Green Beauty: LoveLula Beauty Box - September 2021 review

With a combined value of £58, September's LoveLula Beauty Box offers excellent value for money and serves as an introduction to a range of both affordable and luxury green beauty brands. Everything included in this subscription box is also guaranteed to be cruelty-free, so if you're fed up with other beauty boxes not meeting your ethical standards, why not give LoveLula a go instead?

Here's a rundown of what's inside this month's box!

Ere Perez Cacao Lip Colour in Sway (RRP £23.50)

As a makeup junkie, I always love discovering new makeup in subscription boxes so I was delighted to stumble across this beautiful tinted lip conditioner from Ere Perez's Cacao Lip Colour range. Featuring an ultra-hydrating formula of Cacao Butter and Castor Oil, this vegan-friendly lippy softens dry lips and adds a sheer coverage of colour, all wrapped in gorgeous sleek packaging.

Glossworks Cuticle Balm (RRP £12)

A new product release from one of LoveLula's exclusive brands, Glossworks, this Cuticle Balm is the perfect addition to your daily pampering routine, especially as we head into the colder months. Made from only natural ingredients, a tiny amount is all you need to use for nourished and softer cuticles. Top tip: keep it on your bedside table next to your hand cream so you remember to apply it every night.

Ayumi Sandalwood & Cocoa Butter Face Cream (RRP £6.99)

Suitable for dry and sensitive skin types, Ayumi's Sandalwood & Cocoa Butter Face Cream is another great product to help prepare your skin for Autumn. Featuring key natural ingredients such as Sea Kelp, Aloe Vera, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Sage and Jasmine essential oils, it not only gives your skin all the hydration that it requires, but adds a sense of calm to your day through its natural fragrance.

Mádara Total Renewal Night Cream (travel size)

The last product in this month's LoveLula Beauty Box is a travel size of one of Mádara's bestsellers, their Total Renewal Night Cream. It has the most beautiful rich and silky texture which sinks into the skin immediately and gets to work overnight to repair and recharge your complexion for smoother and more radiant skin come the morning. 

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Spring Beauty: 5 Green Beauty Products To Try This Month

Need a Spring Beauty pick me up? Here are some of my current favourites from the green beauty world to freshen up your daily routine.

 Bright Nails & A Greener Nail Polish Remover

Spring and Summer are my favourite seasons of the year, and I love embracing all of the brighter colours for my nails. There are so many new collections that have launched from countless nail polish brands recently, but one particular shade that has caught my eye is Glossworks in Last Mango In Paris* (9ml, £12, link). Exclusive to LoveLula, Glossworks is a cruelty-free and vegan-friendly range of nail polishes which all have a glossy, gel-like finish. Everything has a 9-free formula so they are free from the main 'nasties' such as Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, Paraben, Xylene, Ethyl Tosylamide and Lead. I absolutely love this bright orange shade that really 'pops' against a tan and it looks great on toes too.

I'm often asked about more 'natural' nail polish removers and one of the best that I've tried is Benecos Natural Nail Polish Remover* (125ml, £5.95, link) which is acetone-free and features BDIH certified essential oils for a more citrusy fragrance. It removes nail polish just as well as mainstream brands and being acetone-free, it doesn't dry out or weaken your nails.

 Treat Yourself To A Luxury And Organic Face Cream For Sensitive & Mature Skin

If you're a die-hard fan of K-Beauty but don't want to compromise your organic and ethical standards, CHOBS is a fantastic brand to look out for. Based in South Korea, CHOBS stands for Charm & Health Organic Beauty Store, and as the name suggests, its specialism is in natural and organic skincare with everything being Ecocert certified, vegan and cruelty-free. I highly recommend their Sheet Masks for a quick pampering treat, though for something that's going to benefit your skin more in the long run, their moisturisers are a must-try. 

I've been enjoying using CHOBS Organic Moringa Total Cream* (£49, 50ml, link) over the past couple of weeks, as it's packed full of beneficial organic ingredients such as Moringa Leaf extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water and Sunflower Seed Oil. This Total Cream has a beautifully rich, yet easily absorbed texture which feels ultra-hydrating on the skin, and it works incredibly well underneath makeup to create a smooth base, so I've been using it as my main morning moisturiser. It leaves my skin feeling soft, nourished and plumped up - I'd recommend it for sensitive and mature skin types as it's brilliant for smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles.

