Michael’s 5th Birchbox Man box came nearly 2 weeks ago, and I honestly think it’s one of the better boxes he has received thus far. Though there were only four products, one of the four was a clothing item. That’s what’s up!
Before we dive into the May box, let me give you my little Birchbox Man shpeal. Birchbox Man brings tailored shipments of grooming and lifestyle products just for men. No longer just for ladies, back in 2012, Birchbox opened up a whole new world for men, like Michael, looking to up their grooming and lifestyle game.
Birchbox Man is a $20/month subscription, and every month, subscribers receive a curated box of five, grooming, and/or lifestyle samples. From there, decisions can be made if the products are worth the money, and can purchase the full-sized items from their online shop. Like other subscription services, you can earn points that can also be redeemed in the shop. Pretty sweet. You may notice right away that the Birchbox Man box is $10/month more than the women’s version, but from what our experience has been over the past 3 months, the men’s boxes are more lifestyle geared, and include more clothing, gadgets and doo-dads here and there.
So without further ado, here’s what was in May’s Birchbox Man box! The theme is Comeback Story: Brush off the cobwebs and step into spring with garden-fresh scents, shower essentials, and more. Like I said before, there were four items in this month’s box, and each item is described in full with the retail price on the back of the handy-dandy card that comes in each box.
Atelier Cologne Vétiver Fatal – 30 ml / Full size: $80
BIRCHBOX BREAKDOWN: Just as a fine wine evokes a series of different flavors as it breathes, the very best scents evolve throughout the day. Designed by Atelier Cologne fragrance expert Jerome Epinette, Atelier Cologne’s Vétiver goes from fresh citrus grove to cedar forest as it mingles with your body chemistry.
Baxter of California Clay Mask sample / Full size: $18
BIRCHBOX BREAKDOWN: Sometimes your skin needs a deeper clean than your face wash can provide. This mask uses Bentonite clay—which comes from volcanic ash—to scrub out stubborn pores, while mild, white kaolin clay gently exfoliates and stimulates circulation. Antimicrobial Goldenseal extract rids skin of toxins, while avocado oil soothes and hydrates to leave skin healthy and glowing.
English Laundry 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash sample / Full size: $20
BIRCHBOX BREAKDOWN: Steal some extra Zzz’s in the morning with this streamlined routine: A versatile shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in one bottle, it cleans and conditions hair and skin and cuts down on shower time considerably. Its subtly crisp scent will linger all day, reminding you it wasn’t all a dream.
Grover Boxers: $22
BIRCHBOX BREAKDOWN: Gentlemen, the boxer short is back. Like the prize-fighting pants that inspired them, these daily essentials are classic, comfy, and engineered to last through years of stoic service. A soft poplin cotton construction (made in downtown L.A.) features sturdy French seams and rounded hems for a fit that won’t ride, bunch, or constrict. Whatever your ensemble, these featherweight champs will offer a firm foundation.
