Birchbox Man: November 2012

Birchbox Man · $20/mo

Another BB Man — a little late, but better late than never! This box is all about simplifying and supporting Movember, though not everything here represents those two things. Oh well!

Firstly is the American Crew Post-Shave Cooling Lotion — this is sure to be a hit especially because of how much Richard still loves the Kiehl's Brushless Shave Cream (which also contains menthol). The even cooler thing about this American Crew lotion is that it can also be used as a daily moisturizer! 

The EVOLUTIONMAN Wash & Buff is a handy little face scrub which exfoliates and removes dead skin cells with tiny microbeads. It's not supposed to cause any irritation to the skin which is a definite plus.

The Créme Styler by TOWELDRY (what is with these all caps brand names?!) is a lightweight styler that you warm up in your hands and use to style as desired. It's supposed to be long-lasting and contains keratin and organic wax, so we'll see how it goes!

Next up is a cute little card holder by Old Calgary. BB Man calls this a wallet but yeah, no, definitely not a wallet. There is no way Richard could put his cards and cash in here so I'm going with card holder. Either way it's adorable and awesome for days out when you don't want to lug around a big fat leather wallet. 

Last but not least is the John Varvatos Artisan Eau de Toilette. It's got a citrus-y scent — something I'm not used to smelling in colognes and perfumes, but really lovely none the less. 

All in all this was a great box. Doesn't beat the whiskey stones from last month (which we've been putting to good use), but still awesome! What do you guys think? Have you/your man signed up for this box yet? 

Birchbox Man: October 2012

Birchbox Man · $20/mo

This months BB Man is pretty badass if I do say so myself (Richard thinks so too ;). When I took the package out of the mailbox I was like "why the hell is this so heavy?!". I now know why.

First up are the Teroforma Whisky Stones — how awesome are these? They're one of those things that I've looked at/considered buying for Richard but never did. Luckily we're now the proud owners of six which means no more watered-down bourbon! They come with a cute little pouch to keep them in and a set of instructions so we can be sure we're using them correctly (can you really go wrong?).

Going along with the theme of alcoholic beverages, he also received a BB Man jigger — another thing we've thought about buying but never have. Precisely poured cocktails here we come! They also included a $10 gift card (not pictured) to Caskers, a craft spirits website, which I thought was a nice touch.

As with every other box, there are some everyday skincare/lifestyle products thrown in as well. This month is:

• Samples of Nickel Super Clean Scrubbing Gel, Super Speed Moisturizer, and Morning After Rescue Gel — all products are spa quality and should be interesting to try.
• Cartier Déclaration Eau De Toilette — A citrusy but musky scent which I've fallen in love with and seems perfect for the fall season. 
• Borghese Fango Delicato — A mud face mask rich in minerals for delicate dry skin. We all know how much Richard loves face-masks so this is a pretty foolproof item!
• The Art of Shaving Unscented Pre-Shave Oil (not pictured) — This kind of got lost under the other stuff so I forgot to take a photo (and to be fair I'm really not bothered). We have a few samples of this in the house and Richard is a bit meh on the whole Art of Shaving brand, so it's whatever!

What do you guys think of this months box from Birchbox Man? Totally loving all the drink making goodies!

Birchbox Man: September 2012

Another month, another men's Birchbox. It's kind of nice that not only Richard looks forward to getting these, but I do as well. I'm still really in love with the idea of a beauty box for men considering that there are many guys out there who do spend time on themselves.

The MeUndies that was in this box couldn't have been anymore hilarious/awesome/perfect. Who would have thought to put a pair of boxer-briefs in this box? Richard has this love for undergarments (socks included) so he was pretty excited about these. They're ridiculously soft, thin, and there's no annoying tag. Win!

The Bálla Powder was something I found interesting. It's a manly-scented talcum powder that you can put anywhere to stop odor and perspiration; "feet, underarms, nether regions — for dryness and comfort" as the card says. Use as you wish, I suppose!

Oribe isn't a new brand within the men's Birchbox — we saw their stuff in the August box as well. This Créme can work with dry or wet hair, giving texture, definition, and a flexible hold. Richard usually uses clays and waxes, but I'll see if I can get him to try this baby out. Next up is the ZIRH Clean Face Wash which is right up his alley as we've spent a liiiiittle too much at Kiehl's this month on skincare (oops!). You're supposed to massage it on damp skin and it'll help clear out dead skin and dirt — gross, but awesome.

Last but definitely not least is the BVLGARI MAN Eau De Toilette. It's definitely a bit musky for my taste, but I still think it's a really gorgeous scent. It's got vetiver and bergamot which gives a manly but sweet scent all at the same time. It smells a bit rich, like old money type men, but I definitely think this would be a nice addition to the sweeter scents Richard usually goes for.

So that's that! Another amazing Birchbox for the men in our lives. What do you guys think of this months box?

Birchbox Man: August 2012

I've got to give it to Birchbox — they're killing it when it comes to the mens boxes! This month Richard got some pretty good stuff. 

The t-shirt is from Barking Irons; it's amazingly soft and is this really awesome grey color. They say it's "vintage fit with short, angled sleeves" but other than the sleeves it seems like a pretty normal tee to me!  It's $46 for a two-pack of these shirts so getting one in a $20 Birchbox? Worth it. Next up is the Oribe Ultra Gentle Shampoo and Conditioner which Richard has yet to try but from the looks of it they seem pretty good, especially because they're gentle and hopefully gentle enough for sensitive skin.

As per each Birchbox he's recieved so far, there were some things wrapped in some green paper with a Birchbox sticker-type thing holding it together. Inside we found three pretty awesome little products. 

Richard's not much of a lip balm person but he has enjoyed using the C.O. BIGELOW's My Favorite Lip Balm. It's got shea butter and almond oil and isn't too thick or greasy on the lips aka perfect for men. The Marvis Classic Mint Toothpaste is bomb. Seriously. I tried this and love it and am honestly considering purchasing it. Not only is the package all vintage and badass, but the toothpaste is so good that the sample is already gone. The last thing in the box this month was Kiehl's Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream. Kiehl's is a pretty great brand when it comes to skincare so this seems like a pretty great product. It's a menthol-infused cream which means you'll get a nice cool shave (literally).

What do you guys think about these products? Have you signed up for Birchbox Men yet? 

Birchbox Man: July 2012

Birchbox Man · $20/mo

Stuff for guys on a women's beauty/style blog. Really? I mean, really? YES REALLY.

We can't forget the fact that I'm married to a man that does like to indulge in skincare and haircare products quite often, so I kind of feel the need to write about it (and why not!?).

I have to admit straight away that I am 10000% more impressed with this box than I was with mine (/sob). Anywho, this pretty little box was filled with some awesome stuff. As you can see we've got some Benta Berry G-1 Super Moisturizing Face Cream, John Allen's Shave Slickwater — two pretty badass products from what I can tell. In the neatly wrapped package, there was a Supersmile Whitening System, and not pictured were the Cordies and the Wrapster from Quirky.

I've got to give it to Birchbox, they definitely packed this full of stuff Richard would be (and is) interested in trying and using. I'm really excited that there is now a beauty box for men that actually caters to the guys likes and needs. The questionnaire he had to fill out while signing up was fun and they really hit the nail on the head with picking things he'd like. Bravo, Birchbox. Now if you could only get mine sorted out :)

What do you guys think of this box? Are you interested in seeing more stuff for men? Would the guys in your lives enjoy something like this?