I have always wanted to try Birchbox and now I can finally try it thanks to the fact that I´m living in UK until August 2015. So today I want to share with you what was in my Birchbox UK August 2014 box. I guess almost everyone knows what Birchbox is, but for those who doesn´t: Birchbox is a monthly subscription service which is promised to deliver high-end beauty and lifestyle samples that have been customised for me. This service costs £10+ £2.95 shipping per month. I found a great deal from LivingSocial and so I paid £30 + £8 for shipping for 6 months subscription which normally costs £50 for 6 months plus shipping £2.95 per month.
My Birchbox arrived nicely packed and all the products were in a lovely see through bag which is just perfect for travelling.
In my Birchbox I recieved
- Liaison de Parfum “No Matter What” sample. I love receiving perfume samples, because I really don´t have time to spend at store sniffing fragrances. I have never heard of Liaison de Parfum before and so I was excited to try this fragrance. Unfortunately it is just not my cup of tea. Since I´m no good at describing scent then I won´t even try that, but when I asked mr.R´s opinion then without really thinking he was like “This reminds me of cheap liquid hand soap with some rose scent”.
- Number 4 Super Comb & Protect leave-in spray sample – another brand that I´ve never even heard of. I have tried this leave-in conditioner once and I LOVE it! It made my hair so shiny and soft and easy to comb. Its scent may be bit too overwhelming for some, but I liked it.
- Supergoop! Daily Correct SPF35 CC Cream sample – This was the sample I was most excited about! I have read nothing but good things about Supergoop! products and when I found this CC cream sample from my box I was basically jumping from joy in my kitchen and mr.R and little mr.R watched me like I had gone mad 😀 Oh well I have tried this sample twice by now and again I LOVE it! It feels so good on my skin and it makes it look nice and even.
- Nude Progenius Omega Treatment Oil sample – I have heard great things about Nude. I have tried this oil twice on my face and I like it a lot. I like that this sample actually comes with a pump and so it is convenient to use. It leaves my skin smooth and nourished.
- chapter one from the romantic novel The Proposal by Tasmina Perry. I wasn´t really fond of this “sample”. DOn´t get me wrong I do like reading and romantic novels and this book seems like a good one, but just this kind of sample for me seems useless.
- The only full size product Wild About Beauty Créme Eyeshadows in 04 Matilda. I have only swatched it so far, but it seemed nicely pigmented.
Overall I´m not loving this month´s Birchbox, but I don´t have anything bad to say either, because I´m loving those samples of Supergoop! CC cream, Number 4 leave-in spray and Nude treatment oil. To find out more about Birchbox UK click here.
Sounds like you got a good deal on the Birchbox subscription. And I’m dying to try anything from Supergoop. Hope you like next month even better
I would have hated this month’s birch box.
What a great month! That cream shadow is gorgeous. The NUDE skincare is fab too! I didn’t realize Supergoop had a cc cream. I’ll have to see if I can pick up a sample!
The box seems a little “meh” this month.
I also want to try the Super Goop CC!
I love the little bag! Too cute!
Looks like a decent box. I quit a long time ago but the boxes seem to be nicer now,
The shadow is cool, but seems kinda lackluster
Oh Birchbox..womp womp. They’ve definitely had better.
Awesome deal! I cannot wait to read your review on the Supergoop CC Cream!
The shadow seems cool!
2 things: am I excited that you finally tried Birchbox or because you’re now in UK (although not for long). Either way, Yay!
Mine didn’t come with that little bag, and everything was different – I wonder if it’s a totally different subscription in the UK. I like the shadow, and Supergoop is pretty cool!
You got a great box!
Better than Ipsy!
Oh! It is always fun to see the insides of these things.
I would have just been happy with the Nude and the Supergoop!
Looks like you have a pretty great month girl. 😉
I’ve never been enticed about the birch box because I don’t like sample sized things for the most part but if I found a deal like that, maybe I would be willing to try it out.
Oooh, supergoop!
Good deal on this month
the bag is really cute!
your birch box seems better than ours
Hmm, not too exciting I think but that eyeshadow seems nice!
I love, love, love supergoop but overall this month’s box is a dud!!
😀 Since this is my very first Birchbox then I think it is ok, but only because I did not pay full prize for it 😀
I normally love Supergoop, but that CC cream is just a really weird color on me.
I’m such a sucker for subscription boxes! Plus the mini sizes make them great gifts.
that eyeshadow looks so pretty!
I really like the look of the cream eyeshadow!
🙂 It feels looks great. Oh and that reminds me that I have to finally use it for some eye looks.