The Beauty Box from LoveLula September Addition!

The element of surprise each month is welcomed by natural beauty lovers in the UK and international, when receiving the LoveLula beauty box. The monthly beauty box features exciting brands and their products that are available from the easy-to-navigate LoveLula website, while also introducing products to you that you may not be aware of to purchase. The selection of products you receive each month are varied, while there are many subscription plans available for you to choose from to enjoy your delivered beauty box. Disclaimer: I received the beauty box free as part of the LoveLula accredited blogger program, this does not influence or change my honest opinions expressed in my blog posts. The links in black are not affiliated and are only used for you to find the products quicker.

Relax in a luxury bubble bath when adding the Kathleen Natural tranquil fields bath and shower gel to your routine. Pouring 2-3 capsules under running water or applying to a sponge to lather for shower users, enjoy the relaxing aromatics of pure lavender, vanilla, and frankincense essential oils. I was really impressed of how this cleanses the skin without drying it out, whilst it leaves skin feeling smooth, soft and hydrated. Suitable for sensitive skins, it is the perfect product to unwind from the days stresses and the perfect excuse for "Me Time".

Envelope the body in a rich and luxurious body cream, when applying the Madara infusion vert body cream. Formulated with mineral-rich horsetail, antioxidant loaded thyme and lemon balm, this body cream rejuvenates and boosts skins elasticity for improved texture and suppleness. Applying daily or when your skin needs a little boost, i apply after a shower or bath when the skin is damp to lock in the extra moisture. The aromatic scent of citrus lemon also influences your wellbeing with every application, whilst the travel-friendly tube is ideal to take with you to enjoy this body cream wherever you go.

Cleanse skin deeply when applying the balm balm little miracle cleanser in the morning or at night. I have previously blogged about this excellent cleanser in its larger size and its great to remove sunscreen or makeup that is designed to basically stick to your face. Applying the miracle cleanser to a dry face, the oil breaks down any products you have applied and then u can wash off the oil using a flannel or muslin cloth. Read my full review of the Balm Balm little miracle cleanser in the larger size to understand more why this is a great cleanser to use!

Give your lashes an instant treatment with definition when swiping them with one coat of the Emani soy mascara in midnight colour. The natural soy based mascara strengthens, nourishes, and repairs lashes while also providing a long-lasting eye-look without no smudge! Housed in an eye-appealing metallic silver packaging, the rubber eye-wand is flexible and always has the perfect amount of product with each application. Suitable for the most sensitive of eyes, this mascara can aid in a natural look or can be built up to bring dramatisation, add it into your makeup routine!

Samples are always welcomed because you can experience a product before buying the full sized, the urban veda reviving body wash does not disappoint. Offering a gentle cleanse with organic pomegranate with rose and botanics, this product is suitable for mature and dry skin types. Massaging into damp skin with circular motions, the rich foaming wash cleanses and refreshes the skin without drying it out. while the natural aroma influences your wellbeing. Use in the shower or bath for a reviving body treatment that respects the skin and refreshes your senses.

The LoveLula September beauty box arrives in secure recyclable packaging and each product inside is protected by the recyclable filling to keep your products in tip-top condition. The printed card inside details all the products included, whilst also including a voucher code that can be redeemed if you would like to purchase any products from the brands included, the total value of the September beauty box is £65.00. Enjoy the selection of products for yourself, or buy as a gift for someone else to enjoy, when purchasing or subscribing to receive a LoveLula beauty box to your door. I wonder what the October beauty box will contain and what products will be featured? X Neil.

The Perfume Refinery Presents Affordable Fragrances.

Experience similar scented perfumes for the fraction of the cost when exploring the extensive range from The Perfume Refinery. Designed, developed and manufactured by a cosmetic chemist who's worked up in the senior level developing everything cosmetic, we are promised to see more personal care development from the perfume refinery, exciting! Wearing your chosen scent is an extension of your personality whilst it also can influence your mood for the day and night from the accords and notes it includes. Disclaimer: The links in black are not affiliated and are only used for you to discover the products, I did purchase the scent!

Presenting a collection of male perfume and womens perfume, The Perfume Refinery has a selection of eau de toilette's and eau de parfum's to experience and enjoy in volumes of 30ml or 50ml. The easy to-use website brilliantly displays each scent and describes in detail what the aroma in the bottle will actually smell like so u get an idea before purchasing. Available also is the summer shimmer collection that adds movement to the perfume when shaken and sets itself apart from other scents you may have in your collection. Applying to pulse points of the body such as the neck and wrists, you can also spritz over a body moisturiser and the hair for maximum potency to leave a trail of mystery wherever you go.

