ASOS x Laura Mercier Beauty Box

The newest box to launch with ASOS is a collaboration with Laura Mercier, whom as a brand seem to be very much on demand having launched a box earlier this month with LookFantastic!

The box, which is priced at just £30* states that this gives you a saving of 35%, contains four products from Laura Mercier, all of which are described as being travel sized.

Contents

• Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - described as being a lightweight, oil-free setting powder to set makeup to last all day
• Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour - described as being a creamy, crease and smudge-resistant eyeshadow that can be worn alone for a subtle look, or layered and blended with other eyeshadows for a more intense finish
• Laura Mercier Caviar Mascara - is described as being a volumising mascara that conditions for a clump-free finish
• Laura Mercier Velour Extreme Matte Lipstick - described as being a pigmented matte lipstick that resists cracks or smears and contains conditioning ingredients for comfortable wear.

So as you can see, this box is a great little offering for anyone who is wanting to discover some of the brands best selling products!

Priced at just £30*, you can find this box on sale right now with ASOS right here.

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Aroma Active Laboratories Muscle Recovery Soak

If there is a brand which currently has my full attention, it is Aroma Active Laboratories. Having featured products such as the SOS forehead balm just a few weeks ago, today I am back with the Muscle Recovery Soak.

I love my weekly soaks in the bath, my ‘me time’ which gives me at least a whole hour to myself as I switch off and think of very little, except whatever it might be on the book I am reading. 

The Aroma Active Laboratories Muscle Recovery Soak comes packaged inside a subtle navy blue apothecary-style bottle which looks incredibly luxurious sitting on your bathroom shelf. As with all of the products I have been using within the range, this one has a job to do and for most of it, it will be something we need once in a while.

As the product name states, it is designed to revive a tired achey body that’s overdone itself with the home workout, the extra long walks with our new found freedom or even those hours spent decorating, building flat pack furniture or re-arranging furniture. 

Using a blend of anti-inflammatory ingredients such as:

• turmeric which is said to be useful in preventing and relieving inflammatory and other types of pain.
• rosemary which is known for its ability to help to reduce swelling and puffiness of the skin. Lavender for its soothing and easing effects. marjoram relaxes muscle spasms and tension. It's known for its ability to ease pain and inflammation.
• cinnamon which is known to boost the circulation and aid muscle relaxation, which will help prevent muscle pain. Cinnamon is also and effective anti-inflammatory, helping to ease aching muscles
• ginger to ease discomfort and tension. 
• Arnica’s in there too for its healing properties.

Putting all of these ingredients into one product makes quite the relaxing milky bath and one which does wonders for aching backs and thighs from all those issues mentioned above.

To use, the advice is to pour generously into warm running water and then once in the water inhale the comforting aromas as you soak. A wonderful product which fills the entire house with the most relaxing of fragrances and it is on sale right now, exclusive to Boots for just £15 for 250ml, or you can purchase this soak as part of a bundle which I shared last week as a gift for Father's Day!

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Caudalie Vinosculpt Lift & Firm Body Cream

Caudalie have some pretty amazing products, their Vinopure Clear Skin Purifying Toner is one of my most re-purchased products. The latest addition to their collection is the Vinosculpt Lift and Firm Body Cream*.

 We all know that dehydrated skin leads to a loss of elasticity, which in turn causes the skin to slacken and that often leads to dimples and cellulite, so this cream, which uses that antioxidant-rich grape seed oil to firm and protect, the toning powers of iris extract to smooth dimples, lumps and bumps and with it comes organic Shea butter, to help the skin retain moisture, an essential element for maintaining skin elasticity and keeping it soft and hydrated. Caudalie boast that this cream is designed to work simultaneously on 4 key areas of the body: arms, chest, stomach and buttocks for firmer skin from the first month of use. So quite the claim from Caudalie with this one!

The cream itself has this incredibly luxurious whipped texture which glides onto the skin and absorbs really quickly, all without leaving behind any trace of greasiness on the skin. Once on the skin, there is a delightful scent of Orange Blossom which lingers and is a scent that should definitely be made into a body spray or even a fragrance because it is delightful without being over-powering.

This cream, it is advised, should be applied every morning and evening to clean and dry skin, to the arms, chest, legs and bum massaging it onto the skin in circular motions until it is fully absorbed.

So for a whole month, this is exactly what I did and whilst I can't say I have noticed any difference in the firmness of my skin, what has changed is the smoothness of my skin, particularly on the top of my thighs and across my chest. As this is a 250ml tub of cream, I still have just over half left, which I will continue to use to see if there are changes to to the firmness of my skin and I will update if there is.

Priced at £27, you can find the Caudalie Vinosculpt Lift & Firm Body Cream right here*

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Olixa Kakadu Plum Gummy Facial Cleanser

Previously known as Oilixia, Olixa is back, they’ve rebranded and I’ve been trying out a few of their products, the first one being the Kakadu Plum Gummy Facial Cleanser.

Cleansing is my favourite skincare routine part, it’s the one which gives me the chance to remove everything clinging to my skin, I can stand in front of the mirror and grimace at the change in the waters colour and just get ready to wind down, relax and pick up a book, watch TV or try not to get caught in the cats game of “attack the feet”.

Certified Vegan and Cruelty-free, this Olixa Kaladu Plum Gummy Face Cleanser has the most unique of textures. Imagine your usual cleansing routine starts with a balm which has a melting texture which is just divine on the skin, or you might use an oil, a gel or even something like a Foreo. Well Olixa has created a product which is like nothing I’ve ever used before... if you enjoyed covering your hands with PVA glue and peeling it off, then you’ll love this. Formulated using the Kakadu Plum, said to be the richest known natural source of vitamin C, it works to help shield the skin from the effects of pollution, improve hydration and if that isn’t enough, it also helps to improve your overall skin tone to give that bright and healthy complexion - that much loved glow. Alongside that Kakadu Plum you will find a variety of oils including eucalyptus, roman chamomile, almond, macadamia and apricot, it is naturally antibacterial, calming and highly moisturising.

So on the skin, the texture creates a light suction and it’s job is to help lift off makeup and grime from the skin. To use, the advice is to apply the cleanser to your face, rub it in with your fingertips and then the fun part - use your fingertips or palms again to gently pat the skin, by doing this you create a suction effect that pulls the dirt, grime and debris from your pores, quite a strange yet satisfying feeling. Once you have finished you then grab your muslin cloth, flannel or other choice of cloth which I leave to soak in warm water and then simply massage the skin until it turns to an almost milky consistency and melts away from the skin.

The texture of this cleanser absolutely fascinated me before I used it and even now, I love that sticky feel on the skin and the suction effect as you cleanse your skin. 

Suitable for all skin types, this cleanser can be used both morning and evening. 

The Olixa Kakadu Plum Gummy Facial Cleanser is priced at just £24 here this is such a fun cleanser to use but one which does what it promises to do and doesn’t leave the skin stripped or dehydrated, instead mine has always been soft, smooth and calm

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