Summer Beauty | Naturisimo - The Clean Beauty Travels Discovery Box - 2023 review

Clean beauty fans! The latest Naturisimo discovery box edit is an absolute steal and packed full of summer-friendly skincare that is simply perfect for your next holiday or weekend trip away. Worth £103, this Limited Edition selection features cruelty-free brand favourites such as REN and Indie Lee, and retails for just £24, whilst stocks last.

The Naturisimo Discovery Boxes are released as a one-off purchase (no subscription necessary) every month and each one has a different theme.  The last one that I bought was the Go Love Yourself Box which was a gorgeous pampering treat for Valentine's Day, and I'm a huge fan of their hugely popular Makeup Discovery Boxes which always sells out so fast!

Don't just take my word for it though; here's a rundown of everything that's inside the Clean Beauty Travels Discovery Box so that you can judge it for yourselves!

Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser (travel size)

First up, you should always start off your skincare routine with a cleanser, and what better one to opt for than Indie Lee's bestselling Brightening Cleanser? This lush gel cleanser is packed full of antioxidants to brighten your complexion and it's perfect for the hot and sticky summer months. It also has a gorgeous texture that simply melts away all traces of makeup and impurities.

Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream (travel size)

I've used Balance Me's Wonder Eye Cream on and off for years and I'd have to rank it as one of my top 3 favourite eye creams of all time. Brilliant for gently brightening up the delicate undereye area, it goes on smoothly so concealer applies like a dream on top. And for my fellow hayfever sufferers, it's fantastic for de-puffing puffy eyes.

REN Global Protection Day Cream (full size)

Worth £42 on its own, this full-size of REN's Global Protection Day Cream is the undisputed star of the box and like the Balance Me Eye Cream above, it's another product that I have enjoyed using over the years. It's incredibly rare to find a face cream that works for all skin types, but somehow REN has managed to create an amazing 'fits all' formula here that keeps everyone's skin healthy and hydrated.

Everyday Humans Resting Beach Face SPF 30 Serum (travel size)

A new-to-me brand, Everyday Humans have been getting a lot of hype online recently for their Resting Beach Face SPF 30 Serum and here you can try it for yourselves! Sunscreen serums are a fab alternative for those who hate the feeling of thick or sticky SPFs as it feels almost weightless and sinks into the skin quickly without any greasy feeling. 

Madara Age-Defying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 (travel size)

Tinted sunscreens have come on leaps and bounds in the clean beauty world, so if you're the kind of person who loves that fresh 'no-makeup makeup' look, Madara's Age-Defying Face Sunscreen SPF 30 is the one for you. This mineral SPF protects against UVA and UVB rays and the tinted shade ensures that you don't have any problems with the common white cast that's associated with most sunscreens, making it ideal for all your holiday selfies.

Coola Makeup Setting Spray SPF 30 (travel size)

OK, so we all know the importance of reapplying sunscreen every two hours whilst we're out and about, but in all honesty, how many of us actually do this? Fret not though because Coola Makeup Setting Spray SPF 30 has your back! This ultra-handy handbag-sized spray allows you to top up throughout the day to make sure that your skin is fully protected without you having to reapply your makeup.

Aromatherapy Associates Revive Bath & Shower Oil (travel size)

Treat yourself to some serious luxury pampering whilst you're away with this mini Aromatherapy Associates Revive Bath & Shower Oil. Regular readers will know that I'm a huge fan of these bath oils and have been using them since forever so I was thrilled to have another travel-size bottle to add to my stash. No bath in your hotel room? Don't worry, you can use this in the shower; just apply it directly to your body, breathe in that beautiful natural scent, and rinse off.

Rahua Enchanted Island Shampoo & Conditioner (travel size)

Last, but not least, there's a travel-size duo of Rahua Enchanted Island Shampoo & Conditioner to complete your beauty carry-on bag. I love Rahua haircare and I haven't tried out this new Enchanted Island range yet so I'm looking forward to giving these a go on my next weekend away. Formulated without any nasties such as silicones or sulfates, they promise to leave your hair luxuriously soft and shiny.

Naturisimo Clean Beauty Travels Discovery Box retails for £24 whilst stocks last - grab yours today at naturisimo.com

Will you be treating yourself to one of these?

Read more

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.

Buy yours now exclusively at naturisimo.com

Happy Valentine's Day!

