Evolve Organic Beauty Satin Body Gloss

I am a huge fan of Evolve Beauty and just a featured their Christmas Collection which not only introduced me to the brand but also led to the finding of the most amazing face mask. Evolve Organic Beauty products are lovingly handmade in small batches at their studio in Hertfordshire, England to ensure the freshness of the precious antioxidants in the natural oils, butter and extracts. The products are vegan, cruelty-free and eco-friendly.

Today it is the turn of Evolve Satin Body Gloss, a product that was sent to me as part of this PR Package and it is described as being a beautifully fragranced lightweight multi-purpose silicone-free dry oil for body, face and hair is designed to lovingly nourish the skin and deliver a satin-like finish in a convenient easy to apply spray mist.  Now I am a huge fan of anything lightweight and anything that is a mist because it means easy to use, not a lot of faffing about and usually, it means less mess.

This lightweight multi-purpose silicone-free dry oil is designed to nourish and deliver a satin-like finish and it can be used on the body, face and hair and thankfully, it comes packaged inside a brown glass bottle.  To use, you need to shake the bottle quite vigorously for a good minute to ensure you have mixed everything within the bottle together, otherwise, not a lot happens and the spritz pipe becomes blocked with the most beautiful yellowy gold shimmer oil product.  However, once it has been mixed, you get the lightest of mists on your skin which creates an incredible gloss look so that you shimmer in the natural light.

I like to use this Satin Body Gloss on my arms, chest, decollete and my legs on the odd occasion they see daylight and I love how my skin looks with a healthy-looking glow without looking for feeling greasy.  It washes off just as easy in the shower as any other product you might wear too.

As with all of the products I have used from Evolve Beauty so far, this one is packed full of amazing ingredients which include:

• Camellia Oil - This is known for its high moisture properties and is absorbed quickly by the skin to leave it feeling supple and hydrated. Camellia oil also contains vitamins, A, B, and E which help to protect and nourish the skin.
• Tahitian Monoi - said to have been a Polynesian beauty secret for centuries, it is made by maceration of Tahitian Gardenia blossoms into Coconut Oil and not only is it packed with vitamin E, Monoi oil can be used to help moisturise the skin and soothe sunburn, reduce inflammation, relieve dry and itchy skin, soothe eczema and rashes and can help the skin to appear more supple and soft.
• Mineral mica and titanium add a hint of gold sparkle and shimmer

This Satin Body Gloss is then fragranced with a 100% natural Rose, Lavandin, Jasmine, Orange blossom fragrance with a heart of delicious vanilla and woody notes, so as you can imagine it smells just absolutely wonderful and is very much the Tropical Scent.

This is literally holiday in a bottle and it can be used for just about any occasion that you need to use it for, even just for a bit of a treat.  Priced at £22 here, it is a great little find.

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L’Occitane Soothing Mask

There are so many incredible launches from L'Occitane right now and I will be honest, I absolutely love it, I have an entire list of products I want to seek out and try.  The one product I couldn't wait to try when it arrived was the Soothing Mask, one of three new masks currently available.

It is described as being a blackcurrant, yoghurt-like texture mask that instantly calms and brings comfort to the skin and it comes with quite a few claims:

After the 1st application: 

100% The mask provides a feeling of softness to the skin *

94% Brings an immediate sensation of freshness *

100% Skin feels silky*

After one month: 

90% Skin is soothed *

97% Skin soft *

94% Complexion is radiant*

As soon as you remove the lid from this pot, the first thing to hit is the fruity scent of the blackcurrant and one which is a fresh scent rather than manufactured.  The mask is every bit as it is described and rather than being something you add your Granola too in a morning, it feels incredible on the skin.

I use a spatula to apply the mask to ensure I get equal coverage across my face.  As directed, applying a generous layer to a freshly cleansed face and then leave it for anywhere between 3 to 5 minutes and then using a cloth, gently remove and rinse thoroughly with warm water.  On a really hot day, like the few we have had recently, having kept this mask in the fridge for a few hours before using it was a lovely little treat because it was incredibly refreshing and soothing too.

My skin after using was silky soft to the touch, the feeling of refreshment and hydration was a delight and whilst it is not edible, the scent is just insanely good and again, adds to that freshness feeling.  

Priced at £29 (75ml) it is available right now.

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Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray - Summer Solstice

Whenever I am asked which makeup setting spray I use, there is always one that is recognised - Urban Decay All Night Setting Spray.  It is one product I have bought time and time again and I even have the travel size for when I am on holiday. However, with the incredible weather we have been having here in the UK, I have found myself reaching for my spray on more than one occasion.  