Try A New Green Beauty Brand

AYAN are a new green beauty brand that I've recently been introduced to, and I've been impressed by their simple natural formulas that effortlessly fit into my daily routine, as well as their affordable prices. Their commitment to high-performance natural skincare ensures that all of their products are made without any fillers, thickeners, harmful preservatives, genetically-modified and animal-derived ingredients, synthetic chemicals and fragrances or colourants, and they use locally sourced ingredients where possible.

Being based in Bulgaria, AYAN uses two of the country's most popular and well-loved natural offerings; Lavender and Rose Oil. Their Multi-Lavender Butter* (100ml, £14.99, link) is a deliciously thick and luxurious multi-purpose moisturiser with a glorious whipped butter texture and a divine natural Lavender scent. Made from a blend of Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Macadamia Oil, Beeswax and Vitamin E, this moisturiser is further infused with pure Organic Lavender Oil sourced from AYAN's very own Lavender fields for a super-hydrating and soothing skincare treat. Apply it to dry hands and feet, or slather it all over your body after a bath or shower for baby-soft skin.

Rose fans will adore AYAN Rosa Damascena Organic Bulgarian Rose Water* (200ml, £11.99, link); a 100% pure and organic product that's made from simply steaming and carefully distilling Rose Essential Oil with nothing else added. Not only is it amazing for soothing and calming irritated and dry skin as a toner in your skincare routine, but you can also apply it to your scalp to help regulate sebum and promote healthy hair growth - how awesome is that?!

All products featured are available from LoveLula.com

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Green Beauty: LoveLula Beauty Box - April 2019 review

I hope everyone had a good Easter! I've been catching up with a couple of my monthly beauty subscription boxes and wanted to share the contents of one of my faves from LoveLula.

If you haven't heard of LoveLula before, they're a natural and organic online retailer who specialises in all aspects of green beauty shopping. They offer a monthly beauty box subscription where all of the products fit in with their ethics, so everything is cruelty-free with no parabens and no SLS.

Curious to find out more? Here's what's inside this month's box!

Dr Botanicals Lemon Superfood All-in-One Rescue Butter (RRP £19)

With the Summer holidays coming up, multi-purpose products are brilliant for popping into your travel bag and this bright yellow tube of moisturising goodness from Dr Botanicals is a must-have! The Lemon Superfood All-in-One Rescue Butter is a super-thick balm that can be applied to lips, elbows, heels, face, body - anywhere that is feeling very dry and in need of some hydrating TLC. A little goes a long way so this tube will last a good while.

Alteya Organic Bulgarian Chamomile Water (RRP £7.95)

Packaged in an amber glass bottle, Alteya Organic's Bulgarian Chamomile Water is a beautiful product for the warmer months ahead and the perfect way to refresh and hydrate the skin. It helps to soothe, tone, revitalise and brighten your complexion with just a quick spritz and works well with Alteya's other skincare products, some of which I've reviewed in the past here.

Gallinée Body Milk (RRP £28)

Worth £28 on its own, LoveLula have included another full-size product in this month's box with Gallinée's Body Milk - a 94% natural body moisturiser that's infused with probiotics to keep skin smooth, soft and supple for longer. I've used this in the past and loved it so I'm very happy to have another bottle in my skincare collection.

Glossworks Nail Polish in Raspberry Parade (RRP £12)

The last main product is by Glossworks and this shade Raspberry Parade is from their brand new Spring collection. It boasts a 9-free formula which delivers a high shine glossy finish, and this juicy pink colour looks amazing on toes!

To round off the box, there are also two samples from Kimberly Sayer to try; the Gentle Face Cleanser and the Restore Anti-Ageing Cream.

LoveLula Beauty Box* is a monthly subscription box priced at £13.95 with free postage in the UK. Visit lovelula.com to find out more.

