January 2015's UK Birchbox (dubbed "Hit Refresh") is a collaboration with "Women's Health" magazine and is packed full of products appropriate to ring in the new year and kickstart resolutions (both fitness and well-being). The box comes with a set of twelve challenges, based on ideas to promote health and well-being, and these contain several tips. The lifestyle extra, a pilates band, was included; the box also came with a packet of green tea. Subscribers received several well-being and health products to help with their routines.
Stila lip glaze (in 'glitter'): This lip glaze is a popular product with a large fan base. I received the pale pink colour, marketed as the shade 'Glitter'. I was not too sure about the colour for me, but it actually blends into my lips and looks more glossy than anything. The gloss makes my lips feel moisturised, but the product feels slightly sticky to me so that is unappealing.
REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask: This exfoliating mask cleans skin and makes it look refreshed. The product is thick and sticky in texture and smells of marmalade. After ten minutes, I washed it off my face and neck and was highly impressed with how clean and soft my skin felt. The product is recommended to be used once a week. This is a product that I would buy.
Philip Kingsley Body Building Conditioner: The recommended use of this product is to use sparingly and on the ends of the hair only. I had previously received 'Philip Kingsley' elasticizer in a box and was not impressed with it as I felt it left my hair looking greasy.
HealGel: This moisturising gel promises to protect and restore skin. It encourages rapid repair from damaged skin and can be used on scars and acne, rashes, or any other areas of 'broken' skin. I do not have any areas of concern to trial this at the moment, but I did test a dry area on my skin and the gel feels soothing. I cannot vouch for the results.
activbod Cooling Finish Lotion: This is a post-workout product that promises to cool down and re-energise muscles. I'm currently not visiting the gym as it's best to be avoided this time of year due to the crowds, so I will use this in the coming months.
Embrace Matcha green tea: I love green tea, and this brand claims to have 10 times the antioxidants of normal green tea. I found it a little weaker than the usual green tea I drink, but that's perhaps because this is a fine powder.
Birchbox (and Women's Health) pilates band: I am not familiar with pilates, so I will have to research how to use this band. Pilates bands are meant to tone, increase strength, and improve muscle endurance.
What did you think of this month's box?
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