*Love Lula Beauty Box: August 2020

I received the Love Lula Beauty Box* free of charge as a Love Lula Accredited Blogger for an honest review. This month the box is worth £70! (subscriptions start UK wide at a very affordable £14.95 on a recurring basis). As ever there's a very generous 20% off for subscribers on brands in the box this month.

And for a closer look..

The first thing to jump out at me is the full size (30ml - £35) Pure Perfection Primer by Inika. This Vegan primer makes the skin feel silky smooth. Use it before foundation or on it's own for hydrated and smooth skin. A full review is to come!

From Madara is a try-me size of their Plant Stem Cell Age Defying Sunscreen SPF30 (10ml) which has a slight tint. I'm looking forward to trying it out! 

From FOM London is their Anti-Pollution Face Cleansing Cream 30ml which will hydrate as it cleanses. I love cleansers so looking forward to trying it. A review will come later.

The final items is a full size product from Laidbare and is their Glow Laidbare! Facial Self Tanner (50ml - £12) which will give you a natural sun kissed glow. Another great value box this month! 

My favourite item is Inika's Pure Perfection Primer. Are you a subscriber? What are your thoughts?

Love Lula Beauty Box: March 2018

March's Love Lula Beauty Box* is a cracker! Inside are lots of lovely treats. The box this month is worth £43 (UK rolling subscription costs £13.95 making it great value for money). Subscribers also get a code for 20% off any of the brands in the box (code valid until the end of the month).

WOW! It really is a good 'un!

I'm a huge fan already of Elsa's Natural Deodorant (see my review of their Dew scent HERE. This is worth £10 (45g) and I know I'm going to love it.

From GLOSSWORKS there is a super-pretty full size nail polish in Come Clay with Me (£12 - 9ml) which is a pretty pink shade. We received their Nail & Cuticle Oil in October's box and Name of the Rose nail polish & 3-in-1 base coat in August's. This shade is perfect for spring and summer (great with a tan!)

From Laidbare, a box favourite we have a full size of their Guess My Age Anti-Ageing Treatment Cream (£9.99 - 50ml) which is a new product from the brand. The cream has a light texture which melts easily into the skin and helps to "strengthen the bonds between the skin layers to create a lifted effect". Looking forward to trying this one out!

I'm always on the lookout for the perfect shampoo and conditioner and inside March's box are two haircare products by Sukin. Both are luxury travel sizes (50ml). We have Sukin Purifying Shampoo and Sukin Nourishing Conditioner. Reviews will follow!

The final item this month is FOM's Hydra Bright Night Complex which brightens and hydrates targeting age spots, hyperpigmentation and hydration.

What do you think of the contents this month?

*sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program. All thoughts are genuine and my post contains a few affiliate links.

FoM London Skincare: Age Defying Hand Serum

FoM London Skincare are currently in the process of improving their formulations and will be re-launched shortly. You can sign up to be notified HERE.

You can however still pick up some products at Love Lula. (The hand serum is a bargainous £19.60). I've been trying their Age Defying Hand Serum 50ml* which is one of the nicest hand care products I've used.

A light serum type lotion it absorbs immediately and deeply nourishes the hands, protecting, smoothing and targeting age spots. 

It's absolutely stuffed full of anti-ageing ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid which increases the skins moisture retention, a Skin Brightening Complex which improves tone, Marula fruit which is rich in Omegas 6 and 9, Advanced anti-oxidant technology delivers intense age correcting protection, Geranium, Frankincense and Rose Absolute gives it a beautiful scent and soothes and protect the skin. 

Papaya AHAs, Liquorice extract helps to improve dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Eyebright is a skin regenerating active and Olive Squalane softens, improves elasticity and reduces signs of aging.

To use: apply to the hands as often as needed. It leaves them smooth, soft and nourished. I have a few ages spots (eek) on one of my hands and I'd say using this serum has helped them to fade.  It really is a lovely product.

*complimentary

Souk Souk Pamper Boutique Box

As you'll know I gave up my Souk Souk subscription recently. I'm still on their mailing list and received an email listing some new Limited Edition Boxes (£20 plus P&P).

I spotted a few of my favourites and quickly bought...

WOW!

AS.AP mini Cleansing Oil #5, mini Crochet Cleansing Cloth and Lip Balm #7 - see my review here. I've not tried the wee cloth yet so looking forward to trying it with the cleansing oil.

Lucy's Lotions Vitamin E & Grapefruit Lip Balm full size - I just adore this! See my review here.

Inner Soul Organics Romance Me Skin Oil sample size - this is beautiful. I'm a huge fan. See my review here.

