Birchbox May 2017

Hey everyone, hope you're all feeling good even though it's Monday! Today I have an unboxing of this month's Birchbox, which can I just say is the best design ever! Marble and rose gold, it's the perfect box to match an Instagram theme!

 First up is this volume spray from Beauty Protector which I think is a brand exclusive to Birchbox, maybe even their own brand! This spray is used to increase volume and add shine without making it sticky or weighing it down. It has no parabens and is 100% vegan which is perfect for people that struggle to find products that aren't. I struggle quite a lot with my hair thinning after the first day of washing so this (hopefully) will be perfect for me.

 The next product is a liquid exfoliant from Paula's Choice. I've never heard of this brand before, admittedly because I don't buy a lot of different skincare products. This really intrigued me as all the exfoliators I've used before have been a really thick consistency whereas this is literally just like water! It contains 2% BHA liquid which works hard to unclog the skin leaving it clear and calm without damaging it! My skin doesn't usually get too bad but now that it's getting warmer out, I've had oilier skin which has caused a few breakouts. I'll definitely be trying this out to see if it helps!

 Up next is a firming body cream from Whish. I've received a lot of products from Whish in previous Birchboxes and I've loved all of them! This body cream is designed to smooth blemishes, soften and protect the skin. It contains shea butter, cocoa seed butter and green tea which not only work wonders for your skin, they also make the product smell amazing! I can't wait to use this and hopefully I love it as much as their other products!

 The next product I received is a mascara from Doucce. I've heard a few YouTubers talk about this brand, but they've never gone into a lot of detail. This mascara has the biggest I've ever seen!! I suppose that's the perfect way to add volume and thickness to your lashes! I really like mascaras that have 'proper' wands instead of those thin plastic ones. This looks like it will grab every single lash and lift it to high heaven! This is also the perfect size to just chuck in your handbag if you're travelling.

Last but not least is this really cute mineral eyeshadow from Marsk. I've not heard of this brand either but I will definitely be looking up some of their other stuff because this eyeshadow shade is beautiful!! I received the shade Vanilla Frosting but I believe you could also get Fifty Shades, but it was a random pick. This is the full size eyeshadow which seems a bit small at 1.2g, especially since it has a price tag of nearly £15! I swatched this on my hand and it is the most gorgeous icy white shade which would be perfect either in the centre of the lid, as an inner corner highlight or even as a face highlight! 

I wasn't overly excited by the contents of this box, as I don't do a lot in terms of skincare, but I suppose it might make me be more thoughtful of my skin. I absolutely love the Marsk eyeshadow and can't wait to try so many looks with it! I'm also looking forward to using the volume spray, hopefully it gives my hair a bit more oomph!

I hope you enjoyed reading my thoughts on this month's Birchbox, if you'd like to sign up click here to receive £5 off your first box!

Glossybox May 2017

Hey everyone, I hope you're all well! 

I can't believe we're halfway through May already, it'll be Christmas before we know it!

Today I'm going to be unboxing this month's Glossybox and sharing my thoughts on the products I received.

The first item is this body scrub from Scrub Love, I've seen this brand so much on Instagram lately and I've been wanting to try their coffee body scrub for quite a while. The scrub I received is a detoxifying charcoal scrub. I've tried a few charcoal face masks and they've worked wonders for my skin so I can't wait to try this out! It's 100% natural meaning it's vegan friendly which is great! 

Up next is a body scrubber, which will pair perfectly with the Scrub Love body scrub! It has a soft side, and a scratchy side so you can get those hard to reach spots and keep your body silky smooth. I need to take care of my skin more, so getting this is one step closer to super smooth skin! It also has writing on it that will fade away when you need to replace your scrubber which I really like 'cause you never know when stuff like this is meant to be replaced.

The next product in my box is this balm from Dr PawPaw, a brand I've heard good things about. This balm can be used for almost everything, from lips and skin to hair! It contains aloe vera and olive oil which help nourish and soothe the skin. It's also cruelty and fragrance free, and vegan so it's perfect for everyone!

The next product is something I've tried before and it is the moisturizing sorbet from Caudalie. I absolutely love this stuff! It has quite a weird creamy gel texture, but leaves my skin feeling soft and really helps to calm my red patches on my cheeks. I would 100% recommend this to anyone that has sensitive skin that reacts to literally everything, you won't regret it!!

Last but not least is this blusher from Ruby, a brand I've never heard of before! I'm someone who doesn't normally wear a lot of blusher, so this is probably wasted on me but it is an absolutely gorgeous shade of coral! I think this would probably be too bright for me, but I might use it as an eyeshadow and see what I can do with it!

