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Birchbox #1 - June 2014

I have seen of a lot of YouTube videos of Birchboxes and I just decided to try one myself, seeing as though this box looked quite good and I thought it would make a change to having Glossyboxes.
When you open the outer packaging, there is a small cardboard box inside, which says Birchbox on it. When you open the box, you see the literature that comes with every box, including a product list. Underneath the literature, the products you get are packaging in a canvas pull string bag, this month’s bag is green like the Brazilian flag because the box is kind of football themed.
When I opened the bag, I was amazed to find that I had got some star products (beautyblender & theBalm cream). I was only expecting to get one or the other! The OPI polish also comes in a small mint coloured cardboard box inside the bag. Here is what I received overall this month:-
Beautyblender Classic and Blendercleanser Solid Kit
| £26 – BeautyBlender.co.uk |
I have heard about this sponge ever since it came out, but it is not a new thing. I always thought it was expensive for a sponge, and I still think that but it is cute and the cleanser soap smells of lavender. I am interested in trying it and you can use it wet.

OPI (Mini) Sand Nail Lacquer in You’re So Flippy Floppy
| £13.95 (set) – OPIUK.com |
I can’t lie, I was expecting it to be full size, but the mini is so cute! It is an eye catching colour and it is the sand formula. I did try it and if you wash the pots without gloves, the sand soaks off your nails. I probably won’t use it often, but it is a good edition to the box and it has a funny name!

CAUDALIE Vinoperfect SPF15 Day Perfecting Fluid
| £38 (40ml) – UK.Caudalie.com |
I haven’t tried a lot from Caudalie, but this product sounds good and it smells quite nice. I am excited to give it a try.

NAOBAY Body Radiance Lotion
| £14 (250ml) – Naobay.com |
I have never heard of this brand before and when I read the product card, I was expecting it to be a sample sachet but it is actually a small tube. I don’t like body lotions/butters in general, but I will try this and it does smells lovely, just like fresh lemons!

theBalm (Mini) How ‘Bout Them Apples? Cheek & Lip Cream in Pie
| £26 (6-piece-palette) – theBalm.com |
I have seen the full size palette before and I was interested, but I knew I would hardly get use out of it. So I am very excited to have a very cute small sample of one of the shades. The shade I got is called Pie and I am happy to be able to try it.

BIRCHBOX Brazil Inspired Keyring
| Free Gift – BirchBox.co.uk |
The key ring is described as a lifestyle extra and it is a very sweet edition. I currently have it attached to my house key.

Overall I am very happy with my box/bag and I got a great mix of products. The product I am most excited about is theBalm cream in Pie. I will definitely be keeping my subscription to see what the July 2014 box/bag has to offer.

What are your thoughts on this box?

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