My Little Box | July 2015

This month's My Little Box theme is Road Trip and it is filled with adorable travel accessories. I know I say this every month but I love receiving these boxes - it always feels like such a treat and both the contents and illustrations add to that special feeling.

My Little Box July 2015 Contents:

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water | £1.99 for 125ml
Essie Nail Polish | £7.99
DCER Golden Temporary Tattoos | £3.50
My Little Beauty Summer Sorbet After Sun Gel | £9
BIC Cristal Stylus Pen | £1.40
BIC Ready-To-Send Notebook | £3.50
My Little Box Travel Organiser | £10.50

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water
I tried this once and have been removing my makeup with it every day since. For something so pure, it really does remove makeup efficiently, no scrubbing required. I can't believe the price on this too - will definitely be re-purchasing!

Essie Nail Polish
I love Essie nail polishes. They're one of the only high-street brands that doesn't chip within 12 hours and have an amazing range of shades. This brown one wasn't my favourite for me. I think it would be gorgeous on someone with a bit of a tan but wouldn't look right on me. Luckily, a colleague of mine gets My Little Box too and had a red glittery shade sent to her so I can swap.

DCER Golden Temporary Tattoos
More of these amazing tattoos! I have tried out the ones I got from Birchbox last month and love them so I'm definitely excited about these. Especially because they're so dainty. Perfect for a pretty little touch to any occassion.

My Little Beauty Summer Sorbet After Sun Gel
Still haven't been sun burned this year so can't really try this out properly but I love the cute packaging of this and it definitely feels nourishing on my normal skin. This might be another one I save for next year's holiday.

BIC Cristal Stylus Pen & BIC Ready-To-Send Notebook
I wasn't really sure what this notebook was at first but when I opened it up, I loved the idea! Imagine being on holiday and sending a postcard back to your self filled with memories, photos or little souvenirs. It would be such a lovely thing to come back to and I can't wait to try this out. Unfortunately, I won't be going on holiday until next year but I will be saving this until then. Bonus points for the pen included which has a rubber tip to act as a stylus for your touchscreen devices.

My Little Box Travel Organiser
Another one that I'll be saving for next year's holiday but so cute and helpful! It's got little pockets for your tickets, passport and credit cards plus a slot for a pen. I can definitely see me making use of this through the airports next year.

I'm always so excited to receive these boxes and can't wait to see what next month's theme will be! I have another post on here for you tomorrow so be sure to check back then. Otherwise, you can subscribe to this blogs and get emails anytime there's a new post - check out the links on the top right of this page for that :-)

Tabitha
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Birchbox | June 2015

The June 2015 Birchbox theme was all about ballet-pump brand French Sole and featured some gorgeous box designs inspired by the shoes. New subscribers even got to pick their box design. There were lots of great products this month plus one stand out favourite for me.

Birchbox June 2015 Contents:

English Laundry No. 7 For Her | £60
Yes To Cucumbers Facial Wipes | £4.99
Cowshed Body Lotion in Knackered Cow | £20
Beauty Protector Protect & Oil | £16
Mirenesse Glossy Kiss in Angel Kiss | £17.50
STYLondon Temporary Metallic Tattoos | £7.99
Birchbox x French Sole Shoe Box | No Price Listed

English Laundry No. 7 For Her
I would love to review this now but unfortunately, my box arrived without the actual sample :-( I sent a tweet to Birchbox who came back really quickly with an apology and after providing my details, they have arranged for a new one to be sent. I can't wait for it to arrive since the description in the Birchbox booklet makes it sound amazing.

Yes To Cucumbers Facial Wipes
These smell a little too strongly of cucumber for me but they seem to do the job they're made for. I'm pretty happy with my Tesco's own cucumber wipes which performed exactly the same as these and have a nicer scent in my opinion. I doubt I'll be switching to these in future.