Bentley Organic Shampoo & Conditioner minis - I've only tried bar soaps before from this brand so looking forward to trying these out.

Mungo Murphy's Nourishing Seaweed Face Mask - this is a new brand to me. Expect a review soon.

Xenca Organic Lipstick in Spice full size - super moisturising colour - see my review here.

Avril Eyelash Curlers, Avril Organic Mascara in Black & 2 x Avril Nail Lacquers.

Inika Organic Eye Pencil in Black Caviar - full size

Ville De Fleurs Shea Butter - I love the cute little tin the nourishing butter comes in. I received this in a previous Souk Souk monthly beauty box.

Nourish Golden Glow Illuminating Face Shimmer - this is a staple for me so a trial size will be handy for holidays.  See my review here.

SpaRitual Handprint Hand Serum 7.4ml - I think I've tried this before and quite liked it.

FOM Hair Serum - I didn't really get on with this so I'll pass it on.

A great value box I think.  What are your thoughts?  Did you pick this one or one of the other Limited Edition boxes up?

Souk Souk June Beauty Box

I am so excited about the contents of my June Souk Souk beauty box. Everything in it I love!  It includes a brand which I've heard of but not tried any of their products before...until now - Mel Millis - I definitely squealed lots when I opened the box! It's just my kind of box!

Mel Millis Organic Neroli Hydrolate Mist Tonic (10ml - £5) - this smells simply gorgeous! It contains Neroli Flower water to refresh the skin and stimulate cell growth. Use after cleansing or as a spritz on hot days. The boxes contain wild flower seeds so I'm going to tear up the boxes and plant in my veggie plot for the honeybees.

Mel Millis Organic Phytonutri Neroli & Baobab Re-Energising Face Oil (10ml - £7) - a luxe face oil which combines pumpkin, baobab and rosehip oils with Neroli, Immortelle and Sea Buckthorn to stimulate collagen production and reduce inflammation. Again, it smells delicious. I'm a huge fan of anything which contains Sea Buckthorn oil so looking forward to trying this out.

Yours Truly Organics Fix Me! Repairing Serum - this is a full size product worth £28 (30ml). I've used this lovely serum before.  See my review here.

FOM Revitalising Hair Serum (10ml - £4.50) - I've tried a couple of FOM's products before but not the ones included in the box.  This serum is packed full of good things for the hair. Love that you can use it as an intensive treatment or just everyday.  Looking forward to testing this out.

FOM Antioxidant Facial Mask (5g - £4) - a detoxifying facial mask which you mix with water. You can use it either as an exfoliator or a mask. It contains Vitamin C, Rosehip, Chamomile, Lavender and Olive Leaf. Again, can't wait to try.

This is my favourite box so far! Did you get this month's box? What are your thoughts?

December Empties

I seem to have got through quite a few empties this month although quite a lot of them are sample sizes.

Hairy Jayne Deep Cleansing Shampoo 30ml and Hairy Jayne Cream Conditioner 30ml - I've loved all the Hairy Jayne products I've tried and I'll definitely buy full size soon.  See my review here.

Freyaluna Bergamot Lip, Face and Body Balm sample and Freyaluna Skin Support Facial Toner sample - I loved the toner and would buy again. I wasn't quite so keen on the balm.

Kris D'Amour Soothing/Skin Repair Treatment Butter samples - I wasn't keen on the scent of these ones although they deeply moisturised the skin.  I do love the Rejuvenating Treatment Butter though.

bodhi Mint Thé Bath & Shower Therapy 250ml - my favourite bodhi shower gel. It featured in my Top 10 products of 2013 - see here. I'll be buying another bottle over the Christmas holidays.

Elemental Herbology Cell Plumping Facial Hydrator SPF8 30ml - a lovely face cream and one I'd buy. I got this one free with a newspaper offer.

REN VitaMineral Active 7 Eye Gel 3ml - this was quite nice to use, cooling around the eye area but as it's a small sample hard to tell if it helped with fine lines and dark circles.

Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Body Creme 175ml - this was a present from hubby. Loved it, sheer luxury.

Korres Guava Little Shower Gel 50ml - my favourite Korres shower gel. Sure to buy again.

Mama Mio O-Mega Super Rich Body Cream 50ml - this was lovely to use and super moisturised the skin. Loved it.

Mama Mio O-Mega Body Buff 50ml - nice to use but I prefer a scrubbier body scrub.

Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm 5ml - loved this and have another mini still to use.

Naturally Nourished Exotic Body Balm 90g - simply love this exotic scented body balm. Sure to pick it up again.  See my review here. 

