*Love Lula Beauty Box: June 2020

The Love Lula Beauty Box* is sent to me free of charge as a Love Lula Accredited Blogger for an honest review. June's box is absolutely fantastic and worth £63. As ever there is a generous 20% off the brands in the box. Sign up HERE.

WOW! And for a closer look..

I've used lovely Humble Natural Beauty before and the ranges are gorgeous. Inside is there Sweet Pea & Verbena Hand Cream 75ml which is worth £8. The hand cream absorbs instantly and has a summery scent. See my review HERE.

I'm a huge, huge fan of Ooh! Oils of Heaven and was over-the-moon to see their latest launch inside the box. Marzipan-ish Organic Plum Conditioning Face Oil 30ml - £19 is absolutely gorgeous and I can't wait to try it - review will follow! It's an absolute delight.

And the excitement keeps coming - what a great box! Also inside is Elsa's Organic Skinfoods Detox Natural Deodorant 60g (£18) which is charcoal infused and scented with Grapefruit, Ginger, Lemon and Neroli. I've tried one of their other deodorants before - see my review HERE. Happy to have a new one I've not tried before in my stash. 

Rounding up June's box is Kathleen Natural's Citrus Cheer Bubble Bath & Shower Gel 150ml (£18) which has a nice zesty scent making it perfect for summer. 

Are you a subscriber? What do you think of the box this month?

January Empties

I didn't do a December Empties post as I was in Miami for two weeks (and threw away things I'd used up there) and what I did have wasn't much so here are my January empties:

NUXE Nuxuriance Ultra Body Cream 30ml - my pal Julie gave me this just after I came back from holidays. I actually wish I'd had this on holiday as it was super rich and deeply nourishing. Would definitely pick up again. 

Molton Brown Russian Leather Bath & Shower Gel 30ml - which I got with purchase. Loved this slightly masculine scent and would buy full size.

The Organic Pharmacy Antioxidant Face Gel 5ml* and Antioxidant Face Firming Serum 5ml* - I absolutely loved this duo. See my review HERE. I would buy both of these.

Odacite Black Mint Cleanser 30ml - love this. See my review HERE. Have recently bought full size.

Sisley Velvet Nourishing Cream with Saffron Flowers 4ml - which came in November's Beauty Box. Loved. Would buy.

The Organic Pharmacy Double Rose Rejuvenating Face Cream 10ml* - this is a beauty which I want full size! See my review HERE.

Evering Botanique GIGI Body Balm 15ml - a delicious body balm which my dry winter skin loved. See my review HERE. Will buy when I get my body care products under control!

Dr Hauschka Sage Purifying Bath Essence 10ml* - I quite liked this herbal bath which I found soothing. I'd maybe buy full size.

Weleda Wild Rose Body Lotion 20ml** - I love this rosy lotion. See my review HERE. Will buy at some point.

The Rose Tree Soothing Body Oil with Geranium, Cypress & Lavender 30ml** - lovely to use just before bed. Wake up with soft and smooth skin. Loved.

Palm & Soul The Beauty Serum Cocktail Bar** - which was formulated using ingredients I chose. See my review HERE. I loved this. Would buy when my serum stash reduces.

Humble Rose & Frankincense Bath Honey 275ml - I picked this up in Waitrose. Gorgeous. I'd used it previously. See my review HERE. Will buy this again no doubt.

Elemis Tan Accelerator 125ml - I always use this a couple of week before holidays. It helps to give a more even tan and prevents (well for me) prickly heat. I didn't in the event do much sunbathing on my last holiday! Will buy again.

Inika Micellar Cleansing Rosewater 100ml - I actually found this had gone off! I hate chucking out products. I had been keeping it for good when I should just have used it and enjoyed. Might or might not pick it up again.

Avalon Clarifying Lemon Shampoo 325ml - this is my fav detox shampoo. See my review HERE. Sure to buy again.

Blue Labelle Organic Soaps - Moroccan Chamomile & Rose, Rhassoul Clay & Orange Blossom and Eucalyptus & Charcoal which I absolutely adored. Can't wait to buy again. See my review HERE.

