*Love Lula: Summer Holiday Beauty

I'm just back from two weeks in fabulous Croatia. We stayed on Korcula Island and had a few nights in Dubrovnik which was both relaxing and busy, busy (I'll share my tips and holiday memories in another post).

#productsamples As a Love Lula Accredited Blogger I selected products which I could use on holiday mainly this month. I did review Kure Bazaar's gorgeous new Ginger Lip & Nail Balm* (see HERE) earlier in the month. Please note there's one affiliate links on my post. So lets begin..

I'm always on the look out for the perfect product to prolong my tan and ORGANii's After Sun Cream (50ml - £3.50)* was both lovely to use being both nourishing and cooling on sun warmed skin (the sun was actually too hot for us to do much sunbathing but we caught some sun walking around). 

The light cream absorbs easily onto the skin, has a gentle vanilla scent and nourishes and moisturises the skin. It's great value for money and very effective and I'll be looking to try more products from the range.

To use: apply liberally to clean dry skin after sun exposure.

I'm always on the lookout for the perfect shampoo bar and my hair's been loving this newly launched one by My.Haircare. I chose Rescue My.Hair Hydrate Shampoo Bar (£13.95 for 80g)*. I was impressed by the foamy sudsy lather and the delicious rose/bergamot scent. I've found the shampoo to be very nourishing and rejuvenating on my dry-coloured hair and I can't wait to try the others from the range.

To use: wet hair, lather the bar between your hands like you would a bar of soap before massaging onto the hair. Rinse.

I'm a huge fan of sachets for either try-me or holidays and usually save a stash up for when I know I'm going away. As you'll probably know you can pick up 5 samples (at a minimal charge) with an order of £10+. See the current selection HERE.

I chose 4 x body wash sachets* from Urban Veda, a brand I've tried before and loved. These creamy washes are excellent try me sizes/for the gym/or holidays. I enjoyed using them all - they were soothing and beautifully scented (full sizes now on the wishlist!)

I've fallen totally head-over-heels for Ayumi's Turmeric & Bergamot Range - I especially love their face wash.  Love Lula very kindly gifted me a selection of samples* from the range which I also packed for my holiday - and now of course I need the face wash, face cream and face mask full size! The range has a beautiful uplifting citrus scent and is perfect for summer or for a cheer up as we come into autumn!

Did you pick any of these up for your summer holidays?

*Tropic Skincare: Tahitian Vanilla & Coconut Luxury Bath Foam

*productsample As you know, I'm a huge fan of Tropic Skincare and have been enjoying their Tahitian Vanilla & Coconut Luxury Bath Foam (260ml - £18.00). As well as enjoy the exquisite exotic holiday scent I've been enjoying summertime bathing - sometimes only a bath will cool and refresh!

You only need the tiniest amount for a froth of delicious scented bubbles which will relax and calm both the body and mind and leave the skin deeply nourished and delicately scented. 

To use: pour 1-3 capsules under running water (less is definitely more!) swish to create millions of soothing bubbles before jumping in!

Pick yours up HERE.

*Weleda Evening Primrose Age Revitalising Concentrate

*productsample Weleda's Evening Primrose Age Revitalising Concentrate (30ml - £38.95)* first appeared on the blog when I shopped my stash.

The Evening Primrose range is designed for mature skin types - "hormone changes can cause skin to become thinner, impairing its barrier function and reducing it's resistance. Its ability to hold moisture diminishes and it tends to be drier. Elasticity and resilience decrease, as does the supply of nutrients. During this phase, the specially developed Evening Primrose Facial Care and Body Care range is here to help you".

The concentrate will firm, revitalise and add much needed moisture to the skin. Formulated with 100% natural ingredients and a light herbal scent. I've found it absorbs almost instantly leaving the skin feeling comfortable, cared for and glowy.

To use: apply a small amount to cleansed skin and pat gently until it's absorbed. Use alone or add day/night cream on top.

What's your favourite Weleda products?

