Monday, 21 August 2023

AEOS Starter Kit - Blue

Meet AEOS, a British organic and sustainable skincare brand who has a collection of 18 skincare and body care products. AEOS has been created by a team of experts in ancient alchemy and skincare specialists to produce forward-thinking formulas that are set to shake up the organic skincare market. I was kindly sent a selection of products to try, starting with this Starter Kit.
aoes Starter Kit - Blue
The starter kits are available in either pink or blue shades and each one has a different power. The Pink supports the heart chakra, encouraging kindness, caring and love towards yourself. Then the one which I chose, Starter Kit Blue supports peace and serenity, helping you to slow down, breathe deep and soothe away stress from your skin and mind.  

The blue starter kit is packaged inside a cardboard box with sleeve and there is a selection of 8 products.

Starter Kit Contains:

  • Cleansing Oil dé-Maq 3ml
  • Dew Facial Wash 3ml
  • Gentle Cleansing Lotion Blue 3ml
  • Gentle Exfoliant Blue 3ml
  • Energising Conditioner 3ml
  • Refreshing Hydrating Mist 3ml
  • Realive Serum 3ml
  • Enriching Moisturiser Blue 3ml
Each kit (£9.50) gives you enough product for 4 - 5 days of use, each morning and evening and it is a really great way to get to know the brand and decide what does and does not work for you.
AEOS Starter Kit - Blue
AEOS Starter Kit - Blue
Each one of these kits from AEOS gives you a routine to follow when using the products and I think to get the best out of them, it is worth following that routine.

Starting with the AM routine 

Renew: To begin, cleanse with Gentle Cleansing Lotion on damp skin and then once a week, follow with Gentle Exfoliant.  

Light and non-greasy, the Gentle Cleansing Lotion uses an advanced botanical blend of organic and biodynamic essential oils, plant extracts and crystal essences which are said to come ‘alive’ when activated with water.  What I love about this cleansing lotion is just how lightweight it is and it really does leave your skin feeling clean and moisturised.

The Gentle Exfoliant uses a rich blend of skin-nurturing organic oils such as jojoba, grape seed, argan and avocado alongside the brands own biodynamic spelt oil which has antioxidant, moisturising and regenerative properties. On the skin, this is one of the best products I have used, it does an incredible job at exfoliating the skin without being too abrasive and it smells incredible.

Rebalance: Apply Energising Conditioner followed by Refreshing Hydrating Mist.  The Energy Conditioner is designed to be smoothing, calming and hydrating. Alongside the biodynamic plant extracts is warming White Birch which encourages optimal absorption into the deeper layers of the skin.  For me, this conditioner is like an Essence and my skin lapped it up.

Following on with the Refreshing Hydration Mist, which again I am a huge fan of, it gives a lovely hit of hydration without soaking the skin and it also has a wonderful uplifting scent.

Replenish: The final part of the AM routine is to apply the Realive Serum followed by Enriching Moisturiser Blue.  The Realive Serum uses an intensive fusion of nature’s most potent organic and biodynamic plant extracts and crystal essences alongside naturally-derived hyaluronic acid to encourage the smoothing of fine lines and wrinkles.  Again, this serum is lightweight and has a perfect serum texture, on the watery side rather than the thicker and it absorbs on contact.

Followed with the Enriching Moisturiser Blue, ideal to soften, smooth and condition skin, it uses an award-winning blend of organic and biodynamic plant extracts and crystal essences. Again, alongside the brand's own-grown biodynamic spelt oil works with jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, argan oil and rose hydrosol – for superior synchronistic moisturisation.  On the skin, it is light and not tacky or sticky and absorbs with ease and again, the scent of Lemon Scented Tea Tree Oil sticks out to me.

Then for the evening routine, it is again to renew, rebalance and replenish with similar steps to complete.

The Evening Routine

Renew: To begin, cleanse with Cleansing Oil dé-Maq followed by Dew Facial Wash on damp skin.  Starting with the Cleansing Oil dé-Maq, this oil based cleanser is just a delight to use and ingredients such as Grape Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sesame Seed Oil are used alongside a blend of premium-grade organic and biodynamic oils and plant extracts to cleanse the skin and remove every last trace of make-up and impurities. Used with a cotton wool pad, you need just a few drops to cleanse the skin.

The Dew Facial Wash is your second cleanse and it works to remove anything the oil leaves behind. Using a combination of neroli, spelt and lemon oils combined with crystal and gem tinctures, helps relax skin for easy absorption of skin-loving plant extracts. To use, the advice is to add a few drops of the Dew Facial Wash to a sink of warm water and then soak a Muslin Cloth in the botanical infused water for a few minutes and then squeeze out excess water and place over the face and leave for a few seconds, then repeat the process. By doing this it opens up your pores and gently prepares the skin to get the maximum benefit from the products to follow.

