Ladival Sun Protection Review*

Back in June I received my Glossybox and as usual I tried and reviewed the products. One product that stood out to me was the Ladival Sun Protection Spray and I have thoroughly enjoyed using it over the past couple of months. When I was contacted about trialling some more products from the range, I couldn’t say no. We have had some lovely sunny days in England over the past month and I am so grateful that I had the Ladival range by my side.

The first item I received was the Ladival SPF 15 Non Greasy Spray. Ladival Sun Protection is the first mainstream brand to protect against harmful Infrared-A rays, as well as both UV-A and UV-B. Infrared-A rays make up a third of the sun’s damaging rays and causes short and long term skin damage. This spray is easy to apply and really sinks well into the skin. I love this product as the gentle formulation is great for sensitive skin and works really well with my eczema. It can be hard to find a sun tan lotion that doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin so this is a major breakthrough and for me it is worth paying the extra money compared to more generic brands.

I also received the SPF 50+ Non Greasy Lotion. The texture of this product is a lot thicker than the spray and has a slight PVA glue scent to it. My mum loved this, she loves the smell of glue and the subtle scent made her want to keep applying this. Although this appears slightly scented, the Ladival products are free from perfume, colourants, preservatives and emulsifiers. The smell soon sinks into the skin and makes this a very wearable lotion. I would use this when going on holiday abroad due to the high SPF it’s not often warm enough in the UK to need something this high.

Ladival has a wide range of products available to suit everyone, including lotions and sprays at SPFs 15, 30 and 50 and a kids’ range. The Ladival Sun Protection (RRP £19.99) is available from Boots, Asda, Well Pharmacy and Lloyds Pharmacy. To read more about protecting against harmful Infrared-A rays, visit www.thinkIRD.com. Would you consider purchasing this product for maximum skin protection?

*I received these items free of charge in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not influenced in any way. Please see my disclaimer for more information.

June 2016 Glossybox

I have been receiving my Glossybox for over 5 years now, I cannot believe how crazy that is and how many products I have received in that time. Nevertheless, the excitement every month is still there and that is what keeps me coming back time and time again. This month’s box had a summer vibe to it and contained things that I will definitely be using this summer. We also received a bonus item which was good, read on for my full review.

Konjac Sponge – Full Size £6.99

I have seen these sponges around and I wanted to try one for a while now. These sponges are the latest trend in Japan and are made from the natural fibres of the konjac vegetable. These sponges are known for their ability to hold water and can buff your skin beautifully. The sponge is more gently than a scrub but left my skin feeling very smooth. The texture feels like rubber. You need to hang this sponge up to dry to keep it fresh which is my only annoyance as I can’t take it to the gym but I really like what this has done for me so far. I would definitely repurchase these if I saw them in a store.

Ladival – Sun Protection Spray – Full Size £19.99

After receiving a sun protection oil last month I was initially disappointed to see another one in the box, especially as it has the same SPF. It would have been nicer to perhaps receive a higher SPF so I had  range to try out. That being said I really do like this product. The lotion sprays on so applies easily and really sinks into the skin which I like. This isn’t necessarily a product I would pick up in store as the packaging doesn’t appeal to me but I would definitely buy this again. The Ladival spray provides protection against four types of UV rays which most sunscreens don’t do. It’s also water resistant and free from perfume so works really well with my eczema. It’s great to feel that I’m really protected when wearing this.

De Bruyere – After Sun Lotion – Full Size £9.48

After sun is something I definitely like to use in the summer to keep my skin hydrated and avoid any peeling if I get sunburnt. I love the packaging of this product, it’s so pretty compared to well-known brands. The first thing I noticed when I went to use this was the smell due to the coconut oil properties. It smells like Malibu cocktails and summer all rolled into one – it’s absolutely gorgeous! It is also totally paraben and silicone free too, so you know you aren’t putting anything harmful onto your skin. I haven’t been lucky enough to get much sun this year (thank you England!) but when I do, this is going to be one of my summer staples.

Origins – GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream – Full Size £20

This is quite a small sized sample and I’m not sure if there was enough to really notice any differences when trialling this cream. This gel like formula aims to instantly reduce dark circles and puffiness under the eyes. You simply dab this around the eye area in the morning. 

Emite Make Up – Lip & Cheek Tint – Full Size £12.50

I found this a bit daunting when I opened it as it’s a deep red colour and I pictured myself looking like a clown but then I saw Kim wearing it and it looked really nice and subtle. The trick is to only apply a few drops when wearing this on the cheeks and then blending it out. It gives a lovely pink glow and once I got the hang of not putting too much on I really liked the result. This is such a large product as well it is going to last ages.

Aussie Hair Care – Deep Conditioner – Full Size £1.09

This sachet was a bonus product this month. I do love a deep conditioner as they always make my hair feel really soft and I like to save these for special occasions. I haven’t used this yet as I am saving it for when my hair starts to feel dry again but this was a welcomed addition to this month’s box.

They also provided a sneak peek for July, we will be receiving a night tanner, I am excited to try this out! What did you get in your Glossybox this month? If you’d like to sign up for Glossybox, click here.