LoveLula December 2016 Beauty Box

The December beauty box from LoveLula arrived literally a couple of hours ago and I couldn't wait to share what's inside! 

There are 5 products inside, including an exclusive new organic tea range. The overall value of this months box is over £60 which is incredible when it's only £12.50 a month!

You can sign up for January's box here.

 Balm Balm Mandarin Natural Perfume - £22

I have the lavender scent from this brand and love how natural is. At first I didn't really like this scent, but it's really growing on me now. I feel it's more of a summer appropriate scent with all the citrus vibes going on! If you love orange and fruity scents then you definitely need this in your life.

PHB Ethical Beauty Peppermint Handmade Sugar Scrub - £4.95

PHB are one of my favourite organic brands, so I was really happy to see this sugar scrub in this months box! I'm also slightly obsessed with peppermint, so a double win!! 

John Masters Organics 100% Argan Oil - travel size 

If you read my blog then you probably already know that argan oil is one of my favourite oils for my face and hair. This 3ml bottle will be perfect to take with me when I go travelling next year!

Madara Time Miracle Total Renewal Night Cream - £20

I'm always on the look out for a decent night cream. I have to be careful as the ones I've used previously cause me to break out, so I'm really hoping that this one won't do that. It also claims to have 'cell repair bio-complex', so I'm very intrigued to try this and see if my skin changes at all! 

Beauty Brews Poise - Strawberry & Ginger Organic Tea - £11.50

The Beauty Brews teas are actually new to LoveLula which is really exciting! First of all, this tea smells amazing even though it has ginger in it (not a fan ordinarily). It claims to stimulate and refresh, without the need for caffeine. Looking forward to trying this over Christmas! 

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Pacifica Solar Colour Mineral Palette | Review & Swatches

I've been so tempted by this palette for months now, and I finally caved in and got it! It retails at £33.99 and you can get it from LoveLula if you're in the UK. 

So this palette contains 3 cream highlight shades, 1 blush and bronzer and 6 eyeshadows. One of the many things I love about this palette is that it doesn't contain any 'animal ingredients (including carmine, beeswax and lanolin), animal testing, FD&C colors, mineral oil, parabens, phthalates, petroleum, propylene glycol and SLS'. 

Not only is this a great palette, it contains everything you need in one place so it would be great to travel with. As you can see from the swatches below, the pigmentation is incredible, especially for a natural ingredient palette. There's also very little fall out and the shades aren't chalky at all. 

The only thing I don't like is that there are no matte shades, so it's not 100% practical for every day use. But putting that aside, if you love your shimmer shades then this palette is definitely for you! 

 

You can buy this palette here!


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Current Beauty Favourites

Long time no talk! It feels kinda weird sitting down and blogging again, and I of course apologise for the lack of posts. Honestly, I've had so much uni work (I don't get a christmas break) and I've been working extra hours, so I just haven't had the time to blog. Anyway, to get back into it, I thought I would share my current beauty favourites! 

The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer

I'm not entirely sure why there's a little hole in it, but anyway, this is an old favourite of mine! I've been using it nearly every day for the past couple of months and I even prefer it to champagne pop. 

Barry M Flawless Matte Foundation 

As you can probably see, I've recently repurchased this foundation and I absolutely love it! When all else fails, this is my ride or die foundation. And it's only like £5!

NYX Contour Kit

I've hit pan on 2 shades (cry!!!) and again I use it everyday. The shades work perfectly for me and it's an overall great palette. 

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Fun fact, I originally wanted to use up this palette because my ex got it for me... but in all fairness it's a great every day palette and I do really like it now after using it non stop for the past couple of months! 

Physicians Formula Concealer 

I got this concealer when I was in NYC in August and I've been using it ever since. It's great coverage and matches my skin tone perfectly. 

NARS Deep Throat 

Too Faced Justify My Love 

I know both of these companies have parent companies that aren't cruelty free, but there's no denying that these blushers are stunning. I always saved these for special occasions, but I've been using them more recently as they were just sitting in my drawer! 

