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❤️

April Favourites❤️!

Here are some of my favourite things from April❤️

The Body Shop Honeymania Bubble Bath Melt - £8 - 300ml (http://m.thebodyshop.co.uk/h5/products?path=%2Fbath-body-care%2Fshower-gels-shower-creams%2Fhoneymania-bubble-bath-melt.aspx&pdp=true)

I can't even describe to you how amazing this smells! It's like a fruity honey scent. I also have the hand cream & shower gel in the same scent and those are equally as amazing. You just pour a little bit in the bath under running water to create lots of bubbles for a nice relaxing bath!

Percy & Reed Volumising No Oil Oil - £14 60ml (https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/percy-reed-smoothed-sealed-sensational-volumising-no-oil-oil)

I absolutely love this product! It makes my hair really soft and shiny, smells amazing & works as a heat protector! I only need 2 drops of it to use all over my hair, a little goes a long way! 

The Body Shop Passion Fruit Shower Gel - no longer avaliable

Body shop shower gels are just amazing, there are so many different scents you can get, they last for so long and leave your skin so soft! Sadly you can't get the passion fruit one anymore though, if you manage to get one it smells sooo good!

Quick Fix Facials Mega Moisture Gel Mask - £3 100ml (https://m.boots.com/h5/cat_hub?path=%2Fen%2FQuick-Fix-Facials-Mega-Moisture-Gel-Mask-100ml_1360898%2F&unCountry=uk)

Recently I've had really dry skin so I picked this up, it's been really helping to get my skin back to normal, it really smells like a fruity yoghurt! There are other types avaliable for different skin problems & they are only £3 in Boots right now.

Yes To Carrots Day Cream - £9.99 50ml 

(https://m.boots.com/h5/cat_hub?path=%2Fen%2FYes-to-Carrots-Rich-Moisturising-Day-Cream-50ml-for-Normal-to-Dry-Skin_1457177%2F&unCountry=uk)

I've been using this under my make up to help my dry skin, it actually makes a good base for my make up and helps it stay on longer too!

Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub - £11.95 200g (http://www.frankbody.co.uk/)

This is one of my favourite scrubs! I got it as a Christmas present and have used it on and off since. It's great for getting rid of dry skin and helping with eczema. It is also supposed to help stretch marks, acne, scarring, varicose veins, cellulite & psoriasis. It helps that it smells amazing just like coffee!

Ashley ❤️

Birchbox April 2015 ❤️

Here is what I received in this months Birchbox!

Lola Barcelona nail polish in 'Born' - £7.50 (https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/lola-barcelona-nail-polish-2942)

This is a really nice subtle nude colour with a little bit of sparkle. It's apparently made with diamond dust which gives it extra strength and means you don't need to use a top coat! I can't wait to try this!

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - £29 (for a larger tube than pictured) (https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/laura-mercier-foundation-primer)

I have used this a couple of times so far and it's quite good at helping my make up stay on for longer! You can use it on top of moisturiser or on its own before make up.

Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash - £19.50 197ml (https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/bliss-fabulous-foaming-face-wash)

This has a really nice light fruity fragrance to me, it's really gentle on my skin and leaves it really soft! I use it in the morning and at night after I've taken my make up off.

Percy & Reed no oil oil - £14 60ml (https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/percy-reed-smoothed-sealed-sensational-volumising-no-oil-oil)

I love this product! It makes your hair so soft, it's repaired some split ends, acts as a heat protectant and smells amazing! You just take a couple of drops and work it into towel dried hair!

 Pommade Divine Nature's Remedy Balm - £19.80 50ml (https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/pommade-divine-nature-s-remedy-balm)

I'm really excited to try this as it's supposed to help with dry skin, which I've been getting on my face! It also should help eczema, psoriasis, chapped lips and soothe scrapes and bruises.

BeFine warming clay mask - £17 140ml (https://www.birchbox.co.uk/shop/befine-warming-clay-mask)

I've already used this and I love it, it made my skin really smooth and didn't irritate it at all. It doesn't dry either which I like as sometimes it can itch when a face mask dries. I'll definitely buy this! 

Ashley ❤️

February Favourites❤️!

Hi everyone! Here are my favourite things from February, sorry it's a bit late!

River Island Necklace - £5 (http://www.riverisland.com/women/jewellery/necklaces/Gold-tone-filigree-pendant-necklace-665411)

I've been looking for a little necklace like this for ages and finally found one I love! I just think it goes with everything and is so pretty!

Vasanti Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator exfoliating cleanser 120ml - £26 (https://birchbox.co.uk/vasanti-brighten-up-enzymatic-face-rejuvenator)

My skin has been really bad lately with breakeouts, this is really helping to keep my skin soft and clear out all the horrible breakouts! It has aloe vera and coconut which are both amazing for your skin! The tube pictured is a sample size from a Birchbox.

