You guys may have noticed that I haven’t written a Birchbox review for a good couple of months now. And I have to be honest with you and say it’s because I fell out of love with it and cancelled my subscription. For a few months prior to cancelling, I felt that the products I’d been receiving weren’t really up my street. And a lot of them were hair care products that weren’t suitable for my hair type. As I’d filled in a survey on the Birchbox website specifying things such as hair and skin type, I found it really frustrating.
Anyway, last month I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I saw some pictures of the June Birchbox. And I have to say it looked so much better than any of the boxes I’d had in a long time. After a few days of reading reviews of the box on other blogs, I decided I’d renew my subscription for just one month and see what I thought. And as I managed to get my hands on a code entitling me to 50% off as well, I was chuffed to bits!
So, my Birchbox (or Birchbag as it was transformed into last month) was delivered a couple of weeks ago. And I couldn’t wait to open it up and see what was inside …
When I re-subscribed to Birchbox I was given the option of receiving June’s bag in one of two pastel colours: lilac with mint coloured stripes, or lilac with lemon coloured stripes. Being a true Libra, I couldn’t decide between the two, so told them to surprise me. And what a nice surprise it was when my bag turned up in lilac with lemon coloured stripes. It’s so pretty!
The bag itself is made of PVC. And as well as the gorgeous stripey detail, it has a pink zip and lemon coloured rope detail in the corner, which can be used to hang the bag up on a hook. This is ideal for anyone wanting to re-use it as a wash bag when they go away on holiday. When I opened the bag I was surprised to see not one, not two, but three full sized products inside. I know from experience that this is really generous, and I was excited to try them all out. So, what did I get? And, more importantly, what did I think of them?
Full Sized Meech & Mia Brow Liner in #21
I love receiving new brow products to try out, so I was really excited when I spotted a full sized Meech & Mia Brow Liner in June’s Birchbox. Sadly, despite being sent the lightest shade available, it’s a little too dark for my brows at the moment as I haven’t had chance to have them tinted for a while. I do really like the size and texture of the liner though. It kind of felt waxy when I applied it to my brows, and since I wasn’t leaving the house on the day I tried it out, I left it on all day and my brows barely moved an inch! I think if Meech & Mia started making this in lighter shades I would definitely repurchase. And I’ll let you know what I think of shade #21 once I’ve had my brows tinted again.
Full Sized Ecotools Enhancing Eye Set
The next item in my Birchbox last month was another full sized product, and it came in the form of a set of two double-ended eyeshadow brushes from eco-friendly brush brand, Ecotools. This means I got 4 different eye shadow brushes that are perfect for using alone, or all together to create a more dramatic eye look. I absolutely love the natural look of these brushes. And they’re super soft and fluffy as well! It tells you on each end of the handle what each brush is used for – there’s a smudge brush, and blending brush, a shading brush, and a defining brush – and there’s even a handy perforated guide on the back that you can pop out and keep to show you which brush to use on each part of your eyelid. This makes it an ideal set for beginners! At £5.99 I think this set is an absolute bargain, and I highly recommend it. Nice one, Birchbox!
Full Sized Cowshed Cow Pat Moisturising Hand Cream
And the final full sized product I received in my June Birchbox was Cowshed’s Cow Pat Moisturising Hand Cream. I didn’t know what to expect from this as the name makes it sound like it’s going to smell of cow dung. It definitely doesn’t, though! It has a really nice, quite herbally scent to it that I really like. The product itself sinks into the skin really quickly and easily, doesn’t leave any greasy residue, and makes my hands feel super soft and moisturised. I’ve been using this every day since I received my box, and at just £8 for 50ml I think I’ll be repurchasing this once it runs out.
Scrub Love Original Lovin’ Invigorating Coffee Body Scrub
I love a good body scrub, so I was delighted to find a decent sized sample of Scrub Love’s Original Lovin’ Invigorating Coffee Body Scrub inside this months Birchbox. I’d never tried anything from this brand before, but I would have definitely picked some up if I’d seen it in a store somewhere as the packaging is just beautiful. The product comes in a little pouch that you tear open, but can reseal to keep the scrub nice and fresh. And this particular one has a white background with little black dots all over it and a pretty pink column that has the name and product info written on it. I really like it. The scrub itself made from 100% natural ingredients to buff away dead skin cells, reduce inflammation, and moisturise the skin. It has the most delicious coffee scent to it, and I feel like it worked really well when I used it. The particles in it were just ‘scrubby’ enough for me, and it left my skin feeling lovely and soft and smooth. It does leave a bit of a muddy mess in the bath tub when rinsed off, but it’s nothing a quick blast with the shower head can’t sort. I’ll most definitely be repurchasing this in full size when I run out. In fact, I love it so much I may even pick up some of the other products in the range to try!
Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream
And last but not least I received a sample sized pot of Bobbi Brown’s Extra Eye Repair Cream. I have to be honest and say this is the one product I haven’t actually tried out yet. And that’s purely because I’m going on holiday later this month, and it’s the perfect size for me to take with me. I’ve had a little sniff at it though, and there doesn’t seem to be any scent to it. The product is described as being like an espresso shot for tired under-eyes: brightening, smoothing, and prepping the area for concealer. I’m not sure how well it will work on mine though, as they’re super dark and horrible from not getting enough sleep. But as the full sized version of this retails at £46 I’m expecting to see results of some description. I’m really excited to try it out. And I’ll be sure to let you know how I get on with it.
