LoveLula Beauty Box December 2020.

LoveLula Beauty Box December 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 December 2020?

The LoveLula December beauty box 2020 arrives in secure recyclable packaging and each product inside is protected by the recyclable filling to keep your products valued at £50.00 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:

Nourish dry hands and feet when applying the emollient-rich soul tree hand & foot cream either when needed or overnight. The Ayurvedic formulation is enriched with Kokum Butter, Organic Honey, Aloe, Turmeric with a blend of organic nourishing oils which are Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, Apricot Oil and Almond Oil. The intense and thick cream glides over the skin easily before taking sometime to absorb to leave the skin feeling silky soft and smooth while also promoting healing of dry or cracked skin. Apply overnight to replenish skin, leave by the sink to use after washing your hands, or pop it into your bag and apply when your hands are exposed to elements that can dry them out. Priced at £14.03 and available here: Soul Tree Hand & Foot Cream - Kokum & Honey 100g

Discover the latest addition to the walden natural perfumes collection which is called "Tonic Of Wildness". The new perfume consists of top notes of bergamot, grapefruit, and sour orange while the middle notes of black pepper, cardamom, and cabreuva mix beautifully with the base notes of iris pallida and ylang ylang. The rollerball applicator is perfect to apply the perfume to the pulse points of the wrists, neck, inside elbow and the back of the knees to warm the scent up throughout the day or night. The unisex perfume captures the wearers own imagination and reminds you of the traditions of high perfumery, when master perfumers blended the finest natural ingredients into fragrant masterpieces. Priced at £17.00 and available here: Walden 'Tonic of Wildness' Natural Perfume Oil 10ml 

Suitable for sensitive skin types, the castilian soap company provide true liquid soaps that are made of an organic castile soap base with natural vegetable oils. The fragrance free option is highly suitable for sensitive skin that want a thorough cleanse but without overly stripping of its natural moisture while also not aggravating it with fragrance. The lavender option is ideal for those who want to bring calm or de-stress either in the morning to influence your wellbeing or when applied in a shower or bath to initiate a good nights sleep. Priced at £4.50 and available here: The Castilian Soap Company - Castilian Soap Fragrance Free or The Castilian Soap Company - Castilian Soap Lavender

Samples are a great way to try and test-out a product before buying the full sized version, the kiss the moon dream night cream for feet does not disappoint. The rich shea butter formula is blended with rosehip seed, sea buckthorn & jojoba oils to deeply nourish dry skin while the lavender & bergamot infused DREAM blend influences to de-stress overactive minds for a peaceful nights sleep. Awake in the morning feeling refreshed while softer and moisturised feet will greet you, full sized priced at £26.00 and available here: Kiss The Moon DREAM Night Cream for Feet

Applying a night cream is a welcomed addition to anyone's skincare routine to replenish and hydrate the skin from the days stressors and elements that may have influenced damage. The ayumi fairness daily night cream is designed to repair, plump and rehydrate overnight while the actives included in the formulation are ideal for age spots and pigmentation complexions. Combining anti-inflammatory tetrapeptide-30 a four amino acid peptide that can fade pigmentation but also inhibits the enzyme (tyrosinase) that produces melanin while also blocking the transfer to the top layers of the skin, the formulation also contains liquorice that contains the active called glabridin which also inhibits tyrosinase the enzyme that causes pigmentation. The cream is surprisingly lightweight in texture and glides over the skin easily, before absorbing quickly, to leave the skin feeling nourished from the emollients and essential oils included. Priced at £8.99 and available here: Ayumi Fairness Daily Night Cream 50ml

How To Purchase The LoveLula Beauty Box?

The total value of the LoveLula December beauty box is £50.00 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 - December 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 January 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 December 2020 available here: LoveLula xNeil.

Rum Knuckles Eau De Toilette For Him 100ML.

The Rum Knuckles Eau De Toilette For Him 100ML.

Experience the Intense, Addictive, Narcotic, Edgy, and will become Essential in your scent wardrobe when spraying the Rum Knuckles Eau De Toilette for him. The brand tells the story: Uncle Rum Knuckles was a boxer for the royal navy in the second world war. A champion of the people. A gentle giant with a lion's heart. Gone but never forgotten, his legend lives on in the raw gritty sophistication of the eponymous rum knuckles.

Rum Knuckles' aim is always to be a renegade on the street scene. Transcending subcultures, targeting multiple genres from skaters and surfers to bmxers and modern day cafe racers. Workwear inspired clothing, street wear with a hard edge. Rum Knuckles...Fortune Favours The Brave.

Presented in a matte black tin with the Rum Knuckles logo emblazoned on the front, the bottle sits perfectly inside for you to display it and keep it safe. The heavy weighted and brown glass bottle features a round spray head cap while the scent itself features a mixture of notes that will make an impression. 

