Palmers Coconut Oil Formula Collection

I have been a fan of Palmers Cocoa butter for as long as I can remember, there is something quite special about the scent and the amazing things it does to keep your skin feeling soft, smooth and moisturised. So when I got to see the launch of the new Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula which comprises of four luxuriously nourishing, and amazing scented products I was in my element!

All four of the Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula products use mainly ethically and sustainably sourced raw organic Coconut Oil. To make it even more luxurious, the range is infused with the ancient Polynesian sacred oil - Tahitian Monoï Oil and is infused with Tiare Flower Petals. Added together with anti-oxidants, Vitamin E and proteins, they all work together to ensure your skin is deeply hydrated, supple, soft and sooth and they all help boost skin's health and radiance. Of course the decadently rich coconut scent is just incredible.

The four products within the range are:

Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Body Lotion 

The one thing I am useless at is remembering to use up body lotions, but give me something that smells as incredible as this and I am lapping it up. I often find after being wrapped up all winter, that my skin, especially on my legs and arms, is in need of extra moisture and hydration having been hidden away under thick tights and chunky knits. This lotion is incredibly luxurious, milky, creamy all without being greasy or tacky when on the skin. It absorbs itself with minimal contact leaving behind soft, soothe and supple skin and a delicious coconut scent. At just £4/250ml via Boots this is worth every penny.

Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Hand Cream.

As far as I am concerned you can never have too many tubes of hand cream in your posession. I have three or four on the go at all times, plus a hand scrub. This offering from Palmers smells good enough to it, it is just delightful. Again with that luxurious intensely creamy lotion, this hand cream is fast absorbing and is perfect for hands which are dry and cracked or in need of moisture.  As soon as the cream disappears again your hands are left moisturised and smooth.  At just £2.40/60g via Boots this hand cream is worth every single penny and is perfect for having in your handbag, on your desk or even in your gym bag.

Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Body Cream

If you want something that is more of a lotion and almost the same as the tub of cocoa butter you might be more familair with from Palmer's then this tub of body cream is that.  The richest moisturising product from the range, the cream is incredibly moisturising and almost cocoons the skin as it comes into contact. The difference between this cream and the body lotion is thickness of texture and the time it takes to absorb.  The Lotion absorbs much quicker than the cream, but the cream is a much thicker texture so it does take that bit longer to absorb, both however leave the skin feeling moisturised and soft.  A 125g tub costs just £5.25 from Boots.

Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Body Oil. 

The hero product of the range for me is this body oil, it is just superb. The oil has a light, silky, non-greasy formula which is designed to quench the thirstiest of skin and it doesn't leave behind any greasiness or tackiness on the skin. I have used this a lot on my legs which is where I turn half lizard/half mermaid with scaly legs owing to dryness and from the first application, the dryness is almost eradicated, but you must allow it to fully dry and disappear onto and into your skin before getting dressed as it may stain your clothes. This oil can be used daily as an everyday oil, in the bath or shower. I personally use it after my long hot bath at the weekend as part of my pampering routine. This oils costs just £7/150ml from Boots.

Free from Parabens, Phthalates, Dyes, Mineral Oil, Gluten and Sulfates, this is such a fabulous range of products and one which won't break the bank, it smells simply divine and it leaves your skin looking and feeling amazing! Even Dexter approves!

Magazine Freebies July 2016!

This month see's some absolutely amazing Magazine Freebies, making up for a few months where there has either been none or there is just one or two pretty decent ones, if you follow me on Instagram, I have featured them for this month. The best so far has to come from Elle Magazine and they have a collaboration with Benefit. If you haven't seen or heard by now, Benefit will soon be launching (24th June) a whole new Brow collection, which I have had a sneak peek of and it is pretty fantastic, keep your eye out here for more information. 

That said, in Elle Magazine this month, you can get your hands on one of those brand new products - Good Proof Brow Pencil and it is the product I think I am likely to reach for the most. Goof Proof Brow Pencil features a tip which is angled and pointed, so you can create any kind of finish you like. You can build colour, add definition, fill and shape your brows all with this one pencil. If that isn't enough, there is no need to sharpen this pencil because it is a twist-up pencil.

As you can see it looks stunning in its chrome packaging, but that is not all you get free with Elle.  Are your brows in need of taming? Well also included this month is a card which entitles you to a free Brow Wax at any Benefit Brow Bar at Debenhams and it is valid right up until 31st July!

