INSTAIN Blush

Eeeeek I'm so happy I received this product from Birch Box to trial and review. I have heard so many rave reviews about this product and as I have used stains before (although never a powder) I was very obliged to give it a go. I like to wear heavy eye make-up, just a little kissed blush, and nude glossy lips so the small size of 0.018oz suits me fine as I know it will last a while.
Heres how the sample looks:

The packaging is adorable, with a magazine type front cover then opens like a book onto a small sample of the powder. I had no problem applying it with a standard blusher brush. I found it best to use a brush as once its on your face you need to blend it very quickly. Dont forget that it is a stain, not a normal powder. 

Although it is a slightly different product than those on the market, I didn't really find any benefit in using it rather than a standard blusher, other than its long lasting ability. I use a primer under my make-up which makes it long lasting anyway... 

The full size is 25.5g and retails for around £12. I wouldn't pay this for a blush/stain no matter how good it was...

All in all, good product, too expensive. ;)

Dead Sea Spa Magik Silky Smooth Body Lotion

So..... 

Received this product from Birch Box to try and review. Its a body lotion which claims to leave your skin feeling silky smooth. The trial size I received was 25ml but the full size is 350ml and retails around £7.70 in shops such as John Lewis. As I have mentioned before I'm really not a fan of using moisturisers regularly and generally use a new one for a few days then it goes in the drawer never to fulfil its destiny. 

Heres how the product looks: 

The product itself looks pretty much like any moisturiser you can get your hands on, white and lotion like. I have heard the smell being likened to "old lady" smell on other blogs, but I actually really like it. It reminds me of Turkish delight and rose petals. I thinks its a really nice smell and would definately use this product just for the floral scent. It left my skin feeling silky smooth, it was non greasy and just soaked in fairly quickly. I would definately buy this product when the sample runs out. ;)