Noble Isle Willow Song Bath & Shower Gel 50ml - love Noble Isle products sure to pick this up again at some point - I noticed Latest in Beauty have this as a Luxury sample.

Neom Sensuous Organic Body Wash 50ml - this was lovely to use and would happily re-purchase.

ila Rose Bliss Face Oil 10ml* - simply one of the best face oils out there. Sure to buy at some point.  See my review here.

Pinks Boutique Rose Crystal Bath Soak sample, Rosehip Face & Body Scrub sample and Rose Face & Body Balm sample - these were lovely to use and very luxurious. Would buy full sizes in a heartbeat.

Naturally Nourished Lemongrass & Papaya Cleanser sample and Frankincense Hand Cream sample - these were lovely and I'd buy them again.

inner-soul organics Circulation Boost Skin Oil 30ml - this came in December's Souk Souk. Loved it.

FoM Body Contouring Body Serum sample - this was lightly scented with lemon and nice to use but a small sample.

Aromatherapy Associates Inner Strength Bath & Shower Oil 7.5ml - this came in my Advent calendar. Loved it. Would buy.

REN Frankincense Revitalising Night Cream 5ml - lovely to use. Would consider purchasing full size.

*PR sample

Latest in Beauty Haul

I picked up some Latest in Beauty luxury samples and their Caudalie Ultimate sample collection last week. They arrived yesterday. 

 

The Caudalie set is small trial size samples and cost £8.95 plus P&P. Ideal try me sizes or for weekends away.  Here's what's included:

Premier Cru The Cream 2ml, Premier Cru Eye Cream 1ml, Vinexpert Eye & Lip Serum 1.5ml, Night Infusion Cream 3ml, Firming Serum 2ml, Vinosource SOS Morning Eye Rescue 1.5ml, Moisturising Matifying Fluid 3ml, Moisture Recovery Cream 3ml, Intense Moisture Cream 3ml, Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Fluid 3ml, Divine Oil 3ml, Vine Body Butter 7ml x 2, Nourishing Body Lotion 7ml x 2, Vinoperfect Radiance Serum 10ml (this costs £5 as a luxury sample), Vinexpert SPF Radiance Day Fluid 3ml and a pink Christmas stocking.

The luxury samples I picked up - Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist 15ml - one of my favourites. See my review here.   Urbanveda Radiance Trio - Facial Wash (20ml), Exfoliating Facial Polish (20ml) and Radiance Day Cream (10ml). I've lately been using samples from the Purifying range (review to follow).  The third product I got is FoM Contouring Body Serum (10ml). I recently reviewed FoM's Remodelling Beauty Serum - see my review here.

Have you bought anything from Latest in Beauty recently?

FoM Remodelling Beauty Serum

FoM (Freshness of the Morning) is a newish London based skincare company. No parabens, mineral oil, sulphates, artificial colours, animal derivatives and no animal testing.

Products are packed full of Essential Fatty Acids, Antioxidants, Vitamins, Herbal Extracts and Essential oils.

Remodelling Beauty Serum (25ml - £25)* is an anti-ageing serum which lifts, firms and improves the skin's texture.  Suitable for all skin types. It is scented with rose and absorbs easily into the skin nourishing, nurturing and protecting.

To use: apply a few drops to the skin in the morning and then follow with moisturiser. 

I've been enjoying using the serum. I love it's scent and how easily it absorbs into my skin. The product is packaged in a pump action bottle which makes it easy to dispense the required amount.

See the website here

*PR sample

Shopping my Stash #35

Here's what I've been using this week -

REN Rosa Centifolia 3-in-1 Cleansing Water 200ml* - simply love this rose scented cleansing water.  See my review here.

Shu Uemura Tasai Cream 250ml - my mum bought this from her hairdresser and then decided it didn't suit her hair - I gladly took it off her hands! Best applied on damp hair before blow drying. Leave the hair smooth and shiny.

FoM Remodelling Beauty Serum 25ml* - I've been sent this to review (coming soon). An anti-ageing serum which lifts, firms and improves the skin's texture.

Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin EDP 5ml - this featured as a want during my spending ban earlier in the year.  This sample came in a Harvey Nichols GWP. It has notes of rose, pink and black pepper, violet and musk. It's simply gorgeous.

eos summer fruits lip balm - love this fruity and natural lip balm.

Oceopin L'Huile de Graines de Pin Maritime - Maritime Pine Seed Oil 15ml* - a rich face oil which is anti-ageing and suitable for dry, combination and sensitive skin types. It contains pine seed oil which gives it a herbal scent.  Full review to come.

Are you shopping your stash this week?  Have you used any of these products?

*PR samplesOceopin