Also this month:

In Tatler Magazine there is a free pair of sunglasses in a choice of three colours

Red Magazine gives a free luxury Rodial eyeliner duo in black and brown and that is worth a massive £34!

Harper's Bazaar is giving a Balance Me Restore and Replenish Cream worth £15

Marie Claire has a fabulous offer from Elemis with the choice of a Hydra Boost Day Cream or a Hydra Nourish Night Cream both in 15ml tubes.

Instyle is offering a choice of Eyeko freebies in the form of a black mascara, eyeliner or brow gel.

Glamour is offering free make-up from Model Co in the form of a Lipgloss, Eyeliner, Lip liner or Mascara.

What do you think to the current freebies on offer? 

Have you got any of them?

My Purrfect Gift Box - Unique cat lover gift box

Everyone knows I am a crazy cat lady, everyone who buys gifts for the cats usually send gift cards so I can buy them presents.  If you didn't know, I have three cats which regularly feature on my blog and across my social media, so when the opportunity arose to review the My Purrfect Gift Box, it had such an amazing back story that I was delighted to accept.

Kim and Juan Kniveton the founders of My Purrfect Gift Box are dedicated cat lovers, so much so they moved back from the USA to the Isle of Man to set up and run their own idyllic countryside retreat for cats - Boodee Beg Boarding Cattery, something I dream of doing (if I ever win the lottery). With their onsite gift shop not doing as well as they had hoped, Kim and Juan decided to start My Purffect Box and each month they choose to focus on a different cat charity, rescue centre or shelter and highlight the work they do through their social media sites and through information that comes in each box. They then donate 5% of all our profits from that month's box to that chosen charity of the month.

The very first box arrived a few weeks ago and it was designed to reflect the fun and colourful aspects of Spring as well as highlight many handmade items from cat loving artisans across the globe.

The first item in the box was the one my three heard rattling as I carefully opened the box as to not displace anything and it was a toy for them and they absolutely love playing with it, especially hector.  So it is simply feathers on a long wire with a handle that rattles owing to the bell that is attached.  This is a toy Hector loves to play tug-o-war with and yes he is a cat!  

There was also a catnip fish from FreakMEOWt which Dude managed to get hold of and anything that contains catnip, usually has his name written all over it.

There was also the inclusion of Green & Wilds cat niblets in plaice flavour.  They are 100% natural and are packed with proteins, oils and vitamins to build and maintain health and to keep teeth strong. Stimulates growth of bone structure and helps provide a beautiful shiny coat as they are rich in Omega 3 and 6. Heart and blood vessels also benefit from the polyunsaturated fatty acids.

As there was something for the cats, there is a lot more for crazy cat lovers like me:

A print by AmyLyn Birhle which depicts a Siamese cat with its umbrella in a field of flowers and it is such a lovely print that it takes pride of place on my desk at work, but it would make a great gift for a Siamese cat lover.

A cat printed umbrella and this I absolutely adore.  I am forever looking for an umbrella and now I have one which is so bright and colourful and covered in cats, that everyone will see me before I see them. You can find the umbrella right here.

Valerie Hart cute and colourful notecards which have a spring theme to them. Again they have a cat theme and they feature a little beige cat in the garden among the flowers with the saying; "We are all in the same garden". I can never find notecards when I need them, so now I have 8 to choose from.  

These notecards can be found right here on Etsy.

Temporary cat-in-flowers tattoo. I am not one for temporary tattoos, though I do like them, this one is just so pretty and detailed it is hard not to love it and I am actually using it as a bookmark. These tattoos can be found on Etsy right here. 

Finally, the last item in the box is a plantable seeded paper which is shaped like a cat. They have been made from recycled, handmade paper that can be recycled itself in a unique way — by planting it! So now it is planted, I am looking forward to see what it grows! You can find this and other items right here.

What I love about this box is that clearly a lot of thought went into the contents and it is obviously done so with a theme in mind.  Boxes start from £15.95 and there is a choice of three boxes to choose from depending on your budget and then you have a further option as to whether you would like a one off box or a subscription.

So, if like me, you are a crazy cat lady or have a crazy cat friend, this is a perfect little unique gift to give or purchase for yourself as well as do you bit for charity!