers that contain SPF because that eliminates a step in my morning routine. On a side note, I am relieved to see that I am not hoarding products in this particular skincare category (unlike my ridiculous stash of cleansers, serums and eye creams).

My morning skincare step-wise routine:
1. Cleanser
2. Toner
3. Serum
4. Eye cream
5. Moisturizer with SPF

Skincare Stash: Eye Cream

This post is solely on my stash of eye creams. I'll write separate posts for exfoliators, masks, moisturizers and other skincare products. For reference, I have acne-prone combination-oily skin. 

I would like to age gracefully, so eye creams are a regular part of my skincare routine. Eye creams can address specific skin concerns in the delicate eye area such as puffiness, dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles, dehydration and lack of firmness. I favor eye creams that address puffiness and dark circles.

My morning and evening skincare step-wise routine:
1. Cleanser
2. Toner
3. Serum
4. Eye cream

Free Beauty Haul!

During the month of May, I was lucky enough to attend 4 different beauty events. I get excited about attending these events because I love trying new products and learning about beauty. Complimentary goodie bags were generously given to all guests at these events.

Free beauty haul during May

Birchbox & Joie Summer Shopping Event

This past week, NYC Birchbox subscribers were invited to a summer shopping event hosted by Birchbox and Joie at the Joie Soho boutique. 

folle de joie eau de parfum