*Love Lula Beauty Box: August 2021

I came back from my mini staycation to August's Love Lula Beauty Box, which I receive free of charge as a Love Lula Accredited Blogger - AD. This month the box is worth £71 and inside are 3 full size products and a travel size. It's a fantastic box!

The first thing to jump out at me was a brand new Ooh! Oils of Heaven Blackcurrant Face Oil 30ml which is so new it isn't on the website yet! It'll soothe, tone and hydrate the skin. So far my skin's loving it.

I adore beautiful Butterwhips, and inside is a huge 75g (£18) tin of their Warmly Relaxing Bergamot, Lavender and Vitamin E Body Butter - which is my favourite scent in the range. Check out my review HERE. I'm delighted to have a pot of this back in my stash!

From Terre Verde we have 30ml (£9) of their AcquaDiRosa Balancing Mist which is gorgeous. Deliciously rose scented it'll tone and balance the skin. 

Rounding up the box this month is a full size from Inika Organic their Lip & Cheek Cream 3.5g (£25) (in assorted shades). I received Morning, a gorgeous peachy shade. I've been using this for a pop of colour on my lips and cheeks.

Love Lula also offer subscribers a very generous 20% off brands in the box. Sign up to the Beauty Box HERE.

Top Products 2020: May to August

Way back in April I posted my Top Products 2020 for the period January-April - see HERE. These are my top picks for May-August (marked * I've very generously been gifted for review):

I fell totally head-over-heels for Antipodes BAPTISE H20 Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel. See my review HERE.

nknaturals season specific skincare is just the best. I adored the couple of products I tried from their SPRING range and when founder and formulator, Nicola sent me the whole SUMMER collection* - I couldn't quite believe it. So, so generous and of course the range is stunning - see my review HERE. I'm looking forward to buying some of the AUTUMN range when it launches on the 22nd September for the autumn equinox. Check out the shop HERE.

I was invited to try a "my" skin specific range* of products from Typology in May which I absolutely adored. See my reviews HERE and HERE. 

I discovered DESAVERY as a Beauty Shortlist Judge and fell totally in love with the range, packaging, concept and scents (see my top picks for the 2020 Awards HERE). I was kindly sent two new-to-me products in May - see my review HERE. Absolutely love DESAVERY - they are first on my list (especially STELLAR Daily Serum) to replenish when my stash reduces a bit! 

I first tried Ecooking as a Latest in Beauty pick (REVIEW) and then as a Beauty Shortlist Judge - see HERE. In June I tried their Fragrance Free Cleansing Scrub* - REVIEW - in my post I said "this is one of the best scrubs I've ever used". I just love this brand! 

During lockdown I had scalp issues and this little bar of goodness totally cleared them up! I just love Earthkind's Shampoo Bar for Improved Scalp Health* see my review HERE (Latest in Beauty had this as a pick recently so I stocked up!)

I'm a huge, huge fan of the Micheline Arcier Aromatherapie range which really are the creme de la creme of aromatherapy products and are totally timeless. I've loved everything I've tried from them - the products are luxurious, aromatic, a pleasure to use as well as being therapeutic (and good for the soul). See my review of their Richesse D'Or Bath & Shower Crystals* and Body Oil* HERE.

I received Ooh! Oils of Heaven Organic Plum Conditioning Face Oil* in my June Love Lula Beauty Box*. I fell totally head-over-heels (and then some, for it). See my review HERE.

I received Absolution's Le Gommage Corps Body Scrub in Naturisimo's Summer Vibes Discovery Box - I can never resist their discovery boxes. This scrub is one of the nicest I've ever used. See my review HERE.

I've really enjoyed Terre Verdi's award winning NeroliPom Moisturiser*. See my review HERE. I'm a sucker for the luxe packaging as well as the beautifully scented, silky product within.

Of course, my Ffern Organic Small Batch Perfume just has to be there (I've just heard the notes within the Autumn batch - excitement much, it'll arrive in time for the autumn equinox) Summer20 was simply stunning - I totally fell in love with it. See my review HERE.

I love this de-stress duo from Sanctuary Spa - see my review HERE. I've found both the De-Stress Warming Body Balm and Calming CBD Oil very effective and I'd buy both again.

I was recently very generously sent EVOLVE Organic Beauty's 360 Smoothing Body Contour* which is absolutely dreamy. See my review HERE.

