When Birchbox introduced the option to select a curated feature box, I was both intrigued yet hesitant. I liked getting my five little surprises in the mail, but the power to choose?

Given that the first feature box was a collaboration with The Everygirl, I wanted to at least try this newness…

August | The Everygirl

Acure Organics Brightening Facial Scrub

Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect

Not Soap, Radio Body Wash

Benefit They’re Real! Push-Up Liner

Harvey Prince Hello 

September | Fashionista

Macadamia Professional Flawless Cleansing Conditioner 

Naobay Body Radiance Lotion

Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Supreme Mascara

dr. brandt Exclusive Clean Up Nice Kit

Cynthia Rowley Beauty Eyeliner

October | Laggies

Vasanti BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator, Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle, TOCCA Crema da Mano Luxe, ModelCo Power Lash Long Wear Black Mascara, SAGE + fasten Onward Eau de Parfum

November | Buzz Feed Life

Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips, amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo, Greenleaf Candle, Mirenesse iCurl Secret Weapon 24 Hour Mascara, Dr. Jart+ Pore Minimalist Mask

DecemberCamille Beckman Body Butter, BORGHESE Splendore Brightening Makeup, Beauty Protector Protect & Oil, Mirenesse Mattifinity Lip Rouge, Royal Apothic Cuppa Cuppa Firming Tea Treatment Mask

I could have sworn for December I had selected the featured box. After getting over my initial disappointment, I found that I actually liked the products I ended up getting even better.

Of course when the time can to renew my subscription, I had to! I mean, I have already purchased two full sized products from the lot, and they are currently in heavy rotation.

My January box should be arriving soon and come with a little something plus…