BIRCHBOX JUNE 2016 - PARADISE FOUND

I'm not going to lie, when I first had a peek at what was inside my box, I wasn't estatic. I saw tubes of creams and a neon pink lip balm, my initial thoughts were disappointing. After giving all of these products a try, I proved myself wrong. I LOVE this months box. From the box design to the contents, everything about this box just SCREAMS summer to me. 

Jelly Pong Pong Paradise Pigment in Fig Jam RRP £17.95

This would look lovely on darker skin tones, but if you are fair skinned with bleach blonde hair, like me, then I'm afraid this is not for you. The formula is nice and creamy. Although I would recommend applying this with a brush and not your fingers, just to get a more precise application.

Absolution Le Nettoyant Purete RRP £26

This gel cleanser uses natural ingredients like chamomile and oats to remove dirt and make up, as well as reducing redness and irritation. I really like the formula of this, it feels so light and gentle on the skin.

Whish Coconut Milk CC Body Cream RRP £15.50

This has got to be my favourite product from this months box. In fact, it's probably one of my favourite products I've ever received in a Birchbox. This cream is designed to hydrate the skin but also bronze at the same time. It gives the skin a gorgeous shimmer which is going to look amazing on top of a tan. The smell is also INCREDIBLE! If you love coconut scented things then you are going to love this. I cannot praise this enough, I will definitely be purchasing this when I run out.

Huygens Le Gommage Visage RRP £17.90

This brand was totally new to me so I was especially looking forward to trying this out. This creamy scrub is amazing at buffing away dead skin cells. It has a strong citrus smell which leaves you feeling cool and refreshed.

Percy & Reed Reassuringly Firm Session Hold Hairspray RRP £12

So far I am impressed with this hairspray. I used it for the first time this morning to keep my braids in place. Just over 5 hours later, my hair is still looking as fresh as it did this morning. It's humidity-resistant, which makes it great for summer and ideal for taking on holiday with you.

This month you also have the option to upgrade your box to receive a beautiful pair of Quay Australia sunglasses at a heavily discounted price. I wish I had done this now because I've seen so many pictures of the sunglasses and they look gorge!

If you would like to treat yourself to your very own Birchbox, use my referral link to sign up and you will receive 50 points (worth £5) to spend in the Birchbox store. If you use the code TUBE you will get a massive 30% off of your first box.

Love, Maddie x

CLIPHAIR CLIP-IN HAIR EXTENSIONS REVIEW

I used to be really addicted to hair extensions at the age of fifteen. I wore extensions every day for at least 2 years until one day when I decided to go blonde. I found it extremely difficult to find hair extensions that matched my bleached locks and therefore gave up wearing extensions for a good 3 years.

I was sad of seeing all these beautiful bloggers with lushious long and thick locks, I forever wished I had hair like theirs. I wanted to give hair extensions another try, even if I only wore them on occasions or on nights out.

A few weeks ago I was kindly sent over some gorgeous hair extensions from Cliphair. Cliphair are a UK based company who sell 100% Remy human hair extensions all around the world from their online store www.cliphair.co.uk.

Their customer service is brilliant, I couldn't fault it. If you are really unsure about what shade to choose, then do not worry. They offer a FREE colour matching service, which involves you sending an image of your hair colour or even posting a hair sample to Cliphairs hair experts to be colour matched. I sent an image of my hair rather than a sample because this was quicker for me. I was really impressed with the quick response and when the extensions arrived I couldn't fault the colour. They were a near enough exact match to my own hair so they blended brilliantly.

I cannot express how important it is to choose real human hair extensions over synthetic. They last so much longer, look more natural and can be styled and looked after the same as your own hair. 

So the extensions I chose were the Double Wefted Full Head set in the shade Light Ash Blonde and the length I chose was 20 inches.
This set comes with:

• Two 8 inch (20cm) wide wefts
• Two 6 inch (15cm) wide wefts
• Two 4 inch (10cm) wide wefts
• Two 2 inch (5cm) wide wefts

You get more than enough hair in this set because the pieces are double wefted meaning that there is twice as much hair on each piece. I love how gorgeous and thick they look when I put them in and style into a ponytail. They are really easy to put in, I followed the fitting guide on the Cliphair website which can be found here. I also liked how the clips are blonde so they can be hidden discreetly under your own hair.

This set costs £79.99 which I think is really worth it for the amount of hair you are getting! I would definitely continue to use Cliphair because the quality and thickness of the hair is amazing. Although I was kindly given these to review by Cliphair, all opinions are completely honest. I really do love these extensions.

