Gloomy wintery weather should not get you or your skin down!
With the recent snowfall, slush, rain and harsh weathers, you are going to need to protect your skin more than ever, don't let this weather bully your skin, bully it right back with a little help with MINTD!
It is important to change your skincare routine, keep it guessing I say, as well as keeping it protected! Think of it like how you change your clothes each season, you need to change your beauty routine each season and every month MINTD helps repair, protect, nourish and hydrate your skin.
Winter is notorious for leaving our skin dry and flaky and can even make you sick, by lowering our immune system, but with some MINTD love, there’s no better time to do some damage control with a few indulgent skincare products.
An inhalation essence by De Mamiel is the perfect winter treat to help clear your head, refreshes the mind and soul. A few drops on to a piece of tissue and a few deep inhalation breaths will have you feeling calm and relaxed and help clear you, especially after a commute to work or preparation to relax your mind after a long day or flight. Perfect size for carrying in your bag, plus it is a naturally potent immune booster and pick me up.
You look at this African Botanics Marula Face Mask and think that this looks like any normal clay mask, and why on earth would you want your skin to dry out in winter months, you are wanting moisture put back into it. But this soothing and intoxicating aroma mask is anything but, a thin layer is all that is needed, as it is ultra moisturising, does not dry hard whatsoever and after leaving for 5-15 minutes then rinsed off with warm water your skin is left dewy, firm and hydrated.
Don't be afraid to use oils, I know some people are a little dubious about face oils, but honestly there is nothing better, especially in the winter month's for an injection of much-needed protection and hydration and Votary a brand that I have been coveting since it launched, had me feeling like Christmas came early as I was ecstatic to find in this months box. Votary, a British brand pride themselves on using unique blends of pure natural oils and powerful botanicals, the Jasmine and Calendula facial oil is a simple mix of excellent oils such as Rosehip, Calendula and Immortelle and it is incredibly calming and lovely and light, which makes it suitable to be used day and night.
Our skin becomes more vulnerable in the winter months and same for our eyes too, they can become more prominent in wrinkles and without the help of moisture, you under eye area would lose its plumpness. Thanks to Skin Laundry this mighty saviour eye cream helps plump and reduce those pesky dark circles, due to the combination of peptides, vitamins, and extracts which work to increase elastin synthesis and boost skin firmness, elasticity, and hydration.
This brilliant Balmessence Lip Treatment from Oribe is a godsend, for those who suffer or not from chapped lips, is delicately packed with Camelina oil, which is rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants helping to bring life and moisture into your lips.
MINTD evokes a feeling of luxury, decadence and indulgence that is mood altering, skin rejuvenating and they are worth every penny.
Have you tried any of these products? How will you be keeping your skin hydrated these winter months?
London Mumma xx
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I've always believed that no matter where you are in the world be it at home or on holiday near or far, you should always have a travel beauty kit with you.
Ameliorate a brand that I've come to know and love since its first introduction from MINTD have recently launched their travel beauty kit just in time for the holiday season, helping to boost, renew, smooth your skin all the while helping you keep that perfect holiday glow.
Three darling beauties are in this dermatologist approved kit, smoothing body exfoliant, nourishing body wash and the transforming body lotion all perfectly suitable to be neatly tucked away in your travel case.
I am a major exfoliant girl, not just on my face but body too, nothing makes me happier, knowing that my skin is being purified from the days grime and pollutants and I am always striving for a healthy glow, so why not achieve that with your body too. Ameliorates Smoothing Body Exfoliant does not let you down, my main concern at first was that I do have sensitive skin, now whilst I want to not feel as if I am tearing and damaging my skin further, taking one for the team I popped into the shower to give this a go! It was a dream and one that I was happy not to wake from. It is truly a gentle exfoliant (if there is such a thing, but trust me it's this) the biodegradable exfoliants just glides over the skin, all whilst helping to boost healthy skin surface renewal. My skin was left feeling super soft and smelt delicious and hydrated thanks to the shea and cocoa butter and coconut oil.
The perfect body wash to start the day, especially if you are looking for an instant uplift and wake up call! My favourite types of body wash are ones that smell heavenly but not overpowering, simply calming and making me feel invigorated and this Ameliorate infused with my favourite germanium, orange and cedarwood is the perfect shower companion to start those early mornings and leaves your skin feeling cleansed and moisturised.
I am a total sucker for a luxurious body cream, especially one like this that just seeps its way into your skin, leaving it smooth to the touch and hydrated and most importantly non-greasy. It is perfect for those holiday getaways and for those with dry, bumpy or rough skin perfect for giving you skin a boost of moisture, for me, it is a number one favourite.
