Puffer Coat & Mohair

CUBIC Coat* // H&M Jumper // Light in The Box Leggings // Next Bag // Fila Disruptor II Trainers

(Similar: Cashmere Jumper, Fleece Leggings, Burgundy Leather Bag)

Last week I received another package kindly sent to me by CUBIC, and it contained this lovely beige puffer coat. It is nice and warm, not too bulky and has 2 front pockets with snap buttons that sit over hidden slit pockets. It is also an ideal length if you are petite like me!

This Black Friday there is up to 50% off everything and you can use code NAVI20 for an extra 20% off. Don't miss out!

xo

*Gift

New Dove Body Wash

@skincarestationery A couple of weeks ago I received a body wash package kindly sent to me by Dove 🕊 The Dove Deeply Nourishing Body Wash contains a unique blend of 3 skin conditioners and is now Vegan certified. It features the classic Dove fragrance for lightly scented skin. The Dove Derma Hypoallergenic Body Wash is their first fragrance free body wash. It is also pH balanced and sulfate SLES free, so ideal for dry and sensitive skin. Both products lather nicely and leave skin feeling soft after using. Even though I enjoy fragranced products I think I preferred the unscented version even more as it is not only kind to skin but also kind to sensitive noses as well! #dove #gifta #skincarehaul #bodycare #asmrhaul #skincareasmr #veganskincare @dove @GIFTA ♬ Follow Her - Zeeky Beats

A couple of weeks ago I received a package kindly sent to me by Dove, containing 2 Dove Deeply Nourishing Body Wash, the Dove Derma Hypoallergenic Body Wash, the Dove Nourishing Silk Body Wash and a shower puff. 

The Dove Deeply Nourishing Body Wash contains a unique blend of 3 skin conditioners and is now Vegan certified. It features the classic Dove fragrance for lightly scented skin.

The Dove Derma Hypoallergenic Body Wash is their first fragrance free body wash. It is also pH balanced and sulfate SLES free, so ideal for dry and sensitive skin.

Both products lather nicely and leave skin feeling soft after using. Even though I enjoy fragranced products I think I preferred the unscented version even more as it is not only kind to skin but also kind to sensitive noses as well!

Have you tried the new Dove body washes?

xo

The Best Black Friday Deals 2023

It's that time of the year again so make sure to take advantage of all the offers below to stock up on essentials and get your Christmas shopping ready for a great price!

• The Body Shop: 25% off with code LYBC25 (or AFFNAVILLE year round!) 
• Dr Sam's: 10% off with code MSVANILLEBF, free delivery & a FREE gift card of up to £30 on orders £50+ 
• Merri Intimates: 20% sitewide. Get an extra 10% off with code NAVILLE10
• Sana Jardin: 30% off everything (40% off bundles)
• Sephora: up to 50% off, plus free Beauty Bag worth £100 when you spend £120
• Face Theory: 30% off sitewide (use code MSVANILLE for an extra 20% off!)
• Boots: Up to 50% off on selected items
• La Redoute: Up to 50% off everything and extra 10% off with code EXTRA10
• Benefit: 20% off sitewide, 25% off £60 spend and 30% off £100 spend
• SINBONO: 22% off with code MSVANILLE, 35% off $199+ with BF35, 50% off $299 with BF50
• Mermade Hair: Up to 80% off sitewide, no code needed
• Radley London: up to 50% off selected items
• YesStyle: Up to 50% off 150 K-Beauty Items. Get extra money off with code NAV2019
• Superdrug: Save up to 60% on selected items
• Escentual: Save at least 50% on selected items, plus an extra 10% off with code BLACK10

Will you be taking advantage of the sales?

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Gentle Cleansers for Autumn & Winter

With colder temperatures we need to keep our skin barrier happy by using gentle products, and this includes our cleanser.

A couple of cleansers ideal for autumn and winter are:

• Dr Sam's Flawless Cleanser: non foaming, moisturising and calming thanks to Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Allantoin; with a handy pump for easy dispensing (full review here)
• Tiam Snail & Azulene Low pH Cleanser: if you prefer a foaming option, this one lightly lathers; with hydrating Snail Mucin and soothing Azulene (full review here)
• Nivea 5 in 1 Micellar Water Sensitive: can't forget about a makeup remover! This one contains Grape Seed Oil and Glycerin to moisturise, plus soothing Panthenol.

All of them are fragrance free so great for sensitive skin!