The Organic Pharmacy Rose Diamond Exfoliating Cleanser 2ml* - nice scent and product but sample too small to get a real feel of the product.

What have you been using up this month?

*sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program

**complimentary

May Empties

I'm not going to use anything else up so here's what I've been using up in May:

Omorovicza Rejuvenating Night Cream 5ml which was beautiful. This is a pricey cream so I'll probably not buy it. I'll definitely try and pick it up in one of the mini pots again.

Ermana Cleanse Balm 15ml* a lovely balm cleanser. See my review HERE. I'll definitely buy when my stash reduces a bit.

Botanicals Nourish Moisturiser 5ml* I adore any form of travel/try me size so I loved using this gorgeous moisturiser. See my mini review HERE. Would buy this moisturiser full size.

Madara Micellar Water 100ml which is a staple product for me. I've just cracked open a new bottle. See my review HERE.

Gallinee La Culture Foaming Facial Cleanser 120ml* which I simply adored. See my review HERE. It's one I'd buy when my stash of cleansers reduces a bit.

Aster & Bay Rosewater Mist 100ml I simply loved this beautiful mist which also contains Himalayan Pink Salt and Honeysuckle as well as Bulgarian Rose. See my review HERE. I'll definitely buy this again as I loved it. 

Guerlain Midnight Secret Late Night Recovery Cream 15ml I used to use this years ago. Was nice to revisit and I'm sure to pick this up again. Great to use if you have a late night as it helps to revive the skin overnight.

Omorovicza Refining Facial Polish 30ml which is one of my favourite facial exfoliators. I've just opened another tube.

Molton Brown Frankincense & Allspice Hand Wash 100ml I adore this Christmassy hand wash and buy it up in the sales (it's only available at Christmastime). See my review HERE. I've got plenty remaining in my stash currently but I'll be stocking up again in December.

Philip B Oud Royal Forever Shine Shampoo 15ml which is a good size sample. This was nice to use and made my hair look and feel good. Might buy full size at some point.

TOSe Apothecary French Clay & Lemongrass Detoxifying Body Scrub 200ml* which was beautiful. It had a really uplifting scent and make exfoliating into a luxurious ritual. See my review HERE.

Humble Sweet Pea & Verbena Hand Cream 75ml* a beautiful hand cream from a gorgeous range. See my review HERE. Sure to buy when my stash reduces a bit as this was very effective and had a beautiful scent.

JOIK Rejuvenating Beauty Elixir sachet this seems like a lovely product but it is a small sample. I also loved JOIK's Silky Facial Serum with Cranberry & Wheatgerm oils.

bliss fatgirl slim arm perfecting cream 7ml this gel-cream absorbed quickly and seemed like it would be a nice product to use. Not sure if I'd buy full size or not.

Jo Loves Smoked Plum & Leather sample vial which I simply adored! Full size is on my to buy list. 

Esse Gel Cleanser 5ml sachet I wasn't expecting this gel cleanser to be minty scented. I got four uses from this sachet (making it a great try me) and yes, I want the cleanser full size! 

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue 1ml huge fan of this eye cream. My pal Julie got me a full size pot at my birthday so expect a review soon!

Starling Aromatics Jasmine & Ylang Ylang goddess essence* this little gem of a product was a beautiful luxe treat. It smells simply heavenly and is studded with Himalayan salt crystals. It can be used for moisturising the skin, for massage or just pop it in your bath for a relaxing soak. They are £6 each so it really is an indulgent treat (it would be perfect for that romantic weekend away) I got two uses from it. I'd prefer less packaging (although it is sweet) and more product for the money.  I was give this one complimentary from the owner at Pretty Pink.

What have you been using up this month?

*complimentary

Love Lula: Humble Natural Beauty: Sweet Pea & Verbena Hand Cream

I've been meaning to write this review for ages. I love hand creams and this one by Humble Natural Beauty is just divine! (it appeared in my November Love Lula Beauty Box*). 

