Top Products 2021: July to September

If a product is marked * I've been kindly sent it to review. Here are my top 10 for the period July to September:

Every Raven Botanicals product I've tried I've absolutely loved. It's always the sign of a good brand when you go back time and again. This is my 2nd bottle of unsung hero Solstice Facial Oil. See my review HERE.

I'm a huge fan of lovely ila spa and had to try their CBD range. As expected its super luxe and effective. See my review of their CBD Body Calm HERE.

It was great to try Blue Tansy Skincare's gorgeous Oil to Milk Cleanser which my skin loves. See my review HERE.

Miel Botanicals Herbal Sleep Balm is magic in a pot! See my review HERE.

I was lucky enough to win a giveaway prize of a discovery set from Organic Youth Skincare and I loved trying this carefully formulated brand. See my review HERE.

I'm nearly ready to start my 2nd tube of the fantastic Great Day Magnesium Body Butter by Neom. See my review HERE.

Yet more Raven Botanicals! I loved trying their Glow Potion* in July. Multi-tasking and quite wonderful. It'll give you a illuminating glow and make your skin gleam. I especially love adding it to foundation or body lotion for a healthy glow. Just magic. See my review HERE.

I tried DEI SKINCARE in July and fell in love with their Nourishing Face Oil. See my review HERE.

In August I tried Deerieo's Aurora Face Oil Serum* which my skin adored. See my review HERE.

Rounding up my July to September top picks is Antipodes new Glow Ritual Vitamin C Serum which gives the skin a natural glow. It's the perfect skin pick-me-up. See my review HERE.

Do we share any favourites?

Latest Buys: Nudge Boutique, Abbey Perfumery, Hetkinen, Organic Youth Skincare + Noble Isle

Here are my latest buys from the end of August and into September:

I fell head-over-heels for Nudge Boutique's newest launch the glorious Saffron Glow Dry Body Oil Neroli & Vanilla which starts at a very affordable £10 for 30ml. Review soon!

I came across the amazing Abbey Perfumery on instagram and couldn't resist Kindled Rose EdP 10ml, which is so affordable. 10ml costs £8.50 plus p&p (free if you spend £40). Kindled Rose is an exquisite blend of rose, clove and oud and is perfect if you're partial to Jo Malone! A review to come.

Sadly Koti Lifestyle are closing their online doors to go onto different things. I saw on instagram they were having a half price sale. I bought two Hetkinen soaps with soap dish. Being half price I got two for the normal price of one! A steal!

I first tried Organic Youth Skincare when I won a giveaway - see my post HERE. I fell in love with their rich and aromatic Escape Organic Bath & Body Oil. It's a considered purchase as it's £42 for 100ml (get 10% off your 1st order if you sign up to their mailing list). A similar aroma to the body oil by Nudge Boutique but enhanced with a touch more vanilla, jasmine & sandalwood as well as sweet orange. Again, a review to come.

During the recent Bank Holiday and to celebrate their new website, Noble Isle were offering a special summer super pack of 2 x 250ml Hand Washes (Rhubarb Rhubarb! + Whisky + Water) and 2 x 250ml Bath & Shower gels (Summer Rising + Scot's Pine), presented in a gorgeous branded reusable box. This cost £60 instead of £80. If you spent over £50 you got a free 250ml of their Golden Harvest Bath & Shower Gel worth £21 plus a 30ml trial size of your choice - I picked Wild Samphire Hand Wash which I'll pop in my bag and use when out-and-about! 

What have you been buying lately?

August Empties

I'm not going to use anything else up in August so here are my August empties. If it's marked * I've kindly been sent the product to review. 