Cowshed Body Lotion in Knackered Cow
Love Cowshed products so I was happy to see this addition. It smells like sweet lavender and a little goes a long way so hopefully the sample will last me a while. My skin definitely feels hydrated and the scent really lasts.This is perfect for pre-bed moisturising.

Beauty Protector Protect & Oil
You all know I love hair products so I was happy to see not one but two bottles of this in my box. This is supposed to help hydrate your ends while giving your hair a lovely shine. At the same time, it's a heat protector so ideal for protecting your strands from the UV rays. It smells sweet and luxurious so definitely a little treat for pamper days.

Mirenesse Glossy Kiss in Angel Kiss
I was excited for a bit of makeup I could use this month's since the May samples weren't for me. This is a lip crayon that can be both high shine (just apply) or a satin/matte finish (apply and blot) or used on the cheeks. The colour is well pigmented and a gorgeous shade. I'm not quite sure it's a good shade for my skin tone now it's summer, but come autumn I think this will be perfect paired with a brown matte lid and thick winged liner.

STYLondon Temporary Metallic Tattoos
This was by far my favourite addition. I've been wanting some of these for ages but haven't seen any designs I've liked yet. I used to love temporary tattoos as a kid so seeing them in these bright metallic styles like a new accessory is exciting. I can't wait to try these out! I can see myself buying these again already.

I don't see myself using the shoe bag for shoes any time soon. More likely it will be used for toiletries or jewellery but it was a nice addition to the box. Definite favourite are the temporary tattoos this month.

I hope you're all enjoying June so far. I'll be back with a new post in a couple of days on this month's My Little Box contents so be sure to check back then. Also, remember to check out the Birchbox Website if you're interested in subscribing to these yourself.

Tabitha
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My Little Box | May 2015

This month's theme is Provence and the box design is just gorgeous! Once again, it took a little longer for me to get My Little Box in the post this month. A colleague of mine who signed up for them too got hers a week and a half before mine arrived. It's worth the wait though.

My Little Box May 2015 Contents:

L'Occitane Mer & Mistral Shower Gel | £12

L'Occitane Roses et Reines Hand and Nail Cream | £14

L'Occitane Verbena Body Lotion | £20

L'Occitane Verbena Leaf Soap | £4.50

My Little Beauty Eyeshadow Crayon | £9

My Little Box My Little Doll Magnets | £6

My Little Box Embroidery Cuff | £15

L'Occitane Mer & Mistral Shower Gel

This stuff smells so amazing. It's a fresh scent that just invokes the ocean in my mind. I'm really pleased with the size of the sample too. Definitely 4 or 5 showers worth in this bottle.

L'Occitane Roses et Reines Hand and Nail Cream

I've just finished the Caudalie Hand Cream sample I was working on so I was excited to see this. However, I really don't like the scent. There's something distinctly 'Grandma's Yardley' about it. The texture of the product is very thin so a little goes a long way. It definitely made my skin feel soft and nourished but I couldn't put up with the scent. 

L'Occitane Verbena Body Lotion

Now this is lovely. I'm pretty sure I've seen this before but I don't remember it smelling so good. It's like a peppery lemongrass and a wonderful quality. It is thin textured again so a little goes a long way. It sinks into my skin so I don't have to deal with that awful sticky feeling. Definitely a winner for me.

L'Occitane Verbena Leaf Soap

When I read the description on this from My Little Box, I was a bit skeptical. I've always associated soaps with drying and felt the last place I would put soap is my face. However, I can admit I was wrong. Not only does this soap have the incredible lemon scent of the body lotion, but it also exfoliates as well as moisturises. My skin felt smooth and hydrated afterwards. Who doesn't want that?

My Little Beauty Eyeshadow Crayon

I love this eyeshadow crayon! I swatched it as soon as I opened the box and have been impressed with it ever since. The colour is a metallic dark brown with a hint of gold shimmer. It goes on really creamy and blends effortlessly. Once it 'dries' it stays put. The swatch on my hand took 5 minutes to scrub off under a tap so this is definitely a long lasting product. The colour is perfect for my ghostly skin and blue eyes so I'm pleased.

