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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Primer
K: The lip primer made my lipstick look very wishy washy and gave me really chapped lips, but it did hold well.
6/10
A: I can never decide if I like the scent of OCC's lip products, but I did enjoy this product. It made my lipstick go on better over already chapped lips and did improve the longevity.
8/10

Marcelle Skin Enhancer BB Cream
K: The BB cream was easy to apply and kept my skin fairly clean but it was a little too dark for my skin tone and I'm not even particularly pale, so I wouldn't buy it again especially since I'm not generally a big fan of skin makeup.
7/10
A: I'm not a big fan of the shimmer throughout, as I prefer to just highlight in certain places and stay matte everywhere else, and it is definitely too dark for my skin. It also feels a bit sticky, so there are others I prefer.
5/10


Ecotools Brow Shaping Set 
K: The brow kit was cute but the eyebrow stencils were not a shape I'd ever want my eyebrows to be. You also had to buy the colour separately, so it was disappointing, to be honest. 
5/10
A: My eyebrows do fit the stencil mostly, so I might use it. Unfortunately, I use the Benefit Goof Proof pencil, so I'm unlikely to use the brush, but the small angular brush could be used for eyeliner, and I like the brow brush and lash separator far more than last month's.
9/10


Nuxe Anti-Fatigue Moisturising Cream
K: The anti-fatigue moisturiser felt great and gave a nice tingle. I don't think it had a particularly long lasting effect though. 

7/10
A: I absolutely love the scent of this, and it left my skin feeling so soft and smooth. However, I have oily skin at the moment because I'm ill, and since this is designed for normal to combination, I wouldn't recommend it if you're that skin type.
7/10

Beauty Protector Leave-In Conditioner
K: The leave in conditioner was fantastic! It made my hair super soft and got rid of knots really effectively. I was sceptical at first as my hair gets greasy easily but it wasn't a problem at all. It also smelled amazing. 
10/10
A: I adore the smell of this, it makes my hair so soft but not greasy, and could probably be used in lieu of a conditioner.
10/10


Ecotools Blending and Bronzing Brush
A: I accidentally ordered two boxes, one from promotional offer, and I cancelled my standing order the day after the money was taken by my account :(. Anyway, the second box was identical to the first, except for this brush, so I was very lucky, as Ecotools is probably my favourite brush brand. The only problem I have is that it got a little squashed in transit and hasn't properly reshaped yet.
9/10




This month, Klar and I received different versions of the Birchbox based on our Zodiac sign: I got the Air Box, and Klara received the Fire version, although they contained pretty much the same products.

In Klara's Fire Box:

Rosewood Reviving Mist 
K: The face mist thing smells lovely and feels refreshing but I'm not sure I'd actually spend money on it as it didn't have a huge effect.
7.5/10



Aromatherapy Associates' Revive Body Gel
K:The body gel feels incredibly soothing but I'm not sure whether it actually relaxed my muscles or whether it was a placebo effect, I liked it though

8/10



Manefit's Honey Nutrition and Vitalizing Sheet Mask
K: The face mask smelled good and was easy to apply. My face felt refreshed and hydrated immediately after use but the next day I had loads of breakouts which I'm not prone to.
6/10


In Amber's Air Box:
Rituals' Magic Touch Body Cream
A: I hate hate hate the smell of it because I think it smells like cheap air freshener or soap or something. However, it's very moisturising and I'd like to see if there were others that smell nicer in the range.
5/10 

Whish Renewing Mud Mask

A: I thought this was nice but not the most exfoliating of face masks. It did leave my face nice and shiny, and I broke out the next day, which I sometimes do after masks.
7/10

Doux Me Pure Spring Water Spray
A: I get facial water sprays. I have a couple: mostly for anti-pollution purposes, but this is literally just water. Evian brought one out too earlier this year, but to be honest, it would be far cheaper to get a spray bottle and some spring water myself. Next they'll be trying to charge me for pure air to put on my face. And you must keep this upright, or it leaks.
2/10

In Both Boxes:


Birchbox Eyelash Separator and Brow Brush
K:The eyebrow brush is not very effective and most pencils come with one built in so this was disappointing for me.

3/10
A: I actually had to put the brush together when it arrived as it had been pulled out slightly. The brow brush is awful and I much prefer spoolies, but the lash comb is okay I guess.
2/10


No. 4 Hair Restore and Repair Oil
K: The hair oil smells lush but my hair is far too temperamental for it so it became greasy after I used it which was not nice.
4.5/10
A: I actually liked this product. Sometimes after a deep condition the previous wash, I use hair oils anyway instead of a conditioner, and I love the scent. I think it was fairly nourishing, but hair oils are supposed to be kept in dark containers, and I prefer the John Frieda oil.
7/10


Lord & Berry Maxi Matte Crayon Lipstick
K: The lip pencil is a gorgeous colour and easy to apply but if your lips are even slightly chapped it makes them look flaky and gross.
7/10
A: I actually love this colour, and have a couple of other products by Lord & Berry, including a lip liner. This has gorgeous pigmentation too.
8/10



Amber writes in regular type and you can view her beauty profile here
Klara writes in this type and you can view her beauty profile here

This month, both Klara and I bought the Birchbox, as we had an offer where we could get it half price (it's usually £10). We thought, that since we have different skin types, hair types and generally different opinions, we would both try the products, then both review the box.



K:The Batiste volume spray was a little disappointing I found. I normally love products by Batiste but this made my hair feel chalky and gross and the volume I gained from it was lost after a couple of hours. It was really difficult to brush out too.
3/10

A:I tested this out in probably the most unforgiving circumstances: 3-day old sick-Amber hair. I feel like due to its claims of increased volume, it didn't deliver on refreshing my hair, and it was difficult to get the white colour brushed through; it made my hair look a little grey.
4/10


K:The cleanser is the best makeup remover I have ever had the pleasure of using. It was easy and effective and made my face feel exceptionally clean afterwards. I will be buying this product to use in the future.
10/10

A:I also loved this makeup remover. I thought the bottle looked tiny at first, but barely any was required, and I used four cotton wool pads to remove a full face of makeup (two for skin, one for lips and one for eyes). My skin was left very soft, however, at £10.50 I think I would only rebuy during a 'rich month'.
9/10




K:The shower gel looks pretty but I was disappointed that it didn't look sparkly on my skin. I also found that the smell reminded me of my grandma which was off-putting for me.
5/10

A:I wasn't too fussed either way about the scent, but it didn't lather very well, and there was no shimmer on my skin. I guess it cleaned well enough.
6/10





K:The body butter smells fantastic, kind of like marzipan. It made my skin feel great and wasn't sticky or oily like some body butters. It was light and comfortable instead, and it healed the dry skin on my hands exceptionally quickly.
9/10

A:I used this on my arms and the smell is gorgeous: it reminds me of Bakewell tarts! It was super moisturising and I just kept sniffing myself lmao.
10/10




A:You can see in my swatch what it looks like concentrated and then blended out. It had lovely pigmentation but was quite shiny/sticky, and as I have a fear of looking shiny (especially my forehead- it's a weird self-conscious thing), I'm not sure I'd wear it as a look.
7/10



K:The highlight looks amazing and lasts for a long time. The golden brown one is a little dark for my skin tone but the silver and pink are gorgeous. However, the pot was smaller than I was expecting for a full sized product and I would have been disappointed if I had paid full price for it.
8/10
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