So that's everything in this month's Glossybox, I'd say I'm pretty happy with everything I got! I hope you enjoyed reading!

Glossybox March 2017

Hey everyone, I hope you're all well! Last week I signed up for Glossybox after seeing a few girls on Twitter talking about it. I am still subscribed to Birchbox, which means you'll get two box reviews a month! 

From what I've seen, Glossybox is very similar to Birchbox in that you can create your own 'beauty profile' to get products that are tailored to you. It features everything from makeup to haircare and is only £10 a month! 

Oolution Eye Love Eye Cream £30

The first product I received is an eye cream from Oolution, a brand I've not heard of before. This cream is supposed to hydrate the skin and reduct dark circles and puffiness. I get dark circles quite badly so I'll definitely try this cream out but I highly doubt I'll be forking out £30 for the full size! 

This Works In Transit Camera Close-up Primer £30

Next up is a primer from This Works. I've tried a couple of things from this brand before and absolutely love their lavender sleep spray! This is a mask, moisturiser and primer all in one so perfect for travelling with to save space! Reportedly loved by Victoria Beckham so it must be worth a try!

Got2B Styling Primer £3

The next product is from Got2B and it's a hair styling primer. This gives your hair grip so it's easier to style, especially long hair. hen primed. I usually find it quite hard to style my hair into fancy plaits so I can't wait to try this out and see if it makes a difference!

Sleek Eye & Cheek Palette £10

Up next is a product I was super excited about. I received an email from Glossybox letting me know that in this month's box I would receive one of 3 eye and cheek palettes from Sleek. Unfortunately I didn't get to pick which palette I got but I'm happy either way as they were all gorgeous! I received mine in the shade 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and the colours are gorgeous! Perfect for a day or night look and I can't wait to get stuck in using this!

Fruu.. Watermelon Lip Balm £2.99

Last but by no means least is this super cute lip balm from Fruu, A brand I've never heard of before. A girl can never have enough lip balms in her handbag and with this one being watermelon scented, I can already tell I'm going to use it to death! It's also made with completely organic ingredients and is certified by PETA as cruelty-free and 100% vegan!

So that's everything in this month's Glossybox, I'm very happy with all the products I received and can't wait to see what's in next month's box! If you'd like to sign up to Glossybox, click here!
I hope you enjoyed reading my thoughts, keep your eyes peeled for a Birchbox review very soon!

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Birchbox February 2017

Hey everyone, I hope you're well!
Today I have a unboxing and review of this month's Birchbox.

 This month's theme is Express Yourself and is in collaboration with Papier, giving every subscriber a voucher for 25% off their products!

The first item I pulled out of the box is a conditioning spray by Beaver Professional. This is designed to detangle and nourish frizzy hair which is perfect for me cause my hair likes to do whatever it wants and is always fly-away. This costs £21* for the full size bottle which I think is a bit steep but if it works then you can't really complain!

Up next is this gorgeous makeup brush from Spectrum. I absolutely love their brushes and have received a couple from Birchbox before, although this marble design is to die for! This is a tapered eye contour brush so is perfect for blending and smudging. This only costs £5.99* which is an absolute bargain for a makeup brush in my opinion! I'll definitely have to check out the rest of the Marbelous range!

The next product I received is a dry shampoo by SHOW Beauty, who I've never heard of before. As far as I can tell, this just works like any other dry shampoo! It costs a whopping £30* for a bottle though so it's a bit of a jump from my usual spend of £3.99 for Batiste dry shampoo! I don't think I'll purchase the full size of this but I'll definitely try it out and see if it's worth the hefty price tag!

I received this eyeshadow trio from POP Beauty, another brand I've not heard of before. This is in the shade Champagne Mocha and looks perfect for everyday wear, creating a natural looking smokey eye. This retails at £15.50* which I think is a good price for 3 shadows and all 3 shades are shimmery and very pigmented! I love testing out new eyeshadows so I can't wait to have a play with this!

The last product I received is one I didn't even see at first cause it was underneath everything else! It's a sheet mask by KEEOME which is a Korean brand who have revolutionised skincare! This mask is designed to revitalise the skin with a blend of vitamins that brighten up tired skin. Perfect for those on the go all day! This usually costs £29* for 6 masks which is a pretty good deal if you ask me! I'm a sucker for a good sheet mask so I'll definitely be using this!

To buy all these products together it would usually cost over £100 so you can't really go wrong paying £12.95 for Birchbox! Overall, I'm super happy with this month's box and I can't wait to try out the Spectrum brush with the POP Beauty eyeshadow trio!

*All prices are for full size items on birchbox.co.uk/shop*

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