Burt's Bees Moisturising Lip Butters

At this time of the year when the rain comes down heavy and the wind blasts your face, the one product I am never without is a lip balm in my bag, truth be told, there is usually more than one.  New to my bag are these Burt's Bees Moisturising Lip butter which takes lip balms to a whole new level.

Burt’s Bees® Lip Butter is said to provide instant moisturisation to the lips in a lightweight, luxurious texture. For these butters, Burt's Bees has infused the formula with a botanical blend flavour alongside moisturising Shea and Cocoa butters. 

I am a huge fan of how these butters feel on the lips, once applied, it melts onto the lips almost immediately on contact and rather than leave a greasy balm feel, instead, you just have soft, smooth lips which feel really hydrated.  Burt’s Bees® lip butter is available in two botanical-blend flavours which I have to share with you.

The first is Orange Blossom and Pistachio which can be detected from the bright orange lid and inside, the butter, which is very lightly whipped in texture smells just absolutely divine.

On the lips, whilst the beautiful scent of both the orange blossom, which is as fruity as it is fresh combined with Pistachio to give that earthy scent, applies like a dream. It is not sticky or tacky, it doesn't irritate or sting and what I love is that it does create an incredible base for applying lipstick.

The second Lip Butter is Lavender and Honey and again, it is hard not to love the scent of this one too. Fresh Lavender is one of my favourite scents, there is something about it which I find relaxing but mixed here with honey, what you get is a slight sweetness too.

As with the Orange Blossom and Pistachio Lip Butter, this one also applies like a dream as it glides across the lips and in doing so, adds moisture and almost wraps the lips in an invisible veil of protection.  It is also not sticky or tacky and once applied, it too absorbs almost instantly.

Both of these lip butters come in a collectable easy-open press-top tin are formulated without parabens, phthalates, SLS or petrolatum and scientifically tested by a dermatologist so you can feel good about using it on your skin.

Price and Availability

Each Lip Butter is priced at £4.99 and can be found at Boots*.

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Rabot 1745 Fruited Chocolat Lip Balm Review and Swatches

Did you know that Hotel Chocolat has launched its very own beauty range called Rabot 1745? This post introduces Rabot 1745 and gives a brief introduction to what you can find within the range and of course this Lip Balm.

Admittedly I hadn't until a blogger press day when I got to give a few products a bit of a swatch and then bag myself a lip balm!

The range is divided into four categories and is said to have been inspired by Hotel Chocolat’s Saint Lucian cacao plantation, Rabot Estate and if you have never seen it or even heard of it, then literally I want to move there it is just stunning. The brand founders spent four years restoring the 250-year old estate before opening a hotel and restaurant nestled within the cacao groves.

The collection includes body butter, hand creams, shower gel, hand wash, a body mask, a scrub, a candle, a wonder balm, a body mist, a reed diffuser, a perfume. In total the range features around 25 products and that includes lip balms, which I am sharing with you in today's blog post.

Rabot 1745 Fruited Chocolat Lip Balm 

I am a huge fan of lip balms and I have lost count by the number I have used up already this year, for me they are an integral part of my daily routine and something I am constantly applying to my lips. From Rabot 1745, I was kindly given this Fruited Chocolate Lip Balm (£7) and oh my, as you might have thought, it smells insanely good, almost good enough to eat.

This lip balm is not only rich in essential oils but it also contains a natural blend of almond oil, Sunflower seed oil, cacao butter and rosemary leaf extract and as soon as you remove the top, the beautiful scent of cacao and almond oil come to life. The balm is a solid balm, but it melts with the heat of your finger as you rub it across the top and once you apply to the lips, it doesn't have a greasy or tacky feeling to it but it is incredibly moisturising. 

Would I recommend this Lip Balm? 

There is absolutely nothing that I dislike about this lip balm, I love the packaging with the wooden pot, I like that it is a solid balm, I like how it smells and I love how moisturising it is for my lips. 

Have you tried anything from the Rabot 1745 range and if so, do you have a product you have absolutely loved?

