*Live in the Light: 3 Handmade Soaps & Dish Gift Set

*AD-Gifted I've been enjoying this 3 Handmade Soap & Dish Gift Set* from Pure Anada which is available at Live in the Light. It would make the perfect Christmas gift for any soap lover! Remember you can get 15% off with BEAUTYBALM15.

You can choose your three soaps from a selection. Also included in the set (£22) is a wooden soap dish from Vermont Soap. In my selection is - Orange & White Chocolate, Misty Greenhouse and Pineapple Delight - they all smell delicious!

Orange & White Chocolate Soap* which smells good enough to eat! It's formulated with plant oils and butters, pure essential oils and organic herbs and spices. The skin nourishing formula gives a rich foamy lather with a delectable chocolatey scent. See below to see how gorgeous it is!

The second bar in my selection is Pineapple Delight* which almost looks like a huge slice of cake! As with Orange & White Chocolate it produces a rich foamy lather, deeply nourishing and cleansing the skin with a creamy fruity scent.

The third soap is their Misty Greenhouse* a slightly smaller slice which smells so good! It has aromatic herbal notes.

Pick yours up at Live in the Light. Do check out the range of enticing Xmas gifts too!

*Live in the Light: Pure Anada Balancing Shampoo & Conditioner Bars

*sent to me free of charge for review purposes. The brand new Shampoo & Conditioner Bars by Pure Anada (£9.95 each) which are available to buy at Live in the Light are well worth a look!

Balancing (Patchouli & Lemongrass) is suitable for all hair types and both bars - Shampoo & Conditioner are 115g giving you at least 100 washes/conditions each (the equivalent of 2-3 bottles of normal shampoo/conditioner!)

left - conditioner, right - shampoo

The pH balanced Balancing shampoo bar is made with Eco-cert approved, biodegradable, non-toxic surfactants and is infused with nourishing cocoa butter which cleanses and nourishes.

To use: dampen hair and then either rub to a lather between your palms like a soap bar before massaging onto the hair or rub the bar directly onto damp hair to create a foaming lather. Rinse. 

I've been so impressed with the shampoo bar - it leaves my hair super shiny and luminous and it's got a gorgeous lingering aromatic scent. Hair feels clean, light and full of volume.

The deeply nourishing Balancing Conditioner Bar detangles, smoothes and deeply hydrates the hair leaving it smooth, non-frizzy and conditioned with a delectable aromatic scent.

To use: after shampooing lather up the bar between your palms before applying a generous amount to mid-lengths and ends. Leave for a few minutes before rinsing.

The conditioner bar is super nourishing and the hair is left feeling super soft, shiny and in perfect condition. I'm totally in love with this duo. Pick yours up HERE.

March: Lately I've Been Loving: My Chronicle Book Box, Pure Anada, Kiss the Moon, Bloom+The Simple Things mags

Everything changed so much in March with the coronavirus - I hope everyone is staying well and safe. *Means I've received something free of charge for review. Here's what I've been loving in March:

Hubby made Kedgeree, a delicious mix of basmati, smoked haddock, onion, curry paste and boiled eggs with a sprinkling of chopped parsley. We had it for brunch (but would have it for dinner too!)

My first My Chronicle Book Box which I reviewed HERE. It's such a carefully thought out subscription.

*I fell head-over-heels for Pure Anada's Peppermint Cream Effervescent Bath Soak* and Cocoa Body Butter*. The scent is almost good enough to eat - sugary mint with a touch of vanilla. Just sublime. This duo is fabulous for a non-calorific treat. See my review HERE and pick yours up HERE. 

*A truly decadent box of treats from Award Winning Kiss the Moon. The luxe packaging, beautiful scents with effective formulas just make my heart sing. Perfect for a moment of calm before bed. You can see my review of their GLOW Bedtime Bath Salts* HERE and their CALM after Dark Face Face Oil* HERE. A review is coming shortly for their gem CALM After Dark Sleep Balm*. The range is perfect for some me-time and to calm and relax both the body as well as the mind.

Lovely lifestyle magazines - my favs being Bloom and The Simple Things - with two gorgeous covers! I adore the 'lil' birds on a branch!

What's given you joy throughout March?

Mother's Day Gift Ideas: Pure Anada, Coast73, Kiss the Moon, Saint Iris Adriatica, Odylique, Shay & Blue

Next Sunday is Mothering Sunday and here are some gift ideas (* marked have been gifted for review).

This duo* from Pure Anada which you can purchase at Live in the Light is almost good enough to eat and the perfect non-calorific treat! The scent is minty with a a slight vanilla sweetness and the products are lovely to use (And who knew? There is a whole Peppermint Cream range available at Live in the Light!) I'll definitely be checking it out.

The Effervescent Bath Soak (£11.50 for 450ml) is formulated with Israeli Dead Sea and pink Himalayan salts and will infuse your bathwater with essential minerals to detoxify and ease muscle tension. African Shea Butter and Cold Pressed Olive Oil softens and hydrates the skin. To use: add a handful to a hot bath, jump in and relax.

Cocoa Body Butter (£8 for 125ml) this rich and decadent body butter is an absolute delight. It melts easily onto warm skin and leaves it with a slight peppermint/vanilla scent (lush). To use: apply to clean dry skin daily to hydrate and soothe.

I've been really impressed with this lovely duo which make bath time into a real treat. Pick yours up HERE.

Coast73 Candles are based in Gullane in East Lothian in Scotland. The Essential Oil Natural Wax Candles are a latest launch and are gorgeous! I was very kindly gifted one* for review. You can buy via the Facebook page or at Cherish Vintage Tearooms in Gullane in their Emporium.

The candles are formulated using natural waxes and essential oils. Sea Buckthorn, with Bergamot, Orange & Camomile has a gentle fruity and slightly herbal aroma and a very even burn! 

The perfect little gift is a bar of soap* from Kiss the Moon, as well as being exquisitely packaged these soaps are beautiful to use. They brighten up your day and are a lovely treat. See my review of their GLOW soap HERE.

The whole lot of mini saints in their On-The-Glow Bliss Pack (£65) (which comes with a beautiful branded bag or receive this free with the purchase of 3 mini saints) from Saint Iris Adriatica. The Award Winning Croatian inspired brand is formulated and founded by Sanela Lazic, to reflect the country's heritage and wellbeing. The scent is uplifting, fresh and citrus.

Sanela very kindly gifted me two of the mini saints - Vitality Spritz* and Wake-up Droplets* and I purchased the other three to enable me to try the whole range + get the gorgeous bag!  The three I purchased - Energy Cleanse, Purity Paste and Serenity Salve - expect a review of all five very soon.

Odylique's product of the month is their Award Winning Creamy Coconut Cleanser* with 10% off. See my review HERE. It'd be the perfect skincare treat for your mum.

You can't go wrong with a perfume from Shay & Blue. Of course I had to pick up the latest launch Blackberry Woods (£30 - 30ml) which is an exquisite blend of deliciously juicy blackberries, with neroli and lemon at the heart and a base of cypress woods. It really is a delight (my only negative is I'm not so keen on the new packaging - I miss that big "signature" bow on the front of my box!)

I gave my mum (saw her this weekend) a bouquet of flowers from my local shop - The Wild Flower Shop, a lipstick from Beauty Pie, a John Lewis voucher and some beauty samples I'd gathered for her.  What are you giving your mum for Mother's Day?

*Live in the Light - AnnMarie Gianni Palo Santo Body Butter

*productsample I was very kindly sent a full size pot of one of the most exquisite body care product I've ever used by Live in the Light recently - AnnMarie Gianni Palo Santo Body Butter (200ml - £69.50) which truly is heaven in a jar! It's decadent, rich and luxurious and almost good enough to eat!

The Body Butter is formulated with Shea and Cocoa butters which soften and nourish, kukui and macadamia moisturise while hand selected essential oils of palo santo, cardamon, vetiver, nutmeg and pink peppercorn give the butter it's glorious and exotic scent - it really is incredible and unlike anything I've used before.

The texture of the body butter is meltingly thick and luscious and it absorbs instantly onto warm skin. It's truly a seriously pampering treat for the body and soul - it helps the body and mind to relax and unwind. 

To use: apply a small amount with your fingertips massaging until the body butter is absorbed.

As you'll probably have guessed I'm totally in love with it! And of course has a place in my top products of '19. Pick yours up HERE.