And there you have it, a mini review of all the products I received in my June Birchbox. Overall, I was very impressed and thought the whole box was fantastic. I was over the moon with all 5 of the products I received, as well as the pastel coloured bag. They’re all products I will continue to use. Well done Birchbox. What more could I have asked for?!
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The June Birchbox was one of my favourite boxes ( I say box, it was a bag ) ever!!! I loved all of the products inside. Lovely pictures also!
Sophia xo // sophiaaaxo.com
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Some great products. I keep thinking about signing back up to BB but haven’t got round to it yet. I get Love me beauty bags but I love it but I’m sick of the bag element of it and I worry if I signed up to BB I’d have even more!!
Stephanie Cummings recently posted…Lifestyle | Mindfulness and Me
I love the coffee scrub. I have tried so many and they’ve always been really effective xxx
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I used to find the same thing with Birchbox I got a bit bored of the boxes so stopped subscriptions then they seemed to get good again x
Rhian Westbury recently posted…How To Effectively Pack For A Weekend Away
Looks like a great box! I’m a big fan of EcoTools! xxx
Stephanie Usher recently posted…The Summer 2017 Collection from essie | Giveaway
Eco tools are a fab brand. I’ve got a few of their brushes. I’ve never tried Birch Box as I prefer clean beauty boxes.
Tamsin recently posted…20 Plastic Busting Tips For Plastic Free July
The colors on the bag are super pretty. I normally get Ipsy but I don’t think I’ve ever tried birchbox. I may have to switch them out next month and see which one I like more
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No, I have never tried BirchBox . I have been curious. Those types of boxes can be so addicting for a product junkie like me!
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I need to look for that hand creme here in the states. My hands are always dry!
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Eyebrows must be all the rage because I keep reading about eyebrow products. The full sized Meech & Mia Brow Liner sounds like a great item!
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Looks like great products – especially the ecotools and the love scrubs. Enjoy your Birch box.
I’ve never purchased a birch box. Thanks for this review of it. I may look more into purchasing one.
Pamela::Still Dating My Spouse recently posted…Jack Daniels Distillery Day Trip
I used to have a birch box subscription but got bored with getting the same sort of thing every month so I cancelled it. This box looks great though and the July box has been tempting me to subscribe again!
I use to get Birchbox and stopped for awhile. Looks like they have some pretty neat items so I may need to sign up again!
Bianca Mcneace recently posted…How To Host a Stress Free Game Night
I am obsessed with eco tools. They are so pretty and indestructible. All my brushes are from them and they travel a lot with me.
Gloria recently posted…How to Roast Red Peppers in the Oven
That looks like a great box… (I know it was a bag… but it will always be a box to me haha!). I love a good body scrub.
This looks great. Maybe I should treat myself to one of these to knickstart some kind of beauty regime x
I keep meaning to try this sub box out, I love the idea of it!
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I love the idea behind subscription boxes, this one looks great. I like that you got full sized products and a handy bag to keep them in too. x
There is this thing about unpacking a box of little goodies.. I get so excited about this! Will have a look into that subscription:)
Nadine Cathleen recently posted…The Throat Chakra – Introduction to the 7 Chakras
I did a similar thing with a beauty product subscription I once had. They all have hit and miss months so it’s always good to see what works for people. I didn’t go back to mine.
Although I never tried any subscription box products but your post developing my intrest and I m sure soon I will give it a try. I have tried bony brown eye cream (yes a sample pack) and I like it but still indecisive. I will wait for your review … second opinion always help.
The bag is really pretty. Looks like there’s some fab products in this one. I’ve heard good things about the cowshed hand cream x
£10 a month isn’t a lot to spend for that lot, sounds like a great deal to me!
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This looks like a great selection and excellent value for money!
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I’ve still yet to dip my toe in the beauty subscription box world but Birchbox has been a name that pops up again and again – you might just have given me the convincing push to give it a go next month, thanks!
I haven’t bought a Birchbox in years, but the ecotools brushes and Bobbi Brown cream look fab! 🙂
Dani x
I love the look of everything in this box! What brilliant value for money. Kaz x
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I have never heard of the Birchbox before but it looks awesome!!!! I loved almost everything in it! I will definitely be looking into this! Thanks for sharing!
I have never tried a Birch Box although I have seen write ups and sometimes they look really appealing like this one. I love Bobbi Brown so very tempted by this. Although like you I have seen some which look a little disappointing so I think I would have to do it on a month by month basis for that reason. Definitely something worth considering.
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Oooh I havent had a beauty box for YEARS, since the “Make up movies and more” blog days in fact haha! I remember always reading your beauty box reviews and comparing what we’d got! I might be tempted to start a new subscription and this sounds great! x
I have been thinking about a Beauty Box subscription for some time now. I will check out Birch Box! Thanks for the timely review!! It looks awesome!
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This sounds like a great box, I’m going through trying all different ones at the moment to see which I fancy keeping I’ll have to add Birchbox to my too try list.
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What a great box. I have considered this but I am not that great with beauty products. I so love my nail polish subscription though.
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Oh wow, the box (or bag!) for June looks great! I wish it was still June so I could get my hands on it. I’ve never subscribed to Birchbox but these products look amazing, and I would use every single one of them. I like your honesty though about falling out of love with it before you subscribed again.
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I love these subscription boxes, my sister got me one as a one-off for my birthday and I’ve been considering treating myself to a subscription ever since.
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