Lancôme Miel En Mousse Cleanser

Lancôme is one of those brands I really feel I should know a lot more about than I do, but I confess to knowing very little and I tend to stick with repurchasing the few products from the brand I love.  The main one being Lancôme Miel En Mousse Cleanser, which was initially gifted to me at a blogger event and I have since repurchased it 3/4 times because I just love it.

Bright orange in colour, this Miel En Mousse Cleanser works to remove all traces of your day - makeup, dirt, grime and all other nasties lurking on the surface of your skin.  It does have a really thick honey-like texture which I absolutely love. Thankfully, it does come out of a pump-action bottle and you need just 2-3 pumps to use it most effectively. 

The directions are that you pump the cleanser directly onto your fingertips and massage on to dry skin, at this point it is definitely worth remembering that this is quite a thick textured cleanser and it does have that honey texture, it does initially feel sticky on the fingers and then on the skin, this quickly disappears as soon as you begin to massage. The honey-like texture comes from the fact it is enriched with Acacia honey which is known for its soothing properties for dry and chapped skin.

Once you have massaged it onto the skin, you need to activate it using lukewarm water and at this stage, the honey texture turns to more of a velvety foam and if you are a fan of the scent of honey, it is at this stage of cleansing that the scent intensifies and it is just so lovely.

After cleaning my face, I always ensure I have a flannel or muslin cloth to hand to remove any excess foam/product from my face.  Then afterwards, I not only have skin which is clean and free from the day's dirt and grime, but also soft, smooth and moisturised.    For me, Miel-En-Mousse is a bit of a hybrid product because not only does it do its job as a cleanser, but it also acts as a moisturiser too.  I find with some foaming cleansers that despite removing all the gunk from my skin, they also manage to leave my skin feeling stripped of absolutely everything and therefore I am reaching for as many products as I can to add moisture back to my skin.

Lancôme Miel En Mousse Cleanser comes in a 200ml bottle and is priced between £19.99 upwards to £24* you get a cleanser which instantly eliminates daily dirt, excess oil and impurities, whilst at the same time removing all types of makeup without drying out or stripping the skin.

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Caudalie Beauty Elixir has a Summer Makeover

One of my absolute favourite products from Caudale is the Beauty Elixir, a product which I have featured on my blog numerous times and it is also something I have repurchased numerous times. For me2, this Beauty Elixir is something I cannot be without and over the past few weeks when the weather has been rather warm, it has been an absolute lifesaver.

This Summer, Caudalie has given their hero product a little bit of a makeover and not only does it have a 100% natural formula, but it also comes packaged inside a beautiful new bottle.

If you have never heard of Beauty Elixir then you really are missing out. It was created back in 1997 by Mathilde Thomas who discovered the historic 16th-century youth elixir recipe created by the Queen of Hungary. Speaking about Beauty Elixir, Mathilde Thomas said:

The Beauty Elixir is the must-have product to keep in your handbag. This multi-purpose revitalising mist is the essential go-to product for women everywhere.

Having reinterpreted the formulation to use 100% natural ingredients and it is bursting with rare and precious plant extracts. Packed full of amazing ingredients you will find:

• Green Grape - moisturises and helps to boost radiance
• Peppermint Oil - awakens the skin and tones
• Rose Essential Oil - anti-shine and helps to activate the natural glow
• Rosemary Essential Oil - an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
• Myrrhe Oil - Tones
• Orange Blossom - Hydrates, soothes and tones
• Organic Mint Balm - calming and soothing

Putting all of these ingredients together alongside Benzoin, which helps the skin retain moisture among many other amazing properties you get a product which smoothes fine lines and creases, tightens pores, gives your skin a boost of radiance and moisture as well as helping to calm redness.  As well as all of that, the Beauty Elixir has a whole host of other benefits too and they include the working as a pillow mist and helping to set your makeup.

Once spritzed, all of the fragrance notes come to life and rather than soaking your face and skin through, instead, the mist is a lightweight and it instantly refreshes and on a hot summers day is just ideal for a bit of a cool down and it is wonderfully hydrating too.

This limited edition Beauty Elixir is available in two sizes - the 100ml bottle retails for just £32 and the travel version is just £12 for a 30ml bottle and you can find both of them here via the Caudalie website.