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Green Beauty: LoveLula Beauty Box - December 2018 review

The final LoveLula beauty box for the year arrived last week and it's packed full of green beauty pampering goodies, just in time for the Christmas break! The contents of the box are worth £60, so let's jump right in and see what's inside for December.

 Kathleen Natural Sensual Rose Bubble Bath & Shower Gel (RRP £18)

One of the best things about the Christmas holidays is that extra time to indulge in a long hot bath (ideally with a good book and glass of wine - that's my idea of heaven), and this luxury Bubble Bath from Kathleen Natural will be such a pleasure to use. I received the Sensual Rose scent in my box which I'm so happy about as I was running low on some of my favourite rose-scented bath treats, so I'm looking forward to jumping into the tub with this one instead. No bath? Don't worry, it also doubles up as a Shower Gel so everyone can try it out.

 Hairy Jayne Hair Perfume in Floral (30ml travel size - full-size retails for £22)

For hair, there's a beautiful Hair Perfume from Hairy Jayne in a handy travel size bottle. I've actually tried this before in the past and absolutely loved it because they smell amazing and fresh, plus you can use it as a heat protector, shine enhancer and frizz-tamer, so it's a pretty awesome multi-purpose product! A little goes a long way too, especially if you have fine hair like mine. They do a range of scents and this one is Floral which is a lovely mix of Geranium, Bergamot and Vanilla. 

 Seascape Island Apothecary Hand & Nail Cream in Refresh (RRP £10)

You can never have enough hand cream at this time of the year and this one from Seascape Island Apothecary has won the 'Best Everyday Hand Cream' in the Beauty Shortlist Awards. It has a lovely nourishing texture thanks to key ingredients such as Shea Butter, Olive Oil and Beeswax, and sinks into the skin quickly without being sticky or feeling greasy afterwards. A must-try if your hands are feeling dry this Winter.

Glossworks Nail Polishes in Ruby On Nails & Silver Bullet (RRP £12 each)

I was hoping for something makeup related in the December box and LoveLula delivered with these two gorgeous festive Nail Polishes from their popular Glossworks range. They are cruelty-free, vegan-friendly and feature a 9-free formula (so there's no Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, Parabens, Xylene, Ethyl Tosylamide or Lead) with a high-shine glossy finish - what more could you want?! 

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Green Beauty: LoveLula Beauty Box - March 2018 review

I've always found the LoveLula subscription boxes to be one of the best in terms of quality and generally good consistency month-to-month, but they've really managed to set an even higher standard with March's box!

Here's what I found inside this month:-

Laidbare Guess My Age Anti-Ageing Treatment Cream (full size, RRP £9.99)

Laidbare are a fantastic affordable natural skincare brand and their Guess My Age moisturiser is one of my mum's favourite anti-ageing creams. In fact, she'd just run out of her pot when the box arrived last week, so I couldn't wait to give her a new one! This moisturiser has been specially formulated for mature skin and works to strengthen the bonds between the skin's layers to create a more younger looking and lifted complexion. 

Sukin Purifying Shampoo & Nourishing Conditioner (50ml travel sizes, full size retails for £9.95 & £7.95)

I've been eyeing up Sukin's haircare recently after reading a couple of positive reviews online, so I was pleased to see two generous travel size tubes from them in this month's box. I received the Purifying Shampoo which is perfect for my oily scalp, and the Nourishing Conditioner, which again is ideal for my drier lengths and ends. I've only tried them twice so far, but I really like how soft they make my hair feel! Both of these are free from sulphates and parabens.

FOM Hydra Bright Night Complex (10ml travel size, full size retails for £79)

I've tried a couple of products from FOM and find them a little hit and miss for my skin type, but I've been enjoying trying out this Hydra Bright Night Complex which is a brightening and hydrating serum treatment. It absorbs into the skin beautifully, plays nicely underneath other products and has been a wonderful addition to my evening skincare routine. My skin feels smoother and more plumped up after just a week's worth of usage. The full size is pretty expensive though!

