Cult Beauty: The Cult Conscious Edit

I can never resist a Cult Beauty box and their recent one - The Cult Conscious Edit is fantastic! At time going to press there was still some left! Costing £40 with 10 items both full and travel size and with 8 of them being new to me items with 4 new-to-me brands - excitement much!

It's absolutely stuffed full! Reviews to come.

15ml @versed The Shortcut Overnight Facial Peel
50ml @disciplelondon Juicy Mist
30ml @omorovicza Cleansing Foam
30g @sandandskyresults Superbounce Mask
15ml @aurelialondon Revitalise + Glow Serum
5.5g @hourglasscosmetics Caution Extreme Lash Mascara
3g @danessa_myricks Beauty Dew Wet Balm
15ml @officialmedik8 Illuminating Eye Balm
180ml @larrykinghaircare Liquid Hairbrush Conditioner
50ml @renskincare Overnight Glow Dark Spot Sleeping Cream

Did you pick one up?

Good Housekeeping - The Green Beauty Box

As a subscriber of Red magazine they recently offered their subscribers Good Housekeeping's The Green Beauty Box for £48 instead of £60 with free p&p. It's such good value! Inside is 18 full and travel sizes. The box is worth a whopping £274. (there is of course a few items I won't use which I'll pass along). You also get a digital 12 month access to Good Housekeeping mag.

Wow! 

I was especially excited to see Earthkind's Organic Oats Conditioning Bar (full size - 50g - £8.95) as I'm a huge fan of the brand + this had been on my wishlist. Also inside the box is their Shampoo Bar Dry + Coloured Hair (Bergamot + Sage) (full size - 50g - £6.95). Always happy to have a back-up. See my review HERE. There's also a full size of Scentered's De-Stress Aromatherapy Balm (5g - £14.90). I've tried this before and it really does calm a stressed mind!

I'm a huge fan of Floral Street perfumes, my fav is Electric Rhubarb). Inside is their Mini Discovery Set Light (5 x 1.5ml £9) which is the perfect try-me set. See my review HERE.  From Temple Spa is a 30ml AAAHHH! Foot + Limb Moisturising Cream Balm worth £4. There's also pocket tissues from The Cheeky Panda which are plastic free and made of bamboo. These are worth a quid.

There's a Bellapierre Brown Eyed Girl Palette which is full size and worth £28.99. All the shades look pretty wearable. I especially like the sparkly one - perfect for Christmas parties! I don't use liquid liner + am quite fussy about my mascaras so these two will be passed along. The eyeko Skinny Liquid eye liner is 1.2g and worth £9. The Body Collection Big Volume Black Mascara is full size 12ml and worth £2.50.

From Lumene is their Nordic Ageless [AJATON] Radiant Pressed Serum 15ml which is worth £13.50. It smell really nice and has a gel like texture. Looking forward to trying it. I recently tried Florena Fermented Skincare and inside the box is their Regenerating Facial Oil 30ml (full size) worth £24.99. Totally new-to-me is Neo Sephiri and inside is their Pure Kalahari Melon Facial Oil 5ml which is worth £19. Looking forward to trying it!

From Codex is 20ml of their Bia Skin Superfood 20ml which is worth £12.80. Nice to see Skin & Tonic's Plump Up Hydration Serum 20ml £18.60 in there too. REN's Overnight Glow Dark Spot Sleeping Cream mini 10ml is worth £9.80. It was also fab to see Ecooking's Fragrance Free Day Cream 50ml (full size) which is worth £32. From Balance Me is 10ml (£10) of their fantastic Hyaluronic Plumping Mist. Rounding up the box is (another one I'll pass on) is Garnier's Organic Rosy Glow 3-in-1 Youth Cream 50ml (full size) and worth £8.99. Also some of the brands are offering discount codes, some of which are valid until the end of the year (and in some cases beyond). Pick yours up HERE.

February Empties

If  a product is marked * I've kindly been gifted it for review. Here's my February empties:

*Seatree Cosmetics Sweet Orange Handcrafted Soap - which was fresh and fruity and lovely to use. See my review HERE. I've got a stash of soaps to use up but I'd buy from this brand in future.

Huge love for NorthburN I received the Mandarin & Bergamot Room Mist 30ml which came in their Gift of the Month in June last year. The set also included a reed diffuser which I fell in love with. And so, I bought their Mandarin & Bergamot Refill Diffuser Oil 100ml which I've just used up also. Will definitely buy both again.

I adore Noble Isle. Summer Rising is one of my favourite scents. I received this 75ml Bath & Shower Gel one as a Latest in Beauty pick some months ago. Already got a replacement! See my review HERE.