Top Beauty: January to June 2019

I did a top books post for the January - June period so decided to do a Top Beauty one! Over this period I've reviewed 80+ products. These are the ones which make my top 26:

Marked with *productsample In January I reviewed *Wild & Precious - see HERE. My favourites of the products I tried were the Facial oils and the Rose Water, which is one of the best rose waters I've ever used.

I fell head-over-heels for this *The Organic Pharmacy Discovery/Travel Kit. See my review HERE. The products are just so well made and effective.

Blue Labelle's newish Organic Vegan Soaps are just wonderful. See my review HERE.

I loved *Dr Hauschka's Spruce Warming Bath Essence which is perfect to use in the winter months for a warming and cosy soak. See my review HERE.

I started my love affair with Beauty Pie and you can see what I picked Jan-June - HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE.

Every *Dafna's Personal Skincare product I've tried I've loved. The Active Mist brightens and refreshes and is a pleasure to use. See my review HERE.

I received Clockface Beauty's Hand & Cuticle Roll On in my January Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box. It's a gorgeous product scented with Frankincense & Rose Otto. See my review HERE.

Again, from Dr Hauschka is their *Pure & Fine Collection which I loved. See my review HERE.

I've enjoyed nearly every Tropic Skincare product I've tried (there's infact only one item in the whole range I've not loved). I do however think their *Pure Lagoon Blemish Prevention Serum is absolutely fantastic. See my review HERE.

I absolutely adore Beatitude and I've loved watching the brand grow (I first tired them way back in 2012). Their *Revitalise Night Oil is a beauty. See my review HERE.

Another discovery via Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box is gorgeous Belenos Skin Botanique. Inside my February box was nestled their Repair Serum which is absolutely fabulous. I've just finished it and I'll buy it again soon! See my review HERE.

I also went on and bought their Feng Shui Love Body Oil which is an absolute delight and one of my favourite body oils ever!

I adore the aromatic *Rose & Ylang Ylang Calming Aromatherapy Rollerball from The Rose Tree. It really is heavenly. See my review HERE.

Everything I've tried from Micheline Arcier I've adored (I first discovered the range long before I started blogging). The *Cold Season range is exquisite and very effective. See my review HERE.

I first tried the Discovery Set (REVIEW) by Maya Njie and totally fell head-over-heels dizzy for the stunning Les Fleurs which is a beautiful fresh floral.

I love this duo* by Pure Anada which are uplifting and freshly scented. See my review HERE. I will buy them once their are finished as they are very effective, smell great and are lovely to use (thanks, Live in the Light for introducing me to them!)

I received this Farryn Amber Lunar Evening Facial Oil in my March Natural Wellness Box. I'd first discovered the brand via February's Skin Organic Clean Beauty Box. This Facial Oil is gorgeous - see my review HERE.

I love Award Winning Dr Jackson's *Baobab & Rose Oil which I reviewed HERE.

In March's Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box we received a full-size Skin Alchemist's The Humble Warrior Complete Cleansing Oil which my skin has loved (click the link above to see my review).

I picked this Alteya Organics *Rose & Mullein Pure Moisture Face Cream as part of a selection as a Love Lula Accredited Blogger. My skin loves this light and fluffy cream which absorbs instantly onto the skin. See my review HERE.

Discovering gorgeous Dook Luxury Handmade Salt Soap which is one of my favourite finds this year. The soaps are handcrafted local to me by Helen. See my review HERE.

I've tried a lot of lip balms but this one by bowe organics is one of the best! See my review HERE.

My skin's been loving beautiful Icelandic *rå oils eternal radiance harmonising & rejuvenating face oil. See my review HERE.

I adore the gorgeous Elevate Body Oil by Zing Organics see my review HERE.

I've always been a fan of Ermana Natural Skincare having first tried their products back in 2015. I recently tried their REFINE Cleansing Oil and found it very effective and nice to use. See my review HERE.

My lovely friend Julie gave me this NUXE Nuxuriance Luxurious Body Cream for part of my birthday (we do a swap each year) and it's one of the most decadent products I've used. See my review HERE.

Instagram is the devil! I keep discovering new to me brands. I adore this deliciously scented Turkish Delight Vegan Lip Butter by Blushberry Botanicals. See my review HERE.

Do we share any favourites?