Ailsa Jane

If you haven't heard of Natura Siberica then where have you been?? One of my new found favourites thanks to Love Lula featuring a hand cream from the brand in a past beauty box. I have bought many a product from this brand, see HERE for just a few things I have tried, including many hair products. I decided to go for some more hair care from Natura Siberica as really who doesn't love hair products? As I colour my hair, the best option for me was  Natura Siberica Coloured & Damaged Hair Shampoo * & Natura Siberica Coloured & Damaged Hair Conditioner *. Both bottles are a decent 400ml size and come in at a lovely £6.50 each. Quality doesn't have to mean expensive! This protective Shampoo & Conditioner duo help to effectively protect colour-treated and dry, damaged hair by gently cleansing and deeply moisturising, which also makes colour last longer.  Both contain a high percentage of wild harvested Siberian herbs (rosavin, rosarin and rosin). T...

For the past few weeks I have been testing the award winning product,  Jane Scrivner Un Condition Oil Skin 'Condition' Oil * (30ml £24). This is my first Jane Scrivner product I've used, and I can see why so many people love the brand. Using only 100% authentic core oils , cold pressed Argan Oil and Frankincense Oil , this product is free from sulphates, parabens, mineral oils & artificial fragrance, and SLS free and petrochemical free. Inside the outer cardboard packaging is a beautiful rose gold coloured bottle with a pump dispenser, which gives the perfect amount each time. Although I recycled the outer box almost immediately, the bottle itself looks lovely sitting on my dressing table. Recommended for people with skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and acne rosacea, the Un Conditional Oil is packed with vitamins E and A and rich in hydrating, essential fatty acids and full of anti-oxidants, which are key to fighting infection and ski...

I am no stranger to Kathleen Natural products. Each product I have tried thus far I have loved. This Rebalancing & Soothing Tonifying Mist * (150ml £23) is no exception.  Suitable for all skin types, this alcohol free toner is packed with botanical extracts. Chamomile Water to soothe and calm skin, Aloe Vera to replenishes moisture & Lemon to hydrate and rebalance the skin. As a sufferer of spots and redness I love the effects of this spray. I have found this toner helps calm irritation on my skin. The chamomile is relaxing, whilst the lemon gives a nice freshness to the spray. To use: Apply twice daily holding the Tonifying Mist 5 to 6 inches away from face, close your eyes, then spritz over the face and neck to add an extra layer of moisture and protection. Alternatively, spray onto a cotton wool pad and sweep over face and neck. Can be sprayed throughout the day to refresh makeup and cool the skin on hot days. *This product was gifted to ...

I am a big fan of body butters, so it was a no brainer that I wanted to try out this lovely 100% Natural Shea and Cocoa Whipped Body Butter * from Planted (200ml £14.95). This body butter smells heavenly, just like chocolate! Containing cold pressed oils Lavender, Bergamot and Sweet Orange, to name a few,  alongside the key ingredients Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter to deeply hydrate skin whilst locking in moisture. Great for dry areas such as knees, elbows and heels or as an all over body moisturiser. The whipped butter melts instantly in contact with skin, and absorbs quickly leaving skin soft and nourished without being greasy. It really is a luxurious product. *This product was gifted to me to review as part of Lovelula accredited blogger programme. All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.

Natural beauty website Naturisimo  regularly do Discovery boxes, an exclusive collection of skin, hair and body care products all put together in one box for you to try. This 'Blooming gorgeous' discovery box contains 10 travel sized and full sized products to help you to spring clean your beauty routine and give your skin a healthy boost. It has been a while since I've had a box from Naturisimo, but this one contained so many products that caught my eye! This box was £17.95 with free delivery, but unfortunately it has now sold out. As you can see the box is packed! Lets take a closer look at the products.... Nourish Probiotic Multi Mineral Repair Mask   (30ml £22) A powerful anti-ageing mask that delivers the essential minerals required for healthy skin repair. Now this product is actually full size and already covers the cost of the box! Sukin Foaming Face Cleanser  (50ml worth £3.18) A sulphate-free wash that provides a gentle, non-drying cleanse to le...