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Alpha-H Today's Special Value on QVC

I am a huge fan of Alpha-H and there have been some incredible launches recently including Hyluronic8 and the Blemish Control Mask. Over the past few years, I have really enjoyed getting to know the products and understanding which ones will work with my own skin. If you didn't know, Alpha-H which is very much a family business and they formulate all of their own products and are stocked in over 25 countries including prestige clinics, exclusive day spas, TV shopping networks, cosmetic giant Sephora, department stores Marks & Spencer, Myer and Harvey Nichols, as well as a selection of premium airlines and over 2000 clinics worldwide offering Alpha-H facials - the absolute dream.

This coming week from around midnight starting on 30th July running through till 31st there is to be a QVC UK Today's Special Value (TSV) with Alpha-H for Supersized collection which brings together two of their most innovative and best-loved formulations, which you can see right HERE and it costs less than £38 which is an incredible bargain considering a normal size eye cream costs £52!

The first item in this TSV is the Balancing Cleanser which has been supersized to 500ml - This has been a cleanser I loved from the very first use and it is one cream cleanser I always have in my bathroom.  Free from drying detergents and SLS's, this cleanser works as a 3-in-1 treatment - a makeup remover, cleanser and toner all in one. 

Enriched with Aloe Vera to condition and soothe alongside Vitamin E to hydrate and neutralise free radicals. It is suitable for all skin and after using I absolutely love how my skin feels, instead of being dry or taut it is instead cleansed and smooth so I don't feel the need to smother my skin in as much moisturiser as possible.  Also, because this version is supersize and comes with a pump, I have found it really easy to use because one pump is enough!

The second item is the Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream which has been supersized to 30ml - Described as being the ultimate topical dermal corrector for the eye area with quadruple peptide technology. Using a complex of seven skin brighteners, illuminating Diamond Powder and Lime Pearl Extract which is a new natural source of gentle fruit acids derived from Caviar Lime found in the rainforests on the Australian East Coast. Abundant in citric acid and bioflavonoids, Lime Pearl accelerates cell turnover to soften and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

What I really love about this cream is the metallic rollerball applicator which, as you can see is made up of five small ones on this Supersize version. However, not only are the rollerballs instantly cooling on contact with the skin, but this rollerball also helps to reduce fatigue whilst stimulating lymphatic drainage to target puffiness and dark circles.

These two products together make quite the team and are an absolute essential for any Alphaholic, but if you have never tried a product from Alpha-H or have never moved away from just using the incredible Liquid Gold, then these two are ready to tempt you at an amazing price.  Readers of this blog can get a head start with the QVC TSV right here to ensure you get your hands on it before it sells out.

Do you have a favourite Alpha-H product?

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Pixi Beauty Glow Collection

The word is synonymous with Pixi beauty and the Glow Tonic collection is one of those you need to have in your stash and the latest collection features no less than five products which mixes some of the old with the new for that ultimate wow factor.  If you hadn't guessed by now, I am a huge Pixi Beauty fan and have been for a number of years and have featured them on my blog quite a few times here, here and here.

The PR package above puts together a skincare routine that is easy to follow and with it comes a challenge of using these products for 30 days to see how your skin is afterwards.

The one product that needs very little introduction is Pixi Glow Tonic. It is enriched with 5% glycolic acid, which if you are not aware, is a natural derivative of sugar cane, and member of the alpha-hydroxy acid family (AHA). Gentle on the skin, its job is to exfoliate the skin by breaking down and removing those dead, dull and dry cells that cling onto the surface of the skin. Also included is Aloe Which soothes and hydrates the skin, Ginseng which helps to promote cell health and skin vibrancy, witch hazel which helps to firm and tone before horse chestnut which works to encourage blood flow, giving your complexion a naturally fresh and dewy radiance.  

If you have never tried Glow Tonic before, then there is a 100ml bottle for just £10 whereas a 250ml bottle costs just £18, so it really is affordable.

If you love Glow Tonic then this addition to the family might excite you.  The Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel (£18) is described as being a hydrating cleansing gel which removes impurities without stripping the skin of essential moisture.

