Birchbox March 2016..♥

Hey everyone! Here's what I got in my March Birchbox♥..

Model Co More Brows - £13 for 3.5ml

I'm not really a fan of doing anything to my eyebrows apart from waxing. I'm scared I'll end up with two centipedes on my face! So i will probably pass this on to a friend who will use it.

Polaar, Polar Night Cream - £32 for 100ml

Ever since i got this, i have been using it. My skin has been soo dry lately and i have no idea why. Nothing has been helping it (I've even stopped wearing make-up for a while)! This has instantly helped from the first use, it really absorbs into the skin well & doesn't leave a horrible sticky layer! Give it a go!

Regenerate Enamel Science Advanced Toothpaste - £10 for 75ml

I'm not even ashamed to admit that i was most excited about this because its sparkly! But actually, it has helped my sensitive teeth alot from using it twice a day. It works to make your teeth whiter & reverse early enamel erosion.

Amika Nourishing Mask - £19.99 for 250ml

I love trying out new hair products, so i was excited to see this! First of all it smells sooo good, its also amazingly hydrating and magically gets rid of split ends. This helps my dry hair a lot!

Arrow Boost Colour Enhancing Lip Balm - £11

I've been loving this lip balm! i initially thought it was just a plain old lip balm, but it's so much more! It accentuates your own lip colour so it's unique to everyone who wears it, so it isn't just clear, it looks like you've put a colour on! What's even better is that it's cruelty-free, vegan, paraben-free and even gluten-free!

Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Boosting Mask - £19.99 for 4 masks

These are amaaaaazing for dry skin, as soon as you put the sheet mask on your face it feels instantly hydrating. Leave it on for about 15 minutes and once removed just massage the remaining serum into the face. The hydrated feel last for ages after you've had it on. (They're also great for giving people a fright)!

Hope I've inspired you to try something new! The link's for everything are in their own title's.. Ashley ♥

December Birchbox..❤️

This is the best Birchbox i think I've ever had, it came in a really pretty clutch bag rather than a box, which is perfect for Christmas parties! Here is everything i got...

Model Co Colour Essentials Lipstick in Stiletto - Trio with 2 other colours £15.50

 This is such an amazing colour, a classic red. I'm a bit scared of a red lip, i don't think i suit it, so i might give it away to a friend or if I'm feeling brave i might give it a go. I have tried these lipsticks in a different colour before and they really do last! I only had to top it up once all night.

Balance Me Congested Skin Serum - £16 15ml

I'm really excited to try this as I've been getting a lot of break outs lately. This gel has lots of ingredients including lavender, eucalyptus and chamomile which are all great at helping clear your skin. 

Skin & Co Sicilian Body Gel - £15 230ml

This has a lovely citrus scent that is perfect for your morning shower to help wake you up. It has olive oil in it which is great at keeping your skin moisturised in these freezing months!

Roloxin Lift Instant Skin Smoothing Masque - £79 10 Masks

 These masks are apparently like a mini face lift, it works by smoothing irregularities and stretching the skin taut. You apply it to damp skin and leave it on for 7-10 minutes after massaging it in for 10 seconds when it turns to a powdery consistency that's when you wash it off.

 Ciate London Paint Pot - £9 13.5ml (full size)

Ciate is one of my favourite brands, i only ever need 2 coats (1 with glitter shades) and all the colours come out amazing! They don't chip and last even without a top coat! Give them a go!

This is my favourite part!..

Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner - £18.50 (Full Size) 

This is my ultimate favourite eyeliner ever! I have previously written a post about it, you can read it here 

 Benefit Puff Off - £22.50 (Full Size)

I am sooo excited to try this! You can wear it on it's own or under/over makeup. The applicator looks like a little iron, its what you use to smooth the product under your eyes which has a cooling effect! This helps to combat undereye bags!

I hope you enjoy this, all the products mentioned are available from birchbox.co.uk

Ashley ❤️

 

Birchbox October 2015...❤️

I haven't done a post about a Birchbox in a while so here's everthing i got in my October one:-)...

PARLOR smoothing blowout spray - £17 for full size

This smells soooo good, just like peaches! It's a 'tonic' to combat frizz, protect against heat damage & makes hair hold a style for longer. You use it on damp hair before blow drying. I cant wait to try this! 

 Rituals foaming shower gel - Indian Rose & Sweet Almond Oil £8.50

You only need the smallest amount and as soon as it hits the water it turns into a foam. It has such a lovely scent that lasts on your skin even after the shower.

When™ Travelmate sheet mask - £25 for a pack of 4

 I can't wait to try this, i love normal face masks but have never tried a sheet one. I'm hoping that this will help my dry skin.

 100% Pure lip glaze - Watermelon £19

This is such a nice subtle colour that is buildable and can be worn anytime. It is made with avocado and cocoa butter to make sure it moisturises & nourishes your lips when worn!