Zing Organics: Beautific Calm Facial Serum

I received Zing Organic's Beautific Calm Facial Serum (£30 - 15ml) in my April Monthly Hamper Club Subscription Box entitled "Step into Spring". 

Formulated with German (Blue) Chamomile and Green Mandarin Essential Oils which gives it a herbal/zesty/fruity kind of scent. It's perfect for sensitive skins which are prone to redness, dryness and allergic reactions.

The serum can be used AM and PM using only 2-3 drops per application (15mls should last 2 months, used twice a day).

To use: rub a couple of drops between palms, inhale deeply and then press onto the face, neck and around the eyes.

It's a beautiful product and I can highly recommend it and the rest of the Skincare products in the range.

Ingredients: Organic Apricot Kernel Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Olive Squalane, Eco Marine Algae Active Collagen Boosting Extract of Sustainably Harvested Cylindrotheca Fusiformis of Italy, Pure Essential Oils of Blue Chamomile and Organic Green Mandarin.

Beauty Pie: Super Healthy Skin Deluxe Moisture Body Creme

I've fallen head-over-heels for this beauty from Beauty Pie. I can honestly say hands down this is one of the best body care products I've ever used!

Look at that melting texture! Just gorgeous. For members it costs £11.58 (£50) for 250ml.  You can sign up using my link for your first month's membership free (normally £10) HERE.

Lab direct from France, this super-luxe body moisturiser suspends invisible micro-droplets of oil in water for superlight yet intense nourishment - it literally absorbs instantly onto warm skin. The creme is infused with sustainable cold pressed Hibiscus Flower, Meadowfoam Oil, Liquid Shea Butter and Essential oils of Orange, Tangerine, Geranium and Tonka Bean. The creme has a deliciously moreish citrus/floral scent.

To use: smooth onto slightly damp skin after your bath or shower for deeply nourished and delicately scented skin.

As you'll probably have guessed I love this one! What's your favourites from Beauty Pie?

* Mål Paper: Daily Goal Setter

*productsample I was recently gifted Mål Paper Daily Goal Setter Planner (£20.95) which is a gorgeous, good quality planner which helps you be grateful for what you have and to set achievable goals.

The planner will last for 6 months and helps to set goals and in turn make you happier and more productive (I'm looking forward to putting pen to paper and hopefully realising some of mine - both short and long term!)

I think it's very clever to have two ribbon dividers - as one just sometimes isn't enough! With daily, weekly and monthly views along with longer term goal setting and space to write what you are grateful for.

I'll share my thoughts and some of my goals very soon. Find out more about the daily goal setter and pick up your own copy HERE.

*Love Lula: Kure Bazaar Ginger Lip & Nail Balm

*sent to me free of charge as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program for honest review.

You just know a Kure Bazaar box is going to hold something special! Inside is one of their new Lip & Nail Balms (£28 - 15ml). From the two scents (rose is the other one) I selected Ginger which is a spicy treat.

Nestled inside the box is a branded pot of their new Lip & Nail Balm.

The nourishing balm has a distinct ginger scent which is sweet and spicy. It'll hydrate and protect lips, nails and cuticles (I do love a multi-use product).

The balm is 100% natural and made with Organic Shea & Cocoa Butters, Vitamin E, Candelila Wax, Beeswax and Squalene which is infused with Ginger Root extract.

To use: apply to lips using your fingertips or massage generously into the nails and cuticles as often as needed (it's especially good used as an intensive treat overnight).

I know I'll get hours of pleasure using this little pot of joy! What are your favourite items from the brand?

*001 Skincare: Alpha-Paradise Cleansing Dew

*productsample/affiliate links As you know every 001 Skincare product I try I love. Their Alpha-Paradise Cleansing Dew (currently on offer at £32 for 100ml) is an absolute delight!

Founder & CEO, Ada Ooi says "I wanted to create a Grand Opening to start any daily skincare ritual. This heady cleansing oil tantalises your senses, perform tip-top deep cleanse task without stripping your natural water-oil balance".

