Hi Ladies! I hope you’re all well
and having a fabulous weekend so far. As someone who suffers with Anxiety and
Panic Attacks, getting a good nights sleep is something I often struggle with.
My anxiety leaves me feeling more alert and ‘on-edge’ than I’d generally like
so any products that claim to help me sleep are welcomed with open arms. With
this being said, you can imagine my joy when high-street health retailer
Holland & Barrett contacted me to see if I’d like to trial and review a
surprise ‘Sleeping Beauty box’* full of natural products to promote a good
nights sleep. I wasn’t told anything else about the box but the sentence
‘promote a good nights sleep’ was enough for me to reply with a big fat ‘YES
PLEASE!’ moments later.
The box arrived for me in the
post a few days later and it looked super pretty wrapped with a green silk bow
(sorry I don’t have a photo of this) and when I opened it I was quite surprised
by the contents staring back at me. My first thought was ‘Holland & Barrett
sell beauty products?’ as I had no idea they sold anything other than vitamins,
food and health supplements. I also love how much thought had been put into
describing each of the products and what they were all to be used for so I knew
exactly what I was doing with them. I’ve been using them all for a few weeks
now and I can’t wait to share my thoughts with you all. Here’s a brief overview
of each of the products, what I think of them and whether they worked for me …
If like me you often struggle
sleeping, having a good pamper before bed is a great way to relax and unwind.
That’s where Wonder Oil comes in, the perfect pamper product. This multi-use
oil contains a blend of various oils including Olive, Sunflower, Sweet Almond,
Sesame and Jojoba. It can be used on the hair, skin and nails to replenish
moisture, nourish and soften. It can also be used as bath or massage oil, which
is perfect for those relaxing, pamper evenings before bed. I’ve been applying
it all over my body after a bath and it makes my skin feel hydrated, soft and
supple. It sunk in within minutes and left no greasy residue or oily film over
my skin, which oils can be know to do.
I’ve tried it out on my hair too
and was really impressed with the results. It left it soft, shiny and smelling
fabulous. It has a lovely citrus scent thanks to a blend of Grapefruit, Lemon
and Orange and although it might not be to everyone’s taste, I love it. If
you’re after a multi-purpose oil that is full f natural ingredients and will
nourish your skin and help you relax before bed, this one is fabulous. I
recently featured it in my ‘bath time beauty’ post here and I’ve never felt
more relaxed, moisturised and ready to snuggle down in bed as I have when using
this. I absolutely love this product and it’s a great all rounder for those
nights you want to relax and treat yourself.
Before receiving this box, I
didn’t realise that Cherries contain melatonin, the chemical your body produces
that makes you feel tired - I learn
something new every day! Anyway, this Black Cherry concentrate is essentially a
flavouring that can be added to warm water before bed to help you relax and
feel tierd. I have to be honest and say I wasn’t overly keen on the taste,
which is such a shame, as I love the concept of drinking something natural
before bed that will help aid the sleeping process. I’m going to keep trying
with it as it sounds really promising and anything that will help me to get a
good nights sleep is worth continuing with. It can also be added to smoothies
or mixed through yoghurt so I may give those a try instead and see how I get
along. Obviously the taste is personal preference thought so if you know you like
cherry flavours, don’t let my opinion put you off!
I’m sure you’re all aware that
Lavender is known for its relaxing and soothing scent and this aromatherapy oil
from Holland & Barratt is no exception. I’ve been popping a small drop of
it onto my pillow just before bed (you only need a tiny amount as its pretty
strong) and it really does help me relax and wind down. There’s not a great
deal more to say about this other than if you like Lavender scents and need
help relaxing before bed, this is a must-have. I’m going to try popping a few
drops in the bath next time I use it as I imagine that would be very relaxing
indeed! For only £4.99 I’ll definitely be repurchasing when mine runs out.
As I said earlier, I didn’t even know
Holland & Barrett sold beauty products so to see a moisturiser staring back
at me from the box was very exciting. This Dr. Organic night cream contains
Argan Oil, which has become a very popular ingredient in beauty products
lately. Known as a ‘wonder oil’ its meant to hydrate and nourish the skin. This cream is very thick and luxurious so I’m
not sure how well it would work on oily skin types but as I have combination
skin, I find with a thin layer, I can just get away with it. Its exceptionally moisturising
and feels very luxurious to slick on before bed and I find my skin feels
exceptionally hydrated after using it. If you suffer with very dry skin, I
imagine this would work amazingly well for you. It can also be used on any dry
areas of the body too or as a hand and foot cream. Again, a brilliant pamper
product to pop on before bed.
