beatitude Peace Room and Pillow Spray

At the beginning of this year, I was introduced to beatitude, a brand which is best described as being is a luxury aromatherapy brand that has been created by beauty therapist and aromatherapist Rebecca O’Connor. Launched in Scotland in 2011 is 100% natural with no parabens, no petrochemicals, no sulphates and no artificial colours or fragrances. Beatitude is the ultimate feel-good brand and represents a luxurious high-quality product that has consideration for the environment.

Having rather enjoyed using Patience bath oil (review here) I have kindly send Peace, a room and Pillow spray.

I am obsessed with Room Sprays and have around 5 in my collection. I find that, depending on my mood, they do help with relaxation and de-stressing not to mention helping to wind down when I need to be sleeping. Peace is an incredible room and pillow spray and it is described as follows:

Scent yourself to sleep with our beautifully calming Peace Pillow Spray. Made with 7 pure essential oils that are renowned for their relaxing and soothing properties in a natural base of orange floral water this mist soothes stresses and assists a calmer state of mind allowing you to drift off to a good night's sleep.

Again, essential oils fascinate me and I pretty much know what the properties are of most of the well-known ones and equally, I know which ones do and don't work for me. Within Peace you will find anxiety- reducing Lavender, calming Ylang Ylang, mind-clearing Frankincense and super- grounding Patchouli plus Mandarin which helps relieve stress, Cedarwood which is calming and relieving and Petitgrain which is said to be great for those with insomnia.  All of these oils come together in a base of Orange Flower Water and as you can imagine it smells incredible.

When it comes to using the spray, I tend to spritz it around my room and across my bedding half an hour before I am ready to get in to bed and by the time I am ready to get into my bed, the room not only smells incredible and it is great those times on insomnia, when you can't switch off and even when you are in one of those irritated moods.

Priced at £24 for 100ml or £16 for 50ml you can find Peace and all other products within the beatitude range here.

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JewelleryBox + Giveaway

I like my jewellery and whilst I never ever take off my engagement and wedding rings, I do like to wear a few choice pieces every now and again. When JewelleryBox got in touch and asked if I would like to try some of their products, I was quite excited because a few friends of mine have some really delicate and beautiful necklaces and I have had on eye on one or two pieces for myself plus... I am also giving one of you lucky lot the chance to win £40 to spend at Jewellerybox too.

If you haven't heard of them before, Jewellerybox is an online jewellery retailer based in South London who launched back in 2014. They are on a mission to show the world you can buy real jewellery at costume jewellery prices. From starting out in 2014, not only do they sent out up to 10,000 orders a week across 100 countries, they also have a range that consists of over 10,000 unique pieces of sterling silver & 9ct gold jewellery, you will be spoilt for choice, it took me quite some time to narrow down my choices.

I have for years, been obsessed with the Infinity symbol and if I was ever brave enough to have a tattoo, it would be that.  The Infinity symbol, often referred to as the Lemniscate, takes on the shape of a sideways figure eight and it comes with many different meanings. To me, it has a personal meaning that I am not quite ready to share with the world, but it is a beautiful shape and formed my choices of jewellery.

Sterling Silver Infinity Loop Stud Earrings - These sterling silver stud earrings feature a 1cm by 5mm infinity symbol with a 1.3cm front to back distance and butterfly backs for secure fastening to your earlobes. Perfect for valentines day, a wedding or an anniversary! The earrings will arrive in sealed packaging. £6.75.  I love how dainty and delicate these earrings are and for someone like me with small ears, they fit just perfectly.

The second item I chose is this stunning Sterling Silver Rolo Chain Bracelet with Large Infinity Charm. Again it comes with the Infinity Charm which matches the earrings perfectly and the Rolo Chain, which is a classic design and because it is a double chain it more than definitely makes it stand out. Priced at £18 here.The final item within my trip is the Sterling Silver Infinity Necklace - The necklace is 16 inches long and with it is a 2-inch extender, so it is perfect for those who want it to hang lower. Again, it is made of Sterling Silver and features a lobster clasp and on it is the Infinity Symbol which sits flat against the chest which I really like when it comes to a necklace which features a charm. Priced at £11.15 here.I am absolutely chuffed with my three items of Jewellery and am so impressed with how well made they are. Given JewelleryBox have said that their mission is to show the world you can buy real jewellery at costume jewellery prices is something they absolutely do live up to. Even better not only do I have a competition from which one of you could win £40 to spend with JewelleryBox using the widget below, I also have a 20% discount code which is XMAS20 and you simply use it at the Checkout.

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Glossybox - November Edition

I think we can all say that whilst Autumn arrived and it didn't feel too horrid, Winter is in the air as the nights have got colder, darker and the I am already debating whether or not it is too early to be wearing my scarf. On board with that seasonal change is Glossybox and for their November edition they have created a box which is designed to give the skin as much hydration and goodness as possible as we gear up for Christmas. The box this month contains no less than five products and they are a mixture of skincare and makeup to help you look and feel your best.