Rebalance: Then apply Energising Conditioner followed by Refreshing Hydrating Mist using the same steps ive detailed above and then to finish is to Replenish and to do this, apply Realive Serum followed by Enriching Moisturiser.

AEOS grow and harvest as much as they can on their 500 acre Demeter-certified biodynamic farm for use in all of the products mentioned as well as sourcing all other ingredients from exceptional organic and biodynamic farms across the world.

This is one stunning brand and I love that the use of crystals runs throughout each product., more of which can be read here, but I love that they are used to help deliver therapeutic effects for body, mind and soul alike.






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Friday, 18 August 2023

Glossybox Advent Calendar 2023

Described as being back and better than ever is the 2023 Glossybox Advent Calendar and it launches soon.
Glossybox Advent Calendar 2023
As with previous years, there is a waiting list to get your hands on it as soon as it goes on sale and for those who are subscribers to Glossybox, there will be exclusive early access and maybe a discount too!


Here is a reminder as to what Glossybox had to offer last year and whilst you wait for it to launch here is all the news on other Beauty Advent Calendars which are launching which I have them listed right here.




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Aldi Lacura Dry Body Brush

One of the best gadgets you can own is a body brush. They come in all shapes and sizes and It might not come as a surprise that Aldi has launched their very own as part of their Lacura beauty range and it is similar in style to Mio Skincare body brush.
Aldi Lacura Dry Body Brush
Handy because this is a rounded body brush with a handle that is made from 100% natural undyed cotton, so that means you can easily hold it in the palm of your hand. The brush is also both vegan and cruelty free.  

The brush section is made from with PP fibre bristles which work to naturally exfoliate the skin without being too overly abrasive, there is also a number of Thermoplastic Rubber Massage Nodules which are made soft rubber and these nodules, of which there is 18 in total, work to gently massage the skin to help smooth and firm
Aldi Lacura Dry Body Brush
So why dry body brush? This body brush both massages and exfoliates the skin's surface at the same time all in an effort to reveal skin that is smoother and fresher looking underneath. The practise of body brushing not only helps to reduce cellulite but it is also a really effective way to remove dead and dry skin cells, leaving the skin feeling smooth and soft whilst at the same time helping to encourage the renewal of surface skin cells through that exfoliation and this helps to reveal a much healthier-looking skin.

To get the best use out of dry brushing, it is advised to do so before showering on dry skin and you start at your feet using short, lifting strokes in the direction of your heart to stimulate circulation and eventually work the brush all over your entire body for maximum effect. As mentioned, the bristles on this brush are not as abrasive as I have found on other brands, but you will find a slight reddening of the skin after using, this is quite normal.

Once you have completed your dry brushing, shower as usual to remove all the dead and dry skin and moisturise, preferably with a thick moisturiser and repeat the process at least once if not twice a week.

This Aldi Lacura Dry Body Brush retails for just £4.99 and is worth looking out for in the middle aisle.




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Thursday, 17 August 2023

Jo Malone London Beauty Advent Calendar 2023

For the fans of Jo Malone, the news you have been waiting for is here - the waiting list for the Jo Malone London Advent Calendar is open.
Jo Malone London Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
Launching on 29th September, the Jo Malone London Advent Calendar is a 25 day offering and it will be priced at £350, slightly more than 2022 but I actually prefer the design of this calendar.

If you don't want to see what is inside this Advent Calendar, then please do not scroll down any further because there is a list of the entire contents. 


Contents
  • Ginger Biscuit 9ml
  • White Moss & Snowdrop 9ml
  • Orange Bitters Travel Candle
  • Scarlet Poppy 9ml
  • Wild Bluebell Body Mist 30ml
  • Orange Bitters 9ml
  • English Pear & Freesia 9ml
  • Wood Sage & Sea Salt Hand Cream 30ml
  • Cypress & Grapevine 9ml
  • Peony & Blush Suede 9ml
  • Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body & Hand Wash 50ml
  • Velvet Rose & Oud 9ml
  • Peony & Blush Suede 9ml
  • Grapefruit Body & Hand Wash 50ml
  • Wild Bluebell 9ml
  • Myrrh & Tonka 9ml
  • Peony & Blush Suede Lotion 50ml
  • Silver Birch & Lavender 9ml
  • English Pear & Freesia Body Crème 50ml
  • Nectarine Blossom & Honey 9ml
  • Lime Basil & Mandarin Exfoliating Shower Gel 30ml
  • Oud & Bergamot 9ml
  • Blackberry & Bay Hand Cream 30ml
  • Lime Basil & Mandarin Travel Candle
  • Wood Sage & Sea Salt 30ml cologne
Plus more to be revealed, and as it is, this post will be updated.

If you want to be kept up to date with news on other Beauty Advent Calendars, then I have them listed right here.





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