Ameliorates products are suitable for anyone with dry, rough, bumpy and dehydrated skin, but in my eyes are suitable for anyone who wants to achieve soft, smooth and healthy skin and works perfectly well for me as I have sensitive skin.
It is the perfect travel beauty companion.
Have you tried any of these Ameliorate products? Or what is in your travel beauty kit? I would love to hear your comments below.
Well colour me happy, it's celebration time! it's MINTD Box 1st Birthday. If you have not heard of them before, don't worry grab a pew my dear friend you still have plenty of time to get to know and love them as much as I do!
Waking up and going to bed for the past 8 months since working alongside MINTD Box my skin, hair and nails have never looked and felt so good! I'm bursting with knowledge that I never knew or felt equipped with before, they have introduced me to a vast range of products and brands that are totally new to me and some that I have heard of but not ever tried! Each month is new and tailored to your needs, think of MINTD as your personal Pandora's box, filled with luxury goodies from far and wide at an affordable rate for you to try.
This month's box is all about unleashing your inner glow in time for the summer months and holidays! Helping you maintain your radiant glow throughout the warmer months with products to help revitalise, energise, brighten, refresh and help firm and smooth your skin from the inside out, what more could we ask for.
What is in this months box........
Nothing like starting from the inside out to help boost your inner golden goddess, then with a light refreshing antioxidant boosting superfood charged tea from Quintessential. This White Elixir Rejuvenating & Light Tea is designed to combine in your daily routine, helping you to achieve a mindful, healthy lifestyle. Infused with Spirulina Algae, floral notes of Jasmine this tea can be enjoyed hot or cold. Not a tea fan like myself do not worry, I was pleasantly surprised by its taste and aroma and more than happy to enjoy and incorporate into my busy morning routine.
With this summer sun beating down on your face, there is nothing quite like a cool down. With Superfood, Youthglo Babyface Mask, you achieve just that. A luxurious mask, designed to clarify the skin and boost collagen production, is perfect and helps to repair sun-damaged skin and signs of ageing all whilst helping to soothe the skin and reduce redness, all whilst smoothing those fine lines and helping to boost skin radiance.
The Eye Express Radiance Ice Cubes, from Anne Semonin is enriched with natural active ingredients, such as Gingko Balboa, gourd extract and hyaluronic acid. Perfect for day or night use and super easy to apply and store (in the freezer) it helps reduce and refresh puffy eyes helping maintain the radiance in your skin and fret not, it is perfect for those with sensitive skin.
Ok, so I have a favourite so kill me! Oskia Skincare is totally new to me, but I love them! I said it yep! my favourite product, Get Up & Glow Radiance & Energy Booster ( A mouthful I know) is pure beauty in a bottle and is immediately apparent as to why it is award-winning 'best skin protector'. This lightweight revitalising and energising serum packs a punch. Designed to actively brighten and firm and even skin tone and helps to improve the appearance of fine lines and protect you against every day and lifestyle damage all whilst leaving your skin youthful and with a radiant glow, for me does just that. I even felt a lift in my mood, and it can be applied before or even after makeup application or if needing that golden goddess glow throughout the day. and is suitable for all skin types, so what can I say! Winner, winner chicken dinner! Or in my case a nice golden nanny's glow!
For the summer months, I am all down for a body oil and this Omorovicza is a true beauty, not only does is it give you that sassy golden shimmer from this body oil, but it smells like a summer's dream, beautifully lightly fragmented, scented with Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom is perfect for the holiday season and all whilst restoring suppleness, elasticity, toning and strengthening your skin, leaving it super soft to the touch.
Verdict! MINTD Box for me is my beauty mecca! The monthly box costing at £65.00 is a steal and I do mean a steal, you are saving a whopping £106.00 what more could you ask for, all that extra mula you are saving can go towards a new bikini or handbag you have been coveting. Another bonus about MINTD is that you can choose a monthly or bi-monthly subscription package to suit you! Well two bonuses in fact, if this is your first box enter promo code WELCOME17 for FREE Worldwide shipping ,after all, it is about YOU! Just knowing that each month you will be educated and be sent a selection of luxury beauty products that you may or may not know is perfect and a real treat.
A massive thank you to MINTD and a big fat whopping Happy Birthday! I am looking forward to spending many more with you and helping you celebrate, unfortunately for my postman each month he has to witness a rabid Mumma looking wild out the window insight for my monthly boxes.
