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My last post was a review of the Indie Lee Rosehip Cleanser , which has very nearly gained the title of 'Holy Grail'. But, as I mentioned in that post, I'm still on the hunt to discover my go-to second cleanser and the one which I will hopefully want to re-purchase again and again. Source Krave - Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser This has been on my wish-list for a long time as reviews have consistently been superb for this product. It's only very recently been able to buy in the UK from Timeless UK for £24.99 . Alternatively, there are many reputable Korean sellers on Ebay (as it's currently sold out on the Timeless site). I've recently ordered from a Korean seller (approx £19) and am waiting for delivery - I'll let you know how I get on with this in a review form. The details:   An antioxidant cleanser that doesn’t mess up your skin barrier, lifting everything your skin doesn't want while leaving what it needs—healthy pH, hydration, an...

Indie Lee - Rosehip Cleanser Pictured is the smaller 30ml size (£10) also available in 125ml for £32.00 What is it? Specially formulated to deal with dryness, redness and rosacea, this vitamin-rich Rosehip Cleanser not only lifts away dirt but works hard to preserve precious moisture. Its star ingredient – rosehip oil – is prized for its youth-boosting prowess (being packed with regenerative vitamin C), plus it helps to condition and calm sensitivity. Ingredients Water, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Fragrance*, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Hexyl Cinnamal (*Natural). Scent and Texture Light, slightly runny gel texture with a faint natural rose scent. Application Apply a small amount of cleanser to wet face. Indie Lee recommends applying around the eyes with a wet cotton pad to remove eye makeup. Remove with water. Thoughts I initially received a small 15ml ...

Five Dot Botanics - Deep Feed Serum £38.00 for 30ml Who? Five Dot Botanics are a London-based company run by Zaffrin and Brian. Their aims for the brand was to offer full transparency with their products and demystify the often downright confusing ingredients used in skincare products. Each product has just five natural botanical ingredients so customers know exactly what they are putting on their skin. All products are vegan certified. What is it? Deep Feed is an oil-based serum combining  five of the most powerful anti-ageing oils to tackle inflammation, reduce wrinkles and give intensive nourishment. Ingredients Carthamus   tinctorius  (Safflower) seed oil Coffea   arabica  (Coffee) seed oil Phyllanthus   Emblica  ( Amla ) e xtract C aryodendron   Orinocense  ( Cacay ) nut o il Anthemis   nobilis  (Chamomile) flower oil Scent and Texture Deep Feed has an intriguing nutty, earthy scent....

The Ordinary - Squalane Cleanser 50ml £5.50/ 150ml £13.90 What is it? A gentle cleansing product formulated to target makeup removal whilst leaving the skin feeling smooth and moisturized. The formula incorporates Squalane, alongside other lipophilic esters that are gentle, moisturizing, efficient in dissolving makeup and facial impurities and increasing the spreadability of the product. {source} Ingredients Squalane, Aqua (Water), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Sucrose Stearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Laurate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sucrose Dilaurate, Sucrose Trilaurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Isoceteth-20, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Malic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin. Scent and Texture A creamy balm texture. Unscented. Application Once the product is warmed by either rubbing between your hands or massaged onto ...

I'm really pleased with how this month has gone for empties - feels like a good end of Summer clear-out. I've finished off several samples and small sizes that I found loitering around (which I didn't know I had!) and finished off lots of products that had been around too long. I also did a bit of de-cluttering. Mainly on makeup items that I felt were a bit too sparkly for me - I'm definitely aiming towards subtle and more natural as I get older!  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 * Patyka - Spearmint Purifying Foaming Gel ( WNR ) I picked up a couple of Patyka products when I spotted them in T.K Maxx a few months ago, and was pretty excited to try them out. Sadly, neither of them really grabbed me. This Spearmint Cleansing Gel ...

Pure Savvy - Multi-Tasker Beauty Balm £45.00 for 40ml * PR Sample - This item was sent to me in return for an honest review. Links are not affiliated. What is it A multi-tasking beauty balm which provides instant comfort and moisturisation wherever you need it. It can be used as a moisturiser or as a treatment for dry, sensitive or irritated skin. Ingredients Camellia Oleifera Oil, Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium v. sinnensis (Sweet Orange), Cupressus Sempiverens (Cypress), Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense), Citrus Limon (Lemon), Citrus Aurantium v. amara (Neroli), Citrus Aurantium v. amara (Petitgrain), Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Citric Ac...