a beautiful world: a beautiful box S/S '14 sampler box

My a beautiful world a beautiful box S/S '14 sampler box arrived yesterday. These boxes vary and I'm really pleased with what I received. The box cost £20 with £3.95 P&P.  You can sign up to hear when the A/W box goes live (it will be available in October).

Here's what I received:

Nature's Beauty Bee Venom Face Mask 55g - this is a full size product worth £35.  Looking forward to trying this out - expect a review soon.

MuLondon White Chocolate Elbow, Knee & Heel Cream 60ml - another full size product worth £19.  This smells good enough to eat! I reviewed the White Chocolate Truffle Moisturiser here.

The Body Deli Firming Flax Eye Cream 5ml - again looking forward to try this. Huge fan of the brand.  

Chocolate Sun Cocoa Glow - a natural organic fake tan. Looking forward to trying this on my pasty white legs!

Bee Yummy Skinfood sample pot - I've tried this moisturiser/salve before and love it.  See my review here.

Marble & Milkweed Spring Tonic Serum vial - huge fan of Marble & Milkweed so looking forward to trying this serum. You can use it under your night cream or mix it with your day cream for areas which need special care. It smells lovely too.

Marble & Milkweed Rose & Chamomile White Tea - this helps to detox the body from within. I love rose & chamomile tea so know I'll love this.  Their Modern Chai tea is delicious - see my review here.

Naisture Collagen Mask Pack - huge fan of these masks which are a great pick me up for tired skin.

Tili Bag - great for storing bits and bobs and I always pack my products in one to take for weekends away.

Did you pick up a box?  What are your thoughts on the contents?

a beautiful world - A/W '13 Sampler Box

I was super excited to receive my a beautiful world A/W '13 Sampler Box yesterday.  The box went "live" at 6am on Wednesday and I was one of the first to buy.  Simply amazing customer service - the box arrived the very next day! And what a box!

Costing an amazing £20 including P&P the sampler box is stuffed full of gorgeous full sizes and samples - I kept finding them hidden inside the crinkly paper packaging.

Here's the contents:

001 GLA & Anti-Oxidant Balancing Cream - this is a totally new UK boutique skincare brand that hasn't even launched at a beautiful world yet! It gives your skin an instant burst of moisture, it feels light on the skin and contains natural actives, replenishing oils, Omegas 3, 6 and 9 and Vitamin E. It smells lovely too. It contains essential oils along with Rosa Damascena extract and Vanilla Planifolia fruit extract. One of my favourite items in the box.  

Yarok Feed your Ends Leave in Conditioner (2oz) - I'm a huge fan of Yarok's Feed your Youth Hair & Scalp Serum - see my review here so I can't wait to try this leave in conditioner and heat protection spray.  Perfect for me as I use hair straightners every day!

Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil (3.7ml) - this comes in a tiny little bottle which has a piece of ribbon at the top. I've been tempted to buy this for a while. Scented with Rose, Cardamon and Sandalwood oils. I tried it last night and it is quite simply one of the nicest body oils I've ever used. It moisturises the skin and the scent is just lovely - rosy and spicy notes with a distinct smell of Cardamon - I'm buying this full size.

Marble & Milkweed Modern Chai Tea No.2 - a single use sachet. I simply love this chai tea.  See my review here.

SW Basics Cocoa Lip Balm (4.5g - full size) - one of my favourite lip balms. I reviewed it when the company was called Sprout - see here. Super moisturising it smells nice and leaves lips glossy and smooth.  Contains Organic Cocoa Butter, Beeswax and Organic Coconut Oil.

SW Basics Shea Butter Cream - this comes in a cute little screw top jar and is made of only 3 ingredients - Fair Trade Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and Olive Oil. It instantly melts on contact with warm skin and is ideal for dry areas. You can even use it on your face as a night cream.

Indie Lee Squalane Facial Oil - one of the best facial oils I've ever used.  See my review here.

VMV Hypoallergenics Know-it-Oil 50ml - 100% Organic Virgin Coconut Oil use all over the body and great for taming flyaway hair or as a deep conditioning treatment. You can eat it too!

butter London Tea & Toast Nail Varnish - (full size) - the perfect nude shade.

Konjac Sponge Puff with added French Pink Clay (full size) - I received a natural version in my September Souk Souk box which I haven't tried yet. Pleased to have a different variety to try.

Naisture Collagen Mask Pack (single use) - super moisturising mask. Have tried before and loved it.

Tili Bag - reusable, resealable bag which is perfect for storing make up, skincare, bits and bobs - anything really.

WOW what an amazing box. Also included was a 20% discount on any purchases. Reviews will follow.  Did you pick up the box? What are your thoughts?

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Samples #11

My last samples post was way back in July! See here.

Here's how I got on with the samples (I chucked a couple out with my empties by mistake).

Yes! Nurse Hand Formula 3ml - loved this super moisturising hand cream. Would perhaps buy it.

Madara Sun Flower Golden Beige Tinting Fluid 1.5ml - this was nice to use in the summer months and I'd maybe purchase it.

Madara Moon Flower Rose Beige Tinting Fluid 1.5ml - loved this and have now got a full size bottle. Wear it alone or mixed into foundation.