London Mumma xx
**This post was created in collaboration with MINTD Box. All thoughts are my own.
Busy lives? hectic schedule? Check and check! With being on the constant go and at times lacking the quality beauty sleep we need, it can take a toll on our skin, leaving it a little dull and in need of some golden glow and a bit of TLC.
Well, I can certainly help you achieve just that, all whilst in your lunch break! I know sounds so get out of the stuffy office or break free from the dreaded office air con and enjoy a fabulous spa treat facial all whilst in your lunch break.
A busy morning of preschool run, emails, opticians and meetings the list grows, I was in dire need of some r&r and was very much looking forward to the best appointment of the day at the Sarah Chapman Beauty Clinic in Chelsea, for my Dermalux LED Light Therapy Treatment, which you may remember from my Instagram.
As I sat down, in my comfy chair, faced cleansed, red LED Spaceship of wonders whizzed to life, I kicked back and relaxed, even snoozed a little whilst this non-invasive treatment took shape. I reluctantly opened my eyes 30 minutes later but was dying to see the outcome, I could feel it, my skin felt tighter, my eyes felt wider, dare I say it, it felt SHAMAZING! And by freaking heck it looked it, my sensitive, blotchy red skin, looked alive, gone are the red blotches, my skin was glowing and hydrated and lapped up Sarah Chapmans Skinesis skincare line. I looked like a woman who was well rested with not a care in the world, it was great.
Fast forward a few weeks, and I headed down to Marshall Street Spa at Everyone Active, just off Carnaby Street, to try out a new treatment department with Caudalie, with some fabulous blogger babes, for an evening of pampering. Yes, I said evening, but the facial I went in for takes up 25 minutes of your lunch break, enough time to still pick up some lunch.
Robe on, I headed into the dimmed treatment room, a quick application fill in and a lovely chat with my beauty expert to find out all about me and my skin and what I like and don't like and a few cheeky giggles too, then the facial commenced! With Caudalie's natural products worked into my tired face and learning all about the new Vinoperfecct range, which I am dying to get my hands on, especially as I could not stop having all about the Vino[Activ] range.
I have not been sleeping very well for the past few weeks, due to stress, which has left my face dull and lacklustre, bringing out those dark circles in full force and was doubtful that this 25-minute facial would help restore my face. Whilst these Caudalie potions and lotions are left to absorb into my face, I was given a much-needed hand and arm massage to my delight. It was result time! My complexion was healthier and glowing, dark circles diminished, face smoother and tighter and pores reduced on my sensitive skin! I actually looked like a normal human being again.
I think both facials are perfect for a lunch time pick me up, still leaving you with time to spare to pick up some cheeky products in the spa or some Percy Pigs from M&S.
Will you be heading for a facial this lunchtime?
With the holiday season in full swing, your going to need a pre-holiday beauty routine, unless you are one of those perfectly groomed golden goddesses that don't need anything other than a spray of parfum and ready to board the plane and land right on the sandy beach with its beautiful crystal clear blue ocean views! If this is not you, then you are in the right place as this is for you!
Our summer skin requires extra attention and love and this month MINTD Holiday Beauty Prep box has certainly for you covered from your head to your toe, which you can start with a few weeks before, even to calm and relax those pre-flight nerves.
2 WEEKS BEFORE & 1 WEEK BEFORE
We spend all our time on our feet, it is the most abused part of our body and one that we should take most care of, I mean no one wants to get their tootsies out all battered and unkempt, so with Pathology's 'Posh Peel Pedicure' 60 minute treatment, it restores your feet to all it's glory and it certainly does the trick, not just by removing all the dead callused skin, but by leaving it feeling baby soft and your feet looking and feeling hydrated. To get the most out of this, especially for first-time use I certainly recommend pre-soaking feet of 10-15 minutes before first-time use. 2 treatments come in the MINTD Holiday Prep Box, which is full and sized priced at £32.00.
DAILY
What better way to kick-start the day with a refreshing invigorating shower, with Miller Harris, Lumiere Doree Body Wash. Its scent, one bursting with fresh citrus, floral notes encompassed with intoxicating ingredients of neroli and jasmine, will certainly leave you feeling as if you are on cloud nine and already landed at your holiday destination. Any left over with this full size costing £24.00, I certainly decanter into a trade; size container to take with you.
