THE JANUARY 2018 BIRCHBOX BEAUTY BOX EDIT WITH OHH DEER

This edition of Birchbox was centred around Ohh Deer who is a British stationary brand. Look at this packaging.

Utterly beautiful and well curated design for this months packaging.

LORD & BERRY - CONCEALER STICK IN BEIGE

Retailing at £12 and is a full size concealer.

I have never been a fan of pencil concealers as usually they tend to be incredibly dry formulas and harsh during undereye application. They do work well for eye brow concealing if they can blend but this is solely dependant of the concealer formula.

The product design is beautiful as it has a sleek black with the LORD & BERRY logo in white.

The actual concealer itself I would categorise as light coverage concealer but is not dry and does blend easily.

This shade did help with blemishes and dark circles. It comes in the BEIGE shade and I probably would need a lighter one. Nonetheless, considering it comes in a pencil format it is better than expected especially in formulation.

You can also use it as a highlighter with the right shade selection.

I would probably use it for my eyebrow definition as it has a very precise and easy application due to it's design.

MARCELLE- WATERPROOF EYELINER IN CHARCOAL

Retailing at £10.99 for a full size version not this sample.

Whatever you do, do not loose the cap of this eyeliner as it will dry out and become hard. I found this out as I was sent a box out with one without a cap so it got everywhere. Birchbox did send me a week and a half later a replacement Marcelle eyeliner.

The eyeliner is smooth and easy to apply. Take note that it comes in Charcoal so it will not be super black obviously.

It lasts throughout your day and does not smudge. It definitely was waterproof and did not budge luckily. There's nothing I hate more than it moving under my eyes during my day. It will automatically age you and make you look run down if that happens.

RITUALS- THE RITUAL OF AYURVEDA FOAMING SHOWER GEL

Retailing only at £4.50 for the full size. This was a sample size.

The packaging design is luxurious and well designed.

I love how little of the product goes a long way as it turns into a foam. Very useful and travel friendly. Great if your are going to the gym or swimming pool.

It smells divine thanks to the almond oil and Indian Rose components they were inspired from ancient beauty rituals. Let's face it OLD IS ALWAYS GOLD.

Leaves skin clean, smelling heavenly and soft. I personally would purchase happily the full size shower gel again.

AMIKA- PERK UP DRY SHAMPOO

Retailing at £20 for a full size. This was a sample size.

I have never been a fan of dry shampoos, I have always steered clear of these. I think not being able to wash my locks would totally send me in a frenzy.

This is one feature I like about Birchboxes, you get a chance to try products you probably would never think to purchase yourself.

It initially smells of hairspray but settles into a typical shampoo smell.

You should spray slightly concentrating on the roots and then working it through with your fingertips.

I guess the formula basically absorbs the oils produced by you hair giving you a refreshed look. I wouldn't take it as a hair washing alternative but rather an emergency hair freshen-up.

So if you are too busy to wash your hair you could just freshen it up with this dry shampoo to then resort to wash your hair the day after.

AFTERSPA - AMAZING MAKEUP REMOVER

Retailing at £5.50 for the full size item.

I was dying to try this out. The idea of only needing water and a cloth to remove makeup and no other products got me so curious.

It is advised you wash it in the washing machine prior to use. Once you've got that out of the way, wet the cloth and massage it into your face in order to remove all the impurities and make-up.

OHH DEER 20% DISCOUNT

I am yet to redeem my 20% discount at the OHH DEER WEBSITE.

I love that they provided some cute little stickers from their stationary brand to get you hooked on their designs.

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What were your thoughts? Were you overwhelmed or underwhelmed by this beauty box? 

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