If you want to see me wearing these extensions, make sure you keep an eye out for my upcoming How I Style My Hair Extensions and How I Care For My Hair Extensions blog posts which will be posted very soon!

And don't forget to follow me on bloglovin!

Love, Maddie x

LIZ EARLE BRIGHTENING TREATMENT MASK REVIEW

Hello again!

Last week I was lucky enough to be sent this Brightening Treatment Mask from the wonderful Liz Earle. I have only recently started using Liz Earle skin care as I have always been too lazy to cleanse, exfoliate and drown my skin in moisturisers every morning/night.

Since trying Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish I have taken a lot more care in looking after my skin. 

Problem: dull, lacklustre skin.

Solution: our fast-acting mask instantly revitalises dull skin. It contains stimulating camphor oil and toning witch hazel to help give your skin a natural-looking radiance.

Use in the morning or whenever a quick fix is needed.

Naturally active ingredients include aloe vera, witch hazel and white clay.

This treatment mask soon became a staple in my skincare routine. Apply a generous layer over your face and then wipe using the muslim cloth that came in the set. I love how you only need to leave it on for 30 seconds to 2 minutes. I tend to put it on at night and leave it on whilst I brush my teeth etc. This is enough time to benefit from all of the natural ingredients, aloe vera, witch hazel and white clay.

This mask leaves my skin feeling and looking healthy and radiant. It helps calm my irritated skin and helps reduce redness and dark circles. 

I am very impressed with this product and this is definitely one that I will be repurchasing myself. I look forward to trying other products in their skincare range, I know for certain that they won't let me down!

Want to try out Liz Earle for yourself? The Brightening Treatment Mask Starter Kit is available to buy here for £16.00.

Alternatively, you can check out the whole skincare range here.

I'd love to know what your favourite products are! 
Love, Maddie x

BIRCHBOX FEBRUARY 2016 - SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND

Hello everybody! 

So it's that time of the month where I get a special delivery from my favourite beauty subscription service - Birchbox!

This months theme is Shine Bright Like A Diamond and placed delicately inside this beautiful box is 6 luxe beauty treats guaranteed to make your beauty routine extra special. Did I also mention that two of these are full sized products?

Without further ado, lets take a peek inside...

Spectrum Collections Tapered Powder Brush (RRP £7.99)

When I saw that this months Birchbox included a Spectrum brush I was even more excited to receive my box! I mean, just look it! Not only does this brush look super pretty, but it is also just as soft. 

LOC One and Done Shadow Stick in Champagne Problems (RRP £8)

LOC is Birchboxs' brand new make up brand, so this month we were treated to one of their full sized eyes hadow stick. There was a choice between two shades - Champagne Problems, a smokey silver shade and Perfect Cents, a beautiful warm copper shade. These shadow sticks are super pigmented and the creamy formula allows you to apply this seamlessly over your lids.

Korres Milk Proteins 3 in 1 Cleansing Emulsion (RRP £15)

Next up we have a 16ml sample of this Korres Milk Cleansing Emulsion. I am a sucker for a good cleanser so I am excited to try this out. It is packed full of nourishing milk proteins and natural oils to cleanse, tone and remove make up and is also suitable for all skin types.

theBalm Frat Boy Blush/Shadow (RRP £15.50)

Now I LOVE theBalm make up, it is really good quality and affordable, so I was excited to try out this mini blush! At first I thought that the sample seemed really small but the pigmentation pulls off and provides a beautiful flush of colour. It is a handy size for slipping into your make up bag.


Number 4 Lumiere d'Hiver Super Comb Prep & Protect (RRP £20)

Next up I got something to treat my locks! This hair spray claims to strengthen, repair, de-tangle hair, as well as tame flyaways, so it is a bit of an all rounder. I am excited to see how this compares to my usual hair products.

Derm Eyes Make-up Remover Wipes (RRP £9.50)

Finally I have some make up remover wipes from Derm Eyes. They come in a handy sealed packet so they are perfect for popping in your handbag or travel bag. I am yet to try these but I don't think you can go wrong with a make up wipe!

The choice of brands and products in this months box were great and there was a bit of make up, skincare and haircare so overall I am impressed.

If you would like to treat yourself to your very own Birchbox, use my referral link to sign up and you will receive 50 points (worth £5) to spend on anything in the Birchbox store. You can also use the code HAPPYDAYS to get £5 off your first box.

Love, Maddie x