What this gel has done is essentially to take the ingredients from Glow Tonic and transform them into what can best be described as a lightly exfoliating gel textured cleanser. My skin has never had a problem using Glow Tonic, I know some find it really harsh and others cannot stand it, but my skin loves it, especially if I use it in moderation, but that I mean every 3-4 days in an evening, not every single day as some people have mistakenly done. So with the cleanser, I have found it to be quite a mild formulation, you certainly don't get the tingle of Glow Tonic and it does do quite a good job at removing makeup.

Its main ingredient is something called Moisclean™ and with it comes a unique blend containing glycolic acid, horse chestnut extract, aloe and ginseng that helps to refine and brighten complexion leaving skin energized and smooth.  You can use this product both morning and evening and you simply apply a small amount to damp skin then massage gently for 30 seconds, avoiding eye area before rinsing.

I absolutely love serums, they are an integral part of my skincare routine, something I never actually thought I would say.  From Pixi, we have the Glow Tonic Serum (£26) 

This serum has the same ingredient profile as the original Glow Tonic but it comes with a hit of hydration due to the addition of glycerin alongside a slow release form of retinol to gently boost skin cell turnover while supporting the action of the glycolic acid.  My skin absolutely drinks this serum whenever I apply it, it works wonders when you need that little bit of a kick and there is so tingly feeling when it is applied.

A new addition to the Pixi range is the pHenomenal Gel (£24). As the name suggests, this is a gel moisturiser which was created for use after cleansing to help to restore moisture, balance skin, and neutralise pH levels.

Whilst I cannot confirm as to whether or not it does neutralise those pH levels, what I can confirm it does is help restore moisture and balance the skin. It has no fragrance to speak of, so for those people who don't want their skincare to smell of flowers of citrus, then you will like this.  It is also packed with a whole host of hydrating ingredients which includes water, glycerin, cucumber, emoillent Sodium Acrylate and glycereth, plus it also contains Betaine which is known to balance out moisture loss.

Where this cream stands out for me is after using a facemask, particularly one which leaves your skin literally needing a drink because it feels so taut and dry. An application of this cream and my skin feels soft, smooth but most importantly hydrated.

The one product within this collection that I really wasn't too sure about is On-The-Glow (£18) because it definitely isn't something you take to a rave and it isn't a stick highlighter.

This is a solid moisturiser in stick form and it is one of those products which is perfect for having in your bag when you are on the go. Formulated with a unique mix of Vitamin D2, gentle acids and vitamins such as glycolic acid, caffeine and ginseng to protect, treat and increase moisture level immediately and for the long term.

To use, you simply twist the bottom of the stick, wipe across your skin and pat on any excess and what I love is that the stick can be used pretty much anywhere on the face, lips, body and hair.  It is a little bit oilier than I was expecting it to be, but it doesn't leave your skin looking greasy, in fact, once you have massaged in the excess you would never know it had been on the skin.  For me, this has become one of those products I have used more than I thought I would because it is just so simple to use.

This is quite the collection and it is one I have slowly been working my way through since it arrived.  I am still to find a product from Pixi that I dislike and hate using, which is quite something because I do have a whole host of products I don't like from quite a few brands.

Are you a fan of Pixi?

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Katherine Daniels Cosmetics - Oily Skin Emulsion

I first came across Katherine Daniels as a brand back in 2017 through YouBeauty Box when I tried the Essential Micellar Face and Eye Makeup Remover.  A British skincare brand, Katherine Daniels is the culmination of over 65 years of experience from skincare expert Kirsti Shuba and top facialist Donna Tait and between them, they state that they want you to have ‘Better Skin for Life.’ All of their products are developed with this goal in mind, the formulations enhance the way your skin works. The advanced ingredients within the products allow us to treat the cause of your skin concerns as well as the visible symptoms that you can see. The active ingredients in their products are sourced from plant, marine, Collagen and biotechnology sources.

I was kindly given the Oily Skin Emulsion to use and it is described as being a salon strength fluid emulsion which addresses the needs of your oily skin.  I have combination skin which leans to the oily side, mainly on my t-zone, so when I use skincare products, I often have this issue at the back of my mind, alongside the fact I have dryness on my cheeks and forehead too. 