My Little Box My Little Doll Magnets

This was a really cute idea but mine wasn't pre-cut well enough so when I tried to press out the dolly, I ended up taking off her legs. Still, it was a really cute bonus and just another added touch which sets My Little Box apart from the rest to me.

My Little Box Embroidery Cuff

Again, a really cute bonus touch. I'm loving the creative vibe of the beauty boxes this month. I don't wear cuffs myself as they fall off my deceptively un-chubby wrists too easily. That said, decorating it is a fun project and it would make a great gift for someone.

So once again, a really lovely box from My Little Box. It could still be my biased love for all things French but I genuinely adore receiving these boxes every month and have been recommending them to everyone. As always, if you're interested, check out the My Little Box website for more information and to subscribe to them. 

On a personal note, I've got a brand new camera so I'm hoping the images will be a better quality moving forward! I tested it out with this post so let me know what you guys think :-)

Tabitha 

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Birchbox | May 2015

The May 2015 Birchbox is themed "Free Your Mind" and it is all about releasing your creativity and trying things you wouldn't normally. It starts with the box design which a fun design that us subscribers get to colour in.

Birchbox May 2015 Contents:

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Tinted Moisturiser in Light | £27
Wah London Nail Art Pen | £7
Parlor by Jeff Chastain Moisturising Sea Salt Spray | £17
Whish Three Whishes Body Butter in Almond | £14.50
Jelly Pong Pong Caribbean Sun Bronzer Duo in Martinique | £15.95
Number 4 Lumiere d'Hiver Reconstructing Masque | £36
Birchbox Colouring Pencils

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Tinted Moisturiser in Light
I suppose it's always going to be difficult with products that need to match a person's skin tone, but unfortunately I'm unable to make any use of this. I did try it on my face in case it blended well, but sadly I ended up looking like an orange on top of a Milky bar. It seems to go on easy enough with a hydrating texture that sat on the skin nicely - just a shame about the shade.

Wah London Nail Art Pen

This month was another month where you were able to select your preferred product and it was a choice of this pen, press on nails or a nail polish. I don't think I sent my selection in time (I wanted press on nails) so I ended up with this pen. I like my nails quite plain myself though it was fun to experiment with this pen. It comes with two distribution methods - pull the top off for a fine pen and unscrew the lid for a thin brush. The pen was great for intricate designs but the brush function isn't for clumsy hands. The consistency of the product is very watery so it dripped everywhere. It did dry quickly though.

 Parlor by Jedd Chastain Moisturising Sea Salt Spray
With summer coming up, this is the perfect product for creating tousled waves and texture. It's made with almond oil so it didn't feel drying on my hair. It also smells like peaches and cream which was a lovely bonus. I do love a hair product though so I could be biased.

Whish Three Whishes Body Butter in Almond
I can't get enough body butters at the moment so this was a welcome addition. I love the scent of this product. It's like bathing in almond milk. My skin stills feel soft and smooth the day after using this so I'm definitely impressed. I don't see this particular sample lasting very long.

Jelly Pong Pong Caribbean Sun Bronzer Duo in Martinique
I'm not a fan of this product at all. For starters, it took several attempts by myself and others to actually open the damn packaging. Then the actual product itself was so lacking in pigment that it's hardly worth the effort. I thought maybe it might have just been stiff because it was my first time opening the packaging, but after shutting the lid again I literally can't get it open. So disappointed that there's two makeup samples this month and neither of them can actually be used.

Number 4 Lumiere d'Hiver Reconstructing Masque
This one I'm saving for the next time I highlight my hair so I can't tell you much about it. That said, I've used samples from this range before and was impressed so I have high hopes for this. You can't go wrong with a good hair mask after-all.