Desavery were one of my discoveries as a Beauty Shortlist Judge last year. I fell hard! I finished up LIT! Daily Serum 10ml* see my review HERE. Everything from this brand is on my wishlist (I'm going to treat myself to STELLAR Daily Serum after payday!). A stunning brand with scents and formulas which make your heart and skin sing!

Antipodes Kiwi Seed Gold Luminous Eye Cream 3ml is simply stunning. I got multiple uses out this sachet and full size is firmly on the wishlist (Love Lula have sachets available to buy with an order of £10+ if you're interested). 

Upcircle sachets which I received in my Mint Green February Starter Kit. See my initial musings HERE. I've used their Facial Serum 1.5ml before and that's firmly on the to-buy list. Also in the pack were their Face Toner 3ml (love), Face Moisturiser 3ml (love) and Cleansing Face Balm 3ml (not for me as the tea tree scent is too strong - such a shame as it's got a lovely texture and feel on the skin). It's a great wee try me set though. 

I adore ECooking's Cleansing Gel 50ml which I reviewed HERE. I've got another of these in my stash but it's one I'll buy again.

Micheline Arcier Aromatherapie's Richesse D'Or Body Oil 100ml* was an absolute delight. I'm gutted at having finished it up. See my review HERE. A truly sublime product which is good for the body and the soul. On my wishlist!

Jo Malone Lime, Basil & Mandarin Body Lotion 100ml which I received from my lovely friend Julie for my birthday one year. Who doesn't love Jo Malone scents! A classic and sublime layered with Grapefruit cologne. Heaven in a bottle - I was sad to use this up.

REN Citrus Limonum Hand Wash 300ml which is one of my favourite hand washes. It'll definitely be bought again and again. See my review HERE.

Noble Isle Tea Rose Bath & Shower Gel 75ml which is a sublimely rosey scented wash. See my review HERE. Likely will buy again at some point!

Rounding up my February empties is Zing Organics's Love you Forever Body Oil 25ml which came in my November Subscription Box. Lovely!

What have you been using up this month?

June Empties

I'm not going to use up anything else this month, so here are my June Empties. If a product is marked * I very kindly received it free of charge for review. I'm currently addicted to wax melts so I'm going to add these to my empties posts.

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Body Buff 15ml, Brazilian 4 Play Moisturising Shower Cream Gel 90ml and Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 25ml - I'm obsessed with the bum bum cream and love the sweet vanilla scent. It was nice to try two other products in the range. I'd buy all three again.

*Wild & Precious Rose Water 01 100ml - a beautiful product from a gorgeous range. See my review HERE. I'd definitely buy this when my stash reduces.

*Bodhi & Birch Superfoods Series Lemon Water Hydrosol Tonic 100ml - I adore this (and have just opened a new one). See my review HERE.

Bodhi & Birch Botanic Dew Hand & Body Wash 200ml - a great hand wash (which you can also use as a body wash). See my review HERE. I bought two of these at the beginning of lockdown but would buy it again for sure!

*REN Citrus Limonum Hand Wash 300ml - I simply loved this citrus scented hand wash and will buy again. I was quite sad when I finished it. See my review HERE.

Molton Brown Suede Orris Bath & Shower Gel 100ml - love Molton Brown's shower gels. This one was nice to use and I'd happily have it back in my stash.

*Oskia Eye Wonder Nutri-Active Eye Serum 10ml - I judged this award winner in the recent Beauty Shortlist Awards. It does everything it says it will and I must say I was very sorry to finish this up! It's on the wishlist.

System Professional Inessence Mask 15ml - which was nice to use but my hair needs a cut and colour right now (I was supposed to be there on 4th April so it's been a long time!) Might or might not buy.

Jurlique Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream 10ml - which was a Latest in Beauty pick. I loved using this at night time as it's super-rich. Would consider buying full size as my skin seemed to love it.

In May, I signed up to the Balneaves Wax Melt Subscription Box. See my thoughts on June's box HERE. Campbeltown based Olfactory is also new to me and I discovered them after connecting on instagram. Their Misi Melts cost only 75p (plus p&p) and are a great size to get the feel of a scent.

So this month I've used up: Olfactory - Black Orchid which is just like the perfume. A lush aromatic (and strong) melt which I loved. A full size purchase of this is on the cards! I also tried their Fresh Coffee, an aromatic blend of coffee with a hint of chocolate. This was lovely but I felt the "coffee" scent could have been a little bit stronger. My third use-up is their Perfectly Chantelle, another perfume inspired powdery floral (I wasn't so keen on this one).

From Balneaves: I adored Tuberose & Angelia, Black Raspberry & Vanilla, Rhubarb & Elderflower and Vetiver, Cedarwood & Fir. Dragon's Blood is a very heady melt which I found a bit overpowering.