Katherine Daniels products come with a simple to understand 4 step prescription process, which you can use the online skin quiz to help you determine which products are right for you, or you can go along to one of the salons and have your skin looked at by a Katherine Daniels specialist who can prescribe a collection of products for you. This emulsion is stage 3 of the 4-step process and it comes out of the tube feeling like quite a thick cream, but on contact with the skin, it melts and is weightless.  Using four key ingredients which include:

• Seaweed Extract (Mastocarpus Extract) - Soothing
• Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract - Reduces excess sebum production
• Witch Hazel Extract - Astringent and healing
• Mattifying Powders - Reduce and prevent shine

To use, you simply apply 2-3 pumps directly onto your fingertips and then massage the emulsion into your face, neck and décolleté in upward movements, avoiding your eye area. 

The main standout scent of the emulsion is Witch Hazel but surprisingly it isn't so powerful that it makes my eyes water.   What I have loved about this emulsion is its ability to mattifying the skin and it also feels incredibly refreshing too.  Leaving behind no trace it was there, for me this is a great product if you do have excess sebum, or like me, want to beat that afternoon shine, then this is worth trying.

Prices start at £36 for 50ml here*.

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Alpha-H Hyaluronic 8 - A dermal filler, but not as you know it!

Alpha-H is a skincare brand that excites me, I don't mind admitting that.  Each new launch means something new, something a little bit different and something I didn't know I needed until I had it.  Best known for Liquid Gold, the cult product that is just so good, it is no wonder it sells so well all of the time, Alpha-H has a new addition to their family called Hyaluronic 8.

Tom Ogden, European Business Manager for Alpha-H, best known to Alpha-holics as Tommy Alpha, spent an evening with a few of us to explain about this latest edition. The new Hyaluronic 8 Serum is said to act as a topical alternative to invasive dermal fillers and it includes eight multi-weighted hydrating ingredients including the next generation flash filling Hyaluronic Acid Primalhyal Ultrafiller™. The 'magic 8' instantaneously provide moisture to the surface of the skin while simultaneously penetrating deep into the lower layers of the dermis to build a sustainable moisture reservoir, giving us that much wanted hydrated and plump feeling to the skin.

Anyone who is familiar with Alpha-H and any of their products will know, that brand owner and director Michelle Doherty created Alpha-H out of her own skin struggles and personal need for effective skin treatments, so ingredients are really important to her and Hyaluronic 8 is no different. Within the serum you will find:

• PrimalHyal Ultrafiller™ - Said to behave like a dermal filler, but with no needle in sight. It penetrates deep into the lowest layers of the skin, this next generation Hyaluronic Acid has a flash filling effect which instantly hydrates and reduces lines and wrinkles. It also restores the skin’s antioxidant defences, helping your skin to fight against the free radicals which degrade collagen production. Alpha-H is proud to be the first A-beauty brand to formulate with this amazing new ingredient.
• Hydranov works to take it beyond just adding moisture of its own courtesy of its ability to boost your skin’s own natural Hyaluronic Acid synthesis by some 211%. This increased moisture helps to better hold cells together. As a result the appearance of lines and wrinkles are softened.
• New molecular complex, Patch20 is clinically proven to swell the skin’s moisture reservoir on contact and provides a sustained level of hydration for up to 48 hours.
• Biotechnological complex Cube3’s primary ingredient is Sodium Hyaluronate; the sodium salt of Hyaluronic Acid which is able to hold up to 1000x its own weight in water. Thanks to its smaller molecular size, it penetrates the deeper layers of the skin, thus encouraging softer, smoother skin and an all-round fuller appearance.
• Modern skin aggressors blue light, pollution, and radiation can damage the skin’s natural barrier function. Once this barrier is impaired, the skin is less able to retain moisture and is left vulnerable to factors which cause premature ageing. To fight back against this, Lumicease™, Pollushield™and Cureberry Extract work in synergy to protect the skin from these aggressors.
• Rounding out this genius formulation is Aloe Vera. This renowned botanical extract imbues the skin with its stores of vitamins, minerals sugars and amino acids to further hydrate, while also having a healing and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin.

