Malin + Goetz Meadowfoam Oil Balm
[sample] Do-it-all balms had their moment and then went quiet for a while but it looks like they’re coming back because this is the first of several new iterations I’ve…
Rituals Shower Flower
[affiliate] I haven’t seen anything from Rituals in an age – I can’t even remember the last time but it does seem that the brand is ever expanding in the…
Crabtree & Evelyn New Look
[sample] I am saying ‘new look’ because I’ve been out of touch with the brand for so long that it’s new to me and I’m not sure when this transformation…
Scottish Fine Soaps Metallic Twist
[samples] Everyone I know has a small Christmas secret stash for those last minute ‘surprise’ gifts that invariably arrive. These beautifully wrapped soaps fit right into that category (and at…
Aromatherapy Associates Christmas
[affiliate/samples] As an avid user of this brand, I’m always interested to see what their seasonal offerings look like. I’m pleased to see that there are value sets (more if…
Scentered De-Stress Body Wash & Lotion
[sample] This is impressive if you’re shopping mindfully this year – the complete set is 100% recycled with the bottles made from previously used packaging. The exterior box, obviously, can…
Dr Hauschka Shower Cream
[productsample/affiliate] I’m starting Tuesday with a treat-to-self – I somehow got very sucked in to Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a consumer and while I’m pleased with my bargains…
Soap & Glory Body Bars
[affiliatelink/samples] Anyone with a stocking to fill will be happy with this find, I think. Soap & Glory has put argan oil at the heart of these bars – each…
Kiss The Moon Soap & Dish
[sample] I like Kiss The Moon essential oil soaps – they’re always particularly soft and tactile in the lather and generous in aromatherapy fragrance. The soaps are traditionally made –…
L’Occitane Christmas 2019
[samples/affiliate] Mostly, we buy with our eyes before we even get our credit cards out – a brand’s choice of packaging is so important. Brands calibrate how much seasonal packaging…
Neal’s Yard Remedies Refillables
[productsample] Refillable is a beauty buzz word right now, largely being led by brands that are operating best practice low environmental impact policies in the first place. So perhaps it’s…
Sunday Rain Time Out Bubble Bath
[affiliate] Sunday was interesting – I broke a tooth (front-side one!) on Friday and my friend Uchenna very kindly put it back together for me on Sunday (yes, she’s a…
Sol de Janeiro Carnaval Getaway Set
[productsample/affiliate] I thought I’d kick off the week with something bright and fun – not a hint of winter in sight in this Carnaval set from Sol de Janeiro. I’m…
Rabot 1745 Avocado & Sour Orange Hand Scrub 1
[productsample] I can’t believe I forgot, when I posted about this brand last week, to include my favourite product from the range I was sent. So, a quick review for…
Dr Botanicals Lemon Superfood Rescue Balm
[productsample/affiliate] This is something I tried at the Indi Beauty Expo last week and I’ve kept on trying it ever since. It’s got a very lemony scent but in more…
