25% off skin care at Green People

25% off skin care at Green People until 30/11/11 quote the code NATURAL at checkout.

Tea

It's really horrible weather here today so nothing I like better than a cup of tea.  I love teas from Teapigs, my favourites being peppermint or Chamomile.  I also love Aveda Comforting Tea (though I don't get this often as its £9.50 for 20 tea bags).  I also love Bellevue Tea. My favourites from this brand are - Green Tea (the best green tea I have ever tasted, its mellow and flavoursome) and Earl Grey.  Yogi Cinnamon is big on flavour with cinnamon, cloves, ginger and cardamon.  BrewHaHa Rose Tea tastes like turkish delight.  I also picked up the wee tin of smoky tea which is smoked over cinnamon - its loose tea and not tried this one yet.

Does anyone else love tea and what are your favourites?

Maybelline Instant Anti-Age The Smoother Skin Retexturising Primer - ELLE Beauty Awards 2011

I noticed this little primer received ELLE magazine's best primer in their recent beauty awards.  I just picked this up today in the supermarket at £9.99 for 7ml.  Has anyone used this? If so, what are your thoughts on it?

Update: this is really nice.  You only need a tiny amount and it glides over the skin.  Foundation lasts all day too x

Vaseline Tin

I noticed this gift tin in my local chemists. I really like the quirky tin.  It contains 4 x 20g Vaseline lip balms in original, cocoa butter, rosy and aloe vera.  Retails at £6.99 so great value and a girl can never have too many lip balms!

GlossyBox

I have just signed up to GLOSSYBOX bad I know but can't wait for my first one!

Chocolate Heaven

Hubby and I went for lunch today and I had to share a photo of my amazing pudding.

Chocolate Fondant with vanilla tuile, white chocolate mousse, orange caviar, cocoa dust and tonka bean ice cream.  The best pudding I've ever tasted (and probably the most calorific!)

Expert Beauty Magazine

I was excited when I spotted Expert Beauty Magazine in the newsagents this lunchtime.

There are some good things here but a lot of things I am not interested in like facelifts, cosmetic surgery and choosing a dentist!

There are interesting articles on facials, lash and brow enhancers, French skin care brands, nail tips and also competitions. British Beauty Blogger and A Model Recommends get a mention and BBB also writes the article "now for nails".

It costs £4.99 which is I think expensive and I feel there are not enough beauty related articles to justify the price.  This is the Autumn edition.

John Masters Organics Citrus & Neroli Detangler

One of my haircare must haves is Citrus & Neroli Detangler a natural organic conditioner by John Masters Organics.  It retails at £16 for 236ml (and lasts for ages!).  It's a lightweight detangling conditioner which can be left in or rinsed out.  I find it great for use abroad in summer as my hair literally goes like straw!  Love Lula occasionally have a 10ml sample sachet of this (you can chose up to three samples if you spend over £5 excluding postage).  At Naturisimo you can buy this sample for 50p (and up to five samples per order).  The sachet usually lasts twice.  Great try me size or for holidays.

Both Naturisimo and Love Lula stock a mini travel size pouch which includes:-

Lavender Rosemary Shampoo 30ml, Citrus & Neroli Detangler 30ml, Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Wash 30ml and Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Milk 30ml. 

This try me/travel size set retails at £9.99.  Both companies offer free UK postage.  I've bought this set and its fab!

Palmer's has gone pink!

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Lotion is my favourite budget buy.  A steal at £3.77 for 250ml and its gone pink for October's breast cancer awareness month.  I love the vanilla-y smell and the fact that its a lovely thick cream which absorbs quickly.  It's always on my bathroom shelf.

Boots have 3 for 2 on at the moment on skincare, hand & body, indulgent bathing, hair removal & No.7.

What's your favourite budget body lotion?

Bamford Organics Luxury Samples

I was very pleased to receive my luxury Bamford Organics samples from Latest in Beauty today.  The mini set consists of three products.

