Hey Beauties,
Birchbox UK is currently at Selfridges, Oxford Street, again! Second time this year I believe and I went down there to check it out again!
Basically, you can build your own Birchbox which is awesome. There are six categories and you get to pick 1 item out of a choice of 4. And I'll quickly take you through the options now:
Make-Up
- BENEFIT: The Porefessional primer
- LORD AND BERRY: Silhouette Neutral Lip Liner
- MIRENESSE: iCurl Secret Weapon 24Hr Mascara
- THE BALM COSMETICS: Stainiac in Beauty Queen
Nail
- LOLA BARCELONA: Nail Polish in Gracia or Rambia
- ONLY FINGERS + TOES: Nail Polish in Assorted Shades (All of the shades to choose from are divine!)
- SECHE VITE: Dry Fast Top Coat
- SOIGNE: Nail Lacquer in assorted shades (again - All colours are gorgeous!)
Skin Care
- ELEMIS: Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream
- NUXE: Masque Crème Fraiche da Beaute
- OLE HENRIKSEN: Truth Serum Collagen Booster
- PAULA'S CHOICE: Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Body Care
- AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES: Revive Body Gel
- CAUDALIE: Divine Oil
- LAURA MERCIER: Ambre Vanilla Soufflé Body Crème
- RITUALS: Ginkgo's Secret Caring Hand Balm
Hair Care
- JOHN MASTERS ORGANICS: Citrus & Neroli Detangler
- LIVING PROOF: No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream
- NUMBER 4: Lumiere d'Hiver Super Comb Prep & Protect
- PHILIPS KINGSLEY: One More Day Dry Shampoo
Beauty Bonus
- BIRCHBOX: Keyring
- L. ERICKSON: Grab and Go Ponytail Holder
- THIS WORKS: Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
- THIS WORKS: Sleep Plus Pillow Spray
After reading the little booklet with a little information on each item, I decided to take a deep breathe and brave getting through the crowd that was around all the products. I said a lot of "excuse me please" and "sorry" for about 7 minutes until my Birchbox was full of all the treats I wanted to grab, although most of that 7 minutes was taken up with me deciding what nail polish shade to purchase.
I decided on Benefits the Porefessional primer and as soon as I saw that it was option I didn't really pay attention to anything else in that section (although guess what - I have all in that category already!).
For nails I went with Soigne Nail Lacquer in the shade Clitoria Ternatea which is a really unique deep blue - not yet navy colour.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant was also my choice in the skin care section, reading Birchbox's sentence on it had sold it to me, out of everything else it was one that I would get the most benefit out of, it says "Thanks to the blemish-busting properties of BHA you'll have clear, calm, oil-free skin in no time". SOLD. Who doesn't want any of that!?
Picking for one item to take in the body care section was a tad bit difficult but I chose one of my favourites which is the Laura Mercier Ambre Vanilla Souffle Body Crème. It smells amazing, I love it, my partner loves it, my mum loves it, it's just a loveable product with a loveable scent. I love it.
For hair care it was a no brainer for me, much like the Benefit Porefessional Primer, as soon as I saw the Number 4 Lumiere d'Hiver Super Comb Prep & Protect everything else just went out of the window. This product is amazing, it's a miracle worker, it's definitely a WOW product. It... It's... Unbelievable, if anyone was to tell me that this strengthens hair, repairs it, makes it so manageable, gives hair shine, tames fly-aways and de-tangles I wouldn't believe them. I'd laugh, be like "yeahhhh right, ok..." but it actually works.
Lastly was the beauty bonus, which to be honest - you can take it or leave it, a keyring? Sleep Sprays? A hair band made to be more than a hair band by calling it a "ponytail holder" (that did make me giggle - just call it what it is, it's not anything spectacular). After saying that though, I did pick the L. Erickson Grab & Go Ponytail Holder. I sleep well, I don't need a keyring... I like a hair band, it ensures my hair doesn't get in my face when I want it back. OK, credit given when credit due - it's a pretty neat hair band, there's no metal so it won't damage your hair, it's super stretchy and full of elastic so it springs right back into shape. Ok - I take it back, it's a pretty good "ponytail holder".
For nails I went with Soigne Nail Lacquer in the shade Clitoria Ternatea which is a really unique deep blue - not yet navy colour.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant was also my choice in the skin care section, reading Birchbox's sentence on it had sold it to me, out of everything else it was one that I would get the most benefit out of, it says "Thanks to the blemish-busting properties of BHA you'll have clear, calm, oil-free skin in no time". SOLD. Who doesn't want any of that!?
Picking for one item to take in the body care section was a tad bit difficult but I chose one of my favourites which is the Laura Mercier Ambre Vanilla Souffle Body Crème. It smells amazing, I love it, my partner loves it, my mum loves it, it's just a loveable product with a loveable scent. I love it.
For hair care it was a no brainer for me, much like the Benefit Porefessional Primer, as soon as I saw the Number 4 Lumiere d'Hiver Super Comb Prep & Protect everything else just went out of the window. This product is amazing, it's a miracle worker, it's definitely a WOW product. It... It's... Unbelievable, if anyone was to tell me that this strengthens hair, repairs it, makes it so manageable, gives hair shine, tames fly-aways and de-tangles I wouldn't believe them. I'd laugh, be like "yeahhhh right, ok..." but it actually works.
Lastly was the beauty bonus, which to be honest - you can take it or leave it, a keyring? Sleep Sprays? A hair band made to be more than a hair band by calling it a "ponytail holder" (that did make me giggle - just call it what it is, it's not anything spectacular). After saying that though, I did pick the L. Erickson Grab & Go Ponytail Holder. I sleep well, I don't need a keyring... I like a hair band, it ensures my hair doesn't get in my face when I want it back. OK, credit given when credit due - it's a pretty neat hair band, there's no metal so it won't damage your hair, it's super stretchy and full of elastic so it springs right back into shape. Ok - I take it back, it's a pretty good "ponytail holder".
So yeah, you can build your very own Birchbox at Selfridges in Oxford Street, London, for £15 when the next event comes up! Or, if it's near a special occasion (birthday, etc) you could choose it for someone you love who loves finding new beauty treats, which is what a few gentlemen were there for - buying for their wives and girlfriends with the help from the very helpful Birchbox staff. They knew their stuff, so definitely ask them anything if you need any guidance. One gentleman did make me giggle though, bless him, he was buying from his wife and one female Birchbox assistant was helping him choose. I caught up with them on the nail and skin care section, the assistant asked if his wife wore nail polish and when being asked with "What shades does she usually go for?" he replied, "I don't know - I don't take that much notice" (Oh no, lol). Then onto the skin care, she asked "What skin type does your wife have?", his answer? "White", "No - I meant, what skin type does she have. Everything here is suitable for all skin tones sir. Does she have blemish prone skin? Is it dry? Does she tend to go for anti-ageing products?", "Well..." says the gentleman, whilst thinking "She has many wrinkles" he said in a rather disappointed tone (Ohh nooo, lol). Bless him - props to him for trying. She is a lucky lady, he clearly loves her to be attempting this - it would scare many men! *Thumbs Up* His answers and the way he answered, was just humorous to me - Sorry! And it wasn't just me, others who over heard had sneaky little grins on their faces - including the Birchbox assistant. I think that may have been her favourite customer - It would have been mine!
Don't forget to check to check out BirchBox for yourself, and keep an eye out for any up and coming BirchBox and Selfridges events!
Speak to you soon,
Have Fun and Be Good.
Love Tessa x
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