Green Frog Botanic - Geranium & Peppermint Body Wash - Natural, Organic, Cruelty-free and vegan, this is a new brand to me and I have really enjoyed using this body wash. It uses a combination of moisturising Aloe Vera, calming geranium and cooling peppering oil and is designed to be a deep conditioner for your skin, leaving it hydrated, nourished and full of antioxidants. 

Using it first thing in a morning is a great start to the day as the Peppermint almost kicks you awake. On the skin it just feels absolutely lovely and a 100ml travel size tube costs just £3.95 (here) which is a bargain.

Next up we have the Boots Charcoal and Willow Bark Sheet Mask. I love a good sheet mask and they are great for just having some time out to chill and relax. This mask is one you leave on for 15 minutes and it is designed to cleanse and purify the skin. 

I always sheet masks really soothing, especially if you have had a stressful day and come home all angry wanting to kick things.

Collection Cosmetics Eyebrow Powder is also included this month and this is a product I have used and fully reviewed HERE. Eyebrows are still a 'thing' in the world of beauty and whilst I am not sure I will ever have the best eyebrows thanks to my over-tweezed teen years, I do everything I can to ensure they look half decent on a daily basis. 

This product contains a loose powder formulation, containing fibre particles to add volume to the brows with a natural finish and you use a sponge applicator to apply, which I found really easy to do.

Beauty UK Cosmetics is a brand which is described as being an independent fashion-savvy brand that offers an exciting and accessible range of cosmetics designed to fire the creative spirit. With that in mind, this month Glossybox have included their Contour Brush which has really soft bristles and is really nice on the skin when applying your bronzer.

I have also been using this brush to apply powder and it does a pretty good job. Brushes with Beauty UK Cosmetics start from as little as £3.99.

The final item comes from SportFX, a brand which has become a Glossybox regular and one I had never come across until they started to feature in these boxes.

This months sees a Limited Edition Lip Balm which leaves a slight tint of colour on the lips. I am a huge Lip Balm fan and always have more than one on me at any given time and as the months get colder, they become more and more needed.

So there you have the November box which is actually one I have enjoyed. I have really liked being introduced to Green Frog Botanic and using a product that has left me wanting to explore the brand a little bit more.

  What did you think to this months box?

If this looks like a box you quite like the look of, you can find out more about subscribing here and if you use the code GLOSSY you can get 40% off but it is only valid until 30th November.

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Cloud 9 Skin Solutions Good Night Deep Nourishing Sleep Mask

Cloud 9 Skin care was something I had never heard of until I was kindly sent the Skin Solutions Good Night Deep Nourishing Sleep Mask.  I do love a good overnight mask, especially as the colder months set in, I find I need to slap on anything and everything moisturiser to ensure my skin stays hydrated, supple and smooth.

With Winter already on our doorsteps (Who can believe it's already November?) I'm already prepping my skin for cold weather by using different masks. Whilst you sleep, Good Night makes the most of your skin’s recovery time by acting overnight when your cells are working their hardest to repair and heal themselves and this Sleep Mask is packed full of incredible ingredients such as:

• Avocado Oil: Derived from the super-food and renowned for its high essential fatty acid content, it works to deeply hydrate and smooth the skin, offering immediate relief for extremely dry skin types. Its potency of Vitamins A, D and E nourish the complexion and help to reduce discomfort caused by dry skin conditions.
• Vitamin B12: Promotes DNA and RNA synthesis for a healthy skin function, stimulating cell renewal for improved softness and elasticity.
• Vitamin A: A mild form of retinol that helps with stimulating collagen production, smoothing wrinkles and providing an overall even and radiant complexion.
• Vitamin E: Protects the skin from pollutants, moisturises and reduces inflammatory skin conditions that contribute to the signs of ageing. It also helps other ingredients penetrate deeper into the skin.

I followed the instructions for using this mask an applied it after double cleansing my skin, something I do almost without thinking.  Once on the skin, I massaged it in and it instantly felt cooling on my skin, not to mention smells divine. Housed in a sterile pump system bottle, I found I needed no more than 3 pumps to ensure my entire face, neck and decolletage were covered. This has a luxurious and rich texture which is really easy and relaxing to apply.  

The following morning, I didn't notice any oily residue or 'tackiness' on the skin or on my pillow and my skin definitely got just what needs -  a moisture boost.  I found my skin was deeply nourished, thoroughly moisturised not to mention soft to the touch. I have combination skin which leaves me with an oily tzone and added to that, it also leaves me with dry skin under my eyes and on my cheeks,  so for me, this mask is ideal.

I am really impressed with my first dalliance into Cloud 9 Skincare and I really love using this mask and it is one that I will continue to use it. Priced at £38 (here), this is available from Cloud9.

Have you tried any of the Cloud 9 range?

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