LONDON MUMMA

A seasonal skincare switch up is essential when we reach the Autumnal months for both day and night. The cool dry air can leave our skin feeling and looking parched, therefore we need, no our skin craves for some extra hydration and moisture.

We require that little extra TLC in the cooler months, whereas in the summer months we need a little more protection from the sun, but fast forward to Autumn our skin can become dry and be more subject to breakouts, I know I have seen a change in my skin's health, have you?

For me, especially when I wake my skin can look a bit my duller and lifeless, so it's important that I can help boost moisture into my skin overnight, so finding some great darling some products to help restore moisture, calm and radiance in to my skin, whilst working overtime overnight to aid the process of regeneration and rejuvenation, helping it look healthier from night to day.

When faced with a dilemma on what to use for your nighttime beauty routine, look no further this month than to MINTD Box. This months edit is all about perfecting night time beauty sleep, with products formulated with active ingredients, natural oils and aromatic and therapeutic scents, perfect for the Autumnal months, assisting in relaxation and the preparation for a good nights sleep. So sit back grab a cuppa and a cosy knit and let us get stuck into what is inside this months MINTD Box.

Nothing makes a home, mind, body, and soul feel more relaxed than with a candle burning. This Neom, English lavender, sweet basil & jasmine plus 16 other essential oils all blended perfectly together in this Tranquility scented candle is perfect to unwind with 20-30 minutes before bed, this luxurious candle's fragrance just oozes pure luxury. I like to light this before going to bed, whilst relaxing in the bath and filling the whole house with its desirable scent and this little beauty burns up to 20 hours.

Aromatherapy Associates is a brand that I am extremely familiar with and love dearly and this light relax bath and shower oil, currently takes centre stage in my bathroom, high up enough from Leanora's little toddler fingers. The perfect oil, a few drops needed only to help aid a peaceful and relaxing nights sleep, after a busy day, plus it leaves the whole bathroom smelling like heaven thanks to the restful powers of Lavender, Ylang-ylang and Petitgrain ingredients.

Once out the bath and moisturised, I spritzed Supermoods, sweet pillow scent over my pillows, honestly with all the gorgeous aromas, filling your home, it truly feels like you have brought the spa into your home. A light spritz goes a long way, I like to close the door once I have done this, to not let any of the aromatic scents leave the room, as I find that helps me have more of peaceful and tranquil sleep.

The piece de resistance, out of this whole box and something I have been dying to get my hands on, is Sunday Rileys, luna sleeping night oil! A little thicker than most, but totally not greasy at all, it is formulated with a derivative of trans-retinoic acid to minimise the appearance of pores, loss of elasticity and slow the development of wrinkles, I use a few drops once my cleansed face and allow it to soak into my dehydrated skin. I've been using this for 2 weeks and I have to say I have noticed a difference in the appearance of my now glowing and nourished skin when I wake.

Omorovicoza is the perfect at home facial wonder and any beauty lover would certainly agree. Applied 2-3 times a week, only a little is needed and the gel-like consistency helps calm and plump skin and trust me when I say when you wake in the morning your skin looks amazing, my skin looked more balanced and radiant. Plus a little tip thanks to Leanora, I went on a hunt for this last Friday after I went out and found it in the fridge and thanks to miss sassy pants, my skin was glad for it, the perfect travel-sized companion.

Overall, I have to honestly take my hat off to MINTD Box this months box is super exciting and I am loving all the products and brands in this box, it truly did not disappoint, I know I say it each month, but hands down guys and gals, get your beauty hands on this box for £65 is a total daylight robbery for all the right reasons. I have to say a big thank you for MINTD for working with me on this months box, honestly I've had the best nights of sleep the past few weeks and looking forward to tonight, as I've no Leanora, so Mumma is gonna have a glass of wine and enjoy these products all over again, roll on 5 pm!

I'd love to know if you have tried this month's box and what you think thus far, or maybe if you've not bagged the box, which ships worldwide for free on your first box order with the code WELCOME17 what you think of the products? I would love to hear your comments below.

London Mumma xx

The summer sun is truly glorious, our skin feels and looks great and we want that summer glow to last. So how can we maintain are golden glow, well with a little TLC and little healing and a whole lotta love from MINTD.

If you follow me on Instagram (which you should FYI!!) you would know how much I love my MINTD Box. You'd think I would have had enough of them and they me, but each month I am astounded, they always exceed my expectations and every month I fall in love with them a little, ok, ok, a lot more! Plus I am always excited to see Mr Postman with my little box at hand (don't worry we've come to an arrangement where I don't bite).

This month's box is all about the Recovery. Helping protect and revive our sun damaged skin all whilst keeping it fully hydrated and silky smooth.

Here is what is in this months box.

Cocolux Australia Tonka Bean & Lime Zest Candle

There is nothing more exquisite than opening a box to get a glorious waft of fresh tropical coconut, to take you bake to the sandy white beaches. This luxury candle by Cocolux Australia is sourced from Australia and is completely natural and sustainable. This glorious scent, helps calm and relax your mind for a quiet evening of pampering or unwinding after a long day at work and is super inviting and cosy, perfect to help relax your mind body and soul. 

Cleansing is such a vital part of my skincare routine and when I want something a bit more hydrating for my skin on those busy days and feel I need a bit more of an uplift or if I have been wearing heavier makeup, this deep pore cleanser by Sajal Balans is ideal to clear the days impurities or any residue makeup. Personally this can be used day or night, but I like to start my day with it, giving my skin the boost it needs in hydration for the day, plus leaves my face feeling super clean and soft thanks to the fig, African whitewood and precious metal extracts also infused with anti-microbial properties that leave my blotchy red skin looking and feeling calm in the morning. 

After cleansing, I reached for Earth Tu Face, Hydrate & repair face balm, it is perfect to help boost dehydrated skin and this super botanical balm increases cellular regeneration and facilitates tissue repair, perfect as I recently had a breakout or those that suffer from skin problems, plus the rose petals infused helped calm the irritation. If you sit in an office all day with pesky air-conditioning I would certainly recommend this balm for you or be it you just got back from your summer holidays this will certainly help quench the thirst.

Day and night I reached for Su-man rehydrating toning essence. It is a real treat, a water like gel, that instantly refreshes your skin and glides on with ease, the perfect elixir balance of rose petals packed with hyaluronic acid perfect for balancing out the tone of your skin, all whilst keeping it refreshed and hydrated the perfect combo for dewy skin.

Last little gem in this months box, is a brand and firm favourite of mine, I've recently spoken about this before in their travel trio collection, but Ameliorate smoothing body exfoliant is just perfect in all ways, it helps to buff and smoothen your skin and what is better it comes full sized in this months box.




I have to say, this month's box is perfect for your skincare recovery, all products offer and do something different in restoring your skin and I have noticed a big difference in it's clarity. 

To snap up this month's box costing £65.00 with a massive saving of £80.00 you can buy it here, plus for those that are ordering a box for the first time, get an extra 10% off with using the code WELCOME17 and a further little treat for those signing up to a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription, you will be sent a free Argentum Illuminating Hydrating Bar worth £104.00, not bad hey!

I'd love to hear your thoughts and your favourite brands that help your skin recover, or if you have and what your thoughts are on this month's MINTD Recovery Box! Please leave your comments below.