Birchbox

Who doesn't love sampling products? If you haven't heard of Birchbox already, you'll definitely want to check it out! Birchbox was founded in Boston on the foundation that everyone loves to sample products and get reviews from friends. For just $10/month, subscribers will receive 4-5 samples a month based on your customized grooming/beauty profile. Their product samples range from make-up to skincare products to hair products, and their brands range from Benefit to Kiehl's to Bvlgari. The great thing about having a customized profile is that the samples are catered to you. I have shoeboxes full of product samples at home, and I haven't touched half of them because I either don't use that type of product, or it's not meant for my skin type. They also recently just launched their Men's line for $20/month.

I'm expecting my first box soon, and I can't wait! In the meantime, I'll be keeping myself busy reading up on their blog and their tutorials posted on the website :)

 Co-Founders Katia and Hayley

Read their featured article in the January issue of the Improper Bostonian here