Monthly Favourites | March

Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask

I got this in a set over christmas from my sister and I've been dying to try it out as I love to wear an overnight mask when my skin starts to feel uncomfortable and tight. Origins is a brand that I've only just started exploring as I love brands that use all natural and organic ingredients like Kiehl's & Lush. I like to use this once or twice a week when possible by applying it as the last step in my night time skincare routine. It doesn't feel greasy or have an overpowering smell which I like and leaves my face feeling soft and hydrated by morning.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream

I got this as a sample in my goodie bag from the Kiehl's event last month which you can read about here. I'm also near the end of this now and I have been very impressed with how well it's kept my skin feeling hydrated throughout the day as it claims to keep you moisturised for up to 24hrs. I think this is going to work wonders for me during the colder months and is doing a good job now but I have another Kiehl's face cream which I bought last weekend to try out. I've really been converted to Kiehl's now.

Max Factor Face Finity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Foundation

I needed a new foundation that was great for dry skin so I asked on twitter and the lovely EmmyBeautyCave aka the foundation guru recommended me this Max Factor one, I've never really tried Max Factor foundation before and I think I might give this a full review so I won't say too much but, this doesn't dry my skin out and covers redness well but you need to wear this with a primer even though it says it primes.

This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray

I had enough Birchbox points saved up so I bought This Works Sleep Spray. Sleep sprays aren't new to me and I find them amazing to help you drift off, I use a cheap £4 boots own brand one which don't get me wrong is good but I've always wanted to try a more expensive one and I'm glad I did because the smell is just so much stronger and slightly different. This will last me so long as I don't use it every night but on days where I'm feeling a bit worried and agitated or just not ready to sleep, it helps all those problems and let's me drift off naturally.

Barry M Gelly Nail Paint Blueberry

I saw this colour on Twitter or Instagram and I just fell in love so I went out and bought it as I don't really have many blues in my collection and saw this as the perfect spring manicure. it's very bright on the nails and people at my work even pointed it out.

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Inside This Months Birchbox | March Edition

I said I was going to cancel beauty boxes at the start of this year to catch up on the bag full of samples I have, but guess what I'm still getting a Birchbox through my door every month.

For the past two months now I've been getting different items in my box from the card description which is very annoying and if it carries on I will cancel my subscription.

Arrow Boost Colour Enhancing Lip Balm RRP £11 Full Size | link

Arrow is a brand for vegans which is paraben-free (harmful chemicals used to preserve cosmetics) and animal cruelty free. This is a unique lip balm as it looks different on everyone because it adjusts to your Ph. It isn't really that moisturising so I wouldn't use this when you have chapped lips but it does feel comfortable to wear when your lips are in good condition.

Model Co More Brows RRP £13 Full Size | link

Model Co is a brand that got introduced to me through Birchbox and I've receieved a couple of there products which have never failed to impress me. This more brows is tiny and seems like it's a sample size but reminds me very much of the 'Benefit Gimme Brows' gel maybe going as far as calling it a dupe as it's a cheaper alternative. The spoolie brush is small which I love as I can really work the gel into my brows, I have the shade medium/dark which is a tad too dark for me but I can definately see me repurchasing this once I've ran out.

Korres Santorini Vine Shower Gel RRP £8 | link

The scent of this is very fresh which makes it appealing, it lathers up well and feels lovely on my skin but I don't think this has persuaded me to stop buying my Lush shower gels.

Amika Nourishing Mask RRP £19.99 | link

This is a hair treatment to help seal split ends and fight dryness by hydrating your hair using organic ingredients such as jojoba oil and buckthorn berries to soften and repair damage hair. Using once a week after shampooing and letting it soak in for 5 to 10 minutes. This has made my hair feel really soft as it was feeling a bit dry, hair treatments can sometimes be handy when you need that moisture boost when your conditioner is just not working. I also found it a lot easier to brush my hair after using this.

Pure & Light Organic Revitalising Facial Exfoliatior RRP £25 | link

A skin brightning exfoliator with the essences of rose, ylang ylang oils, berry seeds to act as micro beads and hyalouronic acid and silica to help achieve a radiant youthful glow. This is suitable for all skin types and I have been using this 2-3 times a week. I find the berry seeds to be a whole lot gentlier on my skin and it doesn't make my skin feel tight and dry.

Birchbox Accessories Hair Tie | link

Can be used whenever you need, I tend to use these when I'm tying my hair out the way in the mornings getting ready to start my makeup and at night when I go to bed. The only problem I have found is because I have thick long hair I need to double twist my hair bands and this struggles with that.