I received my August Birchbox on Monday – it is a monthly subscription box which costs £12.95 (inclusive of p&p) per month and 3, 6 & 12 monthly subscriptions are also available.  Five personalised beauty treats are included each month and this month’s box theme is ‘Dive In’  and for this month only in line with the Scuba theme, Birchbox have included a Scuba Birchbag,  (each member will receive one of four colours – just the zip is a different colour)  instead of the usual drawstring bag and outer Birchbox – although love the normal drawstring bag was happy to see a zipped bag included for a change.

This month as well as the Birchbag every subscriber received a waterproof eyeliner in one of two shades, usual product  / beauty information booklet,  four additional products  based on profile and a little sample extra–  I received the following in my ‘Pink Pufferfish’ Birchbag:

• Marcelle Waterproof Eyeliner in Mulberry  (Deluxe sample size) – Full Size =  £10.50 – happy to see an eyeliner included as love eyeliners – you could have received it in either Expresso or Mulberry – although I love brown eyeliners too was v happy to receive the mulberry colour as perfect for my green/hazel eyes – it is a beautiful purple colour which in different lights has glipses of gold, pinks, not as noticeable when you apply on your eyes as when you swatch it e.g. on your arm.  Although  colour not very strong / opaque when you first apply, it is buildable and  easy to apply.  I have used by itself and at the outer corners of the eyes and like it both ways, I find it is long lasting, does not budge and definitely waterproof, more a smoky eye so if you wanted a stronger colour could apply black eyeliner first and this eyeliner on top- will definitely purchase in a different colour too;
  

  
• Parlor by Jeff Chastain Volumising Lifting Spray – 30ml (travel size) – Full size =£17 for 147ml  – This is a Birchbox exclusive  – have used a number of products from this range through Birchbox and have been impressed to date so expecting good things and looking forward to using it;
  

  
• Balance Me Radiance Face Mask –15ml (travel size) – full size= £18 for 75 ml – Balance Me seems to be a popular brand to be included in beauty boxes / special offers at the moment and therefore have received  and tried a number of their products, although I enjoy using their products cannot say I have noticed any major difference to my skin since using them- have used the mask once  and although skin felt clean / fresh, did not notice any visual difference to the skin but will keep using to see if results improve with usage;
  

  
• Anatomicals the buff stuff Citrus Body Scrub– 50ml (travel size) – Full Size 200ml and is £3.99 – Citrus fragrance but not overpowering – looking forward to using – perfect travel size for a short break; and
  

  
• Merci Handy Antibacterial Hand Cleansing Gel – 30ml – Full size £2.90 – ‘handy’ handbag size perfect for travelling although a v strong alcohol smell, similar to some other antibacterial hand gels,   left hands soft and fragrance died down when product sank into skin but I found fragrance slightly overpowering at the beginning but did feel like your hands were being cleansed but I will not be rushing out to purchase in the near future.
• There also was a sample sachet of the NUDE Omega Cleansing Jelly included in the Birchbag as an extra – small sample but was happy to receive as an extra as love majority of NUDE products too.

I love the addition of the zipped Scuba bag this month, very useful although the one I received was slightly stained and the interior does smell strongly of rubber as you would expect but it is great to store goodies in.  When I first opened the bag I was slightly disappointed,  as bag was not that full and the one full size item was small and only costs £2.90 however now I have had a chance to try most of the products although I am still not overly excited by this months products I am content enough, not as good as last month’s, you can see what I got / last month’s review  here,  but sometimes that is the way it goes with subscription boxes, a really good box one or two months  which builds up your expectations and then when you receive an ok box you are very disappointed.   I love the eyeliner this month, pleased with the lifting spray and body scrub and although may not be rushing out to purchase the mask and the hand gel will still use them.  Although not as good a value as other months, still an ok mix of makeup, skincare and haircare products which I am happy to receive although in future boxes as always I am hoping I will receive more makeup up items.

