September 2018 Birchbox Review

September has gotten off to a great start with this Birchbox, it is a good one I'm telling you!!

So first of all I loved the theme of On Top of Your World which they chose because September is all about new beginnings, which fit so perfectly in with my life right now, and the box design was really pretty.

But onto the important bit, what was in the box:

• Benefit Box O' Powder in Gold Rush - RRP £25.50. I really love the colour of this (if I remember right, you were given the choice between this and a pinker one); it doesn't look like a blush in the pan but it goes on so nice and just brings out this incredibly natural and pretty flush that is suitable for any look and any occassion. As someone who shys away from pink blushes this is perfect and blends like a dream!
  
• Eyeko Brow Liner - RRP £15. I'm a big fan of Eyeko eyeliners so I was interested to see how this would work, and it's basically a brown eyeliner really, just with a softer pigment. It's not really a product for me because I have naturally full brows but if you need to do a bit more sculpting of yours I can see this working really well, but it also does a decent job of just filling in sparse patches as long as you don't get heavy-handed. It doesn't smudge and stays put all day.
  
• Marcelle City 24H Anti-Pollution Day & Night Moisturizing Emulsion - RRP £23. This feels quite silky for a moisturiser, almost similar to a primer feel, but it smoothes on really nicely and absorbs fast. I love the anti-pollution idea and it gives a good hit of hydration in a cruelty-free formula (yay). I've used this quite a few times and haven't noticed it blocking my pores so that's another thumbs up.. I really like it!
  
• Caudalie Vinopure Clear Skin Purifying Toner - RRP £18. This is a really gentle toner but it still gets the job done! It doesn't leave your skin feeling tight or stripped but pores do look a little smaller and your face will feel refreshed. I enjoyed using this toner and would definitely consider purchasing a fullsize when I run out of my usual (Vichy).
  
• Beauty Protector Protect & Volume - RRP £21.50. Now I'm mad about heat protection, when you have hair as long as mine you kind of have to be! This has a nice even spray and was quick to absorb with a quick comb-through. It did give a little bit of volume (nothing major) but added some much needed skine without making my hair feel greasy or sticky. And it smells soooo good!
  

Overall, I was really pleased with this month's box, Birchbox picked some great products and I'll get use out of all of them. The only one I won't reach for all that often is the brow liner but that's just because it's not something my eyebrows really need!

If you also subscribe to Birchbox I'd love to know your thoughts on this month's box, so please drop me a comment below.

Stay safe, x

*I pay for my BIrchbox subscription myself*