KATE SOMERVILLE X LOOKFANTASTIC BEAUTY BOX

The next collaboration box for LookFantastic is with non-other than Kate Somerville and I can imagine just how amazing this box will be. It is on sale right now.

In recent months we have seen boxes with Aromatherapy Associates,  Laura Mercier and Moroccanoil and we still both Revolution and Omorovicza to come!

Here is a sneak preview as to what you can find inside the box and it’s a blooming good line up!

Contents

• Kate Somerville Goat Moisturising Milk Cleanser (120ml/£34) 
• Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Treatment (60ml/£74) 
• Kate Somerville EradiKate Blemish Treatment (30ml/£24) 
• Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream(15 ml/£10.86) 
• Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Total Repair Cream (2ml)

The box will launch on 12th July and will be priced at £65 which is an amazing price as the contents are worth over £140. 

In the meantime there is an amazing Kate Somerville Exfolikate Introduction Kit which is over £58 but is on offer for £35* and that is an really good offering of products.

As always, there is a waiting list that you can sign up to, this will let you know when the box goes on sale so you can grab it quick because it is very limited and it will sell out quickly 

You can find the box right here

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Erborian Skincare Therapy Double Cleansing

Double cleansing is something I do every single evening without fail, even if I have spent many hours just tapping away at my keyboard not seeing the outside world. Erborian to this day, still does one of my favourite products - the PP creme and whilst as a brand it has gone from strength to strength, I’ve been trying two of their newer products as part of my evening routine.

The Centella Cleansing Oil and the Centella Cleansing Gel come together to form the Erborian Skincare Therapy Double Cleansing Duo and I’ve very much enjoyed using them.

The Centella Cleansing Oil is described as being an ultra-fine cleansing oil which not only removes makeup including that waterproof mascara, it also works to remove excess sebum and other impurities, while at the same time maintaining the skin's natural hydration. 

Formulated with Centella Asiatica which is described as being Erborians super-ingredient, it is also rich in nourishing botanical oils which includes

• Centella Asiatica Oil Extract - for its soothing properties.
• Sweet Almond Oil - used for its nourishing properties.
• Sunflower Oil - use for its moisturising properties. 
• Bisabolife - which helps to reduce inflammation and redness after irritation. It is also known to limit bacteria proliferation on skin.

When this Cleansing Oil comes into contact with water, its light texture transforms into a milky lotion and it is here that it works to remove makeup quickly, without leaving a greasy residue. On the skin, it is hydrating and soothing and does such a good job at removing everything in its path and should be used as that first cleanse.

When it comes to the second cleanser we have Centella Cleansing Gel which works to cleanse and help purify the skin to leave it feeling perfectly clean and soothed. 

As with the Cleansing Oil, this gel is also enriched in Centella Asiatica which is known for soothing properties. Alongside the ace tells Asiatica, we also have:

• Squalane: Helps to moisturize and to protect the skin against dehydration.
• 7 Herbs Complex: a combination of Soothing properties, which Erborian are known for and this includes the likes of Tiger-grass, Liquorice and Japanese knotweed to improve natural skin detoxification.

This Gel is gentle on the skin and as with the oil, is perfect for use every single day and together they are quite the duo for completing the double cleansing routine. They both work to remove everything from makeup and Sun cream to dirt, grime and pollution and they do so without stripping the skin to leave it feeling dry and taut.

I have the 180ml bottles of which both come with a pump action dispenser. One pump from the dispenser is more than enough for each part of the cleanse.

If you are yet to join the world of double cleansing or are confused as to where to start, Erborian makes the job absolutely simple and straightforward to complete with these two products and they can be found on the Er Priam website in smaller sizes for just £8 and £9 for 30ml sizes rising upward to £22 and £25 for 180 pump action bottle options.

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Aroma Active Laboratories Muscle Cooling Gel

Having now been fully vaccinated, I have had a series of after effects that whilst uncomfortable, I would happily go through all over again to ensure I do not ever get this dreadful illness that has plagued the lives of so many people I know.  From a fever and night sweats, to arm ache and a dead leg, I am not someone who reaches for painkillers easily, I would much rather let my body work its way through the issue on its own, but the leg ache, which is part is caused by an ankle injury (yes still) and the vaccine is rather irritating, so I turned to the Aroma Active Laboratories Muscle Cooling Gel for help.

I have made no secret as to how much I love this brand, from their SOS Forehead Balm to the Muscle Recovery Soak, this brand is exclusive to Boots comes from the lab responsible for Aromatherapy Associates, but at a fraction of the cost and I determined to work my through the entire collection.