TWICE A WEEK
You know I am a major fan of oils, especially face oils! So imagine my delight to find Kahina Giving Beauty Body Serum Essaquira, (super deluxe size £32.00 - Full Size £85.00) in this month's box. So after my refreshing shower with Miller Harris, I pumped out a few drops and warmed in my hands, a quick smell and I only feel on the bloody floor to my knees. MINTD have answered my prayers those bloody angelic angels at the office certainly know how to keep us happy! My favourite or favourite scents of all time geranium takes over this rich nourishing and hydrating body oil! Now can you see why I suggest only using it twice a week! It packs an intoxicating punch and I would happily dowse myself in the whole bottle, but I've a review for you to do and I am also helping you prep for your holiday! I wouldn't be doing my job if I wasn't doing it properly, after all, it's not all about me, maybe that's how I mastered the art of patience! But not a fan of germanium (who are you) do not fret, this crisp fragrant body oil, combines the perfect sophistication of floral notes, with a hint of exotic from, rose, lavender and sandalwood, a perfect blend for spring and summer.
EVERY 3 DAYS
Before I say anything and go any further, I have to let you know the price of this product.....A whopping £75.00, phew it is out there, off my chest and in the open! Now, this is why I freaking love MINTD, because while this product is expensive you may think the others too, you are actually saving massively, £118.00 massively, but we will come to that later! I am a tad bad a looking after my nails, I am forever washing and at times forget my gloves, which leaves my nails and cuticles, fragile, parched and straggly and in dire need of some TLC. With Lauren B. Beauty, Botanical Nail Treatment Twin Pack, the Nail & Cuticle Balm, restores my nails and cuticles to it's prime and the amino acid and biotin promotes healing around and on the nail itself. The Nail Serum promotes growth in those pesky brittle nails, thanks to the perfect blend of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamin E and C, peptides and the biotin sinks in instantly boosting the nails natural growth and strength.
EVERY OTHER DAY
Soveral, Mandarin Kiss Lip Restore Lip Balm, protects and heals those winter chapped lips, just in time for some summer holiday fun, leaving you with the perfect pout. Soveral, lip balm is great even after your flight, as flying at high altitude can leave you feeling a bit dehydrated. So restore some hydration with this lip balm with it's nourishing mango and cocoa butter blend. You can snap this up from net-a-porter for £17.00.
DAILY
As a bonus treat, MINTD has added for those taking out a subscription of either 3 or 6 months Argentum's, Illuminating Hydration Bar. This facial cleanser, may look like a bar of soap but guys this luxurious cleanser will give you a natural glow and leaving you not needing any foundation, this is a true bare-faced beauty and a fabulous free gift for those signing up for a longer subscription and saving you, even more, dollar to spend on your holidays £104.00 dollar to be precise.
Be it going on a summer holiday, near or far MINTD Holiday Beauty Prep is certainly the package that you need to see you through and leaving you looking like you've never left that holiday sun.
Another great priced box, costing £65.00 you certainly won't be braking the bank, leaving you with an extra £118.00 to spend on your hair, nails and tan.
Do you have a pre-holiday beauty checklist? I would love to hear your thoughts, so leave your comments below!
For skin that has been weather exposed so perfect for hose who have been skiing or need some hydration due to winter weather. It contains bio-active ingredients and is rich in antioxidants, which quickly absorbs leaving your skin feeling nourished, supple and plump all whilst repairing weather-damaged skin or if just in need of some tic. The scent packs a calming punch, thanks to all the organic essential oils infused, it certainly leaves me with moisturised skin and leaves me feeling relaxed.
A unisex face oil which is brilliant for pre-makeup application, thanks to it absorb quickly and deeply and it is perfect for post shaving. This dreamy face oil is suitable for all skin types and helps strengthen, soothe and protects your skin from the daily grime, so perfect to use both day and night. It leaves me skin looking dewy and non-greasy overtime. This stuff is super addictive and never disappoints.
This for me is my favourite out of the three, this is how I like to start and end my day. I never feel the need after I have used this or the others to moisturise my skin. It helps balance my and reduce redness and calms any fatigue or stresses of the day and perfect for those with sensitive skin. A little certainly goes a long way with this, plus the others, but I literally feel that I want to douse myself in it, due to is beautiful botanical scents, which will leave you feeling incredible.
I find myself at the window watching, tapping my foot in anticipation for the gate to open, looking longingly like a puppy waiting for its owner to come home! Well, that's a big fat lie! It's that time of the month and I'm waiting on Mr Postman, to deliver this month's MINTD Box, if he thinks he has got to 'be aware of the dog' there is nothing like a savage Mumma waiting to bite his hand off for some luxury beauty goodies!
