Platinum Jubilee Beauty Kings and Queens TOYL Box

The June Edition of the TOYL Beauty Box has arrived and it is simply brilliant. Aptly titled the Platinum Jubilee Beauty Kings and Queens Edition, this month is all about, if you hadn’t guessed from the title, the Kings and Queens of the beauty world.

Every month I rave about these boxes because they are simply brilliant and you can see why I love them right here. For me, a beauty box is about discovering brands that you might not ordinarily try or come across. TOYL is exactly that kind of box and there is always a brand to discover.

This months box features six products from some of the biggest names and here they are.

Starting with Dr Murad and the Intense Recovery Cream (£69). For anyone who reads my blog, you will know that I am a huge fan of the brand and this cream is incredible.

Designed to be comforting for the skin, this Intensive Recovery Cream is ideal for the face and around the eyes to help reduce the visible signs of stress-induced ageing and redness. Using Microalgae Extract, which targets the appearance of fine lines, helping to smooth the look of these signs of stress and tension. It also encourages your skin to naturally recover from dryness while working to relieve redness for a seemingly healthier finish. Added Shea Butter and Macadamia Oil act as an intensive moisturiser, locking in hydration for a soothed surface while Mirabilis Jalapa Plant Extract has a calming effect for a sensation of long-lasting comfort. This cream can be used both morning and evening.

Up next from Kate Somerville is a product I’ve been wanting to get my hands on and that is the Daily Deflector Mineral Sunscreen (£46).

Expertly formulated restoring ingredients hydrate & strengthen skin, this 100% mineral sunscreen absorbs and deflects UV rays that we all know contribute to 80% of premature ageing and it also helps protect from blue light too. the formula is blended with non-nano Zinc Oxide to create a physical shield against UVA and UVB. Added Vitamin E and Ectoin ward off pollution-induced damage, minimising the risk of scaliness and rough textures, while Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract has a soothing effect to promote comfort and reduce the appearance of redness. Lastly, a hydrating Ceramide Complex works with your skin’s natural moisture barrier to lock in water for a healthier-looking sheen.

The third product comes from Origins with their Plantscription Multi-Powered Youth Serum.

Said to be the brand’s most comprehensive product of its kind, it has been designed for face, neck and eyes and imparts 15 youth-boosting benefits, and features 6 peptides which help to soften the look of expression lines and support the skin’s natural collagen. Featuring ingredients such as Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid which help to hydrate and fight visible signs of ageing. 

Up next we have Mavala and whilst they are possibly best know for their nail polishes, which is the next product in this box, they also have an amazing skincare range too.

This nail polish, named Cyber Silver is the perfect shade to celebrate the Jubilee weekend with its platinum look! Mavala’s unique polish delivers what is referred to as being microscopic air pockets which help allow your nails to breath underneath and this polish is also free from parabens and formaldehydes. On the nails, it glides on effortlessly thanks to the great brush and I have always found no more than two coats is necessary with this brand. 

From Bumble & Bumble is the Thickening Plumping Hair Mask.

I absolutely love using a hair mask and try to ensure I use one at least once a week. From Bumble & Bumble, this lightweight mask uses Emblica Technology which plumps the hairs strands from roots to ends to give that thicker, fuller more volumized look. Then there is hydrolysed rice Protein which helps add volume and bounce, before Kukui Seed Oil and Coconut Oil come into their own to help condition and smooth. After use, your hair is instantly detangled and if you have scalp issues, this mask is also said to help soothe.

Then finally we have Seeds of Colour, a brand which is described as being a vegan beauty range of products which are science-backed natural makeup that reinvent modern beauty.

These pill shaped samples are natural, organic, and 100% vegan multi-use colour balms. Just order our free biodegradable, compostable, single-use eco-samples. They come in two exquisite shades: Warm Caramel and Rose Pink. 

Once again I don’t need to tell you just how amazing this box is, all of these amazing brands and their products and the box is priced at just £39.99, though it is worth an incredible £145.40 and it also includes free P&P and if you use the code BQUK, you will get £5 off your first box!

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Aldi’s Caviar Collagen Pro Skincare Range

Back in 2015, when Aldi first debuted their Caviar range and it was the first time I had heard people rave about the Lacura brand, especially given the price point of £6.99 instead of £100 upwards. In recent weeks, Aldi has once again created a line of products which sent my social media feed into a bit of a frenzy and having taken the time to try the products out over the last few months, I can see why. Introducing the brand new Caviar Collagen Pro range from Lacura.

As you might expect from Aldi, this range of products features premium skincare ingredients which includes Caviar Extract, Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Earth Marine Water and Algae Complex, this unique formulation has been specifically designed for the beauty brand and helps to reduce signs of ageing whilst plumping and protecting skin, the outcome being that the complexion if left feeling hydrated and looking all glowy.  

So why those ingredients?

• Caviar Extract - works to deliver nutritive elements to the skin as it is rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals, plus it helps to reduce the signs of ageing.
• Collagen - known for its plumping and smoothing properties, it also helps to firm the skin.
• Hyaluronic Acid - helps to improve the skins water binding ability and helps the retention of moisture which results in well hydrated and supple skin.
• Earth Marine Water + Algae Complex - this is a special combination of ingredients which promotes the natural glow of the skin and helps to even out the skin tone.