Firstly, Geranium Botanical Bath Oil (30ml).  The full size of 250ml retails at £38 making this a very cost effective way to try the products.  I have used the bath oil before and its gorgeous.  Also in the set is 50ml Geranium Body Lotion and 50ml Geranium Body Wash all for £5 plus P&P charges. The scent may be quite an accquired taste as its quite herbal smelling.  If you buy three luxury samples from Latest in Beauty you get free postage.

Update - loving the bath oil and would buy again but wouldn't get the wash/lotion - their scent is too herbal!

Marie Claire Magazine - Free L'Occitane Hand Cream worth £7.50 plus 20% off at L'Occitaine

Marie Claire Magazine is giving away a free hand cream with November's issue.  It's worth £7.50!  I chose the limited edition, Desert Rose, with shea butter, honey and almond extracts and lightly scented with Moroccan rose.

Also included in the magazine is a 20% off voucher to spend at L'Occitane which is valid until 31 October 2011.

Feel Unique Beauty Box - October

I'm loving my first Feel Unique Beauty Box it's fab!

It comes in a normal brown mailing box, inside is a mini black box, there is a small ribbon on the side of the box which you pull to open the box up!

Wow! I'm impressed with the contents!  This box costs £9.95 per month including postage!

This selection is "Pre-Winter Warmers" perfect to ease those pre-winter blues..

The enclosed card gives details on each of the five products and a code for 10% off valid until 31st October.

I am especially excited by Tigi Catwalk Sleek Mystique Blow Out Balm which is a full size product and retails at £10.35!  It says it transforms hair into silky, glossy fluid perfection!  Can't wait to try!

I love Bliss products generally, so finding a 60ml Fabulous Foaming Face Wash was great. A two-in-one oil free exfoliating face wash for all skin types containing rosehip extract, milk thistle, passion flower and chamomile.

A 25g size of India Hicks Island Living Hand Cream is also included.  With shea butter, spider lily, jasmine, sea accords, macadamia nut oil and aloe smooths the hands.  Looking forward to trying this also.

There is also a 10ml Caudalie Radiance Day Fluid which ensures a glowing complexion all day long!  I am also looking forward to trying this.

Orly Nail Polish in Lola, a mini nail polish (5.3ml), lovely shade but bit too bright for me!  Will probably try and swap on "Beauty Box Swaps" on Facebook.

Finally, a 2ml carded vial of Burberry Body EDP which is gorgeous!  Fruity, floral and woody - love it!

Loving the Feel Unique box.

Amarya Beauty Box - October

I received my first beauty boxes today, and I was very excited!  First up, is the Amarya Box which was the first one I subscribed to.



Upon opening the outer box you find a mini catalogue, a welcome card and an information card.  There is also an Amarya tote bag - which I thought was a nice extra.

The inner box is plain white and tied in pink ribbon.  The little cards are a welcome to first box and an information card (as to what's in the box!) (sorry about the awful photo, I've just got a new camera and still learning how to work it!)

I was very pleased with the contents of the box.  I have used the Madara Travel/try me set before and this retails at £6.95.  Included is in the set is:- 25ml cleansing milk, 5ml moisturiser, 5ml night cream, a 3ml sachet of eye cream and two 5ml sachets of toner.  This set is for normal/combination skin.

There is a Terre d'Oc Eye Shadow which retails at £12.95!  The shade is Terre Lumiere Jaipur.  This is a mineral pigments eyeshadow and can be used on the eyes, lips or lightly on the décolleté.

I love NEOM candles and included in the box is a trial size 50ml bottle of Organic Body Lotion in the scent "real luxury" (lavender, jasmine & Brazilian rosewood).  Love it. There are two sachet samples inside also. Has anyone else received the box this month and what do you think of it?