Top Notes: Rum notes. Twists of black seductive leather. Dangerously dark black plum. Velvet geranium.

Heart Notes: Cardamom spun with incense, saffron, and red rose petals.  

Base Notes: Oud, amber, smoky vanilla, and benzoin. 

Ingredients

Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Aqua, Coumarin, Linalool, Limonene, Eugenol, Citronellol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal

Taking the cap off, i was impressed with how the spray head delivers an excellent and equal amount of this dark oriental opening with a richness of boozy rum notes, dark plum, and the velvet geranium that set a good impression before it quickly brings in the heart notes that bolster the power of the scent to your senses. The rich base notes bring a depth and dimension to the scent by adding a warmth from the amber while the smoky vanilla is a key player throughout its wear. I was also quite impressed by its longevity as some eau de toilette scents don't seem to last that long on me but i kept being reminded of its presence throughout the day. 

A unique and affordable scent that you can wear during the day or night and u may get some compliments or questions of "What Scent Are You Wearing". Prices Vary and the Rum Knuckles Eau De Toilette for him is featured in some giftsets, check out the brand here: Rum Knuckles x Neil. 

Disclaimer: The link is not affiliated. 

Ere Perez Daily Boost Duo.

The Ere Perez Daily Boost Duo.

Purchase the Ere Perez Daily Boost Duo that is a limited edition bundle which features two fan favourites from the popular natural cosmetics brand in eco-packaging. Ere Perez is an Australian owned company with mexican heritage that pride themselves on creating formulations that contain premium quality ingredients such as oils, plant extracts, and minerals while also blended with antioxidants for a skin-loving experience each time they are used. The cruelty-free range consists of makeup, skincare, and beauty tools such as their Eco vegan brushes to assist you in your own unique makeup looks. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are only used for you to discover the product.

Ere Perez Daily Boost Duo Features The Quandong Green Booster Serum.

The Ere Perez Daily Boost Duo features the Quandong Green Booster Serum that i have previously blogged about and i enjoyed to use daily until the bottle ran out. Applied onto cleansed skin or after your toner, the green colour is somewhat of a welcomed change to the normal clear-coloured serums that are usually presented, but the green colour does not transfer or show on the skin. The slight natural scent is barely detectable and the palm free, vegan friendly, and cruelty-free formula combines hydrators, humectants, antioxidants and oils to deliver a cocktail to the skin for improved condition and care.

Ere Perez Daily Boost Duo Features The Avocado Waterproof Mascara.

The other product featured in the Ere Perez Daily Boost Duo is the Avocado Waterproof Mascara - Black that is a vegan mascara suitable for those with sensitive eyes and contact lense wearers. The smudge proof formula features nourishing and conditioning mamey and avocado oils that contribute to regenerate, strengthen and kickstart growth while the added palm kernel and carnauba waxes hold volumed and fanned-out lashes in place throughout the day or night. Removing is easy by applying an oil-based remover such as a balm or an oil that will break-down the waxes in the waterproof formula, leaving the lashes ready for the next application of this non-drying but nourishing mascara.

Purchase the Ere Perez Daily Boost Duo that saves you a discount, rather if you were to buy the two products separately it would cost you more. Priced at £44.00 and available here: Ere Perez Daily Boost Duo xNeil. 

Sanctuary Spa Power Peptide Awakening Eye Serum.

The Sanctuary Spa Power Peptide Awakening Eye Serum.

Compliment the delicate eye area when applying the Sanctuary Spa Power Peptide Awakening Eye Serum that achieves hydrating, plumping, and stimulating benefits from the unique ingredients featured in the formulation. The skin around the eye area is a lot thinner and is exposed to damaging elements that make this area of the face susceptible to crows feet and fine lines, which is why using a product specifically formulated for the eye area can help restore elasticity while nurturing the skin. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product.

What Is Inside The Sanctuary Spa Power Peptide Awakening Eye Serum?

The Sanctuary Spa Power Peptide Awakening Eye Serum combines hydrators to provide hydration, antioxidants to boost circulation/protection, and anti-aging ingredients to boost collagen and improve elasticity. Combining all these ingredients together, this is what you want when using an eye product to achieve multiple benefits to counteract the different problems you may see in the eye area. The full ingredients are as follows: 

Aqua (Water) - Solvent for ingredients to mix.

Glycerin - Hydrator and humectant that keeps skin hydrated but also soothes irritation and supports the barrier function of the skin.  

Polymethyl Methacrylate - Creates a soft focus and blurring effect by scattering light while also improving texture of the product. 

Glycereth-26 - Glycerin-based emollient and humectant to give the skin that "smooth" feel.

Sodium Polyacrylate -  Used to adjust the texture of a formula while also stabilising other ingredients.

Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract - Plant known as the Persian silk tree that prevents glycation of the skin (aging) whilst also helping to rejuvenate skin tone and texture to improve radiance and suppleness, part of Beautifeye™. 