All in all, not a great month of products for me this month. I started to colour in the box but the colouring pencils weren't a great quality so I didn't really enjoy it. I know my sister will love this though - Phoebe does love a good colour-in task. I am hoping that June's Birchbox is better but at least I've still got the May My Little Box to come.

Tabitha
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My Little Box | April 2015

It took a little longer for me to get my hands on this month's My Little Box. They were sent out mid-month but I've been out of the office for a week with some annual leave so I've only managed to pick up the box now.

As usual, I love it! Not only is the box design and illustration just as adorable as always, but the products inside are exactly what I love to receive - make-up, perfume and hair products!

The theme of this month's box is Dreams.

My Little Box April 2015 Contents:

Sabe Masson Soft Perfume in Copacabana | £15
Loved By Lip Balm Loved by Lou Lesage | £8
Delphine Pariente Bonne Etoile Necklace | £20
My Little Beauty Repairing Hair Mask for Dry Ends | £7
My Little Box Rotating Stamp | £8

Sabe Masson Soft Perfume in Copacabana
So I'm already won over by the packaging which is eye-catching in itself. The perfume is made in France and smells incredible. It's a solid perfume stick and rubs on with a lip balm texture. The scent is definitely on the floral/citrus side of things and very delicate. It smells like elegance to me, that's the best way to describe it. I feel like it will definitely make a home in my bag for on-the-go perfume.

Loved By Lip Balm Loved by Lou Lesage
I was excited by the red as soon as I saw it. I love lip colours but especially in red shades. This is a tinted lip balm so the colour pay off is subtle. That said, it feels like a good quality balm that really lasted with zero stickyness. There's no scent or flavour to the balm so I quite honestly forgot I had it on most of the day. It will be perfect to give a touch of oomph to a more natural everyday look.

Delphine Pariente Bonne Etoile Necklace
I know I'm a sucker for marketing/packaging but I loved the way that this was sent. The necklace was hidden inside the little white cloud like an extra surprise. The little pendant reads "Bonne Etoile" which translates as Lucky Star. It feeds into the box theme of dreaming big and is a really cute touch.

My Little Beauty Repairing Hair Mask for Dry Ends
Anyone with longer hair appreciates the necessity of a regular hair mask session. I can't wait to try this out! It's made with walnut oil and shea butter so it smells creamy and indulgent. It's specially formulated for dry ends which my hair desperately needs help with right now.

My Little Box Rotating Stamp
This is so adorable. It comes with 12 different messages but my favourite was the "Made with Love" option that is pictured below. I love the stationary I've received from My Little Box. I still have a drawer with their cute tape and ribbon from the Christmas box. This stamp will come in very handy for birthday cards or handmade gifts.

I still love getting these boxes each month and will continue to review their contents here. If you're interested in receiving these boxes for yourself, have a look on the My Little Box website for more information. Or if you still need convincing, just keep checking back here every month for a look at what I'm receiving with my subscription.

Tabitha
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Birchbox | April 2015

The April 2015 Birchbox has a Tatler theme in Baby Blue and Baby Pink to celebrate Royal Baby #2 on the way. There were audible gasps of approval at the style of this month's box when I opened it at my desk yesterday.

Birchbox April 2015 Contents:

- Laura Mercier Eye Pencil | from £17.50
- Lola Barcelona Nail Polish in Born | £7.50 (Birchbox Exclusive)
- Percy & Reed London Smoothed, Sealed & Sensational Volumising No Oil Oil | £14
- Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash | £19.50
- Korres Bergamot Pear Body Milk | £10
- Befine Warming Clay Mask | £17

Laura Mercier Eye Pencil
Having fallen instantly in love with the primer from Laura Mercier sent in a Birchbox of the past (which I still use every time I do make up and have yet to actually run out of), I was very excited to try out another product! This is the Laura Mercier Eye Pencil in the colour Violet:

It's a gorgeous colour and completely smudge-proof. I put it on my hand when I first opened the box and tried smudging it off after 30 seconds only to find the line wouldn't budge. Even several hand washes later, the product was still there in the same precise line and bright colour that I had originally drawn. Between this product and the Laura Mercier Primer, it seems as though I need to expand my Laura Mercier makeup collection!