Have you tried any of these products?

xo

PS. This Black Friday week at Dr Sam's you can get 10% off with code MSVANILLEBF, free delivery and a FREE gift card of up to £30 with orders £50+ 

New In: September 2023

In September I received my YesStyle order (see haul post here), as well as the Jurlique Nutri Define & Rare Rose products, Vichy Dercos Anti Dandruff Sensitive Shampoo and AKT Deodorant in Columbia Road; got selected to test the md london Hair Dryer, The Body Shop Pumpkin Vanilla Set and P. Calm Toner Pads. Also received the Dr Sam's Cleanser, my Bubble Welcome Package, Revision Skincare DEJ Serum,  Forest & Shore Thrive Hair Oil, another Inkey List Plumping Lip Balm and Britney Spear's Jungle Fantasy perfume. (All gifted)

From Superdrug I purchased some Nivea Micellar Water and Cotton Pads, and Dot got me the Skinny Dip face masks (even got some for my mum as they were only 8p!)

And on our anniversary Dot got me a Mulberry England card holder, Slip mulberry silk pillowcase, flowers and a deck of Empowerment Cards.

Anything not pictured I have linked to the already published review or post so you can check them out (except Bubble, which is coming soon!).

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Revision Skincare DEJ Daily Boosting Serum

Designed to rejuvenate and energize fatigued skin, the Revision Skincare DEJ Daily Boosting Serum* is infused with Sunflower Sprout Extract Technology which can improve firmness and skin health. This Technology comprises energising Adenosine, antioxidant Acetyl L-Carnitine and barrier supporting Omega 3 Fatty Acids. 

Other notable ingredients include an antioxidant blend of THD Ascorbate, Resveratrol and Red Seaweed; brightening Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, a Postbiotic Blend of Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Saccharide Isomerate and Bacillus Ferment to improve the microbiome and skin health. 

It comes in a black padded cardboard box, containing inside an aluminium tube with a pump and a clear cap, which looks and feels of good quality.

The DEJ Serum has a cosmetically elegant formula with a lightweight, milky texture that feels comfortable while lightly moisturising the skin. 

After around a week of usage I have noticed that some hyperpigmentation marks appear to be lightened and redness seems to be reduced. 

Find the Revision Skincare DEJ Daily Boosting Serum at Dermstore.

xo

SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream

A few weeks ago I received the SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream*, which besides the ingredients in the name, it also contains just over 70% Centella Asiatica Extract.

Other notable ingredients include: Niacinamide; Extracts of Tea Tree, Aloe Vera, Calendula, Green Tea, Lavender, Rosemary, Mushroom and Witch Hazel; plus Saccharide Isomerate and Ceramide NP. 

This cream is designed to exfoliate, strengthen the skin barrier, soothe and moisturise. 

It has a lightweight gel-cream consistency that absorbs fast into the skin without stickiness. 

I've been using it as a night cream and in the morning my skin feels very soft, smooth and nourished while looking more even and less red. 

This cream is fragranced with uplifting Peppermint oil and contains no artificial colours so the green shade comes from the ingredients within.

It comes in a glossy cardboard box, holding a sturdy plastic green pot and branded black lid. It also contains a stopper inside and has a PAO of 12  months.

This was my first product by the brand so was quite excited to try it and I'm happy to say I was not disappointed. I would certainly recommend the SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream, especially for oily skin or if you are prone to breakouts.

Find the SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream at YesStyle and Sephora.

xo

On Our Anniversary

It was our 11th anniversary in September and Dotcito spoiled me as usual! 

He got me a card, flowers, a Slip silk pillowcase and the cutest pink Mulberry card holder 😍

xo

Skin1004 Probio-Cica Eye Cream and Hyalu-Cica Sun Stick

Recently I have been testing the Skin1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream and Hyalu-Cica Silky-Fit Sun Stick, kindly sent to me by the brand.

These are the 3rd and 4th products from Skin1004 that I've tried and they all share the same luxurious-feeling silk-touch cardboard packaging, which I really like.

The Skin1004 Probio-Cica Eye Cream has brightening and anti-wrinkle properties thanks to Fermented Centella and Bakuchiol. 

Other notable ingredients include Niacinamide, Shea Butter, Panthenol, Adenosine, Macadamia Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Cocoa Extract, Centella Asiatica Extracts and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8.