The Aroma Active Laboratories Muscle Cooling Gel (£12 here*) is described as being a cooling gel for instant relief and recovery for general stiffness or to soothe tired limbs, everything I am looking for in one giant tube and it is perfect for using as that Muscle Recovery Soak

When it comes to using, you simply give the tube a slight squeeze and then gently to apply the cooling gel onto affected areas. As you can see there is a metal applicator which rolls lightly across the skin giving that lovely cooling effect as the gel come into contact, you need to only apply the littlest amount of pressure to feel the benefits too.

As with all Aroma Active Laboratories products, this one comes packed full of amazing ingredients which are known for both their amazing aromas and their aromatherapy properties.  Ingredients include:

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

Added to that incredible list of ingredients is also the relieving complex of Patchouli Leaf Extract and Phytocannabinoids (3%) which together help calm and relax. The there is an instantly cooling Menthol blend with Borage oil and their job is to firm and hydrate the skin. Coming together you have a whole host of ingredients, which when combined are known for their soothing, cooling and calming properties.

As mentioned, I've been using it on my leg and ankle which has been painful for a while now and the soothing and cooling sensation is just absolute bliss. Better still, as someone who is not really happy with my feet being touched, I suffer with Plantar Fasciitis which can also flare up and be incredibly painful, making walking an absolute nightmare, so again, just a few minutes of this roller on the soles of my feet is so much more soothing and relaxing than sorting to a foot massage, the latter often more painful than the walking.

I absolutely love this Aroma Active Laboratories Muscle Cooling Gel if you hadn't guessed and it is definitely worth picking up try for those muscle aches and other ailments.

You can find the entire Aroma Active Laboratories Collection both instore and online with Boots right here*.

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Angela Langford Sweet Cheeks Balancing & Cleansing Face Wash

Cleansing is the favourite part of my routine, I have probably mentioned it countless times now, but as much as I love cleansing, I also love discovering new brands and their products. Angela Langford is not a brand I had come across until Sweet Cheeks came into my life.

With a wonderful story behind the brand and Angela, after being made redundant and not having access to good skincare, she decided to make her own. With a range which now spans, cleansers, balms, exfoliators, toners, serums and many more products, it is quite an achievement in just five years.

Sweet Cheeks is one of two products within the cleansing section by Angela Langford and it is described as being a balancing and cleansing facial wash is described as being a mild natural face wash that is gentle enough to be used every day. It will help clean your pores and rid your skin of pore-clogging blackheads.

"If you are prone to oily, combination or congested skin, this face wash is for you. This is your recipe for beautifully balanced & clean, clear skin."

I have combination skin which leaves me with an oily t-zone as well as dry patches of skin, so I like to use products which are balancing and hydrating as well as something that is gentle and not stripping, this product ticks all of those boxes.

Key ingredients

• Roses -  helps to retain moisture, it is also cooling, soothing and it is a mild astringent. It is also know for its calming and cleansing properties.
• Cypress  - known for its ability to clean and tighten the pores 
• Papaya - helps stabilise oily skin, exfoliate dry patches and because it contains both vitamin A and C it helps to repair skin as well as well as to gently refresh.
• Orange Blossom -  Not only helps to remove the dirt and dead cells of your skin, it also helps to tone and moisturise.
• Jojoba oil - helps to unclog pores as well as to lifts away dirt and grime. 

Bringing all of these ingredients together, your skin is left looking clean, clear, fresh, rosy and  radiant.

What I love about this cleanser is how it feels on my skin, lightweight in texture, it smells absolutely incredible with a mixture of Rose and Cypress being right there at the forefront of this product and its as awakening as it is soothing.  After using, my skin doesn't feel tight or taut, it isn't stripped of its natural oils and nor does it leave me feeling as though I need to apply as much moisturiser as I can get my hands on.  When it comes to removing makeup, whilst I am not wearing a full face of heavy makeup these days, I do wear mascara, tinted moisturiser, brow products and tinted balms plus SPF, this cleanser removes all of it within seconds.

If you are unsure which products you should be using on your skin, Angela has an option to get yourself a sample skincare pack, paying just the postage and once you have registered your details, Angela will pick three of her products she feels will best suit your needs.  I love this idea and wish more brands would do it, skincare can sometimes be a minefield with us all assuming we are using what is right for us, when in some cases it is not.

All of the products within the Angela Langford range are not only cruelty-free but they are also all made here in the UK, by hand.  Sweet Cheeks costs £18 for 100ml.

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