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L'Occitane - New Lip Care

Looking after your lips is perhaps something we don't discuss enough, it is definitely a little bit more than just applying a lip balms every now and again.  I am someone who suffers from cold sores, they usually rear their ugly head when I am feeling run down or stressed and they arrive with a big bang, are sore, unsightly and make me feel really paranoid.  So, I do everything I can to ensure my lips are in as good a condition as they can be - I exfoliate a few times a week, I am obsessed with lip balms and lip oils, if I wear lipstick, I make sure I prime my lips and when I get home of an evening, I always ensure I clean my lips, even if it is just with a warm flannel, to ensure I have removed absolutely anything that can lead to nasties.

From L'Occitane we have an incredible collection of Lip Care products whether you like lip balms, lipsticks or scrubs, there is a lot of choice from L'Occitane and depending on your preference for colour, everything comes beautifully and brightly packaged in Yellow!

I do love a good lip scrub, I have used them for as long as I can remember and have never been one to use an old toothbrush and sugar, something I have seen others do.  L'occitane has a choice of three scrubs Marmalade Kiss, Raspberry Crush and the one I have been kindly sent which is Fabulous Fig.  Nestled inside a cute little jar there is an 11ml scrub and Fabulous Fig smells as fresh as those freshly picked figs from a tree. 

Described as being 'Addictive exfoliating lip care for instantly soft, smooth and comfortable lips!' this scrub is not only packed with Fig Extract but it also contains vitamin E, along with carrot, pomelo and pomegranate oils.   The 'scrub' being made up of Walnut shell powder and on the lips, the texture feels a bit like Jam and it also looks a little bit like Jam too, once the lid has been removed from the pot.

To use these scrubs, you need to ensure that your lips are dry and then simply apply directly to the lips, massaging in circles as you do so.  If you find your lips are really dry and chapped then you can apply more pressure to really give your lips a workout.  Once you have worked the scrub across both lips, you can then remove using warm water and a cloth to give your lips a final scrub before finishing.  Whenever I use a scrub, I always ensure I apply a balm to my lips afterwards, to help moisturise and nourish.

Each of these Lip Scrubs is priced at £14 here*.

If lipsticks are more your thing then L'Occitane has a collection of 9 to capture your attention and with everything from nude to red and everything in between.  I was kindly sent Provence Sunset and again, the first thing you notice is the bright yellow packaging.

Provence Sunset is described as being a natural pink shade and it is infused with a fruity combination of Pomegranate, Carrot and Pomelos oils rich which are rich in vitamins C and E. What I really love is the texture, which is almost like a lip oil and this is in part due to the Castor Oil which gives it that lovely moisturising feeling as it glides across the lips.

This lipstick has a really lovely sweet citrus scent which I really lovely and the natural pink shade gives my lips a really lovely shiny touch of pink. The swatch above is totally unedited and I have found it to be really hydrating on my lips.

Each one of these lipsticks is priced at £18 right here*.

As ever from L'Occitane, this has been quite the introduction to a new launch of products and if, like me, you are a fan of the brand, they have a whole lot more newness waiting to be discovered.

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The 5 Winter Lip Balms You Need

With the colder weather having arrived, I am more aware that I need to be ensuring I take extra care of my lips, especially as I am prone to cold sores, which oddly seem to attack me more in the second half of the year than the first. For me, a lip balm, lip conditioner or a lip serum, whichever you prefer is an absolute must and they are a handbag item that you can never ever have too many of.  

The choice when choosing your lip product now extends to more than running into Boots or Superdrug to buy a tin of Vaseline (shudders), instead we now have balms and serums which protect, nourish, scent and tint and if you simply Google Lip Balm, it is mind-boggling just how much of a choice there is.  For me, it comes down to these:

Dr Lipp The Original Nipple Balm - Now this balm for me is an absolute must and it is one I always have on my bedside table because it is just genius.  When my lips are chapped, it is always the first balm I turn too to soothe and calm irritated skin. It uses protective medical grade Lanolin which gives it a 100% natural formula, so it is free from fragrance, preservatives.  

As well as your lips, this product is also ideal for dry cuticles, dry skin patches, burns and abrasions, severely chapped lips, sore nipples, split ends, eczema, babies’ bottoms, and it is also used behind the scenes for extra long-lasting lip gloss, eyelids, cheekbones, neatening eyebrows, quickly treating rough skin and priming before make-up.  Priced at £12 (here) if you have never tried Dr Lipp, then you need too.