So you’re probably wanting to
know if these products helped me get to sleep and the answer to that is, yes! I
mean don’t get me wrong, none of these products are miracle workers and none of
them will instantly make you fall asleep (they are natural after all) but if
you need a helping hand to fall asleep naturally, I’d highly recommend them. I’m
also really intrigued by the rest of the Dr. Organic skincare range as I love
using natural skincare products and the range of products available is huge.
The ‘Sleeping Beauty’ box I
received isn’t actually available to buy but the individual products are all
readily available from Holland & Barrett stores and their website. However,
if they were to come out with a monthly or even quarterly beauty box, I’d
definitely sign up. The idea of getting a selection of natural products that
will benefit me every month is highly appealing. What do you think guys, would
you be interested in seeing something like this arrive on your doorstep every
month? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Did you know Holland & Barrett sold beauty products? What do
you think of this box?
Lots of Love,
As a sufferer of anxiety and panic attacks myself, this post was really beneficial to me. I will definitely be trying some of these products for myself :) thank you Kayleigh!
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Ah I'd definitely recommend the lavender oil :) it really helps me relax!! Xx.
DeleteWow, I never knew holland and barrat did anything like this :o I might have to try give it a go, anything for a couple extra of hours :) thanks
ReplyDeleteEm xx
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Me either!! I was really pleasantly surprised to find out they sell beauty products!! I really want to try more of the Dr. Organic range as the moisturiser is lovely and I love the packaging!! Xx.
DeleteI've often browsed the shelves in Holland and Barrett, they do quite a bit of stuff, they even have Burt's Bees :)
ReplyDeleteI really like popping in, there's so many things in there which you wouldn't find in Boots etc. I suffer with sleeping too, it can be a real problem for me and I often dread getting into bed as I know I'll be awake for ages :(
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Amy xx
A Little Boat Sailing
I never think to go for a look in there but I might pop in next time I'm out shopping and see what other bits and pieces they have!! I've not been too bad with getting to sleep lately but I often go through really bad stages where I can't get to sleep no matter how hard I try!! Its not good!! Xx.
DeleteI occasionally get insomnia and usually it takes a while for me to get to sleep so this post is perfect for me! ^^ I really want to try the Wonder Oil and the Dr Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Night Cream but they are a bit expensive for me so I might have to see about getting an alternative or ask for them for Christmas~ ^^
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Oooh reallly interesting products there, I've never actually heard of any of them. Putting the essential oil in the bath is a great idea :)
ReplyDeleteAmy| The Little Koala Blog ♥
All of these products sound really good, especially the Wonder Oil! I've always had problems with getting to sleep and having a full night's rest, so I will definitely consider these products :) Lovely reviews Kayleigh! xx
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Hi babe, if you don't like the taste of black cherry maybe try camomile tea before bed. It is suppose to help you relax too :) Great post as always.
ReplyDeleteHave a fab weekend
Lots of love
Nafisah xo
I did a review on this box too, i loved it!
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http://talisatalksbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/origins-face.html
The wonder oil looks really nice! I love the idea of this box! xxx
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I have a lavender pillow spray and absolutely adore it. However, I have no trouble falling asleep and I thank my lucky stars for it!
ReplyDeleteI sometimes struggle with falling asleep at night & have been wanting to try out some lavender scents!
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A Brunette In The City
I'm with you on this one, I never did think Holland and Barrett sold beauty products.. I'll definitely be popping by there more often now! I struggle with sleeping A LOT(!) and I also have anxiety but never thought that the two could be linked... it does make sense though xx
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Recently I've been getting really bad anxiety/panic attacks and they all seem to happen at night time so I either can't sleep or am jolted awake and then can't go back. Thanks so much for this post, Kayleigh cause now I'll def. be looking into to the Lavendar Oil. Not sure if this brand in particular is sold where I live but if anything I'll be on the look out for something similar! xx
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The Mod Mermaid
I think a trip to Holland and Barrett's is needed, I need all the help I can get to sleep. It's terrible. They should get on board of the beauty box hype, I'd sign up.
ReplyDeleteLucy @ Lucyy Writes
I've noticed they do loads of herbal and fruit teas in H&B, maybe these would help to relax you too :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post and very benefiting to me :-) I have problems sleeping too and always use Lavender Oil either in the bath before sleep or on my pillow, wrists :). I knew Holland and Barrett done beauty products but I have never tried them out :O so may look into doing so as these ones listed sound amazing especially the wonder oil, I hope your having a great weekend xx
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I really want to try some of these! I always have troubles sleeping :/
ReplyDeleteJo xx
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Would definitely love to try out this box, I'm all for natural oils
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The black cherry concentrate sounds amazing, I love cherries! Especially ones with health benefits. :D
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