Birchbox “Fresh Start” Limited Edition Box Review + Giveaway

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Cost: Monthly Subscription: $10/month.  Fresh Start Limited Edition Box: $42 (one-time purchase)
Ships To: United States. However France, Spain and the UK also have their own Birchbox subscriptions.
Coupon Code: Shop: Try “welcomeoffer20”, “mobile20”, “take20off” or “comeback20” for 20% off your shop purchase.  And don’t forget to add a Mystery Sample Pack to your cart with your $35+ shop purchase!
Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box
Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box

My Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box arrived yesterday.  I have trouble resisting Limited Edition boxes and Birchbox always has such great ones.

If you haven’t heard about it yet, the Birchbox Fresh Start Box is $42 and is a one-time purchase Limited Edition box.  It’s totally separate from the $10 monthly subscription box and was just released a few days ago.

Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box
The Box

There are many things I love about Birchbox, but one of them is there extremely fast Shop shipping.  I ordered this box on the 13th and it arrived just a few days later via USPS.

Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box
The Fresh Start Box
Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box
First Look

Birchbox always releases the contents of their Limited Edition boxes when they go on sale so while opening them isn’t a surprise, it is always fun. The boxes are always brightly colored with fun patterns and designs.

Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box
The Information Card

The Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box includes healthy picks to refresh your skin, body and hair, plus stylish wellness items to motivate you through early morning sweat-sessions and marathon-length workdays.  Here is what was inside:

~Bombas Ankle Socks ($9): I love Bombas socks! I have received them in a boxes other boxes and B has actually gotten some in his Men’s Birchbox boxes. They are great socks and we both are big fans. I should also mention that Bombas donates ones pair of socks for every pair sold. Oh and that they were on Shark Tank and got a deal with Daymond John.

Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box
Bombas Ankle Socks

~Juice Beauty® GREEN APPLE™ Age Defy Hand Cream ($12): This is my favorite of all the products in the Juice Beauty line. This cream works great and it smells amazing.

Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box
Juice Beauty® GREEN APPLE™ Age Defy Hand Cream

~KOR Water AURA Water Bottle ($9.95): B actually received a Kor water bottle in a Men’s Limited Edition Birchbox a few months back which I have now stolen. This one is a tad smaller, but it’s pink so I like it even better (the other one we have is blue). I can’t figure out what it is about it that I like about this bottle so much, but it’s great.

Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box
KOR Water AURA Water Bottle

~FIG+YARROW Healing Salve ($5.88): This salve can be used for just about anything. From super dry patches to razor burn, this works.

Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box
FIG+YARROW Healing Salve

~ILIA Lip Gloss (The Butterfly And I) ($24): This gloss is made from coconut oil and shea butter.  The color is fantastic and it’s not sticky at all.

Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box
ILIA Lip Gloss (The Butterfly And I)

~Mullein & Sparrow Pink Himalayan Bath Salts (~$6): I was a little taken aback by how strong these salts smelled, but it wasn’t a bad smell.  Just a strong floral.  I think a little of these will go a long way.

Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box
Mullein & Sparrow Pink Himalayan Bath Salts

~Vapour Organic Beauty Aura Multi-Use Blush (Courtesan) ($22.50): Love this!  It’s a multi-use pigment for your cheeks, lips and eyes.  The color is perfect and it blends in well.

Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box
Vapour Organic Beauty Aura Multi-Use Blush (Courtesan)

~yarok FEED YOUR ENDS Leave-In Conditioner ($9.90): I can’t remember what box I have received this in (maybe Yuzen?), but I have some and it’s great.  I love that it’s a leave-in product and it makes your hair smell great!

Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box
yarok FEED YOUR ENDS Leave-In Conditioner

All totaled I came up with an estimated value of $99.23 for the Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition Box.  The website shows a value of $107, but I estimated a few items which likely accounts for the variance.  I thought this was a fantastic limited edition box and it was a great deal.  Totally worth it to me.  If you are thinking about ordering you can use one of the following coupon codes to make it an even better deal:

~”SAMPLEBAG” to get a free Mystery Sample Bag with your $75+ Shop purchase.
~”AMIKACLIPLESS” to get a free amika (Mod)ern Curler + Clutch with your $150+ Shop purchase.
~”FRENDS” to get a free Frends Ella Headphones in Gold with your $150+ Shop purchase.
~”ISTANBULSET“, “CURACAOSET“, or “LISBONSET” to get a free La Mer Wish Bracelet Trio with your $55+ Shop purchase. (I opted for the Curaco Set with my order).
~”COMEBACK20“, “TAKE20OFF” or “MOBILE20”, “WELCOMEOFFER20″ to save 20% off your order.  These may or may not work depending on if you have used them in the past, but they are worth a try!

