UNBOXING: Birchbox UK March 2020

The third box of 2020 is to celebrate International Women's Day.

The Box

The box is cute, there is white shredded paper to protect the products and I will reuse this for presents I give out. There is also the information page as well as a discount sheet.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Vitamasques Lip Mask - Plump And Repair

I got this lip mask in my latest Birchbox and thought now was the perfect time to use this as my lips are suffering.

CLAIMS:

• Improves elasticity
• Adds moisture
• Repairs and soothes dry skin
• Subtly plumps for noticeably softer lips in just 15 minutes

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: INC.redible® Flower Power Hydrating Sheet Mask

I got this face mask in my Birchbox UK, November 2019. I feel like I haven't done a first impressions on a face mask in ages, my last face mask blog post was FIRST IMPRESSIONS: H&M Hydrogel Clean Sheet Moisturising Sheet Mask which was published on 3rd January 2020 but actually tried it on Tuesday 24th December 2019.

CLAIMS:

• Packed with hydrating goodness
• Help restore your skin to its glory
• Hydrates and nourishes dry and dehydrated skin
• Enriched with botanical flower extracts and vitamin E to help provide antioxidant protection, intense hydration and plumps, smooths and refreshed skin

UNBOXING: Birchbox UK February 2020

Second box for the year and it's From Birchbox With Love X. This month we are treated to an extra product so normally we should have five products but this month we have six.

The Box

I love the box, it is a gorgeous pattern, I opened it and just saw pink and red, there is shredded tissue paper inside which I put into a zip lock bag and reuse with other gifts.

UNBOXING: Birchbox UK January 2020

First box of the year and it's a collaboration with Rochelle Humes, if you don't know who she is, she was in the band The Saturday's but also is one of the presenters on M&S Food's YouTube channel.

The Box

The box is a drawer, I am so confused because when I used to have Birchbox it would come in a box then a drawer, I don't know if they have changed but let's see. I am going to do a blog post at the end of the year showing all the packaging of 2020 for Birchbox and see which one I prefer. The drawer is quite nice, it's gold, rose gold, pink marble, salmon, it's really nice. Inside there is the usual booklet which I don't look at until the end of me looking at the products and there is also a 20% off voucher for New Look.

REVIEW: Forgive Me Suzie Eye Swear Eyeshadow Palette #Blogmas2019

I received this palette in December 2019 Birchbox, it is a Birchbox-exclusive eyeshadow palette with five autumnal shades, metallic, shimmer and velvety-soft matte shades from a striking red-brown and dusky rose to a warm copper, 100% cruelty free and vegan.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Daily Concepts® Multi-Functional Soap Sponge Mother Of Pearl #Blogmas2019

I got this soapy sponge in my Birchbox so thought I would try it out on my face and not body.

CLAIMS:

• Suitable for both face and body
• 2-in-1 soap sponge combines a radiance-boosting cleanser with a gentle exfoliator so you can skip a step in your routine (and the shower)
• Expect to feel satisfyingly squeaky clean after using, as the mother of pearl purifies and boosts skin's texture

UNBOXING: Birchbox UK December 2019 #Blogmas2019

I used to get Birchbox subscription every month but stopped, I saw there was an offer on their website and resigned up.

The Box

AKA bag, this month the theme is Ready, Set, Glam, embracing the glitz and glamour of Christmas. There is a blue pouch with rose gold glitter star on the front and rose gold zipper. There isn't a box or drawer this month but this amazing pouch.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Ciaté Knight In Shining Armour Overnight Nail Mask #Blogmas2019

My nails have really been suffering so when I saw this on Birchbox UK I had to give it a try.

CLAIMS:

• Brighten and revitalise dehydrated nails
• A breakthrough in beauty sleep!
• Overnight nail mask is a man saviour.
• Enriched in Marula Oil for hydrating, brightening, revitalising results.

Daily Evening Skincare Routine 2018 #Blogmas2018

Here is my evening skincare routine and I know people will think I am wrong but this works for me.

Cleanse: Garnier SkinActive Micellar Oil-Infused Cleansing Water
I tried various micellar waters and felt they dried my skin out so when I found an oil based one that is for dry and sensitive skin I had to try it and I love it, I use large cotton pads to use this product with.

Exfoliate: Lush Movis Soap
I run this bar of scrub under the tap and then directly scrub my face and rinse off with warm water.

Lip Scrub: Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub
I don't like mint but I like this lip scrub, I apply to my lips and move my finger in a circular motion then I have to admit I like the scrub off, it's delicious.

Lip Balm: Blistex MedPlus
This lip balm is quite thick but I use it at night because it smells disgusting.

Eyes: Polaar Icy Magic Instant Eye Contour Energiser
I want to plump my eyes up a little and get rid of the under eye creases.

Toner: Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic
If you read my Daily Morning Skincare Routine you would have seen I use the spray version of this in the morning, I like to use a cotton pad soaked in this and gently patted onto my skin.

Serum: The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10%
I started using this serum end-November because I have noticed that I have fine lines on my forehead and I hate them so looked into The Ordinary and this claims to help reduce fine lines, I am writing a blog post on it which will be out in the new year.

Serum: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
I have been using this serum for about three months on and off and my skin has been glowing since using it but I notice when I miss it, I need to use it every day to see the glow, if I skip it that day my skin is dull. I put one dropper into my hand and then gently tap it into my skin and let it sink in.

Moisturiser: Astral Face & Body Moisturiser
I put a thick layer of this moisturiser onto my face massaging it into my face in circular motions.

Daily Morning Skincare Routine 2018 #Blogmas2018

During 2018 I have put more focus and effort into my skincare than I have ever done so thought I would share with my readers my daily morning skincare routine.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Manefit Honey Nutrition + Vitalising Sheet Mask

A fact about me I love face masks in particular sheet masks because they are not as messy, I love trying new sheet masks so I did a bit of a shopping spree on Birchbox website and seen that it had good rating so got the Manefit Honey Nutrition + Vitalising Sheet Mask

Manefit claims that the mask will soothe and nourish the skin, the honey extract gives energy and vitality to the skin.

Birchbox claims that the mask is enriched in nourishing honey and packed full of antioxidants that means the mask locks in moisture as well as instantly healing and soothing tired and stressed skin leaving you with a healthy glow.