Within this Caviar Collagen Pro range is four products and they retail in price from £4.99 up to £7.99 and here is what you can find.

The first product you need to hunt down and get your hands on is the Lacura Caviar Collagen Pro Day Cream with SPF 15 (£7.99, 50ml). Described as being the one to tick all the boxes, this cream helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as prevent the development of pigmentation marks. With promises to tighten and firm, this formulation has added SPF 15 to help protect against premature ageing.

What I absolutely love about this Day Cream is its texture, it sits somewhere between being lightweight and thick enough to melt onto and into the skin without any effort. It has no notable fragrance to it and whilst I don't have enough of the fine lines and wrinkles to confirm it ticks the box, what I can tell you is that it is hydrating, it moisturises, it doesn't sit on the skin, it isn't slimy or sticky and the tightening and firming, I would say not quite there, but definitely a glowy after-use.

My favourite product from the range comes next and it is described as being a more concentrated treatment, and it is the Lacura Caviar Collagen Day Serum (£5.99, 50ml). Again, it is described as being the one to take skincare routines to the next level, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improving elasticity, meaning your skin will appear firmer, tighter and plumped for a youthful looking complexion.

I like a serum to be a serum and one of my biggest bug bears are those which apply delightfully to the skin but are then sticky and tacky to the touch, a common issue with many serums.  This one comes out of the tube like a rich cream, but disappears within miliseconds on the skin and it leaves behind, soft, smooth skin. It really is delightful.

Not forgetting the eyes, the Lacura Caviar Collagen Pro Eye Cream (£4.99, 15ml) has been designed to hydrate and give that rested-eye look. For me, an eye cream shouldn't be thick, it should be lightweight to apply and absorb into the skin quickly and this does tick both of those boxes. You need just the smallest amount, I apply mine using either my ring finger or by using my metal eye cream applicator, which is dreamy.

Leaving the under-eye area feeling nourished and not causing any irritation, it is the perfect addition to both your morning and evening routines.

The final product within this quartet is the Lacura Collagen Pro Night Cream (£7.99, 50ml) and it is the one which is said to boast a natural repair system to help revitalise skin overnight.

Like most night creams, this one has a slightly richer texture to it and without being greasy or slimy, it glides onto the skin, leaving behind a soft, smooth surface to the skin.   What I have enjoyed about using this cream is how moisturising it is, especially when my skin is a little drier than usual right now.

For anyone who is looking to start a skincare routine that doesn't yet have one, or for anyone who is wanting to swap out products for something new, then this is a line of products I cannot recommend enough, especially at the price points given.

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M&S Summer Beauty Bag 2022

After the excitement of the return to Advent Calendar from M&S, they are back with a Summer Beauty Bag and it’s pretty impressive.

For 2022, the Marks & Spencer’s Summer Beauty Bag contains a mix of skincare, haircare, bodycare, makeup and of course fragrance and it is said to be valued at over £160!

The Summer Beauty Bag contains 11 products in total and they break down to include 6 full-size and 5 travel minis.

Contents

• Autograph Mini Lip Chubby 2.4g
• Aveda Botanical Repair Leave in Treatment 100ml
• Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 15ml
• Discover White Coconut 30ml
• Emma Hardie Plum & Glow Hydrating Facial Mist 30ml
• Nails Inc ‘No Days In Nottinghill’ 14ml
• Nuxe Mini Prod Huile Florale 10ml
• Origins New Ginzing Eye Cream 15ml
• Percy & Reed Time To Shine Mirror Mirror Shine Serum 50ml
• Prai Ageless Upper Arm Crème 30ml
• This Works Perfect Legs Body Butter 150ml

A pretty impressive little edit isn’t it and better still, it comes packaged inside a Mesh Cosmetic Bag.

Launching on 31st May, the only way to get your hands on this Summer Beauty Bag is with the Gift With Purchase Offer, much like how to get the Advent Calendar. For this bag, you need to spend £30 across Clothing, Home and Beauty and then it is yours just for £25.

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Space NK - The Essential Gift For Him

Space NK are having some incredible launches right now, first with Tatcha, which I have had the luxury of seeing first hand pre-launch and today, I am sharing the Space NK The Essential Gift For Him Grooming Box - it is incredible.

With Father's Day on the horizon next Month, Space NK have put together a pretty amazing edit which is packed with amazing brands and their products.

Made for those who seek results-driven, skin-loving formulas, this all-new set comprises a carefully considered edit of high-performing skincare, bodycare and suncare favourites for men.

From Malin + Goetz’s award-winning, bestselling deodorant to The Ordinary’s new and innovative body and hair cleanser, it’s the edit that will instantly upgrade and complete men’s grooming routines.

The Space NK The Essential Gift For Him Grooming Box is on sale already and it is priced at £60 / $78, and the products inside this grooming box are worth £104 / $135.

 

Contents

• Malin + Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant (73g)
• The Ordinary 4% Sulphate Cleanser Body + Hair (240ml)
• Space NK Rewild Body Wash (350ml)
• Dermalogica Active Moist (50ml)
• Anthony Glycolic Facial Cleanser (237ml)

Inside this box, you’re getting a deodorant, a hair and body wash, a body wash, a moisturiser, and also a cleanser. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect Father’s Day gift, this box would be a great choice, and it’s available right now.

BUY HERE: Space NK

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