From the Magazine

May 2013: Editor’s Letter

May 2013: Editor’s Letter

This month’s Birchbox is a return to the days of childhood diaries, only instead of grade-school gossip we’re asking you to share how you experience your monthly samples.

How To: Match Your Scent to Your Outfit

How To: Match Your Scent to Your Outfit

Play matchy-matchy with fragrance and fashion with Joie's debut scent and the perfect summer outfit.

Birchbox Beauty Diaries: Cofounder Edition

Birchbox Beauty Diaries: Cofounder Edition

In honor of this month’s theme, Birchbox's fearless leaders share their daily beauty diaries.

Nail Art Trend Alert: The Statement Toe

Nail Art Trend Alert: The Statement Toe

Here are our four favorite status toe looks for a wow-worthy pedicure.

Peptides: Decoded

Peptides: Decoded

Touted for their skin-firming properties, peptides figure prominently in many skincare products. But what exactly are these ingredients?

Ask Us Anything: SPF

Ask Us Anything: SPF

For this month’s installment of our crowd-sourced feature, we asked our Facebook fans to tell us what they’ve always wanted know about SPF. The questions came rolling in, and we asked three experts to chime in with the answers.

May Launches: Miss Jessie’s, Coola, MAC, YSL, and more

May Launches: Miss Jessie’s, Coola, MAC, YSL, and more

From RiRi-inspired lipstick to tie-dye polish, we’ve tracked down the latest beauty must-haves from our favorite brands.

1 Product, 4 Birchboxers

1 Product, 4 Birchboxers

We picked one product—the versatile Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner—and asked four Birchbox staffers to show us how they use it. Even we were impressed.

Life Lessons from Birchbox Moms

Life Lessons from Birchbox Moms

Vintage photos and time-honored lessons from our favorite people: our mothers.

Salma Hayek: Birchbox Crush

Salma Hayek: Birchbox Crush

The actress-turned-beauty-mogul lets us in on her most surprising beauty tips.

The Product That Changed My Life: Melanie Dunea

The Product That Changed My Life: Melanie Dunea

Author and food world insider Melanie Dunea reveals how "no-shampoo" shampoo transformed her relationship with her curly hair.

5 Ways to Become a Kitchen Goddess (Nigella Would Approve)

5 Ways to Become a Kitchen Goddess (Nigella Would Approve)

We’re no strangers to takeout and popcorn dinners, but we do know our way around the kitchen.

5 Ways to Make the Most of Seasonal Ingredients

5 Ways to Make the Most of Seasonal Ingredients

If you’re a seasonal shopping novice, we've got tips for how to navigate a farmers' market.

Nesting: Small Ways to Personalize Your Home

Nesting: Small Ways to Personalize Your Home

Decorating doesn’t have to be daunting. Here are five ways to personalize and liven up any pad without blowing your paycheck.

Birchbox’s Indispensable Hair Product Glossary

Birchbox’s Indispensable Hair Product Glossary

How is anyone supposed to know the difference between a mousse, a crème, a mask, and a kabillion other formulas?