My Boutique Box Launch Box

My Boutique Box is the newest beauty subscription box service on the UK market, launching just last month. They offer subscriptions in one month, 3 month and 6 month blocks at £10, £28.50 and £55 respectively, plus P&P.

The box is a simple white cardboard box measuring approx. 6.5 x 6 x 2.5 inches, with a My Boutique Box sticker on the lid. It's supposed to include a product list but a factory error meant some boxes, including my own, went overlooked so this was emailed to subscribers instead. 

There were 5 products in my box:

1. NYC 'In a New York Minute' Quick Dry Nail Polish

This fast-drying nail polish came in the shade 046 Shinning Shoes (that's how it's spelt on the label), which is a very dark, shimmery green colour. I may wear it when I go to see Wicked next month. 

2. Azure Internationale Spa Collagen Woven Facial Mask

This pre-moistened face mask comes ready to use, simply apply it to a clean, dry face then remove the backing. After about 20 minutes, slowly peel it off then rinse and pat dry for softer, smoother skin. I love the packaging for this, it's such a beautiful light cyan colour, but it sure is a nightmare to photograph shiny surfaces.

3. Manhattan Soft Mat Lipcream

This is my favourite item out of the five. It's a creamy lipstick that applies like a lip gloss, with a wand applicator. Not only does it smell delicious, it also glides on easily and the texture feels silky and velvety soft on the lips. I received it in the shade 95G, which is quite a brown colour with warm coral undertones that's neutral enough for everyday wear. The matte finish can sometimes appear a bit chalky and can be drying, but using it with a layer of lip balm adds more moisture and gives a glossy finish if you prefer. Nonetheless, I'm very keen to check out other shades in this range.

4. W7 Angled Eye Shadow Brush

Talk about coincidence, I was actually contemplating purchasing this exact brush just a few days ago! It's smaller than I expected it to be at just 5 and a half inches long, and it's also very thin and lightweight. The angled shape of this brush allows for easier contouring and is useful for defining brows or applying eyeliner.

5. Vaseline Lip Therapy

This lip balm is very handy to keep in your purse as we move into the Winter season, to protect your lips against the harsh weather conditions. It contains soothing Aloe Vera and is lime green in colour but applies clear onto the lips. It, bizarrely, smells like cucumber and bubblegum to me.

Overall, I'm fairly happy with what My Boutique Box included in their launch box. I am a sucker for lip products, so to receive 2 is fine by me. The eye shadow brush is something I already wanted anyway, and I'm excited to try out the woven facial mask. My only concern is that it doesn't seem to be very good value for money compared to other beauty boxes on the market, but this is only their first box after all. I'm interested to see the direction they take in future.