Don’t forget that you can add a Mystery Sample Pack to your cart on ALL orders of $35+ as well.  Here is the pack I received with my order:

Birchbox Mystery Sample Pack
Birchbox Mystery Sample Pack

And if you just want to try your luck at winning a Birchbox Fresh Start Limited Edition box, here you go!  You know the drill.  Just read the official rules, enter in Rafflecopter below and you’ll be set.
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Jennifer is the author and founder of Subscription Box Ramblings. She first discovered subscription boxes in 2012 and has been addicted since. Current favorites include CAUSEBOX, Boxycharm and Beachly!

This Post Has 123 Comments

  1. Jaime

    I love me some Zumba!

  2. Beth

    I hate working out. But I’ve always had the best results with kettle bell workouts, so I’d say thats probably my favorite!

  3. Tara

    I love kickboxing! Just need to motivate myself to do it more!

  4. Jen Partridge Kiley

    Sex 🙂

  5. Sneaky Burrito

    Lately, FocusT25 has been my favorite. It’s tough, but it works and it’s over in less than 30 minutes.

  6. emiie

    My favorite is pilates 😉

  7. Courtney C

    Zumba, piyo, and body pump!

  8. allison

    kickboxing

  9. Lori

    Riding bike and walking

  10. Candace

    Pilates

  11. latanya t

    zumba or dancing

  12. Karen

    I’m 32 weeks pregnant right now so I’m not really doing much working out, but I used to “enjoy” doing Jillian’s 30 day shred video.

  13. Kristin

    yoga

  14. Carrie

    I love Birchbox, great box

  15. wendy

    Zumba if I have to pick, but I love yoga and just a walk in the woods too!

  16. Pilar Buford

    Spin classes

  17. Elizabeth

    I love kettlebells

  18. MarylandJill

    Yoga, but I don’t do it nearly often enough!

  19. Gina H

    Favorite work out…umm, does lifting [my wine glass] count?

  20. Jennifer Donahue

    Looks like an amazing box! My favorite workout is anything by Les Mills.

  21. Maria

    Yoga & Tai Chi

  22. Hailey

    I love Zumba and hiking!

  23. KV

    I like Zumba.

  24. Kristin McCann

    Running!!

  25. cheryltravels

    walking!

  26. Kelsey

    Jogging!

  27. Lori K

    I like taking a nice long walk! (boring, but true)

  28. Mandy B

    Running

  29. Gina Lacks

    I love to walk!

  30. Ashley Cabell

    I love running, squats and doing crunches.

  31. Laura

    I love zumba!

  32. Shawn

    I’m not a “workout” fan, but I love swimming or bicycling.

  33. Maura

    Zumba or at home, P90X

  34. Caitlin Cordero

    I just love taking walks with my little one (in his stroller). For me that’s a lot more doable than going to the gym and finding childcare.

  35. Soon Perez

    Walking!

  36. Crystal LS

    My favorite work out is something chill where I can let my mind wonder. Like yoga or walking.

  37. Dasha

    Dancing!

  38. Margo

    Yoga

  39. Ake

    Nothing beat a good run.

  40. Paige

    Zumba for sure! So I need that water bottle and those socks! 🙂

  41. Kristine

    My favorite “workout” is Just Dance on the Wii with my kids.

  42. Julianna

    Pilates all the way

  43. Emily

    Yoga, it keeps me sane.

  44. Jill

    Dancing!

  45. Tabitha

    My fave workout is Zumba.

  46. Lanie

    Pilates. Though these days it’s more baby and me yoga.

  47. Gina Germane Gallagher

    My favorite workout is Pilates. After that, yoga.

  48. Leana L.

    I like riding my bike the most.

  49. Ricki Marking-Camuto

    Zumba!

  50. Joanne

    I love Zumba!

  51. Sher

    Running, even though it hurts sometimes.

  52. Rebecca

    I love both Zumba and step aerobics! I could never choose which is my favorite between those two!

  53. Nonsense

    I enjoy using the Precor AMT machine. Good cardio with some leg work, too.