The Alpha-Rich Cleansing Dew is 100% natural, antioxidant and omega-rich and a real treat for the skin and senses (Jasmine, Neroli & Ylang Ylang, here's looking at you!) In fact, it's one of the most luxurious cleansing products I've ever used (and a pure joy to use). It has a rich yet lightweight feel and makes cleansing into a real ritual to be enjoyed.

Fatty acid rich Jojoba, Apricot Kernel and Sweet Almond oils nourish and cleanse leaving the skin feeling hydrated, yet clean, smooth and radiant. It makes short work of make up, including waterproof mascara and daily grime.

Alpha-Paradise Cleansing Dew is suitable for all skin types including sensitive, dry, combination, oily and mature.

To use: massage 3-5 drops onto your face and neck at night-time taking time to enjoy your "me-time" before removing with a warm damp muslin cloth/face cloth.

I've fallen head-over-heels for this beautiful product which is effective, smells glorious and turns cleansing into such a pleasure (and yes, it's one of my top products of '19). Pick yours up HERE.

*Inner Senses: Vibrant Earth Revitalising Detox Mask+Greenhouse 5ml Try-Me

*productsample I've had the real pleasure of trying one of the latest launches at Inner Senses in the form of a sample of their Vibrant Earth Revitalising Detox Mask which comes in powder form which you mix with water or hydrosol to form a paste before applying to the skin. Leave to work it's magic before removing. (full size costs £55 for 150g/20 applications).

The detox mask is 100% natural active clay based which will balance, exfoliate and deeply cleanse the skin leaving it clean, refreshed and bright. Formulated with finest Canadian glacial marine and and Moroccan Rahassoul mineral clays to deeply cleanse along with Cacao, Spirulina, Hibiscus Flowers, Baobab Fruit, Grape Skin, Activated Charcoal, Green Tea, Moringa Leaf and Rosehip Fruit.

I've found it works best on my oily t-zone and I tend to mix it to a smooth and light paste before applying it. It's suggested to spritzing with water if the mask feels like its drying out before removing after 10-15 minutes or so. Inner Senses suggest adding a little water before removing the mask, gently scrubbing in small circular motions to exfoliate the skin.

It really is a fabulous product stuffed full of wonderful skin loving ingredients which will repair, brighten, revive, protect, balance, rejuvenate, renew, heal and nourish.

I've also been loving little Greenhouse (5ml - £3.50) which is the perfect introduction to the cleanser - Greenhouse Tomato & Carrot Seed Renewing Oil Cleanser (which I bought & which was sent to me along with the mask). It's a real delight for the skin and senses (it just smells like you've stepped into your grandpa's greenhouse!) It'll make short work of make up and daily grime leaving the skin feeling refreshed and clean. I love this!

What's your must-haves from the RANGE?

*INSKIN Naked: Nourishing Neroli Night Balm

*ProductSample I've been trying INSKIN Naked's Nourishing Neroli Night Balm (30g - £40)* which is 100% natural and waterless. It's formulated with pure plant oils and is an absolute delight for the skin and the senses. 

The balm is perfect to use at night for deep hydration and care and you will awaken with soft and luminous skin. Formulated with just 9 ingredients including nourishing Shea Butter, anti-ageing Rosehip Oil, Glycerine which takes humidity from the air and is a moisture magnet and Neroli oil which nourishes the skin and uplifts and calms the senses.

To use: scoop out a small amount with the applicator, warm it in the fingertips before massaging it onto the face and neck.

My skin's been loving this wonder potion. Pick yours up HERE (you can also try before you buy), the SAMPLES being free with a £1.50 postage charge.

As you will see the samples are generous in size making them ideal to try or for weekends away.

Tom Daxon: 13 Vial Complete Collection EdP

I dropped hints to hubby that I'd love Tom Daxon's 13 Vial Complete Collection for my birthday in April. 

The range is absolutely exquisite and I've got a few I want full size now I've had time to try them at leisure (in fact, a couple are almost finished). The collection comes beautifully boxed with a booklet listing the perfumes and their notes.

Tom enlisted the help of perfumers, Jacques Chabert and his daughter Carla to help to create his own niche line. 

