LoveLula Beauty Box July 2020

The element of surprise each month is welcomed by natural Beauty lovers in the UK and international, when receiving the LoveLula Box full with natural Beauty products. 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 and there are many subscription plans available for you to choose from (details at the end of blog post) 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 used are not affiliated and are only used for you to discover the products.

What Is Inside The LoveLula Beauty Box July 2020?

The LoveLula July beauty box 2020 arrives in secure recyclable packaging and each product inside is protected by the recyclable filling to keep your products valued at £46.00 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 products featured are as follows:

Enjoy the natural castile soap with tea tree essential oil that is in liquid form and easy to dispense and apply. Presented in a clear bottle to always check how much you have left, you can easily transform the soap into a lather while taking a deep breathe to enjoy the tea tree essential oil aroma. The organic base with natural vegetable oils is a great option for sensitive skin types and is an ideal hypo-allergenic alternative option to offer a cleansing experience without stripping the skin of its essential moisture.

Intensively nourish and replenish the skin when applying the laidbare butter me up organic shea body butter. The perfect travel friendly size (50ml) is the product to reach for when your skin needs an instant dose of nourishment from the shea butter, rosehip oil and cocoa seed butter featured. Hydration and soothing properties are also supplied from glycerin and niacinamide while the added vitamin c acts as an antioxidant for the skin. Apply to damp skin after a shower or bath to lock in surface moisture or anytime your skin needs a hydrating and nourishing boost.

Breathe in and enjoy the balm balm fragrant rose floral water hydrosol that can influence your wellbeing while spraying in the air or over yourself. Hydrosols are diluted versions of essential oils from the same plant but in much reduced concentrations. It can be used as a gentle toner that has some antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds but i wouldn't suggest spraying over the skin if you are super sensitive to fragrant floral waters. Rose scent lovers who don't have sensitive skin will love this travel-friendly and multitasking hydrosol floral water.

Created using Ayurvedic principles, the urban veda soothing clarifying night cream is a multitasking treatment to be applied to the skin at night. The rich but lightweight cream restores hydration to calm and soothe any irritated skin while also influencing your wellbeing with its gentle aroma. Containing sandalwood and 15 botanics, the cream helps to balance and clarify to achieve contented skin and senses. It does contain essential oils - if your skin does not tolerate them this product may not be suitable for you to use, but if you can tolerate them this night cream is lightweight and absorbs quickly.

How To Purchase The LoveLula Beauty Box?

The total value of the LoveLula July beauty box is £46.00 whilst the many subscription plans available for the UK and International customers are varied.

UK.                                                                   INTERNATIONAL.

Just Try One Box £19.95                              Just Try One Box £24.95

Monthly Recurring £14.95                          3 Months £52.50

3 Months £42.60 (save 5%)                         6 Months £100.00

6 Months £80.70 (save 10%)                      12 Months £200.00

12 Months £152.50 (save 15%)

*Prices Correct At Time Of Writing - July 2020.

Enjoy the selection of products for yourself, or buy as a gift for someone else to enjoy, when purchasing or subscribing to receive a beauty box to your door. I wonder what the August beauty box will contain and what will be featured for you to discover products you may not be aware of to purchase? Purchase any LoveLula beauty box July 2020 available here: LoveLula xNeil.

AYAN Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Baby and Adults SPF50.

Apply one of the most important products your skincare routine should contain which is a broad spectrum sunscreen that should be applied daily. The AYAN Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Baby and Adults SPF50 is able to protect the skin from both UVA & UVB rays while the formulation contains only seven ingredients, more on that later. The brand AYAN® supply a range of freshly made products that are created in a certified laboratory that only contain certified organic ingredients which are of the highest quality, natural, safe and ecologically friendly. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product.

What Is Inside The AYAN Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Baby and Adults SPF50?

The water-resistant and sweat proof mineral based sunscreen contains 25% non-nano zinc oxide, non-nano means larger particles of the mineral zinc oxide rather than some mineral sunscreens that use nanoparticles which are much smaller in size. The two differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens are that chemical based sunscreens absorb the UV ray's whilst mineral sunscreens act as a physical block that scatter and reflect the sun's UV radiation away. The benefits i like about this sunscreen is that it does not contain fragrance so you can apply around the eyes while also benefiting from the skin-loving ingredients it contains when applied. The seven ingredients featured in the AYAN mineral sunscreen are as follows:

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil* - The all skin type plant oil that helps protect the skin by keeping it hydrated while also helping to support the skin barrier function. 

Non-Nano Zinc Oxide (25%) - Protects against UVB, UVA II, and UVA I while it also is capable of being a skin protectant and anti-irritant that is why u find this ingredient in nappy creams.

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter* - Rich emollient that soothes skin and contains vitamin A, E, F, quercetin and epigallocatechin gallate while also helping to protect the skin from environmental factors.

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil* - Emollient that contains fatty acids that is beneficial for dry skin types and can help relieve atopic dermatitis. 

