Naturisimo Go Love Yourself Discovery Box 2023 review

Naturisimo always curates the best beauty boxes in my opinion, and I was very excited to get my hands on their latest edit themed 'Go Love Yourself'. This Discovery Box is a little gift from me to me as it's Valentine's Day! Well, any excuse really...

Here's a rundown of everything that's inside the box which includes eight bestselling green beauty products to help you feel loved and pampered. The contents are worth £90 and you can pick one up whilst stocks last for just £22. This is a one-off purchase, so no subscription is necessary.

Aromatherapy Associates Bath & Shower Oil Support Equilibrium (9ml)

Bring the spa to your bathroom with Aromatherapy Associates Bath & Shower Oil in the bestselling blend called Support Equilibrium. I've been a huge fan of these Bath & Shower Oils for many years and they are a potent mix of essential oils for some serious luxury pampering. This one's great for bringing balance and harmony to wayward hormones with a beautifully sweet and floral scent.

Innersense Create Lift Volumising Foam (70ml)

I first discovered Innersense during the 2020 lockdown (check out my original review here) and I particularly enjoyed using their Dry Shampoo so I was quite curious to try this Volumising Foam when I saw it in the box. A lightweight styler that adds texture, volume, and lift, it sounds absolutely perfect for my tricky fine hair.

Evolve Nightly Renew Cream (30ml)

This brand needs no introduction to my regular readers as I've been using Evolve's skincare for years now! Funnily enough, I don't think I've tried the Nightly Renew Cream before which has been developed as a calming vegan-friendly nighttime treatment for healthy plump skin come the morning. It sounds like a dream and I can't wait to slap it onto my face!

Anatome Relax & Sleep Bath Salts (169g)

I've been obsessed with bath salts lately, and so these Antamome Relax and Sleep Bath Salts are the star of the box for me. Not only do they smell incredible thanks to a blend of Lavender and Rosemary, but I love the luxe glass packaging and the apothecary style design that looks elegant in any bathroom. I'm already eyeing up the full-size jar as we speak..

Dr. Hauschka Rose Nurturing Body Cream (30ml)

As much as I enjoy discovering new-to-me products in these beauty boxes, I equally enjoy being reacquainted with some old much loved favourites and Dr. Hauschka's Rose Nurturing Body Cream is certainly one of those products. The texture is wonderfully rich and luxurious, and the subtle rose fragrance is divine. 

Pai Ressurection Girl Hydrating Mask (20ml)

I'm still using the full-size version of this face mask from one of last year's Naturisimo Discovery Boxes, and this is a fantastic hydrating treatment that would suit most skin types. If your complexion has been feeling dry or tight from the recent cold weather or perhaps your central heating, I highly recommend giving your skin some TLC with this.

Rahua Hydration Hair Mask (22ml)

For hair that's also feeling dry and in need of a little pampering treatment, Rahua's Hydration Hair Mask ticks all the right boxes. This hidden gem helps to tame frizz, smooth your hair and restore it to its former glory after just one use.

ILIA Beauty Limitless Lash Mascara (3g)

Last, but not least, we have a travel-size tube of ILIA Beauty Limitless Lash Mascara. Another luxury green beauty brand favourite of mine, this is a bestselling mascara for a reason! The brush is flexible to allow you to generously coat each and every lash without clumping and it adds lots of lovely length for the most gorgeous fluttery lashes.

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Happy Valentine's Day!

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Currently Loving: August Beauty Faves

As we approach the end of August, I thought I'd get a head start and share some of my recent beauty favourites. This little edit has haircare, skincare, fragrance and an eco-friendly accessory that every bathroom needs.

Innersense I Create Waves* (113ml, £24, link)

Last month, I had the pleasure of introducing you all to luxury natural and organic haircare brand, Innersense (read that post here if you missed it!), and I was lucky enough to be sent their brand new release to try out. I Create Waves is a Pink Himalayan Salt Spray which adds instant texture to any hairstyle and is suitable for all hair types to use. You can also use it to help enhance both natural and styled waves, and unlike some other mainstream hair salt sprays that can leave your locks feeling drier than the Sahara, this one is infused with Aloe Vera to put that essential moisture back into your hair. Just spritz onto dry or damp hair and style as usual - super easy! It smells beautiful too thanks to a natural fragrance of Lavender and Angelica, and luxury fans will love the chic glass bottle.

Mila Simone Azzura Essence Vitamin C Serum + Hyaluronic Acid* (20ml, £20, link)

Everyone should have a high-quality Vitamin C Serum in their skincare routine, especially if your complexion has a tendency to look a bit dull and lacklustre like mine. This gorgeous cruelty-free, vegan, paraben-free serum from Mila Simone is simple but highly effective thanks to a powerhouse of antioxidants which are blended into an oil-free, lightweight formula. Vitamin C is famed for its brightening properties and it also helps to boost collagen production and fend off ageing free radicals so it's a useful all-rounder that most skin types will get on well with. I particularly like this formula as it also features Hyaluronic Acid which is another skincare must-have ingredient that keeps moisture locked in for longer for smoother and plumper skin.

Potion Paris Collection No.1 The Discovery Set* (£19.99, link)

If you're in the market for a new cruelty-free fragrance, you can't go wrong with Potion Paris' Collection No.1 Discovery Set to help you choose your new scent! Presented in a gift box which is filled with seven different samples (2ml spray pumps) to explore, these fragrances can be worn on their own or layered over to create your own bespoke scent. This collection is particularly focused on unashamedly feminine fragrances with lots of heady florals with woody and musky notes and there's also a £20 gift voucher included in the box to redeem off your new favourite full-size bottle. My personal faves from the discovery set are called Jasmine & Patchouli Deception, Amber, Praline & Wood Seduction and Rose, Peony & Wood Temptation, but they are all truly beautiful scents.