 English Laundry No.7 Scent - £60 for full size

I love English Laundry scents, they are so fresh and sweet and i never have to top up when i'm wearing them as they last all day. I'd never heard of this brand before i got Birchbox but now it's one of my favourites.

Bioderma Sensibio H20 - £10.20 for full size

I'm so excited to try this as i've always wanted to, i normally use Garnier/L'Oreal Micellar waters or Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish to take my make up off so it will be a nice change, especially as it's for sensitive skin:-)

Ashley...❤️

Birchbox July 2015❤️

Here is everything that i got in my July Birchbox. This month it was in a little pouch with a zip, perfect to store your beach essentials in on holiday!

POP Beauty eye-shadow trio in Peach Parfait - £15.50

This little eye-shadow trio is the perfect size just to put into your make up bag if you don't want to take a huge palette or lots of individual eye-shadows - the colours are so pretty and are neutral shade so they'll go with anything!

Spa To You 100/180 grit nail file - £2.99

A nail file is always an essential for me in my handbag. I would never use any less than a 180 grit nail file on my natural nails though as i find its too harsh and causes them to snap easier - but every nail file is different, its just finding the right one for you. This one seems good for my nails! (Tip; only file your natural nails in one direction)!

Unani Aloe Vera Gel - £15

Aloe Vera is perfect for sunburn - it soothes the redness and itching and this is completely odorless so you don't have a horrible overwhelming smell when applying!

Soigne Nail Polish in Menthe - £11

I had never heard of this brand before i started getting Birchbox, but i'm so glad i have now. The polishes are such good quality and come in such amazing colours - this one being a perfect summer colour!

Benefit Dream Screen - £25

This is the cutest bottle of sun cream I've ever seen (you get a much bigger size for £25 don't worry)! Apart from that i wish i had the sunny weather to benefit (ha!) from using this! It's SPF 45, matte finish, fast absorbing and promises to keep your skin hydrated - what more could you want?

BioNike Cleansing Water - £12.20

I love trying out new cleansers, so this is perfect! It is particularly good for those of us with sensitive skin as it's fragrance free! The best part is that you don't need any water, all you do is massage it onto your face with your fingers and use cotton pads to remove - which will remove any make up whilst giving your face a good cleanse!

Ashley❤️

Birchbox June 2015❤️!

Here's everything I got in my June Birchbox❤️!

 

This month's Birchbox was in partnership with 'French Sole' who have really pretty shoes, sandals & bags!

 

 REN Instant Firming Beauty Shot | £36 30ml 

I haven't tried this yet but Birchbox describe this as 'a shot of espresso for your complexion'  they also say to apply 2-3 drops to clean skin or that you can pat it on over your make-up, it is supposed to plump the skin, diminish wrinkles, firm and tone the skin.

 

STYLondon Temporary Metallic Tattoos | £7.99 

I don't think i'll use these just as normal temporary tattoos but i will probably cut them up to use as nail art instead! There are 3 different packs you can choose from on the Birchbox website.

 

Penhaligon's Iris Prima | £85 50ml

This smells absolutely amazing, it's got a scent you can't really describe or compare to anything. I definitely would not pay the £85 for it despite how good it is.

 

Mirenesse iCurl Mascara | £24

I love the brush on this mascara, its really curved and i find those easier to use as they can grab more lashes. It lasts all day, keeps the curl in your lashes and doesn't smudge! I have quite sensitive eyes and it doesn't irritate them at all. To remove i just use my Micellar Water, but you are supposed to be able to apply warm water to your lashes and the mascara should then come off in tubes.

Balance Me Super Moisturising Body Wash | £9 200ml

This has been great at getting rid of my dry skin, it really is 'super moisturising'. It has a really light citrusy scent which isn't too strong or overpowering.

 

HIP Ultra Shine Shampoo | £19 200ml

This shampoo smells very minty and refreshing, it would be great first thing in the morning to help wake you up a bit. I haven't tried this yet, but I'm very excited to! 

  

In this month's Birchbox you got a free shoe bag to match the box you picked, i love how pretty and colourful my one is!

Ashley❤️

Birchbox May 2015❤️

Here is what I got in my Birchbox this month:-)!

Mirenesse Mattfinity Lip Rouge in Sydney - £21 7g (https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/mirenesse-mattfinity-lip-rouge)

This is a really pretty colour but I think it's a bit bright for me, it feels like a really nice smooth formula that wouldn't dry your lips out like normal Matte lipsticks can.

Parlour by Jeff Chastain sea salt spray - £17 147ml (https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/parlor-by-jeff-chastain-moisturising-sea-salt-spray)

I've not used sea salt spray before but I'm definitely going to give this one a try, it has a really fruity scent which is really nice. It also has almond oil in it which will make your hair really soft and moisturised.

Number 4 reconstructing masque - £36 (https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/number-4-lumiere-d-hiver-reconstructing-masque)

I'm quite excited to try this as I really love hair masks. Not sure I could justify spending £36 on a bottle though. It has Shea Butter, Sunflower and Jojoba Seed Oils in it which will all work well to make your hair really soft and shiny.