InStyle Magazine - Free Cowshed hand cream 50ml

InStyle magazine are giving away a free Cowshed hand cream (50ml) worth £8 with November's issue.  There are two to chose from - Moisturising or Soothing.  I went for soothing with essential oils of sweet orange and peppermint.  I can never have enough hand creams!

Chanel - Premiere Watch and Ultra Bracelets

I am so lusting after this watch!  18k White Gold, Diamonds and Ceramic - oh a girl can wish....

Pai Skincare Winner - me!

Every month Pai hold a monthly prize draw amongst their newsletter subscribers and this month the winner was me!  It felt like Christmas and my birthday come at once!

Pai skincare is formulated with sensitive and allergy-prone skin in mind.  Products are certified organic.

I received the following products:

Camellia & Rose Cleanser (with muslin Cloth)(78% Organic)

With Camellia oil, omega 3 and vitamins A, B, C & E.  Gentle on the skin and can be used to remove eye make up. This is a really lovely cleanser, scented lightly with rose. I have used this before and its gorgeous.

Rice Plant & Rosemary BioAffinity Toner (100% natural ingredients)

This is a new product which I am excited to try."Contains unique complete plant water extracts with the exact pH of healthy skin, this innovative 'living water' delivers an elixir of vitamins, minerals and amino acids to sensitive, combination or oily skins.  Mineral rich rice purifies and rebalances and rosemary soothes and regenerates, promoting a clear, toned and healthy complexion".  


Geranium & Thistle Combination Skin Cream (80% Organic)
Amazing moisturiser which I have used before, great for combination skin and smells really great.  "Geranium & Thistle work in perfect unison to clear and re-balance the skin.  It absorbs quickly, evens out skin tone and is perfect for applying under make up".


Rosehip BioRegenerate (99% Organic)
Another new product I have been looking forward to trying, having read rave reviews.  "High concentrations of Vitamin A, Omega 3, 6, 7 & 9, as well as antioxidants like Vit C work together to heal and replenish damaged skin.  Daily use improves the appearance of scars, sun damage and fine lines while enhancing elasticity, firmness and suppleness".  Can't wait to try!


Rejuvenating Echium Eye Cream (73% Organic)
Another product I've been wanting to try.  "This nourishing organic eye cream is free from alcohol and irritating chemicals making it ideal for the delicate skin around the eyes".


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I'll comment more fully on the products once I've used them for a while.

Red Magazine Offer - £10 off at Molton Brown

In November's Red magazine there is a voucher for £10 off at Molton Brown. It's valid from 1st Oct - 1st Nov.  I'm excited as I love Molton Brown!

Dr Nick Lowe Cooling Menthol Face Scrub 75ml - Anti-Ageing

This is my favourite face scrub, it retails at £11.22 at Boots but I tend to get it when Boots have the £5 off offer on.  It is amazing, great for use in the morning - its zingy and a real wake up call for the face, sort of reminds me of Wu Morning Mask (a menthol mask). Spherical micro beads smooth the skin and purify pores. The scrub is creamy with small exfoliating beads, which are gentle on the skin.  Use on damp skin and rinse well, I use the scrub twice a week.

Elemis Think Pink Beauty Kit - Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Elemis counters currently stock a limited edition think pink beauty kit which supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The set is presented in a patent pink cube, tied with a pink ribbon. It includes, the cult Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (30ml), Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment Neck & Bust (15ml) and Skin Nourishing Shower Cream (50ml). The marine cream and neck & bust treatment are in limited edition pink. Elemis has pledged a donation of £10,000 to Breast Cancer Care.  I am a huge fan of the pro-collagen range and sets like this make it affordable.

Retails at £30.00.

Easy Living Magazine - Free Next Nail Polish

Easy Living Magazine are giving away a free Next Nail Polish with the November issue.  There is a choice of 4 colours - I received shimmer, a shiny white shade.  I subscribe so couldn't choose.  One of the best magazines for women and always nice to get a freebie.