What have you been using up this month?

Latest Buys:Cult Beauty, REN Skincare, Latest in Beauty, Isle of Skye Seaweed Co, Naturisimo, Bronnley, Boe Gin

I know-I know! Too much splurging. Little treats have kept me sane! 

(not technically a buy-by-me) Hubby very kindly treated me to a couple of products from Cult Beauty in the form of two REN Skincare products which had been on my wishlist #purejoy. I'm loving both of these and reviews will be on the blog soon. As he spend £50 I got to pick samples too!

I signed back up to Latest in Beauty having been swayed by a few things (these Jurlique creams are amazing! I'm also a huge fan of Molton Brown & Kiss the Moon) and I'm a huge fan of hairdresser-approved System Professional. A great box for £15!

I randomly came across Isle of Skye Seaweed Co and picked up a pot of their deeply moisturising Wild Seaweed & Mango Butter Hand & Body Balm which is handcrafted on the Isle of Skye. I love the packaging and branding. A review for this luscious balm is forthcoming!

I love Naturisimo's discovery boxes and their #EarthDay one was fantastic. See my review HERE.

A gorgeous rose-scented soap and a gift set (in the sale!) from Bronnley - I'm a sucker for lovely soaps and the little lemon & neroli ones are a trip down memory lane. Their new Rose scent is simply sublime.

I had amazon gift vouchers left from from my birthday and splashed out on a bottle of Violet Gin from Boe Gin.

What have you been buying lately?

Top Products 2020: January to April

Products marked * I was kindly gifted for review. I normally do a top products twice a year. Seeing as things are different right now I'm doing quarterly instead (catch my first book quarter in May!) I've tried a lot of amazing products during this period and these are my top 15:

I've fallen head over heels for BYBI Beauty Boosters, I'm slowly working my way through the whole range. I highly rate Strawberry, CBD and Bakuchiol. See my reviews HERE and HERE.

I first tried Odylique's Award Winning Gentle Herb Shampoo* years ago and couldn't get on with the low foam. They very kindly sent me it again recently and I fell in love! See my review HERE.

Savon Stories Lotion Melt in Neroli, Mandarin & Lavender. A true bar of goodness. See my review HERE.

I fell head-over-heels for Zara's Perfume Collab with Jo Malone. The range is simply stunning and I can't wait to try more (there is now a sample set of the whole range and candles). See my review HERE.

I stumbled across Plenaire and Rose Jelly Gentle Make Up Remover was calling my name. See my review HERE.

I fell in love with this aromatic pot of goodness from Old Faithful. Their Makers' Balm Hand Balm is a true delight. See my review HERE.

I absolutely adore these beauties from Pure Anada at Live in the Light. They really do work - think glossy, shiny and cared for hair. See my review of Balancing Shampoo & Conditioner Bars* HERE.

REN's Bio Retinoid Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate Oil* which you can pick up at Love Lula. My skin loves this Beauty Editor's favourite for glowy, plumped and smooth skin. See my review HERE.

Although quite pricey, this is a natural deodorant I'd buy again. I was kindly gifted JOIK's Lemon & Geranium Natural Mineral Deodorant* via the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program for review. It's now one of my favourite natural deos. See my review HERE.

REN's Citrus Limonum Hand Wash* has a beautiful lemon scent and gently cleanses the hands. See my review HERE. It's one I'll definitely replenish.

I fell head over heels for Croatian inspired Saint Iris Adriatica when I tried the range recently. I was very kindly gifted mini saints of Vitality Spritz* and Wake-up Droplets* which were my favourites in the range. See my review HERE.

I love Evolve's range - hard working with simple but stylish recyclable packaging. My skin has been loving their Liquid Radiance Glycolic Toner*. See my review HERE.

I love this smokey and woody perfume by ALLSAINTS - Incense City EdP which I picked up recently at Feel Unique. See my review HERE.

Bare & Bond Fragrance Subscription* is the perfect and innovative way to try a new perfume every month for a very affordable £14.95 for 8.5ml. 

See my reviews HERE* and HERE.

Rounding up my Top Products 2020 for the January to April period is my gorgeous Ffern Organic Small Batch Perfume for Spring 20. See my review HERE.

Do we share any favourites?

*Love Lula: REN Citrus Limonum Hand Wash

*sent to me free of charge as a member of Love Lula's Accredited Blogger Program for an honest review (my post contains one affiliate link). I'd found myself short of hand wash (although I have plenty bars of soap in my stash) and as we are all washing our hands more due to the coronavirus pandemic (I hope you are all staying well and safe) I thought it'd be a great time to try REN's Citrus Limonum Hand Wash (300ml - £16)*.