Phenoxyethanol - Preservative.

Caffeine - Penetrates the skin easy to provide antioxidant benefits while boosting microcirculation of blood vessels.

Sodium Benzoate - Preservative.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer - Thickens formulations while stabilising emulsions. 

Mica - Mineral powder that provides colour and light reflecting benefits to a product whilst also helping the texture of a product.

Sodium Gluconate - Humectant while also helping to control the pH of a formulation and neutralize metal ions that can discolour or turn the product rancid if not used. 

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid - Humectant that helps skin to retain moisture to improve elasticity and plump the skin. 

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin - Achieves a "Lifting Effect" to the skin while also moisturising for softer and smoother skin.

Darutoside - Emollient rich, it helps to soothe by decreasing inflammation while also promoting collagen production and boosting skin elasticity, part of Beautifeye™. 

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 - A new peptide trade-named MATRIXYL™ synthe’6 that helps support the matrix of the skin which in turn helps diminish wrinkles and crows feet. 

CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide) - Colourant. 

CI 77491 (Iron Oxides) - Colourant. 

How To Use The Sanctuary Spa Power Peptide Awakening Eye Serum?

Presented in a sealed tube to preserve the ingredients inside, the pump dispenser works really well to dispense the desired amount onto your fingertips before massaging and tapping in the product around the eye area. One of the many plus points for me when using the eye serum is that its not filled with perfume or scent ingredients that can unfortunately leave my eyes streaming or stinging. The gel-like texture of the serum really helps with a controlled application because it is not runny so won't run  accidently into the eyes while it absorbs quite quickly to leave the whole eye area feeling hydrated and comforted throughout the day or night. Following on with applications of your current serums, moisturiser, and sunscreen it plays well with other products layered over the top because there are no silicones in the formula that can cause the frustrating piling or flaking off effect. 

Suitable for all skin types, add the Sanctuary Spa Power Peptide Awakening Eye Serum into your skincare routine to compliment the eye area and to see the results for yourself. Priced at £16.50 and available here: Sanctuary Spa xNeil. 

Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Light Sensitive Face Fluid Spf50+

Discover the Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Light Sensitive Face Fluid Spf50+ that features a host of chemical sunscreens in a lightweight formulation. Wearing a sunscreen is one of the most important things your skincare routine should involve but seeking one that plays well with your other products and does not leave the skin feeling sticky or greasy can be hard task complete. Skincare routines have advanced from the cleanse, tone, and moisturise routine by evolving to include exfoliating acids, retinols, and even tretinoin that can all leave the skin sensitive to UV radiation from the sun. Seeking an Spf of 30 and above whilst also providing broad spectrum protection against both UVA & UVB is something to consider when looking and choosing a sun protection product. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and only placed for you to find the product. 

The Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Light Sensitive Face Fluid Spf50+ is ideal for those who are wanting to wear sun protection but don't get along with thick cream formulations that can take forever to absorb. The name "Face Fluid" is a good indication that its going to be lighter than a cream texture but still able to contain active ingredients to benefit and protect the skin. Developed for the face and the delicate eye contour area, the Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Light Sensitive Face Fluid Spf50+ UV Face Fluid is an ultra-light daily sun protection that includes six chemical sunscreens which are the following:

Ethylhexyl Salicylate - A UVB sunscreen, whilst also enhancing others in a formulation to boost the SPF in a product. 

Ethylhexyl Triazone - A photo-stable but newer UVB sunscreen. 

 

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine - Broad-spectrum chemical sunscreen that protects against all the UVA & UVB range without breaking down making it photo-stable.  

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane - Protects against UVA but avobenzone can degrade in sunlight, the ingredient above (Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) can help stabilise less stable sunscreens such as this one. 

Drometrizole Trisiloxane - A photo-stable chemical sunscreen that provides UVB and UVA protection.

Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid - A water-soluble sunscreen agent that protects against UVA. 

Presented in a shakeable bottle, the sunscreen can be applied to freshly cleansed skin or slotted into your skincare routine after moisturising but before makeup. The lightweight but hydrating formula features the humectants glycerin and sodium hyaluronate for hydration whilst antioxidant benefits are welcomed by tocopherol and Hydroxyacetophenone to protect against damaging free-radicals. Achieving the feel of soft and smooth skin is helped by the emollients Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, and Diisopropyl Sebacate whilst the dry-down of the sunscreen to stop it feeling too greasy or oily is helped by Diisopropyl Sebacate and mattifying ingredients silica and perlite. The Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Light Sensitive Face Fluid Spf50+ glides over the skin easily on application and absorbs quickly with no white cast, no feeling of oiliness or greasiness, but just protected and hydrated skin! 

Discover the Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Light Sensitive Face Fluid Spf50+ at: Garnier ,Boots ,Amazon or LookFantastic xNeil. 

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.