LoveLula Beauty Box November 2020.

LoveLula Beauty Box November 2020.

The element of surprise each month is welcomed by natural beauty lovers in the UK and international, when receiving the LoveLula beauty box full with organic goodies. The monthly beauty box features exciting brands and their products that are available from the easy-to navigate LoveLula website, whilst also introducing products to you that you may not be aware of to purchase. The selection of products you receive each month are varied whilst 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 October 2020?

The LoveLula November beauty box 2020 arrives in secure recyclable packaging and each product inside is protected by the recyclable filling to keep your products valued at £67.00 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:

Luxurious and nourishing, the SKIN ALCHEMISTS artisan soap bar has been specifically hand poured and cured for eight weeks meaning no two soap bars are exactly the same. Created exclusively for LoveLula and containing limited edition fragrances, the dirty chai combines warm and spicy ingredients such as ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon whilst star anise provides a licorice-like aroma. Combining nourishing oils which are olive, coconut, sunflower, and caster, the soap also features the emollients of shea butter, cocoa butter, and coconut milk. The soap lathers to a nourishing and rich foam whilst the kaolin and charcoal included in the formula draw out impurities without over-stripping and drying-out the skin. A gorgeous soap bar that leaves the skin feeling cleansed and nourished whilst the aroma influences your wellbeing. 

Recharge the skin with the powerful fusion of revitalising birch water, biotechnologically derived amino lipid and cell repair bio-complex when applying the MADARA re:gene lifting mask. Applying to clean skin but avoiding the eye area, the vegan-friendly grey-pinky mask feels instantly hydrating whilst it absorbs into the skin quickly. Waiting 15-20 mins you can then wipe off any remaining amount or leave it on the face and neck for an overnight treatment. I do previously have this mask in my skincare collection and i like how this adds benefits to the skin rather than take-away as some masks can do. It does leave the skin feeling reset by how soft, plump, and hydrated the skin feels and looks - a highly recommended treatment mask that works!

Support the moisture barrier, immunocompetent cells, microbiome and antiradical activity when applying the MADARA infinity drops that is suitable for all skin types especially sensitive. Combining lactobacillus strain, mushroom beta-glucans, provitamin D and polyphenol essence along with humectants and hydrators, the serum calms and improves skin tone and texture. Applying to clean skin the serum does absorb quite quickly to leave skin feeling hydrated with a matte appearance before applying your chosen moisturiser and sunscreen. The sample size is a nice addition to try before you buy the full sized version as the full price is quite costly. 

Calm and soothe the skin when applying the scent-free GREEN PEOPLE hydrating calming serum for sensitive skin types and for people with eczema and psoriasis. Containing a skin-matched complex of phyto actives to balance and calm, the serum also contains everlasting flower to soothe whilst green algae and irish moss help the skin to retain essential moisture. The sealed bottle with pump dispenser allows for easy applications onto damp skin after cleansing and i love that this serum is essential oil free making it a suitable choice for sensitive and reactive skin types. The clear coloured serum glides over the face, neck, and chest area to leave skin feeling hydrated and soft without feeling sticky or oily. A lovely hydrating serum to apply in the morning and evening that hydrates, calms, and firms.

Easily absorbed into the skin Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil known as cucumber oil is a soothing and moisturising oil that contains essential fatty acids such as linoleic and oleic. The oil also contains vitamin E, minerals, and phytosterols that provide anti-inflammatory benefits to calm sensitive and reactive skin types. I apply oil after my serum and moisturiser because a face oil seals and adds an extra layer of nourishment over these products. Dispensing 2-3 drops of the emollient oil into my hands and slightly warming, i then gently press over my face and into the skin for equal coverage. I was really impressed on how quickly this oil absorbs and does not leave the skin looking overly shiny or feeling greasy but perfectly comforted, can be used morning and evening under your sunscreen.  

How To Purchase The LoveLula Beauty Box?

The total value of the LoveLula November beauty box is £67.00 while the many subscription plans available for the Uk and International customers are varied but are excellent value for your money!

UK.                                                                   

Just Try One Box £19.95                              

Monthly Recurring £14.95                          

3 Months £42.60 (save 5%)                         

6 Months £80.70 (save 10%)

12 Months £152.50 (save 15%)

INTERNATIONAL

Just Try One Box £24.95

3 Months £52.50

6 Months £100.00

12 Months £200.00

*Prices Correct At Time Of Writing - November 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 December 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 November 2020 available here: LoveLula xNeil.

Garnier Shampoo Bars.