PoaPoa Coconut Soap Holder* (£7.95, link)

My vintage china soap dish shattered into a million pieces during lockdown when I managed to knock it off the counter sink and with all the shops being shut at the time, I decided to search for a new one online. Although it's completely different in style to my previous soap dish, I've been completely enamoured with this rustic-looking PoaPoa Coconut Soap Holder from LoveLula. Handmade by skilled artisans in Ghana from a coconut shell, each product is unique, 100% natural and easy to wash and maintain. I think this is such a clever way for a brand to upcycle a 'waste product' (PoaPoa make amazing cold-pressed soaps from coconut oil so these shells come from the production of those) and provide jobs for their local communities at the same time. I will definitely be purchasing more of these to give as gifts for Christmas!

What are your current beauty faves?

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Introducing: Innersense - Organic & Cruelty-Free Luxury Haircare - Hydrating Hair Masque, I Create Finish Hairspray & Refresh Dry Shampoo review

Whether you've fully embraced a lockdown haircut or are eagerly counting down the days to when your favourite hairdresser can fit you into their busy schedules again, many of us are now choosing to invest more time and money into better quality hair care products that we can use at home. It's been a boom for the luxury haircare market and one such brand that is continuing to lead the way is Innersense.

I was introduced to Innersense during May, a time when my hair was in desperate need of some TLC. The lockdown days were beginning to merge into one giant disorientated jumbled mess of sleepless nights and sadly my self-care was not always high up on my list of priorities. So when a parcel from Innersense arrived in the midst of such chaos, it was a breath of fresh air to be able to take some personal time to sort some things out, including my wayward hair.

Innersense is a luxury family-owned business based in California which was founded by two friends who are both beauty professionals. They wanted to create a cruelty-free brand that embodies the best of wellness and beauty by inspiring consumers to make healthier, greener and cleaner choices. Innersense's products use certified organic ingredients which are ethically sourced and harvested, to create formulas that are not only effective but are better for your hair and better for the environment. 

They have a commitment to Beauty Without Compromise which means that their products are free from phthalates, ethoxylates, sulfates, silicones, parabens, propylene, butylene glycol, PEG, MEA, TEA, MIA, EDTA and artificial colourants. The range is a dream come true for beauty fans who love experimenting with luxury hair products and I was thrilled to receive three of Innersense's bestsellers to try out for myself.

 Innersense Hydrating Hair Masque* (118ml, £28, link)

As the lengths and ends of my hair are naturally very dry and frizzy, I'm a huge fan of hair masks and I love to include them in a weekly pampering session at home.  The Innersense Hydrating Hair Masque is packed full of ultra-nourishing organic ingredients such as Shea Butter, Monoi Oil, Flaxseed, Tamanu, Hydrolyzed Quinoa and Coconut Oil to hydrate, repair and strengthen dry and damaged hair, whilst adding lots of lovely shine for a gorgeous swish-worthy finish. 

Depending on how dry and/or damaged your hair is to start with, you can either apply the masque for 5-20 minutes after shampooing, or for a really deep and intensive treatment, you can leave it on overnight. I've tried it both as a 20-minute treatment and as an overnight job, and I would say that the 20-minute option is better if you have fine hair like I do as this is a very rich and moisturising masque so that was enough time for my hair to soak up all of that goodness without overloading it. Dry and thick hair will definitely drink it up overnight though!

Innersense I Create Finish Hairspray* (295ml, £24, link)

Unlike some other green beauty and organic brands which are sometimes a bit lacking in their product ranges, Innersense has a hair styling aid for every situation imaginable. Whether you want to enhance your curls, create beachy waves, add volume or prep for more elaborate hairstyles, Innersense has it all, and their I Create Finish Hairspray is a good place to start.

This is a versatile product which will work well with all hair types and can be used as the finishing touch for any occasion. Most mainstream hairsprays use plastic-derived resins to make the hair 'hold', but Innersense has opted for Organic Honey instead which works as a natural resin alternative. Rice Amino Acids, Aloe, Lavender and Rooibos Tea extracts have also been included in the formula to further strengthen and hydrate delicate strands for fuller and shinier looking hair in one quick spritz.

I must admit that it doesn't perform exactly like a mainstream hairspray, but it does deliver a decent amount of hold without any sticky or stiff residue and it's easy to brush out, so there are no complaints here from my fussy hair.

Innersense Refresh Dry Shampoo* (70ml, £22, link)

I try to only wash my hair once or twice a week so I'm an avid user of dry shampoo to keep it refreshed between these washes. Saying that, this is the first time that I've used a dry shampoo which has a foam-to-powder formula so I found this one quite interesting and novel to try out! 

Innersense's Refresh Dry Shampoo works like magic using a clever combination of Tapioca Starch, Witch Hazel, Hydrolyzed Quinoa and Rice Amino Acids which merge together to create a base that sucks up oil from greasy roots without the need to use any Talc (a dominant and somewhat controversial ingredient in many mainstream dry shampoos). The formula quickly changes from a foam to a light powder once it has dried, eliminating excess oil and impurities, and adding some volume and shine. To apply it, I simply added two pumps of foam to my hands and massaged it directly into my roots and left it to dry. Within a minute or so, it had transformed and I then styled it as usual.

Like all the products I've tried from Innersense, this Dry Shampoo has a gorgeous scent thanks to a relaxing blend of essential oils which help to promote further feelings of wellness, so if this sounds like a brand for you, be sure to check out the full range which is available from Cult Beauty and Innersense Organic Beauty. 

Have you been buying more haircare during lockdown?

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