Read MNers reviews of Birchbox beauty box delivery service

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This is the feedback thread for the 120 Mumsnetters who tested out Birchbox’s monthly beauty box delivery service. Each tester received 3 Birchbox boxes each containing 5 make-up, skincare, hair, and body products.

Here’s what Birchbox has to say: “We really hope that you’ve enjoyed getting to know us through your Birchbox discovery bundle. (Fingers crossed that you found some new beauty favourites along the way, too!) We’re so excited to get your feedback on your experience with us so far – your thoughts are honestly so valuable to us. Here’s to discovering beauty that works for real life!”

Testers please answer the following questions:

- What was your favourite product? Why?
- Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?
- Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?
- Which was your favourite box design? Why?
- What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?
- Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

All testers who leave their feedback on this thread AND fill in the feedback survey will be entered into a prize draw to win a £300 voucher of their choice (from a list).

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• What was your favourite product? Why?

I had two favourite products. 1.DR Pawpaw balm, it made my lips so soft and kept them from drying out & also was amazing at helping a dry skin patch heal on my face. 2. Daily Concepts charcoal soap sponge. This is an ingenious product. The soap made my skin feel super clean with out drying it. I have used it daily and the results are amazing. My skin looks freshers and calmer. Love how the sponge is built in it.

• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

Yes definitely. I hadn’t heard of most of the products before. Here are a few:Paul & Joe, Daily Concepts, Spacemask or Dr PawPaw before taking part. I really enjoyed all of these products and would buy again in the future. I’ve got a few on my Christmas list!

• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them? I would definitely buy the Paul & Joe primer, Dr PawPaw balm, Benefit blusher, Daily Concepts and Nuxe

• Which was your favourite box design? Why? The On Top Of The World Box, I love the simple design and pastel colours. Plus, the colour scheme matched my bedroom

• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience? The range of different products to try that I would wouldn’t normally purchase and that there was plenty in each sample to decide if liked or not. Each product felt like it was good quality.

• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member? Yes definitely, already have done and bought some boxes as Christmas gifts.

Thank you for the experience, absolutley loves taking part and have new favourite products 😃 xx

• What was your favourite product I loved the Nuxe oil Why? it felt very luxiourious
• the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Yes have neglected myself as far as treating muself to new products or finding products that suit Which ones? Did you like them? I found the Nuxe oil and the face masks a real treat
• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them? Going to see what my budget will stretch to but made me realise I need to update my skincare regime!
• Which was your favourite box design? Why? Nutcracker as seemed extra special

- What did you like best about your Birchbox experience? the excitment of opening little box of 'presents' to try out

• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member? yes although a bit expensive

So I have to preface my answers by saying that I love getting real mail. There is something so romantic and old fashioned about receiving a parcel that already makes me happy and feel special...

What was your favourite product? Why?
Loved the polar night cream, skin is a big bad pregnancy mess and this really made a major difference, lots of compliments, finally glowing

• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

I wouldn’t have picked up things like the Schmidt’s, Natural deodorant as I end to stick to my own brand but actually I really like the fresh smell and it was really effective as a deodorant. I found the pawpaw balm (which I have used primarily as a lip balm) fantastic, particularly in this cold weather. I am dead old fashioned and tend to stick to carmex but this is as good if not better. Love this

• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

Polar night cream, pawpaw balm and probably the facemasks too if I saw them again

• Which was your favourite box design? Why?

I liked them all but particularly the Christmassy nutcracker one I loved, I am putting gingerbread in all of them as part of family Christmas presents so they are a winner in that I can reuse them for things

• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

Having an excuse to try all these lovely products, I struggle to afford treats with a young family and I always begrudge when a product doesn’t live up to expectations

• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

I would if it was on offer, I would be reluctant to pay for it at full price, it’s just a bit too expensive for me, particularly if I was unlikely to use all of the products within it, I am sure if I had more disposable income then I would but not at this point in life

• What was your favourite product? Why?

It´s hard to pick only one, all the boxes I´ve got were full of lovely samples that I enjoyed up to 100%. The best 3 products for me are Schmidt´s deodorant, Thermotherapy mask and Sand and Sky Pink Clay exfoliating treatment.

• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

Yes, absoutely, I have to admit that 70% of the brands in the Birchboxes were unknown to me, so it was great to explore and test completely new things. I liked all of them, it was a big treat for me.

• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

I would buy again Schmidt´s deodorant and Thermotherapy mask

• Which was your favourite box design? Why?