Read more

Beauty Empties: Products I've Used Up

 

What better way to start the New Year than with an Empties post? It's always satisfying to clear the clutter so let's start in the bathroom! Here are all the beauty products that I've finished recently and my thoughts on which ones I'll be repurchasing again in the future.

Leaf People Neroli & Vanilla Body Serum Oil* (reviewed here)

I first came across Leaf People when I judged this same Body Oil in the Cert Clean Beauty Awards. The USA brand was kind enough to send me a little thank-you package after the event and I've loved their Neroli & Vanilla Body Serum Oil ever since. With a rich but light texture, this oil is great for a relaxing self-care massage and pampering session, especially after a long hot bath, and the Neroli and Vanilla fragrance is gorgeous, to say the least. Repurchase? I can't find a UK stockist, unfortunately, but I would definitely pick it up again if I saw it over here.

Beauty Cleanse Cabbage + Cranberry + Hemp Anti-Pollution Deep Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover* (reviewed here)

The name is ridiculously long I know, but this is a proper indie beauty gem! It's packed full of antioxidants and has a luxury oil-to-milk, fragrance-free formula that just dissolves all traces of waterproof makeup, pollution, SPF, and daily grime, in a matter of seconds. I find it's so effective that you only need the tiniest amount which means this glass bottle lasts for months. Repurchase? Yes.  

Rahua Classic Shampoo* (reviewed here)

I've used Rahua's Classic Shampoo on and off for years, and it's one of those luxury haircare products that I only tend to buy when it's on offer due to how expensive it is. The Classic formula is brilliant for fine hair as it adds strength to the follicles without weighing everything down, plus it's safe to use for colour-treated locks too. Is it worth the price tag? This is something that I constantly um and ah about! Repurchase? Maybe if I see a good coupon code to use with it.

Terre Verdi AcquaDiRosa Balancing Mist* (travel size, reviewed here)

This is basically a fancy high-end, organic Rose Floral Water. Straight up and 100% pure, it's perfect for calming any redness and inflammation in your complexion, so lends itself well to those who have troublesome skin types that are prone to breakouts and irritation. Repurchase? As much as I enjoyed using it, it's not a unique product so I would probably shop around for a cheaper (but still organic) version.

Naobay Detox Illuminating Micellar Water (travel size)

Found in a beauty subscription box, Naobay's Detox Micellar Water is gentle but effective at removing makeup, including stubborn waterproof mascaras which is what I primarily use micellar waters for. Repurchase? Sadly this appears to have been discontinued :( 

Monpure Clarifying Scalp Scrub (travel size)

Another beauty box discovery that I was very excited to try out as a lot of people rave about this. However, I found it really difficult to wash out of my hair as it has a very thick, shea butter-rich formula with loads of jojoba beads. Repurchase? Not for me.

Burt's Bees Lip Balm in Cucumber Mint

You can't go wrong with a Burt's Bees Lip Balm and I've been buying them for years. By this point, they have become a beauty staple of mine and I must have tried all the different flavours that they do; Cucumber Mint is as refreshing as it sounds. Repurchase? Yes.

Green People CV Age Defy+ Cell Enrich Facial Oil* (travel size)

Green People's best range is their Age Defy line by their founder, Cha Vøhtz. This Cell Enrich Facial Oil is a really good find and has lots of nutrients to feed your skin everything that it needs to glow. If you're looking to nvest in a new facial oil this year, I highly recommend this one. Repurchase? Yes.

What beauty products have you used up recently?

Read more

Budget Beauty: Naturisimo Haircare Heroes Discovery Box review

Hot on the heels of last month's skincare themed box (reviewed here), Naturisimo have today released their latest limited edition Discovery beauty box, which features a luxury range of eco-friendly haircare products. Let's see what's inside! 

Read more

December Empties

I have a crazy amount of empties this month, due to using up a lot of the contents of my travel bag over Christmas. Here's what I've used up and whether I would buy them again:-





