Love Lula Beauty Box Review – May 2014

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 Price of the Box is £12.50 including P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 8 samples (No Full Sized Products)
Total value of contents in the box (unable to determine)
http://www.lovelulabeautybox.com/

 This is my first Love Lula Beauty Box and couldn’t wait to discover this as I have heard great things about this box and judging by their previous boxes I was impressed already.

To see the contents of their previous boxes please click here

LoveLula brings together an unparalleled selection of the world’s finest natural and organic beauty products. Thier brands are hand-picked and tested: products are created using only the highest grades of ethically sourced natural and organic ingredients and must be effective, luxurious and guilt-free.

They insist on NO parabens, NO SLS’s and NO animal testing. Beyond this they seek out the most innovative companies and strive to support morally run and environmentally driven businesses.

Upon opening my box I was amazed by all of the  different brands as these were all new to me and definitely made the reviewing process more interesting.

My box included 5 good sized samples , 2 sachet samples and a little vial sample. The box mainly consisted of  Skincare, Body Make-up  and Hair Products this month. A great mix.

1.    Swell Advanced Volumizing Shampoo –  Sample Size 50ml. Full Size 250ml RRP £23.00

This shampoo is for fine thinning hair and boasts a unique root nutrient complex providing nourishment to create visibly thicker, stronger, healthier hair.

This is everything I would of wanted in a bottle of shampoo a few months ago however due to my hair extensions I cannot use any non recommended shampoo on my hair which is a shame as this smells quite refreshing and I love the fact that there is no nasties in the product.

Thankfully the extensions will be coming out in in a month so I will be definitely be using this to restore my natural hair!

2.   Swell Advanced Volumizing Conditioner –  Sample Size 50ml. Full Size 250ml RRP £26.00

This conditioner goes hand in hand with the Shampoo and is from the same volumizing range. This conditioner is nourishing, yet weightless and also protects your colour which is great. It has an amazing detangling ability and luxuriant gloss.

Wow this conditioner sounds fabulous and will definitely be used in conjunction with the shampoo.

3.   Fresh Therapies Natural Nail Polish Remover – Sample Vial and Sachet Sample. Full Size 50ml RRP £8.99 for the bottle and £7.50 for a box of 10 wipes

I never even imagined a nail polish remover to be natural without no chemicals. The smell is usually quite intoxicating and if you ever wanted to hide the fact you’ve just painted your nails its impossible as the chemical smell just lingers.

This natural polish remover is not harmful to you or your nails in anyway. It will not damage the natural oil within your nails. Helping them to remain much more healthy.

EDEN Natural Nail Polish Remover works on all types of nail polish, but is not suitable for polish coating false nails. The natural polish remover is translucent with a fragrant smell which includes a hint of lime for freshness.

I tried this and despite it having no chemicals it did the same job as a  polish remover containing chemicals if not better! It also didn’t smell that bad either however the hint of lime is quite subtle.

The sachet sample I received of the same is in the form of a wipe and will come in useful when traveling or weekends away. I do like the fact that these are in a sachet as this does retain the moisture of the wipes preventing them from drying out.

4. Jane Iredale Just kissed Lip and Cheek Stain – Sample Size. Full Size RRP £15.00

What a cute little lip stain. This is a lip and cheek stain in the form of a lipstick and I received the colour forever pink. What stood out for me straight away was the fact that the colour adjusts to your own chemistry to flatter your skin’s undertone – Magic!

This does look and feel good when it’s first applied however it disappeared way too quickly and didn’t last long. It also left my lips a bit dry despite it’s  moisturising claims. It has a faint strawberry scent which smells nice however that’s the only positive I’m afraid. A shame really as I liked the colour.

5.  PAI Chamomile & Rosehip Calming Day Cream Sample Size 4ml. Full Size 50ml RRP £32.00

PAI are organic masters and high performance saviors of sensitive skin, Pai products are hand-made in the UK, with absolute integrity and meticulous scientific expertise.

Pai Chamomile & Rosehip Calming Day Cream is formulated to soothe and maintain extremely sensitive skin using only the cleanest natural ingredients. The gentle formula helps to quickly calm flare-ups of visible redness and irritation.

Packed full of antioxidants and Omegas 3, 6, 7 & 9, this light silky cream leaves skin hydrated and looking beautifully healthy.

Unfortunately I am reluctant to try this on my face as I am not sure if this would agree with my oily skin.

The reviews on this product are positive on a number of websites and I love their philosophy. They have a fab range of products on their website for all skin concerns.

5.  PAI Camellia and Rose Gentle Hydrating Facial Cleanser– Sample Size 4ml. Full Size 100ml RRP £25.00

This is a gentle cleanser for dry, delicate sensitive skin and combination skin – Yay I can try this one!

This Alcohol and Detergent-free formula maintains the skin’s natural oil balance and it’s hydrating properties leave skin soft and replenished. This is also a dual action eye makeup remover and also removes waterproof mascara.

I will definitely give this a go.

5.  John Masters Organics Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Milk – Sample Sachet. Full Size 236ml RRP £18.00

John Masters Organics luxurious organic body lotion replenishes your skin with a quickly absorbing, delicate blend of milk thistle, aloe vera and essential oils of blood orange and vanilla.

This smelt amazing and is a light weight moisturiser. It moisturised my skin quite well and absorbed quickly without leaving my skin sticky. The staying power of this scent is great it last’s just like perfume and wasn’t overpowering.

My Verdict

Upon opening my box I was amazed by all of the  different brand samples as these were all new to me and definitely made the reviewing process more interesting however I was sad that not even one product was full sized.  However the amount of samples made up for this.  I really enjoyed learning about each of the products and of course the best bit was trying these samples.

My box included 5 good sized samples , 2 sachet samples and a little vial sample totaling an amazing 8 items. The box  consisted of  Skincare, Body, Make-up  and Hair Products this month. A great mix which caters for all their subscribers.

This is in the same price range as the other beauty  boxes and you are getting a completely different experience compared to the others.  I love the fact that this box had a bit of everything but most of all I was pleased to see brands which I had not discovered before. All the products in the Love Lula Beauty Boxes have no nasties.

Love Lula also gave a 20% off promotional code to use on their website on any of their brands and products which is valid for the month.

Overall, a great box this month  with an exceptional number of samples. If you want to discover natural and organic brands this is the box for you.

I am already looking forward to receiving next month’s box.