Rhug Estate Wild Beauty Replenishing Mask with Rhug Honey

I try as best as I can to do a face mask every single week, depending on how my skin feels and the latest product I have been using comes from Rhug Wild Beauty with their Replenishing Mask with Rhug Honey.

Until this mask arrived, I had never come across Rhug Wild Beauty and I am so glad I now have because it is such a wonderful story to what is an incredible brand in more ways than one. Lord Newborough, owner of the Rhug Estate, is the genius behind Wild Beauty. Rhug came to the family back in 1637 and forms the families main residence in North Wales. Inspired by the 12,500 acres of land which surrounds the Rhug Estate, Lord Newborough has transformed it into what has been described as a thriving and diverse business and recognised brand embracing farming, green energy, retail, wholesale and most recently, skincare.

Unsurprisingly, when you read all about Wild Beauty skincare, you won’t be too surprised to find that not only does it use the highest quality but also natural, organic, hand-picked and wild foraged ingredients which includes organic crops, wild forage, spring water, honey and beeswax which comes directly from around Rhug Estate. But that’s not all, most of the products are packaged in recyclable frosted glass jars or bottles, if you choose to have a product delivered, it too is made from 100% recycled cardboard and printed with 100% vegetable inks.

So the Replenishing Mask with Rhug Honey is described as being a purifying and replenishing treatment mask which is designed to target skin which is dull, dehydrated and congested skin for a smoother, brighter and more refined complexion. 

Formulated with key ingredients including:

• White Clay (Kaolin): This mineral-rich clay is perfect for deep cleansing and absorbs excess oil. A less-drying and gentler type, making it ideal for dry and sensitive skin types. 
• Organic hemp seed and plum seed oil: Both vitamin-rich and contain nourishing fatty acids to help protect the skin with their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. Not only they are very hydrating and healing, but they also don’t cause pores clogging either. Oily acne-prone skin types won’t need to worry about them.
• Honey: This arguably the oldest skincare ingredient has natural healing properties. It is very nourishing, soothing and has antioxidant as well as antibacterial properties. Its wound healing power promotes collagen production and works to protect the skin barrier.
• Heather Flower: Traditionally known for its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It has a strong antioxidant benefit because of the presence of flavonoids. Also, a source of tannins which provides an astringent effect can help protect the skin from damage.
• Yarrow Leaf: A natural anti-inflammatory, promotes the regeneration of skin cells. It soothes dry or irritated skin.

Now my skin, post-Covid is just a nightmare but it also doesn’t tolerate most products which contain Kaolin Clay, so knowing that this mask used it as an ingredient, I was ready with a sink of warm water, a muslin cloth and some Aloe Vera just in case my skin started to burn. It didn’t.  I can count on one hand the number of products I had use with Kaolin Clay as an ingredient, this being product number 3, conversely there is 7 products that I cannot use… 

I love the putty like texture of this mask, dark green and murky and whilst it looks incredibly thick, it melts onto the skin pretty much as soon as it comes into contact, whereupon which, it is like a balm and a delight to use.  Once on the skin, this mask, which is designed to be used as part of a weekly routine, should be left it to work its magic for between 10-15 minutes and then remove with some warm water and a muslin cloth.  

The Rhug website does state that there is the use of Jasmine Flower Oil, Neroli Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil alongside others and whilst there is a wonderful fresh scent there is a hint of earthiness which I found quite calming and definitely how I would expect the mask to smell, given its origin.

I love that this mask has been loving created in one of the most natural of ways and it is definitely on the pricey side at £75 but it is a delightful treat and it has made me want to try pretty much everything the brand has to offer - from the Skin Tonic to the Body Scrub to the Hyaluronic Serum, the entire range sounds absolutely wonderful.

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Marc Jacobs Daisy Skies

If ever there was a fragrance that was so perfect for this weather we are enjoying right now, it is Marc Jacobs Daisy Skies and if you’re a fan of the Daisy fragrance range, then this you will need!

Inspired by the blue skies and warm sunshine, Daisy Skies is delightful. Packaged in a pale blue glass bottle with the iconic 3D acrylic daisies on the lid, it is reminiscent of the rest of 

the fragrances in this range.

Fresh. Aquatic. Serene. Soothing and crisp like the breeze on a tranquil spring day. A scent inspired by the blue open sky and warm rays of sunshine.

The fragrance has top notes of Quince, Violet Leaves, Mineral Accord so it opens with a fresh light crispness with a hint of fruitiness as the heart notes of Lotus Flower, Natureprint, Jasmine and Violet which bring about the floral notes which sit at the heart of the fragrance as they intertwine with the fresh notes that open the fragrance to the base notes of Seaweed Abs, Musk and Sandalwood which keep this fragrance light, airy and brings together those floral and fruit notes.

As well as being an absolutely stunning bottle, the fragrance is reminiscent of everything that you expect to be a sunny day with a. Right blue sky without a cloud in view. With a fresh, strong opening, as it dries down, Skies becomes a refreshing whilst also being light and airy. 

If you like a fragrance which isn’t overbearing and whilst it lasts all day, for me, it smells exactly as I would imagine the sky to smell. It has all of the notes and for me, those floral notes make this an incredible fragrance.

