Birchbox April 2017

Hey everyone, I hope you all had a great Easter and ate your weight in chocolate.. Just me? Oh...
Anyway, today I have an unboxing/review of this month's Birchbox!

Polaar Ice Pure Gentle Scrub
The first item is a body scrub which contains Arctic cotton, an ingredient known for its moisturising properties which basically means it both smooths and softens the skin. It has a lovely smell, and the packaging is super cute. If I don't end up using this I might just keep it on display in my bathroom!

Luseta Beauty Keratin Smooth Conditioner
Up next is a conditioner by Luseta Beauty, a brand I've never heard of before. This conditioner is perfect for strengthening your hair against all the stress we put it through from curling/straightening to blowdrying! Now that we're in the warmer months, my hair gets so frizzy from all the humidity so this conditioner will hopefully be my saviour.

Baija Paris Creme Moana
When I first saw this cream, I immediately thought of the movie Moana which I suppose makes it a memorable product haha! This is a body cream, infused with a blend of coconut oil, shea butter and jojoba wax which not only make it smell amazing, it combats those pesky dry patches leaving your skin feeling as smooth as a baby's bum!

Manna Kadar Cosmetics Split Pan Bronze & Highlight
This split pan was actually announced last month as sort of an enticer to subscribe to this box, and I've got to say I'm slightly disappointed. I was expecting this pan to be a bit bigger and looking at the RRP, I feel like it's a bit of a rip off! After swatching, I noticed the bronzer is slightly orange toned but is a lovely colour. The highlight is really nice, and both are very pigmented! They swatched really well and felt very smooth.

ModelCo Eye Definer Crayon

The last product is a black eyeliner crayon, which is apparently water resistant so I will definitely be testing that out! You can never go wrong with a black eyeliner, and with this one being a twist-up liner, it's perfect for travelling with! The only thing I don't like is the eyeliner actually fell out the first time I opened it, but that might have been broken in transit so I'll have to blame the postie haha!

I'd say I'm moderately happy with the products I received this month, and I like discovering new brands and products. I will definitely be trying out all of these products, but I doubt I'll repurchase any purely based on the fact that I don't really need any more of these.

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Glossybox April 2017

Hey everyone, I hope you're all well! Today I have an unboxing/review of this month's Glossybox so let's get straight into it!

Elgon Deliwash Cleansing Conditioner

So apparently this isn't just any normal conditioner.. It's a co-wash which means you use it like a shampoo and it cleans and nourishes your hair more than you normally could with a shampoo and conditioner. It's designed to be used everyday so won't damage your hair, but will leave it feeling cleaner than ever! 

ModelCo Contour Stick

I've never tried a contour stick before, usually I just stick to powders as I know that's my safe zone. This is a very versatile product as it can be used on the cheeks, and to define the nose and jawline. At first glance, it looks a bit orange toned for my skin but I will definitely try this out to see how well it blends out!

Sport FX Buffer & Powder Duo Brush

When I saw this brush in the box, I knew instantly that I'd like it. It's a dual ended brush, with a buffer on one end and a powder brush on the other which is such a great concept! I've never heard of the brand before but according to the little pamphlet, Sport FX creates products that make it easy to get dolled up after being at the gym. It has synthetic bristles, which are super soft and I can't wait to use this brush!

Merci Handy Cleansing Gel

No matter what my plans are for the day, I always carry a hand sanitiser with me and this pocket sized bottle is perfect for travelling! I've tried Merci Handy hand gel before in the scent 'flower power' and I really liked it, so I'm excited to try out this Lollipop scented one! It leaves my hands feel fresh and super clean without that weird alcohol smell, perfect for getting rid of nasty germs!

Rodial Glamolash Mascara

Last but not least, a super cute mini mascara from Rodial, a brand I've heard of but never got round to trying. I love trying out new mascaras, especially when they have 'proper' bristles on the wand like this one! I feel like this might end up being in my travel makeup bag, since it's the perfect size to take out and about!

I really like the products I received in this month's box and I can't wait to try them all out! Keep your eyes peeled if any get mentioned in my favourites post later this month!