Lush Lemon Melt shower jelly - unavailable 

This is amazing! It has a layer of grated cocoa butter which I mixed through and essential oils which both work to moisturise and nourish the skin. It's so refreshing, i think it smells exactly like lemon curd and there's even a fresh lemon slice in it. It is currently unavailable as I got it from Lush Kitchen and was limited edition.

Wild About Beauty rose water illuminating serum 30ml - £22 (http://m.feelunique.com/p/Wild-About-Beauty-Rose-Water-Illuminating-Serum-30ml)

I've been using this ever since I got it in my Glossybox as a base for my make up. I think that it makes my skin really soft and keeps my make up in place for so much longer. 

Pink grapefruit body sorbet - £8 (www.thebodyshop.co.uk)

This is so moisturising, it doesn't leave you sticky and it instantly absorbs into your skin. It smells fantastic & I have recently bought the satsuma one which is also good enough to eat! I highly recommend it!

Lush First Snow dusting powder - Christmas limited edition

I love to pair this with the body shop body sorbet as they compliment each other so well. First Snow has a very refreshing citrusy scent and a bit of sparkle so it is perfect for a night out, or anytime really!

Again, sorry I'm so late with my favourites! I'll be on time next month:-)

Ashley❤️ 

Glossybox February 2015//♥!

This is what was in my February Glossybox, I'm going to do this every month as I always find some amazing products and brands from it. Hope you all enjoy it! 

Marsk Mineral Eyeshadow; Fifty Shades - £14.49 for 1.2g (www.marsk.co.uk)

This is such a pretty shimmery grey, it goes on nice and easy then stays on all day! Glossybox recommend applying with a wet brush for a more intense shade.

Royal Apothic Tinties Lip Butter; Kissed - $14/around £9 for 3.4g (www.royalapothic.com)

I am in love with this packaging, It's so pretty! This has a light fruity smell to it, it's also really moisturising and adds really nice subtle colour. It has Argan Oil, Almond Oil & Grape Seed Oil which are all amazing for the lips.

So Susan; Rose Quartet Lip & Cheek Palette - £8 for 4g (www.sosusan.com)

This palette has such pretty colours! My favourite is the lightest pink colour that I use on my cheeks, they are so easy to blend out and last all day!

got2be; All Star 10 in 1 styling treatment  - £4.07 for 100ml (www.boots.com)

I've used this once and already I love it. My hair was so soft, shiny & smelled amazing. You only need a really small amount at a time, I used 3 pumps. It really keeps your style in place and I didn't have to use hairspray.

Wilkinson Sword; Hydro Silk - £9.99 (www.wilkinsonsword.co.uk)

I'm normally allergic to most razors with the soap round them, but this one has a moisturising serum which has Shea butter in it, which my skin seems to be fine with. It's actually leaves my skin really soft & has a nice subtle scent!

I hope you enjoyed this, i'd recommend this to anyone interested in trying lots of new beauty products as I'm always getting things I've never heard of and I love trying them all out!

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❤️! 

Lush Haul Part 4//♥!

Hope you enjoy the final part of my Lush haul:-)! 

Snow Fairy - Christmas Limited Edition 

The first time I smelled this I absolutely hated it, but now it's one of my favourites. It smells like candy floss & pear drops & it has a bit of shimmer in it, what more does anyone need?

Snowman shower jelly - Christmas limited edition 

This has a really fruity scent like blackcurrants. It's so cute as its shaped like a snowman, you can either use it whole, rip some off or cut it up into more manageable pieces which is what i do.

So White - Christmas limited edition 

I wish I had gotten more of this, it smells exactly like apples which is really refreshing and makes my skin really soft!

Sweetie pie shower jelly - £3.50 100g

                                     £6.95 240g

This shower jelly is really fruity, it smells of cherries, coconut & blackcurrant. It's also really moisturising!

Rose Jam shower jel - Christmas limited edition 

I really thought I wouldn't like this since its floral, but it has lemon in it so it's a sort of fruity floral scent. It's also really refreshing and moisturising, I like to use it with Ro's Argan body conditioner.

Ro's Argan body conditioner - £16.50 225g

This smells exactly like rose jam, you use it like hair conditioner for your skin. It leaves the skin amazingly soft for ages afterwards!

Big - £12.25 330g

I love this shampoo, it seems expensive but a tub lasts me normally about 2 months! It is amazing for dry lifeless hair & even on normal hair it just makes it more manageable. It also makes my hair soo shiny! 

Turkish Delight shower smoothie - £16.95 200g

I think this smells like Rose Jam (yum!). It's really nice and light on your skin, I like to use it as a shaving soap too. It is very moisturising & leaves the skin so soft!

Veganese - £4.50 100g

                £8.95 250g

                £14.25 500g

I really wasn't a fan of this conditioner, it's a really thin runny consistency and I prefer a thick conditioner. I have really long thick hair and it just didn't do anything for it, I really love the scent as its a really light herbal fruity scent, but it just wasn't for me.

Watch how Turkish Delight is made on the Lush YouTube channel here; http://youtu.be/SjZRtN43UZ0

I hope you enjoyed my Lush Christmas haul, Ashley❤️