Ailsa Jane

The By Sarah London Balancer Oil-to-milk Cleanser (£32, 100ml), as the name would suggest, starts as an oil cleanser that transforms into milk when water is added. Key Ingredients of Raspberry Seed Oil and Grape Seed Oil hydrates, softens and protects while gently but effectively removing daily impurities, excess oil and every trace of makeup including waterproof mascara. This cleanser is suitable for dry, combination and sensitive skin. For best results use twice daily alongside the Organic Muslin Facial Cloth (£3.95). This reusable and biodegradable cloth gives exfoliating and buffing qualities. To keep the cloth in the best condtion rinse in warm-hot water after each use and machine wash at least once a week at 30 degrees. I found the By Sarah London Oil to Milk cleanser a delight to use. Only a small amount of oil is needed at a time and no greasy residue is left behind after rinsing. The Organic Cloth is soft and does help to make sure all dirt and makeup is removed, so I would ...

The first Love Lula Beauty Box* of the year has arrived! It features many of the same brands as last months box, and is worth a total of £60! wow! The first product that stood out for me was the PHB Pink Clay Cleanser (£20, 100ml)  This clay cleanser gently removes all traces of makeup, toxins and impurities to refresh and replenish skin. French Pink Clay rejuvenates & detoxifies skin for a brighter and more radiant complexion. It also doubles up as a mask should you wish to leave it on skin for longer. This product alone covers the cost of the box, so already great value! From Balm Balm is a  Rose Floral Water Hydrosol  (£8.50, 30ml). A beautiful rose scented spray which is great to use as a toner or a freshing mist sprayed throughout the day. I have used this product in the past and its always a good one to have in my skincare routine. Madara is featured frequently in the boxes which is great as I've never come across a product I've not liked from this brand. The S...

I fell in love with the Ere Perez Cacao Lip Colour I received in the September Love Lula Beauty Box and wanted to try more makeup from Ere Perez so I have picked up the Quinoa Water Foundation and a Wild Pansy Tinted Lipbar. Quinoa Water Foundation * (£29.50, 30ml) This lightweight water-based vegan foundation is enriched with quinoa to help heal inflammation and increase elasticity in skin. Blackcurrant is added for vitamin and antioxidant properties which help rejuvenate the skin while also helping to reduce redness, pigmentation and fine lines. I went with the shade 'Haze' which is suitable for porcelain to light skin tones. Although the foundation is very runny (hence water foundation) it applies well with either fingers or a brush to give light to medium coverage. It blends well over uneven skin tones to leave a smooth matt finish. This Quinoa Water Foundation is perfect for everyday wear when you don't want a full heavy face of make-up. I loved the packaging of this ...

The last beauty box of the year is here from Love Lula, and is packed full with some fab products.  Worth a total of £51 The box contains 3 full sized products and 2 deluxe travel sizes.  First up from PHB is the 2-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash  (£12, 300ml) Handmade with natural foamers to refresh & mositurise the skin. Oatmilk & Argan Oil complex boosts hair strength, adds softness & vitality whilst soothing the scalp. This is a scent free wash so great for sensitive skin types or anyone prone to reaction from fragrance. I'm happy to see something from this brand in the box as it's not one we see very often. One thing I'm not keen on is the packaging as the opening at the top of the bottle is very large so a lot of product comes out at once. This is something to keep an eye out for if buying this product. Another brand I'm pleased to see is The Castilian Soap Company . I love the citrus scent of this Lemongrass Natural Castile Soap  (£8, 250ml) This mu...

 The November Love Lula Beauty Box* contains 2 full sized products, 2 deluxe travel sizes and 2 sachets, worth a combined total of £55. Also included in the box as a generous 20% off discount code to use against any of the brands featured in the box. Monthly subscriptions for Love Lula Beauty box is £14.95 or £19.95 for a one off box. Full details of subscriptions can be found here . First up the product that dominates the box is a full sized Organic Works Cleansing Face Was h (£15, 300ml) which cleanses away impurities and daily grime with essential oils and plant extracts, restoring skin’s natural balance with rose geranium flower oil & aloe vera. I am not normally a fan of rose but this face wash smells beautiful, and it is suitable for sensitive skin which I sometimes suffer with, so I will give it a try. Next up from D'Alchem y is a 5ml sample of their Intense Skin Repair Oil . (£18.40, 5ml)  Again this is a rose based product but I actually really like it (Mayb...

REN Perfect Canvas Clean Primer * is a lightweight silicone free primer which has a water-like consistency rather than a gel or serum which is what I was expecting. Clean Primer is enriched with probiotics to encourage cell renewal and plump skin, Alpha-Glucans to balance your microbiome (which in turn helps reduce breakouts) and Agave Extract to reduce shine leaving behind the perfect mattified base for makeup. Dermatologists have proven that clinically, after only 15 minutes of application, 77% of women had smoother skin and 100% of the women showed smoother skin after 28 days application, while 67% of people showed a reduction in wrinkles. If that's not a top quality primer then I don't know what is! As far as longevity for makeup, I have found REN Perfect Canvas to be very effective. My makeup definitely stayed put for longer than when I applied without this primer. I found the primer to be slightly tacky on the skin when first applied but this soon disappears to leave be...

A weekly exfoliating peel with invigorating Birch, the Weleda Pearl Body Scrub * stimulates circulation and supports skin renewal, giving skin a fresher more even appearance. Made with tiny granules of natural wax pearls, meaning no nasty mirco plastics which harm the environment! The granules are gentle on the skin  yet effective at exfoliating, leaving behind skin that is soft and smooth.  This body scrub has a lovely fresh uplifting scent...  zingy with grapefruit, citrus and cypress, which is perfect for a morning shower to wake you up. Priced at £10.50 for 150ml it is an affordable body scrub and one that will be making a regular appearance in my weekly routine. *gifted to me to review as part of Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program