Verso Lip Serum - I make no secret of the fact I adore Verso skincare and the Lip Serum is a product that is also an absolute must for my handbag and bedside table. Using the brands signature ingredients Retinol 8 (a derivative of Vitamin A) and you will also find Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides for increased hydration and plumping. 

This serum, when applied using the clever applicator, isn't runny, it isn't greasy and most importantly for me is that it isn't tacky, what I absolutely love is how it absorbs into my lips and moisturises, plus it makes an incredible base for matte lipsticks. I always have a tube of this in my handbag and one on my bedside table and I use it every night as part of my skincare routine and it is always the last product I apply.  Priced at £55 it is the most luxurious lip product I have ever used.

Balm Kind - I am really enjoying getting to know this brand and have already been through 2 of the original Balm Kind lip balms this year (review here). Balmkind lip balms are formulated without parabens, mineral oils, petrolatum, lanolin, palm oil or phthalates and instead in their place, you will find rich skin loving ingredients which leave your lips feeling soft, hydrated, nourished and soothed. New to the team comes Alpine Rose & Lysine in two different varieties of one with an SPF20 and one without. What I really love about these balms is how they feel when you use them, non-sticky or tacky on the lips and I love that they are mineral oil and paraffin-free. Ingredients include essential amino acids, hydrating oat lipids and soothing liquorice root which together just care for and look after your lips and the formula contains properties which studies have shown may reduce the occurrence of cold sores - ticking all those boxes for me. 

I use these balms when I am feeling run down, have the start of a cold or am around people who have a cold because for cold sores to break out, all I have to do is begin to feel run down and the tingle on my lips appears. That said since I started using these balms, touch wood and anything else for good luck, I haven't had a single one. Priced at £13, you can find these balms here.

Tropic Lip Fugde - Described as being a deliciously creamy, minty balm it hosts 26 lip-loving plant extracts which include Sea fern and omegas 6 and 9 help to plump and smooth fine lines, Mango wax and vitamins C and E contain repairing and protective properties and Açaí sterols and wheat cerasomes are super-softening and conditioning on lips. 

I have shade Rosewood which does give the lips a slight tint of rose colour and what I really love is just how cooling this feels on the lips without being greasy or tacky despite the balm being quite a thick creamy texture. Because this is a minty balm, the tingle is quite nice, not too much.  These Lip Fudges are hydrating, moisturising and are a fantastic alternative for anyone who wants a product that is cruelty-free, 100% naturally derived and vegan-friendly lip conditioner. Priced at £12.

The final product that I am absolutely loving is the Burt's Bees Overnight Lip Conditioning Treatment. I am an avid user of overnight balms and creams for my face and I do, every night, apply a lip balm or serum as part of my routine. Using Ceramides which help to support your skin’s barrier and retain moisture for soft, smooth and healthy looking lips, this overnight treatment works to soothe and condition while you sleep and it is the perfect partner to the lip scrub. There is also the use of Jojoba and Sunflower Oils and it is lightly scented using Peppermint Oil. 

To use, you simply apply liberally before going to bed and leave it to work its magic overnight. The formula is non-greasy and it does absorb itself slowly into the skin. What I have found since using it, is that my lips have become less dry and whilst I will always use a lip balm, I love that I have a product that can give that extra bit of TLC when I need it and one that is 100% natural.  Priced at £6.99 here.

So there you have my top 5 currently favourite lip balms, serums and conditioners for the winter months.  I would love to know what your favourite lip balm is.

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Burt's Bees Limited Edition Chai Tea Lip Balm

I absolutely love Burt’s Bees and their lip balms are just incredible and they have featured on this blog many times (here, here and here) and I always ensure I have one to hand for those little emergencies. Did you know that Burt's Bees launched its iconic Lip Balm over 25 years ago and that one is sold every second somewhere in the world? 

New to the Lip Balm family is the Limited Edition Chai Tea Lip Balm. 

Indulge your lips with a touch of sweet and spice with Burt's Bees new Chai Tea Lip Balm

Designed to not only hydrate your lips but to also moisturise and soothe, this balm is made with a blend of cinnamon, cardamon, clove, nutmeg, pepper and tea extracts, this lip balm is as well as it is spicey and if you have ever tried a Chai Tea, then this is that exact same scent and it is just perfect for the colder months. As with all Burt's lip balms, this one also contains responsibly sources beeswax and is enriched with 100% natural ingredients, this natural lip balm is formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or SLS.