Cera Alba (Beeswax)* - Emollient that helps to calm and soothe the skin while promoting healing with its antibacterial properties. 

Tocopherol (Vit E) - Antioxidant that fights free radicals that can damage the skin while it also has photoprotection properties protecting the skin from UVB rays.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter* - Rich emollient cocoa butter helps to nourish and moisturise to improve elasticity while also containing skin-loving fatty acids, antioxidant vitamin E and polyphenols.

*certified organic

Warning: Keep out of reach of children! Do not use in case of allergy to any of the ingredients!

How To Use The AYAN Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Baby and Adults SPF50?

Presented in a sealed pump bottle, the AYAN Mineral Sunscreen contains butter and you may find the texture can lightly harden in case of low temperatures which will influence the pump not working  properly. Put the bottle in a warm place, wait 10 minutes and try the pump again. Pump onto your hands and apply liberally 15 minutes before sunbathing and after swimming while it is water and sweat resistant for 80 minutes and should be reapplied after towel drying and at least every 2 hours. I apply a sunscreen daily either to a cleansed skin or after any current moisturiser i am using making it be the last skincare product i use. The creamy formulation glides over the skin easily and will present itself as a white cast on the skin due to it being a zinc oxide sunscreen but it soon fades when the formulation settles and absorbs. I love the subtle natural cocoa fragrance you experience (there is no added fragrance) and the skin is left feeling nourished like you have applied a rich moisturiser without you looking overly shiny or feeling oily. The recyclable and bag-friendly packaging is ideal for top-ups during the day or to take with you on your holidays away to ensure skin protection wherever you are.

Protected skin is healthier skin, Apply the AYAN Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Baby and Adults SPF50 priced at £23.90 and available here: LoveLula x Neil. 

Ere Perez Cranberry Lip & Eye Butter.

Replenish dehydrated skin with antioxidants and nourishing ingredients that can be found in the Ere Perez Lip & Eye Butter. The butter delivers moisturising, smoothing and protecting benefits to the delicate skin around the eyes and lips while also helping to reduce fine lines and provide long-lasting relief from dehydration. The specific eye area features thinner and more delicate skin that is not able to retain important moisture to keep it hydrated while the lips do not contain sweat or oil glands to keep them moisturised. Seeking a product that can provide hydration while also helping to protect these areas from influencing factors that can contribute to dryness such as environmental changes is the best method to practice. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product.

What Is Inside The Ere Perez Cranberry Lip & Eye Butter?

Presented in a glass jar with a twist off lid the palm free and whipped formula contains specific ingredients to moisturise, regenerate and protect the delicate area of the eyes and lips. Containing humectants to improve and boost hydration, the formula also contains emollients to help manage dry, itchy or scaly skin by soothing, hydrating and more importantly trapping moisture by covering the skin with a protective film. The butter also includes lactic acid (AHA) that helps keep the skin moisturised and feeling less dry while also containing powerful anti-aging antioxidants such as green tea, cranberry and resveratrol to help combat the elements that are responsible for the visible signs of aging. The full ingredients list is as follows:

Water/aqua, glycerin*, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate, cetearyl olivate, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, sorbitan olivate, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, theobroma cacao (cocoa) butter, squalene, tocopherol (vitamin E), levulinic acid, olea europaea (olive) oil, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, calendula officinalis (calendula) flower extract, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit extract, resveratrol, glyceryl caprylate, lactic acid, p-anisic acid, potassium stearate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide.

How To Use The Ere Perez Cranberry Lip & Eye Butter?

Cleansing the skin thoroughly making sure all previous products are removed will help you gain maximum benefits when applying the butter onto a clean canvas of skin. I was expecting the butter to be quite heavy and greasy in texture when reading through the ingredient list, but i was wrong! The rich based formula presents itself as a lightweight whipped butter that instantly absorbs when applied around the eyes and onto the lip area with no greasy or sticky feeling experienced while you then follow on with applying your current skincare products. Repeated applications every morning and evening ensure you receive the beneficial benefits this multitasking treatment provides to and for the delicate skin areas for improved skin health. 

Moisturise, regenerate and protect when incorporating the Ere Perez Cranberry Lip & Eye Butter into your skincare routine, priced at £23.00 and available here: LoveLula x Neil. 

Dr. Hauschka Translucent Bronzing Tint.

Emulate a sun-kissed glow, enhance your tan, or add structure to your face by contouring when applying the easy to use Dr. Hauschka Translucent Bronzing Tint. Recently reformulated, the translucent bronzing tint utilises a unique combination of medicinal plant extracts and coloured mineral pigments to blend effortlessly with all skin tones while balancing complexions. Recognised as the original natural skin care brand that relies on 70 years worth of knowledge, the german brand incorporates natural, organic and bio-dynamic plant ingredients into their must-have full product range. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product.

What Is Inside The Dr. Hauschka Translucent Bronzing Tint?

