May 2014 Birchbox Review (Freewheeling)

May's Birchbox was unfortunately rather disappointing for me this month.  I wasn't very excited by the products and samples I received this month.

Here is a video of my Birchbox opening, or just continue on to read my review!

My favorite item from May's Birchbox is the Shea Butter Lip Balm from Pixi. Its a dual-purpose balm that hydrates with shea butter while giving your lips a pretty wash of color. I got the Coral Crush shade, and I like it a lot!  Not a color I may have normally chosen, but I like it. It is a lovely summer color that is a little bolder than what I am used to.  It retails for $8.  (The color is brighter in person than in the picture)

I also got CoTZ Face Natural Skin Tone SPF 40.  $20 for a full-size.  This is an oil-free mineral sunscreen that blends in sheer for a matte finish. I will certainly be able to use this now that spring has finally arrived in Wisconsin!  I just wish the sample size wasn't so small!

The Lifestyle Extra in the Birchbox is the Greenleaf Candle Co. in First Blush.  A full-size candle goes for $17.  I unfortunately do not really use candles, so this will likely be something I give someone else. It is a lovely scented candle!

The final two items in the Birchbox were disappointing.  I unchecked the "Haircare products" box on my Birchbox account awhile ago, and yet I still received Shampoo and Conditioner....boring.  I got the Beauty Protector Protect & Shampoo and Protect & Condition.  Full sizes are $21.95.  I keep getting hair care products in my Birchbox, and I'm just not really interested in them.  Oh well.

So, overall not a very exciting box in my opinion.  How did you like your Birchbox?

What was your favorite product this month?