This eye cream comes in a sleek brown tube with a silicone applicator. I would have liked to see a cooling metal tip, however, it still massages in the product nicely. Make sure to dot the cream around the eye first before attempting to glide the applicator, otherwise it may pull or skip on the skin.

It has a medium consistency that does not feel greasy or break me out.

My eye area feels very soft, supple, moisturised and looks glowing and smooth. It seems to have increased firmness and helped with dark circles as well.

I was surprised to see it contains "only" 20ml of product but it's still more than the usual 15ml found in western eye products.

The Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Silky-Fit Sun Stick is actually my first ever sun stick so I was quite intrigued to try it. 

This Sun Stick provides SPF 50+ PA++++ protection and is infused with Pure Centella from Madagascar and Hyaluronic Acid. It also contains several botanical extracts, including Neem, Eggplant, Aloe, Turmeric, Agave, Chestnut, Safflower, Coffee, Grape and Jojoba; however, most are under 1ppm, so any benefits may be negligible.

It comes in a white tube with a matte pastel blue cap, in a twist-up format which is reminiscent of deodorant sticks. 

The product dispenses easily without sticking to the packaging. It glides on and melts into the skin without issues.

As I have oily skin, I was worried it would make me look shiny but that was not the case at all, as the Silica in the formula prevents any shine, giving it a soft matte finish on the skin.

It does not feel greasy, it is also unscented and did not irritate my skin. 

Even though the product is quite small and compact I believe it still should last a while. After several passes all over my face it only used up 1 to 2mm of product. 

Overall, it is a very quick and convenient way of reapplying sunscreen on the go and throughout the day so I will continue to use this product! 

The packaging for both products comes sealed for hygiene which I appreciate. 

Use code NAV2019 for money off your next YesStyle order and join their Influencer Program for free sponsored products.

xo

Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Serum

A couple of weeks ago I received the Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Serum*.

This multi-tasking facial serum is formulated to hydrate and add glow to the skin. It also helps strengthen the moisture barrier while soothing and nourishing.

Besides the main ingredients (HA and Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil & Extract), it also contains Niacinamide, Saccharide Isomerate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Squalane, Panthenol, Allantoin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Lactic Acid.

It does contain alcohol and fragrance, however, it does not irritate my skin or break me out. It has a slightly floral and sweet scent that does not linger. It also features a light pink hue which was unexpected but I like it. 

It is very lightweight and absorbs fast, leaving my skin feeling very soft and moisturised. It also seems to reduce redness.

I love that it contains so many hydrating, antioxidant and soothing ingredients AND probiotics, one of my current favourite ingredients in skincare. 

The product comes in a green  cardboard box containing a very generous 80ml glass bottle in a matching green shade that fades towards the bottom. The dispenser is a twist top pump and dispenses the right amount of product each time. I find that just one pump is enough for my whole face so this will last for ages. 

Find the Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Acid Serum at Sephora and YesStyle.

xo

PS. Use code NAV2019 for money off your next YesStyle order.

*Gifted

The Body Shop Limited Edition AW 2023

Cherries & Cheer Essential Gift  // Pears & Share Hand Cream

Sweets & Treats Pear & Cherry Essential Gift 

Pears & Share Essential Gift // Cherries & Cheer Body & Space Mist

The Body Shop have released a new limited edition collection of the new Cherries & Cheer and returning favourite Pears & Share.

Cherries & Cheer features notes of juicy and refreshing Cherry, Almond Milk and Vanilla; while the Pears & Share collection has a Pear, Sloe Berries & Peony accord. 

Find my favourites pictured above and remember to use code AFFNAVILLE to get 20% off, or 14315 on already discounted items, advent and gifts.

xo

Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner & Moisturiser

The Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide* is a 2 in 1 Toner & Moisturiser designed to provide intense hydration while firming the skin by using Ceramides, Peptides and White Leaf Tea. 

Other notable ingredients include Glycerin, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Squalane, Mannitol, Snow Mushroom Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Flower Extract and Vitamin E.

It has a milky texture that absorbs in seconds, leaving my skin feeling very soft and moisturised, and making texture appear more refined. 

Even though it is aimed at normal to dry skin types, it does not feel heavy or greasy on my oily skin. It did not cause any irritation or breakouts either.

What I really like is that this product could save a couple of steps during my skincare routine if pressed for time.

The Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner & Moisturiser comes in a matte white cardboard box with blue text. The bottle design is very unique, featuring an oversized off-white screw cap and a clear plastic bottle with a frosted easy-peel sticker. Very aesthetically pleasing and easy to recycle. 

It is also fragrance free, contains 170ml of product and has a PAO of 12 months. 

Overall, a great moisturising toner with firming properties that I would recommend for any skin type!

Find the Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide at Cult Beauty, Look Fantastic and Sephora.

xo

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Dercos Anti Dandruff Sensitive Shampoo

I was kindly gifted the Dercos Anti Dandruff Sensitive Shampoo, which promises to act on dandruff from first use and to have a 6 week anti-relapse action.

It is designed for dandruff and itchy scalps which are also sensitive and uses a gentle cleansing formula.

It uses very mild surfactants including Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Also contains Lactic Acid and Salicylic acid to exfoliate the scalp; Piroctone Olamine to treat dandruff, plus soothing Bisabolol.

The shampoo is a clear liquid with low viscosity and a synthetic scent that does not linger after washing. 

It lightly lathers and gently cleanses my scalp and leaves it feeling clean without any dryness or irritation. There was no itching or visible flakes either. 

What I also liked was that my hair felt soft and frizz seemed to be reduced, with roots looking clean, with natural volume. 

As it uses quite gentle surfactants, if you have very oily hair you may need to double cleanse. Also the scent was not my favourite but thankfully it does not linger. 

Find the  Dercos Anti Dandruff Sensitive Shampoo at Boots and Escentual.

Have you tried this shampoo?

xo

PS. Don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY! Ends soon!

Wool & Leather

YesStyle Haul #16

@skincarestationery YesStyle haul of some basics for acne prone skin! Use code NAV2019 for money off your next order✨ #YSFoodAesthetic @YesStyle @YesStyleInfluencers #kbeauty #skincarehaul #kbeautyhaul #yesstylehaul #abib #numbuzin #cosrx #purito #aestura ♬ original sound - Naville

This was a giveaway prize kindly sent to me by YesStyle (and technically it would be my 17th haul as my Etude Haul was also from YesStyle!)

In this package I received:

• Abib Acne Foam Cleanser: a gentle cleanser with salicylic acid
• CosrX AC Calming Liquid Intensive: a toner with AHA, BHA and Centella
• Numbuzin Miracle Trouble Care Double Kit: a patches and ampoule set
• Aestura Blemish Calming Serum: with soothing Centella and Niacinamide
• Purito Centella Green Level Recovery Cream: With 50% Centella Asiatica Extract and Niacinamide

Use code NAV2019 for money off your next order and join the YesStyle Influencer Programe to receive free sponsored products!

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Forest & Shore Thrive Hair Oil

About a month ago I was kindly sent the Forest & Shore Thrive Hair Oil* to try out.

This 100% natural hair oil is designed to promote growth and strengthen follicles to encourage stronger hair and improve density.

To achieve this, it uses a blend of energising Coffee, Rosemary and Parsley Seed Oils. It also contains nourishing Almond, Olive, Avocado, Castor, Coconut, Argan and Baobab Oils.

Despite this, it does not feel greasy and a few minutes after massaging into my scalp, any oil residue is pretty much completely absorbed into my hands. It is easy to wash off in the shower and I enjoy the strong herbal scent it has.

I have been using it for nearly 4 weeks as a mini-mask, leaving it on a couple of hours before washing my hair and it seems to be helping with hair loss as I am seeing a bit less fall out in the shower. 

It comes packaged in a glass bottle inside a cardboard box, and has a long PAO of 24 months. It is also vegan and made in England, and much more affordable than other hair oils at £18.99 for 100ml.

If you are looking for a hair promoting oil it is definitely worth giving the Thrive Hair Oil a try.

xo

Superdrug Paddle Brush

A while back I was kindly gifted the Superdrug Paddle Brush from the Superdrug Community.

The brush is well made and comes in a velvety matte finish which gives it a soft touch and elegant look. The whole brush is black, except for a contrasting silver detail on the handle.

The base that holds the bristles features a cushioned pad with a small vent to permit airflow, which in turn allows for it to adapt to the head's curves when brushing hair near the scalp.

The bristles are fine, long and end in a round ballpoint to avoid scratching or scraping the scalp when using. The handle features raised texture in the form of a row of lines for improved grip. Despite the large size of the brush it is still quite lightweight but does not feel flimsy.