Packaged inside some delightful looking packaging which is perfect for the scent it represents, it retails for £3.99 and you can find it right here.



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Revolution Makeup Lip Treatments

Looking after my lips is as important as looking after any other part of my body. The lips play an important role in life and if you think about what you use them for, making sure they look good and don't have dry bits of skin hanging off them. When Revolution Beauty (formerly Makeup Revolution) announced they had two lip treatments available, I bought them without even debating it.

The Revolution Pro Sugar Lip Scrub (£4) is designed to prep and polish the lips to leave them feeling silky smooth.  My lips go through stages of being dry right where I tend to get cold sores, so I do as much as I can to ensure my lips remain soft and moisturised as best I can.  The Revolution PRO Lip Scrub comes packaged in a twist-up pencil which makes it easy to use because you simply swipe it across the lips as you would do any other lip scrub. 

Infused with coconut oil and sugar, the scrub is fairly abrasive and you do need to apply a fair amount of pressure for it to remove dead and dry skin but it does work. As I swipe the crayon across my lip, I then massage the sugar across the stubborn parts using my finger because the nib itself isn't all that sturdy and feels as though it might snap if I apply any pressure.  Then I wipe away any debris using a damp cotton wool pad. Afterwards, my lips feel smoother and softer.

The downside? Well, the list of ingredients doesn't tell a pretty story, namely the inclusion of Parrafin which as we all know is not good for the skin.

The second product is the Revolution Lip Conditioner (£3). Whenever I scrub my lips, I always add a lip balm and one which is as conditioning as possible. Whilst this one cost just £3 I used it a few times and then decided it was not for me. Why? Again, we are back at the ingredients list and up there as the first one is Petroleum. For a good few years now I've moved away from using Petroleum in products as it does nothing for my skin at all and it makes the dryness on my lips worse and it makes them tingle.

Revolution Beauty says this lip conditioner, which is a clear gel, glides over lips effortlessly, locking in moisture, leaving mouths silky-smooth and hydrated. It is also said that this lip conditioner can be worn as a lip balm alone, to prevent lips from cracking and underneath lipstick for comfort, or add over the top of any lip shade for a gloss finish. For me, it just doesn't work and I found it started to irritate my lips where I am prone to cold sores, so as soon as the tingling started, I stopped using it. So for me, I would much rather stick to my Verso lip serum or the ByBi Lip Kit. So for me, this is a sort of on the fence review. I like the Revolution Pro Sugar Lip Scrub and the fact it does remove dead and dry skin, but I'm not impressed with the fact it contains paraffin. I don't like the Lip Conditioner because it did absolutely nothing for my lips but instead irritated the skin where I am prone to cold sores, so I stopped using it immediately.

Have you tried anything new from Revolution Beauty recently that has

impressed you?

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Balmkind Lip Balm

As far as I am concerned you can never have too many lip balms in your handbag, on your desk or on your bedside table and it is a product that I use all year round whatever the weather, it is also a product I use every single day, multiple times a day.

Balmkind is a lip balm which is formulated without parabens, mineral oils, petrolatum, lanolin, palm oil or phthalates and instead in their place, you will find rich skin loving ingredients which leave your lips feeling soft, hydrated, nourished and soothed. An interesting story behind the company rings true for me, I am under 50 and I do suffer from pesky cold sores which seem to appear when I am feeling run down or have been poorly. Balmkind state:

A life-long battle with chapped, parched and troubled lips was the inspiration behind balmkind. We aren’t alone in that battle – according to the World Health Organisation*, two-thirds of the world’s population under 50 has the virus that causes cold sores, resulting in misery for lips.

Taking two years to get the formulation right, Balmkind uses antioxidant-rich Alpine Rose and this gives the balm a beautiful delicate floral scent which I really really like. The balm itself is luxuriously rich and whilst it isn't sticky or tacky on the lips, it does have a fairly thick texture which melts onto the lips as you apply it. Making use of a slanted applicator for precise application, I have found that using this balm does help with keeping my lips hydrated and nourished.

