Love Lula Beauty Box - October 2013

My Love Lula Beauty Box arrived the other day.  You can see what's inside below -

I was initially a bit disappointed to see all the sachets - although I love Mendill - see my review of the Lavender Organic wipe here. Included in the box is a lemon wipe.

The full size item is Lavera Beauty Balm 6-in-1 Tinted Moisturiser (£17.90 - 30ml) - the box is £12.50 including P&P - making this a great value addition to the box. I've tried this and it seems like a good product with light coverage although it does seem quite a dark shade so wouldn't suit everyone. Suitable for all skin types.

The other samples are Santaverde Light Aloe Vera Cream 2ml (not a fan of this range) and Dr Hauschka Melissa Day Cream 1.5ml which I've used before and thought it was ok.

Did you get this box?  What are your thoughts?

Amarya Beauty Box - August

I was excited to receive my Amarya Beauty Box yesterday.  I'm definitely looking forward to trying everything out. 

Here's what I got:

Pomegranate Active Night Plus Rollerball 10ml worth £13.  Not heard of this brand and keen to try it - smells nice and fruity.  Its packed with active regenerating ingredients that have been shown to aid the skin's own renew and repair system.  Apply to face, throat and decolletage.  Works while you sleep.  Suitable for mature skin but equally as good as a preventative measure for those of any age.

Cowshed Knackered Cow Relaxing Bath & Shower Gel 30ml - Love Cowshed products, this one is scented with essential oils of Lavender and Eucalyptus.  Will be great for my long soaks in the bath.

Santaverde Aloe Vera Hydro Repair Gel 5ml - "a lightweight gel that combines the soothing and regenerating benefits of aloe vera with skin brightening elderflower and nurturing mango butter.  This gel is easily absorbed and can be used alone for those with oily skin or under a moisturiser for all other skin types".  I've got combination skin so looking forward to trying this out.

NEOM Scent Experience - sample vial of Sumptuous Rose & Neroli Room Mist - love this scent in a candle so this is a welcome addition to the box and one I'm tempted to buy.

A great box I thought, what do you think?

Current Cleansers

This is my current stash of cleansers.

Make up Removers

Bliss Lid + Lash Wash Makeup Remover 30ml - I received this in my April Amitee box.  You can read my review here.  I am about half way through this mini and its one I'd buy full size.

TAAJ Eau Micellaire De L'Himalaya 100ml - Purifying & Revitalising Make-up Remover - I got this in my February Joliebox.  Great for taking your whole face off before cleansing or for gently cleansing the skin on non-make up days.  One I'd definitely purchase.

Melvita Eau fraiche Micellaire Fresh Micellar Water for face and eyes 35ml - got this in my recent Latest in Beauty box.  Really like this brand and I am enjoying using this to remove make up and it smells nice.

Hot Cloth Cleansers

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser 30ml - an award winning product.  I always have one of these in my collection just because it works and I love the scent.  I've picked up a lot of this size in beauty boxes recently (all complete with muslin cloths).

Superdrug Vitamin E Hot Cloth Cleanser 200ml - I picked this up at £2.99 - an absolute steal and it works really well leaving the skin fresh and clean.

Cleansing Oils

Shu Uemura Skin Purifier Cleansing Oil - I got this mini in my Advent Calendar - love this, removes all make up, even heavy eye make up in an instant.  

Antonia Burrell Natural Glow Cleansing Oil - I picked this 10ml trial size up at Naturisimo for £2.95.  The scent is a bit over-powering and I found the oil didn't remove every trace of make up and left my skin feeling dry.  I'll finish it up but wouldn't purchase.

Rinse off Cleansers - Cream and Gel

Palmers Cocoa Butter Daily Cleansing Gel - Fragrance Free - 150ml - I first read about this cleanser on The Bristol Beauty Blog and its the one I tend to reach for most often in the shower.  I'd buy this again.

Eucerin Dermato CLEAN Refreshing Cleansing Gel normal/combination skin 200ml - read rave reviews about this one.  Nice cleanser at a good price.

L'Occitane D'Angelique Bio Cleansing Gel - 50ml - I picked this up with June's Glamour Magazine.  It seems really nice and a handy size for travelling.  L'Occitane is one of my favourite brands.

Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed for Normal or Combination Skin 75ml - a generous GWP size.  Foamy with a lovely scent.

Santaverde Aloe Vera Cleansing Gel 100ml - I got this in my June Amarya Box - only used it a couple of times so far but it seems a good product.

Cleansing Balms

Balance Me Cleanse and Smooth Face Balm 15ml - I love this.  First received it in Joliebox - you can read my review here.

Just Be Cleansed Cleansing Balm 60ml (comes with muslin cloth) - I first tried this product a little while before I went for my Just Be Anti-Ageing Facial.  A rich balm which is scented with Geranium Bourbon and Petigrain.  It cleanses deeply and smells divine.  You can view the online shop here.

AD Skin Synergy Essential Cleansing Balm 10ml trial size - I picked this up recently from Amarya in a travel kit - you can read my full review here.

Lastly, a mini 5g Botanicals Chamomile Cleansing Melt which I received in my latest Amitee box.  It seems an okay product but not one I would purchase.

Do you use any of these cleansers?  What's your favourite cleanser?

Amarya - June

I'd forgotten that my June Amarya Box was due - imagine my delight at picking it up at the Post Office this morning (along with an ebay purchase I was expecting).

Included this month is:

A full size Santaverde Aloe Vera Cleansing Gel 100ml worth £22.  "Made with pure aloe vera and apple juice this gentle cleanser uses mild plant extracts to remove make-up and thoroughly cleanse normal to oily skin yet mild enough for those with dry and sensitive skin".  Apply in the morning and evening on wet skin and gently massage.  Remove with warm water.  Looking forward to trying this cleanser.

1ml sachet Iroisie Ultimate BB Cream SPF 25 - "This really is the ultimate all in one cream.  Using natural pigments to conceal blemishes whilst also acting as a primer with moisturising qualities".  Also contains SPF 25.  Keen to try this.

2ml sachet John Masters Vitamin C Anti-Ageing Face Serum - "This serum works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles whilst moisturising and stimulating collagen production".  Have tried this before and really liked it.

All in all, another fabulous box and great value for money.  What are your thoughts?

Amarya Box - November

The Amarya box this month includes:-

A full size (100ml) Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil which retails at £19.95.  I have used this previously and it is a lovely product although the scent takes a bit of getting used to!  It leaves skin moisturised and smooth.

A 40ml Bodhi Pep Noir Body Moisturiser.  I have never heard of this brand before.

The cream seems nice but not so keen on the smell. The accompanying leaflet says it contains black pepper, white thyme and bergamot and that it is good for detoxifying and boosting circulation.

A 5ml sample REN Glycolactic Skin Renewal Peel Mask - like REN products so keen to try.

And a 2ml sachet of Santaverde Aloe Vera Creme Light. 

There is a leaflet explaining the products and a mini-Christmas gift guide.

I will use all the products - although I might use the Bodhi cream on my feet! x