Delivered worldwide your chosen fragrance is presented in a black gift box that is perfect to store your fragrance in when not in-use because sunlight can breakdown any scent and age it faster. The rectangle design of the bottle fits perfectly in your hand and the atomizer head delivers a perfection of fine mist with each spray. Experiencing Black Opium that is a warm and spicy oriental fragrance, i was complimented on numerous occasions about its sophisticated aroma, whilst i did receive two samples of other scents with my purchase. Honeysuckle Petals would be a winner with any floral lovers who want to experience a bright floral fragrance with added sweetness, whilst Bamboo is a sparkling floral with a rich and warm base. The other samples available to try before you buy are Aventis Pour Le Femme (Similar To Creed) a fresh and fruity Eau de Toilette, Irish Tweed (For Him) a sensual fresh fougere Eau de Parfum, White Love (Similar To Creed Love In White) a romantic floral Eau de Toilette, Cafe Rouge (Similar To Tom Fords Cafe Rose) a oriental floral Eau de Toilette, Black Orchid (Similar To Tom Ford Black Orchid) a spicy gourmand/oriental Eau de Toilette. Explore high-quality affordable fragrances from The Perfume Refinery to purchase for yourself or to gift to that special someone, x Neil.

Altr London Introduce Male Grooming And Cosmetics.

Get to know Altr London, the male grooming and cosmetics company who's innovative products are quickly gaining popularity for their skin-friendly products. The brand was created by Alex Doyle who was looking for products to help with his skin problems, but unfortunately the male market offers very little to help and there are only a few products to select that might not even be suited to your skin type or problem. Altr London present a range that is designed for oilier and blemish prone skin types and only use ingredients that help counteract this by removing excess oil and helping to minimise breakouts, whilst also helping to boost your inner confidence. Read on to discover more....Disclaimer: the links in blue are not affiliated and are only used for to find the products quicker.

Keeping the skin cleansed is essentially important to remove impurities your skin can pick-up throughout the day such as dirt, pollutants, viruses and bacteria. Cleansing the skin in the morning also helps to remove dead skin cells and helps to prepare the skin for any products you wish to apply after. The premium face wash features a natural emulsifier and a coconut derived foaming agent to break down any products or grime on your skin, without stripping it of its essential moisture. In fact the face wash utilises chamomile and aloe vera to calm and soothe any troubled complexion, whilst Acai extract acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin from any free radicals that can contribute to damaged skin. Applying to damp or wet skin, use your fingertips to ensure the product distributes evenly, before washing off to experience a deep cleanse that leaves your complexion looking fresh and hydrated morning and night.

Applying a moisturiser is essential for all skin types to provide hydration, to keep skin balanced, and act as a barrier between your skin and the environment. The many moisturisers available on the market today can sometimes go overboard with their claims of "Hydration" that leaves your skin feeling like its been coated in grease and your waiting for the product to somewhat absorb. The Altr London moisturiser is designed for sensitive and problematic skin that features a combination of active ingredients, but their formulation is perfectly balanced to provide hydration whilst absorbing quickly. The creamy but light formulation contains cocoa butter and witch hazel to offer support to the skin, vitamin E for its antioxidant protection, and the humectant glycerin that keeps skin hydrated by attracting moisture from the air. Applying a small amount to the face and neck, the moisturiser glides over the skin easily dispersing from a cream texture into water, before absorbing quickly with a cooling sensation to leave skin perfectly hydrated with no grease or residue detected!

Finding the right product to correct redness and boost your complexion for a more uniformed skin-tone can be a hard task to complete, some products only provide one benefit and the colour pigment they use in their formulations is nothing close to a human skin tone. The blemish balm is formulated to reduce redness, help with blemishes, and brightens the complexion from one single application because of the ingredients included. Formulated with the multitasking wheatgerm oil that provides the skin with nutritional vitamins, avocado oil delivers antioxidant protection, whilst aloe vera and Bisabolol Racemic soothe and repair unbalanced skin. Applying evenly to the face using your fingers or a beauty blender (It's Entirely Up To You) the blemish balm is quick and easy to use and leaves the skin with a matte finish and a natural believable tint. Available in three shades, light, medium, or bronze, any novice can ace their base with buildable natural coverage.

