Birchbox: February 2015

Hey guys, it's Nazma!

So I thought we should have something that's quite repetitive on our blog, so I introduce to you, The Birchbox! 

For any of you that haven't heard of Birchbox or any other box similar to this (Glossy Box, Latest in Beauty, Look Fantastic, Your Beauty Discovery ect), all you have to do is subscribe to a monthly subscription of £10.00 plus £2.95 for postage and you receive a box every month with 5 or 6 different product samples personalised for you. The personalised bit comes into play when you subscribe, you'll be directed to complete a questionnaire asking you things like, what is your skin type? Hair colour? Hair type? ect, from the information submitted by yourself, they design a box especially for you using the existing products for that month, which I think is a really good idea.

The theme for February's box is 'Birchbox Loves..'

If you're someone that likes trying new beauty and skin products in particular and want to keep on top of the trends, this is definitely for you. They always send a list of all the items in the box along with their RRP prices. I only subscribed at the start of the year, as January has already passed us by (can you believe it) I'll just start with February's box (leave me a comment if you'd like to see January's box).

I received 6 products this month.

Personally, I don't have time to go to out and try loads of different products and I'm sure you will all agree with me when I say, sometimes it really is a waste of money! We've all been there where we've bought a product in it's full size on face value, used it for a few weeks and then realise it's doing absolutely nothing for you! The good thing about these boxes is, they send you samples (sometimes in full sizes) of well known brands and new brands that maybe you haven't heard of before, you can try them, if you like them, then purchase it in it's full size, if you don't, it's okay, it's not burnt a massive hole in your pocket, it's a win win!

This eyeliner by Cynthia Rowley is ahhhhmazing! It's so creamy, long lasting and glides on like a dream!

On to the products..

1. The Chia Co (Oats & Chia) / RRP £4.95 (pack of 5) - I'm not a big fan of oats, porridge or anything else goey but as all the oats have chia in them, (which is the world's oldest source of nutrition containing omega-3, fibre and protein alongside a range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants) it makes these oats different to the rest. The oats come in 3 different flavours, Mixed Berry, Banana & Mango and Apple Spice. I'm looking forward to trying this.

2. T London Bath & Shower Wash / RRP £6.50 - This bath and shower wash has quite the mixture.. It has lemongrass extracts, orange peel mingle, spicy nutmeg, chamomile and green tea in it.. I'm wondering how it smells?

3. Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect / RRP £20 - This product is for your hair when it's needing a tad bit of TLC. It claims to strengthen, repair, de-tangle, tame fly-aways as well as nourish and protect your hair. Sounds brill doesn't it? They advise to use it on towel dried hair after it's been shampooed and conditioned, I'm looking forward to trying this out (although I wear Hijab, we still need some TLC too) haha!

4. Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum / RRP £45 - I was really excited when I saw this in the box as I've heard good things about Caudalie products. This on the other hand has very mixed reviews, it claims to brighten the skin and improve the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tones. Like any other skincare brand, some work for you, some don't so I'm not going to let the reviews I've read about this overshadow my judgement and give it a try.. I'll keep you posted. 

5. Cynthia Rowley Eyeliner / RRP £11 - LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! This is has got to be my favourite item in this months box! I haven't come across an eyeliner so pigmented since MAC's Smolder! I don't wear eyeliner on a daily basis but I can imagine this being amazing to create a smokey eye as it's so creamy and easy to apply. If any of her other products are like this one, I will definitely be looking into them!

6. theBalm cosmetics Stainiac in Beauty Queen / RRP £10 - This is similar to Benefit's Benetint, I believe it's an American brand (explains why I've never heard of it) but it essentially does the same thing that any other lip and cheek tint does. I've never really purchased a tint before but I remember when they were all the craze not so long ago. The colour is personally too bright for me but I'm pretty sure others can rock this.

My Verdict!

I really like this month's box! I can see myself using a couple of the products, well I've used the eyeliner already.. Let's see what next month's box has in store for me.

Look out for another post next month on March's Birchbox!

Hope you enjoyed, take care!

Nazma x