My October 'Beauty Buzz' Birchbox

Hello Lovelies, 

Today I wanted to share with you what I received in my October Birchbox. The theme for this month's box is 'Beauty Buzz' with the products inside being those that are 'award-winning, celeb-favourite and all-around buzzy' and I was really pleased when I saw what was inside mine.  

There was a change with this month's Birchbox and a Birchbox Magazine wasn't included, instead some collectable cards were which give more information about some of the products included in this month's box and how to use them.

Inside my Birchbox was…..

Akane Mask Cocoon Nocturne - 12ml

This is a face mask that you apply before bed and wash off in the morning that claims to 'help beat the signs of tiredness'. I hadn't heard of this product before, but I am always excited to try new skincare products and I haven't used a face mask like this before that you leave on over night, so I am excited to try this. 

KMS California Curl Up Wave Foam Mousse - 75ml

This looks like it encourages curls and also provides heat protection. I don't have naturally straight or curly hair and when left to dry it goes slightly wavy, so products like this usually work quite well for me to give me slight waves and texture, so I will give this a try and hopefully it will give me some subtle curls/waves.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 in the shade Nude - 14.7ml

I was so excited to see this inside my Birchbox, I have tried this at a Laura Mercier counter before and really liked it. The shade I got is perfect for me and I am really looking forward to using this. 

Dr. Lipp Nipple Balm for Lips - 3ml

I received a sample of this in a recent Glossybox and I haven't actually tried it yet, but hopefully it is as good as it claims to be. These small sample sizes will be perfect to keep in my bag for when my lips feel dry. 

theBalm Cosmetics Stainiac in the shade Beauty Queen - 1.2ml

This is a cheek and lip tint and looks like a gorgeous shade of red, although when on your lips it is more of a pinky red. I got a cheek and lip tint in this month's Glossybox and I am not a huge fan of these types of products. However this comes with a sponge applicator which I liked because it means you can apply it without getting stained fingers and because it has this sort of applicator I will probably use this more than other cheek and lip tints I have. It is the perfect size to keep in your bag and the applicator means you can use it as a lip tint easily. 

UltraDEX Wire-Free Interdental Burshes - 30 brushes & travel case

I haven't used these sorts of products before, but they claim to help whiten teeth and I am always interested in products that help whiten your teeth, so I will give these a try. 

Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream - 3 x 3ml sachets

This looks like a cream that can be used on your skin or hair and when it is rubbed in your hands it turns from a cream to an oil. I haven't tried anything like this and am intrigued to try it. 

Overall I am really really pleased with what I received this month, I think it probably is one of the best Birchboxes I have received. :) 

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What did you get in your Birchbox this month? Leave me your link as a comment if you have posted about yours.

Thanks for reading :)

Nyss x

My September ‘The London Edition’ Glossybox

Hello Lovelies,

I love seeing what other people get in their Glossyboxes, so today I wanted to share with you what I received in my September Glossbox.

The Theme for this month’s Glossybox is ‘The London Edition’ with products chosen to celebrate London Fashion Week and great British Style. I really like the design of this month’s box and think it’s really nice when the boxes aren’t the usual pink ones.

Included with this month’s Glossybox was GB Mag, which is a new edition to Glossyboxes and I think is a lovely little extra. It is similar to the magazine you get with Birchboxes with short features and articles that you can flick through and read when you have a few minutes. 

Here is what I got this month…..

Eylure Pre-Glued Lashes

I sometimes wear lashes for nights out and so was pleased to see these were in my Glossybox. I haven’t tried pre-glued ones before because I wasn't sure they would stay on as well as lashes you use glue with, but I will give these a try.

Toni&Guy Classic Shine Gloss Serum - 30ml

This packaging for this has a limited edition design, which I think is quite nice. This claims to control frizz with lightweight shine and is a full size product and it is always nice to get full size products in a Glossybox. I use serums on my hair sometimes so this will definitely get used.

Be A Bombshell Eye Liner in Onyx - 3ml

This is an eye liner with a felt tip end that can be used to draw a thin or thick line and it claims to last all day. I haven’t heard of this brand or product before, but I like using eye liner pens like this, so this is perfect for me.

Elizabeth Arden Untold Eau De Parfum – 5ml

I was really pleased when I saw that this perfume sample wasn't a small vial, instead it is in a gorgeous miniature bottle, that is the perfect size to carry in your bag. This is described as a ‘modern floral fragrance’ and I really like it, so will definitely use it.

Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips - 3ml

This is a ‘versatile healing and nourishing multipurpose SOS balm’ that claims to leave ‘lips smooth and soft with a glossy sheen’. I haven’t tried this before, but as the weather gets colder my lips always need something like this, so I was really pleased that it was included in my Glossybox.

Overall I am really pleased with what I received this month, all the products are products I will use and can’t wait to try.

If you are interested in trying a Glossybox, you can find out more here: Glossybox.

What did you get in your Glossybox this month? Leave me your link as a comment if you have posted about yours.

Thanks for reading :)

Nyss x