Magic Cocoa* from ZOJO Beauty Elixirs is absolutely fantastic. I very generously received it free of charge for review as a Love Lula Accredited Blogger. See my review HERE.

CiTY SURViVOR was another brand I discovered as a Beauty Shortlist Judge (I loved Immune Support and gave it top marks). Founder, Daisy very kindly sent me the trio* to try together. See my review HERE (I've since replenished NIGHT SUPPORT).

Just this month I reviewed Awake Organics new Natural Vegan Shampoo* which comes in powder form (and eco-friendly packaging). See my review HERE. 

Do any of my picks make your top products for 2020?

Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box: Organic September: September 2019

The Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box has gone bi-monthly and it was a real treat to receive September's box on Monday which is entitled "Organic September" (£25 plus p&p). Sign up HERE. I love the new branded boxes too.

Inside this month are 5 product (3 I've tried before, with 2 new ones). Terre Verdi's FranchouliPom Nourishing Face Serum (30ml - £38) is an expertly formulated and blended treat for all skin types. See my review HERE. I finished this ages ago so it'll be nice to try it out again.

From Casa Mencarelli we have a (15ml - £15) pot of their Award Winning Crema Di Pomodoro Tomato Night Cream & Cleanser which I reviewed HERE.

The final item this month which I've tried before is Botanicals Hands & Nails Replenishing Oil (10ml - £14) which I reviewed HERE (I'm kind of pleased to have this back in my stash as it's been so long since I've used it!)

The final two items in the box are new to me brands - Lovegrove Essentials and Verdant Alchemy (both of which I'd previously been eyeing up!) From Lovegrove Essentials is a mini toning mist (£4) and from Verdant Alchemy a pack of glorious Drift Off Bath Salts (I actually fell asleep in the bath on Monday night!) which are packed with essential oils of lavender, mandarin, patchouli and vetiver. These are worth £12 (100g).

Are you a subscriber? What are your thoughts on the goodies inside which are certified by The Soil Association for Organic September?

Giveaway #4: Pure Natural Box Edition #5 - it's over!

I've got a now sold out Pure Natural Box Edition #5 as my #4 giveaway prize for my 5th Blogiversary! (I'm sure I should have made this prize #5 but I couldn't wait!)

The box is absolutely fantastic - see my review HERE. Rebecca, the founder of Pure Natural Box is going to send my UK winner the prize direct. Good luck all!

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YOU Beauty: Soil Association Ltd Ed Beauty Box: Organic Beauty Week (19-25 September)

YOU Beauty in association with Soil Association have recently launched a fabulous beauty box to celebrate Organic Beauty Week (19-25 September). Costing only 20 quid (with free P&P if you are a YOU Beauty member) it's jam packed with gorgeous products and worth over £75!

I've just realised I have another beautiful serum to add to my stash in the form of Botanicals Radiance Serum (30ml) which is worth £30!  Expect a review soon!

Two brands which I absolutely love are Skin & Tonic and Terre Verdi and from them we have Rose Mist 20ml (review) and Good Oils Cleansing Oil 30ml. I recently tried Terre Verdi's FranChouliPom Body Oil & Balancing Facial Serum (review) so I'm looking forward to trying the cleanser.

Also inside is cult Neal's Yard Remedies Wild Rose Balm 15g a best-seller which smells divine and is multi-use - it can be used as a mask, a moisturising balm or a deep cleansing balm. Truly lush!

A full size Odylique Organic Eyeliner in Black (you can never have enough eyeliners!) is also inside and worth £12.50.

The box is completed with some Natracare Cleansing Make-Up Removal wipes x 5 and Kiki Health Food Supplements which are all 100% raw and pure - Camu Camu, Wheatgrass, Acai, Baobab and Maca powders which you can add to smoothies for an extra boost.

Did you pick up a box? What are your thoughts on the contents? Pick yours up HERE.

My Oils & Serums Stash

Random Surfer who follow me on twitter asked a while back if I'd do a post on my oils and serums. I promised (but just hadn't got round to it). So here it is better late than never! 

I have reviewed quite a few of them but there are some new additions which are awaiting review. Here goes..

Oils:

And up closer..

Kiss the Moon After Dark Face Oil 5ml which is a super luxe and pampering oil which smells beautiful. See my thoughts HERE.

Not even out the box yet is Dr Botanics Vegan Advanced Anti-Oxidant Superfood Facial Oil*. I've just received this to review so look out for a review shortly.

