Hit Refresh, Girlfriend

So I haven't completely jumped on the subscription box bandwagon but I decided to purchase a single box from Marie Claire called The Parcel by Girlfriend after being very happy with the original The Parcel last year. Keep on reading to see what's inside!

This edit is called Hit Refresh and it contains products that will help you look achieve a fresh look. The website said that deliveries for The Parcel will start on the 9th March and man, what a service, I received it on that day! The box came wrapped in plastic with a colourful cardboard cover over a sleek black box. The contents were safely tucked inside and some items came with bubble wrap. 

Veet Hair Removal Cream for Sensitive Skin (full size)

I'm not much of a user of hair removal cream for the body so I'm not sure if I will try it but you will never know! This product is meant to remove unwanted body hair without causing irritations and redness. It contains vitamin E and aloe vera to help sooth the skin.

Biore Warming Anti-Blackhead Cream Cleanser (looks full size)

Gotta love cleansers! I love the feeling of a warming face cleanser so I can't wait to try it out after I finish my current cleanser. I don't experience many blackheads so I'll see if my skin improves anyway.

Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Daytime and Overnight Treatments (sample)

I'm so excited that Dermalogica products were included as I like their products but don't like paying the price. The ingredients in this duo are gentle enough for them to be used daily to help fight breakouts.

Rimmel London BB Cream in Medium (sample)

I'm hoping this won't be too orange for me like the Garnier ones. I don't wear BB creams that often but I am looking forward to giving this a go. This product claims to mattify and brighten the skin as well as giving some sun protection.

L'Oreal Paris Mega Volume Miss Manga Mascara in Purple (full size)

I've heard some good things about this mascara. The brush is quite different to the regular type wands and not something I've seen before. This isn't a waterproof formula so I don't have high hopes for it holding a curl. I'm not sure when I'll try this as I don't wear mascara that often nowadays and also, it's PURPLE! Apparently this mascara gives volume to the lashes with a flexy brush to help with lifting and curling.

Maybelline New York Color Show Bleached Neons nail polish in Coral Heat and Sun Flare

I'm so glad I didn't buy these earlier! I have a good range of the Color Show polishes and I'm very happy that these were included. 

There was a non-beauty item included in the box. A Hoyts 2-4-1 offer to see the second instalment of the Divergent trilogy, Insurgent. I think this would appeal to the teen buyers as these types of movies/books have been very popular with that audience.

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Overall, I am very excited with the majority of the products that were included in this edition and I think it appropriately targets the younger audience. The Parcel (both original and Girlfriend) are quarterly boxes that cost an affordable $29.95 and $19.95, respectively with cheaper bundle options too. If you are interested in this subscription service, click out Marie Claire's website here.

What products from the box are you excited about?

Have you purchased this subscription box before?