Thanks to the numerous long bristles, this paddle brush can detangle a whole head of hair extremely fast, while providing a gentle, stimulating scalp massage.

Because of its effectiveness and ease of use (I can brush all of my waist-length, straight hair within about 10 seconds) I will continue to use and would definitely recommend the Superdrug Paddle Brush.

Join the Superdrug Community using the link in my bio to get a signup bonus!

xo

mdlondon Blow Hair Dryer in Blush

@skincarestationery mdlondon Blow Hair Dryer in Blush It is small but powerful, quieter and lighter than any other hair dryer I've used! Thanks to @BeautyBuddy and @MD London Hair for my cute hair dryer 🥰 #haircare #asmrunboxing #mdlondon #beautyunboxing #hairstyling #blowdryer #pinkaesthetic ♬ original sound - Naville

A few weeks ago I was kindly gifted the mdlondon Blow Hairdryer in Blush plus the diffuser attachment to test and review.

This cute hair dryer might look like a toy one; however, it is anything but! 

It is more lightweight than any hair dryer I've used, and it is also much quieter. 

The mdlondon Hair Dryer is small but mighty: with 3 speed settings and 3 heat levels to dry as fast or as gently as you please. Plus a cool shot button and an innovative self-cleaning function.

The handy 3 meter cord allows the freedom of getting closer to a mirror, for a comfortable styling experience. 

Needless to say, I love it!

The only thing I struggled with was placing and removing the attachments but it will probably get easier with time.

Find the mdlondon Blow Hair Dryer at Sephora, Harvey Nichols and mdlondon. 

There are 3 colourway options and the blush one is currently available with 2 choices of a free haircare bundle! 

xo

Revolution Superdrug Edit Advent Calendar 2023

@skincarestationery Unboxing the Superdrug Exclusive version of the Revolution Advent Calendar 2023* #unboxing #superdrug #superdrugpr #asmrunboxing #adventcalendar #makeuphaul #makeuprevolution Thanks @Superdrug @Makeup Revolution ♬ Calendar Girl - Neil Sedaka

Recently I was kindly sent the Superdrug Edit Revolution Advent Calendar 2023, which varies slightly from the version Revolution sells on their own website. 

This was my first ever Beauty Advent Calendar so was very excited to try it! 

While the outer packaging does show what the contents inside are, you still don't know exactly what you will find inside each box so it's still thrilling to open each one.

It contains 3 Lip Liners, 1 Eye Liner, 1 Brow Pencil, 2 Jelly Glosses, 2 Lip Glosses, 1 Lip Oil, Tweezers, Mirror, Mini Sponge, Powder Puff, 3 Brushes, Eyebrow Gel, Shadow Palette, Primer, 2 Liquid Blushes, Finishing Powder, Highlighter and Contour Powder.

It is a great way to start your makeup journey as it contains so many varied products that can allow experimenting with your look.

The Revolution Advent Calendar is amazing value as all products inside (except the finishing powder) are full size. 

It would be great to see an alternative version featuring darker shades and also a leaflet inside with product ingredients instead of having them on the outer packaging as once opened, the box will get discarded and it is also hard to read due to the reflective finish of the packaging. Also be aware some of the shades in the palette are meant for face use and not the eye area.

If you are looking for an affordable beauty advent calendar full of makeup goodies I would definitely recommend the Revolution Superdrug Edit Advent Calendar!

xo

Dr Sam's Flawless Cleanser

A couple of weeks ago I received the Dr Sam's Flawless Cleanser*, which is part of Dr Sam Bunting's skincare line.

This non-comedogenic and fragrance free cleanser is very gentle on the skin thanks to Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Allantoin.

It is recommended to use one pump in the morning and 2 pumps at night, however, I find only one pump is enough each time, as I do use a micellar water beforehand in the evening.

The packaging feels sturdy and the pump dispenses just the right amount of product for each use. 

The cleanser has a thick gel texture that melts into the skin. It is non foaming, so does not dry out the skin, in fact it leaves skin feeling very soft and moisturised.

Even though it is fragrance free, as I massage it on, the product gives off an almond or marzipan-like scent which I really like. I believe the scent (which is nothing like other unscented cleansers that smell a bit off-putting and even rancid at times) is due to the quality of the ingredients.

The Dr Sam's Flawless Cleanser is a great option for every skin type and will work well with any actives in your routine as it is so gentle. 

Get 10% off with code MSVANILLE.

xo

PS. Don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY!