Lumene Nordic Hydra [LÄHDE] Oxygen Recovery 72h Hydra Gel Mask

When it comes to face masks, I have a bit of an obsession, I love them. Whatever the form it is they come in, be it sheet, gel, powder, lotion or spray.  The mask to enter my collection comes from Lumene with their Nordic Hydra [LÄHDE] Oxygen Recovery 72h Hydra Gel Mask, which I got from Feelunique.

Described as being ultra-fresh, the Lumene Nordic Hydra Oxygen Recovery 72h Hydra Gel Mask is said to provide 72-hours non-stop hydration for dehydrated skin. Right now, my skin is dehydrated, it hasn't helped that I was struck down with this heavy cold and cough that everyone has been liberally spreading. I was drawn to this mask because of its texture, bright blue in colour, it reminds me of the hair gel that my brothers used to use to spike their hair as kids.

As a brand, Lumene, hail from Northern Finland where the inspiration for all of their products comes from. Having been born as a brand back in 1970, they have been on a journey which today finds then striving to be a leader within the sustainability market with an aim to be carbon neutral by 2025. An impressive list of ingredients features within all of their products and they are proud of using  up to 99% natural ingredients in everything they do.

This Nordic Hydra mask is infused with Nordic superwaters which is made up of pure Arctic spring water and organic Nordic birch sap as well as lingonberry, bilberry and cloudberry waters, these are then combined with oxygen recovery minerals. Pretty impressive sounding I am sure you will agree, but this formula is designed to help the skin to recover a fresh, plump & healthy look.

Alongside the Pure Arctic Spring Water which is exceptionally pure, low in mineral salts and has Skin pH affinity, we also have what is referred to as hydra-technology and this is a slow-release technology which works to give lasting hydration, helped along of course by those ingredients mentioned above.

On the skin, this mask is instantly cooling, so I can only imagine how delightful it is to use in the warmer months. To use, you need to simply apply a generous amount onto clean skin and leave it to work its magic for between 5 and 10 minutes and then rinse with cool water, however, if you feel your skin is in need of some real care and attention, you can also use it as an overnight mask with the advice being to apply a thin layer to your skin, as the last part of your routine and rinse off the following morning.

This Lumene Nordic Hydra Oxygen Recovery 72h Hydra Gel Mask is still on offer for just £16.24 and it is suitable for all skin types. As other reviews have said, it is absolutely delightful on the skin without being stick or tacky and my skin just loves it.

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ATELIER COLOGNE Luxury limited-edition advent calendar 2021

I am a huge fan of Atelier Cologne and their store in Covent Garden is a treasure trove of olfactory delights. For the past few years they have created the most amazing Advent Calendar and this year is no different.

Alongside their fragrance collection, Atelier Cologne has quite the catalogue of other products which includes candles, hand creams, shower gels, body lotions and Reed diffusers to name a few. 

This advent calendar is on sale right now at Selfridges and is priced at £300. It is also 100% free of plastic and when it opens, inside is a selection of 24 products from the range and below is a full list of what you will find inside! 

Contents 

• Clémentine California cologne absolue 30ml, 
• Blue Aqua Leather Case, 
• Orange Sanguine cologne absolue 30ml, 
• Collector Golden Hour Leather Case,
• Oolang Infini cologne absolute 30ml, 
• Collector Midnight, Blue Leather Case, 
• Lemon Island cologne absolute 10ml, 
• Pacific Lime cologne absolue 10ml, 
• Vanilla Insensée cologne absolue 10ml, 
• Love Osmanthus cologne absolute 4ml,
• Pomélo Paradis cologne absolue 4ml, 
• Cèdre Atlas cologne absolute 4ml, 
• Bois Blonds cologne absolue 4ml, 
• Bergamote Soleil cologne absolue 4ml, 
• Rose Anonyme cologne absolue 4ml, 
• Orange Sanguine handcream,
• Clémentine Callifornia handcream,
• Oolang Infini handcream, 
• Orange Sanguine body lotion 30g, 
• Orange Sanguine shower gel 30g, 
• Oolang Infini body lotion 30g, 
• Oolang Infini shower gel 30g, 
• Orange Toscana candle 35g, 
• Bois Montmartre candle 35g

This is a delightful selection of products and I am a huge fan of the Oolang range as well as the Pacific Lime and Rose Anonyme which all smell just delightful.

If you are a fan of Atelier Cologne, want to find out more about them or just love the sound of this Advent Calendar, you can find it right here on sale.

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Ancienne Ambiance luxury soap collection

The Ancienne Ambiance luxury soap collection which first launched back in 2013 has revealed four new stunning new scents: Adriatica Fig, Ambra Amber, Bacca Berryand Neroli Orange Blossom which I am sharing with you today.

 

I’ve been a fan of Ancienne Ambiance since my introduction to Goddess Floral Water and the Bacca Berry Candle, so I had little doubt these soap bars would be anything other than amazing.

Each one of the four Ancienne Ambiance Soap bars are beautifully imprinted with the iconic Ancienne Ambiance logo and each soap, which is a 100g bar in a rectangular shape is quite possibly the most luxurious looking soap bars I’ve ever seen.  The packaging that these soaps come in is 100% recyclable.

“If you’re new to Ancienne Ambiance I highly recommend trying one of our luxury soap bars. Cleansing and moisturising in one go, it will tell you all you need to know about our brand, craftsmanship and the quality of everything we do.”

As with all Ancienne Ambiance soaps, shea butter brings a skin soothing and smoothing element. Made in France using traditional techniques, the composition is a 100% vegetable oil base, complete with coconut oil, which contains natural glycerine. Showcasing several nourishing vitamins, the formula is created without potentially irritating synthetic SLS in there either. 

The four soaps which have been presented above are Neroli, Ambra, Adriatica and Bacca and whilst I think Neroli is my favourite of the four, they are all absolutely lovely. Alongside the soap is also a little historical story, which I think makes these all the more delightful.

The first soap I am sharing with you is the Neroli, which is my favourite of the four is described as being a luxury orange blossom soap.

The use of Neroli and orange blossom is said to date back to ancient Egypt where they were used in several beauty recipes, not too similar from the uses we have today and the word Neroli is attributed to a French-born Italian princess (Countess of Nerola, c. 1600s) who used orange blossoms in her bathwater.  As fragrance, Neroli is said to have a calming effect for anyone who is anxious or in shock, it is also kind to the skin and can be used to treat headaches and insomnia too.

Ambra, which is the next soap, has a lovely burnt orange colour to it and whilst it isn't my favourite scent,  it is described as being a soft and comforting aromatic fragrance. 

Ambra Amber is inspired by the Ambergris resin favoured by Roman Emperors and it has a sweet earthy fragrance to it which is also said to be a calming scent that soothes the mind and can be used to help aid sleep.

The freshest scent of the four soaps is Adriatica which is described as being a fresh and clean fragrance, Adriatica Fig is said to blend the woody notes of the fig tree with the fruity sweetness of Mediterranean white Adriatic figs. 

Highly prized in antiquity, figs and fig wood are said to be a symbol of rebirth, abundance, enlightenment and prosperity. Figs also happen to be good for the skin because they host anti-inflammatory properties.

Finally we have Bacca, a beautiful red coloured soap which has a fragrance that is very much like the candle I mentioned earlier within this post.

As with the rest of the soaps within this post, this one also has a story to it. Described as being a sophisticated and vibrant fruity blend of redcurrants, blackcurrants alongside an array of freshly picked bursting berries, it is a scent that you notice before it lathers and it is also one which scents the room your are in. The story goes that a seasonal staple for early hunter-gatherers for thousands of years, Bacca (the Latin used for ‘small round fruit’) were also enjoyed by the Romans, Etruscans and Greeks and are thought to have medicinal properties.

Anyone who is familiar with the brand Ancienne Ambiance will know that they are not just any soaps, they are quite something. When they come into contact with the water, they do lather very quickly and are gentle enough to be used on the face and body. On sale now, these soaps are priced at £6 for 100g or as a foursome they are £24 and there is an option to build your own soap set too.

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Lookfantastic x NEOM Limited Edition Beauty Box 2021

The latest Lookfantastic Limited Edition Beauty Box has been revealed and it is with none other than NEOM, who by the way have launched their very first Advent Calendar for 2021! This isn't the first time Lookfantastic has collaborated with Neom for a limited edition box, but I am excited to see what is inside.

The Lookfantastic x NEOM Limited Edition Beauty Box is currently on a waiting list option and if you sign up, you will be notified as soon as the box goes on sale.  As always with these limited edition boxes, it is always one which is limited in the number that are for sale, so if you are a fan of the brand, then it is one to sign up for.

Inside the Cube-shaped box there is said to be 6 products and it is said to be worth around £115 but will likely go on sale for around £40 which keeps it in a similar price range to similar boxes that Lookfantastic has released, like the Christophe Robin box.

Contents

• NEOM Perfect Night’s Sleep Pillow Mist
• NEOM Organics Body Butter
• NEOM Uplifting Hand Balm
• Neom Candle
• NEOM Scent to Sleep Essential Oil Blend
• NEOM Great Day Glow Moisturiser SPF 30

As always, when more information on this box becomes available, this post will be updated, but definitely sign up to the waiting list, if you are a fan of the brand!

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