Holistic Green Beauty Orchid Cellular Protection Oil 20ml* this beautiful oil has been created by Danny (Holistic Green Beauty blog) and is one from a range of products. You can see my review HERE.

Ooh! Oils of Heaven are a new to me brand and I'm looking forward to testing the range out. I received both the mini set* (Organic Argan, Organic Rosehip, Organic Moringa and Natural Cacay) and the full size Organic Baobab* from Love Lula via their Accredited Blogger Program - so expect reviews soon!

Estelle & Thild Superbioactive Repairing Oil Complex 30ml* is beautiful used in conjunction with their BioDefense Multi-Action Youth Serum* see my review of both of them HERE.

Algenist Advanced Anti-Ageing Repairing Oil 7ml which I received in a SpaceNK GWP. I've still to review this one.

Viridian Ultimate Beauty Organic Rose Oil 15ml* is deeply nourishing and has a beautiful rose scent. It really is a luxe oil and perfect for coming into Autumn/Winter. See my review HERE.

I just recently reviewed Alucia Organics Rosehip Oil 30ml* which is a really beautiful nourishing oil. See my review HERE.

Angela Langford Bloom & Glow Radiance Restoring Face Oil 15ml* which nourishes and cares for the skin leaving it glowy and healthy. See my review HERE.

I picked up this tiny Aromatherapy Associates Hydrating Revitalising Face Oil 3ml as a sample. It's really lovely like all Aromatherapy Associates products!

Just peeking from the corner of the photo is the gorgeous l'etoile infinie elixir 30ml* from ARgENTUM Apothecary which I'm nearly ready to review. 

Mitchell & Peach Flora No.1 Fine Radiance Face Oil 10ml came in a YOU Beauty Box and featured in a shopping my stash post.

Clarins Blue Orchid Treatment Oil 5ml which is a cult Clarins product. Rich and super nourishing it is the perfect product to use for a home facial treatment. Lush!

I recently reviewed MOA's fabulous Aphrodite Facial Oil* and you can see my thoughts HERE.

Indie Lee was I think the first brand I tried from a beautiful world and it's still very much a favourite today. I love her Squalane Facial Oil 1oz (it's just SO good) You can see my review HERE. 

Blue Labelle Light & Balancing Facial Oil 10ml which smells gorgeous. It uses a blend of Geranium, Sweet Orange & Frankincense and you can see my review HERE.

I'm nearing the end of Plant ØÅ Face Oil 30ml* which I absolutely loved. See my review HERE. 

I've still got a teeny bit of my de Mamiel Autumn Facial Oil 20ml which was from last Autumn! See my review HERE.

Huge love for Bodhi & Birch (and a real pleasure to meet founder Elijah Choo at last in August - it was so lovely to also meet Andy (Pampered Prince) too). I adore both Neroli Luce and Desert Rose (review) face oils.

Mallow + White Revitalise Facial Oil 30ml* I'm actually on my last few drops of this one! See my review HERE.

AD Organic Rose Geranium Nourishing Night Treatment 50ml which came in a YOU Beauty Box. It's really lovely. I haven't actually done a review of this one but way back in 2012 I reviewed their original Nourishing Night Treatment - see HERE.

MV Organics Pure Jojoba 35ml which came to me via a Cult Beauty GWP. I've used it a few times and it seems lovely.

Serums:

When I first got the NIOD products I used them night and day but now I just use a few times a week. I have MMHC and CAIS 1.00% in my stash. I know they are not "green" but I find they do help with lines other oils and serums do not!

The FoM London Hydra Plump Serum sample came in my September Love Lula Beauty Box and I'm excited to try it!

My pal Julie and me exchange Birthday and Christmas gifts and this Su-Man Velvet Skin Serum Brightening Serum 15ml came from her! It feels really luxurious on the skin and is perfect to use before applying make up. Definitely want to try more from the range.

Estelle & Thild Super BioActive Age Control Serum* (mentioned above with the matching oil).

YTTP Serum* 1oz is absolutely fantastic! It instantly tightens and brightens and is made with ingredients such as Kale, Tripeptide 37, Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid. Love! 

A.S Apothecary Facial Serum #3 25ml* is one of the most luxurious serums I've used. See my review HERE.

Bee Good Hydrate, Smooth & Prime Serum 30ml* is just fantastic. See my review HERE.

Nearly there...

A few months back I won Terre Verdi's 1st Instagram competition and picked for one of my items their Balancing Facial Serum (review). Their FranChouliPom Facial Serum came in Edition #5 of the Pure Natural Box (initial thoughts) and I can't wait to try it!

One of the most luxurious serums I have ever tried has got to be Emma Hardie's Midas Touch Face Serum 15ml I just love everything about it. It makes my skin look radiant and nourished, it feels lovely on the skin and smells amazing. Really love it!

I received the duo of Odacite* products from Face Gym and you can see my thoughts on Gt +L (Green Tea & Lemongrass)* and C a R (Wild Carrot) serums* HERE. I'm a huge fan of the brand.

AEOS Realive Serum 30ml* came in a set and you can see my thoughts HERE. It is a really beautiful product.

Tata Harper's Rejuvenate Serum 30ml again came in a GWP and gulp I've not really tried it much!

What's in your Oils & Serums stash and do we share a love of any product?

*PR samples

Pure Natural Box: Edition 5

I was one of the lucky ones which managed to nab (not one but two!) Pure Natural Boxes before they sold out! One however is for a UK giveaway at the end of next week. Keep your eyes peeled!

It really is a fabulous box! So what's inside?

The first thing that caught my eye is Terre Verdi's FranChouliPom Facial Serum (30ml - full size and worth £27) - I love their body oil in the same scent (review) so I can't wait to try the serum!

Walk Mill Botanics Blackcurrant & Honey with Ginger Soap (100g - full size and worth £5.50) - I'm a huge fan of bars of soap and this one smells beautiful!

Organic Surge's 2-minute Moisture Mask (150ml - full size and worth £8.95) has a delicious scent which is slightly reminiscent of Bakwell tart! Pick yours up HERE.

Myroo's Spearmint Lip Balm (5g - full size and worth £8) - nourishes and protects the lips.

The Conscious Skincare duo are Shampoo (250ml - full size and worth £11) and Conditioner (50m - trial size) both of these are scented with Grapefruit, Lemon and Cedarwood and the full size comes with a pump. Looking forward to trying these out!

What do you think of the box? Did you manage to pick one up?

My Top 6: January - June 2016

These are my top products for January, February, March, April, May and June:

In January, I fell for budget friendly Avalon Organics Clarifying Lemon Shampoo 325ml - Ria at NatuRia Beauty recommended it to me. It's great for removing product build up and leaves the hair refreshed, clean and shiny. See my review HERE.

February's number one product was much coveted OSKIA Renaissance Hand Cream  75ml which is an exquisite rose scented treat. See my review HERE.

In March I won Terre Verdi's first Instagram giveaway and one of the products I chose was the gorgeous super luxe FranchouliPom Body Oil 100ml*. See my review HERE.

April's favourite was Jo Loves Pomelo perfume 50ml which I absolutely adore. I'm currently wearing it just about every day. See my review HERE.

In May, I fell for Gallinée La Culture Foaming Facial Cleanser 120ml** which I know I'll buy. See my review HERE.

And this month I discovered the fab brand Supernatural Beauty and their gorgeous Redemption Face Oil 10ml which came in my Content Beauty GWP see HERE.  I have absolutely fallen head over heels for this rose scented oil and will replenish it soon! See my review HERE.

What's in your top 6 for the first half of the year?

*complimentary

**PR sample

Terre Verdi Instagram Win

I was absolutely thrilled to win Terre Verdi's first Instagram Giveaway. I got to chose two products and picked the very gorgeous FranChouliPom Body Oil and Balancing Facial Serum.

Terre Verdi is a new brand to me and was founded by Alessandra de Gregorio who grew up in Sicily where she had a close affinity to nature. The essential oils used in the products are from where she grew up.

The products are really luxurious and are 100% Vegan and are made with ethically sourced and certified organic ingredients.

My favourite of the pair is FranChouliPom Body Oil* (100ml - £31) a rich and luxe blend of Frankincense, Patchouli, Neroli, Sweet Orange Peel Oil with Argan, White Tea Seed, Sunflower Seed, Pomegranate Seed, Jojoba Seed Oils with Calendula extract and Vitamin E.  99% organic and certified by COSMOS. It leaves the skin feeling nourished, supple and delicately scented and is a real pleasure to use.

I've been using the Balancing Facial Serum* (30ml - £25) when my skin's been feeling hormonal. It balances and relieves any skin irritations and includes astringent Geranium & Tea Tree essential oils.  Use AM/PM after cleansing and before moisturising.

Have you tried any products from the range?

*Instgram win