Review: Skin Organics Beauty Box (July)

What is it?

Skin Organics Clean Beauty is a subscription box with a selection of non-toxic, cruelty-free, organic and natural products.  These may be skincare, body care or beauty products.  Their aim is to help you discover clean, green and cruelty-free products and brands.  They dispatch on 20th of the month.

Cost:  £19.00 (+£3.95 P&P) subscription, UK

What was in my box?

Rose

This months theme is Rose. Inside this box are nine products.

The card has details about all the products and discount codes if you decide to buy.

First impressions on July’s edit:

Lola’s Apothecary:  Delicate Romance Perfume Delux Roll On (sheet lists price as £20.00)

This is a multi-tasking product that can be used a perfume, aromatherapy or body oil.  It is packed with ingredients that are good for your skin and can treat dull dry skin, stretch marks, ageing, redness, inflammation and has antiseptic properties.  It has natural sources of omega 3, 6 and 9 and Vitamin E.

It sounds very impressive and I looks so pretty with the dried flowers floating inside.

Odylique:  Lip Liner – Rose (sheet lists price as £12.50)

First to achieve certified soil Association and Fairtrade standards for their lip pencils, this is 100% natural and uses sustainable sourced wood.  I’ve not tried this brand before and on viewing their website I can see they have a baby range…

I haven’t used a lip pencil in years so I’ll probably need to look up how to use it to check I’m doing it right.  It is a very pretty colour.

Green People: The price of the sample size is not listed on the sheet. 

Damask Rose Facial Oil (full size 30ml is £29 on website)

Damask Rose Moisturiser (full size 30ml is £20 on website)

I do really like rose so I’m keen to try this oil  and moisturiser.  I do have a few oils on the go but if I throw this into my hospital bag to try when I am staying overnight as it is a perfect travel size.  This product is something I’ve considered buying in the past so I am really pleased to see it in my box and to finally use it.

Weleda:  The price of the sample size is not listed on the sheet. 

Wild Rose Creamy Body Wash (full size 50ml is £3.95 and 200ml is £7.95 on website)

Wild Rose Body Oil (full size 100ml is £25.95 on website)

I’ve always admired Weleda because the brand brings good ingredients and very competitive and affordable prices.  I’m looking forward to giving these a try.  They would be ideal in my hospital bag but I do already have a wash and oil packed…

Zenon Kition: Floral Beauty Mist (sheet lists price as £9.99)

It is 100% pure rose water and can be used on hair or skin to nourish and soothe.  It can help with acne and rosacea and to be used after cleansing as a toner or on hair to strengthen.  It can calm the mind from stress, anxiety and sleeping problems.

At the moment, any facial mist is my best friend.  I am spritzing like it is going out of fashion.  It is all that is getting me through this heatwave.  To know this product has all the additional benefits and is full of good ingredients is an amazing bonus that is going to make me feel even better using it.

Balm Kind: Alpine Rose & Lysine Lip Balm (sheet lists price as £12.00)

This product is fully of natural ingredients and very hydrating with a gentle shine.  Ingredients can reduce the occurrence of cold sores.  Checking out this website it appears to be their only product – I think it is great to be supporting  the start of UK business and it has already won an award as Finalist in the Beauty Shortlist Awards 2018!

I don’t suffer from cold sores but I do love a balm.  I did apply this today and it came out a little oily which may be caused by the heat.  I am going to try it again and obviously share how I get on in a months time.

Alteya Organics: Age Defense Certified Organic Hand Cream (sheet lists price as £6.20)

This hand cream is designed to fight the signs of ageing and discoloration but I am eyeing it up as a useful changing bag essential.  It is 100% natural and promises to be easily absorbed and non-greasy.  I am looking forward to putting it to the test.

Would I recommend?

Sadly, this is likely to be my last box for a little while as I am about to go onto maternity pay.  However, what a beautiful box to end on.

I love the scent of rose and hoping that all of these products will become firm favourites.  I know I will get a lot of use out of the mist because every day at the moment I am misting to keep cool.  I also think the hand cream will be incredible useful in the weeks to come.

All the products meet the promise of clean, green and cruelty-free – so if that’s something you desire, this is a great box for you. 

Reflect on previous box

I’ve had a month to use the products I received and share my thoughts.

This is how I got on using the products from my April box:

Sadly, I have been a bit stressed at work and returning home too exhausted to even pamper myself which has resulted in some products not getting used as expected.  In addition, the past two weekends my little boy has been ill which steals my time and energy.  Hopefully, June will be a better month and I’ll find a little bit of ‘me’ time.  

Sofia Latif:  Facial Oil (sheet lists price as £20.00)

Currently, I have too many facial oils so I’ve not had a chance to try this out yet.  

Bowe Organics:  Organic Lash Oil (sheet lists price as £19.99)

This month I got a lash lift and tint but before I did I gave this go.  I don’t think I used it long enough to really notice a difference.  It is a yellow oil and feels very natural and very hydrating.  It did not irritate my eyes so that is good.  I think once my tint has gone I’ll give this another go to see if it does make my lashes longer and fuller. I put it on before bed.  

The Cosy Cottage:  Mango Butter & Lemon Foot Balm (sheet lists price as £5.00)

My feet have been swelling so badly in these final weeks of pregnancy and during a heatwave.  My husband has given me a foot massage more than once to help and it smells good and brought the swelling down. I love this product… and foot massages.

Lucidlure: Allava Hair Mask (sheet lists price as £5.50)

I’ve not used this. It has been so hot my hair has felt sweaty and gross.  The last thing I want to do is put a mask on it.  I’ve saved this treatment for the end of summer when the heatwave is over.

Bespoke Aroma: 

Refreshing Peppermint Facial Mist  (sheet lists price as £4.25)

I am loving this.  Peppermint is a lovely refreshing smells that perks me up.  In this heat, I am loving anything I can spritz on my face and cool myself down.  It is so good!

Peppermint & Lemongrass Pulse Point Oil  (sheet lists price as £4.25)

I honestly can’t believe that I have managed to catch a cold in this heat wave.  I struggled through my last day at work and today but this product has made it possible.  I am determined to kick this cold before the baby arrives which is any day now (due next Saturday)!