Birchbox is one of my favourite beauty boxes that give you a monthly dose of beauty & makeup samples, trial-sizes and full-sizes. Each month there is a selection of different products and you get a random pick of 5 (usually) so even though others may have certain things (& internet spoilers) it doesn’t mean you will get the same. I like this idea, as you don’t quite know what you will be receiving.
This gorgeous palm-tree-covered box was a nice suprise when it hit my doorstep this month. It hosts an array of beauty treats that are all perfect for sunny days. The box is a pull-out drawer style which is a great keepsake for beauty storage. As always with Birchbox, I was introduced to some brands I had never heard of or tried before, which is one of the main attractions of these subscriptions.
Jelly Pong Pong Paradise Pigment ‘Cake Pop’ (Full Size)
I absolutely love this and actually took this away on holiday the day the box arrived. A brand that I have heard about but nevee tried, and so far I am really loving this bright coral lip & cheek colour. It’s SUPER concentrated so you literally just need the smallest dab to give a big punch of colour.
Percy & Reed Session Hold Hairspray (50ml)
I have used and loved this for many years. It’s a great lightweight hairspray that doesn’t give any helmet head or stiffness and brushes out easily. This smaller size is super handy for travel & summer adventures!
Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille Body Souffle (25g)
Again, another product that I already have and use. The Laura Mercier body souffles are very sweet, and actually this is the only fragrance (along with the fig) that my nose can handle…and I really love it! Still irring on the sweet side, but the amber gives it a little more base and depth.
James Read Overnight Tan (25ml)
I have used James Read before but can’t quite remember what product or when, I actually think it could have been a Birchbox sample once-upon-a-time. This is an overnight fake tan for the face, that doesn’t go onto pillows (yay) and promises to develop into a golden glow overnight.
Absolution cleanser (15ml)
A brand that I can’t remember trying but it looks really familiar! This is a gentle cleanser packed with natural ingredients including chamomile and oats that cleans your skin without irritation. Yet to try it but looking forward to it as I love my cleansers and trying out new ones.
What do you think of this month’s Birchbox?
You can subsribe, purchase products and find out more information on their website. Subscriptions costs just £10 (+£2.95 P&P) and you can cancel your subscription any time.