It has the perfect scent for coming into Spring & Summer (and is also great to chase away the winter blues). It sits beside my bed and will be be replenished for sure! It's also great value at £8 for 75ml (lasts ages).

I've also reviewed some of the other products from the range - see HERE*.

With simple but super pretty packaging this hand cream is the ideal treat/small present.

It contains natural, biodegradable ingredients and contains no parabens of SLS. The cream absorbs instantly and deeply nourishes the hands and nails and leaves them smelling of sweet peas and summertime!

Have you used anything from Humble Natural Beauty? If you have what's your favourite product?

*I received this hand cream in November's Love Lula box which I receive as part of the accredited blogger program. All thoughts are genuine - I love this brand. Some of my links are affiliate links.

Love Lula Beauty Box: November 2016

Love Lula's November Beauty Box* is fabulous! It's stuffed full of great products and worth £50 this month! Sign up HERE.

Inside you'll find:

MOA's amazing Fortifying Green Bath Potion in the new 10ml shot size (£2.75). I'm a huge fan of this product. Great for aches, pains and when you've got the flu. This size is great for try me/travel. See my review HERE.

From Humble Natural Beauty there is a Sweet Pea & Verbena Hand Cream (75ml - £8). This is a beautiful range. I've tried some of the products before so I'm happy to see a product from this brand in the box.

There is a full size pot of PHB Ethical Beauty's Skin Brighten Gel with Neroli & Immortelle (120ml - £13.75) which is a new to me product. It can be used on both the body and face. Looking forward to testing it out!

Ooh! Oils of Heaven Argan Moisture Retention Facial Oil (15ml - £9.50) which is a new travel size. I've got huge love for this oil. See my review HERE.

The final item is Madara's SOS Hydra Moisture & Radiance Mask (12.5ml - £15) a deeply nourishing mask which can be wiped-off or left on for deep hydration. Again, looking forward to trying!

As ever there is a code for 20% off any of the items in the box - which is great if you fall in love with anything (think I'll be stocking up on my favourite MOA!)

A brilliant box this month. What did you think of the contents?

Remember you can get 15% off at LOVE LULA with code FRIDAY until the end of November (beauty box subscriptions, items already on sale and gift vouchers are exempt)

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

December Empties

Here's what I've been using up this month:

bodhi & birch Siam Ginger Bath & Shower Therapy 200ml - one of my favourite bath and shower gels from the brand. Will buy again for sure. See my review HERE. They are also great value for money.

Humble Natural Beauty Sweet Pea & Verbena Hand Wash 250ml* - a simply gorgeous product. Will definitely buy when I'm needing hand wash. See my review HERE.

Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts 400g - I just love these salts. Purchased the bumper duo set when Cult Beauty had their recent GWP so I'm well stocked up and Sam at Honey Go-Lightly recently sent me some which was a lovely surprise!

Schmidt's Bergamot+Lime Deodorant Stick* - simply loved this! Huge fan and will buy at some point. I much preferred the stick variety to the pot. See my review HERE.

Dahliana Wildflower Youth Serum 1oz - I was initially sent this to review and loved it so much I bought another! See my review HERE. Sure to buy again at some point.

Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Miracle Cleanser 120ml - it took me what seemed like ages to get through this huge pot. See my review HERE. Will pick up again once I use up some of my stash.

JustBe Happy Hand & Body Wash 15ml* - gorgeous! Very uplifting scent and lovely product. Love too that it's multi-use. See my review HERE.  Full size is on the wishlist.

ila Spa Bath Salts for Cleansing - sample size pot - this came in one of the advent calendars. Loved them. Would buy.

Skin & Tonic STEAM CLEAN 15ml - absolutely love this effective and minty scented cleansing balm. It featured in my top 15 of 2015 - see HERE. I've just cracked open a full size pot but I'll definitely buy again and again!

bodhi & birch Neroli Luce Revitalising Face Oil 5ml - love this face oil. Mainly use it in spring and summertime. It'll be a re-purchase for sure!