Presented in glass bottle with pump dispenser, the formula is not intended to offer coverage like a foundation but aid in delivering a radiance to help make your complexion appear healthier with tinted mineral pigments, olive oil and extracts of medicinal plants such as anthyllis and witch hazel. I warn you now do not be put off by the dark colour that appears in the bottle and dispensed, the many ways you can use this multi-tasking product is easy and blendable. The full ingredients are as follows: 

Aqua, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Anthyllis Vulneraria Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract, Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum*, Citral*, Linalool*, Farnesol*, Benzyl Benzoate*, Limonene*, Citronellol*, Geraniol*, Benzyl Salicylate*, Coumarin*, Eugenol*, Algin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Silica, Bentonite, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Magnesium Oxide, Alumina, CI 75810, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. *from natural essential oils

How To Use The Dr. Hauschka Translucent Bronzing Tint?

Dispensing one pump out into your moisturiser and mixing it in, i was impressed on how the sheer sun-kissed colour adapts to even the paler of complexions with its warm undertone but is not orange! It is mentioned that if you do use a richer based moisturiser to apply the bronzing tint afterwards to help it settle and dry-down easier for a non-greasy and non-shimmery finish. The other ways u can use it are to add a pump to your foundation to keep up with the ever changing seasonal weather while you can use your fingers or a sponge with applications. The bronzing tint can also be applied to the face where the sun would naturally hit and can easily be applied by dispensing a pump onto your hand and using a fluffy brush to pick the product up and sweep in the shape of a “3” (or an “E”) along the side of your face, hitting your temples, cheekbones, and jawline. 

Suitable for all skin conditions the Dr. Hauschka Translucent Bronzing Tint can easily be used to achieve a sun-kissed complexion and is priced at £19.00 available here: LoveLula 

x Neil.

The Avon Anew Skin Reset Plumping Shots.

Perform an at-home, one week treatment, when applying the Avon Anew Skin Reset Plumping Shots to the skin. Containing 7 daily use ampoules that are all sealed to preserve the potency of the formula, the exclusive technology from Avon helps to hydrate, plump, tighten and firm the skin. Promising to restore 7 years of loss collagen in just 7 days due to avon's new ingredient Protinol, what else is inside the formula and how do you use them? Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product.

What Is Inside The Avon Anew Skin Reset Plumping Shots?

The formula is housed in blue ampoules and once you have snapped the top off you can then proceed to apply to the skin (more on that later). The first thing that surprised me was the colour of the watery serum that appears to be blue matching the same colour as its packaging. The serum contains a host of skin replenishing ingredients and these are as follows:

aqua - Solvent for ingredients  

glycerin - Helps keep skin healthier by being a skin-identical ingredient, moisturiser and humectant keeping skin hydrated.

propylene glycol - Humectant draws moisture to the skin whilst helping other ingredients penetrate. 

pentylene glycol - Emulsion stabilizer, solvent and a broad spectrum antimicrobial whilst also having moisturising properties. 

hydroxyethyl urea - Strong Humectant and moisturiser that improves hydration and elasticity of the skin.

phenoxyethanol - Effective Preservative. 

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid - Low molecular weight that hydrates the skin whilst also helping the skin to repair itself by influencing its self-defense. 

carbomer - Thickens a formula whilst also helping water and oil ingredients to mix and not separate.

caprylyl glycol - Boosts effectiveness of other preservatives whilst achieving the feeling of softer skin.

thiazolylalanine - Non-Proteogenic amino acid to enhance LOXL-1 in the skin helping to improve the signs of ageing. 

sodium hydroxide - Adjusts the pH of a product.

disodium edta - Helps keep the product nicer and stable over the period of time.

 

urea - Natural moisturising factor that keeps skin plump, elastic, and hydrated whilst also improving the barrier function of the skin. 

 

tris (tetramethylhydroxpiperinol) citrate - UV absorbing (for the product), antistatic, dispersing and emulsifying ingredient.

alcohol denat - Solvent, penetration enhancer, creates cosmetically light formulas, great astringent and antimicrobial.

CI 17200 - Synthetic colourant purple-red colour.

CI 142090 - Colourant that is brilliant blue which is a blue powder and is soluble in water.

How To Use The Avon Anew Skin Reset Plumping Shots?

The ampoules are best to be applied after you have cleansed your skin either morning or night and are really easy to use when slotting one into your skincare routine. Applying as your first product, i was quite surprised how the light serum instantly absorbs into the skin leaving it feeling soft, smooth and looking hydrated whilst you can then proceed with your usual serum (if you wish), moisturiser and sunscreen. I experienced no piling or flaking off from the product and no adverse reactions you can experience with strong ingredients associated with skincare products to see results for example like retinols. The skin feels supple, looks hydrated, whilst appearing perfectly plumped all from applying just a one-a-day ampoule and finishing the 1 week supply. It is suggested by Avon to use once every month to keep the collagen levels high, skin looking plumper and firmer.

Add the Avon Anew Skin Reset Plumping Shots into your skincare regime to feel and see the benefits for yourself, Priced at £18 and available here: Avon xNeil.