Late to the Party

Phew! An enormous amount of empties this month as I work to finish products in my stash (and buy just a couple of cheeky newbies!). Everything else during this lock-down has gone absolute doolally - apart from my skincare and body care routines. It's nice to know that I can keep something together at least! 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 * Cerave - Foaming Cleanser ( WR ) I think this is probably mu number one 'go-to' everyday cleanser. It's perfect for daily use, low foan, soothing and non-drying and great value for money. No thrills or drama here - but you can't beat this as a basic but effective first cleanser. * Optimum - Bedtime Cleansing Balm ( WNR ) Now this would have been great if it weren't for one n...

Ffern - Spring 20 Who? Ffern are a small batch, artisanal, natural perfumiers who produce just four blends a year based  on the seasonal equinoxes and solstices. Every batch is strictly limited and when they have all sold out, no more are made.   Ffern - Spring 20 £69 per season After quite easily declaring that Ffern Winter 20 is my favourite scent of all time ( read my review here ) I was intensely excited about receiving my bottle of Ffern Spring 20. What's in the box? For £69 per season you receive a limited-run bottle of seasonal natural and organic EDP (32ml) plus a 2ml vial sample which you can try before committing to the full size. These come alongside an information leaflet about the process, the brand and the ingredients. Postage is included in the price. There's absolutely no mistaking when your Ffern package arrives - they also have the most fabulous packaging.  As usual, my first experience of Spring 2...

* One of these products was gifted as a PR Sample. The rest I paid for myself. I was soooo excited when Nicola at N.K Naturals announced that she was about to release a new range of seasonal skin products. As you know, I'm already a huge fan of NK Natural's Season Oils ( Winter Oil Review  &  Autumn Oil Review ) and the Spring Oil was already on my shopping list. Every season specific ingredient targets the environmental and climatic changes that the turn of each season brings. All the products are handmade using seasonal ingredients from whole plants and using traditional extraction methods. Shopping for NK Naturals is always such a treat. The packaging and presentation is beautiful - I love the little hessian drawstring bag that the products came in and the extra little touches such as the copper ring and charm tied on. Before the new product launch was announced, I had already put my order in for some Spring Season Oil in time for the Equinox. I...

Glossier - The Skincare Edit Limited Edition Minis Kit £42 Glossier is a brand that I wanted to try for so long. I used to bemoan the fact that it wasn't available in the UK and so was delighted to hear that it was going to be available to the UK back in 2018.  But did I rush and make a order? Nope! For some reason, despite all my whining and impatience, I never did make that long-anticipated first purchase when the brand became available. Other products came into my hands, and Glossier slipped down onto the 'would like to try ... one day' list! But now - almost two years later, I've finally made my first purchase from Glossier in the form of this skincare set that was offered around Christmas time. But look at it! What a fantastic introduction to the Glossier skincare range! The kit arrived in a large recyclable card suitcase which was fastened with a wide pink Glossier elastic band (will have to find a use for this!). I was also offere...