Top Products 2021: January to March

Products which are marked * I was very kindly gifted for review. Last year I broke up my "top" stuff into manageable chunks rather than yearly and decided to do the same this year. This is a rather long post so grab that cuppa or glass of wine!

I dropped numerous hints to hubby that I'd love The Nue Co's Functional Fragrance which is available to buy at Naturisimo. See my review HERE (their newish Forest Lungs Fragrance is on the wishlist).

I fell head-over-heels and then some for ila spa's glorious The Big Sleep Bath Salts* which I reviewed as a Love Lula Accredited Blogger in January. See my post HERE. These are the ones to get for r&r!

Beauty Cleanse Skincare Mean Green Superfood Drops & Carrot Algae Marine Drops* which are multi-use and fantastic. See my review HERE. Founder, Saman is currently crowdfunding - see more info HERE to launch a Superfood-Powered Multipurpose Face Mask which will brighten, refine pores, soften, detoxify, hydrate and offer an antioxidant boost - sounds like an absolute must have!

I love everything from Evolve Organic Beauty. Their newish Super Berry Body Oil* is just sublime. See my review HERE.

And then, I fell head-over-heels for Love Absolute's Mulberry Milk Jelly Cleanser, which quite honestly is one of the most joy giving products I've ever used (I love the easily re-usable packaging too). See my review HERE.

Silvan Skincare Balance Face Cream is just sublime. I'm a huge fan of the brand having tried a few of their balms in the past. See my review HERE.

I initially tried the Dr Hauschka Rose Nurturing Body Cream* in their Advent Calendar which I partly received as my November pick as a Love Lula Accredited Blogger and fell head-over-heels - see HERE. I loved it so much I selected it and the matching Bath Essence* as my February picks. See HERE. 

I received Balm Balm's Lavender Face Balm in January's Love Lula Beauty Box* and fell hard. I've now got a couple in my stash thanks to lovely friends - you know who you are! See my review HERE.

Reacquainting myself with UpCircle Beauty (I've always been a fan of their peppermint coffee scrub from their early days). I'm now a huge, huge fan of the skincare line. Check out my review HERE.

Dr Hauschka Moor Lavender Calming Body Oil (which I first tried via the aforementioned Advent Calendar). I loved it so much I bought full size as it's instantly calming. See my review HERE.

Of course I had to have an Antipodes latest launch! As soon as I saw it land at Naturisimo it was in my basket! Check out my review HERE. It's truly gorgeous.

Tam Mason's Nourishing Sugar Hand Scrubs had been on my wishlist. I took the plunge recently and fell head-over-heels. Check out my review HERE. I've recently been sent one of their new sugar Body Scrubs* which I'm sure already will feature in my next favs!

Another product I can't imagine not being in my stash....always is Nudge Boutique's May Chang & Pink Grapefuit Whipped Body Butter. It has the perfect scent to uplift both the body and mind as well as being a luxe and affordable treat. Check out my review HERE.

I truly love all the products* I chose as a Love Lula Accredited Blogger for March. Check out my review HERE. They uplifted me so much with their scents+textures and made me happy. One already has been a re-purchase!

Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Cleansing Melt had been on the wishlist. I was happy to receive this 30ml in a Naturismo Discovery Box. Check out my review HERE. One of the best cleansers I've used.

Rounding up my January to March top picks is Balance Me's fantastic BHA Exfoliating Concentrate* which I reviewed HERE.

Do we share any favourites?

Review: Love Absolute Skincare

I first tried Love Absolute Skincare as a beauty shortlist judge back in 2019 and had the pleasure of trying their Award Winning Lavish Cold Cream and Cleanser and Facial Radiance Oil Serum. I think this indie brand is really different and I love the easily recyclable/reusable packaging with their super pretty labels. The brand was founded by holistic therapist, Sarah Bisset who wanted to create a brand which is 100% Vegan, Cruelty Free, Guilt Free and formulated with ethical and luxurious ingredients which have been carefully selected.

Having spotted their Mulberry Milk Jelly Cleanser on instagram I knew I had to try this delectable purple coloured jelly textured cleanser immediately! 

It comes in a recyclable/reusable aluminium tin and is boxed.

Isn't it dreamy! The cleanser is formulated with Mulberry fruit extract, purple clay, English Wild Flower Oils and Rose and Lavender Essential oils. Gently exfoliating fruit powders and purple clay naturally exfoliate while Mulberry fruit extract helps fade pigmentation and age discolouration. It also contains natural earths peptide which balance. Lavender relaxes while Rose brings balance to the heart chakra. English Camellina Sativa Gold of Pleasure and Starflower oil smooth lines and wrinkles while White Poppy rejuvenates. Use on damp skin, massaging into a milk, before splashing with water and rinsing. Skin is left feeling clean and comfortable.

I've fallen head-over-heels for this beauty. It takes cleansing to another level and is a total joy to use. 

You can also buy plastic free samples at 5g each which are perfect try-me sizes (buy 4 for £6 plus p&p, you also get a 10% off a full size with this option). 

Amoral Calm Blue Cleansing Balm is an aromatic balm which gently soothes and revitalises the skin (the scent is also incredible - Immortal Flower/Blue Chamomile, it's earthy and floral). It contains Butterfly pea flowers which helps with collagen growth and skin elasticity. It melts to an oil on contact with warm skin. Lush! (full size is on the to buy list and soon!)

Lavish Cold Cream I've had the pleasure of using this one before and it was lovely to revisit - I do love a multi-use product - use it as a cleanser, an eye cream or a face cream cream! As with all the products it's carefully formulated with skin loving oils and Vegan Hyaluronic acid with a floral scent.

Soulful Spice Balm is another one for the must-buy full size category! It has an almost mouthwatering honey, lemon and spice aroma and is perfect to use as a mask or exfoliant. Formulated with Organic Wild Turmeric, Thanika, Saffron, Sustainable Sandalwood and organic Jasmine in a base of English Wild Flower oils, Camellia, Poppy Seed, Thistle and Starflower. Skin is left looking radiant and alive!

Sweet Nothing Pit Stop Balm is water free and can be used under the arms or areas where you need support for sore or dry skin. It's got a beautiful sweet floral scent (Geranium, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Lemon) and has more of a cream like texture and unlike any deodorant I'd used before. I found it left me feeling fresh all day long. I feel the need to buy this now!

What are your favourites from the brand?