BareMinerals Lipliner in Thistle - I rarely finish make up. I loved this shade, it went with a lot of my lipsticks and will buy it again.

Eye of Horus Charcoal Eyeliner - again loved this. Easy to apply with no dragging. Soft and long lasting. Again, on the wishlist!

Laura Mercier Radiance Foundation Primer 15ml - I quite enjoyed using this primer and would maybe pick up again.

What have you been using up this month?

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November Empties

Where has this year gone! I can't believe I'm writing the second last empties post of 2015! Here's what I've been using in November:

ila Bath Soak for Pure Relaxation 50ml* - huge fan of this lovely relaxing non-foaming soak. Full size is on the wishlist. This little one came in the recent Naturisimo De-Stress & Unwind Discovery Box.

Ravenscourt Apothecary Indian Jasmine Bathing Salts 250g - these were lovely to use, smelled gorgeous and contained little jasmine petals. I love the simple but chic packaging. Would buy again.

Humble Natural Beauty Bath Honey Rose & Frankincense 300ml* - this was really luxurious. Will definitely buy again. See my review HERE.

PLANT GET IT ON Body Wash 30ml - I simply loved this woody and spicy scented wash and would buy full size. See my review of their CALM DOWN wash here.

Kneipp Balancing Lavender Herbal Bath 20ml* - I really enjoyed this relaxing soak. Would buy full size. See my mini review here.

Balm Balm Relax All over Balm 30ml* - I loved this. See my mini review HERE. Will definitely buy this again. I also am keen to try out some of the other scents. Great value (would make a great stocking filler).

Neom Inspiration Hand Cream 50ml - this was a magazine freebie a long time ago. Neom don't do this scent anymore or mini hand creams.

LJs Natural Natural Solutions Organic Purity Rose Body Oil 50ml - this is a really lush body oil scented with roses which is gentle enough to use on the face. See my review HERE. Will buy again when I use up most of the oils in my stash.

Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil - I simply adore this rose/cardamon scented lush oil. Just cracked open a new bottle. See my review HERE. It is expensive but worth it and such a lovely treat.

Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum Sample (£5.95) - this super luxe sample serum is lovely. I got two uses and it left my skin glowing. Full size is £150!

Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner Sample - this came from the recent ABW box. Nice to use and one I'd consider buying full size.

Balmology Exotic Rose Beauty Oil 4ml - I bought this generous size sample from Naturisimo. Loved everything about this oil and would buy full size once my stash reduces.

Dr Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo 265ml - Tracey from Face Up Beauty raved about this product on her blog. I found it very effective and I've just cracked open my second bottle!

Nourish Illuminating Golden Glow Face Shimmer 30ml* - this is one of my favourite products from Nourish. See my review HERE. I'm already using another one. Love it. 

What have you been using up this month?

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October: Lately I've been Loving

I can quite honestly say I love this Weleda Arnica Muscle Soak*. I'd go as far to say it's my favourite new product this year - and I've tried loads! See my review HERE. I know I'll keep buying it again and again!

My friend Louise has set up her new business called The Spoilt Sparrow selling these beautiful vintage teacups and saucers for #poshbirds. See her Facebook page HERE. Website coming soon! See my review HERE.

I signed up to The Stationery Lovers Club after reading Amber's post. They were offering new subscribers a free gift and mine arrived earlier this week. I'm a huge stationery fan and these are super cute (as well as being very useable!) 

Roll on November when my subscription will begin. I've bought jam labels from the company so knew the products are of a very high quality (and have lusted after the gorgeous correspondence cards previously too!)

My friend Nardine gave me this beautiful cosmetic bag which made me smile as well as some lovely Fresh products (early Christmas pressie). More on them later!

Having my comment feature on the inside cover of Cesca Major's brilliant debut novel The Silent hours just about made my month...if not year! See my review HERE.

I had a great lunch with my friend Claire at Restaurant Mark Greenaway where we ate some delicious food - really can't wait to go back!

October also saw us back in London - which you can read about HERE. As ever we had a brilliant time!

