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Birchbox - May Edition Review

Hello friends,

So this month I have started something new, and that is a monthly subscription to a company called Birchbox, who will once a month send you a box of miniature beauty goodies. The reason I have decided to give this a go is because I am always keen to try new products and this lets me do this without the expense and risk of buying a full size sample.

So, I get home from work to a delivery note saying that Yodel had left my parcel in a safe place, but I couldn't decipher the writing to say where - after scratching my head for about 10 minutes I went to the shed and boom, there was my Birchbox.

Opening the package was exciting, what would be in my box?? Firstly, the box itself is cool - it is patterned and one of the things you get in the box is a little set of colouring pencils, which you can use to colour the box in. This has given me a lot of entertainment so far, and I have only coloured in a quarter of the box!

Delving inside the box itself, everything is contained within a drawstring bag - this is really useful, and could be used when travelling and you need a small bag to throw products into. Emptying the bag out, I found I had 7 products plus the colouring pencils, and I have since tried out most of them.



1. Nude ProGenius Omega Treatment Oil, retail price £58.
This is a hydrating oil which you use in the morning and evening after cleansing. I have used it for a couple of days and I do like the effect it has on my skin - after using it I definitely feel my skin is hydrated and it looks very healthy. I have a pretty decent skin routine, so I don't think at the moment I would splurge on this, but as a tester it is definitely a good one!



2. Stila Lip Glaze, retail price £15
I have had one of these as a tester before, and I find that it is very thick and glossy. Personally I don't like the feeling of heavy products on my lips, but it is a very pretty colour, so I wouldn't buy but will use if I fancy a sheer looking lip.

3. Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish, retail price £15.50
This product is a cleanser and a muslin cloth - you rub into dry skin and then wash off with the cloth and warm water. The cloth is lovely and soft, but I don't feel this product did anything special to my skin. Another nice tester but not one I will be buying.




4. Wah London Nail Art Pen, retail price £7
This is cool! It is a thin brush pen that you can use to do funky patterns on your nails. I went a little mad and now have 5 different patterns on my nails. The brush is very easy to use and I love it! This I would definitely consider buying in different colours as I like interesting nails.



5. Parlor Moisturising spray, retail price £17
This is a hair spray which adds texture and nourishes. I like the smell of this spray, but it leaves my hair feeling a little heavy. I am sticking to my coconut hair products for now I think!

6. Jelly Pong Bronzer Duo, retail price £15.95
I am a very pale person, and I think this bronzer is a little dark for me so I haven't tried it out. However I do love the packaging and the little mirror is a great addition.

7. Number 4 Lumiere d'Hiver Masque, retail price £36
This is a hair treatment, which I am going to use tonight - the ingredients include shea butter so I imagine I will like this, the only downside is I don't think there will be enough for my long thick hair. 

This box costs about £12 a month, and I think that is a really great price for the variety of goods you get. I am looking forward to my June box and discovering more new goodies!


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