Lola Barcelona Nail Polish in Born
Makeup and nail polishes are my favourite things to receive in my monthly beauty boxes so I was pleased to see this month's addition. It's a nude/lilac shade with just the tiniest hint of shimmer that it perfect for the transition between Spring and Summer. I can't wait to try this out!

Percy & Reed London Smoothed, Sealed & Sensational Volumising No Oil Oil

Despite the mouthful of a name, I have become instantly infatuated with this product! I love oils to give my hair a sleek shine, but too often I find them greasy no matter how little product I use. This No-Oil Oil is the solution I've been waiting for. Not only does it smell luxury as monogrammed napkins, but it actually does exactly what it says it will! I rubbed 3 pumps into my hair when it was towel-dry, concentrating on the tips but moving the leftover onto the roots. 

The result was smooth and shiny hair with a gorgeous bounce. Plus, the scent of the oil was still in my hair even by the next day. I looked like a freak, but I couldn't stop sniffing my own hair.

Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash

This product was a massive disappointment. You all know I'm not a fan of receiving skincare products anyway but I've been giving them all a fair whack recently to see if any can convince me to break from my routine. This product will never convince me to breakaway from my trusted products. 

The scent was decent, but it was a struggle to even squeeze some product out of the packet. It was housed in some super thick plastic that made it difficult to comfortably squeeze out. 

I put it on my face with damp hands as instructed only to find that it didn't even foam! I wasn't expecting a bubble bath on my face since clearly that would have been uncomfortable. However, to have foaming on the packet and for me to barely experience suds was a massive let down. 

Add to that how my face didn't even feel clean afterwards. I definitely won't be forking out £19.50 for the full size of this face wash. 

Korres Bergamot Pear Body Milk

I've loved all the previous Korres products I've been sent and this one certainly didn't let me down. It smells absolutely gorgeous. I'm still not entirely sure what bergamot is, but this product smells and feels amazing. I put it on my forearm to test since they have been a little dry lately, and they already feel so much softer!

Befine Warming Clay Mask

I do love a well-deserved mini pamper session and this mask definitely made me feel pampered! It didn't warm to a point that I noticed after initially putting it on but it smelled like pomegranate seeds on top of caramalised apple so it was certainly indulgent feeling. The only downside is that it didn't dry solid on the skin which is  my favourite part of a mask - who doesn't love to crack it all with facial expressions when you're about to wash it off? That said, my skin felt plump and radiant afterwards so I'd use it again.

I hope that this was post was helpful! I'll continue to review the Birchboxes that I receive each month.

As always, all the products mentioned are available on the Birchbox website in the Shop section individually or you can subscribe to the boxes for yourself to get your own monthly surprise :-)

Tabitha

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Birchbox | March 2015

I've been excited about receiving the March 2015 Birchbox since I got to pick which Benefit Mascara I could be sent. I decided on the Benefit Roller Lash and have been using it every day since. This month's box was teamed with Habitat and had very cheerful packaging.

Birchbox March 2015 Contents:

- Benefit Roller Lash | £19.50

- Catherine Malandrino Style de Paris | From £50

- Philip Kingsley Smooth Cream | £18

- Serenity Skincare Dead Sea Bath Salt | £9.50

- Lord & Berry Brozer in Sienna | £19

- A Perfect Heritage by Penny Vincenzi | £7.99

- Birchbox & Habitat Exclusive Notebook

Benefit Roller Lash

I fell in instant love with this mascara! I wasn't a fan of "They're Real" by Benefit so my expectations weren't too high for this one. I was wrong to be hesitant - the formula does exactly what it says on the box and curls my lashes to perfection. I will definitely be investing in the full size when the sample has run out.

