Birchbox UK May 2013 Review

Can you believe I have never reviewed a Birchbox?
No me neither considering I have covered just about every other sample box out there.
My sincerest apologies Birchbox, I promise it is nothing personal.

Birchbox UK May 2013 Review

In-fact I feel rather guilty for not sharing a Birchbox review given that they do so much more than supply well priced beauty sample boxes, take for instance this month Birchbox are supporting Fashion Targets Breast Cancer . Birchbox will not only donate 30% of their e-shop sales for the month of May but also £5 for every time a subscriber recommends a friend (up until the 31st of May). One word incredible and such a worthy cause too!

Care to see what is inside this months box which is all based around being red carpet ready...

Birchbox UK May 2013 Review

OPI Nail Lacquer (sample size) - Annoyingly OPI do not label their mini bottles of polish so you are left guessing what shade is inside, infuriating when you like the shade and fancy purchasing the full sized bottle. Luckily this dusky rose shade is not at all my taste but a great inclusion none the less.

Birchbox UK May 2013 Review

Elemental Herbology Cell Plumping Facial Moisturiser (sample size) - A light but highly nourishing and hydrating moisturiser that feels wonderful on the skin. As many know I have oily skin and most moisturisers tend to be too heavy but this has just the right consistency, so far so good and I may just purchase a full size tube in the future.

Birchbox UK May 2013 Review

B/Attitude Body Souffle (sample size) - The company that owns Buddha Bar in London bring you a product from their Parsian Spa and my oh my does it smell divine. The amazingly lighter than air texture melts into the skin and instantly hydrates the body. This could be the product that encourages me to moisturise my body more often!

Birchbox UK May 2013 Review

Make Believe Sunbeam Bronzer and Brush (full size) - Please don't let the images mislead you my lightening is a little of whack today but rest assure that the Make Believe Bronzer is a great dupe for NARS Laguna Bronzer. A slightly ashy grey toned bronzer that is perfect for contouring and at £15 it is half the price of NARS Laguna.

Birchbox UK May 2013 Review

Doctor Duve Anti-Ageing and Firming Eye Cream (extra sample) - I'm not the biggest fan of sachet samples as there is never enough product to fully trial the contents. In this case I am happy there is not enough product as the full size retails for £115 and that is one pricey skin care addition I can do without!

Birchbox UK May 2013 Review

Kusmi Tea Detox Tea (extra sample) - I don't drink tea or coffee or any hot beverage for that matter so I haven't tried this out. That being said it does smell rather fresh and I'm sure those that enjoy tea will be happy to know that this tea blend helps rid the body of pent up toxins and boosts energy. I am actually tempted to give a go!

On the whole I think that the May edition of the UK Birchbox was great and particularly recommend trying out the Make Believe Sunbeam Bronzer if you use or perhaps lust after NARS Laguna as the shades are almost identical.


You can subscribe to Birchbox* for £10 per month - link
-* PR sample sent for consideration of review.

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