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This December, Birchbox have redeemed themselves after a disappointing November box with a beautiful blue velvet pouch with 7 items inside. Usually each box is £10 per month (plus £2.95 shipping) but right now you can get the December goodies for £5 plus shipping with the […]
The October Birchbox looked rather good, with a few new items among what was on offer alongside some old favourites. Everyone got an eye mask from Vitamasques, either a morning or evening one, and you are supposed to be able to choose. However, at times website […]
If you haven’t had a Birchbox yet, the premise is quite simple; for £10 (plus £2.95 shipping) per month you get a box of at least five beauty items that can be sample, travel, or full sized items. The September Birchbox looked promising as there appeared […]
Summer beauty boxes can be a little hit or miss, usually because they contain seasonal items such as self-tan, which can be useful if you use it but not so much for those who don’t. I decided to take a chance and see what curation I […]
The June Birchbox has collaborated with Paperchase this month, one of my favourite companies! I love the box design and with it came a 20% off voucher and a postcard was supposed to be included, however that was missing. As beauty boxes become more competitive for […]
This is actually my first Birchbox of the year, and that’s because I haven’t been tempted to subscribe due to the selection of items on offer. I was tempted by the 2 for 1 offer this month, and to be honest, I was still a little […]
Birchbox is still one the most straightforward of the beauty subscription boxes around; it’s simple in that you can cancel by the last day of the preceding month, and it’s £10 a month plus £2.95 shipping. There are options to pay for longer subscriptions (3, 6 […]
Birchbox started the month with a selection of mystery offers when you subscribed and I went for the 3 for 1 box offer, which is even more of a lucky dip than usual. This month, each subscriber can choose a deluxe travel sized Benefit blush in […]
The August Birchbox has no less than 10 beautifully designed drawer boxes this month as it joins forces with 10 Etsy designers. Unfortunately you don’t get to choose which design, but all are stunningly creative, and the drawer boxes are invaluable. I received a lovely flowery one […]
It’s springtime, and Easter sadly didn’t have too many deals that tempted me, so I’m keeping an eye out for some good deals and new products this month. Here are some of the ones that I have found so far that I feel are worth taking […]
With Christmas and the January sales over, it’s time to look new launches and for beauty deals. Benefit and Elemis have had hyped up new launches, and more brands are approaching consumers directly via social media to find out what they like and what works. Beauty […]
This is the first box that Birchbox have released since the termination of their points loyalty scheme, and many like myself expected a good box to make up for the loss of what the majority deemed their pivotal selling point. However, with Birchbox as there are […]
Just about every company has a loyalty scheme these days with perks for subscribers or members, from airmiles, supermarkets, and coffee shops. We’re used to it, and expect it! Birchbox, one of the leading beauty subscription boxes has been renowned for of the best schemes in […]
It’s been a while since I’ve had a Birchbox, but as I was in need of another drawer box to put my cosmetics in some sort of order, and so it was a perfect excuse to resubscribe. This month they have collaborated with Boden, and beside […]
After the Christmas rush and January sales, February can be a bit quiet as everyone waits for new launches, and for most of us for winter to pass, to get fit, and see what is happening in the Paris, London, Milan, and New York fashion shows. […]
The temptation of a 2 for 1 box offer was too good to miss, and I resubscribed to Birchbox this month, also because I needed another drawer box to organize my beauty products in. I got lucky, in that my curation was not bad—3/5 items were […]
Birchbox and Glossybox are two of the most popular beauty boxes available worldwide, and I wanted to see what was their appeal and whether they were really worth it. Are they over hyped, or was I missing out? Now, it takes a lot to impress me […]
A monthly round up of what I have been up to, and what is coming up… As Christmas approaches, the beauty companies are starting to release coffrets, limited editions, advent calendars, and make-up kits and brushes to tempt us, and indeed for a beauty addict it […]
Room for improvement on both service and quality of boxes. One of the issues I have with beauty reviews is that many people are beauty fans rather than experts, and they enthuse over items that really are overrated. So, I have decided to try some beauty […]