If you are interested,  you can sign up  through my referral link www.birchbox.co.uk/invite and you will receive £5 worth of Birchbox points and currently if you use the code SCUBA at checkout you will receive a FREE full-size Mirenesse Glossy Kiss (worth £17.50) when you join – while stocks last.  (However please remember this may be sent separately).

Thank you for looking – any queries / comments please let me know and if you would like a separate review on any of the above products just let me know.

Best Wishes Liz x

My August 2016 Lookfantastic beauty box  arrived last Saturday (it is a monthly subscription box which costs £15 per month (inc p&p) or from £11.25 for a 12 month subscription)and I was excited to see what was included as the theme of this month’s box was best of  / favourite British brands.

Included within this months box is the September 2016 edition of Elle (£4.10), the product  / beauty information booklet and the following six products (photos below):

• Percy & Reed Wonder Hair Balm – 30ml (travel size) –  £18.00 for 75ml
• Renu Skin Lip & Eye Active Lift – 7ml (travel size) – £31.95 for 15ml
• Bee Good Vanilla & Honey Lip Balm – 10 ml (full size) – £4.75;
• Balance Me Congested Skin Serum – 7ml – (full size) = £10;
• Bloom and Blossom Rejuvenating Facial Spritz – 40ml– (travel size) – £15 for 100ml
•  and
• Ren Flash Defence Anti Pollution Mist – 9ml (travel size) – £24 for 60ml

Thank you for looking – love your comments on what you thought of this month’s box and which beauty boxes you love reading reviews on?.

Best Wishes Liz x

I received my August 2016 YOU beauty box  selection yesterday  – I was not as excited about the choice of products this month so still stayed with the standard subscription – £6.95 (including p&p) for two items plus the extras. (please see my previous post here for overview and how to subscribe  and the August shortlist / selection of products  post here). I  selected / received the following two products and extras:

 111SKIN – Bio Cellulose Facial Treatment Mask – One Sheet 23 ml

FULL SIZE = £20.00

States on the information booklet ‘utilising the most advanced mask technology on the market this treatment delivers beneficial nutrients into the dermis.  The mask adheres to your face like a second skin’.

As this is a high value item I am expecting great results, hope I am not disappointed.  Will do a review if I notice any difference to my skin after using the one mask.

THIS WORKS In Transit Camera Close-Up – 20 ml 

DELUXE TRAVEL SIZE  (full size 40 ml) = Approx £15.00

States on the information booklet  ‘instantly banishes signs of fatigue counterbalancing redness reducing wrinkles and leaving skin naturally radiant – wear it alone or use it as a base for makeup’.

Although only a travel size It is the perfect size for your makeup bag – cannot wait to try as it is described as a mask, moisturiser and primer in one so if it does all these things will be impressed – will do a review once I get a chance to try properly.

Plus the extras included in this month’s box are a sample size of the Perfect White Black Toothpaste (12ml), a £5 off gift card for Leonie Saliba and a Best Secret £20 gift card for new members / when you join.

Although I was not as excited about the selection of products available this month. I am still happy with the products I selected and pleased with the extras included this month as still excellent value as always.  I would just love to see more makeup items available for future boxes.  However I still would definitely recommend trying the YOU beauty box if you can because of the value of products / cost of box – subscriptions start at £6.95.   However as always, please remember if you are interested in specific products you need to make your choice early as some products may sell out quickly.

Thank you for looking –   if you are already subscribed would love to know what you thought of the selection of products this month and also love to know if you are considering subscribing.

Best Wishes Liz x

When I seen that QVC UK were launching the Tili First Edition Beauty Box  at a total cost of £20 all in (no additional postage charges) and saw the variety of brands, value of products included just had to get one.   I received my box end of last week, impressed as always with the quick delivery from QVC.

The products came beautifully packaged in a light blue box with a pastel pink trim and pink paper / shredded paper.    Included in the box were the following 8 products (counting the mousse and mini mitt as one item)  and information card containing each of the products ingredients (although slightly disappointed product prices not included on card too)

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