The Body Shop has Re-launched the Iconic White Musk

There will always be those Body Shop fragrances that will forever transport you to a time and place - Dewberry, Ananya or even White Musk! In recent weeks, The Body Shop has not only relaunched the iconic scent that is White Musk, which by the way is also 40 years old, but it has also been given a makeover, it is now vegan and it is also more sustainable!

If you follow me on Instagram, you will have seen this incredible box appear on my stories when it arrived and it is just amazing, not only the 80's stickers but a QR code which takes you to some absolute tunes and I haven't stopped listening, it is the playlist of dreams and nostalgia! 

Developed back in 1981, someone somewhere in the world is buying a product from the White Musk range every 6 seconds! So, having had a bit of a reboot, not only has it been Cruelty free for its entire life span, it is now vegan certified by The Vegan Society and comes in a 100% recyclable bottle, which is made of 42% recycled glass and has a removable pump (for recycling ease) and there is no outer box packaging. To add to the reboot, The Body Shop is introducing its first fragrance toppers too.

As you can see, sitting alongside the original White Musk are three fragrance toppers - Free, Lover and Radical and they have been specially created to be layered with White Musk to re-experience the iconic fragrance in a brand-new way whilst at the same time giving you the choice to create your unique Musk signature.

White Musk is described as being Fresh and Floral with a bit of sweetness,there are notes of aldehydes, jasmine and musk, all as you would expect to find. I am glad the fragrance hasn't been tinkered with to change it, because it is just as I remember it, the difference being the change in bottle - which is obviously for the good.  

Then we have the fragrance toppers which come packaged in 15ml bottles and once again the bottle and the cap are both recyclable and they priced at just £10 each.

• White Musk Free - with notes of resin, daisy and sandalwood, a few spritzes alongside White Musk gives you a toned down, almost cool scent
• White Musk Lover - with notes of Pink pepper, Orris and Ambrette it gives you an added warm but spicy scent
• White Musk Radical - with notes of basil, petitgrain, Vetiver and musk, this being my favourite of the three toppers gives a very much earthy yet citrus tone to the White Musk and is the one I have paired with the most.

Layering fragrances is one of my favourite things to do, the ability to create your own signature scent with perhaps two or sometimes three of your favourite fragrances is a fun discovery.

Layering your fragrance 

Fragrances can be split into four main groups – fresh, floral, warm and woody and from there you can break them down further to your Oriental, Chypre and Aromatics to name a few. Finding something you like and that works well with your skin can change as quickly as the weather, what smells nice on your sister, best friend or even your Mam, might not smell amazing on you, but that is all part of the fun.

Fragrance layer is also not just about spraying two perfumes on top of one another. It could be that your shower gel or body lotion matches your fragrance, your fragrance and body mist or a body lotion and body spray pairing or it could be that you spray one fragrance on your neck and another on your wrist to compliment one another.  

I like to mix a Floral with an Oud, or depending on my mood a Floral with a Citrus or even a Fruity Mix, for me it is all about the notes and the rule to remember is to not apply more of one fragrance than the other and the heavier scent should ideally be the first one to be sprayed if using two fragrances, but whatever the combination, that scent will be unique to you and that is what makes it fun.

You can find the White Musk Collection with The Body Shop on sale now* alongside the toppers.

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Ren Clean Skincare X Ateh Jewel Glow Kit

One of my favourite brands, REN have collaborated with Dr Ateh Jewel to create a fabulous Glow Kit*

The Glow Kit features three of REN’s top products which are designed to give you that much wanted glowing skin.  I am a huge fan of three of these products and I love that they come packaged inside an exclusive recycled kraft bag, which is designed for future recyclability, too.

As well as the bag, the three products, which if bought as part of this kit, gives you a saving of 32%, so it is an absolute bargain at just £80* instead of £118 and anyone who spends over £65 will also get a free gift of the Ultimate Glow Trio, worth £25 and this gives you three products which are designed to give you a glowing, even, smooth complexion.

The contents of the Dr Ateh Jewel Glow Edit are:

• Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic 250ml - this is a gentle one that focuses mainly on Lactic Acid and it is suitable for even sensitive skins. Described as being a toner that provides a daily dose of clean bio-active extracts to help your skin get glowing. I have a full review of this Tonic here on my blog.
• Overnight Glow Dark Spot Sleeping Cream 50ml - targets only uneven pigmentation on all skin types and tones - without affecting or lightening your natural skin tone. made from 94% naturally derived ingredients works as we sleep, to target dark spots and re-energise your skin leaving it with a healthy glow. I have a full review of this cream here on my blog.
• Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream - the newest product to launch and I for one am obsessed with, this cream is proven to visibly reduce dark circles after just 7 days of use. Not only is this a beautifully textured, award-winning eye cream, it can be used all over the eye area, without causing irritation to help brighten and reduce the look of puffiness. I have a full review of this cream here on my blog.

This is an incredible trio of products and if you are yet to delve into the world of REN, then this is a great kit to start with and one that is just fabulous value for money, but one that also features three incredible products which my skin absolutely loves. As a reminder, all orders over £65 will also receive that free Ultimate Glow Trio which is worth £25 too! 