Glossworks Nail Polish in Come Clay With Me (full size, RRP £12)

Easy to wear neutral nail polishes are my favourites in Spring and this shade called Come Clay With Me from Glossworks is absolutely gorgeous. It applies smoothly in just two coats for a gel-like level of coverage and has a lovely shiny finish, plus it's 9-free which is great to see. Sadly though, it's not the longest lasting, but I don't mind too much as the colour is so beautiful.

Elsa's Natural Deodorant in Ocean (full size, RRP £10)

The last product is a full-size Elsa's Deodorant and if you saw my feature on them last month (check it out here if you missed it), you'll know that these are amazing! They are hands down the best natural deodorants that I've tried so far and I'm thrilled that LoveLula have included them in their box for subscribers to try out!

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Green Beauty: LoveLula Beauty Box - October 2017 review

This month, LoveLula has delivered an excellent box of green beauty goodies which includes a good mix of skincare and makeup. Want to take a closer look at the contents? Let's jump right in!

 Greenfrog Botanic Soapberry Bodywash in Geranium & Peppermint (100ml travel size, RRP £3.90)

Winner of an Editor's Choice Award at this year's Beauty Shortlist Awards, this Soapberry Bodywash from Greenfrog Botanic contains a moisturising formula that's infused with Organic Aloe Vera to be kind to the skin. I've tried a couple of products from Greenfrog before and this is definitely one of my favourites because the Geranium & Peppermint scent is so zingy and refreshing. Perfect for those upcoming cold and dark mornings when you need all the help that you can get to wake up!

 PHB Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow in Almond (RRP £9.95) and Eyeshadow Brush (RRP £7.95)

Through the LoveLula beauty boxes, I've discovered many gems from PHB, so I was pleased to see another two makeup items from them this month. The Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow in the shade Almond, is a beautiful satin cream with light golden tones which I've been enjoying using as an inner corner eye highlight and as a cheekbone highlight for a little subtle glow. It feels creamy to the touch and blends easily, imparting a natural looking sheen that's suitable for everyday wear. 

The Eyeshadow Brush has high quality, cruelty-free, synthetic bristles that are soft and tapered to an angle for precise blending. This allows the brush to get into the crease which makes it ideal for creating a quick and easy sultry smokey eye, and it's equally as good for packing on shadow all over the lid. A nice addition to my brush collection and ideal for makeup beginners to play with.

 Ooh! Natural Tamanu Rejuvenating Face Oil (15ml travel size, RRP £9.50)

One of the latest additions to the popular Ooh! Oils Of Heaven range (check out my feature on those here), is this Tamanu Rejuvenating Face Oil. Made from 100% Tamanu Oil, Tamanu is rich in Omega 6 and Omega 9, so it's a highly effective moisturiser for all skin types, and great for boosting dull or dehydrated complexions. The dark green colour is a little strange and swampy, and the scent is oddly nutty with strong hints of spice, but trust me - you need to try it! 2-3 drops is all you need for a hydrating evening facial oil which is perfect for this time of the year, and it makes your skin look so much healthier and brighter in the morning.

Glossworks Nail & Cuticle Oil (RRP £12)

The final product in this month's LoveLula beauty box is a Nail & Cuticle Oil from Glossworks (who I wrote about recently here). This multi-purpose oil is packed full of antioxidants such as Vitamins A, D & E from the Avocado Oil formula, which helps to soften dry and cracked cuticles, and strengthen weak and brittle nails. A must try for anyone who enjoys doing their manicures at home!

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Introducing: GLOSSWORKS - 9-Free Nail Polish & Nail Care

GLOSSWORKS are one of the latest brands to pop up on LoveLula and their launch means that it's now easier than ever before, to find nail polishes which are free from the main toxins that many beauty fans are actively avoiding.

Currently, the GLOSSWORKS range is home to 12 shades of nail polish (with more on the way!), and they also have several nail care products which include base coats, top coats, cuticle oils and a nail polish remover. The whole line is cruelty-free, suitable for vegans and the 9-free formulas mean that there's no Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, Paraben, Xylene, Ethyl Tosylamide or Lead, in any of their products.

