The Best of Skincare Tag

I spotted this tag over on Carrie's blog and I couldn't resist doing it too!

Skin Type: Combination - that dreaded shiny t-zone! 

How do you store your skincare: in my overflowing bathroom cabinet mainly. Still to be tried products are kept in a cupboard in the spare room.

Favourite Ingredient: Rose

Most indulgent product: It's got to be anything by ARgENTUM - see my review of their l'étoile infinie*.

Best Budget Buy: I love Balm Balm which is available to buy at Love Lula. Prices start from just £4.50.

Do you use any tools: My Foreo Luna* at least once a week. See my review HERE.

Best Mask: Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask** - every Antipodes product I've tried I've loved. This mask is one of the nicest I've ever used. See my review HERE.

Best Multi-Use Product: like Carrie, it's got to be Weleda's Skin Food. I only recently discovered just how good it is. See my review HERE.

If you had to stick to one skincare brand: it would have to be the gorgeous Bodhi & Birch. I'm currently testing their latest launch - a new blend of my favourite Desert Rose Facial Oil*. Pick yours up HERE.

Best Spot Treatment: Indie Lee's Blemish Lotion - see my review HERE. It just works!

Favourite step in your Skincare routine: Cleansing for sure. With a balm or oil and a muslin cloth. Current favourite is Skin & Tonic's STEAM CLEAN.

I've also included a new question - What's your favourite new brand: Mine has got to be the gorgeous Aster & Bay. See my review of their exquisite Rosewater Mist HERE.

What's on your Skincare wishlist: I'd love to try Leahlani Skincare. 

Do we share any favourites? What's on your list?

*complimentary
**sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program

FOREO LUNA

I was recently sent the FOREO LUNA* (£145 - available at Selfridges or online where FOREO will ship internationally - see here) to review.

A cleansing device which uses T-sonic technology for deep yet gentle cleansing. It is advised to fully charge the device before first use and the charge should last for 300 uses!

To use: remove all make up and then dampen the face and apply your cleanser. Wet the LUNA brush surface and then press the start button (in the centre). Start by cleansing the chin before moving up to the jaw and over the cheek in upward strokes.  Repeat on the other side of the face.  Cleanse from the centre of the forehead out. Repeat on the other side.  Then cleanse each side of the nose. To cleanse under the eyes press the centre button a second time for a more gentle cleanse.

After one minute the LUNA will emit a glow - time to stop and rinse your face. The LUNA will switch off after five minutes.

I love the fact that you can use the LUNA in the shower.  I came out in spots when I first started using the device.  I've now been using it for over a month and my skin is radiant, clearer and I find my moisturiser absorbs better.

No need for replacement heads - the LUNA comes with a 2-year Limited Warranty and a 10-year Quality Guarantee.

Do you use a LUNA? What are your thoughts?  Would you buy one?

*PR sample

September: Lately I've Been Loving

A Serpentine Affair by Tina Seskis - A simply amazing read. I was up burning the midnight oil reading this book! It will feature in my September books next week.  Can't wait for Tina's next book due out next year.

I picked up this cute purse at COVE a gorgeous local gift shop.  It makes me smile!

A simply yummy plate of nachos - I ate these at Miros Cantina with a frozen Margarita or two! 

Melt Luxury Candle in Verbena & Clary Sage* - scents the whole room and you can smell it into the next day.  See my review here.

Yarok Feed your Youth Hair & Scalp Serum* - this makes my hair look healthy, shiny and full of volume. See my review here.

FOREO LUNA mini* - I was sent this cleansing device to review (coming soon). I'm simply loving using it for cleansing that is deep but gentle.  My skin has never looked so good!

Therapie Cherish Skin Repair Serum - I'm a huge fan of Therapie products. This was my final try and it is simply beautiful. A rich serum which leaves the body and mind feeling cherished! The aromatics used smell gorgeous but they also heal, regenerate, moisturise and tone. With Ylang Ylang, Rose Geranium, Citrus notes and Musk.  One you must try!

I'm a huge Thistly Cross Cider fan and I've been loving the elderflower variety. Simply delicious!  It is fruity, zesty and has a real elderflower kick!

I first tried this delicious tea when Natures Healthbox were looking for reviewers. This is now a regular purchase with me. I'm a huge tea fan and this wakes me up in the afternoons!  See my review here. 

This photo I took on our holiday in Padstow, Cornwall in 2011 - I love how calming the photo is. Also love the apples on the trees, the blue sea, different coloured sky & the unsuspecting happy couple!  One of my better holiday snaps!

What are you loving this month?