If you are a die-hard Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray, then you might just be a tad excited to learn that there is a Limited Edition Version that you need to get your hands on and it is called Summer Solstice.

With its groundbreaking formula which features the patented Temperature Control Technology, which essentially means it helps lower the temperature of your makeup to keep foundation, blusher, bronzer, concealer and eyeshadow in its place, even in hot, humid and windy condition.  I absolutely love that this Makeup Setting Spray not only ensures that my makeup lasts for hours but I love just how lightweight it feels on the skin. I don't want to feel as though I have just covered my skin on a thick set spray or something that does the opposite of what it is designed to do - make my makeup run.  

Summer Solstice does differ from the original All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray because it has a fragrance which is a tropical mix with its notes of crushed pineapple, coconut and ‘a sea salt breeze.’ Despite the fragrance, Summer Solstice does have the same formula that we all know and love of the original, nothing has been changed there. it doesn't affect your makeup in any way at all, other than to ensure it stays where you have put it and that is on your face.

As for the scent? Well give me anything coconut scented and you can guarantee I am going to absolutely love it but if you don't like that scent then you don't have to let it put you off because it doesn't smell of coconut or pineapple, not a chance you will smell like a Malibu cocktail as you walk down the street, there is the very slightest tropical scent but the dominating note for me is the sea salt breeze which, I actually really like.  It is a fresh scent rather than something that feel chemically produced and it is quite cooling when spritzed on the skin.

I am a huge fan of this Setting Spray already and have purchased the 100ml edition as a back up ready for when this one runs out.  A 30ml bottle costs just £10 and the 118ml is £24 right here, but you will have to be quick to get your hands on it because it goes out of stock just as quickly as it comes back into stock.

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Glossybox Birthday Box - August Edition

August for Glossybox is a special one because it is their birthday and there is only one way to celebrate it and that is with pink sparkles and a whole load of glitter! The iconic pink Glossybox has had a bit of a makeover this month and it is just stunning, I love the holographic drips running down the side of the box.

To celebrate the #Glossybirthday this month all Glossies are treated to a box filled with makeup, a beauty tool and some pampering skincare all packaged up like a cute present to join in with the celebrations.

The first item out of the box is from Huda Beauty Lip Strobe in shade Angelic. Described as being a light peach rosé with gold reflections. Described as being a gloss which is packed with a unique combination of iridescent shimmer, glistening glitter and duo chrome pigments.

As a gloss, it can be worn alone or over the top of your lipstick but if you really want to get that metallic look, you can also use it on your eyes too.  Thankfully, this is not a sticky gloss, it glides on with ease thanks to the doe footed applicator.

The second item in the box is the Rose Gold Lash Curler by Furr. Admittedly, not a brand I have come across before, but Furr is a new, trendy, vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics brand that make handmade lash products.

These lash curlers are designed with a unique curve which fits all eye shapes and the silicone cushion makes it easier to grab the lashes to give them that lift.

Next is the Garnier Ultimate Moisture Golden Amber and Coconut Oil Foaming Body Wash. Newly launched, this body wash contains 4 nourishing natural oils which include repairing Amber oil and moisturising coconut oil.

As this is a whipped cream-like body wash, you literally need one pump to create a whole lot of lather and it smells just absolutely divine.  Also currently on offer for half price right here at Boots*.

Staying with skincare, the next product comes from BeautyPro with the Eye Therapy Under Eye Mask. These eye masks are Hydrogel patches which are formulated with anti-ageing collagen, combined with Green Tea, Aloe Vera and Vitamins A & E.

Suitable for all skin types, these patches are cut to the shape of the under eye and ready to use. Described as being an intensive under eye treatment to nourish and minimise the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, under eye shadow and dryness while increasing elasticity and firmness for a youthful appearance.

The final item in the box comes from Bang Beauty and it is a Felt Tip Liner. Described as being an easy-application, waterproof liquid liner that stays on all day and night. This thin pen is an easy-glide, quick-dry precision liner which doesn't smudge, feather or run. 

For someone who rarely uses eyeliner, I found that this one goes on smoothly without smudging or pulling and impressively it lasts all day.

Putting all of these products together, it makes for one great box again from Glossybox to celebrate their birthday and I love that there is a mixture of everything. As always you can subscribe to Glossybox right here and if you use the code BQUEEN20 you can get yourself 20% off that first box!

**Alert**
The Glossybox Beauty Advent Calendar is back - it is bigger, it is better, it contains 25 products from brands such as Chloe, Dermalogica, NYX and Tarte!  The 2018 Calendar was pretty amazing, so this one has a lot to live up too!

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