Suitable for all skin types, Hyaluronic 8 is a product that has just fit into my routine and thanks to the inclusion of a pipette, it is even easier to use.

All you need is 2-3 drops of the serum each morning to a freshly cleansed face, neck and décolletage. What I have noticed with my skin since using this is the level of dryness on my cheeks is not as prominent. Usually, you can see a bit of flaking, especially on my left cheek, where I have dry skin, whilst it is still there, it isn't as noticeable and my foundation applies so much better and has very few bits of dry skin to grab hold of and sit on.

The serum is textured exactly as you might expect it to be, much runnier than a fluid and a cream, so those 2-3 drops really do go a long way.  On contact with the skin, the serum once patted on, disappears really quickly and leaves nothing behind, what you will immediately notice is how plump your skin looks and feels.

Hyaluronic 8 from Alpha-H is priced at £38 here* and I will be ordering a second bottle ready for when this one runs out because it has made such an impression.

Are you a fan of Alpha-H products?

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Iconic London Illuminator

When you read that a beauty brand was started from the depths of someone's bedroom and has now become quite the phenomenon within the world of beauty with people such as professional makeup artists, celebrities, bloggers, leading Beauty Editors and even Kim Kardashian, you cannot help but be full of admiration. Jade Elliott did just that with Iconic London.

I was kindly sent some products from across the Iconic London range to play with and my gosh everything is just beautiful, so much more so than pictures make it look.  Rather than put them all in one big post, I have split them up to show individually.

The first Item I opened and am sharing on my blog today is the Iconic London Illuminator (£30 here*) a product I have seen raved about absolutely everywhere and it has had a wealth of endorsement from celebrity fans such as Jourdan Dunne, Jeffree Star and even Khloe Kardashian. If you love a good highlighter then you cannot help but absolutely love this, it is just stunning.

Described as being a concentrated liquid shimmer, this product is a little bit of a multitasker and can be added to your foundation, primer or moisturiser, or simply used on its own for a quite the highlighted glow.  You can also use it to contour if that is for you. My personal preference is to add a drop to my Primer and then with a tinted moisturiser over the top, I get a really lovely dewy glow. 

The Iconic London Illuminator is available in four shades and each shade comes in a 13.5ml bottle with a dropper for the application they include:

• SHINE: A pink based shimmer to add a pearly shine.
• BLUSH: A peachy antique-rose based shimmer that adds a warm rosy glow.
• ORIGINAL: A champagne-toned shimmer to add a golden shine.
• GLOW: A terracotta-toned shimmer that bestows a rich bronze glow.

I have the Original Shade and as you can see, it comes housed inside the most beautiful glass bottle, which is see-through and the shade you see within the bottle is the one you get on your skin. Thankfully, it comes with a dropper to make the application much easier than it could have been because, for me, I simply drop 1-2 large drops into my primer and then apply with a beauty blender for that flawless application.

The swatch shown above isn't edited, it was taken in my kitchen where I get the most natural light and this was from one drop on my index finger swatched across my wrist.  It is incredibly pigmented, it applies smoothly, it doesn't run, flake or clump, it sits on the skin without disappearing and best of all, it is lightweight and doesn't dry or feel drying.  One of my issues with a few liquid highlighters that I have purchased is that everything is fine and dandy until they settle and dry on the skin, then it feels as though I have a mask that might crack if I so much as move my face.  You don't get any of this with Iconic London.

I have used this bottle of loveliness ever since it has arrived, given the hot weather we are having right now, I really don't want a full face of make-up, so it has been just my go-to primer with a few drops of this Iconic London Illuminator and a tinted moisturiser to see me through the day and I have had quite a few compliments on my glow, with some people assuming that glow is something it most definitely is not!

Have you tried any products from Iconic London?

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Happy 10th Birthday Emma Hardie Skincare

This year Emma Hardie Skincare is celebrating 10 innovative years of must-have, award-winning skincare products.  Launching back in 2009, the brands' best-selling product is the Moringa Cleansing Balm and not only has it gained cult status amongst beauty editors, Emma Hardie Fans, influences, celebrities, make-up artists and it is one of my must-have products too.

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the brand, Emma Hardie Skincare are launching a limited edition 200ml Moringa Cleansing Balm complete with Rosehip Exfoliating Seeds and Dual Action Cleansing Cloth.  

