December 2014 Birchbox Review

Welcome back! Today, I am going to Review the Products I got in my December 2014 Birchbox Unboxing Video and Post. I love getting Birchbox, it is a fun surprise to look forward to each month. 

1. Davines Replumping Superactive- I used this hair spray after my showers this month and I did like that it didn't make my hair greasy. Other than that I don't feel like it did anything special to my hair. I want something that makes my hair soft and detangles it. My hair doesn't have any volume, so I was disappointed that this did nothing. 

This is the same picture from my Empties Post. They got thrown away before I took another picture.

    a. Davines Replumping Shampoo and Conditioner- After trying this combo my hair still    didn't provide any plumbing properties and all three of these products smelled like lemon      and floral which I like separately, but together it is not a pleasant scent for me. 

2. English Laundry in Signature for Her- I fell in love with this perfume! Birchbox says it is a charming blend perfectly melds top notes of rose geranium with a backdrop of woody spicy and musky notes.

3. Mirenesse's Mattfinity Lip Rouge in Sydney- I love lip products! If you have been watching my Makeup Inventory you will see what I mean! I was excited to see this product because the color is gorgeous and it is not drying in the slightest. It does dry matte, but before it dries it easily slips around on my lips which is not okay. It also wears off pretty easily, I wasn't impressed because especially with brighter colors I want it to last long time so it doesn't look odd when it wears off. 

4. Royal Apothic's Cuppa Cuppa Firming Tea Treatment Mask- I did a review on this product the first time I used it, I have used it multiple times since. I love this mask! It feels great while I am using it (a cooling sensation) and it makes my skin feel amazing afterwards! A product I might just have to purchase the full size of.  

5. W3LL People's Bio Brightener Stick in Moonstone- I have recently really been getting into highlighters, especially in the winter when I feel like my skin has less glow and color. I loved this product. This sample product was in a jar, while the full size is in a stick form, I think the consistency of the product would work great in the stick from, but the jar was a little hard to work with, but this is also a product I am thinking about getting.  

I hope you enjoyed! Let me know what your favorite cream highlighter is down below. Have a great day! 

~Annelise

First Impressions: Royal Apothic Cuppa Cuppa Firming Tea Treatment Mask

I am going to start reviewing some of the products I received in my Birchbox through out the month. I always have so much to say in my reviews a month later! Today we are going to do a first impressions on the Royal Apothic Cuppa Cuppa Firming Tea Treatment Mask, I received this in my December Birchbox and can't wait to try it out.  

Before
Brand: Royal Apothic I had never heard of this brand before receiving this in my birchbox. On the brand's website its says "The idea for Royal Apothic was born in a London bookstore, where designer and cosmetics veteran Sean O’Mara discovered an old apothecary manual tucked amid the dusty tomes. Inspired by the fragrances and formulas within, he developed a line of bath and body products that are as evocative to the senses as they are effective on skin." 

Product: This product is clay based. It is has black, green and white tea and other great things for your skin! It looked a little weird, but I like it when masks have color so I know exactly where the product is going.

My Face: The last two weeks I have had a lot of projects and finals. As a result, my face has been freaking out, it needed a good mask! I also washed my face with the Aveeno ultra-calming cleanser before I applied this mask.

During
Feeling: The product texture was like a mouse but when you put it on your face you could feel the sand like particles gently exfoliating your skin. At first like most masks you can move your face but after 10 minutes (you can take it off after 8, but I like leaving masks on a little longer) you can't move it. I liked this mask because even though it did get hard it didn't feel like it was pulling my skin which I liked. 

After  
Effects: I felt the cooling long after I washed my face! It made my skin feel so soft. I love it! My skin also feels firmer and looks a little brighter!
Price: $58
Overall, I love this product. Even though this is a little pricey it is defiently one of the face masks I am going to consider buying when I use up the face mask I already have. I was planning on using my Birchbox points, so the price is a little less of a big deal.  What is your favorite face mask? Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise