Jane Scrivner Peace Body Splash

One of my favourite places to relax and unwind is in or near to water - the sea, a shower and especially a bath, I find it calming and soothing, but being a water sign, it probably doesn’t come as a surprise. From Jane Scrivner, a brand I am not too familiar is, is Peace Body Splash Oil, a product I’ve been using of late.

Described as being a comforting, relaxing and warming, a base rhythm to comfort and soothe. To put a full stop on what has gone before and help you fully exhale. PEACE de stresses, leaving you ready to face the world again. That description alone has me sold. Ideal for use in a Bath or being applied direct to the skin, it smells absolutely incredible.

Formulated to moisturise and nourish the skin, all of the Jane Scrivner Body Splash Oils, four in total, are based in golden, pro collagen, Jojoba from Peru and Coconut Oils from Sri Lanka and they all have their own reason for being included.

• ORGANIC JOJOBA OIL - Golden wax ester rich in nutrients including Vitamin B complex, zinc, copper, selenium & vitamin E. Jojoba's ability to mimic the skins natural sebum production provides optimum nutrient absorption deep into the skins matrix. Maintains and promotes the Barrier Function.
• COCONUT OIL - Containing three fatty which helps to protect skin, nourish and soften.
• MYRRH ESSENTIAL OIL - A powerful antioxidant, soothing and antibacterial properties, working to keep your skin nourished and healthy

Even with those ingredients, there is also the inclusion of Sweet Orange Peel and Lavender to create the most relaxing and calming of scents. Being rich in skin repairing Vitamins A,B, D and E as well as essential fatty acids, Omegas 6 and 9 not only do these help to regenerate skin cells and repair damaged skin tissue. 

Being an oil formula, it has been formulated to moisturise the skin whilst absorbing quickly, in doing so, it is neither greasy or tacky when applied to the skin and because of those amazing ingredients, it is perfect to use on those elbows and knees which can be particularly dry, or as in my case, having an ankle injury and spending hour in a supportive boot leaves my ankle really dry, so I’ve been using it around there.

To use, the advice is to shake the bottle, splash a few drops onto the palms of your hands or directly onto your body and massage in. To use as a bath oil, the advice is to run your bath, then with a few inches of water in the bath, dispense 5 or 6 splashes onto the surface of the water, slide gently into your bath, relax and enjoy the fragrance. 

Priced at £33 here it is a luxury but it is worth every penny, but if you are still not sure, Jane Scrivner does offer the option to purchase samples of each product so that you can try them before buying a full sized option, an idea I really like!

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Space NK Best of Space NK Vitamin C Beauty Box Unveiled!

I do love a good Space NK Beauty Box and this one absolutely called my name and ended up in my basket before I could share it on my blog. The Space NK Best of Space NK Vitamin C Beauty Box is the latest in a theme of boxes we have seen launched.  In recent times there has been the Beauty Heroes Volume 3 Box, The Essential Gift For Men and then the Essential Box for Her, all of which have been incredible value for money.

The Space NK Best of Space NK Vitamin C Beauty Box which is described as being a limited-edition box contains a full skincare routine for all your vitamin C needs.  We all know that Vitamin C is best known for its glow-giving properties and it also helps to stimulate collagen production - making it your youth boosting go-to.

This box is worth a massive £260 but it is on sale, here, for just £95 which is quite the saving if you purchased these products individually.  The brands and their products included within this box are incredibly impressive and here is what you will find inside.

Contents

• Murad Essential C Cleanser (60ml)
• REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic (50ml)
• Oskia Super C Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules (60 caps)
• Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream (50ml)
• Kate Somerville Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer (50ml)
• Dr Dennis Gross Dark Spot Sun Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 (50ml)

This box, as you can see have some amazing products and one of my favourites of late is the REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic, which I featured here after it launched!  Alongside REN Clean Skincare as you can see are some very high end brands such as Dr Dennis Gross and Sunday Riley, not forgetting the fabulous Murad with the Essential C Cleanser, which I also loved and featured in this post.

This box is on sale now with Space NK and it is one worth grabbing whilst it is still in stock, because with these brands and their products, I don't expect it to last long!

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Glossybox x HELLO A List Edit Limited Edition Beauty Box

Glossybox has announced their latest collaborative beauty box which has come round very quickly after the Huda Box, and it’s called the Glossybox x HELLO A List Edit Limited Edition Beauty Box and as the name might suggest, it is a collaboration with HELLO! magazine.

The Glossybox x HELLO A List Edit Limited Edition Beauty Box is launching this week on the 30th of July, and the products within the box will be guaranteed to be worth over £100.  For those wanting to get their hands on this box, the price will be just £35 which is incredible value for money again.

Inside the box there is quite the collection of brands and their products, all of which have revealed over on the Glossybox Instagram account and this is what you will find:

• Elemis Marine Cream
• Prai Beauty Travel Throat & Decolletage Crème
• Skimono Beauty Hand Mask 
• Vita Liberata Self-Tanning Mist
• Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Hydrating Primer
• Zoeva Cosmetics Powerful Lip Shine
• Lottie London Power Foil Eyeshadow Pot
• Hair burst Volume & Refresh Dry Shampoo
• Dr Sebagh Serum Repair
• Farmologie by Childs Farm Grapefruit OR Orange Moisturiser

There is still a few more products to be revealed for this box, so as soon as Glossybox shares them, I will update this post. 

In the meantime, as with all Limited Edition boxes, this one is likely to be offered to subscribers first from 9am and then the rest of the stock goes on sale from noon. You can still subscribe to Glossybox and get your first box for just £10* here using the code GOLD and then you will also be able to grab this Glossybox x Hello A List Limited Edition box and probably with a discount too!

Find the waiting list here*

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Ways to make your garden more private

I love spending time in my little garden space. I love sunbathing while enjoying a cocktail (or two!) during those super sunny days of summer. However, one thing I don’t like is my nosy neighbours… why can’t people just mind their business? I just want to relax, unwind, have some me-time without having people poking their noses out of the window trying to see what I’m doing or not doing.

I just want some privacy in my garden, is that too much to ask? I don’t think so. Sorry for this little rant but I just had to say it. My desire for more privacy (in my own home… the garden counts as my home, right? Okay, no more ranting from now on) has lead me to search and search the internet for all kinds of solutions. So, today I thought I’d share with you some of the ways I found to make my garden more private. Who knows – maybe you’re looking for the same thing!

Consider a garden fence

Having a garden fence is one of the easiest ways to add some privacy to your garden. Plus, garden fences offer much more than privacy to a garden space, garden fences define the borders of your property, keep your pets out of trouble and more. Because of this, it’s important to give your garden fence some attention. Having a strong and stable garden fence is essential! Speedy Fixings recommend installing fence post shoes on your garden fence’s wooden posts. Post shoes will add extra support and stability whilst protecting against water and insect damage.

If you don’t have a garden fence, it’s time to install one. If you do have one, make sure it’s in good condition and, if it needs some repairs, time to tackle them! Garden fences can also be a decorative element of your garden – who said that garden fences need to be boring? Nobody. Make your garden fence stand out by giving it a colour update. As A July Dreamer comments in a recent blog post, “Grab the paintbrush and it’s time to paint your garden fence in your favourite colour. You can show off your personality and paint it with different colours and patterns.”

Plant small trees and large trees strategically.

It’s all about thinking strategically. Plant different sizes of trees around your garden to get different levels of privacy. 

For instance, larger trees can be planted near the border of your garden to completely cut off the view from the outside whilst smaller trees should be planted closer to the places in your garden where you want more privacy. “Smaller trees near the places where you want privacy the most are also a good idea to add if you have space – these will keep you sheltered and provide a space away from view.” explains Luxirare.

Create a secluded retreat.

If you want to have an area of your garden that’s completely private, creating an outdoor “room” is the way to go. As this article on Better Homes & Gardens mentions, “A simple way to do this is to carefully place a couple of trees to form a pocket.” 

This will form a little secluded area that nobody but you will be able to enjoy!

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