You might also have noticed that the box has had a bit of a makeover too and that is because the 10th Anniversary limited-edition packaging features a botanical illustration design which references some of the brand's best-loved ingredients and it was created by leading journalist and illustrator Susannah Taylor.

If you have never come across the Moringa Cleansing Balm before, it is one of those products that you cannot help but absolutely love.   Described as being a purifying botanical cleansing balm that removes all traces of face and eye make-up, deeply cleanses the pores as well as balancing, hydrating and moisturising all skin types. Packed full of amazing ingredients, you will find:

• Grape Seed Oil and Sweet Almond Oil rich in essential fatty acids help to plump and soften
• Moringa seed extract, Wild Sea Fennel and Vitamin E balance, purify and help to minimise the appearance of open pores
• Essential oils of Orange, Neroli and Mandarin rejuvenate and revitalise the skin whilst calming the senses
• Jasmine and Rose help to recondition dull, dry, dehydrated and mature skins

For me, this is the perfect way to take off the day and it is a great first cleanser for my double cleanse. I apply with my fingers and gently massage onto the skin, moving in circular motions as I go. Then, when I am ready to remove, I use my Emma Hardie Cleansing cloth which will have been soaking in warm water, squeeze out the excess water and wipe away what is left. You can also use this balm as an overnight facial too.

I love the inclusion of the Rosehip seeds within this Anniversary set and I have used them before from the Christmas collection. The idea with these seeds is that you add just a pinch of the seeds to the balm for a gentle exfoliation whilst you cleanse, they are not at all abrasive on the skin and it really does give a wonderful bespoke at home facial.

Finally, the Dual Action Cleansing Cloth is perfect for use with the cleansing balm.  One side of the cloth is a gentle microfibre material for deep cleansing and removal whereas the other side is a muslin cloth for polishing the skin. 

To further celebrate 10 years of Emma Hardie Skincare, hidden inside 5 Limited Edition boxes are 5 Golden Tickets and each Golden Ticket entitles the winner to £500 worth of products from Emma Hardie.  If that isn't enough, throughout the year, Emma Hardie Skincare Facialists will be offering the Natural Lift and Sculpt Facial - described as being a unique non-evasive relaxing facial treatment.  This facial incorporates a rejuvenating one-hour linear massage technique which helps to drain away toxins, reduce puffiness as well as releasing tension in the face and boosting circulation - now this I would sign up for!

This Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Moringa Cleansing Balm 200ml is priced at £68 and is available at Cult Beauty*, M&S Beauty*, SpaceNK and the Emma Hardie Website right now.  

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Fushi Sea Buckthorn Organic Oil

I have featured Fushi on my blog a few times now, I first got to know the brand via their Rose and Jasmine Collection followed by the Fushi Bio-Vedic Face Care Collection and most recently the Fushi Pomegranate Oil.  Today I am sharing the newest launch of the Fushi Sea Buckthorn Oil (50ml). 

Fushi (which means ‘eternal life’) began with the combined cultural heritage of the founders Rannesh Jansari and Ria Pattni. Both were handed down ayurvedic family recipes by their grand-parents who blended oils and infused herbs to create natural remedies. Fushi uses only the purest ingredients, sourced from the most ethical producers and freshly blend them in our London workshop to create award-winning products.

Sea Buckthorn Oil is renowned for its Palmitoleic Acid (Omega 7), Provitamin A (carotenoids, in particular, beta carotene) and vitamins E and K. This oil contains a high concentration of the incredibly rare Palmitoleic acid which is described as being a fatty acid that naturally occurs in the sebum of the skin. This fatty acid promotes nourishment, protection of the skin and is known to support skin cells and aid healing.

The robust deep red berries which produce our Organic Sea Buckthorn oil are the most nutritious and unusual of indigenous fruits, found primarily in Europe and parts of Asia, predominantly in mountainous regions. Our berries are grown sustainably in Germany from which this oil is extracted in its virgin form, using a pure mechanical separation procedure to retain the oil’s natural composition and potency. Our unrefined 100% pure Sea Buckthorn oil is of an orange hue and has a beautiful fruity scent.

