Olixa Kakadu Plum Gummy Facial Cleanser

Previously known as Oilixia, Olixa is back, they’ve rebranded and I’ve been trying out a few of their products, the first one being the Kakadu Plum Gummy Facial Cleanser.

Cleansing is my favourite skincare routine part, it’s the one which gives me the chance to remove everything clinging to my skin, I can stand in front of the mirror and grimace at the change in the waters colour and just get ready to wind down, relax and pick up a book, watch TV or try not to get caught in the cats game of “attack the feet”.

Certified Vegan and Cruelty-free, this Olixa Kaladu Plum Gummy Face Cleanser has the most unique of textures. Imagine your usual cleansing routine starts with a balm which has a melting texture which is just divine on the skin, or you might use an oil, a gel or even something like a Foreo. Well Olixa has created a product which is like nothing I’ve ever used before... if you enjoyed covering your hands with PVA glue and peeling it off, then you’ll love this. Formulated using the Kakadu Plum, said to be the richest known natural source of vitamin C, it works to help shield the skin from the effects of pollution, improve hydration and if that isn’t enough, it also helps to improve your overall skin tone to give that bright and healthy complexion - that much loved glow. Alongside that Kakadu Plum you will find a variety of oils including eucalyptus, roman chamomile, almond, macadamia and apricot, it is naturally antibacterial, calming and highly moisturising.

So on the skin, the texture creates a light suction and it’s job is to help lift off makeup and grime from the skin. To use, the advice is to apply the cleanser to your face, rub it in with your fingertips and then the fun part - use your fingertips or palms again to gently pat the skin, by doing this you create a suction effect that pulls the dirt, grime and debris from your pores, quite a strange yet satisfying feeling. Once you have finished you then grab your muslin cloth, flannel or other choice of cloth which I leave to soak in warm water and then simply massage the skin until it turns to an almost milky consistency and melts away from the skin.

The texture of this cleanser absolutely fascinated me before I used it and even now, I love that sticky feel on the skin and the suction effect as you cleanse your skin. 

Suitable for all skin types, this cleanser can be used both morning and evening. 

The Olixa Kakadu Plum Gummy Facial Cleanser is priced at just £24 here this is such a fun cleanser to use but one which does what it promises to do and doesn’t leave the skin stripped or dehydrated, instead mine has always been soft, smooth and calm

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Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel

The latest addition to my beauty stash is a product which I can say is one of my favourites from a brand both my skin and I adore.  Over the last few years, Alpha-H has become one of my absolute must-have brands, of whose products must be within my stash, products such as Liquid Gold and the Essential Skin Perfecting Moisturiser.  New to my collection is the Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel which is described as being a rejuvenating sleep mask.

Now I love an overnight product, I love the idea that whilst I erm... sort of sleep, something is working away to make me look semi-human in the morning. Beauty Sleep Power Peel with its multi-purpose resurfacing formula has not just one, but five transformative actions - exfoliate, energise, hydrate, barrier support and soothing, all while you sleep which results in a restored and re-surfaced complexion come the morning.

Formulated with 14% Glycolic Acid and Papaya Enzymes to work to slough away those dead and dry skin cells allowing the 0.5% Retinol to penetrate deeper to work its magic to firm and plump the skin.  Added into the mix we have Blue Tansy Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E and together these ingredients not only nourish the skin and help to reinforce your skin's barrier but with them, those additional benefits of a reduction in the appearance of post-blemish markings, sun damage, hyperpigmentation and breakouts.  As this is an Alpha-H product we have the inclusion of an ingredient I really love the sound of and that is Chronodyn.  Described as being a scientifically validated ingredient, it helps to tone and re-energise the skin helping it to fight against signs of fatigue.

This Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel, despite its combination of powerful acids, has a unique low pH delivery system that we all know and love about Alpha-H.

To use, the advice is to use in an evening and apply it to clean, dry skin using upward circular motions over your face, neck and decolletage, ensuring you avoid the eye area!  Once applied, there is no need to apply a night cream over the top and to get the best out of this Sleep Power Peel, you should use it twice a week.  I adore this product, it hasn't or doesn't irritate my skin, it leaves my skin feeling soft, smooth and just less dull after using.

This formula is also cruelty-free and Vegan and is priced at £54 you can find the Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel via Alpha-H,  Lookfantastic* and Cult Beauty* to name a few places.

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Viali Royal Elixir EDP

I absolutely love discovering new fragrances, particularly from brands I have never comes across before. The latest addition to my collection comes from Viali with the Royal Elixir EDP.

