February Buys

After #NoBuyJanuary I went a little bit crazy in February! I'm doing this haul post now as I won't be purchasing anything else this month and I'm contemplating another spending ban until my birthday in April....although I know I'll have to pick up a few things like foundation and powder before then.

Content Beauty & Wellbeing offered those of us that had been doing a spending ban in January a little discount and so I bought Lina Hanson's Body Serum - which I'd been lusting over for quite a long time!  You can see my post about my purchase and the samples I picked up from the great sampling service here.

The Global Body Serum is simply gorgeous.  Hand blended in small batches combining ten of the worlds most powerful and exotic superoils. It is scented with Vanilla, Mandarin, Neroli, Frankincense, Palmarosa, Pink Grapefruit and Ylang Ylang essential oils.  A full review coming up!

I also picked up Napiers Alkanet & Organic Elderflower Lip Tint (£5) which I'd wanted in #NoBuyJanuary Week 2.

It moisturises and soothes this lips leaving them with a light red tint. Cute tin too! 

I picked up some trial sizes and samples at Lucy Rose. I'm looking for a new shampoo & Conditioner so picked up these to try.

You can pick up to three samples per order (more if you spend more). I picked up trial sizes of Giovanni Smooth as Silk Shampoo & Conditioner both 60ml. I've tried these a couple of times and so far I'm impressed!

I also treated myself to Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Miracle Cleanser not only because I love it but also because between 8-14 February they were offering free samples with any purchase! I do love a freebie and so nice to try some more products! I reviewed the Miracle Cleanser and Revitalise & Glow Serum previously - see here.

2ml vial Cell Repair Night Oil, 5ml sachet Miracle Cleanser and 2ml sachets of Cell Revitalise Day Moisturiser, Cell Revitalise Night Moisturiser and Revitalise & Glow Serum.

As I was buying Lily's dog food for Bess to make postage costs more worthwhile I picked up Dr Bronner's Peppermint Pure Castile Soap from Natures Healthbox. I like using this to clean my make up brushes and love the minty scent.

What have you been treating yourself to this month?

Natures Healthbox - Green People Anti Ageing Facial Oil & Dragonfly Rooibos Earl Grey Tea Bags

Natures Healthbox is a brand new online shopping experience.  It offers products in the following categories - baby & child, beauty & skincare, supplements, food, natural pharmacy, household, travel, petcare and remedies.

Jon, Keeley and Kerri worked together for an online pharmacy and following some discussions decided to set up Natures Healthbox. 

They are passionate about the products they sell and have tried and tested either themselves or their families and friends (the four legged variety too!).

I was sent Green People Anti Ageing Facial Oil (30ml - £16.89) and Dragonfly Tea Rooibos Earl Grey Teabags (40 - £2.49).

They came nicely packaged (see below)

Green People Anti Ageing Facial Oil 

The first thing I noticed about this oil was its gorgeous scent - rose geranium and rosemary essential oils are used as well as rosehip oil to improve skin elasticity and help support the structure of the skin.

Green people established in 1997 by Charlotte Vøhtz,  Her daughter, Sandra suffered from eczema and severe allergies so Charlotte set about making natural skincare products for her daughter.  She shared them with the world via Green People and you can of course buy from the range at Natures Healthbox.

The products are all free from parabens, petrochemicals, SLS, phthalates, synthetic fragrances and colours.  100% certified Soil Association and 99% certified organic ingredients.  Fairly traded ingredients and suitable of vegans and vegetarians.

To use: after cleansing apply a couple of drops to your fingertips and massage lightly into your skin.

I tend to use it with a little bit of moisturiser/night cream on top.  A really lovely product.  My skin looks healthy, radiant and smooth.  

Dragonfly Rooibos Early Grey Tea Bags

Dragonfly Tea are a family company based in the UK who have a tradition of sourcing, growing and making teas since the 19th Century.  They make Rooibos, Green, Yellow, White and Black teas.

I was sent Rooibos Earl Grey tea bags which is bergamot blended with caffeine-free rooibos (also known as redbush) tea.  Rooibos is rich in anti-oxidants.  Brew for 3-4 minutes and then add sugar or honey.

I love normal Earl Grey tea so was interested to try this out and a big plus that it's caffeine free.  It is not as strongly perfumed/flavoured but is a tasty and enjoyable drink and one I'd buy.  

For a 10% Discount use code BLOGTASTIC2013 at checkout (valid until the end of January). Free UK delivery on all orders of £50 or more.

January offers include:

25% off Salcura 
15% off A.Vogel 
20% off Amy's Kitchen 

Have you used any of these products?  What are your thoughts?

Website - Natures Healthbox
Twitter - @NaturesHBox 


*complimentary products sent for review