LoveLula November 2016 Beauty Box

November's beauty box from LoveLula arrived the other day so it's time for another post about what's inside! 

I'm really impressed with this months box and will definitely make use of everything inside. The total value of this box is £50, which includes a face mask, hand cream and more! For just £12.50 a month, this box is a great way to try out new products.

You can sign up here for December's box. 

PHB Ethical Beauty Skin Brighten Gel with Neroli & Immortelle - £13.75

I'm really excited to try this product out! This can be used on the face and body, and claims to brighten and even your skin tone. With the cold and harsh weather, it's important to take extra care of your skin, and this sounds like the perfect product for the job! 

MOA - Magic Organic Apothecary Single Shot Fortifying Green Bath Potion - £2.75

I haven't used this yet but it did leak slightly in the box, so I know it smells amazing! It claims to 'De-stress the mind and relieve aches and pains with this concentrated, revitalising, magical bath potion. An invigorating herbal blend, sure to put the spring back in your step after a long, tiring day.' The perfect product to use after a long day at work I think! 

Humble Natural Beauty Rose & Frankincense Hand Cream - £8.00

First of all, this hand cream smells amazing and I definitely noticed my hands felt softer after just one use. It also contains no parabens or SLS which is very important to me personally. I will definitely be using this hand cream through out the winter months!

Ooh! - Oils of Heaven Organic Argan Moisture Retention Face Oil Travel Size - £9.50

I absolutely love argan oil, so I was very excited to see this in November's box. Again, another product that is great to keep your skin moisturised through out the colder months. I personally don't think you can go wrong with argan oil! 

Madara Hydra Mask - £15

This mask claims to deliver instant and long-lasting hydration, so I'm really excited to try this out! I've only just used up my other Madara Peel Mask, so this came just in time. 

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5 Products to Swap | Environmentally Friendly Lifestyle

Switching over to a zero waste lifestyle can be incredibly daunting, so today's post is all about the products you can easily swap that will put you on the right track to a more environmentally friendly lifestyle (without the scary thought of menstrual cups).

I also did a Zero Waste Starter Kit  post if you're interested in other environmentally friendly products on the market! 

Organyc - Applicator Tampons

I think the majority of my readers are female so it's safe to talk about periods (!!!). Anyway, a menstrual cup is of course the ultimate zero waste thing you can use for your period, but they can take some time to get used to. I'm still struggling with mine so I've found these organically made and biodegradable tampons. They're also not tested on animals (yes, some tampons such as Tampax are tested on animals). These tampons are no more expensive than the Tampax ones, so it's a super easy thing to switch over to.

Organyc - 100% Organic Cotton Buds

I use cotton buds nearly every day to fix my make up, but unfortunately most cotton buds are made with a plastic stick. These are however made with cardboard and are 100% biodegradable and compostable. You get 200 cotton buds for £2.49 which may be slightly more expensive than say Superdrug, but it's worth it to reduce the amount of plastic thrown away.

Preserve Recycled Plastic Eco Friendly Triple Razor

This looks like an ordinary shaver, but actually it's made from recycled yoghurt cups and can then be recycled once you've finished with it. Most shavers just end up in landfill, so this is a great way to start limiting what gets thrown out. 

GK Natural Creations Silky Avocado Shampoo Bar with Rhasoul Clay and Silk 

Ah the controversial shampoo bar. Some swear by it and some hate it. Either way, there's no denying that it's a lot more environmentally friendly than bottled shampoo. There's no plastic in the packaging and one bar will last a lot longer than a bottle of shampoo. I've recently switched over to a shampoo bar and my hair is definitely going through some changes, but I'm hoping it'll soon get used to it. 

PHB Ethical Beauty Ethical Palm Oil Free Lavender Soap

Last but not least, switching over from shower gel to a bar of soap is not only going to reduce the amount of plastic you throw away, but it's also going to save you money. Choose a bar of soap that contains no plastic in it's packaging and you're good to go!! 

All of these products are available at LoveLula AND you can get 15% off the entire site with the code 'FRIDAY'. Win win!!

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