Aroma Active Laboratories SOS Chest Rub

Over the last few months my immune system has been horrendous, firstly there was a really bad sinus cold, then I caught Covid19 and then a really bad cold hit again and with it that stuffy feeling of not being able to breathe clearly through my nose. That’s when I turned to Aroma Active Laboratories and their SOS Chest Rub which happens to be in the same range as my favourite SOS Forehead Balm.

Described as being an uplifting balm which works to soothe and clear which opens up your airways to make breathing normally that much easier.   This formula is perfect for the days you feel under the weather with sniffles, colds and blocked noses.

If you are familiar with Aroma Active Laboratories, they are the sister brand to Aromatherapy Associates and each product has both an Aroma part and a Therapy part to it. In this case this Balm, which is non-greasy and feels similar to a cleansing balm, uses a restorative blend of invigorating Eucalyptus, Palmarosa, and cooling Peppermint, all of which come together for their clearing, uplifting and soothing properties.

To use, you simply need to rub a small amount onto the chest as and when needed to help soothe and clear the senses.  For me, as soon as the balm is massaged in, the scent of Peppermint and Eucalyptus come to life to ease the strain and then Palmarosa, which is great helping to deal with stress, anxiety, moods and it is also a great balancing oil.

For me, this Aroma Active Laboratories SOS Chest Rub has been just perfect for use, it isn’t too potent a scent it makes my eyes water, it is as soothing as it is calming and it costs just £10.

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Liberty London Happy New You Beauty Kit 2022

It is Happy New Year from Liberty London with the launch of their Happy New You Beauty Kit 2022 and if the past launches from Liberty London of their beauty kits has grabbed your attention, this one will do the same.

The start of a New Year for many is typically hard, I have found it quite difficult to come back to the office after 10 days off to get myself back into a routine of not ignoring my alarm, snoozing it multiple times and then being in a mad panic to get ready and out of the house to be at my desk before 9am!

Make self-care your New Years’ resolution with this collection of coveted products, curated by our beauty hall experts. Housed in a Liberty print wash bag, the edit spans skin, body, and hair care treats from the likes of Eve Lom, Hair Gain, Irene Forte, MZ Skin, Susanne Kaufmann, and The Beauty Chef, plus a mood-boosting home fragrance from wellbeing expert, Neom Organics. This indulgent selection is a welcome gift for any beauty lover, whether that’s a loved one or yours truly.

The Liberty London Happy New You Beauty Kit is worth over £262 and is on sale now for just £65 which is just incredible value for money, essentially it is almost £200 worth of free products for that £65 spend and they are not just any products, they are incredible branded ones.

Contents

• MZ Skin Hydra-Bright Golden Eye Treatment Mask (Single)
• Irene Forte Triple Level Hyaluronic Acid 15ml
• Neom Perfect Night’s Sleep Pillow Mist 30ml
• Susanne Kaufmann Body Lotion 30ml
• Eve Lom Rescue Mask 50ml
• Hair Gain Hair Mask 50ml
• The Beauty Chef Collagen Inner Beauty Boost 100ml

As you can see, that is quite the line up and of course, as with all of the previous Liberty London beauty kits, the Liberty London Happy New You Beauty Kit comes packaged with a stunning wash bag in the Persephone print bag, which is a pretty bright pink and teal floral design, and the kit is available right now with Liberty.

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Murad Blemish Control Daily Clarifying Peel

Whenever there is a new release from Dr Murad and his ever-growing range of products, it always manages to grab my attention. The latest launch is one I have been using for some time now and it is the Murad Blemish Control Daily Clarifying Peel.

Described as being a product which combines three industry-lauded ingredients into one do-it-all formula, Murad’s hard-working Daily Clarifying Peel is a must for smooth, even skin. Sounds impressive right? Well it is. This Clarifying Peel is absolutely 100% alcohol-free and those three ingredients that have been mentioned are:

• glycolic acid (an alpha hydroxy acid, or AHA for short) to exfoliate dulling surface cells, stimulate collagen and treat hyper-pigmentation which in turn results in a radiant, even complexion
• salicylic acid (a beta hydroxy acid, also known as a BHA) to remove pore-clogging debris resulting in a reduction of blackheads, blemishes and redness
• a gentle retinoid to encourage cell turnover and smooth skin and stimulate collagen to plump, firm and even-out complexion

Working together that trio is really quite something, but in an effort to stop your skin from feeling stripped, dry, taut or even sore to the touch, this formula also uses avocado extract which works to moisturise, balance and reduce shine. 

As you can imagine, this Clarifying peel is perfect for balanced, oily, combination and dry skin types, which I firmly sit right in the middle with my combination oily/dry skin.  Designed for use in an evening, this bi-phase peel blends when shaken mixes together all of those hero ingredients in an effort to improve your skin without sending it into a state of imbalance, making it really unhappy - something I always try my best to do!

To use, you need to ensure your skin is freshly cleansed and then dispense onto a cotton pad, preferably a reusable one and then swipe over the face, neck and your chest, but do not rinse.  I use this once or twice a week depending on how I think my skin feels to the touch and as always when using a product like this, not that the point should really need labouring, but use an SPF the following morning, as you should be doing anyway.

My skin has been pretty awful in the run up too and during my bout of Covid19, I knew I had a cold on the way because the tell-tale sign of a tingling lip of a cold sore, which I managed to ward off, followed by an attack of migraines and then a positive PCR test. So I had dry skin around my nose, my forehead and under my chin, layering on the oils and not over-exfoliating, despite the urge too, this Peel came in really handy, especially under my chin, where it is rare I get any issues at all.  Within a few uses over a few weeks, that dryness has gone, I still have a slight bit around my nose, but then my skin is not a fan of wearing a mask anyway, but on the whole an impressive product that ticks boxes without stinging or tingling and of course, also without adding further irritation to the skin.

The Murad Blemish Control Daily Clarifying Peel is priced at £33 and can be found via Murad, Cult Beauty, ASOS and Lookfantastic to name just a few.

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Space NK - The Essential Retinol Box

If you love Retinol and you are a fan of beauty boxes, then the latest launch from Space NK is one you need to be adding to your basket - The Essential Retinol Box has just launched and here is everything you need to know.

Following on from the Space NK Candle Box, which was absolutely incredible, I love that these boxes exist and if Retinol is an ingredient that is missing from your skincare routine, then this is an incredible change to try and find out which one works best for you.

Reap the smoothing, age-pausing powers of retinol with our handpicked edit of the best vitamin A skincare around.

Maybe you're retinol-obsessed already, or perhaps you're just starting out - either way, this ingredient-focussed skincare box will take your retinol relationship to the next level.

The Space NK The Essential Retinol Box is said to be worth £355 but it is on sale now for just £95 making it such an amazing deal. Inside there is a whole host of products from different brands, including Dr Dennis Gross, Sarah Chapman and Kate Somerville plus there is one non-retinol product.

Contents

• Kate Somerville Retinol Vitamin C Moisturiser (50ml) 
• Dr Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Triple Correction Eye Serum (5ml) 
• Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial (15ml)
• Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 (30ml)
• 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask
• Eve Lom Daily Protection SPF50 

What I love about this box is that as well as including those incredible 5 retinol based products, there is also he Eve Lom Daily Protection SPF50.  Anyone who uses products such as Glycolic Acid or Retinol in their routine will have already adhered to the warnings that your skin needs that protection of an SPF, something we should all be wearing daily anyway, but this is a really good reminder to have in the box!

The Space NK The Essential Retinol Box is on sale now

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