We dined at The Gardener's Cottage (my second visit) where the menu is set and you share communal tables! Our fellow diners weren't up for chatting much but we ate amazing seasonal food with excellent matching drinks (and nicely not all wine! We had sherry with our soup and apple brandy with our cheese course)

I've also been loving trying out the very gorgeous beauty range Humble Natural Beauty* by Kate Humble. See my review HERE. Pick yours up with your shopping at Waitrose.

What have you been loving this month?

*PR samples

Bath Time Treats

Here is my current bath-time stash. One of my favourite beauty pastimes is a long soak in a fragrant bath.

Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts - one of my all time favourites and always in my stash. They just work! See my review HERE.

Ravenscourt Apothecary Indian Jasmine Bath Salts - pretty pink Himalayan salts scented with jasmine petals and essential oil. Makes for a relaxing soak. See my initial thoughts HERE.

Humble Rose & Frankincense Bath Honey* - simply adore this. See my review HERE.

Senspa Himalayan Bath Salts - I picked these up at Waitrose when they were on offer. Makes for a relaxing soak. 

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil - this is my favourite REN product and I've mentioned it numerous times on the blog. Makes for a delicious rose scented soak and it's one I never tire of.

Aromatherapy Associates Revive Morning Bath & Shower Oil - Tracey at Face Up Beauty sent me this. I'm a huge fan of the range. My all time favourites are Inner Strength and Deep Relax.

Weleda Arnica Muscle Soak* - one of my favourite bath products this year. See my review HERE. 

ila Bath Soak Pure Relaxation* - which came in the fab Naturisimo De-Stress & Unwind Discovery Box* it's already a firm favourite having used it several times before. It really does relax and calm and is perfect to use before bed.

Cowshed Moody Cow Balancing Bath & Shower Gel - I like to use this in the bath as it soothes and calms.  My friend Julie gave this to me at my birthday. It contains rose geranium, linden blossom and frankincense which help to unwind.

Salcura Bath Oil* - which soothes, calms and moisturises itchy skin. See my review HERE.

Jo Malone Grapefruit Bath Oil - I've had this for what seems like forever! One of my favourite Jo Malone scents it leaves the skin nourished and lightly scented.

Dr Organic Rose Otto Bath Oil - a perfect dupe for my favourite REN. This in its own right is pretty gorgeous too. Makes for a perfect rose scented soak.

Bloom Remedies Serenity Slumber Bath Oil* - Marie very kindly sent this to me when I was having trouble sleeping. Perfect to use before bed for a restful night's sleep. See my mini review HERE.

I nearly forgot Olivine's Love+Peace Sparkling Pink Butter Bath! See my initial thoughts HERE.

What's in your bath-time stash?

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Humble Natural Beauty Range

A simply gorgeous new range by Kate Humble, writer & broadcaster has recently launched (available from Waitrose & Amazon). The products are simply stunning, affordable, come in delicious scents and are free from parabens and SLS.  See more details HERE.

I was sent - Rose & Frankincense Bath Honey (300ml - £12)* and Sweet Pea & Verbena Hand Wash (250ml - £10)* and Hand Lotion (250ml - £10)*.

Ingredients are sustainably sourced, carefully selected and kind on the environment.

The Rose & Frankincense Bath Honey* is simply a delight. It smells heavenly and makes for a relaxing and pampering bubble bath. To use: pour a small amount of bath honey under running water. A blend of rose, lavender, musk, frankincense, amber and honey. It would make a great gift (to self!) 

The hand wash/lotion duo is pretty special too! It has a light floral scent with citrus, jasmine, patchouli and incense. The Sweet Pea & Verbena Hand Wash* gently cleanses the hands leaving them smelling sweetly. The Hand Lotion* is one of the most effective I've ever used. It deeply nourishes the hands and nails leaving them comfortable, hydrated and lightly scented.

An absolutely brilliant range - I can't recommend them highly enough. One of my favourite new launches this year.

See more information HERE

*PR samples