Postman departed, hand safely intact, anxiety levels dropped I can now tear open the latest MINTD Box.
The Upkeep, this is what MINTD are helping us to maintain, the Upkeep of our skin and body, right from the inside out. Helping us harness our beauty with 5 luxurious products.
So for the past 3 weeks, that's how long I've been using all of the products so that I can give you an honest review have been tried and tested and I am eager to let you know how I got on.
I have been taking Potion London, The Beauty Formula, supplements to promote healthy hair, skin and nails every day and 1 a day after I have had lunch for 21 days now. These little supplement tablets are bursting with 19 vitamins and minerals all to help with hair growth, clear skin and strong nails. For those that have had a child will know that after giving birth and for those who were able, but now no longer breastfeed, your hair breaks, your body loses all those nutrients, your skin is looking a little lacklustre and those glorious long nails that grew wonderfully strong throughout pregnancy now brake, just looking at them. My daughter who is now, dare I say it 3 in a few weeks, I still find that I am suffering from the aftermath of pregnancy, but honestly since taking these little beauts, my hair, skin and nails are are a little longer, clearer and stronger. You get 60 tablets in the bottle and is reasonably priced at £25.00, not bad for a 2 month supply.
I have only recently heard of these Lip Loofas and I've been wondering what all the hype is about. So when I found APA Beauty Lip Loofah, in this months Upkeep box I was eager to give it a go. This little tub I carry everywhere and I use daily. I dab a small amount onto my lips and gently massage in, as soon as it hits you, you get a blossoming hit of the orange peel, the smell is truly divine, it is such a shame that you have to rinse it off, but you can't have the scrub derived from sugar and sweet almond seeds on your lips all day, but it is fine, because your lips and honestly left smoother, clearer of all dead skin that sits on you lips, but most importantly of all, your lips are left feeling as smooth as a babies bottom and highly moisturised thanks to it bursting with jojoba oil and shea butter, if on the move I always carry wipes with me so wherever I am always pout ready. It costs £16.00 and can be purchased from Net-A-Porter and considering I have been using it daily for 21 days, I still have a good, say 10 days - 14 days of usage.
Now I have been dying to get my hands on some Sunday Riley products, so was chuffed I didn't bite off Mr Postmans hand and did not get done for abuse or cannibalism, as tucked away in my MINTD Box their lye Sunday Riley's, Martian Mattifying Melting Water Gel Toner. After my face was cleansed, I squeezed a little on the gel toner into my hand and gently massaged into my face (dry skin) and the fresh aromatic smell, of the Manuka, cucumber and the sweetness from the marshmallow, leaves you feeling uplifted, cooler. This is ideal for those, who have oily, combination and acne-prone skin and it is great for those like me who suffer from redness and sensitive skin. In your MINTD Box, you will find a deluxe size priced at £18.46 from Space NK or you can grab a full size at £48.00.
Skyn Iceland's, Brightening Eye Serum, I am just going to jump in and say it,! I LOVE IT, it truly makes me happy. I use it day and night and boy do you feel the effect immediately and you can see your eyes brightening and feel them tightening. This super lightweight gel, is packed with Artic Peptides and once you have gently patted this daily treatment under the eye area with your fingertips, you feel those little magical peptides working and it is super fast absorbing, as you instantly feel as if it is freezing those wrinkles out (feels that way too) and tightening the eye area thanks to the advanced cosmetic drone peptides bursting in this full sized bottle costing £30.00 and if you pop into your local Marks and Spencers, you will find it in the beauty department.
Rosalena, what can I say. I love the ladies from this company and I recently meet one of the lovelies Helena from the brand and can you believe we live roads apart, totally small world. I love their products and I was grinning like Cheshire cat when I spotted their Beauty & The Beast Face Oil was inside this months box. This is great for both men and women, so father's day is not too far off, you can bag them this super loaded antioxidant face oil, suitable for all skin types. The bio-active ingredients are instantly absorbed in your face and neck, do not forget your décolletage too and filled with vitamins, will leave your face super hydrated and moisturised, so much so that during these spring months or on hotter days, I find myself not having to apply moisturiser. You can snap this up from the Rosalena website at £42.00.
If you haven't yet, I certainly would recommend subscribing to MINTD Box here, which you can snap it up for £65.00a massive saving of £76.46 so you can treat yourself to the new top or shoes you have been up eyeing up and it is FREE Delivery for those in the UK and those who are not, I have a FREE delivery code on your first box with code WELCOME17.
Have you tried this month's box or MINTD before, what are your thoughts?
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