The hand wash is presented in a recylable pump action bottle and has a beautiful and uplifting zesty lemon scent.

The sulphate free hand wash is formulated with Sicilian Lemon oil which has natural anti-bacterial properties as well as giving the wash a gorgeous lemony scent. Gentle cleansing agents from corn, coconut and oat prevent dryness as well as deeply cleaning the hands leaving them feeling refreshed, soft and delicately scented.

It's a fabulous product - which I'd buy again. What hand washes are you using right now?

*Love Lula: REN Bio Retinoid Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate Oil

*Sent to me free of charge as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program. 

REN's Bio Retinoid Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate Oil (30ml - £47)* has piqued my interest for a while. It was when I spotted it in a magazine as a Beauty Expert's pick for glowy, plumped and smooth skin I knew I had to jump right in and try it for myself.

Their Bio Retinoid range is anti-ageing: it'll reduce wrinkles and age spots, leaving the skin look radiant, brighter and younger looking. Formulated with Retinoid analogue (a flower extract), Vitamin A and Hyaluronic Acid. I've found the oil to be very gentle with a slightly herbal aroma. It hydrates, protects, smooths and helps to even the skin tone. (I also love that you can recycle the packaging easily (minus the pipette).

To use: AM & PM before moisturiser. Warm 4-5 drops between your hands and gently pat over the face, neck and chest. 

I've found the oil brightens my skin and smoothes out fine lines and wrinkles, absorbing instantly and leaving my skin hydrated and glowy. It's a buy again product for sure! What are your favourites from REN? (I also adore Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil!)

The Latest in Beauty Edit: The CEW 2020 Beauty Awards

Of course I dived right in when I heard Latest in Beauty were doing CEW Industry Awards Boxes (6 items for £24). They offered members a fiver off making the box a bargainous £19) of course, you know the drill I had to pick up two boxes...(I'm still awaiting my 2nd box however!)

Here's my picks:

Face Halo Original x 3 pack (worth £18.99) these won BEST BEAUTY ICON - MASS. They are absolutely amazing - I honestly don't know how I lived without these re-usable double-sided make up removers. Just dampen and rub over your face - foundation, mascara and lipstick be gone! Truly wonderful.

Scientia Beauty is a totally new-to-me brand and their Dawn Elixir 50ml (£32) won BEST TARGETED SKINCARE - PRESTIGE. It's a 100% natural oil blend which has been formulated using 23 oils. Supercharged with glow-enhancing Vitamins A, C & E and packed with antioxidants. So far, so good! (love the packaging too).

I'm already a huge fan of Omorovicza and already adore their Queen of Hungary Mist (30ml) which won BEST BEAUTY ICON - PRESTIGE (the mist-er bottle gives a very fine spray). I also adore their Daily Vitamin C (5ml) so very happy to have this travel size. It won BEST SKINTELLECTUAL - PRESTIGE.

I'd always wanted to try Prai Beauty's neck care products. Their Ageless Throat & Decolletage Creme (15ml) won THE BEAUTY ICON - PRESTIGE. My neck is loving this rich cream. One I'd buy full size for sure.

My final item is REN's Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic (50ml) which won BEST SKIN PREP - PRESTIGE. Again, another product which had been on the wishlist. Looking forward to trying it.

I was also lucky enough to be one of the 1st 500 to place their order and received a free mini eye serum sample.

Did you pick up a box? What did you choose?

Naturisimo Wish List: Rahua, S'Well, ILIA, 100% Pure, REN

I'm always checking out Naturisimo's latest arrivals. These are the ones I'm adding to my current wishlist:

Rahua's Palo Santo Perfume Oil (20ml - £32) had already been spotted and wanted over at Content Beauty & Wellbeing. I need no more perfumes but adore the Palo Santo "holy wood" scent. Sure to pick this up soon.

I've been lusting after S'well's Easts Nesting Bowl in Blue Granite (£35) which keeps food hot/or cold. Perfect for taking lunch to work. It'll be mine and soon!

Not even landed yet but ILIA's brand new Super Serum Skin Tint Broad Spetrum SPF40 (30ml - £43) which gives the skin a tinted pop of colour while moisturising and protecting from the sun. NEED!

100% Pure Pure Yuzu & Pomelo Glossing Shampoo (both 236ml - £19.50) and Conditioner which I just love the sound of.

Rounding up my current wants is REN's latest launch - Perfect Canvas Jelly Cleanser (100ml - £25) which deeply cleans leaving the skin feeling comfortable and ready for moisture.

What's on your Naturisimo wishlist?

*credit - images from Naturisimo website