Catherine Malandrino Style de Paris

I don't mind sampling any high-end scent but there isn't a lot that can tear me away from my Diesel Loverdose. That said, this has a gorgeous scent and if I was ever in the market for a new perfume, I'd definitely consider this one. It smells like satsumas and grapefruit with just the tiniest hint of licorice. I could still smell it on my skin 4 hours later so the staying power of this one is decent too. 

Philip Kingsely Smooth Cream

Shine and luxury scents in your hair - what more could you want? My favourite thing to receive after makeup is hair products. I tried this one when I wore my hair down and slightly wavy for Mother's Day. It smells like it should cost £60 and the tiniest amount made my hair smoothed out and shiny without being heavy on my hair. 

Serenity Skincare Dead Sea Bath Salt

I don't have a bath so I couldn't actually test this out. I tried to palm it off to my boyfriend for his Mum as well as to a few of my friends but none of them were keen on long baths. Personally, you can't keep me out of a bath and I can't wait for the day when I have a house with one in it. Maybe I'll save this until then.

Lord & Berry Bronzer in Sienna

I've always heard great things about this brand but have never had the chance to try any of their products. The colour of this bronzer is absolutely gorgeous and application was smooth/subtle enough that it doesn't look orange or cakey. I still love my Sleek Face Form palette but this is a nice alternative that I can actually wear on my super pale skin.

There's a coupon inside the box for 20% off Habitat valid until the end of this month which will be great for some.

Personally, I'm just excited for the Sneak Peek card inside this month's box that said next month is a Tatler Box! It looks like we might get to choose a Laura Mercier product as well. As a fan of their primer, I'm definitely excited!

I hope you enjoyed this post. Let me know if you have any Lord & Berry products you'd recommend that I try.

Tabitha

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Birchbox | February 2015

February's Birchbox themed was "Birchbox Loves" and centered around the things and products that they love the most to tie-in with Valentines Day this month. On top of that, it was a very exciting month for Birchbox in general with the launch of their letterbox sized packaging! I get mine delivered to work myself, but anyone who's had to deal with a courier leaving it in a 'safe' place or had to arrange for re-delivery can finally rejoice! See birchbox.co.uk/slimbox for more on that.

This month's box was filled with high-end goodies including a full-size sample and the usual lifestyle addition. Products as follows:

London Butterflies Bath Salt Scrub | £35
theBalm cosmetics Cindy-Lou Manizer | £15
Cynthia Rowley Beauty Eyeliner in Black | £11
Liz Earle Beauty Co. Botanical Shine Shampoo | £10
Wild About Beauty Rose Water Illuminating Serum | £22 (Full Size Provided!)
The Chia Co Oats + Chia | £4.95 (pack of 5)

Now, you all know I'm not a massive fan of skincare samples as they tend to sit in a big box while I stick to my usual routine but I have been getting into my serums lately so I'm excited to give this one a try.

I'm also a huge lover of all things Liz Earle so I'm excited to try this shampoo. If there's one thing I run out of fast it's hair products so the more the merrier with those.

The scrub looks very fancy - maybe it's the magpie in me that's attracted to that but I can't wait to try it out. Maybe the next time I have a pamper evening I can make myself feel super posh with this one.

I've been getting a lot of eyeliners in my beauty boxes and these are starting to build up since I don't use them all that often. That said, a quick test on the back of my hand has let me know that this particular pencil has a really smooth and smudgeable consistency which I'm sure will come in handy later on. I'll also say that once I went to wash my hand later, it was going nowhere which is encouraging too.

theBalm product caused me to let out a little squeal of excitement at my desk when I opened the box. I loved the lip and cheek cream 'How 'Bout Them Apples?' that Birchbox sent a handful of months ago and am excited to try more from this cosmetics line. They are just a touch above my usual price bracket but I'm always willing to pay for a good product! Especially when I love the style of packaging too.

