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The September 2014 Birchbox has arrived and this month’s theme is Happy Days celebrating and capturing your happiest memories and making new ones and gently reminding you to embrace the new school year with the attitude that you’re never to old to learn. Whether it be childhood or adulthood memories, past or present this month’s Birchbox has certainly got it covered and it’s definitely made me reminisce about my most happiest times. On the subject of happy times the Beauty Blender is also making an reappearance this month and if you’re lucky you could see this inside your box.
The specially designed fun and cute Birchbox this month is ready to be used as frame and includes a Happy Days photo clip where you can keep your happiest memories close.
Birchbox is a monthly beauty subscription service. The box consists of 4-5 selected hair, make-up and beauty products from well-known brands and new brands. They also include a lifestyle extra within their box too. Birchbox also have an online shop where you can purchase all the brands which have been featured in their boxes. Their reward program really is something to shout about too.
This month’s box features a great line up and includes of selection of skincare, make up, hair oil and a lifestyle extra this month in the form a fruit snack. A good variety this month with the inclusion of an photo clip by Photobox.
The content’s of the September Birchbox contents will vary. To see what you may receive please click here
I have an exclusive promo code for all my readers where you can get your first Birchbox for only £7.95 including P&P. All new subscribers will receive the Beauty Blender this month! Please see the end of my post for more details.
1. Agave Healing Oil Treatment – Sample Vial 4ml. Full Size 60ml RRP £16.00
Agave Healing Oil is nature’s miracle healing answer for all hair types. It smooths frizz, tames volume, controls curls, and polishes dry, dull-looking hair.
Derived from Mexico’s “Blue Webber” agave plant, Agave’s amino sugars lock moisture inside the hair, building strength, resiliency, and elasticity. These plant sugars also help improve manageability while helping retain vibrancy and lengthening color life.
This oil is infused with natural botanicals such as coconut, vanilla, sunflower, and safflower and smells absolutely divine, you can really pick up the dominating sweet notes of the coconut and vanilla.
I currently have extensions in however these also need some TLC too from the constant heat styling. My hair is naturally frizzy and finding products which work to tame my hair is difficult. This oil transformed my hair and left me with silky smooth locks with a visible healthy shine . Unlike other oils I have tried, this is really light weight and didn’t make my hair look or feel greasy. This amazing oil made my unruly hair behave and in my opinion is a significant breakthrough. I will definitely be purchasing the full size.
2. Benefit It’s Potent! Eye Cream – Sample Size 30g. Full Size RRP £25.50
Sometimes I think Birchbox can read my mind as I’ve been wanting to try this Eye Cream and here it is for me to finally give it a go without buying the full sized.
The Benefit it’s Potent! Eye cream banishes dark circles, smooths fine lines and protects against free radicals and brightens the eye area in one step with it’s light peptide-packed formula.
This is really light weight and when applied feels refreshing on the skin. Whilst the area did look brighter on the first application continual use will definitely give me an indicator whether this works for me or not.
3. Premae Mild Dermabrasion Face and Body Scrub – Sample Size 20ml. Full Size RRP £25.00
Premae is the Worlds 1st Multi-Award winning Allergy UK tested Vegan Natural beauty brand. They make luxury products for women, to reverse: Adult Acne, Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis and signs of Ageing.
This face and body scrub contains Italian olive granules to offer a gentle yet powerful skin polish, removing dead skin cells, black heads, blemishes and trapped dirt. The gentle formula is also suitable for the face too for reducing bacteria build up and eliminating acne and blemishes.
This appears to be perfect for my skin type and as it’s more of an intensive scrub you are advised to only use this 1-2 times a weeks. I can’t wait to try this later on in the week.
4. ModelCo Power Lash Mascara – Sample size 5g. Full Size RRP £24.00
Being a fan of all things lashes I was pleased to see this ModelCo Mascara. Birchbox kindly let their subscribers choose the ModelCo make up items they wanted in their box from a selection of either a choice of two lip products or a mascara.
The Power Lash Mascara is an intensely black, lengthening mascara which is created with a unique formula that gives you the look of gorgeous, full, luxurious lashes with staying power. It claims to give your lashes a little more oomph and a lot more drama.
The applicator brush is the ideal size and fully coated my lashes perfectly without any clumping. This lengthened my lashes with noticeable results. I’m really impressed with the formula and it certainly delivers on it’s claims.
5. Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip Plumper – Sample Size. Full Size RRP £22.00
I was introduced to a Jane Iredale lip product a few months ago and wasn’t overly impressed however was willing to give it another go.
This sample sized lip plumper is extremely cute and came in the shade RiO which is an orange/brown colour an perfect for Autumn/Winter. The Kissable You range delivers a blast of moisture along with some plumping action.
The lip product contains cool mint, ginger and special peptides for visible plumping which lasts.
I swept this on my lips and it’s a lovely sheer colour which is very wearable. Within seconds I could feel the tingling sensation and 30 minutes later I could still feel this working. My lips certainly felt fuller and moisturised.
I’m so happy to have been given another chance to try this brand and will certainly be thinking about purchasing a full sized one.
6. Birchbox Happy Days Photo Clip
There’s a great addition to this month’s box – an exclusively designed Birchbox photo clip by Photobox which is available in 5 different colours.
I had lot’s of fun rummaging through old photo albums this weekend to pick my happy memory and the one which stood out for me was my trip to Disney World with my mum when I was around 8 years old. It was truly a magical experience and up until this day I remember it very well. Love the striped trousers Mum, Thanks!
7. Lifestyle Extra – Urban Fruit Smashing Strawberry Snack Packet – 6 packs for £13.20
These are a 100% fruit snack which are baked and also come in perfect pineapple and magnificent mango.
I received Smashing Strawberry which is my favourite of fruits. I’m looking forward to eating these at my desk tomorrow. A much healthier alternative to chocolate!
My Verdict
I am totally smitten with this month’s Happy Days Birchbox. Whether it be childhood or adulthood memories, past or present this month’s Birchbox has certainly got it covered and it’s definitely made me reminisce about my most happiest times.
This month’s fun packed box features well known brands and some great new discoveries. I’ve also been introduced to the Agave Healing Oil Treatment which has become my hair’s new best friend and my saviour. Happy hair in my books equals Happy Days thanks to Birchbox
I love everything inside this month’s box it’s perfect in every form and the theme has been delivered incredibly well from the packaging to the contents within.
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