In addition to Birchbox's monthly subscription service, which sends members deluxe beauty samples for $10 a month, they sometimes send extra products to certain pre-qualified participants. This month, I received an extra box with five fairly large samples from Vichy, "the #1 selling skincare brand in European pharmacies." I was pleased to learn that I was selected to get this bonus, especially because I was a little disappointed with the quality of my February Birchbox samples. Thanks for the extras, Birchbox and Vichy!
Vichy products are paraben-free (here's why that matters), allergy tested, and relatively inexpensive. The fullsize products are available for purchase on Vichy's website. They're also offering a special for Birchbox customers: 4 free travel size samples, vichy cosmetics bag, and free shipping on orders $35 or more. Just enter this code: BIRCHBOX.
Vichy products are paraben-free (here's why that matters), allergy tested, and relatively inexpensive. The fullsize products are available for purchase on Vichy's website. They're also offering a special for Birchbox customers: 4 free travel size samples, vichy cosmetics bag, and free shipping on orders $35 or more. Just enter this code: BIRCHBOX.
Here's a brief summary of the products I got (pictured from left to right) and my first impressions of each:
CelluDestock (Intensive Treatment for the Appearance of Cellulite) - $39.50 - : This is the only product I haven't tried yet. And, to be honest, I'm skeptical of anything that claims to affect cellulite in any way at all. Seems a little like hocus pocus to me, but we'll see. Stay tuned for more on this one.
Pureté Thermale (3-in-1 One Step Cleanser) - $19.50 - : Basically this is an all-purpose cleanser. I apply it with a cotton pad and rinse with warm water. It smells great and does a great job of removing makeup and oil. It feels very gentle and leaves my skin feeling VERY soft. I would definitely consider purchasing the full-size tube.
Pureté Thermale (Soothing Eye MakeUp Remover For Sensitive Eyes) - $16.50 - : This is the Vichy product I am most impressed with so far. I have a hard time finding great eye makeup removers that don't irritate my eyes, aren't oily, and still work well. This one fits the bill. It does a great job of taking off water-proof eyeliner, mascara, and even false eyelashes, and it doesn't hurt my eyes or sensative eye-area skin. It does take a liberal amount of product to get the best results, but then again, I wear a liberal amount of eye makeup. ;) I will most likely be purchasing this in the future.
Aqualia Thermal (Cream Fortifying & Soothing 24Hr Hydrating Care) - $29.95 - & LiftActiv with Rhamnose 5% Night - $49.00 - : I decided to combine the reviews for these two creams because I had pretty much the same thing to say about each. One is a daily moisturizer and the other is a night cream. Both went on smoothly and left my skin feeling very soft. I haven't used either long enough to notice real results, but I was pleased with the first impressions left by both products. However, given the cost of the creams and the abundance of similar products currently on my vanity, I probably will hold off on buying these for now.
CelluDestock (Intensive Treatment for the Appearance of Cellulite) - $39.50 - : This is the only product I haven't tried yet. And, to be honest, I'm skeptical of anything that claims to affect cellulite in any way at all. Seems a little like hocus pocus to me, but we'll see. Stay tuned for more on this one.
Pureté Thermale (3-in-1 One Step Cleanser) - $19.50 - : Basically this is an all-purpose cleanser. I apply it with a cotton pad and rinse with warm water. It smells great and does a great job of removing makeup and oil. It feels very gentle and leaves my skin feeling VERY soft. I would definitely consider purchasing the full-size tube.
Pureté Thermale (Soothing Eye MakeUp Remover For Sensitive Eyes) - $16.50 - : This is the Vichy product I am most impressed with so far. I have a hard time finding great eye makeup removers that don't irritate my eyes, aren't oily, and still work well. This one fits the bill. It does a great job of taking off water-proof eyeliner, mascara, and even false eyelashes, and it doesn't hurt my eyes or sensative eye-area skin. It does take a liberal amount of product to get the best results, but then again, I wear a liberal amount of eye makeup. ;) I will most likely be purchasing this in the future.
Aqualia Thermal (Cream Fortifying & Soothing 24Hr Hydrating Care) - $29.95 - & LiftActiv with Rhamnose 5% Night - $49.00 - : I decided to combine the reviews for these two creams because I had pretty much the same thing to say about each. One is a daily moisturizer and the other is a night cream. Both went on smoothly and left my skin feeling very soft. I haven't used either long enough to notice real results, but I was pleased with the first impressions left by both products. However, given the cost of the creams and the abundance of similar products currently on my vanity, I probably will hold off on buying these for now.
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