Love Lula Beauty Box June 2015.

My Love Lula Beauty Box arrived yesterday. Here are my initial thoughts on this month's content. 

I haven't tried anything by Saach Organics before, so am eager to see how these sample perform. Included in June's box are a 50ml sample of their Strengthening Shampoo and the Mint & Rosemary Shampoo. I have had very mixed results in my search for a natural shampoo. I really want to find an affordable cleaner alternative. The shower gel smells amazing and I can't wait to try it.

 

The Super Moisturising Lipbalm by Joik is lovely. It has a gorgeous orange fragrance. I am really pleased with this item. I have had my eye on Joik's cleansing oil and one of their toners and so am very tempted to use my discount on these. 

NatOrigin is another brand which is new to me, so I am pleased to receive these items. Pencil Eyeliners are a staple  for me. This is a nice consistency - not too soft and not too hard and applies well. It does contain beeswax, so isn't suitable for vegans. I am also very impressed with the Hand & Nail Cream, it's light and absorbs well and leaves my hands silky smooth.

 

Balm Balm are one of my favourite brands. I think they make very good quality products at very affordable prices. I have tried their Face Balm in the Rose Geranium and loved it. This is the fragrance free version. The 30ml size lasts a long time, but it is small enough to take on holiday. Happy to try this version

 

June's box is full of really good quality items that I will get a lot of use from, so this is a very good box for me.

Empties May 2015

Time for a review of all the products I have used up in May. As you can probably tell I am really making an effort to use up some of my never ending sample stash. 

One of the two full sizes I have finished is Australian Organics Conditioner For Fine & Limp Hair. This appears to have changed it's name slightly since I bought it. I really liked the fragrance of this and it was very good value for money. It didn't weigh my hair down, but unfortunately it wasn't moisturising enough. I won't be repurchasing this.

 

I really am a huge fan Green People and I really enjoyed using their Intensive Repair Shampoo. It lathers well, left my hair lovely and soft and it smells great too. I want to try their Clarifying vitamin shampoo next.

 

Kneipp Herbal Bath (Balancing Lavender) is one of the nicest bath products I have used in a while. I have ordered the tester set as I couldn't decide which one I wanted to try next.

 

I won't say too much about Bodhi and Birch's Flora De Paridiso Massage & Body Oil as I do have intend to review it shortly. Suffice to say I have bought the full size of this.

 

Aromatherapy Associates feature pretty regularly in my Empties post as I just love their products. This is a deluxe sample of their De-stress Mind Bath & Shower Oil. This is a lovely calming bath oil to use before bed. I have other full sizes I need to use before I can justify buying another fragrance.

 

Cedarwood & Bergamot Body Melt was sadly a limited edition by TEWC. This is absolutely gorgeous. I still have some of the bath oil left, but am rationing it. Once it's gone, it's gone. I hope that they will release this again at Christmas.

Onto my facial products. The other full size product I have finished is Odylique SuperFruit Concentrate. I am really sad to have used this up, as it just does wonders for my skin. I really feel I have had my money's worth as this small bottle lasted absolutely ages. I will buy this again, but really need to use up other serums and oils first.

 

Previously I have really liked the other Dr Hauschka products I have tried, but I am not feeling the love for this Cleansing Cream. I don't know whether I have had a bad sample, I have used it well before it's expiry date, but it just smells off. The smell reminded me of a glass of brandy. Has anyone else had better luck with it?

 

Oh Ren, what have you done? They make such lovely products and then they go and sell out to Unilever. Their Hot cloth Cleanser is lovely, but once I have used up all the Ren products I have I won't buy again.

 

I love Elemental Herbology Facial Glow. This radiance peel really does make my skin glow. I have a couple of these samples in my stash.

 

Madara Detox ultra purifying mud mask has also served me well. Again this makes my skin look fresh and bright. I have another mini stashed too, so don't need to repurchase just yet.