Hi, Beauties!
I thought this week I would review my first ever Birchbox. I know I'm late to the game but after seeing through Instagram and word of mouth that the September box was a collaboration with Oliver Bonas, well I had to subscribe there and then. For any of you that don't know, Oliver Bonas is a department store that sells Fashion, Furniture, Homewear and also the cutest gifts - I can never resist popping in if I pass one! I thought I would give you a summary of the beauty products I received and if it's worth the subscription. But before we talk about the products, can we all just take a minute to appreciate the box they came in. I managed to pick what designed box I wanted and OBVIOUSLY, I had to have the 'Sass Squad' design. The great thing about the boxes too is that they can be reused for storage or go on Pinterest and check out how to use them for more creative purposes.
In terms of the products themselves, I was lucky enough to receive all of the ones featured in the September box. This month, the featured product everyone received was the Manna Kadar cosmetics Fantasy 3-in-1 Eyeshadow (RRP £15.00) - which is now a staple in my everyday look. It can be used as an eyeshadow, blush and highlighter and honestly girlies, I can not rave about it enough, it's incredible. The shade is perfect for every skin tone and the pigmentation is very decent with little fallout.
I also received the Polaar IcyMagic Instant Eye Contour Energiser (RRP £22.00). This product is what it says on the tin; It's effectively an ice cold gel that you apply under your eyes to reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles. I've been applying it morning and night for 5 days now and I have noticed my eyes don't look as tired and dark as usual. I also love how cold it feels as if it's rejuvenating my skin and replacing the elasticity under my eyes. Thoroughly loving this product and will undoubtedly have to replace my tester with a full-sized one (R.I.P. Bank Balance).
Next was the Sand & Sky Brilliant Skin Purifying Pink Clay Mask (RRP £39.90). This product is perfect for the oily/combination gals as it gets rid of any excess oils and draws out all the impurities from the skin. I have used this once and will probably only get another use out of my sample. A few days after applying the mask, I noticed my skin was not as red and my spots had gone down in size. However, as it's normal retail price is rather hefty, I'm unsure whether it is worth repurchasing a full-sized pot as I didn't notice a significant difference in my complexion.
I also received the Dr. PawPaw Original Clear Balm - Yellow (RRP £6.95). I've only used this product on my lips as of yet, but it can also be used for the skin, hair, cuticles and nails! It worked beautifully as a lip balm. My lips felt really smooth after application and it also dried really quickly, which is handy if you're impatient like myself and want to apply your lippy straight after. I would like to use this product more to give a more rounded verdict but for now, I can say I am really enjoying it - I can already predict it will be a holy grail in the winter time (Bye Cracked Lips!)
Finally, the last product that came was the Benefit They're Real! Double the Lip (RRP £16.50). I'm normally a huge fan of Benefit products but I must admit I'm not sure about the product. First of all, I'm not too keen on the shade I was sent just because it's a little bright for my taste, especially at this time of the year. I'm also just not a fan of the concept of the product, I really do not see the need to have a 2-in-1 lipstick/lipliner - call me old-fashioned but I like applying my liner first. With all that said, the product quality is flawless as always, easy application, super pigmented and creamy. Unfortunately, it's just not for me.
My final thoughts about the box are that it is a genius concept - try before you buy. You get to try luxury brands for a fraction of the price and not wasting your money on buying products at full price that you may not even end up liking. It is well worth the subscription - I opted for the £12.95 a month and cancel at any time subscription. However, as I was referred by my Best friend, I got my first box for just £7.95 - so thank you very much, Jenna!
If you guys liked this review, please let me know and I'll review my October box as well. I just want to say a big thank you for reading this post and subscribing to my blog, it means a lot to me.
Until next week hunnies!
With Love,
Emma xoxo
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