By: Marlen Elliot Harrison

Looking for something a little different this Father's Day than the standard single product gift? How about a gift that keeps on giving and introduces Dad to the trendiest and best new grooming products from brands like Kiehls, Clinique and Malin+Goetz?

I joined Birchbox.com a few months ago and have been truly enjoying the range of sample products I receive each month. Considering I might typically spend about $20-$40 a month on shaving/grooming items, I'm happy to spend it on a monthly Birchbox subscription instead; this way I get to experience a variety of products. Every time I receive a new box I feel like it's my birthday!

"[The founders] envisioned a way for customers—just like themselves—to easily and efficiently try, learn about, and purchase beauty products online. They combined monthly deliveries of personalized samples with original editorial and an exciting ecommerce shop. It was easy, efficient, and fun—a monthly delivery of surprise and delight.We shipped our first Birchboxes in September 2010, and soon realized that men needed a better way to shop too. Birchbox Man launched in April 2012 to bring guys tailored shipments of grooming and lifestyle products. Millions of boxes and product matches later, our mission remains the same: to help customers find products they love. We keep that top of mind every single day. Birchbox is headquartered in New York City, with operations in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Belgium." Birchbox.com

You can purchase a monthly subscription and have it sent to your favorite guy (you choose the types of products to be sent) or even purchase a 3 or 6 month gift subscription (the recipient chooses the types of products to be sent). Each month is themed with 4 trial/travel-sized products such as facial cleansers, body washes, or shaving products included in every box along with an additional, trendy accessory or gadget, from flasks, to socks, to earbuds!

So far I've been introduced to impressive products such as Kiehl's Ultimate Man Body Scrub Soap (reviewed HERE),  Malin & Goetz Must-Have B5 Moisturizer (reviewed HERE), and Clinique Charcoal Face Wash (reviewed HERE). With each posted review at Birchbox.com of a product from a current box, I earn 10 points - I receive a $10 credit in the Birchbox shop with every 100 points I earn.

And what a shop! Birchbox makes available for purchase all of the products it includes in monthly boxes. Sometimes they even offer special collection boxes or reduced price items. With over 4 million reviews, it's easy to read about others' experiences with products.

Even if you decide not to be a subscriber, the shop has hundreds of exciting products and exclusive sets for hair, face, body and lifestyle! Check it out and share your Birchbox experience here at BeautyAlmanac!

www.Birchbox.com

(BeautyAlmanac is in no way affiliated with Birchbox, does not profit in any way from member subscriptions, and the author purchased his own subscription)

Marlen Elliot Harrison

Dr. Marlen Elliot Harrison’s journalism in the fragrance industry has appeared in international print and online publications such as Playboy...(more)