Daisy Skies is available in a 50ml bottle and is priced at £64.

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Erborian CC Water

When I first tried the much loved and hyped Erborian CC Water, I was not a fan at all. I didn’t get its point and I wasn’t overly impressed with all the rave reviews, so I abandoned it to its fate and left it in a drawer, only to recently re-discover it.

I’m a huge fan of Erborian as a brand and over the years, I have shared so many of their amazing products - Centella Cleansing Oil, PP Creme and one of my absolute favourites the Black Cleansing Oil.

CC Water is described as being skincare and coverage in one product which is infused with skin-loving ingredients that work to soothe and hydrate the complexion.

Create a natural, dewy base with CC Water Clair, a lightweight clear water-gel formula packed with encapsulated pigments that burst into colour once applied to the skin.

This CC Water is formulated with a whole host of amazing ingredients that not only soothe the skin but to also help improve firmness and elasticity before finally providing love-lasting hydration. 

CC Water Clair contains: 

• Tiger Herb Extract (Centella Asiatica): Helps to soothe the skin, and helps to improve skin firmness and elasticity, giving the skin a more youthful appearance.
• Hyaluronic Acid: Provides immediate moisture and hydration to the skin, making it look and feel more plump. Hyaluronic Acid is 100% naturally sourced and from natural biotechnological origin.
• Glycerin: Moisturises and nourishes the skin

Infused with little spheres which are described as being encapsulated pigments, this CC Water seamlessly adjusts to the skin’s natural tone whilst giving you light coverage. These spheres look like little white dots sitting within a watery texture and as you apply the product to the skin, these white spheres pop to leave the skin looking fresh, dewy and smooth with no oily residue left on the skin.

To use, the advice is to apply a fine layer to the face with your fingertips, then work to carefully blend in the pigments for a flawless finish. Your fingertips add pressure and heat to the white spheres to allow them to blend seamlessly into your skin.  Once on my skin, this CC Water is perfect for those no makeup days and I really love the finish, it helps to cover blemishes, add hydration and the glowy finish is delightful. Most days, I tend to just complete my skincare, add my SPF and use CC water with mascara and a lip product and I’m good to go.

This CC Water is available in three shades:

• Clair
• Doré
• Caramel

I use the shade Clair which is the lightest shade and it works perfectly with my skin tone and it is also the shade option I choose for the BB Creme too.

I’m so glad I gave this product a second chance because I’ve already ordered another tube!  Priced at just £18.50 for 15ml or £39.50 for 40ml.

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Beauty Bay - The Routine Refresh Box

If you are wanting to change up your skincare routine, Beauty Bay has an incredible offer with their Routine Refresh Box! Right now, there is so many amazing beauty boxes on sale and for me, this one is incredible value for money.

The Box, which features 12 products, is worth almost £125 but is on sale right now for just £35, which gives you an incredible saving of over 72% and it has everything you can think of.

Time to spring clean your routine? Then you need The Routine Refresh Box. Featuring 12 skincare products and tools to upgrade your AM and PM routines, the box has everything you need to rejuvenate your regime. With a value of over £124 and a saving of 72%, the BEAUTY BAY exclusive bundle is a must-have for ready making your routine. This is skincare made easy.

Exclusive to BEAUTY BAY, this box has a little bit of everything from SPF and serums to Creams, scrubs and a mask!

Box Includes:

• By BEAUTY BAY SkinHit Balancing Serum with Prebiotic and Postbiotic, 50ml - A serum for balancing and boosting skin.
• By BEAUTY BAY SPF 50 Face Lotion, 50ml – A UVA/UVB protection SPF.
• By BEAUTY BAY Super Jelly Cleansing Gel with Prebiotic and Avocado, 150ml - A refreshing gel cleanser to gently cleanse and moisturise the skin.
• Aurelia London Brightening Eye Serum, 7ml - A hydrating eye serum with a probiotic blend to help reduce inflammation and promote healthy skin.
• Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream, 20ml - A deeply moisturising face cream.
• Glow Hub The Hydration Hero, 15ml - A hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid to pull in moisture.
• Oh K! Anti-Blue Light Sheet Mask, one mask - A biodegradable sheet mask enriched with protecting antioxidants and ginger to improve skin tone and elasticity.
• TONYMOLY Panda's Dream Eye Patches, one set – A pair of nourishing eye patches with amino-rich bamboo extract and vitamin B3 to reduce fine lines, dark circles, and puffiness.
• Carbon Theory Tea Tree Oil & Glycolic Acid Breakout Control Cleansing Pads - A pack of 60 tea tree and glycolic acid infused cleansing pads.
• UpCircle Beauty Coffee Face Scrub Citrus Blend, 100ml - A sweet orange, lemon verbena and rosehip-infused coffee face scrub.
• Revolution Skincare Reusable Face Cleansing Cushions - A pack of three reusable makeup remover cushions.
• Brushworks Ice Roller - A stainless-steel roller to relieve any redness, puffiness, or irritation, promoting blood flow and lymphatic drainage.

Better still, all of these products come together to create both an AM and a PM routine and Beauty Bay have helpfully split the products into both categories to make them easier to use, follow and get the best out of them.

You can find this box on sale now

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