Conceal and hide imperfections such as pimples, spots, and dark under eye circles when applying this non-drying formulation. The face fix is your go-to product when those pesky imperfections make an appearance (Embrace Your Flaws) and your looking for a skin-friendly confidence boost. Formulated with carnauba wax for emollient properties and a natural glow finish, kaolin helps draw out any clog-poring impurities from that unexpected visitor, whilst the nutrient-rich candelilla wax is well-tolerated by the skin. Applying using your ring ringer you will notice the face fix remind you of a lip balm in texture, but covers up anything u want to hide with a natural looking colour that leaves the skin feeling non-greasy but hydrated. Available in four shades, light, medium, dark, or bronze the travel-friendly face fix is your complexions best friend.

Easily add a sunkissed glow or create an all over bronzed look to the complexion, when applying the easy to use matte bronzing gel. Applying at the end of your skincare regime after sunscreen, you can also use after applying the blemish balm and face fix to bring dimension to the face. Remembering to mimic where the sun naturally hits which are the forehead, nose, cheekbones and jawline, the quick drying formula is mess-free and provides an instant natural look. The bronzing gel is also good to add tone for anyone who has a natural or fake tan because the skin is not just one colour it features either warm, cool, or neutral undertones. You can apply subtly or build the colour up with each application that provides the complexion with a natural looking tint and a matte shine-free finish, x Neil.

BeOnMe FACE SERUM FOR MAN: With Hyaluronic Acid And Pure Organic Ingredients.

Instantly Hydrate and soothe the skin when applying the BeOnMe FACE SERUM FOR MAN that contains specific ingredients that helps to restore balance back to your complexion. BeOnMe study and research their formulations that are based on natural, sustainable organic ingredients and then make sure they perform to the highest of standards, before presenting a natural and organic cosmetics range for consumers. Exclusively produced in Italy, the products are 100% vegan and only contain pure ingredients, whilst being presented in recyclable packaging for you to enjoy. Disclaimer: The links in black are not affiliated and are only used for you to find the product quicker.

The BeOnMe face serum for man contains humectants to instantly hydrate and replenish the skin quickly with moisture. Containing organic aloe gel that has many beneficial uses for the skin because of its antioxidant and vitamin content, this natural ingredient has also anti-inflammatory benefits to calm any irritated skin. Hyaluronic acid is also featured in this serum and is excellent at boosting hydration levels in all skin types by attracting and holding onto 1000x its weight in moisture. Moisturising the skin within a deeper level, it also replenishes the outer surface layers to help enhance your complexion to feel and look healthier. Antioxidant protection to guard your skin from environmental stresses is provided from the rosemary oil included, whilst also having antibacterial and circulation boosting properties. The full ingredients are as follows:

AQUA (WATER), ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL* (ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE*), GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, XANTHAN GUM, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS OIL (ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL), SODIUM PHYTATE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, LIMONENE
* Ingredients from organic farming 99% of the total ingredients are from natural origin, 11% are from organic farming Natural and organic cosmetics certified by ECOCERT Greenlife according to Ecocert Standard available at cosmetics ecocert.

Presented in sealed packaging, the serum can easily be dispensed from the pump applicator to your own liking with each application. You will notice the serum has a light brown colour and is of a gel consistency, but soon turns to a water texture when applied over the face and neck. I really like how it quickly absorbs into the skin to leave it feeling smooth and looking shine-free hydrated, whilst there is no added fragrance making it suitable for sensitive skin types. The serum is great for men after they have cleansed and shaved their face because a slight cooling sensation can be felt upon application and the skin is instantly replenished of moisture and cared for throughout the day or night. Add the BeOnMe FACE SERUM FOR MAN into your skin care routine by applying it before your moisturiser and sunscreen for its beneficial benefits, x Neil.

Avon Anew Clinical Anti Wrinkle Smoothing Serum.

Boost your anti-aging skin care routine when incorporating the new Avon Anew Clinical Anti Wrinkle Smoothing Serum with 0.1% Pure Retinol. The new product is mentioned as an intensive at-home treatment that utilises Avon's exclusive science, which combines a dermatologist-trusted pure retinol with Oxa-Di-Acid that contributes to smoother skin and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Recently launched in the UK i had to purchase to find out what the product feels like and how it performs in a skin care routine. Disclaimer: The links in black are not affiliated and are only used for you to find the product quicker.