All the boxes were lovely, but the most beautiful one was Nutcracker, reminding me of Xmas season

• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

..that I was given an opportunity to try a wide range of different products, wrapped in amazing boxes and I could discover a company offering such a smart idea - sending boxes with samples. It was actually my birthday gift, since I celebrate in November :-))

• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

Yes, I would, such a box makes happy any woman (and would make happy any man too if there was a Birchox for men)

• What was your favourite product? Why?

Polar night cream, lovely brand and product

• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

Absolutely. Face masks and natural deodorant. Would consider buying if price right.

• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

Polar night cream and Dr Paw Paw balm

• Which was your favourite box design? Why?

All v attractive. Liked nutcracker.

• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

It's such a special treat and a nice thing to have with a new baby to remind myself to have some me time.

• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

Yes, depending on their income. It would be too expensive a treat for many.

Thanks for the opportunity to try Birchbox. I really enjoyed this product test.

• What was your favourite product? Why?

My favourite products were the Spacemask - great when you've got sore eyes from spending the day at a computer! Also loved the Charcoal sponge and the Sand and Sky clay treatment. All new to me and all worked really well.

• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

Yes! So many "new to me" brands, some out of my normal price range and some which I would have been scared to experiment with as a make-up novice! Highlighters and blushers fell into this category for me, so it was nice to try without feeling I was making a mistake! I have definitely found some new favourites!

• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

Will definitely be purchasing Spacemasks, Daily Concepts Soap Sponge and Amika Hair Mask.

• Which was your favourite box design? Why?

I love the Nutcracker box with it's gold accents. It looked very upmarket and indulgent with it's rich colour scheme.

• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

A way of getting a treat without committing to full sized products. Kind of like a try before you buy approach. It was nice to have some time to pamper myself and experiment with new products/looks.

• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

Yes, I would. It would be more appealing to me if the price was £10 inc p&p though.

Like many other posters, I didn't understand which way around the gold mask should go - I was surprised to find that this wasn't in the instructions or the menu sheet... I feel I might need to try it again, as so many others thought it was really good!

What was your favourite product? Why?

I loved the benefit bronzer, would not have thought of buying it, but definitely will now

Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

Yes it did. Would not have considered the bronzer and love it. The paw paw cream came at a time when I had a patch of really irritated skin. Had never heard of it but it worked brilliantly.

Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

The bronzer. I haven’t actually tried the night cream yet but will get that too if it’s as good as other posters have said.

Which was your favourite box design? Why?

I loved the nutcracker box, if really stood out. It was festive and magical, seemed a real treat to receive.

What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

I loved the excitement of opening the box, not knowing what was inside. I buy everything for the family so never actually have a surprise myself. It seemed really indulgent.

Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

Yes I would.

• What was your favourite product? Why?

The Daily Concepts Charcoal sponge. It made me feel so clean.

• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

Everything was new to me with the exception of the benefit gold rush which I already use and love.

I loved the deodorant and it smelt gorgeous. I had wanted to try something like this. I did find it hard to apply and I hurt myself the first time by scraping it down my underarm skin. I now either warm it by sticking it under my arm for a few minutes or by blasting it with my hairdryer.

The combination of the Sand and Sky exfoliating treatment followed by the Marcelle moisturiser did wonders for my skin. I don’t know if you were meant to use the exfoliator every day but I did and it had a noticeable difference.

I loved the Paul and Joe illuminating primer but didn’t like the sample bottle design or the fact that it was hard to get a little bit out – I only needed a little bit of the primer or I glowed a bit too much.

The warming mask was great in that it forced me to sit still for twenty minutes and not read or watch anything. I don’t feel like it actually did anything though! I used it gold side facing out after pondering the correct way for a few minutes.

I am slightly baffled by the incredibly expensive Nuxe oil and am not sure what I would actually use it for. I also haven’t used the Dr PawPaw balm. I did not think the roll-on eyeshadow was very sophisticated.

I really like the Polaar night cream, on the nights that I remember to put it on. I am not convinced by the reacting to the light of the moon claims!

• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

The charcoal sponge, Marcelle moisturising emulsion, Sand and Sky exfoliator, Schmidt deodorant.

• Which was your favourite box design? Why?

None of the box designs particularly resonated with me. However, I loved the way the boxes were designed as drawers and am re-using them.

I did not like the Disney nutcracker box. I have no interest in Disney and it felt like it was childish and a real disconnect from the concept and products.

• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

The pure joy of receiving a box of useful and lovely surprises that I hadn’t had to choose or wrap up for myself!

• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

Yes. I think the price is reasonable for such an enjoyable experience.

I also found it a huge treat to just receive something nice through the door without feeling guilty about spending money!!

• What was your favourite product? Why?

Faves were Paul & Joe primer which is on my Xmas list already, and the Benefit bronzer, the Polaar night cream, and Winky Luxe balm is a good quick product for effect. I mislaid my Spacemask for a bit but a few people have raves about them to me so looking forward to trying it. I also liked the oil, and the Marcelle moisturiser.

• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

Absolutely as I rarely buy new things, unless I am recommended stuff or have a chance to try. I don’t read blogs / magazines so don’t get exposed to products that way. Half the time i’m overwhelmed by choice or confused about what to do with a product & how it fits into my skincare routine. Never heard of most of the brands other that Paul & Joe or Benefit. I agree with a pp that sachets are never enough to give a sense of how good something is on your skin, the small bottles were a great size though. I also thought an option for tailoring to skin colour / type / age could be helpful. Not sure i’d have enjoyed some of the make up so much if I wasn’t Caucasian.

• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

See question 1, although it would be influenced by price and whether I know of another product which compares well and is cheaper! Sadly my budget for beauty is tiny.

• Which was your favourite box design? Why?

I liked them all but was surprised about the advertising for the Nutcracker. Favourite was October probably - nice calm abstract design, not too girly or garish. I felt the boxes were wasteful environmentally in terms of production and recycling - I will probably glue them & cover to make little drawers for my ten year old DD but imagine most people wouldn’t - and you could only reuse so many! I wonder about a robust paper bag being a better option.

• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

Being treated & trying new things! Made me focus on my skincare & make up regime in a good way.

• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

Only the wealthier ones or people who love beauty & make up. It is a good way to try and break out of a rut of using the same / wearing the same products.

Oh I meant to add - a quarterly box would be good value for me, I couldn’t justify a monthly box. I could also afford that for a gift.
And I think a man box would be good too, I would def get my husband one as he loves trying new things.

-What was your favourite product? Why?

I loved so many of the products but my favourite would be joint first between benefit goldrush and the amika hair mask. Both of these products had amazing smells and also the blush was perfect for my skin tone.

• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

Yes, so many of these brands were ones I hadn't heard of or used and gave me the chance to try something new. In fact only Benefit and Nuxe were brands I had heard of or used. I found a positive with all the products and variety but not all I would buy again.

• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

My 2 favourites I am deffo going to buy. The goldrush and amika mask. I may buy the gold foil mask or space mask as part of a gift for others at some point.

• Which was your favourite box design? Why?

The box that was my favourite visually was the nutcracker box simply because of the eye-catching design however I liked the days like these slogan on the bother box (I like slogans and quotes)

The best design products wise for me was the September box. I feltor had the best combo of products.

• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

The opportunity to try things I usually wouldn't have tried and without having to buy a full sizes product (and waste it if I didn't like it). I also loved the surprise element exploring what was in the boxes when I got them. Felt like a kid at Christmas.

• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

I already have. Myself and my friend both took advantage of the black Friday deal, however she tells me she has already had an issue with payment being taken early and has cancelled her subscription unfortunately

Also, where is everyone's face mask selfies? Lol ;-)

I'm not sure if mine was on the right way or not either but I did feel a bit like C3PO.

What was your favourite product? Why?

Hard to say - I’m quite picky about cosmetics and skincare and so I was surprised how much I liked many of the products. If I can pick 3 favourites, they were the space mask, the highlighter and the Lumens night cream (although I would have liked more than a tiny sachet to try, as it’s hard to tell if you really like something from that amount!)

- Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

Yes! I recently read a review of the lumens cream so had been wanting to try that. And I loved being able to try items like the face masks which don’t normally come in sample sizes.

- Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

Definitely the gold mask and the space mask, and I’ll be stocking up on Polaar cream and the highlighter for sure.

Which was your favourite box design? Why?

I loved all of them, but the November one was probably my favourite: I loved the colour and the design.

- What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

There were two things I enjoyed most about trying Birchbox. The first was that the sample sizes were mostly big enough to make it worth trying - I hate it when you get a tiny sachet of something which contains enough for a single use, as you can’t tell anything from that! The second was the sense that it was ok to use the samples, and that I didn’t have to keep them for a holiday or business trip....I’m a massive hoarder and normally I would tend to put trial sizes away for future use, so it was surprisingly luxurious to have “permission” to use them right away (which I really did!). What has really surprised me is that I can easily imagine happily working my way though a Birchbox on a monthly basis with great enjoyment, which I really wasn’t expecting!
Actually, there was a third thing: everything came so beautifully wrapped and presented, opening the box felt incredibly luxurious and special

- Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

Definitely! I have already purchased a 6 month subscription for my mum and sister for Christmas :)

Thank you very much MN and Birchbox for selecting me to take part in this trial - I’ve really enjoyed it!

