Cîme De Mains en Main Hand Cream

I first mentioned Cîme Skincare when Shubana at au sujet de Vert sent me a lovely box of goodies. See this post HERE.

Father and daughter, Walter and Anke were trekking in Ladakh in India when they came across some gorgeous high altitude wild roses, seabuckthorn berries, edelweiss flowers and other plants which survive in harsh conditions of cold, wind and sunlight.

On returning home Anke told her friend Isabel, a fellow lawyer with an interest in natural skincare. They decided with the help of Anke's dad, who is in the business of Organic extracts and oils to develop a range of skincare products using these active ingredients that grow at high altitude in the Himalayas.

I've been testing out Cîme's De Mains en Main Hand Cream (£21 - 100ml)*

The hand cream is simply packaged in an aluminium pump bottle which is recyclable.  All products are free from parabens, phenoxyethanol, synthetic fragrances, propylene glycol and are ECOCERT certified.

With each product purchased direct from Cîme a donation will be made to the Nepal Trust.

Enriched with Apricot Kernal Oil and Aloe Vera Extract the hand cream is light and easily absorbed leaving the hands feeling deeply nourished.

I'm currently testing out the lush Rosée de Roses Cleansing & Toning Lotion* so expect a review shortly.

Have you tried any Cîme products?

*complimentary

Shopping My Stash #68

Now I'm back on the spending ban I'll be shopping my stash weekly - I'm planning #NoBuyJanuary but might try and keep it up until the end of February. Here's what I've been reaching for -

Ermana Natural Skincare Comfort Balm 15ml* - I'm a huge fan of this brand and first mentioned the balm HERE. I've had a bit of a cold from the end of December so I've been using this on dry patches around my nose to soothe and moisturise.

ESPA Optimal Skin ProMoisturiser 7ml* - this is a rich moisturiser which nourishes and protects winter skin. It featured in Little Treats #11 see HERE.

Lucky Cloud Botanical Skincare Sweet Orange & Vanilla Body Balm 60ml - I simply love this rich balm which deeply nourishes the skin and uplifts the senses making it perfect for dry winter skin.

Tabitha James Kraan Amber Rose 4-in-1 Organic Conditioner 60ml* - I love a muti-purpose product and this conditioner does wonders for the hair. I use it either as a leave in or rinse out product but it can also be used as a nourish scalp cream or styling product. It has a powdery rose scent which is lovely.

Perricone MD No Lipstick Lipstick - I received this in a set at Christmas. A lovely rosey shade which moisturises the lips and leaves them with a pop of natural colour. I was surprised it had a flat top but it applies well and I love it!

What have you been reaching for?

*PR samples

au sujet de vert: petite: Evolve Beauty

As a lover of trial sizes I couldn't resist picking up a couple of Evolve minis at au sujet de Vert. I find them great to try a product before splashing out on full size or for holidays.

I've tried products by Evolve Beauty before having loved their Satin Leg Gloss and Hyaluronic Serum - see review HERE.

The Tropical Blossom Body Butter (£4 - 30ml) and Tropical Blossom Body Polish (£3.34 - 30ml) are truly lush. Scented with Tahitian Monoi a lush tropical perfume with Shea Butter in the butter and Sweet Almond Oil and Organic sugar in the scrub. Super effective and gorgeous - full sizes are on the wishlist!

The Gentle Cleansing Melt with Organic Baobab & Vanilla (£5.40 - 30ml)* is equally lush. It forms a creamy milk when combined with water making for a luxurious cleanse.

See the full range of products available HERE. Remember you can get 10% off until 24 December with code BBALM10. Go on, treat yourself!

*complimentary

au sujet de Vert online boutique

Shubana, who writes Berry's Beauty has recently launched online beauty boutique au sujet de Vert (which means about green in French) She recently got in touch to see if I'd like to try a product from Cîme Skincare (a brand I'd never tried up until now).

It was a nice surprise to receive a hand cream from the brand but also some other lovely goodies.

I like that your order can be hand delivered if you live in the W1 area of London. Brands stocked are natural and organic and have no parabens. In the 'mixed' section in the shop you will find products which contain some synthetic ingredients but are much loved. Everything has been tried and tested by Shubana which I think is a nice touch.

Brands you can buy:

Cîme Skincare - I've been testing out their De Main en Main Hand Cream (£21 - 100ml)* which is enriched with apricot kernal oil and aloe extract. It leaves the hands nourished and delicately scented. Expect a fuller review soon. I was also sent some sachets and I'll update my thoughts on them in a samples or empties post.

Tabitha James Kraan - I was sent a 60ml size of the Organic 4-in-1 Conditioner in Amber Rose*. This smells absolutely heavenly and I can't wait to try it. I have tried the conditioner in the Golden Citrus scent and you can see my review HERE.

Ermana Natural Skincare - a brand I tried way back in August (review). The Comfort Balm (15ml)* cares for dry skin patches on the face and body. Scented with Lavender, Geranium and Ylang Ylang and packed full of nourishing butters it's an absolute delight for the senses, a skin soother and hydrator. Use it on lips, elbows, cracked heels, knees, for cuticles and dry hands. You can also massage it onto the temples and wrists to help to calm down (I've also used it on flyaways).

Get 10% off your order with code BBALM10

which is valid until 24 December 2015

Evolve Beauty - (review of Satin Leg Gloss & Hyaluronic Serum 200 HERE)

Lyonsleaf - (review of Beauty Balm & Body Butter* HERE)

Carishea (review of their Shea Scot Body Balm* here)

Hairy Jayne (Taster Kit - no longer available HERE)

Vedani Botanicals* (recently reviewed HERE). 

I'm currently testing a few products sent to me by Rossi Uvema* and I hope to have my review up by Monday at the latest.  Lastly, Scent Trail handmade soaps which is another brand I've not heard of or tried before. Keep checking back as Shubana is adding new brands all the time.

See the website HERE

Follow on Twitter @SujetdeVert 

*complimentary/sent for review