20 Years of the Caudalie Beauty Elixir

This year Caudalie are celebrating 20 years of their Beauty Elixir which was created back in 1997 and to celebrate that anniversary, Caudalie has created a special edition bottle with delicate golden details.  Mathilde Thomas discovered a historical recipe for the 'Elixir of Youth' which was prepared for Isabelle, the Queen of Hungary in the 16th Century and it is this recipe which inspired Mathilde to reinvent the mysterious herbal infusion for herself.

Pitched as a modern woman's Elixir, Mathilde created a product which was quick to apply, instantly refreshed the skin, calmed the mind and would fit into anyone's beauty routine.  I love this special edition bottle with the gold detailing and think it is quite fitting to celebrate the 20th anniversary.

The Beauty Elixir is Paraben-free, Vegan and 100% natural which back in 1997 made it an incredibly modern product and one which now fits into the most popular of categories, I am constantly asked if the products I used are Vegan or Paraben-free, so Mathilde really was ahead of her time. 

Once spritzed this Elixir fills the air with notes of benzoin, myrrh, orange, blossom, grape and rose, all of which work to give your complexion a rosy glow. Add to that astringent rosemary and the stimulating essence of lemon balm and mint and the scent is really quite incredible and it is of course really gentle on the skin.  The ingredients coming together to smooths away fine lines, tightens pores and gives the complexion an instant boost of radiance, helps calm redness and not forgetting that this product can also be used to set makeup!  Quite the multi-tasker in one bottle and one of my other favourite ways to use this Elixir is to moisturise my beauty blenders.

I like that just a few spritzes are enough to cover my face entirely without soaking it through. It instantly refreshes and on a hot summers day is just ideal for a bit of a cool down and a refresh. The limited-edition is available now in both a 100ml full size or 30ml travel size here.

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Christmas 2017 with REN Skincare

The dreaded C word has arrived already and with the constant Facebook reminders that there is around 150ish days to go, the launches have begun.  REN is an amazing brand and being obsessed with the scent of Rose and also the wonder that is Magnesium, I was hoping the Christmas launches would be special - and they are!

REN Skincare has collaborated with Silken Favours, famed for their kitsch and warm-hearted hand drawn prints, to create little boxes of joy filled with everyone’s REN favourites. Quite different to anything else I have seen for Christmas, the REN packaging is quite kitsch and far from being festive.

This year’s line-up includes:

ROSE TO THE WORLD - £36 (worth £44) 

I love the Rose Otto range, there is something about the fresh scent of roses. Rose to The World gives you the chance to experience REN’s multi-award winning soothing Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash and replenishing Moroccan Rose Otto Body Lotion. Together they will leave the skin looking and feeling beautifully healthy.  A true cult classic.

Contents:

• 200ml Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash
• 200ml Moroccan Rose Otto Body Lotion

ENERGISING FESTIVE SEA(SON) - £22 (worth £25) 

One of my favourite ranges right now and one I cannot rave about enough. An excellent source of magnesium and stress-fighting algae to revitalises and re-energises the skin. REN has harnessed the power of ocean plants to fight fatigue, stress & pollution within a 21st-century context. The perfect tired body ‘pick me up’!

Contents:

• 100ml Atlantic Kelp & Magnesium Anti-Fatigue Body Wash
• 75ml Atlantic Kelp & Magnesium Salt Anti-Fatigue Exfoliating body scrub
• 100ml Atlantic Kelp & Magnesium EnergisingLotion

‘TIS THE SEASON TO FEEL ROSEY - £45 (worth £52)

A luxurious selection from REN’s multi-award winning Moroccan Rose Otto range, to leave your skin soft, smooth and lightly scented with 100% natural rose oil.  This set will be exclusive to Space NK and it will also include a colouring book and pencils. 

Contents:

• 200ml Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash 
• 75ml Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Polish 
• 100ml Moroccan Rose Gold Glow Perfect Dry Oil

SILENT NIGHT, WAKE WONDERFUL – £34 (worth £38) 

The perfect party season prep! Wake up to brighter, smoother, more rested looking skin in just one night. Featuring the brilliant Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial, which again I absolutely love this is one of my favourite kits on offer.

Contents:

• 50ml V-Cense™ Revitalising Night Cream 
• 15ml Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial 
• 15ml Wake Wonderful Night Time Facial

ALL IS CALM, ALL IS BRIGHT - £29 (worth £43) 

A select lineup of REN’s best-selling skincare products and for me, the perfect introduction to the world of REN Skincare if it is something you have never delved in to. For skin that looks and feels smoother, brighter and more lifted.

Contents:

• 50ml Evercalm™ Global Protection Day Cream
• 15ml Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask
• 10ml Keep Young & Beautiful Instant Firming Beauty Shot 

MERRY LITTLE LUXURIES – £16 (worth £20) 

REN’s Mini Body Kit contains perfect travel size duos of the award winning Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash and Lotion and invigorating Atlantic Kelp & Magnesium. Great for weekend breaks or party season gifting. 

Contents:

• 50ml Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash 
• 50ml Moroccan Rose Otto Body Lotion 
• 50ml Atlantic Kelp & Magnesium Anti-Fatigue BodyWash
• 50ml Atlantic Kelp & Magnesium Body Cream

STOCKING FILLERS – £10

REN’s best selling Moroccan Rose Otto and Atlantic Kelp & Microalgae bath oils in miniature make for this year’s most coveted stocking fillers.

Contents:

• 10ml Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil or
• 10ml Atlantic Kelp & Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Bath Oil

Limited edition packs of hand balms featuring Moroccan Rose Otto and Atlantic Kelp & Magnesium essential oils – £14

Contents:
50ml Moroccan Rose Otto Luxurious Hand Balm or
50ml Atlantic Kelp & Magnesium Energising HandBalm

I think there is something for everyone right here and for every budget too. If there is something that has caught your eye, then you only need to wait until the beginning of October when they become available!

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