As you'll know I'm a huge fan of Butterwhips. I used up their Traditionally Floral & Exotically Tranquil Body Butters 25g each which were gorgeous. See my review HERE. Would buy again. Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 (30ml) I absolutely love this vertiver scent & have just opened a new one. I used up 2 sample vials - Miller Harris Poirier du Soir which is deliciously fruity & Kenzo Flowers EDT which is sublime. Would buy both full size. Tata Harper Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer 10ml is perfect for summer. I had the pleasure of trying Scottish brand Deerieo & fell head over heels for their Aurora Face Oil Serum 10ml* review. It's on the wishlist! I simply adore Floral Street's Electric Rhubarb 10ml. I always have a back up! The Oribe duo were fab (Gold Lust Shampoo & Conditioner both 50ml). Really luxurious. I adore this brand!

Organic Youth Skincare Escape Organic Bath & Body Oil 15ml. I truly loved this stunning oil which is scented with Jasmine, Vanilla, Sweet Orange & Sandalwood - review. Buying next month!  It was good to revisit Temple Spa and I loved the La La Lagoon Bath & Shower Gel 30ml. I adore every Dr Hauschka product I try and their Rose Nurturing Bath Essence 100ml* is simply sublime. See my review HERE. It's on the wishlist! Siam Ginger is one of my favourite bath & shower therapy scents from Bodhi & Birch. Sure to buy again soon! I used their Botanic Dew Hand & Body Wash for hands and I love it's uplifting scent. Will buy again (both 200ml). Rounding up my empties this month is Organic Works Lavender Hand Wash 300ml* which is gorgeous. Will buy again at some point. What have you been using up this month?

Organic Youth Skincare: Discovery Set

I won Helen's giveaway over on Instagram recently of Organic Youth Skincare's Discovery Set (£35 - 4 x 15ml). It's a new to me brand which made the win even more exciting! Thanks again Helen.

I received a beautifully packaged parcel from Organic Youth Skincare's founder, Leanne who is a former Oncology Nurse. She gives 5% of annual profits to Cancer Research UK - I love a company who gives back.

The discovery sizes are a very generous 15ml and presented in glass pipette bottles. The oils are formulated and hand produced in house, certified cruelty free and Vegan through PETA using carefully selected ingredients. The range is highly aromatic and luxe. 

Inside the discovery set you'll find:

Clean Away Organic Cleansing Oil: is formulated with oils which won't clog pores (Sweet Almond, Safflower, Hazelnut and Jojoba) and is suitable for all skin types. It has a woody and earthy scent (Frankincense & Myrrh).

To use: massage onto dry skin avoiding the eye area. Remove with a warmed damp muslin cloth. 

This is a very luxurious cleanser which turns cleansing into a real ritual. I like to use this aromatic oil cleanser in the evening. It easily removes daily grime and make up and leaves the skin feeling clean and nourished.

Everglow Organic Face Oil: is formulated with Jojoba, Apricot Kernel and Sweet Almond Oils and scented with luxurious Rose Otto, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Bergamot which gives the face oil a deeply floral and woody scent.

To use: AM and/or PM apply 2-6 drops after moisturiser or alone.

This face oil is glorious and is suitable for most skin types.

Super Boost Organic Overnight Face Oil: is made with a powerhouse of ingredients to care for and nourish skin while you sleep. It's formulated with skin loving oils of Jojoba, Olive Squalane, Sea Buckthorn, Rosehip, Chia Seed, Bakuchiol and Vitamin E and scented with a citrus, floral and woody blend of Rose Otto, Neroli, Chamomile, Helichrysum and Bergamot.

To use: PM before bed. Massage 2-6 drops onto the skin for a superboost.

A gorgeous nourishing oil which smells amazing. Suitable for oily, dry and combo skins. Awaken with radiant and glowy skin.

Escape Organic Bath & Body Oil: last but no means least is the multi-use bath & body oil which is scented with aromatic Vanilla, Sweet Orange, Jasmine and Sandalwood - it really is a beautiful combination of scents - sweet and floral with a touch of woods. The base oils are Safflower, Grapeseed, Sweet Almond and Avocado. 

To use: add a couple of pipettes to the bath or massage a small amount over the body. This product is truly luscious! 

I've enjoyed tying the whole range but the products which are stand out for me are Super Boost Organic Overnight Face Oil and Escape Organic Bath & Body Oil. Have you tried the range? What are your favourites?