13/05/2013

Birchbox UK May 2013 sneak peak

Let me tell you now, my May Birchbox* is a goodun'! Look away now if you don't want any spoilers.

This month's theme is all around being red carpet ready and contains 4 good size beauty samples, one sachet and a 'lifestyle extra'.

Birchbox UK box

Birchbox UK May 2013 contents

I received:

OPI mini in a classic red shade - full size retails for £11.50

Elemental Herbology Cell Plumping Facial Moisturiser 30ml (full size is 50ml and costs £42) - I'm a big fan of this brand and this is an excellent sized mini to find in my Birchbox.

Make Believe highlighter - Another good size product from a well know brand, it was a relief to me to see that this was a highlighter, rather than a bronzer as Make Believe are well known for their tanning products! (Full size starts at £7.50)

B/Attitude Body Souffle - I've never heard of this brand before but apparently they have a spa in Paris. It smells really good, feels quite light and is definitely something I'll use. (Full size retails for £24.00)

Doctor Duve eye cream - this is the only sachet in this month's box, and is a seriously pricey eye cream. It'll be nice to try it out, but the £115 price tag on the full size will no doubt mean I won't be buying it, no matter how nice it is!

Kusmi Tea Detox Tea - I don't really drink tea, so this isn't much use to me, but apparently it will help boost energy levels and lower stress levels, so I might have to give it a go!

I'm really pleased with this box. I know there is some variation with Birchboxes, and I would be intrigued to find out what you receive if you subscribe. I would happily pay the £10 (+£2.95 postage) cost for this box, but previous months' boxes I've seen haven't always been as good.

What are your thoughts?

This post contains a PR sample. My thoughts are honest as always.



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19 comments

  1. That is a fab box, love green tea xxx

    http://beautyqueenuk.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I'm not usually a fan, but will give it a try! x

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  2. This looks like a really nice box :) I've wanted to try the makebelieve highlighter for a while now, plus that OPI shade is very pretty! xx

    belle-amiebeauty.blogspot.co.uk

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  3. the kusmi tea is delicious, my favourite tea of all time - I got it in a previous beauty box... kinda of rationing it... hehe it's soooo expensive :( x

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    1. oh wow, i had no idea about the tea! x

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  4. This looks like a great box. I love the kusmi tea! M x

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  5. Looks like a great box, love that OPI polish!

    Ellen // A little bit Unique // Facebook // Bloglovin



    xx

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  6. A beauty box with tea?! This might be the first month I sign up!!
    xxx

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  7. Amazing box! What a difference compared to last month! X

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  8. I was gonna say how did you get your box so fast but it's a pr sample so I don't feel so bad that mine hasn't arrived yet!

    I already have an Enhance highlighter so don't really want another one!
    Looking forward to the tea tho!

    Thanks for the post and leaving me your link from bbloggers ^_^
    Kay.
    www.baninibeauty.com

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    1. ah, fingers crossed you get an alternative to the highlighter then x

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  9. OOOOOOO O
    OOOOO
    OOO
    Excited wish mine would hurry up!!!!

    A Scottish Lass ❤

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  10. What a fab selection! Beauty boxes are definitely upping their game
    Kirsty x

    Prettybugblog.blogspot.com

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  11. Love Elemental herbology and the tea I received in a previous beauty box x

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