On Monday, my April Birchbox arrived. Birchbox is a beauty subscription box; each month, subscribers receive a box with approximately five sample or full-size beauty or skincare products. This month's box's theme is "Royally Good" in order to celebrate the birth of Kate and William's baby which will happen at some point this month. There are two styles of box, a pink one to celebrate if it's a girl and a blue one to celebrate if it's a boy. I received the pink box, but I think the baby could be a boy, so we will see.
This month, we had the option to select a Laura Mercier product. I've previously received the foundation primer, so I decided to try the eye pencil. My review of the products is below.
Laura Mercier eye pencil in 'black violet': This eye pencil is in a dark violet colour, and I love the colour. The application is not ideal, however, as the product seems to be too hard. I had to keep layering it on my skin in order to get the colour to take. I think I would love this product if the application was better; I received one in a 'clay' colour in one of my subscription boxes, and I love it.
Lola Barcelona nail polish in 'Garcia': This is a Birchbox-exclusive brand, and the colour is hot pink. The product went on smoothly, but I found the application with the brush a little fiddly compared to other brands. I am not too keen on this colour, and I do have a few similar shades in my collection.
Percy & Reed Volumising No Oil Oil: This is a hair product which promises to tame the hair without being oily. The product does not leave an oily residue, and it did seem to give my hair the extra volume.
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish + Muslin Cloth: This cleanser and polish is a product that I've previously tried as I have received other samples of it. The product is also recommended for sensitive skin types, and I know one person who has difficult skin conditions and allergies that uses it without any issues.
Pommade Divine Nature's Remedy Balm: This nourishing skin balm clears up problem (dry or damaged) skin. My skin is in a decent condition at the moment, but on my test application, it did make my skin feel a little more nourished. The product also smells nice. It's the type of product that needs repeat use over time in order to determine how successful it is.
Imedeen Derma One: This month, subscribers got a selection of vitamin pills to take, and the one I received was to boost skin's health. I was not excited about this product, but I would have liked to have tried the energising vitamins or the mask that I saw others receive instead of this.
Overall, I'm feeling underwhelmed with Birchbox again. In my opinion, Birchbox has been missing the mark for me. I have one more box before my annual subscription is up, and I don't think that I will be renewing as I've not really been keen on over half of the boxes that I've received.
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