Caudalie Divine Legs Tinted Body Lotion 5ml - this seemed quite good but quite a small sachet.

Anne Semonin Exfoliating Mask 10g - this was lovely. Would like to try more from the range.

Rodial Bee Venom Moisturiser 1ml - this seemed ok but nothing special. Wouldn't buy.

Elemis Lime & Ginger Hand & Body Lotion 7ml - I'd forgotten how lovely this body lotion is.  Will definitely pick this up at some point.

Elemis Tranquil Touch Creamy Body Wash 7ml - this was lovely to use too. I've previously used the scrub from this range.

Omorovicza Rejuvenating Night Cream 2ml - huge fan of this range and enjoyed using the night cream. 

Weleda Wild Rose smoothing Capsules x 2 - love these rose oil capsules. Have bought before and sure to buy again as I really rate this brand.

Australian Bush Flower Essences Intensive Hand Cream Evening Rose 3ml - this was lovely, moisturising and smelt nice.

Elemis Body Soothing Trio - Skin Nourishing Shower Cream 7ml, Quiet Mind Bath Elixir 7ml, Treat your Feet Foot Cream 7ml - huge Elemis fan. I used these for a pampering session.

For Samples #12 here's what I've picked -

Ole Henriksen reparative anti-ageing oil 1.5ml

Chantecaille Nano Gold Energising Eye Cream 2ml

Aesop Rind Concentrate Body Balm 3.5ml

Aesop Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream 1.5ml

Kimberly Sayer Tangerine & Calendula Light Night Cream 1.5ml

Nuxe Fondant Cleansing Gel 4ml

Paula'a Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner 3.55ml

Tammy Fender Quintessential Serum 1ml

Melvita Nectar Bright Brightening Cream 2ml

belif The True Cream - Aqua Bomb 3ml

Naisture Collagen Mask Pack - single use

Have you used any of these products before?

a beautiful world - online beauty boutique

a beautiful world. was founded by Liz McCarthy on 1 May 2013.  An online beauty boutique which sells hard to find beauty products.  They are all high end, organic and natural brands - some of which are exclusives. The most exciting thing - most are brands I've never heard of!

Liz's first job was as a beauty consultant for No.7 and after graduating from University she spent 16 years working in International Beauty Marketing before starting her own Advertising Agency - which among others dealt with famous campaigns such as Simple Skincare.  In 2011 she was listed in Management Today's 35 under 35 which celebrates high achieving women in business.

In 2012 Liz closed her agency and set up a beautiful world. which was a lifelong dream.  Liz and her team have scoured the globe looking for interesting and new brands to bring to the UK market.

There is a beauty box which is available twice a year (the summer one sold out very quickly).  See Ria's review here.  I've signed up to be one of the first to hear about the autumn/winter sampler.

I have been sent some gorgeous products to review - and all from brands I've never heard of!

Opale Lumiere d'Opale* (£29 - 50ml) - this hails from Monaco and is a huge hit on the Cote d'Azure.  A glorious shimmering oil which enhances a suntan and eliminates dead skin cells while activating the production of new ones.  Made with 100% natural ingredients it contains Macadamia Nut oil, Sesame oil, natural AHAs and is scented with citrus oils of lemon and lime - it smells simply gorgeous!  It also helps prolong your suntan as well as moisturising the skin.  Get more information here.

Soleil Organique Sunblock Mist SPF45* (£24 - 120ml) - a high performance organic sun protection which works.  A water resistant light spray which is easily absorbed into the skin leaving it protected and moisturised.  The purest ingredients are combined with advanced skincare technology.  It protects and cares for the skin.  Non-greasy, a light lotion which is suitable for the face and body.  It contains no chemicals and is suitable for sensitive skin.  It contains non penetrative mineral filter, red algae, Vitamin E & C, Ester and Bisabolol which protect against UVA and UVB rays. A Certified Organic product which contains no parabens, petrochemicals, phthalates, propylene glycol, sulphates, animal ingredients or synthetic colours and fragrances.  A full review to follow when I've tested it out.  Read more about the brand here.

Chocolate Sun Cocoa Lite Enhancer sample size* - this product comes from Santa Monica, LA and is an all natural organic fake tan.  It is packed full of Aloe, Coconut Oil, Shea butter, Sweet Almond Oil which moisturises the skin. Beets give the light sunkissed colour.  It also contains antioxidants from green tea and cocoa bean extracts which help perfect a light tan.  Suitable for fair to medium skin tones.  Takes 5 hours to develop and should be used every day to build up a lightly bronzed look.  Looking forward to trying this!  See more here.

Naisture Collagen Mask Pack* (single use) - I simply adore paper masks. This come from Korea and is drenched in collagen which moisturises and firm your skin.  Apply the mask to the skin and leave on for 15 minutes and then remove, massaging any residue into the skin. Again looking forward to trying!  See more info here.

Get 20% off all orders until 31 July 2013 using code 'BALM20'

Have you tried any of these products?  What are your thoughts on this new Organic & Natural Beauty Boutique? (are you as excited as me?)

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*PR samples