My favourite time of the month, Love Lula Beauty box* has arrived! Subscriptions are £14.95 for a monthly rolling sub or you can save up to 15% by buying a longer term subscription. You can sign up Here . In the box this month are 4 full sized products and 2 sachet samples. I have used all of the brands before but all products are new to me which I love. Exactly what I want from a beauty box, new exciting products. So whats in the box?? First up from Alteya Organics is Chamomile Water Spray (100ml £7.20), presented in a glass bottle with a cardboard outer box. Made from fresh Chamomile blossoms, harvested in full bloom, is spray is sweet and fresh, it is a scent that takes a bit of getting used to. Chamomile water provides hydration and balance to dry, lifeless skin, helping to relive and soothe skin. This spray can sprayed all over the body for a refreshing mist, or can also be used on hair to add shine.  I've read its also great to condition dogs hair (a bit l...

I do love a good sample! It is a great way to trial a product before committing to buying the full size. Feel Unique offer a monthly sample service for £3.95 which is then refunded as a gift voucher to use against a future order or more samples the next month! Each month you can select 5 samples from the current range, which changes regularly. Most of the time the sizes are small 1-5ml sachets, but on occasion they offer more deluxe sizes like the selection I've chosen this month. So what did I get?? NARS Bronzing Powder Laguna 2.5g (worth £9.68) First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Polish 28.3g (worth £5.66) Noble Isle Willow Song Bath & Shower Gel 30ml (worth £2.52) La Roche-Posay Lipikar Syndet AP(+) Shower Gel 15ml (worth £0.61) Evolve Beauty Hyaluronic Serum 5ml (worth £5) Based on the retail value of the full sizes these samples are worth a total of £23.47!! Not bad for £3.95 espically as you get that back as a voucher code. Have you tried Pick n Mix ?...

I was gifted this Korean Lindsay Purifying Charcoal Modeling Mask from The Makeup and Style Vault UK Facebook group to review.  The mask comes in powder form inside the pouch, which you add water to using the scoop provided. It's recommended that 7 scoops of water is added before mixing together with the spatula side, to make a gel like texture.  This was very easy to do and the packaging doubles up as a bowl to hold everything until ready to apply. I found the mixture to be slightly runny however the mask sets fairly quickly once applied so it didn't drop completely off my face, but did start to slide down to my eyes! I did have some product left over so its possible that I could of added less water to make it thicker.  Leave on for 15-20 mins and then peel off the mask which will now have turned into a rubber mask. The mask didnt look like it had dried, as only the edges turned a lighter shade of grey, but to the touch it was dry.  It peeled awa...

 I just had to share a picture of these lovely treats that arrived today (I get them sent to work and actually went in on my day off to get them as I couldn't wait!) Just look at the tastiness! Borders Bakeshop is run by the lovely Gem Braithwaite, from Kelso near the Scottish borders. She has been baking up a storm for a few years now but took a break from baking last year when her second little girl was born. Gem did a few special occasion boxes for Halloween, Christmas, January Blues and Valentines and is now back to weekly bakes yay! I was first introduced to Borders Bakeshop by my sister Donna after she'd posted a picture on her Instagram, and after trying a box myself for the first time 2 years ago I was hooked! Her bakes taste incredible! Each week is a different theme. I don't buy a box every week but tend to buy if a flavour takes my fancy.....which has been each fortnight at the moment! The last box I got was Mint Oreo Overload and the one before Sa...

I picked up this cute little set last week from Aurelia Probiotic Skincare, which arrived today. They also had a skincare discovery collection but it is now sold out. The  Aurelia Bodycare Discovery Collection  is still availble to buy for £10, which is a bargain! The set includes: Restorative Cream Body Cleanser (15ml) - Use morning and evening on the whole body in the bath or shower and enjoy purified, clean and hydrated skin in the gentlest of ways without any dryness or tightness. Rinse off with water. Firm & Replenish Body Serum (15ml)  - Apply generously over your body on clean, dry skin. Experience an intensive, nourishing treatment serum that absorbs instantly allowing you to dress immediately. Botanical Cream Deodorant (5g) - Apply a fingertip-size amount on to clean skin and gently rub it into your whole underarm area. This magical cream-to-powder formulation contains no unnecessary hardeners or waxes so the consistency can sometimes change in ho...