Love Lula Beauty Box - April 2017

April's Love Lula Beauty Box is worth £44 and stuffed full of beauty goodies (£12.50). Sign up HERE. Also included every month is a voucher code for 20% off any of the brands in the box. So if you find something you can't live without..

Inside is:

A full size of Madara's AHA Peel Mask (60ml - worth £20) an active AHA peeling mask which provides instant radiance with a super dose of nature's active fruit acids for bright and radiant skin. I've tried this before and my skin loved it. Receiving a full size product is fantastic in a beauty box.

The item which really jumped out at me is FoM London's Antioxidant Hydra Plump & Firm Cream 15ml which contains FoM's signature anti-aging Silk complex, an active ingredient that promotes collagen and optimal moisture retention while creating a skin-like moisture veil to protect against environmental skin ageing. 

From Apple & Bears we have a 50ml (£5) (great for travel/weekends away) of their Pomegranate & Aloe Vera Body Wash which smells delicious.

There is a generous trial size from Greenfrog Botanic of their Soapberry Hand Wash with Geranium and Peppermint 100g which is made from organic soapberries.

The final item is a sachet (2ml) of Petal Delicate Eye Serum from Marlenha which revitalises and rejuvenates the delicate eye area.

As ever, it's a great box. What are your thoughts on the contents?

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

Marlenha Petal Delicate Eye Serum

I first reviewed Marlenha products back in June* (trial size trio) and August* (this product is now called Flourish Moisturiser).

Marlenha is a range of handmade bio-skincare products which are crafted in Italy in small batches using artisan techniques, natural extracts and active ingredients.

Products are free from parabens, petroleum, paraffin, SLS and chemical preservatives.  98% of ingredients are natural with 2% being synthetic ingredients certified and approved by EcoCert and the Soil Association.  There is no animal testing.

I was sent Petal Delicate Eye Serum* (£44 for 30ml) to review recently.

The eye serum rejuvenates and moisturises the eye area. It contains Edelweiss Stem Cells, Hyaluronic Acid and Borage Oil which are rich in Omegas 3 & 6.  The serum helps boost cell regeneration and even the skin tone.  I've found the skin around my eyes to be brighter with dark circles reduced and the skin plumped and hydrated.

To use: apply morning and night, patting a small amount around the eye area. Suitable for all skin types.  I've found it nice to use. It absorbs easily and has a pleasant light scent.

Have you used any Marlenha products before?

*PR sample

October Empties

This has been a really quick month. I've hardly used up much. Here are my empties -

GLOW Skincare Rose & Macadamia Face Cream - sample pot - this came from my Souk Souk box. Seemed a nice cream but quite a small pot so hard to tell if it really suited my skin or not.

Naturally Nourished Exotic Body Balm 20g - simply love this exotic scented balm. Have since purchased full size.  See my review here.

Marie Veronique Organics Mist* - simply loved this! See my review here. Will definitely think about placing a MVO order in the New Year.

Dr Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Hand & Nail Cream 100ml - simply love this super moisturising coconut scented hand cream. I've already bought another. I love all the Dr Organic hand creams.

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil 10ml - my favourite bath oil. Sure to buy it again. Already been dropping hints to hubby for Christmas.  I reviewed it here.

Naturally Nourished Rose Body Mousse 20g - I bought this at the same time as the Exotic Body Balm but I just didn't like it as much. I would have liked if it had been stronger scented.  Wouldn't buy again.

Botanicals Rose & Camellia Body Lotion 5g - simply gorgeous. One I'm adding it to my ever expanding wishlist.

Botanicals Lavender Balm 5g - this was nice to use too. If I bought it I'd maybe try a different scent. Nicely nourishing and easy to apply.

Marlenha Hyaluronic Acid & Collagen Beads Moisturising Face Cream 50ml* - this was really nice to use.  See my review here. I'd consider purchasing when I've depleted my stash.

REDKEN Color Extend Shampoo 50ml - this was nice enough to use (I've got a couple of other minis to use) but I doubt I'd buy it again as I found it quite drying.

Raw Gaia Organic Coconut Body Butter 15ml - simply gorgeous! Full size is on my to buy list..and soon.

Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil 3.7ml - this came in the a beautiful world A/W '13 Sampler box. Simply loved it. Full size is on my wishlist.

Sephora Cotton Flowers single use Shower Gel - this was just the right amount for one shower. A friend picked a few up for me on holiday recently. Quite nice but I found the scent a little bit artificial.

this works really rich firming lotion 50ml - this had a glorious jasmine and fig scent. Was a rich lotion but didn't notice any firming action. Probably wouldn't buy - this was a magazine freebie.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Hand & Nail Cream 15ml - simply love this nourishing honey scented hand cream. Have since picked up a full size.

Aromatherapy Associates Relax Deep Bath & Shower Oil 3ml - one of my favourite Aromatherapy Associates scents.  Sure to use again.

*PR samples

Marlenha Hyaluronic Acid & Collagen Beads Moisturizing Face Cream

I tried Marlenha Mignon Trial Set* recently - see my review here.  I was sent the full size pot of the Hyaluronic Acid & Collagen Beads Moisturizing Face Cream* (50ml - £47) to review.

A light non-greasy cream which smells fresh and absorbs easily into the skin.  It is suitable for all skin types and deeply moisturises the skin.

It contains Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen Liposomes combined with Lipomoist, Jojoba Oil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  The skin is hydrated, nourished, softened and fine lines smoothed.

Use AM and PM on both the face and neck.  With using it over the last month or so I have found that my skin is nourished, radiant and renewed.

A really lovely moisturiser and one I'd consider buying in the future. See the website here and follow on Twitter @MarlenhaBeauty 

*PR sample

Shopping my Stash #26

Therapie Restore Aura Spray 100ml - this magical spray rebalances, restores calm, hydrates, helps you to re-focus, uplifts and makes you feel alive - it smells pretty good too!  Contains a blend of essential oils, crystals and uses reiki to cleanse and rebalance your energy field (aura). Every Therapie product I've tried so far I want to use always. Therapie products were first recommended to me by Fiona and Galina.  See Therapie website here.

Marlenha Hyaluronic Acid & Collagen Beads Moisturizing Face Cream 50ml* - I've been sent this moisturiser to review.  See my review of the trial size set here. My skin is loving this light gel like textured cream which smells divine.

Clinique True Bronze Pressed Powder Bronzer 9.6g in shade Sunkissed - I'm really enjoying using this bronzer.  It looks natural with a tiny hint of shimmer.

Sranrom Calm Down Hand Cream 30g - I received this in my Souk Souk box. Really enjoying its light calming scent and how well it moisturises the hands and nails.  Will definitely look at trying other products in the range.

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Shade 9 (Nude in Private) - just love this moisturising and shiny lipstick. Such a wearable colour.

Have you used any of these products?

*PR sample

Marlenha Organic Face Creams

I was recently sent this trial size pack from Marlenha to try and review.  It retails at £11.79 and contains 3 x 5ml organic face creams*.

Products are hand made in a small laboratory in Italy.  Jars are hand labelled and filled and are free from synthetic preservatives - products are 98% natural and are approved by Ecocert & The Soil Association.

Included in the set is:

1 - Edelweiss Stem Cells Anti-Ageing Face Cream
This is a cream for anti-ageing which supermoisturises the skin. Ideal for use on the face and neck. Natural stem cells are combined with Borage Oil, Musk Rose Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Elastin, Liposomes, Vitamin E and Vitamin A.  This is my least favourite of the trio as I didn't like the scent although it did have a nice texture and feel on the skin. Read more about this cream here.

2 - Rose Milk & Argan Oil - simply loved this light rose scented cream. It contains Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lipomoist - a hydrating factor.  Can be used morning and night and it moisturises and tones the skin. See more info here.

3 - Hyaluronic Acid & Collagen Beads - a light cream gel which smells light and fresh.  It contains Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen Liposomes, Lipomoist, Jojoba Oil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  Leaves the skin moisturised and radiant.  Get more info here.

A great try me set - would be ideal for a small present or to take on holiday - I'll definitely consider buying face creams 2 and 3 in the future.

Have you used these creams before?  What is your favourite?

Follow on Twitter @MarlenhaBeauty 
See the website here.

*PR sample