Other ingredients within this balm include soothing liquorice root, lipid-rich pomegranate sterols, vitamin E, oat lipids and Lysine (an essential amino acid) work to soothe and protect your lips.  It is also worth noting that Antioxidant-rich Alpine Rose, Lysine (an essential Amino Acid) and soothing Licorice Root contain properties which studies have shown may reduce the occurrence of cold sores, something I am always wanted to avoid the occurrence of.

This balm can be purchased for £12 from the Balmkind website and if you are in need of a new lip balm or simply want something that does nourish your lips, then this one is worthy of trying.

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Erborian Matte or Rouge for lips?

Whether you like your matte lip, your shiny lip or something in between, one thing I know for certain is I don't like a sticky or tacky glosses and I don't like anything which makes my lip feel as though you have been dipped into cement.

Erborian is one of my favourite brands and one I have enjoyed discovering over the last 18 months or so, whenever there is a new product I get a little excited because with Erborian you get a mixture of Korean and French loveliness all rolled into one.  Lip products are something Erborian do a lot of products in, but is the one area I hadn't really got to know until recently.

It is said in Korea, the world capital of sophisticated beauty rituals, the skin is not the only part of the face where care is considered essential; the lips are considered to be a real asset of beauty and seduction, and they are also the object of meticulous attention through nourishing, soothing rituals.

Rouge for Lips and Matte for Lips are the latest releases from Erborian and they are two nourishing balms that tint and embellish the lips.  What Erborian have done with these two products is develop a hybrid which is a cross between makeup and skincare.  Both balms are delicately scented and they give you the chance to play with both colour and texture whilst caring for your lips, so depending on your choice of finish there is a choice of balm.

My favourite product of the two is Matte for Lips a product which promised velvet lips with a matte finish for a healthy glow effect. I really like the ultra smooth texture which has a really soft finish. As it is applied, the balm glides across and envelopes the lips that leave them feeling nourished and hydrated. 

Enriched with nourishing Camellia oil, known for its antioxidant properties which helps to sooth, prevent sign of ageing and dehydration plus Beeswax which helps to nourish and prevent dehydration.

The second product, Rouge for Lips is definitely where makeup meets skincare and coats your lips with an ultra-intense shade of red and it is much more pigmented than I had expected it to be, but it is a delight to use. 

Again, as with Matte for Lips, it is enriched with Cameillia Oil and Beeswax for its antioxidant and nourishing properties which prevent dehydration and nourish the skin but there is also the inclusion of Shea Butter which really helps nourish your lips.

Both of these products can be applied using a lip brush or your finger and both can be used with other products.  If you are a fan of a red lip, then using Rouge for Lips as a base can really intensify the red lipstick shade and then you can apply Matte for Lips over the top.  Equally you can use either product alone or with absolutely any other lip product that you have, depending on the look you are trying to achieve.  Each one of these products retails for £18 here on the Erborian website.

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Christmas Treats with The Bodyshop

If you are still looking for Stocking Fillers but want something that little bit special, The Bodyshop have an amazing array of products that must just tickle your fancy and it is hard to walk past any one of their stores right now without noticing just how festive and colourful it looks, not forgetting that shop aroma which takes me back to my teens when the scent of Dewberry clung to the air as the 'in fragrance' everybody wore.

One of the joys of The Bodyshop is that there is something for everyone all under one roof.  They are perhaps known better for their Body Butters, Shower Gels and scents such as White Musk, Festive Chai Vanilla and British Rose to name just a few.  Alongside those you will find a growing fragrance selection, face-masks which sound good enough to eat, makeup and of course gifts for him.

Today I am sharing some of these sets with you and there is a little mixture of something for the stocking, something for him and something a little bit special. Starting with the House of Holland Limited Edition White Musk® Treats.

For Christmas, this iconic cruelty-free, vegan fragrance that my teen best friend loved, has been given a a makeover by British fashion favourite, House of Holland. It has the zingy notes of citrus, coriander and galbanum essence which are combine with luxurious accord of iris, lily of the valley and jasmine. Inside the box you will find: 

• Limited Edition Body Lotion White Musk® 60ml
• Limited Edition Shower Gel White Musk® 60ml
• Bath Lily White

Smells just incredible and so fresh it makes such a lovely stocking filler and it costs just £6.