My favourites and the ones which spoke to me the most are Resin Sacra, Sicilian Wood, Vachetta and Midnight Saffron. I'll be buying Resin Sacra and Sicilian Wood soon!

Iridium - "all the powdery sophistication of iris with a strong silvery spine" has notes of Juniper, Angelica, Carrot Seed, Iris, Vetiver, Cedarwood and Iso E Super.

Salvia Sclarea - "clary sage; like lying on lush cool grass on a hot sunny day" with notes of Grass, Green violet, Bergamot, Elemi, Clary sage, Jasmine, Oakmoss, Cashmeran and White musks.

Laconia - "A vibrant Sea Breeze citrus" which has notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin, Water mint, Green violet leaf, Jasmine, Sea salt, Vetiver and Cardamon - it's the perfect summer scent.

Magnolia Heights - "A magnolia tree in full bloom" with notes of Gardenia, Violet leaf, Ylang Ylang, Magnolia, Jasmine Sambac, Cedarwood and silken musks.

Cologne Absolute - "green and lasting" with notes of Neroli Bergamot, Tarragon, Green violet leaf, Lemon Petitgrain, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Givescone, Patchouli and Cypriol

Crushing Bloom - "a rose fragrance with darkness and weight" with notes of Lily of the valley, Cardamon, Pink pepper, Black pepper, Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Iris, Oakmoss, Vetiver and silken musks.

Sicilian Woods - "a citrus grove warming in the sun" with notes of Lemon, Tangerine, Bergamot, Cardamon, Gaiac Wood, Jasmine, Lily of the valley, Amber, Cedarwood and Sandalwood.

Vachetta - "all the notes of leather amplified" with notes of Cardamon, Coriander, Nutmeg, Jasmine, Lapsang Souchong, Gaiac wood, Leather and Musks.

Reverie - "a timeless fragrance; both warm and sparkling fresh" with notes of Grapefruit, Elemi, Ginger, Iris, Leather, Vetiver, Benzoin and Cypriol.

Midnight Saffron - "saffron awakens lavender" with notes of Saffron, Lavender, Jasmine, Suede and Amber woods.

VSOP - "cognac, being drunk in an impossibly seductive setting" with notes of Bergamot, Geranium, Cognac, Elemi, Pink pepper, Black pepper, Ginger, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cashmeran and warm woods.

Riven Oak - "layers of smooth woods" with notes of Bergamot, Pimento berries, Rum, Oakwood, Iso Super E, Amber, Vetiver, Leather and Cedarwood.

Resin Sacra - "Frankincense; both sensual and ecclesiastical at the same time" with notes of Suede, Frankincense, Patchouli, Benzoin Siam, Ambroxan, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

I've loved trying the whole collection. What are your favourites from the range?

*Scence Natural Skincare: Juniper Berry Hand Balm & Bitter Orange Lip Balm

*PRSample I recently had the real pleasure of trying Scence Natural Skincare, a range of exquisite natural vegan skincare handcrafted and formulated with love and attention to detail in Cornwall (don't you just love that beautiful recyclable or compostable packaging!)

Inside my package was two beautiful products with gorgeous scents (wish you could scratch and sniff!).

Juniper Berry Hand Balm (£9 - 35g) is a rich hydrating balm with a delicious juniper berry scent. Formulated with skin loving ingredients such as mango butter, organic illipe butter and organic jojoba oil (see the full list of ingredients HERE). Use a small amount on hands, feet, arms and elbows (I've also used it for flyaways).

The second item I was sent was the almost good enough to eat Bitter Orange Jojoba Lip Balm (£3.90 - 6.5g) which has a delicious zesty scent. Protective, nourishing, healing - this is the lip balm you need for soft and nourished lips. 

I received their Shining Rose Face Balm as a Latest in Beauty pick and my skin loved it. It's got a deliciously calming rosy scent and the balm melts instantly onto warm skin leaving it feeling nourished and hydrated. 

What's your favourites from the brand?

