BirchBox Review April 2015

Birchbox ia a monthly beauty box subscription service that is based in the US but later expanded worldwide and shipped 5,000,000 of their boxes globally. Their monthly box will always include a theme, consists of 4 - 5 selected hair, make-up and skincare products from well-known brands. 

Moreover, they also have an online shop where you can purchase items that have been featured in their previous boxes and a reward program. Their reward program works by referring friends, answering surveys, purchasing their box or any full-size item in their online shop. The rewards can then be converted into cash and thus, more guilt-free shopping!

This month's Birchbox theme is "Royalty Good" in celebration of the upcoming birth of royal baby no.2, this collector's edition box are available in pink or blue colour. I received my box in blue and it comes with several post-cards going with the theme as well as the beauty products.

If you are interested in Birchbox, their boxes are only £12.95 with P&P per month and you can subscribe to them here

The box includes 5 items (4 Sample Size and 1 Full size) from brands such as Lola Barcelona, Be fine, Pommade Divine, Percy & Reed and Liz Earle.

Lola Barcelona Nail Polish (Rambla) (Full Size - £7.50) here

A spring/summer neon coral-ly orange nail colour inspired by the vibrancy and style of its namesake, Lola Barcelona. Their nail polishes claimed to be super glossy and ultra long-lasting as they are formulated with diamond dust to provide extra strength as well as durability. 

I can't have too much nail polish in my collection and I am always happy when I see them included in any beauty box! It is always nice to add a pop of colour to your nails during this spring time! 

Befine Warming Clay Mask with Cardamom, Arnica And Pomegranate Sample Size 5 oz (Full Size 150ml - £14.00 here

This clay mask with benefits of Pomegranate & Cardamom naturally fight wrinkles and tone your skin. Arnica helps to soothes and heals with its natural anti-flammatory toning properties. It claims that the purifying mask work immediately as it warms on contact with your skin, which breaks down unwanted oil and clogged pores. 

I have never heard of this brand before but I am excited to try this product which is made in the US! It is also proven to be safe and effective for all skin types which is great for people who have sensitive skin. To use it, leave it on for 5 minutes and rinse off. Use twice weekly to detox for a bright soft finish.

Pommade Divine Nature's Remedy Balm Sample Size 7ml (Full Size 50ml - £19.80 here)

This multi-purpose nature's remedy balm, uniquely formulated using 97% natural ingredients which helps to soothe, calm and protect dry, sensitive skin. It can even relieve serious skin complains like eczema or psoriasis.

I was pretty disappointed upon receiving this in the box. Although, I have never heard of this brand before but I thought it's small sample size is difficult to know if its worth to purchase the full size. However, it is nice to pop them in the bag and uses them whenever I have dry chapped lips or unexpected bruises.

PERCY AND REED Volumising No Oil Oil Sample Size 30ml (Full Size 60ml here)

This volumising no oil oil from Percy & Reed are specially made for fine hair with violet extracts and pro vitamin B5. It claims to strengthen, deeply nourish and moisturise your hair without feeling greasy at all, as the name suggests. It also added heat protection properties so your hair will be kept safe from thermal styling ensuing glorious locks everyday.

I have never tried any of their product and I am quite surprise when I started to use it. I noticed not much brands out there who do hair oil which concentrates on fine hair. I hate the feeling of greasy-ness after applying hair oil to my fine hair but this product instantly absorb to your hair once applied leaving your hands with no trace of oil.

It it really amazing and I really can get good use of this sample size. However, I only tried it twice so far so I can't comment much on it yet.

Liz Earle Beauty Co Cleanse & Polish (with Muslin Cloth) Sample Size 30ml (Full Size - £14.00 here)

This product has won 100 beauty awards due to their world-renowned two-part skincare system. It not only gently remove all traces of dirt, grime and make-up but also sweeps away dulling dead skin cells for a gorgeous glow when paired with their 100% cotton muslin cloth. Their award winning product also includes moisturising cocoa butter and two nature's best astringents (eucalyptus essential oil and rosemary) which list dirt off the skin's surface without disrupting the natural barrier function.

I have already owned this product an tried twice but I don't quite understand why there is so much hype on this cleanser. I have yet to try it for a few more weeks from this product before judging if it is good or bad. It does everything what it says, to remove makeup and dead skin cells which is great but I find it very fiddly to keep washing (and drying) the muslin cloth after every use.  

Which product do you like the most?

Thanks for reading! xx 

alicelovey.