What did surprise me when I was last in store is just how wide and varied the ranges are, especially for men. One gift that stood out was this Modern Gent's Shaving Kit.

Inside the brightly coloured paper bag is a three step, Maca Root Shaving Kit and if you read my blog regularly, it won't have escaped you that I am married to Beautykinguk and he is known not only for his loved of aftershaves, but also grooming, especially beards.  Worth a huge £31 it actually retails for just £22 and for that you get 200ml tub of Maca Root Shave Cream, a Maca Root Energetic Face Protector and a Maca Root Face wash.  Also inside the bag is an instruction guide as to how best to use each product and in which order to ensure you use them to their absolute potential.

Then finally comes the something a little bit special and a product which really does take me back to my childhood with the Fortune Teller game you would make from paper and apparently it would tell you everything you needed to know.  Well this takes on that vibe for me and it is the Limited Edition House of Holland Lip Cube. 

Again for the Lip Cube, The Body Shop has teamed up with House of Holland to create this exclusive capsule gift collection. Give it some lip with this set of four fruity and nourishing lip butters. The clever packaging doubles as a mini magic cube to play with.

• Lip Butter Strawberry 10ml
• Lip Butter Shea 10ml
• Lip Butter Mango 10ml
• Lip Butter Coconut 10ml

I love this this is bright, it's colourful, it's fun and it is totally different to any other product I have seen from The Bodyshop and it costs just £18.

I hope you have seen something that jumps out from this post and gives you one or two ideas for someone you need to buy a gift for and if you spend £50 and use the code 14664 you can get yourself £25 off (but check the T&C's first)... so happy shoppping!

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PMD Kiss Lip Plumping Device | PMD Beauty

So the PMD Kiss Lip Plumping Device is one device I actually wasn't excited by, having been offered the chance to review it, I actually said it wasn't for me, but it arrived a good few weeks ago and I ignored it, leaving it sat there in a box unloved and unused, then boredom set in and I thought I would try it out.  I have no issue with how my lips are right now, I've never wanted fillers and those over-done baboon bum looking lips are just not for me, but maybe this could be!

PMD® Kiss is described as being:

A smart anti-ageing lip plumping treatment. It uses pulsating vacuum technology and specially formulated serum to create a fuller appearance of lip volume and restores youthfulness to lips. With daily use, PMD Kiss will boost collagen and create long-lasting plumped up results.

So as well as plumping the lips, it also has other uses, which personally appeal to me much more.  So with the promise of reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, there is also the promise to restore and revitalise your natural lip colour, which as we age we lose slightly and to get long-lasting results with all of this is obviously dependant upon daily usage. 

Using this device is really easy and it starts with the enclosed lip serum which you need to apply to both lips before using the device. Once it has been applied, you choose your preferred setting and the choice is fast or slow. Then switch on the power and place the pink Plumping Tip firmly and directly onto your lip creating a tight seal for suction, it is worth mentioning at this stage that the device is totally pain-free and whilst it does feel slightly weird, you quickly get used to the sensation.  I have found the best way of using my device is to imagine my lips in sections and then 'per section' leave the device on my lips for 15-30 pulses.

After using the device, there is a slight plumping of my lips and whilst I definitely did not get Baboon Bum Lips, the effects last for around an hour but it is said the more you use it, the longer the effects last with an increase in collagen production and lines around the lips looking less obvious.  With that in mind, it is a device I feel I should use for longer than 3 weeks but it is one that leaves me also sitting on the fence.  It is priced at £125 which isn't cheap but you can find it and further information here and also read the review written by Lucy over at Lucy Earnshaw for her view on the device.

Have you tried the PMD Kiss Lip Plumping Device? 

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Caudalie French Kiss Balms

Caudalie is one of those brands that if you haven't tried it or come across it, then you need too.  I haven't disliked a single product that I have ever used and from an extensive catalogue of products, it is quite impressive.

The new realease from Caudalie is called French Kiss and it is a trio of lip balms which come packaged inside brightly coloured boxes to reflect the balm they represent.

So, as you can see, there are three different shades to choose from and the only thing I will point out is that they are not pigmented enough to add full colour to your lips but they should give you a light tint.