What was your favourite product? Why?

Sand and Sky exfoliator. It has literally made my skin as smooth as silk. An absolute dream!

Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

I have been meaning to try a lot of the products received but with two young kids, my funds have been redirected elsewhere. Sand and Sky, Dr Paw Paw and Paul & Joe are just a few examples.

Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

100% will be repurchasing the Paul & Joe primer and the Sand and Sky exfoliator.

Which was your favourite box design? Why?

I loved the September box. Definitely my favourite colour scheme.

What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

It was nice to receive a gift that was geared completely towards me. I'd forgotten what it was like to spend 10-20 mins on myself.

Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

Definitely. Maybe slightly more than I'd want to spend every month but I shared some of the products with my sister so maybe she'd like to contribute.

My favourite product was the Paul & Joe illuminating foundation primer in Decembers box it sits so beautifully under all my foundations and I am going to invest in the full sized product in the new year!
The Birchbox let me try an all natural deodorant which I would never have picked up myself.
All 3 of the Birchboxes were beautifully presented but I did especially like the limited nutcracker design, I will be definitely keeping all 3 for storage.
I love that Birchbox was generous enough to send out 3 boxes for me to try and I have already recommended a few people at work as well as a couple of friends to buy your products. It is so handy as a female to be able to try all beauty stuff for a smaller price than buying the full sized product. One of my friends has already purchased the December nutcracker box as she is obsessed with Disney.

• What was your favourite product? Why?

I loved the polar night cream, but the winner for me was the Nuxe oil, left my skin soft and the smell was gorgeous.

• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

Yes, I don't think I'd have tried the Foundation primer or the masks, glad I got the chance as they were lovely.

• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

The Nuxe oil is definitely on my Christmas list!

• Which was your favourite box design? Why?

I think it has to be the Nutcracker box, very festive.

• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

Definitely trying new products and having a good pamper.

• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

Yes, it's a fairly cheap way to try new products if like me, you have no idea.

• What was your favourite product? Why? I loved the Nuxe oil. My skin is usually dry but this made it stay nice and soft for the whole day.
• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them? Yes definitely. The oil I wouldn't have normally brought but after this trial I will be.
• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them? As above.
• Which was your favourite box design? Why? I loved the nutcracker box because of the colour and design, but all three of the boxes were cute.
• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience? Trying products I would never think to buy.
• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member? Yes definitely.

• What was your favourite product?

The deodorant - absolutely loved the scent, it is beautiful!

• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones?

Definitely. The Benefit blush is lovely and I wouldn't have bought this previously due to the price but now I have used it I could definitely be tempted. I also loved the night cream.

• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

Definitely the night cream, Benefit blush, deodorant and face masks.

• Which was your favourite box design? Why?

I loved the Nutcracker themed one, the colours are fantastic and the design is gorgeous.

• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience? It was exciting to receive my boxes, I felt like Christmas had come early! Lovely to have treats just for me through the post.

• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member? Yes definitely

What was your favourite product? Why?
I love the Polaar night cream which is lovely to apply sample has lasted a couple of weeks (I've used it most, not every night).
The charcoal sponge is another favourite of mine, I use it every morning and find it just the right level of exfoliation.

Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

Yes, the Paul and Joe primer - this is a brand I am familiar with but never actively sought out. The primer is fairly rich on my skin and probably not for every day use for me, which will make it last a while!
Also the Sand & Sky exfoliator - this smells delicious leaves my skin feeling soft.

Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

I will probably buy another charcoal sponge when I need one and will be checking out the price of the Polaar night cream, this is another possible future purchase.

Which was your favourite box design? Why?

I love the Nutcracker box, I would have liked to see some Disney or Disney inspired products in it. Like others I would have liked to see a smaller box or other packaging - if I were to be getting one each month I would expect most of them to be going into the recycling once I had used the products.

What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

I had missed the email to say I had been selected for the test so it was a lovely surprise to receive them. I enjoyed the anticipation of opening each box and seeing what was inside and the chance to try new products which I may not have the opportunity to usually.

Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

I would recommend Birchbox, I agree with pp that £12.95 each month (with P&P) is a little pricey but it isn't too bad compared to some others I have looked at and I didn't feel overwhelmed by the amount of products I received, even receiving three at once.

Just got home and realised I didn’t even mention how much I love the Paw Paw lip balm and the roll-on eye shadow. Both are now handbag staples. Or the mini Benefit blusher and Nuxe oil - I already have full size versions of both, but it’s super useful to have proper sized minis as they are some of my favourite products. Loved the charcoal soap too.

Basically, it was all pretty amazing - thank you again! 😀

For anyone who liked the Nuxe oil, they do a perfume based on it too. Can't link as on my phone but it is lovely! Just in case anyone didn't know :)

Lilstar here is my mask selfie

- What was your favourite product? Why?
My favourite product was the polaar night cream. I loved the way it felt on my skin, absorbed nicely and I looked more refreshed in the morning, it also smelled delicious.

- Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?
Yes, there were quite a few of the brands I had never heard of which I may usually be put off buying due to price.
I've always been curious about the Nuxe Huile prodigieuse and been put off as I've never used a product like this and didn't want to spend money on something that would sit in a cupboard. I've now added a bottle to my Christmas list and been in to test other items from that range which I am equally delighted with.
In fact of all the products i would say there was only two I probably wouldn't buy again- and one of them was because i was unsure about how to use it! (The gold face mask- which way were you meant to place it?!)

- Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?
The polaar night cream (have joined the waiting list!)
The lime deodorant- loved the fresh zingy smell; so unlike many others on the market.
Charcoal face sponge- really made my skin feel clean and refreshed without leaving it dry.
Paul & Joe primer- it's been years since I used this brand but would buy this primer again, gave my skin a lovely illuminated sheen.

- Which was your favourite box design? Why?
All of the box designs were lovely although if I had to pick a winner I would have to say the Disney Nutcracker one as it was so fancy!

- What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?
I loved having a surprise through the post and then taking the time to read up about Each product before having a mini pampering session experimenting with new techniques/ looks. I also loved that the boxes are designed to be reused.
Bonus points for not including hand cream/ nail varnish in every box which other subscription boxes I have tried in the past seem to do.

- Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?
Yes- definitely.

• What was your favourite product? Why?

My favourite product was the Daily Concepts Charcoal soap sponge as I liked the fragrance and exfoliation properties

• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them? Yes, none of these products were ones I had tried before. I particularly liked the Dr Pawpaw lip balm, Sand and sky scrub, Bergamot and lime deodorant and the sponge (mentioned above)
• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

Dr Pawpaw lip balm, although I liked the charcoal sponge I wouldn’t buy it again as it stains everything black, I would buy a non charcoal version though

• Which was your favourite box design? Why? ‘Days like these’ it was pretty without being too loud
• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience? Getting the opportunity to try new products and pamper myself a little
• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member? I would to a friend, but not to a family member as I found many of the products did not suit my sensitive skin (which runs in the family)

• What was your favourite product? Why?

Benefit Gold Rush! It smells amazing! I am definitely buying the full size.

• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

Yes, I wouldn't even think to try half of these products. I haven't tried every single thing yet, but the illuminating primer, the winky lux eyeshadow and charcoal sponge I would never have tried but am so glad I did.

• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

Struggling not to say everything! I will definitely buy the Benefit gold rush, the Interstellar mask, illuminating primer, eyeshadow, Dr Paw Paw balm, the night cream, Mane & Tail hand cream, and hair conditioner.

• Which was your favourite box design? Why?

Probably the Nutcracker one, I think because it's so bright, plus seasonal. Pretty sure my niece will have it off me soon though!

• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

The products get delivered to your door so no shopping around, plus getting to try products I wouldn't otherwise bother with.

• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

Yes, already have!

• What was your favourite product? Why?

Polar Night cream is amazing! Skin feels wonderful since using.

• Did the Birchbox boxes give you a chance to try products or brands that you wouldn’t have otherwise? Which ones? Did you like them?

Absolutely. There were brands id never heard of that I will now look into. There were products like the Benefit one I wouldn't normally consider that I actually really liked.

• Which product(s) would you buy in future, now that you’ve tried them?

Polar Night cream! Also the primer.

• Which was your favourite box design? Why?

Nutcracker box is wonderful and so christmassy!

• What did you like best about your Birchbox experience?

Was good to try new things. Things I'd never really even think about trying. Plus a real treat to receive a box of goodies just for me!

• Would you recommend Birchbox to a friend or family member?

Yes I think so