It really does have a bright orange-red hue and when I first tried using it, I was so surprised by the brightness of that orange, I was worried I would turn into an Oompa Loompa if I put it on my skin, thankfully I haven't because it does wash off. I also happen to just absolutely love the wonderfully fruity scent.

As you can see from the photo above, which is unedited, the oil from the bottle is definitely a shade of orange-red you won't miss.

This Sea Buckthorn Oil is quite the multitasking product because as well as helping to regenerate the skin to help nourish dry skin, help with the healing of scars, sunburn and other conditions, it can also be used for the following:

• Rejuvenate and renew your hair - Due to its rich nutrient profile, a few drops of Sea Buckthorn Oil can also benefit your hair and scalp. It is packed with Vitamins A and E which as we know are super antioxidants and they help to fight aging in the hair and it does this by combatting dryness, brittleness, thinning and breakage. It also contains Vitamins B1,B2 and B6 and again, each one of these vitamins is essential for the rejuvenation and creation of healthy skin, hair and blood.
• Vitamins for the nails - Again the Vitamin profile alongside the Sea Buckthorn Oil can help fortify the nails by stimulating collagen production while smoothing and nourishing your cuticles.

It doesn't end there either. Sea Buckthorn Oil has been used as a natural remedy for thousands of years against various ailments. Taken internally, it is known to be beneficial for inflammation, supporting digestion and weight management because of its ability to help with balancing the sugar. It also promotes healthy skin, hair and eyes.  So using 1-2 teaspoons daily, or drizzled over a salad or blended into your daily smoothie.

This Oil costs £25 for 50ml from Fushi and it is a great oil if you are looking to purchase something that is a great multitasker and a product which looks after you inside and out.

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The Best Tools For The Job

As well as running my beauty blog and all my social media channels, which I do on my own without any help at all, I also work full time in quite a stressful and incredibly busy job, this sometimes includes working evenings and weekends throughout the year.

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Running an office with 6 members of staff is quite full on and to be able to do all of the above, I spend a lot of my working week online, be it writing emails, sorting websites, delivering campaigns, doing my own social media, writing a blog post, uploading and editing photographs, I need to ensure I have all the right tools available to me and the most important one is having the best Fibre Broadband I can have.  I need to ensure that my provider gives me the fastest upload and download speeds available within my area and I also want to ensure that each staff member has everything they need to do their job, if all 6 of us are online at the same time, I don’t want it to affect the broadband speed with constant buffering.

So, having just had my office completely renovated from top to bottom, I now find myself in a brand new part of the building that had never before been used.  There was no telephone lines, no media ports and not even a single plug socket that had been used.  This meant that having ended my previous telephone and broadband contract after 15 years, I was able to look for a better deal. So, one single look using my work postcode as to which company offered the best deal took less than 5 minutes to complete and now instead of having less than a 20mb speed, which was quite shocking, we now have 59mb and the difference is incredible, a report takes less than 2 minutes to upload onto our online portal now whereas it could be anything up to 15 minutes before we switched over.  Meetings on Skype no longer buffer and constantly state we have connection issues.

The majority of my work is now done online, I have business skype meetings, phone conferences and whilst I am in the office, especially if I am working late then I have the ability to have music on in the background and in the office we are all hooked up to Spotify and each takes it in turns to play our choice of music, I usually always have the news on in the background, some days I need background noise to be more productive than I would usually be, other days it might be the cricket or my newest love for crime podcasts, there is nothing quite like swearing at an excel spreadsheet whilst listening to a serial killer programme, it removes the temptation to just throw the monitor out of the window!

For blogging, I often write posts during my lunchtime, whilst on a break or before an evening meeting and that often means I need to do a bit of research, fact-checking and photo editing and uploading all from my office.  If you have a slow broadband connection, it can take forever to load some sites due to their fancy graphics and constant pop-up adverts (annoying). The one thing I've noticed a huge change with having better broadband is just how quickly I can do all of the above.

I fully accept that having the internet is a luxury and having superfast fibre-optic broadband more so, especially when some areas of the country struggle to get a signal on their mobile phone never mind WiFi, but it is a luxury that I need to do my job and to blog. 

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