Birchbox + Birchbox Man, the successful online retailer that makes it possible to try out your absolute favorite beauty and grooming products each month, has come to Chicago with a pop-up storefront this weekend. From Friday, August 14th to Sunday, August 16th, stop by Pioneer Court for a slew of events including beauty and grooming services, a meet-and-greet with the cast of Empire and the chance to shop a variety of products for both men and women—the best of the best for summer across categories like skincare, hair, makeup, fragrance and grooming.

We had a first look during breakfast this morning. As we sipped a fresh cucumber drink and noshed on miniature doughnuts with an edible gold leaf, we stocked up on favorites like Oribe’s Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray, Coola’s Classic Sunscreen in Mango and R+Co’s Death Valley Dry Shampoo. We browsed the men’s pop-up and were equally impressed—pick up the hydrating shampoo by Vaughn, das boom industries Everywhere lotion, and beard oil by Blackbird for the gents in your life.

Chicago is the second stop on Birchbox’s three-city road trip with the first stop in Atlanta, Georgia and the last stop in Los Angeles, California. The performance of these road trip pop-up shops will determine the next location for their permanent shops, so represent Chicago! Click here to find out all about the weekend festivities in Chicago, including the not-to-be-missed meet-up with the Empire cast.

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