Discover the Garnier Shampoo Bars that are zero plastic waste products by being packaged in recyclable packaging whilst containing 94% plant-based ingredients. The four solid recipe bars you can choose from are the coconut for normal hair, honey treasures for strengthening brittle hair, ginger recovery for revitalising weak hair, and delicate oat for sensitive scalps. The easy-to-use shampoo bars can be used in 4 simple steps: 

1. Wet your hair and the bar to create the non-stripping foam.
2. Place the bar onto the hair and lather from roots to tips.
3. Store the bar in a dry place.
4. Massage your scalp and then proceed to Rinse off.

I have been enjoying using the hydrating coconut & organic aloe vera whilst the links included are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product. 

Packaged in reduced packaging with the shampoo bar being stored in a recyclable box, you can smell the luxury scent before you have even used it. The shape of the shampoo bar fits perfectly in your hands and foams up when wet without using stripping sulfates to create the bubbles. It foams to create bubbles by the Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate that is based from vegetable fatty acids and is known to be really gentle. The added hydration from glycerin/aloe leaf juice powder and the nourishing oils that are included are macadamia, cocos nucifera/coconut oil while their is also antistatic and hair conditioning properties from the Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride included. A lovely hydrating shampoo bar that cleanses the hair perfectly with hydration and rinses out quickly because of the fast rinse formula included for softer and shinier hair! Highly recommended if you are looking for a zero plastic waste shampoo bar that lasts up to x2 months. Find out more about the Garnier Shampoo Bars here: Garnier and available from boots priced at £7.99 x Neil. 

The Kathleen Facial Ionic Treatment Device.

Kathleen Facial Ionic Treatment Device.

Easily perform two at-home facial treatments when using the Kathleen Facial Ionic Treatment Device in the comfort of your own home. The cordless and lightweight handheld device is powered by a battery that provides 8500 rpm pulsations and an ionic mini-current to perform a lymphatic drainage massage and a facelift treatment. Cleansing the skin to remove all products before you start any treatment will maximise the results but i love how lightweight the device is making it ideal for people who cant hold heavy devices for too long. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are only placed for you to discover the product. 

Kathleen Facial Ionic Treatment Device Lymphatic Drainage Massage.

Using the Kathleen Facial Ionic Treatment Device on cleansed but moist skin, the first treatment you can select is "lymphatic drainage massage" to help promote lymphatic flow to encourage drainage. Misting the skin with any toner will help the device glide over any skin type easily whilst the general rule is always use upwards and outwards motions. Flicking the switch to the "+ sign" on the handle, the red light comes on and you will hear and feel the vibrations when gliding the metal head upwards and outwards on the neck, chin, under eye, and forehead always repeating three times in one of the area's at a time. Once you have finished in those areas you can then sweep down from the ear to the neck to support flushing out of the toxins and water retention. I was really impressed on how strong the vibrations are and i tend to select this option in the morning when eyes can look puffy due to where fluid can accumulate and i want to boost the skins circulation. 

Kathleen Facial Ionic Treatment Device Facelift Treatment.

The second treatment the Kathleen Facial Ionic Treatment Device provides is the "facelift treatment" that utilises a large quantity of negative ion to perform a popular Ionic treatment. Applying any hydrating serum to the skin and flicking the switch to the "- sign" you will notice the green light come on to let you know you are ready to start whilst your hand must be around the metal plate on the handle to allow the ionic current through the main treatment head. Working in seperate areas at a time which are the neck, jawline, cheeks, brow line, forehead and hair line - proceed to firmly place, lift, and hold for 2-3 seconds in each area. I tend to perform this easy to follow treatment in the evening because the ion's help skincare products to penetrate deeper and quicker whilst the combined anti-gravity motions are the perfect technique to use - perform 2 times a week for 6 weeks and then once a month to maintain.

The Kathleen Facial Ionic Treatment Device is lightweight to hold, does not turn off until when you decide so u dont have to rush through your treatment, and is easy to wipe clean to keep it hygenic. The painless and somewhat relaxing device is a nice addition to anyone's routine and is very easy to use. Priced at £49.00 and available from here: facial device xNeil.  

Madara Comforting Toner for dry skin.

Madara Comforting Toner For Dry Skin. 

Face toners are once again seeing a rise in popularity because the formulations have changed from being astringent alcohol based to now containing specific ingredients to suit your skin type and concerns. Easily slotted into your skincare routine by applying after cleansing but before any skincare products are applied, face toners help remove impurities your cleanser may have missed whilst also prepping the skin for better absorption of your serums/moisturiser and benefiting from the unique ingredients it contains. The madara comforting toner for dry skin contains a pH balancing formula to quench the skins thirst whilst also soothing, read on to discover more. Disclaimer the links used are not affiliated and only placed for you to discover the product. 

