July 2014 #Birchbox Unboxing - #Powerup

I got my July 2014 Birchbox a few days ago and filmed the video right away! This month's box is a collaboration with Women's Health Magazine and the theme is Power Up. Check out what I got this month and let me know what you think.
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April 2013 Birchbox And Women's Health (Unboxing)

I got my Birchbox yesterday and opened it up right away. And I filmed my Unboxing with my iPhone since I'm in need of a camera.  Anyway, here's what I got and I'm satisfied with it. Check out the video and feel free to comment, rate, and subscribe. 
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Caudalie Divine Oil - 0.1 oz vial
retails for $9-49
Very light all-over oil with slight floral scent

Nexxus Youth Renewal Rejuvenating Elixir-0.14oz
Full-size retails for $20.99
I tested this on a small piece of dry hair. It felt nice going on  and added a little shine.  This is a tiny vial though and I have a bunch of hair. So I doubt I'll be able to test it all-over my head. We'll see.


Strivectin Eye Concentrate for wrinkles - 0.25oz tube
Full-size retails for $65
This is a very generous tube. I'll add it to my eyecream sample collection. I'll won't need to by eye cream for a while. 

Weleda Body Lotion - 3 samples 

Full retails for $16.50
I've tried Weleda body lotion before and I like them. They moisturize well and have a medium-light consistency. My fave scents are the pomegranate and sea buckthorn. 

Youngblood Anti-shine Mattifier - 0.05oz sample
Full-size retails for $36
This is a balm type of mattifier that you smooth over shiny areas. 
Seems to work well. I'll see if the mattifying results last don't turn in to oil like some of the other balm-like mattifiers I have tried. 

One Year Subscription for Women's Health Magazine
(valued at $9.99)
I have not subscribed to a magazine in a while, so it will be nice to get this in the mail


Check some of my  Birchbox Unboxings

January 2013
December 2012
November 2012
October 2012
September 2012
August Birchbox 2012
Glamour Birchbox July

My Fave Workouts

My favorite workout dvds of the moment are from Women's Health Magazine (womenshealthmag.com). There is the Total Workout in Ten which have 10 minute routines each of cardio, upper body strength, lower body strength, and flexibility/balance. There is also a bonus core strength segment. I like this format because it allows you to customize your workout. You can do one ten minute routine (if you're feeling lazy, or dont have time) or build the routines to workout your whole body. I find the intensity of these routines to be moderate. They are not too hard but if you never workout it will be difficult. Three pound hand weights are used for this dvd but I use 5 lbs dumbells. The bonus core power segment requires a balance ball.

My other favorite is the Ultimate Fat Burn which claims to burn up to 500 calories. It also claims to rev up your metabolism-so you are burning calories when you're resting. This workout combines two cardio blasts and two strength training blasts. There is also a warm up and a cool down stretch session. I would say this workout also has a moderate intensity level. Though the stronger you get the easier it will become. And I defintely have become stronger with these workouts. Three pounds hand weights are used for this workout.

The trainer on both dvds is Amy Dixon who I find very easy to workout with. She is not too over the top, corny, super- hyped, or annoyingly smiley like other trainers -but still manages to motivate. There are also 6 or 7 other participants working out with her. One of these ladies perfom easier or modified versions of some of the moves. I find this helpful for those times I don't have as much energy.

I bought both of my dvds from Amazon.com but I am sure they can be found at other video retailers.