Jelly Pong Pong bronzer duo in Martinique - £15.95 (https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/jelly-pong-pong-caribbean-sun)

I have never used bronzer, so I probably won't use that side. I will use the blush as its a nice peach colour rather than pink, it is infused with argan and mango butter so will go on lovely and smooth to compliment your skin.

Whish three whishes Almond body butter - £14.50 150ml (https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/whish-three-whishes-almond-body-butter)

I'm really excited to try this, I love trying out new body butters and this one is supposed to be a non greasy one so that's even better! Also it smells amazing so that's a bonus. It has Shea butter & raspberry butter in it to help with dryness and this body butter also acts as UV protection!

WAH London press on nails in 'The Pink Brush' - £9 (24 in a pack, available in different designs)

(https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/wah-london-press-on-nail-the-pink-brush)

I've never heard of this brand before, that's why I love Birchbox - you get to try lots of different brands and products you've maybe never heard of before. They also make different designs of false nails, nail polish & nail art pens so I'll definitely be trying more from this brand!

Ashley❤️

Birchbox February 2015//♥!

Here's what was in my February Birchbox, I'm going to do this every month as I always discover some amazing products and brands from it. Hope you all enjoy it!

This month Birchbox launched a new box which fits through your letterbox but doesn't have any less products!

theBalm cosmetics; Stainiac in Beauty Queen - £10 (birchbox.co.uk/shop)

This is a great product as you can use it as both a lip & cheek stain. It doesn't dry your lips out as some others can and blends out great on your cheeks.

Wild About Beauty; Rose Water Illuminating Serum - £22 (birchbox.co.uk/shop)

This smells amazing! I've never heard of this brand or any of its products before but I've been using this under my make up as a base or just before bed and it leaves your skin so soft! It also helps to keep my make up in place for longer.

Liz Earle; Botanical Shine Shampoo - £10 (birchbox.co.uk/shop)

I love Liz Earle! But I had no idea they did shampoo. This smells really fruity and it has made my hair so soft & shiny. It's got shea butter in it which is amazing for your hair!

T London; Darjeeling Bath & Shower Wash - from £6.50 (birchbox.co.uk/shop)

I've used this as a bubble bath and as a body wash and it honestly is so moisturising, it has a really light fruity fragrance so it's perfect if you're not a fan of strong scents! It's also great on my sensitive skin.

Cynthia Rowley Beauty; Eyeliner in silver - £11 (birchbox.co.uk/shop)

I haven't tried this yet but I have swatched it. The colour is amazing and feels really easy to apply, I'm really looking forward to using it.

The Chia Co; Oats + Chia - £4.95 pack of 5 (birchbox.co.uk/shop)

I haven't eaten this yet as I forgot I had it until just now! All you need to do is add hot water. There are 3 flavours available; mixed berry, apple spice & banana mango. They come in a pack of 5. 

I hope you enjoy this, I would really recommend Birchbox to anyone as there's such a wide variety of brands and products to try out, and who doesn't love getting a box of goodies to try every month? 

Ashley❤️! 

Current Favourites | ♥

These have been some of my favourite products in November/early December♥

Agave healing oil treatment - £16 (60ml)

            (Birchbox.co.uk)         - £27 (120ml)

I've never really been a fan of oil for my hair as I'm always scared of putting too much on and making it greasy but this is really easy as you only need a 5p sized drop for all of your hair. It smells amazing, makes my hair really soft and shiny. You can also use this as a super hydrating body oil. 

The Body Shop strawberry beautifying oil - £9 100ml (thebodyshop.co.uk)

This is similar to the product above it has the same uses and is equally as amazing, maybe a bit more affordable if you want to spend a little less. It also comes in a range of scents including; coconut, pink grapefruit, satsuma, mango & more!

Dr Jart+ water act skin mist - £18 150ml (birchbox.co.uk) 

I've been using this after cleansing and moisturising & it just makes your skin feel so clean & fresh, it helps to absorb your moisturiser quicker! I would also recommend the Dr Jart+ premium beauty balm (boots.com) I think both of those products are amazing!

Lush Eyes Right Mascara - £12 5g (lush.co.uk)

I love trying new mascaras, so of course I had to try one from Lush. Usually I get quite irritated & itchy eyes from normal mascaras as I have quite sensitive eyes but this one is totally different, it's a really gentle one which has wheat grass in it. I think the fact that it's quite a natural formula helps with my sensitive eyes & it has a great brush! 

Lush comforter shower gel (lush.co.uk/kitchen)

My favourite ever Lush product is The Comforter bubble bar, so when I seen this I knew I had to get it! It smells exactly the same as the bubble bar & I just want to eat it!This is currently unavailable as i got it from The Lush Kitchen. They Make exclusive products that are available for a maximum of 21 days. They change their menu daily and make small batches everyday, as soon as the kitchen have finished making your product it gets sent to you so it's the freshest you can get!

Ashley ♥