I was first introduced to the brand via LoveLula's brilliant beauty box which is one of my favourite natural and organic subscription boxes on the market here in the UK. Since then, I've been testing out some of their other products to give you a little overview of what GLOSSWORKS has to offer. 

GLOSSWORKS 3-in-1* (9ml, £12, link)

For an easy manicure to do at home, a good quality base and top coat is essential, but why not try combining the two? This multifunctional 3-in-1 product serves as a base coat, top coat and as a nail hardener and delivers wonderful long lasting shine. It dries relatively quickly and helps to prevent staining and chipping so that your new mani looks good and stays on for longer.

GLOSSWORKS Nail Polish in Name Of The Rose* (9ml, £12, link)

If you're after a new hot pink for your nail polish collection, Name Of The Rose is the shade to pick up! I've been wearing this on my toes for what seems like all Summer and it looks equally as pretty on the nails as well. The 9-free formula is fantastic as it glides on smoothly in two easy coats and has a gorgeous gel-like finish to it. I did experience some minor chipping after two days when I wore this on its own, but you can usually get an extra day or so if you use a top coat or the 3-in-1 with it.

GLOSSWORKS Nail Polish in Tanfastic Nude* (9ml, £12, link)

Although there are a couple of bright shades available, this collection is currently a slice of heaven for anyone who loves their more natural looking pale pinks and neutrals. One of my favourites for everyday wear is Tanfastic Nude, a creamy tan nude shade that sometimes looks a little grey or pink in different lights. It's one of those shades that seems to go with everything and again, the 9-free formula was a dream to apply in just two coats.

GLOSSWORKS Nail Polish Remover* (100ml, £12, link)

Lastly, I wanted to give a quick mention to their nail polish remover as it can be difficult to sometimes find a decent quality nail polish remover that's kinder to nails. This one is acetone-free and is enriched with Argan Oil and Vitamin E to be gentle on the nails, whilst swiftly removing all traces of nail polish. Heads up though - it does mostly smell like regular nail polish remover, but has a hint of grape fragrance so it's not as bad as some others.

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Beauty Box: LoveLula Beauty Box - August 2017 review

After seeing a couple of spoilers, I was excited to receive this month's LoveLula Beauty Box as it contains some new, just launched products and tea!

Here's what I found inside August's box:-

 PHB Natural & Organic Eye Liner in Brown (full size, RRP £10.95)

Last month, LoveLula included a fantastic mascara from PHB (reviewed here), and this month they've added a full-size eyeliner pencil from the brand. This is the product that I'm the least excited about in the box as I don't tend to use brown eyeliner very often, so I'll be passing this onto my mum who will get more use out of it than I will.

 Balm Balm Organic Chamomile Floral Water Hydrosol (30ml travel size, RRP £8.50)

You guys know how much I love multi-purpose products, and this Chamomile Floral Water Hydrosol from Balm Balm is totally up my street! You can use it as a facial toner mist, a soothing spray for irritated skin areas all over the body, and as a relaxing spritz for pillows and linens. It's 100% natural and kind enough to use on a baby.

Glossworks Nail Polish in Name Of The Rose and 3-in1 (full sizes, £12 each)

Recently launched on LoveLula is the brand new range of Glossworks nail products and I was really excited to try these out as they're vegan-friendly, cruelty-free and have a 9-free formula (they're free from Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Toluene, DBP, Camphor, Paraben, Xylene, Ethyl Tosylamide and Lead). 

The 3-in-1 is a base coat, top coat and hardener product and the nail polish that I received is in the shade 'Name Of The Rose', which as you can see, is a beautiful hot pink shade that's perfect for Summer. This nail polish applied smoothly in two coats and has a lovely gel-like finish and shine to it.

Beauty Brews Verve Organic Rooibos & Orange Tea (full size, RRP £9.50)

Lastly, I found a tin of Beauty Brews Organic Tea in Verve - a Rooibos and Orange blend. I absolutely love the Beauty Brews loose leaf teas and have reviewed them in the past here, but this is the first time that I've tried the Verve flavour. This is a really delicious and tasty tea with strong fruity notes of Orange, Apple and Blackberry, in a Rooibos base. Yum!

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