Late to the Party

Despite June being pretty much a no-buy month for me, I still managed to pick up some firm new favourites  thanks to some beauty box contents, competition wins and one cheeky little impulse purchase! Jorgobe - Hydrating Glow Serum Buy here From May's Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box , this hydrating serum was my favourite from the box and possibly one of my favourite serums of all time! I'm loving everything about this antioxidant serum from its stunning rose gold colour to the surprising but delicious Rosemary and Mint scent. My skin doesn't take to oil-based serums so well in the warmer months as they tend to make my combination skin veer more towards the oily side. Despite this, this is a fast-absorbing dry oil and if I don't feel like I can wear it on it's own in the summer, then I'll just add a drop or two to my day moisturiser to ensure I'm still getting my daily fix of this miracle serum. The Butterbar Skincare - Glow-r

The June Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box continues on from last month's 'Glow' box bringing us all things bright and beautiful with the theme 'Luminosity'. The Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box is a monthly subscription service offering a selection of five full/deluxe sample sized natural beauty, skincare and makeup products.  100% natural, organic, non-toxic, eco-friendly, cruelty free, ethically sourced and often from up and coming British Indie Natural Beauty brands, the products chosen are free from Parabens, Petrochemicals, PEGs (petroleum-based compounds), silicones, Sodium Laureth or Lauryl Sulphate, Phthalates, Propylene Glycol , Synthetic Colours and Fragrances, Triclosan,  Formaldehyde, Toulene, Benzophenone/PABA, Petroleum/Mineral oil, Alcohol, Urea, PEG, PG/BG, Dioxin, Aluminium, DEET, Camphor, Talc and Carmine. A monthly subscription costs £28.00 (Month to Month) BUY HERE You can also subscribe by 3 Month Pre-pay for £78.00 or opt for the

Ishtar Skinlights - Bioactive 2.5%  Retinol Serum £15.00 for 30ml. BUY HERE. What is it? A 2.5% microencapsulated Retinol serum with Rovisome. Retinol is the purest and most active form of vitamin A. It sustains collagen, reduces wrinkles and improves skin texture. Rovisomes are a type of liposome. They encapsulate pure retinol in a natural phospholipid (leciithin)  shell. The retinol molecule is released in the skin. This represents the most effective and potent way of delivering retinol to the skin so far developed in skincare. Also contains  Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans - This natural polysaccharide delivers fantastic hydration benefits. In the world of skincare it can be thought of as second generation hyaluronic acid. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans are readily accepted into the skin because of their positive charge. They hydrate and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Ingredients: Aqua, Isopentydiol, Spilanthes Acmella Flower (Gatuline) Extr

I recently came across the online natural beauty shop Live in the Light who stock some pretty great brands which usually aren't readily available in the UK. They also have a very generous sample service and it was through this that I was able to try out several samples of Pure Anada lipsticks. Pure Anada are a natural skincare, body care and cosmetics brand from Canada. They make their cosmetics in their own lab, rather than out-sourcing to an external manufacturer, which means that they have full control of their formulations. Their clean formulations use ethically sourced ingredients which are fairly traded. Products are cruelty free and free from common allergens - they do not contain   Gluten (their Vitamin E is derived from Rice Bran or non GMO soy), Tree Nuts (or oils - exception: Eyeliner Pencils contain Almond Oil) or Bismuth Oxychloride (common mineral irritant). It can be a bit of a nightmare choosing cosmetics online without being able to swatch them