The three shades from left to right are Innocence, which is best described as being pretty clear in shade when applied but it smells divine as it is lightly infused with the scent of vanilla and orange peel, next comes Seduction which has a pale pink tint and also the scent of Vanilla with Addiction being on the right, it has a lovely berry tint to it and a red berry scent too. Again, with products like these, it will depend on the shade of your lips to begin with as to how little or how much they will show up. I can get a smattering of colour from both Addition and Seducation whereas Addiction shows up as a clear like balm.

On the lips, all three of these balms are incredibly moisturising anf hydrating thanks to the use of rich in anti-oxidant grape Polyphenols and they do have a creme brulee like texture as hinted at by Caudalie. You use, you simply press your finger slightly into the balm to activate the smooth and creamy texture. Priced at £10 each (here) they are a definite need for my handbag for these colder months.

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Frank Body | The Original Coffee Scrub

 Frank Body is one of the first brands I came across when my love of coffee scrubs started to grow. A company which started back in 2013 has grown considerably and with a range of products now boasting everything for the body, face and

Coconut coffee scrub which smells insanely good offers to Turn your shower into a nudie beach with with this nut-free, natural and smells just like a beach holiday scrub which admittedly comes minus the sand in your pants. Packed in a brown bag, this scrub is insane for removing dead and dry skin. The instructions ask that you use two handfuls, but I have only ever used one per session. Now it is messy but if you prepare beforehand it is much easier. 

As it is designed to scrub the skin, I find it works better if the skin is wet before application, so whether you want to hop in and out of the shower, turn your water on or off or not is entirely down to you. I grab my handful of scrub and place it into an old Lush tub and then add a few drops of water to make it into a paste. Then once in the shower, depending on how my skin is, I either apply the scrub to the parts which need it the most, or I cover my entire body with said scrub. 

As a coffee scrub this naturally smells like freshly brewed coffee with a hint of coconut plus there is some grape seed oil and Vitamin E. Priced at £13.95 for a 200g bag, this scrub is worth every last penny.

If a coffee scrub isn't exciting enough then I have been using three other products from the Frank Body range and they are a lip scrub, a body lotion and a creamy face scrub - I am literally almost like a walking talking cup of your finest Americano!

The Creamy face scrub is incredible and it takes the amazing body scrub and gives it a slight twist to create a face scrub. With this scrub you take a small blob and apply it to your face, again, I prefer a slightly damp face so the scrub has something to stick too. Then as you apply it, ensure that you massage in circular motions to help aid the removal of dirt, grime, dead and dry skin. 

However, before washing it off, the advice is to leave it on your skin for three further minutes and then rinse. The scrub is quite gritty and it uses a combination of amazing ingredients such as White clay which has a long history of detoxifying and removing dead skin cells. Rosehip Oil which brightens dull skin and smoothes over your battle scars. There is also coconut, grapeseed and sweet almond oils which moisturise and hydrate the skin plus Vitamins A, E and D hydrate your skin without blocking pores.  This scrub is priced at £15.95.

The Body Cream promises you'll be the icing on the cake and given how lovely, thick and luxurious the cream is, it is hard to not want to smother yourself in it. 

A delicious blend of Shea and Cocoa Butters which are intensely hydrating alongside coffee seed extract which helps to firm and tone, Pomegranate which feeds your skin to make it stronger & healthier, Green Tea which helps flush out toxins from the skin, helps heal blemishes and soothes the complexion.  If you have ever been a fan of Palmers Cocoa Butter from a tub, then this is a slightly smoother version and it leaves your skin feeling just absolutely incredible.  This cream is priced at £17.95.

Finally the lip duo which consists of a scrub and a balm are design to tackle dry, flaky lips and leave behind smooth soft ones in it place.  

Using a combination of Coffee, coconut, macadamia and grapeseed oils alongside ethically sourced beeswax and raw sugar you get two products which work so incredibly well together and not only does the scrub effectively remove any dry skin, it doesn't scratch and is not overly abrasive.  I tend to use my scrub twice a week to ensure that my lips are not dry, chapped or have any dead skin hanging around and I am a lip balm addict in any case, so it is never without question that I use a lot of it.  This little duo is priced at £12.95.

I have found Frank Body products to be an absolute delight to use and if you love the scent of coffee then this is a match made in heaven for you.  You can find all of these products online via sites such as ASOS.

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