OMG the Oats. I've been eating a bowl of these while I wrote this post and they're perfect. So easy to make - I just poured half a cup of boiled water on them in a bowl, gave them a stir and they were perfect. Each of the packets is only 45g but the oats are more than filling and just 187 calories for low-fat, low-carb deliciousness. I've been encouraged to take a look at their website just from this sample and they've got a total of three delicious flavours to try - Banana & Mango, Apple Spice, Mixed Berry. £5 for a pack of 5 isn't bad either.

I have Birchbox reward points stored up (12 points a box where 100pts = £10) so I have just placed an order for two boxes of the Chia Oats. The Birchbox shop give you free shipping on any of the products included in that month's box so with the reward points I used, I basically got two week's worth of breakfasts for free!

All in all, an excellent box as always. If you're interested in getting these boxes just take a look at their website for more information. I think it's clear that I definitely recommend them!

Tabitha
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This post not sponsored by Birchbox - I just really love their product and wanted to share. Seriously can't wait for more of those oats. The banana and mango flavour had better not be gross. I've got high expectations after the Mixed Berry flavour. 

Birchbox | January 2015

It's 2015! Hooray! I hope you all had a wonderful New Year and have spent the first full week of it in a fairly pleasant way...even if some of it was miserable because that early alarm for work is just as screeching as it was in 2014.

Beyond anything else, the start of a new month means two things: bills and beauty boxes. I got an email to say that my Birchbox had dispatched on Thursday and had received it by Friday which totally makes up for the massive delay last month in my mind. 

Birchbox and Women's Health have teamed up this month and we were on the same page. My theme for this month has been to hit refresh on everything and I was delighted to find out that their January theme was just that - Hit Refresh. 

Alongside a booklet with 12 little challenges to help you Hit Refresh this month (including keep up a journal and a sit-up-straight challenge) there was the usual array of samples. Not being a fan of the skin care sample side of things, I'll admit that I was a little disappointed to have not one but three skin related items in this month's box. 

This month's box contained:

- stila lip glaze (£15) in the shade Glamour (E0)

- Green People Intense Repair Shampoo (£11.95)

- HealGel Face (£48)

- Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum  (£45)

- activbod Cooling Finish Lotion (£12)

- Embrace Matcha Green Tea

- Birchbox Pilates Band

I'm not going to go into any depth on the skincare product front because they usually stack up gathering dust somewhere before I ever try them 

I am excited about the Macha tea though! I've wanted to try it for a while now since I first saw an article about it on the Teapigs website long ago. I might try and find a matcha latte recipe somewhere and give it a go!

I'll also be giving the shampoo a go. Apparently a little will go a long way and it's going to strengthen/repair my hair without any 'chemical nasties'. I also can't wait to try out the pilates band though I have to admit that I'm terrified it will snap.

Lastly, I am loving the lip glaze! It's a gorgeous colour with a very deep pigment which will always make me happy with a lip product. For any lipgloss haters like me, it is just a touch sticky. BUT it's not an unpleasant sticky, more of a reassuringly stubborn non-budge lip colour. I took a swatch on my hand and hopefully captured the colour in as natural a light I can achieve this time of year in my dark little basement flat.

It was a sweet scent that is akin to passion fruit or perhaps even mango. I've been wearing it a couple of hours now and the pigment is still going strong despite multiple cups of tea. I can't wait to try it out on a daytime look. It's the perfect pop of colour without being too much for a typical day at the office.

All in all, I'm happy to have some tools to help towards my hitting refresh this month so thank you, Birchbox!

I hope you all enjoy your weekend! I'll be back with another post on Tuesday so I'll see you again then :-)

Tabitha 

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This post was not sponsored by Birchbox, if it was they probably would have sent me less skincare :-P I just like their product and wanted to share.