Cowshed Grumpy Cow Uplifting Bath & Shower Gel - this has been in my travel bag since Summer and it reminds me of a subtle version of Lush's Happy Hippy. It has a delicate citrusy scent and is made with essential oils of red mandarin, petitigrain and grapefruit. Repurchase? Maybe - I like it, but I like Happy Hippy more. Lush Vanilla Dee-Lite Body Lotion - another item that I've had lingering in the bag since Summer. It's OK, but definitely a light spring/summer time only body moisturiser for me. Repurchase? Probably not. The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Body Scrub - I got this in a gift set for Christmas and have wanted to try it for ages, but I was a bit disappointed with it. I like the scent but prefer my scrubs to be tougher than this. Repurchase? No.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Day Cream - No idea why this was in the travel bag because I love it! One of my all time favourite face moisturisers and one that is frequently half price or on offer a lot. Repurchase? Yes! Lush Curly Wurly Absolutely Gorgeous Coconut & Vanilla Conditioning Shampoo - I have a serious love/hate relationship with this shampoo. Pros: my hair seems to love it and it makes it incredibly soft. Cons: the little pieces of coconut are just too much of a PAIN to wash out of my medium length/thick hair. Repurchase? Sadly no, I don't want to take half an hour every time I want to wash my hair! Lush Cupcake Fresh Face Mask - Love this so much, absolutely perfect for my oily/combination skin and makes it feel so clean and clear. Repurchase? Definitely.





OPI RapiDry Top Coat - This was from a minis set, it's OK but nowhere near as good as Seche Vite. Repurchase? No. Clinique All About Eyes Rich - I've used the regular version of this for nearly two years and switched to this one when I received it in a giftset for my birthday. It's thicker than the regular one so I've only ever used it at night before going to bed. Repurchase? No, I think I'll stick to the normal one. bareMinerals Flawless Defintion Mascara in Black - a fantastic mascara that I featured in a Favourites post a while ago. Repurchase? Yes.

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin - another product that I love, I've used the normal UDPP for years and switched to this when it came out. It's nice enough to wear on its own and have a gorgeous subtle gold shimmer tone to it. Repurchase? Yes. Rahua Voluminous Shampoo & Conditioner - I was excited to try these out after receiving them in a Boudoir Prive box. They were nice enough to use but I didn't really notice that much difference to my hair. Repurchase? No. Deborah Lippmann The Stripper To Go Nail Lacquer Remover Mitt - From this month's Glossybox, I had high hopes for this but found it really annoying to use. The mitt is absolutely soaked in nail polish remover when you remove it from the sachet and as I was using it, the excess fluid got all over my hands and it STINKS! Plus, it only removed about six nails worth of polish before drying up and becoming unusable. Rubbish! Repurchase? Hell no.

What beauty products have you used up this month?

Read more

Boudoir Prive - November 2011

Finally managed to rescue my Boudoir Prive box from Royal Mail, so here's what was in my November box:-



(1) Dead Sea Spa Magik Silky Smooth Body Lotion, 50ml travel size (full size 350ml - £7.70) - "this creamy and silky body lotion will leave your skin feeling deeply hydrated and nourished. It aims to improve elasticity whilst soothing and preventing dryness." This has a nice clean scent to it and does what it promises to do, a simple yet effective body lotion.



(2) Korres Wild Rose 24 Hour Moisturiser, 10ml sample (full size 40ml - £19) - "a 24 hour moisturising and brightening cream. The Wild Rose oil is a natural source of vitamin C and helps repair fine lines and uneven skintone." I have seen lots of great reviews for this and I've loved everything I've tried from Korres so this is a great sample for me to try before considering to buy the full size pot.



(3) Rahua Voluminous Shampoo and Conditioner, 2 x 10ml sachets & 2 x 8ml sachets (full size 275ml - £27/£28.50) - "create thick, glossy and bouncy hair with this 100% natural voluminous shampoo and conditioner. The lemongrass and green tea remove excess oils from the hair, whilst jojoba adds moisture and nourishment." Interested to try these, they sound amazing. I haven't had the best experiences with all natural haircare in the past so I'm hoping these will work for me.



(4) Vinies Ayurveda's Soul Luminous Skin Mask, 2 x 15g sample pots (full size 40g - £32.85) - "as featured on vogue.co.uk, enhance your complexion with gentle exfoliating and natural skin brightening ingredients to keep your skin glowing all day." I know what you're thinking and I thought it too, it's not the most appealing product I've seen! Erm yeah.... it smells really weird too. I'll try it, luckily you only need to leave it on for 3-5 mins!




(5) Studiomakeup Rich Hydration Lipstick in Tender Pink, full size (£12.25) - Not really my colour, but if you like nicely pigmented frosty pinks then you'll probably love this. The packaging is very sleek and has a cute click mechanism.

Summary: I know a lot of people don't like Boudoir Prive, but for me personally I really like them, especially the general quality of the items included. They always have products in their boxes that I want to try and will use, and I'm SO happy that this box doesn't have perfume samples in it!

Read more