July Birchbox

I have been rather forthcoming in my distaste for my last couple of boxes but this month the Birchbox gods have quashed my qualms with this beaut of a box!

First things first, how pretty is the box? It's so girly and summery, really setting the tone for the contents....

The 'choice' for July was a full size John Frieda product and I opted for the 7 Day Volume Treatment. I'm loving the big beachy waves at the moment so I'm hoping this will keep the limp at bay for a bit longer! 

Millie Mackintosh collaborated on this box and her offering didn't disappoint. This gloss crayon gives a pop of pink with a soft sheen that'll be beautiful paired with bronzed, glowing skin and the Nails Inc. polish 'Eton Avenue'. This pastel blue mini is the perfect size for a travel bag.

My skin has felt a little dehydrated as of late so I was thankful of the the moisturising products. I will switch the Elemis night cream between my usual moisturiser and inject a little extra moisture with the Hydraluron face mask sheets! 

May Birchbox

The Birchbox for May came in the form of a massive scratch card; 2 lucky people will apparently win a holiday - I was obviously sent the wrong box as it wasn't me (*humph*).

So after 10 minutes of scratching off the silver from my box's lid, I eventually delved in. First out was the Spectrum Unicorn Tears beauty sponge. I have a few of this type of sponge anyway but it's always nice to have a clean one - does anyone else find them extremely hard to keep in a respectable state?

Next up was a teeny tin of Puriskin. This product is a treatment for scarring and marks, which I have in abundance, so I'm definitely going to be giving it a go. I feel like the sample is a bit stingy but maybe a little goes a long way... We shall see - watch this space!

I am particularly delighted with this Eyeko offering. As a brand, Eyeko always deliver in my opinion and first impressions seem to hold true. This mascara is a super black, pigmented formula on a curved, lash line hugging brush. Bravo!

As always, the box had some 'space stuffers'. There is a polishing balm from Philip Kingsley and Cleansing Cloths from Ole Henriksen. I may find a use for these in the future but they'll currently be residing in my junk drawer.

Overall, Eyeko was the saving grace of the box! I'd have been majorly disappointed if it hadn't been present. I still feel as though Birchbox is slightly lagging - can they claw it back? 

April Birchbox

I can't believe it's been a month since my last box - March seemed to fly by. This month's box was a collaboration with Rifle Paper Co, who designed the box. 

The So Susan Lip Dome is a tinted lip plumper. I like the berry colour however I think this is more Autumn/Winter appropriate. It's a semi sheer lip colour that feels quite moisturising so will definitely come in handy for later in the year.

Eye care hasn't been a lart of my skincare routine but as I progress further into my twenties, it's something I feel I ought to incorporate. I've been looking into eye creams so was pleased to see Balance Me's Tinted Wonder Eye Cream in my box. 

Benefit is always a welcome addition to my collection. Dew The Hoola is a liquid bronzer. I expected it to be shimmery, but it's actually a matte tan coloured product. I'm going to save this for the summer to enhance my tan!

As ever, there are products that I would rather have not received. I'm not fond of the feeling of cream on my tootsies so foot cream isn't something I would ever reach for. 

Almost for the same reason, leave in conditioner makes my hair feel greasy. I'm going to give it the benefit of the doubt and try it but I don't hold out high hopes.

March Birchbox Review

Birchbox Beauty Box Subscription 

Love it....

This Works Sleep Plus Hair Elixir and Model Co More Brows

I've always been a fan of the This Works Pillow Spray. It has gotten me through many a sleepless night, so I was super pleased to discover this in my box. The concept is that your hair holds the fragrance longer, therefore prolonging the effect. Bring on the next sleepless night! 

Being that I look like Phil Mitchell without make up, brow products are essential and I'm always up for trying new ones. This Model Co More Brows is a gel containing fibres that mimic hair. I really like that the colour is an ashy brown and the spoolie is teeny meaning extra precision. 

Try it...

Philip B Drop Dead Straightening Baume and Arrow Boost Colour Enhancing Lip Balm

I am a sucker for hair products that promise to leave your hair looking amazing. This balm promises to seal split ends and leave everything looking soft and glossy! 

Confession - I almost threw this in bin it pile.

I'm a very lazy person so lip balm really isn't my thing. The balm is tinted so I swatched it and I got a little surprise. It went from nothing to baby pink? When I read the product description I found out it adapts to your PH levels and creates a pigment that's individual to you. So, just for being all techy specky, I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt.

Bin it...

Amika Nourishing Mask and Polaar Ice Source Moisturising Gel

Another hair mask, another body moisturiser. Welcome to the drawer of samples I'll probably never use. 

Verdict

On the whole the box was ok... I feel like I've got my £10's worth but I don't feel particularly overwhelmed by how good it is? Still, I'm definitely looking forward to being beautifully rested with my brows on fleek!