YTTP: Cleanser & Serum & it's #PinkFriday16 today!

I've been testing out two of YTTP (Youth to the People) products one of which I received in the A/W '15 sampler box.

YTTP is a Californian eco-luxe brand made in small batches before being hand bottled and packaged.  Formulations combine science with clean natural ingredients.  Inspiration came from the founders' grandmother who created her own natural and botanical skincare line over 30 years ago and YTTP work with the same chemist who worked with Grandma Eva!

Products are free from soap, sulphates, phthalates, synthetic fragrances and colours.

YTTP Cleanser this is a trial size (full size retails at £28 for 8oz) and it's formulated with Kale, Green Tea, Spinach and Vitamins. I like using this in my morning shower mainly as it is a gel type wash which cleans, balances, removes make up and impurities while leaving the skin feeling fresh.  To use: damp skin and then apply a 10p size over the face and neck, massage before rinsing.

I was sent YTTP Serum (£43 for 1oz)* to review and wow what an amazing product. It instantly firms the skin, plumping and adding radiance. I can quite honestly say I felt it working from the very first use! It contains Kale, Peptide Molecules, Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C. To use: apply after cleansing and before moisturising.

Remember today is #PinkFriday at a beautiful world where you can save up to 50% with ABW giving 10% of all sales to breast cancer charities. It's live from 7.00am.

*PR sample

white & elm: Organic Small Batch Beauty

I had a big US splurge just after Christmas as I knew I was starting my spending ban (failed yesterday as I picked up two SW Basics Discovery Sets in a beautiful world's #PinkFriday sale - one for me, one for forthcoming giveaway - I did have a tenners worth of points saved up though which made my purchase a bargainous £26).

I came across white & elm on Twitter and quickly browsed the website - two things which jumped out at me were Chamomile Balancing Facial Toner mini (it smells gorgeous!)($12) and Pomegranate Renewing Eye Serum ($18).

My order cost $20 to ship which with the two products worked out at £33.24. Unfortunately, I had to pay Customs of £3.85 with a hefty £8.00 admin charge to Royal Mail.

Despite this, I'm looking forward to trying both items.  I'll let you know my thoughts once I've had the chance to try!

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Spending Ban: Update 1

Well that's me been on my Spending ban for a whole week and I've only really lusted after buying a handful of things!  I'm still awaiting my American goodies so that is keeping a curb on my spending I reckon.  I'm sorry to miss out on #PinkFriday over at a beautiful world at 7am on Friday - I must admit I'll drop by for a look!

Here's my small list of wants this week:

Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Cologne 30ml - I received a sample of this with my Christmas diffuser. I used to wear it a lot and I'd forgotten how lovely it is.  I love its rich fruity notes with a touch of wood and spice.

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Plant Brooklyn GET HAPPY Botanical Body Wash 9.5 fl oz - this is a new addition to the shelves at a beautiful world.  I fancy all the scents but GET HAPPY appeals to me to help banish the January blues! The wash contains Geranium and Peppermint Essential Oils. Use code HAPPY10 for 10% off the brand.

My final want (I really, really want - but don't need!) is a couple of the Body Oils in the Blue Labelle sale. Pascale is shutting up shop for a whole 6 weeks for a much earned holiday. The body oils are £12 each for 100ml.

If you are on a spending ban how is it going? 

#PinkFriday: 1 day flash sale at a beautiful world!

Such bad timing for a spending ban as it's #PinkFriday over at a beautiful world this Friday and for one day only! Make you to head over to the site on Friday at 7am to shop their #PinkFriday super sale.

There will be discounts of up to 50% on brands such as Indie Lee, Dahliana, Yarok, The Body Deli and Marble & Milkweed.

10% of all sales on #PinkFriday will go to Breast Cancer Charities.

I may have a little peek!  Naughty I know!

Do you think you'll buy anything?