Latest in Beauty: The LIB New+Noteworthy Beauty Edit

This Latest in Beauty edit flew off the shelves! It's worth £181 and cost only £26. I just managed to nab one before they went Out of Stock! Full reviews to follow.

WOW! And for a closer look...

From Lore Originals is a 30ml Legend Hair Mask sachet which is worth just over £6. This brand's been on my radar a while so I'm looking forward to trying this hair mask which you use on dry hair and which helps to rebuild the core integrity of your hair.

From Umberto Giannini we have their Flowerology Rose Drops (£5.40 - 100ml) which are 97% natural and Vegan. I love anything rose so I'm looking forward to trying this out.

The third haircare item is from new to me brand, Cake Beauty and inside is their Mane Manage'r (£14.99 - 120ml), a 3-in-1 Leave in Conditioner which has a sweet cake like scent! Looking forward to trying this vegan product out.

From Lumene there is a full size Deep Clean Purifying Cleansing Oil (£16 - 150ml) which is a new to me brand. It'll deeply cleanse removing make up and daily grime. 

I've used Time Bomb in the past. Inside is their Youth Juice Secret Oil (£42 - 60ml) which will quench thirsty ageing skin leaving it nourished and glowy.

From Patchology is their AquaFlash Daily Gel Moisturiser (£30 - 50ml) which I'm excited to try. I've been enjoying lighter moisturising gels during this hot spell. It's water based so floods your parched skin with moisture. 

A dinky little try-me Illuminating Hydration Bar (20g) from Argentum Apothecary which is a great addition to the box. See my review HERE.

From Jurlique there's a try-me size (20g) of their Radiant Skin Foaming Cleanser which will cleanse the skin leaving it feeling nourished and clean. Tried this last night. It's a beaut!

BioMiracle Flamingo Bubble Mask x 1 - I've never tried a bubble mask! Not sure how to feel about this one!

From OPI is a single use pair of Pro Spa Advanced Softening Gloves which are single use and will nourish both hands and nails.  

From laidbare is their Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow! Hair Minimising Cream (£6.99 - 125ml) which I've actually used before! It'll slow down hair regrowth after shaving and nourish the skin.

Rounding up the collection is MUA Blushed Liquid Cream Blusher in Misty Rose (£2.50 - 10ml) which will add a pop of colour to your cheeks (it can also be used on the lips).

From a brand I hadn't heard of A.T Antao their is a beautiful (Garnet) Colourlux Lip Lacquer (£12.80 - 5ml) which is a very wearable red-orange.

While this amazing box may now be sold out, you can pick up one of the other collection boxes HERE.

Naturisimo Wish List

I love checking out Naturisimo's Newest arrivals - there's always something there which catches my eye...

Every OSKIA product I've tried I've loved. This latest launch - SPF30 Vitamin Mist (£46 - 100ml) sounds perfect for everyday use or holidays. 

Trilogy's latest launch along with the Vitamin C Moisturising Lotion is their Vitamin C Booster Treatment (£29.50 - 12.5ml) which is a 2 week brightening treatment with 6% high potency natural Vit C which brightens and makes the skin more luminous. 

French Girl has been on my wishlist like forever and of course I "need" Eau de Neroli Floral Mist (£18 - 60ml) which is a beautiful floral toner. While we're at it I'll also have Nectar de Neroli Facial Oil Elixir (sounds lush!) (£44 - 30ml).

From Captain Blankenship I'm drooling over their Golden Waves Sea Salt Shimmer Spray (£28 - 118ml, £16 - 59ml) which would be perfect for summer or holidays or to brighten up a dull winter day! 

I'm also lusting after Odacite's Blue Aura Cleansing Water (£39 - 120ml) as I love this brand. Everything I've tried from it so far has been top notch. This cleansing potion will remove pollution, impurities and make up in one easy step.

I've also got my eye on their All Embracing Serum with Watermelon & Hibiscus Crystal Infused Hydration (£95 - 50ml) which sounds like perfection for long lasting hydration and to calm both the skin and mind.

What's on your Naturisimo wishlist?