Sunday 16 August 2015

Lush Princess Cottongrass Body Spray

With over 200 new products in the Lush catalogue there is so many to want, need and lust after right now. One product I wasn't expecting to like but actually love is the Princess Cottongrass Body Spray**.

Described by Lush as being "A secretive scent inspired by the Swedish tale of a lost princess who waits by a lake in the forest, hoping to reclaim the golden heart necklace she lost to the depths. Walk along the lakeside where you may see the slender cottongrass plants watching over the water and you will know she is still waiting. A delicate alien floral, both sweet and distant as it blossoms on your skin" the description is pretty spot on as it goes.

Lush Princess Cottongrass Body Spray
Lush Princess Cottongrass Body Spray
Lush Princess Cottongrass Body Spray

Princess Cottongrass Body Spray is quite a feminine fragrance. Really light when you first spray for it to them become much stronger and I suspect it is going to be something you either love or hate. I love it and use it for spraying in my bedroom around half an hour before going to bed, especially if I am struggling to sleep as I find it quite a relaxing scent.

Those of you who are Lush fans will know that each product is packed with amazing ingredients and within Princess Cottongrass we have - Pine Oil which is said to bring about a calming effect on the mind with Neroli Oil being one of the few essential oils to be scientifically proven to increase serotonin production in the brain, which makes us feel contented and cheerful, as well as working effectively as a toner for the skin. Violet Leaf Absolute helps to improve the condition of the skin, and to add a wonderful fresh fragrance with Nettle Absolute not only being full of Vitamins A and C but on oily skin as an astringent, to balance dry skin conditions, and to help scalp and hair problems. It has also been used to treat burns, to relieve joint pain and for insect bites.

So there are a lot of strong scents to be had within this body spray and yet it is not at all heavy. What you get instead is a wonderful fresh, crisp scent that lingers on your skin for a very long time, all day in fact and if you are looking for something that is a little bit different but has lastability, this is worthy of a look.

Have you tried this scent from Lush?

Saturday 15 August 2015

The Ultimate Nail Lacquer Exchange with Crabtree & Evelyn

On your marks, get set, GO! Crabtree & Evelyn are offering everyone the chance to swap their old nail polish for a NEW one completely FREE! Take any brand of nail polish (except a Crabtree & Evelyn one) into the nearest C&E store from 13th August to 29th September (while stocks last) to exchange your old nail polish for a brand new nail lacquer from Crabtree & Evelyn worth £6.00! All bottles will be recycled where possible*. 

Crabtree & Evelyn’s Nail Lacquer collection contains 21 gorgeous colours, from nuetrals to lights to darks to brights. They apply beautifully, dry fast and are formulated without the toxic chemicals commonly found in nail polish, leaving you with a rich, eye-catching colour that lasts. Each Nail Lacquer is 15ml. Price: £6.00.

The Ultimate Nail Lacquer Exchange with Crabtree & Evelyn


There is a huge selection of shades to choose from when it comes to the nail polish.  The ones shown in the picture above from left to right the shades are:
  • Pomegranate  - Deliciously sophisticated deep red. 
  • Clementine -  Beautiful creamy orange with subtle shimmer.
  • Apple -  Brilliant red with a hint of shimmer.
  • Raspberry - Beautiful deep pink lacque
  • Blueberry - Deep blue accented with the shimmer of sapphire.
I absolutely love Pomegranate, it is the kind of shade I tend to wear all year round.

Will you be taking part in the The Ultimate Nail Lacquer Exchange with Crabtree & Evelyn

*Terms & Conditions: Valid in Crabtree & Evelyn branded stores only. Bring in any other brand nail polish/nail lacquer, new or used, and receive in exchange a free Crabtree & Evelyn Nail Lacquer. For a limited time only & while stocks last. Other restrictions apply; ask a sales assistant for details. 
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