What Is Inside The Madara Comforting Toner For Dry Skin?

Packaged in a 100% post-consumer recycled bottle to reduce the volume of new plastic bottles made each year, the comforting toner helps to hydrate, calm, and protect the microbiome that is essential in keeping your skin healthier. The full ingredients are as follows and you will notice the combination of hydrators that have humectant properties to boost hydration, essential for drier skin types.

Aqua - Water that acts as a solvent for ingredients.

Glycerin - Humectant that draws moisture to the skin and keeps it hydrated for longer.

Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water - Soothing and has anti-inflammatory benefits.

 

Melissa Officinalis (Melissa) Water - Tones the skin with astringent properties whilst helping to balance and regulate combination skin. 

Betaine - Moisturiser with humectant abilities to keep skin hydrated.

Chamomilla Recutita (Camomile) Flower Extract - Soothes the skin and has anti-inflammatory benefits. 

Sodium PCA - Found naturally in the skin, it helps the skin stay hydrated by helping it hold onto water.

Sodium levulinate - Preservative.

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans - Effectively binds with water efficiently to increase depth hydration, improving the elasticity and firmness of the skin.

Hydrolysed Glycosaminoglycans - Skin-replenishing ingredient that has been hydrolyzed that also offers skin-softening benefits.

Propanediol - Produced sustainably from corn sugar, it helps to improve moisturisation of the skin, boost preservatives, and act as a solvent for ingredients in a formula.

Sodium Benzoate - Preservative. 

Lactic Acid - The gentle AHA that hydrates (great for dry skin) while lifting away dead skin cells for improved texture and tone of the skin.  

Sodium Hyaluronate - Naturally found in the skin, when applied topically it helps moisturise and hydrate by attracting and binding water. 

Rhamnose - Natural sugar that has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. 

Glucose - Humectant sugar that has water-binding properties to keep your skin hydrated. 

Glucuronic Acid - Acts as a skin-conditioner to hydrate and soften the skin. 

How To Use The Madara Comforting Toner For Dry Skin?

The 200ml bottle features a twist-off lid that easily dispenses the toner that you can use in two ways by either applying to a cotton pad to be swept over the face or by applying to the skin with your hands as an essence. I love how this toner does not contain any added fragrance or any drying alcohols making it perfect to use around the sensitive areas of the face such as the delicate eye area. The non-stripping toner quickly absorbs to leave the skin feeling fresh, soothed, and more importantly hydrated whilst being the perfect addition to add into your skincare routine morning and evening after cleansing but before any treatments you wish to apply such as sheet masks, serums, and moisturisers.

The Madara Comforting Toner For Dry Skin is priced at £17.00 and available from here: LoveLula xNeil. 

Valentino Voce Viva Eau De Parfum.

Discover the latest perfume Voce Viva launched by Valentino that is presented and will appeal to floral, woody, and musk wearers. The intimate and personal Eau De Parfum creates a scent that each individual can identify with by drawing a parallel between the sound of your voice and the scent of your fragrance, to celebrate every women's voice.  The outer box packaging cleverly uses the colour "Valentino Red" which is what the fashion house became widely recognised for throughout the world while it is also featured on the spray cap. 

The VALENTINO VOCE VIVA bottle is visually stunning when presented at any angle because of its unique character design. The square glass bottle features Valentino in red letter branding on the front while the left and right side are precisely inverted in, to not only allow the wearer a secure holding when spraying but to also allow a v of light to emerge when light passes through the fragrance. Featured also is Valentinos renowned rock stud detailing that accompanies on the chrome bottle collar and cap that not only sets itself apart from any bottle in your own collection but to also remind you its a Valentino perfume, incase you forget. 

Cleverly incorporating its notes to bring a fragrance that does not ostracise or exclude because it allows the wearer to identify with it to make your own memories, the fragrance notes are as follows:

Top notes:  Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, and Ginger.

Middle notes of the florals: Orange Blossom and Gardenia.

Base Notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss.  

On the first spray the citrus notes mandarin orange and bergamot greet the senses with a slight hint of the spicy ginger fleetingly making an appearance, before the white florals gardenia and sweet orange blossom arrive on the scene. The base notes all equally play a part in supporting this beautiful fragrance by supplying sweetness from the vanilla and tonka bean (both key players in this perfumes projection) while the musk brings a powdery note and the wood notes of sandalwood and oakmoss add depth and dimension.  Lasting many hours after the first spray, the sweet scent will entice your senses surprisingly at any moment to remind you how simplistic, but beautiful, this white floral, musk and woody fragrance wears when sprayed. Voce Viva Valentino is available in 30ml, 50ml and 100ml sizes x Neil.