  54. S

    Hot Yoga!

  55. ERIN DAVIS

    I am loving the Tone it Up YouTube videos. Cardio, arms, and full body workouts.

  56. irielle

    Dancing!

  57. Breanne

    Zumba!

  58. Wehaf

    I love tabata workouts best.

  59. SuzeeLauren

    I love anything involving my rebounder!

  60. Diana Vuong

    I like swimming and yoga.

  61. cindy

    Walking

  62. Cheryl

    Zumba and good old fashion walking/running!

  63. Julie

    Walking!

  64. katrina

    Yoga!

  65. Wendy

    Running on the elliptical!

  66. terri s

    I love walking outside and stationary bike. I do have a few different videos but sadly don’t use them often enough.

  67. Rose D.

    Running and Pilates!

  68. Kayla Newkirk

    I love T25 by beachbody! It’s quick but it’s a great hard workout.

  69. Jamie

    I used to love yoga, but I haven’t done it in so long, I really need to get back into it. My brother gave me an adjustable kettle bell thing from bed bath and beyond and I’m thinking I need to start using it asap! What is your favorite workout?

  70. Valerie

    Yoga or running. It’s a toss up.

  71. Brenda Disimone

    zumba

  72. Jenn Logan

    Pilates or yoga!

  73. Kelsey Parsons

    I love barre classes. Gives you a nice mixture of everything but doesn?t make me want to pass out. 🙂

  74. Sarah B

    currently its yoga and barre classes

  75. Erin

    Walking!

  76. Izzy Dasti

    Love my Yoga!

  77. Rebecca Brewer

    I’ve loved lifting weights with a friend lately.

  78. Alexa

    Yoga, pilates, and walking on sunny days!

  79. Catherine Schmidt

    I love spinning!

  80. Melissa Timm

    walking?.love my fitbit to keep track!

  81. Nicole

    I like Zumba! I also love to hike outside if that counts 😉

  82. Brianna

    My favorite are the ballet beautiful workouts

  83. gary

    I like walking outside

  84. miranda

    I love Pilates

  85. Colleen Boudreau

    I like walking and kettlebells.

  86. laroyal06

    I love doing HITT workouts b/c you see results fast!!

  87. Stacey

    I love rock climbing! I prefer outdoor, but since it is a little chilly I’m hitting the climbing gym 🙂

  88. Angela P

    I don’t really have a workout routine.. but I really like the elliptical.

  89. bisexual narwhal

    Zumba! And just plain weight lifting – I love feeling my muscles grow!

  90. Anna

    Swimming!

  91. chelsea hesekiel

    Yoga

  92. Jill Banks Geraci

    Spinning classes.

  93. Jennifer Holzmeyer Louthan

    Does running after 2 little boys count? That is pretty much my whole workout routine now. LOL

  94. Kristy

    When I do work out I enjoy a barre class or yoga

  95. Jasujo

    Zumba! 🙂

  96. Sarah Leppert

    Anything with my pups.

  97. Katherine M

    Yoga and barre! The elliptical machine works too.

  98. Christine Fortes

    Zumba

  99. Stacey

    Ah! Comments are working now 😀 My favorite workout is Pound Rockout Workout. 🙂

    1. theramblingjen

      I wonder what was up?? I haven’t switched anything!

  100. Jessica

    The giant handle on that water bottle looks so conveniant!

  101. Alicia N

    My favorite work out is the elliptical but I have done some zumba classes that were really fun!

  102. Tessa

    Good, old-fashioned jogging is my favorite workout! Sometimes I even carry weights and do arm curls while I run 🙂

  103. Angela S

    Rowing

  104. stephanie klawiter

    the one day fat blast video !!

  105. Danielle Benson

    My favorite workout is running!

  106. SUE

    My favorite way to workout is hot yoga.

  107. Sarah

    I like walking with my dogs!

  108. Rachel

    Looks great!

  109. Rachel

    I love pilates

  110. Dana

    pilates and barre classes

  111. Nicole Tetrev

    Ellipcticla

  112. Gail

    Routine of crunches, leg and arm lifts

  113. Tasha Watson

    yoga

  114. Diane F

    Walking on treadmill

  115. Sarah d

    Running!

  116. Jennifer Pittman

    My favorite workout is walking, mostly because no excuses why you cannot do it anywhere.

  117. meganngu

    Ab workouts!

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