The Avon Anew Clinical Anti Wrinkle Smoothing Serum 0.1% Pure Retinol is presented in sealed packaging to preserve the stability of the active and antioxidant ingredients, making sure they do not oxidise. The pump applicator delivers the perfect amount of the serum on application that presents itself as a non-watery serum (it doesn't run) but rather a lightweight lotion in texture. Gliding over the skin with ease, there is a slight fragrance detected, before it instantly absorbs into the skin leaving a soft and smooth base from the dimethicone's included. The full ingredients are as follows:
AQUA - Used in skincare to act as solvent and used to bind and form emulsions.
GLYCERIN - A humectant to that draws moisture to the skin and keeps it there.
ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE - Emollient used in skin care products, while also helps to enhance the feel of a product.
OCTYLDODECANOL - Emollient and emulsifier that helps stop any formula from separating when using oil and water together.
DIMETHICONE - Popular to use in skin products to aid in application, it leaves skin feeling smooth and silky, whilst it is suggested that it can stop moisture loss from the barrier it creates on the skins surface.
HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER- Used as a gelling agent to improve a formulations texture, whilst also helping to stabilize it.
BUTYLENE GLYCOL - Used in products to condition the skin, whilst is also stops ingredients from sticking or clumping together and helps them spread out on application.
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE - Provides hydration and lubrication to a products formulation, while also it forms a film on the skins surface (like a dimethicone but it isn't).
TRISILOXANE - Known as a skin-conditioning ingredient, it also acts as an anti-foaming action to a formulation.
ISOHEXADECANE- Texture enhancer that gives a light silky-feeling to the skin, whilst also having some emollient properties.
ARGININE- Antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals that can damage, whilst also helping to boost collagen production.
TRIOXAUNDECANEDIOIC ACID - Utilises a combination of lipophilic and hydrophilic functions, it offers exfoliating and anti-aging properties and is known as an oxa diacid.
PEG-100 STERATE - Acts as an emollient, an emulsifier and a moisturiser.
PHENOXYETHANOL - Used as a preservative to protect the formula of a product.
ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE - Used a fragrance ingredient (musk).
POLYSORBATE 60 - A thickening agent that is an oil-in-water emulsifier.
LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE - Known as an Antistatic Agent and stabilser used in formulations.
LAURETH-4 - Enhances the texture of a product and thickens and emulsifies a formulation.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL - Humectant that draws moisture to the skin while also helping active ingredients deliver deeper into the skin.
DISODIUM EDTA - Stabilises and preserves the formulation in the skin care product you use.
DIMETHICONOL - Helps the product spread on application, whilst it barrier helps to fill-in line and wrinkles temporarily.
POLYSORBATE 20 - Aids in mixing oil and water, whilst providing surfactant, emulsifier, and fragrance actions.
ASCORBIC ACID - Antioxidant (Vitamin C) that protects the skin from free radicals that can damage, it also soothes the skin and helps improve the signs of discolouration and aging.
BHT - Preservative used in formulations.
RETINOL - The gold-standard in skin care ingredients, this multitasks to help boost collagen and improve skin tone and texture.
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE - Adjusts the pH of a product and benefits AHA/BHA ingredients used in a formula.
ACETYL TYROSINAMIDE - Supports collagen production.
STEARETH-20 - Soothing effect and acts as a surfactant, emulsifier, and fragrance ingredient.
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE - Antioxidant that helps to protect the skin, whilst also supporting the skins natural barrier function.
PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7 - Synthetic peptide that helps to support the skin from damage.
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA - Preservative (antimicrobial) to keep your product from spoilage.

The Avon Anew Clinical Anti Wrinkle Smoothing Serum With 0.1 Pure Retinol states it can be used both morning and night, whilst some may experience slight sensitivity in which case it is suggested to use sparingly until your skin adjusts to this new product. I haven't experienced any side effects but i do think because i am a regular retinol user my skin has become tolerant overtime, it is always important when using any retinol (Vitamin A) to start using it slowly for you then to achieve the goal of applying it every day. I did experiment with the application and applied a hydrating serum before applying this product and found that sometimes the smoothing serum did greet me with the annoying pillage and balling off from the dimethicones in the formulation, but when applying a moisturiser or more importantly a sunscreen (always use SPF protection) over the top this didn't happen. I really do like this smoothing serum product because it offers a brighter complexion because of the mild exfoliation it provides, protection and support from the antioxidants and the peptide included, whilst you cant argue with the scientific research retinol provides and benefits the skin. Add the Avon Anew Clinical Anti Wrinkle Smoothing Serum With 0.1 Pure Retinol into your skin care routine to experience it for yourself, x Neil.