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Key WR - Will repurchase or have already repurchased MR - Might repurchase at a later date. WNR - Will not repurchase. Either it didn't work for me, I didn't like it, it's too expensive or it had ingredients that didn't suit my skin. Skincare * The Body Shop - Drops of Light Liquid Peel  MR Phew! This took me so long to finish - mainly because I only used it once or twice a week. This was such a novelty for the whole family when I first bought this. Everyone was enamoured by the apparent 'peeling' off little balls of skin, which was actually the product, pilling up to create an exfoliation effect. It's not that the product lost its efficacy - just some of its novelty. This is a great little brightener and gentle exfoliator. I found it so much better after I started to microblade, otherwise the little balls would stick to my peach fuzz! I might repurchase in the future but I have similar products to use up first. * Prai - Throat Microder...

July has been a month for discovery - mostly in mini form as there have been some impossible-to-miss 'try it' sample offers. Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Mini 3 Step Starter Kit This fantastic mini starter set was on offer for just £5. I have tried to find the link, but sadly, I think this offer has finished now. This mini set comprised a 5ml Miracle Cleanser; 5ml Cell Revitalise Day Moisturiser; 5ml Cell Revitalise Night Moisturiser; 2ml Revitalise & Glow Serum and a cotton face cloth. It was a great chance to be able to try out these products from a well-loved brand. I really enjoyed the Miracle Cleanser, but it is highly perfumed, so wasn't suitable for eye makeup removal. Also, the dinky little 2ml serum bottle had it's own metal roller ball application, but I found it very hard to actually get much product out so the ball felt like it was dragging on my skin. I enjoyed the moisturisers the most. They're very rich and creamy but don't feel ...

This is the last monthly Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box before switching to a bi-monthly box, and Paula has certainly made sure that it's a box to remember! July's box has the theme 'Bon Voyage' and is ideal for those lucky enough to be pootling off on their summer holidays. But, if like me, you're having a bit of a stay-cation this summer, don't worry! These products will ensure that you can enjoy these balmy summer days wherever you are and keep your skin in summer-ready condition. The Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box is a Bi-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, Propyl...

D.I.Y Natural Insect Repellent This is an extremely quick and easy recipe for an all natural insect/mosquito repellent. You will need: * 2oz Coconut Oil * 6 Drops of Citronella Essential Oil * 6 Drops of Lemongrass Essential Oil * 6 Drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil * 6 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil * 6 Drops of Tea Tree Oil Method: * Sterilise your glass jar by boiling and let cool and dry. * Melt the coconut in a bowl which is rested above a pan of boiling water. * Let the melted coconut oil sit for just a couple of minutes to slightly cool down. * Add all of the essential oils and stir through thoroughly. * Pour the mixture into your pot or jar and then let it sit at room temperature for a while. * Refrigerate your pot of repellent until it sets. * Do not keep the insect repellent in the fridge as it will be too hard to scoop out of the pot/jar! *If the repellent starts to melt too much, just keep it in a cool dark place to let it set a bit firmer. And...

The Butterbar Skincare - Glow-ry Antioxidant Serum USD $59 for 10ml BUY HERE Who? The Butterbar Skincare are an all-natural skincare and lifestyle brand from the USA.  Founded by Kimberly-Chloe Wilson, who became obsessed with finding natural solutions to her own specific skincare concerns as a woman of colour dealing with hyperpigmentation.  Alongside her Co-founder and husband, Rasheem Wilson, The Butterbar Skincare offer a range of products aimed at tackling   skin concerns such as acne, hyperpigmentation, eczema and melasma. Every product is hand-crafted to order and contains no s ynthetics,  Sulfates,  Parabens,  Petroleum or  Phalates. What is it? Help skin fight off free-radical damage with this skin cell regenerating, and pro-aging overnight serum that will have skin looking more youthful and glowing overnight! 3  drops applied to skin overnight is all you need to see fine lines disappear. Using Glow-ry with other s...

Consistency is key when establishing a skincare routine. It's always tempting to keep adding and trying new products, but by doing that, you're minimizing the chance of seeing results from consistent use of a product - particularly treatments. I do try and keep my morning routine pretty consistent - but during the warmer months, my skin has different needs and therefore I need to adjust my routine accordingly. Unfortunately, my skin tends to veer towards the oilier side during summer, so I'm not able to use as many oil-based products in my morning routine - which is a bit of a shame, as I do love my oil-based products! Cleanse   Most days I use a simple floral water as a morning cleanser. My current choice is Manuka Floral Water from Naturally Thinking. It's light and fresh with a delicate scent. A couple of times a week I'll opt for a gentle exfoliating cleanser. The Ishtar Skinlights Cleansing Clay is the perfect choice for summer. The cooling clay d...