You can find the Ren x Ateh Jewel Glow Kit right here*

 

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Time Of Your Life Beauty Box - April Edition Worth over £147!

As lockdown is quickly coming to an end, we want to look and feel absolutely amazing and this months TOYL beauty box is all about focussing on the eyes with a mixture of eye care products, makeup products and a lip product to really grab your attention!

I have featured the TOYL box a few times on this blog and launched by Beauty PR and author Karen Davies. Time of Your Life is a beauty subscription service and online community hub which is aimed at women aged 35 and upwards. Each month, the box of products is packed with established and emerging skin and body care brands and is always worth over £100, this month it is worth over £147 and it features 6 full-sized products.

Featuring brands from Emma Hardie, Stila and Bellapierre, this April box is all about creating amazing looking eyes in just five minutes.

The first product in the box is from one of my favourite brands Emma Hardie. It is the Midas Touch Revitalising Eye Serum (15ml/ RRP £49.00) and I have a full review of this serum right here. 

This lightweight serum is a product which lifts, tightens, smooths, fades dark circles and diminishes puffiness. This product is packed with Hyaluronic Acid, Omegas and Aloe Vera to cool eyes making it the perfect prep product for the rest of your eye look.

The second product out of the box is from Stila and it is the Suede Shade Liquid Eye Shadow. Within your box, you will either get the shade Nude Awakening which I have or the shade Sassy (4.5ml / RRP £24.00).

This Liquid Eye Shadow is said to offer a velvet-matte formula that can be worn alone or combined with something a little more sparkly. It uses a doe-footed applicator for easy use and as well as being weightless and long wearing, its matte formula features subtle iridescent pearls to prevent a flat appearance, adding a hidden lift while remaining velvety.

The third product is also from Stila and it is their Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner in Lionfish (0.28g / RRP £22.00). Said to be their best-selling shade and will suit all skin tones.

This eye liner which can also be used a smudged eyeshadow is a reddish-brown almost burgundy shade and it has a gold shimmer to give it quite the sheen. This eyeliner is always sharp and never needs sharpening because there is a sharpener in the lid.

The fourth product is from Bellapierre with their Waterproof Gel Eye Liner in Sapphire (1.8g / RRP £17.00).

If you prefer a coloured eyeliner, then this one should tick all the boxes. Described as being creamy, Waterproof eyeliner which glides on effortlessly, it is formulated with pure minerals, natural waxes, and antioxidants thus making them hypoallergenic and safe for all skin types. The colour, Sapphire is a beautiful and bold shade of blue.

The fifth product in this box also comes from Bellapierre with their TwistUP Brow Pencil in the shade Cocoa.

This ultra-slim, retractable brow pencil is designed to give maximum precision when filling in sparse brows such as my own. This double-ended pencil features the Cocoa Brown shade on one end and on the opposite is a spoolie which is perfect for grooming the brows beforehand and blending once the colour has been added. It has an oil-free formula, is noncomedogenic and delivers smudge-free pigmentation that looks natural.

The final product in the box comes from Stila again and it is their Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso (3ml / RRP £17.00). This is quite the amazing shade and is described as being perfect for women over 40. Beso As you can see is the brightest Red.

This full coverage and colour-rich matte finish has a weightless texture and offers long-lasting results. Said to be a lipstick that won’t bleed, feather or transfer for up to six hours, it is enriched with vitamin E and avocado oil. Its formula is designed to gently nourish and hydrate the lips.

Now if this isn’t an incredible box for April then I don’t know what it is. Six amazing products from some incredible brands, all full-sized and for just £35 a month, I think this box is incredible value for money! Past boxes have included the likes of Elemis, Jurlique, Living Proof, Keyvan Aucoin, ByTerry and Molton Brown to name a few brands.

Find out more about the Time Of your Life and what is on offer right here and remember to use the code BQUK to grab yourself £5 off!

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Cult Beauty The Sunshine Edit Beauty Box Reveal!

The newest Cult Beauty Box has been revealed and it is The Sunshine Beauty Box and it is one that we will all be definitely needing over the coming months.

This box features 7 products, of which some of full sized and the others generous travel sizes, they are described as heroes and they are the products that have been curated to see us through the summer months. 

With Spring having finally sprung, this box is brimming with essentials to not only keep your skin safe from the sun and pollution. Worth over £135, this box is now on sale for just £40* which is massive saving of 71%!

Contents

• Caudalie Tan Prolonging After-Sun Lotion (100ml)Travel Size
• Dr Dennis Gross Dark Spot Sun Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 (50ml) Full Size
• Fresh Beauty Deluxe Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 in ‘Coral’ (2.2g)
• HUM Nutrition Here Comes The Sun (30 softgels) Full Size
• Kopari Beauty Beach Deodorant (26g) Travel Size
• Oskia Citylife Cleansing Concentrate (40ml) Full Size
• Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30 (15ml) Travel Size

I have got my name on the waiting list for this box because it looks and sounds just fantastic and if it has caught your attention, you can find the box on sale right here*.

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