Naturisimo Skin Radiance Discovery Box

Naturisimo come out with their discovery boxes every month and every month I am impressed, especially with the amount/quality of the brands included in each box every single month. Each box is themed and this month the theme is 'skin radiance' which I'm all about especially during the dull, skin hating winter months.

The *Naturisimo Skin Radiance Discovery Box (£12.95) - the box contains eight luxury, high end, high performance skincare samples. This month the value of the box is a whopping £60! The brands included are as follows: The Organic Pharmacy, Kae, Argentum, Tata Harper, Caudalie, Elemental Herbology and Aurelia Probiotic Skincare.

- Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Miracle Cleanser (30ml): I have reviewed a few Aurelia Probiotic Skincare samples already, including this cleanser which I really like. It is a basic, creamy cleanser that feels luxurious on the skin. I'd recommend this box just because it includes an amazing sample size of this cleanser! Also it comes with an adorably packaged cloth to use with the cleanser.

- Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Firming Serum (10ml): If there's one thing I love in the beauty world, it's french skincare - the french know their skincare and Caudalie is one of the best brands, in my opinion. I adore their SOS serum and all of their bodycare products. I think this tiny bottle is so adorable but it is actually a pretty good trial size and it comes with a pipette dispenser.

- The Organic Pharmacy Lifting Serum (2ml): I haven't tried anything from this brand before but I always hear great things. I don't personally need any lifting skincare products yet but it seems like a nice product - my mum has been trying it and she likes it but it does contain micro shimmer which won't be for everyone.

- Kae Argaroyale Day Cream (2ml): Again, another brand I haven't tried or even heard of which is why these discovery boxes are fantastic. The day cream is natural and certified organic. Myself and my mum have tried this one as it is for mature and or dehydrated skin and we both like it; it absorbs quickly, it smoothes the skin instantly and it smells really nice!

- Argentum La Potion Infinie (5ml): Another french brand and I have high hopes! I haven't tried yet but it sound promising as 99.5% of the ingredients are natural. It claims to be a super hydrating, restorative anti-aging cream.

- Elemental Herbology Vital Glow Overnight Resurfacing Cream (15ml): The Elemental Herbology Cell Plumping Facial Hydrator was one of my 2015 favourites so I am always happy to try more from the brand. I think a 15ml sample tube is a fantastic sized sample for this brand as it is a slightly pricey brand. I love the texture of this cream, Elemental Herbology products always feel so luxurious! So far so good!

- Tata Harper Moisture Mask (7.5ml): Tata Harper is a much raved about brand by American bloggers and youtubers and I love the Lip and Cheek Tint I tried last year. I've only used this mask once and I have mixed opinions on it. It didn't irritate my skin, it feels nice on the skin and I love the sample pot but it didn't moisturise my skin as much as I thought it would - I think it's worth a try though.

Overall, a fantastic value box, in my opinion with some amazing brands included. I love the Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Cleanser and the Elemental Herbology Vital Glow especially but the other brands are pretty damn good too although I have mixed opinions on The Organic Pharmacy Serum and the Tata Harper Moisture Mask but I think everything in the box is well worth a go. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

Have you tried any of the Naturisimo Discovery Boxes? What do you think of the contents of this box? 

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Aurelia Probiotic Skincare

I've heard of Aurelia Probiotic Skincare for a while now and it has always intrigued me especially as the packaging is so adorable and we all know that I'm a sucker for packaging! Also I am always on the look out for natural skincare as that is what my dry, sensitive skin seems to like (it also seems to like expensive skincare which isn't great for my bank balance). 

Aurelia Probiotic Skincare uses botanical formulations with probiotic technology to manage inflammation, a main cause of skin ageing. Aurelia Probiotic Skincare is fantastic with regards to their cruelty free and environmentally friendly ethos and they only use high quality ingredients - they don't use parabens, mineral oils, silicones, synthetic fragrance, colours or sulfates; for the full list check out their ingredients policy. 

*Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Cleanser

The cleanser contains an essential oil blend of chamomile, rosemary, bergamot and eucalyptus as well as vitamin B5, shea butter and vitamin C. The cleanser smells really nice, it is smooth and gentle on the skin and it leaves my skin feeling clean and comfortable but not stripped or dry. To me it is a natural, effective but basic cleanser so if that is what you're after then this might be one to check out. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.

*Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Revitalise + Glow Serum

My skin seems to have fallen in love with this serum! It doesn't irritate my skin in any way (I even think it's potentially helping get rid of or at least really hydrate my eczema) and it leaves my skin so moisturised and smooth so much so that I sometimes forget to apply my day/night cream. Although unlike all other serums I've used, it sinks in almost immediately and leaves no slippy or greasy residue. I will be buying the full size as I've almost finished this sample even though it's pretty pricey! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5. 

*Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Firm & Revitalise Dry Body Oil

I'm not a massive fan of body oils, even though they can feel very indulgent and luxe, as most are so greasy and take ages to absorb into the skin; this one however is fantastic! Firstly, the scent is gorgeous - floral, sweet but musky, earthy and natural, in my opinion. The oil instantly alleviates the look of dry skin and once massaged into the skin and absorbed, after a few minutes, it actually doesn't feel greasy. I don't noticed any firming effects but it is the nicest dry body oil I've used! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5. 

*Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Cell Repair Night Oil

During the colder months facial oils are a must for me as my skin becomes incredibly dry and dull. I love the dropper packaging of this facial oil and the scent is just like the other products - relaxing, natural and musky. I've been using this night oil on the days when my skin has been drier and it really helps keep my plump, smooth and moisturised. Once applied to the skin it does feel like an oil on the skin and that may not be wanted by some but I don't mind. I use the excess oil on my hands to massage into my cuticles. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5. 

Overall, Aurelia Probiotic Skincare products all are so indulgent and almost therapeutic to use, not only as they are gorgeous natural products but also because the scent of the range is so relaxing and calming, to me anyway! I'm so impressed with the samples I've tried that I will have to buy the full size of the glow serum and potentially the body oil. 

I also received a few samples from the brand Living Nature which is a New Zealand based natural skincare brand. I've tried their Sensitive Cleanser, Sensitive Hydrating Toner and Sensitive Day Moisturiser. The cleanser is a basic, no fuss cream cleanser and the toner is the same - perfect you want a basic skincare routine suitable for sensitive skin types. My favourite sample was the Sensitive Day Moisturiser, it didn't irritate my skin and it gave my skin a much needed moisture boost without leaving my skin feeling/looking greasy. 

Have you tried any products from Aurelia Probiotic Skincare or Living Nature?

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