Viali describe themselves as being like East meets West, the finest French fragrances that meet in a graceful dance with rich Arabian scents, making magic in the moonlight. Viali mesmerises as it allures you into this love story, crossing cultures and surpassing all the rules. A sensual fusion, Viali perfumes blend magic and mystery, keeping you waiting in suspense. Now this is quite the vivid introduction to a brand and when you look at the bottles and read the fragrance descriptions, they very much encompass all of this.

Royal Elixir is presented in a stunning purple coloured box, quite in-fitting with the name of the fragrance, as the colour purple is often associated with royalty, nobility, luxury, power, and ambition. 

The bottle, which is made of quite a weighty glass with a big gold lid, really gives the impression of something very luxurious.

Royal Elixir is a delight for the senses and a journey to the exotic. It is a warm and joyous fusion of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian citrus and sweet fruits that blooms on a base of amber. Feather-light tones of musk lead into delicious Madagascan vanilla. A lingering velvety fragrance with a soft but enduring luminosity.

The fragrance description as you can see takes you on quite the journey. With the top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot, it opens up with an incredibly fresh yet zesty scent which I find really uplifting and it definitely grabs your attention as it begins to dry down and the middle notes, which are described as fruits come into their own. For me, these middle notes are quite sweet, which when contracted with the top notes compliment one another before the base notes of Amber, Vanilla, White Musk come in and alongside the warmness their is a slight sweetness of the vanilla which is just about detectable.

With a fragrance such as this, you would be expecting a decent longevity and you do get a good 5-6 hours before I would personally re-apply, but impressively on a friend of mine she got over 7 hours of wear.

Priced at £75, Royal Elixir by Viali is on sale at BeautyBase and it is worth every penny, a delightful scent that would anyone.

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Father's Day with Aroma Active Laboratories

I am pretty obsessed with Aroma Active Laboratories and have featured them a few times now on my blog with the SOS Forehead Balm and the Sleep Collection, but today it is an introduction to products for Father's Day!

Aroma Active Laboratories is a new brand to Boots and it comes from the lab responsible for Aromatherapy Associates. Anyone who, like me, loves Aromatherapy Associates, this is the brand you need to own absolutely everything of! I am making my way through some of the products the brands has to offer, right now, you can grab 25% off* the bundle I am sharing with you today, which would make an amazing Father's Day gift!

Within this bundle you will find three products which are perfect for that tired, aching and stressed body right now.  

First we have the Muscle Recovery Soak (£15), which is heaven in a bottle and I have a full review of it coming next week. Described as being a milky bath soak to help relieve tension and stimulate body and mind, it uses an incredible selection of ingredients known for their amazing aroma and their therapeutic properties. With this soak is an easing blend of essential oils known to warm and stimulate, relieving tension.

• Turmeric with calming properties to help ease.
• Rosemary with soothing effects to help ease and recover.
• Cinnamon to help ease stiffness and stress. It has a comforting effect on the mind to help ease tension.
• Ginger to invigorate the body.

As you can imagine, this smells just heavenly as soon as it comes into contact with warm water and steam and it is just so relaxing and one of my favourite products from the brand so far that I have tried.

The second product is the Muscle Recovery Balm (£12), again perfect for those tired, aching and stressed limbs, this is a balm which melts onto the skin, cooling as it does and the scent is just so calming and relaxing.  As with the Muscle Recovery Soak, this product also has an incredible selection of ingredients known for their amazing aroma and their therapeutic properties.

• Turmeric with calming properties to help ease.
• Rosemary with soothing effects to help ease and recover.
• Lavender with its soothing, calming and relaxing properties
• Marjoram - for its effective anti-spasmodic and relaxing properties

What I love about this balm is that I could use it on my tired, aching feet, which after a lot of walking and it is just a wonderful treat.

The final product is the Muscle Cooling Gel (£12). This cooling gel for instant relief and recovery for general stiffness or to soothe tired limbs.  The ingredients used within this gel are the same as those shown above for the Muscle Recovery Balm, only the application is different.

The tube, which is really easy to squeeze, features a metallic roller on one end and because it is cool, it feels a delightful, especially if used when you have one of those surprising yet painful muscle cramps.

Over on the Boots website, as well as in store, Aroma Active Laboratories is offering an amazing 25% off* this collection when bought as bundle and the offer is valid from now until 22nd June!

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