Bobbi's Bubble

So I've been MIA on here and on Instagram for the past couple of weeks or so - I've been meaning to write this post since last weekend but I've been feeling really ill all week and pretty much haven't left my bed except to go to work. I've also had to sort a few last minute bits for my holiday next week, so my social media will probably be a bit quiet until I'm back! I'm feeling much better now though so I thought I'd take advantage of my renewed health and fully-packed suitcase to sit down and review this month's Birchbox! July's box is well and truly celebrating summer with a gorgeous design and is full of some really lovely products. This month I received a Manna Kadar blush, a Browcote eyebrow gel, a shower scrub from What's in it for me...?, a Merci Handy hand cream and a spot treatment from Balance Me. Manna Kadar Long-Wear Powder in "Paradise" This blush absolutely screams summer - it's a really pretty pinky red...

As you're probably aware, I am quite happy to spend a fair amount of money when it comes to makeup, especially anything that's going on my face - I find with most products you get what you pay for and because my skin is quite sensitive, cheaper products tend to irritate it and do more harm than good. That being said, there are quite a few cheaper brands out there that produce some amazing products that easily give higher-end brands a run for their money. I thought it might be fun to do a series on this blog comparing high-end makeup with their drugstore equivalents. Not everyone can afford to go out and splurge a lot of money on makeup, and after a year of living as a student, I've found that drugstore products have very quickly become my new best friend! I'm not sure how regularly I'll be able to do this series, but whenever I try out a new dupe I'll be sure to write a post!