Holding down my skirt as I walked so it didn’t ride up and flash my knickers became so much of a skill it should’ve really been noted on my CV. Looking back at the fashion choices I made in my…
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It has taken me a little longer than most to warm to the Beauty Pie concept, purely because I don’t really enjoy being restricted but in a world of fast consumerism, it has to be said that Beauty Pie’s monthly spending cap is somewhat light years ahead. It could be argued that such set up, encourages those amongst us who are a little more frivolous to perhaps shop with a more considered attitude. Over the last few months I have been more than dabbling with various Beauty Pie selections but the one that gained the most traction over on Instagram has to be the fairly new Beauty Pie Love Eau de Parfum. As soon as I shared a quick story about the recently available scent my inbox pinged pretty wildly with lots of questions and the odd pairing recommendation (Jo Malone Red Roses seemed to come out on top) or two much to my delight.
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Beauty Pie Love Eau de Parfum is a soft, fruity (and juicy at that), floral and flirts between seductive and playful in each spray – if Valentines Day was a scent, it would be this. It has all the body and flair of an expensive eau de parfum at a discounted cost without compromising on wear time, style nor fragrance notes for that matter.
As you may be away Beauty Pie is a members only club, meaning you do have to sign up and pay for the benefits, how long and how much you pay is however entirely up to you (well to some extent as it is a tier system). I’ve openly said before that I am not quite sure how Beauty Pie tally up their “typical prices” and often feel that they are exaggerated; for instance Beauty Pie Love Eau de Parfum is listed at £125 but £16.60 for members, take into consideration that a 100ml bottle of Jo Malone Cologne retails for £98 and you can understand why eyebrows and questions are often raised. None the less at £16.60 for a huge and frankly delectable bottle of scent is nothing short of a bargain, regardless of how you do the equation.
Rather rightly, Beauty Pie describe their new launched Love Eau de Parfum as having the capabilities to be “your new favourite ‘daily’ fragrance” and as it ticks so many boxes (uplifting, light yet makes a statement), I’d have to agree. The fragrance triangle (or note pyramid) is rather interesting: top – Calabria Bergamot, Pink Rhubarb, Quince; middle – Black Orchid, Apricot Nectar, Honeysuckle, Muguet and at the base – Golden amber, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Musk.
What I like about Beauty Pie Love Eau de Parfum is that it is a grower, on first wear I wasn’t entirely convinced of its merit and yet slowly but surely, I have fallen for its gentle charm. Love is fresh yet cosy, familiar yet uplifting (almost akin to line dried laundry on a Spring day) and easy to wear – really you couldn’t ask for much more from a scent that has been created to slot nicely into your daily routine.
Beauty Pie Love Eau de Parfum £16.60/100ml (as part of subscription) – link.
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Take a long hard look at your skincare routine and ask yourself is anything missing? You may be tempted to say no and I’d agree but only if you are already making the most of a bottle of essence. So let me rephrase that, does your skincare routine include the crucial step of essence? Perhaps more importantly have you tried Jurlique Activating Water Essence.
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As the winter weather steadily worsens and we find ourselves engulfed by skin drying, artificial heat you may be tempted to slather on more moisturiser than usual. Now I’m not for one moment saying that is a misstep but it can be expensive and if your skin doesn’t absorb it, then it can be an irritant resulting in blemishes. This time around, swap in a gentle yet moisture retaining essence and banish dull, dry and un-cared skin once and for all.
The beauty of Jurlique Activating Water Essence (and generally speaking most skincare items of this nature) is that it is so easy yet beneficial to use. After cleansing and toning (but before moisturising), simply pour a few drops of the essence into your palms, warm and gently press into your face and décolletage. There’s no need for cotton pads nor anything else to make the most of Jurlique Activating Water Essence, making it a great addition to a zero waste routine and of course for travel too.
Jurlique Activating Water Essence contains Marshmallow Root Extract – this has a high percentage of thick, syrup-like liquid called mucilage, which has intensive hydrating, softening and balancing properties, all of which are great for re-balancing and deeply hydrating the skin without the need for heavier and dare I say oily based textures. This essence is free from all artificial colours, fragrances, parabens and sulphates. As an added bonus the Jurlique Activating Water Essence can act as a barrier to help protect dry skin and can be used in conjunction with both your morning and evening skincare routine.
So I’ll ask you again is your skincare routine missing anything?
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-Sponsored Content – The older I become the more I have come to appreciate two things: a good skincare routine and supplements. As someone who doesn’t live the most healthiest of lifestyles (think too much sugar and not enough sleep opposed to heavy nights out), I need all the help I can get and yet there isn’t too many brands that cater to both my needs. Think about it, for the best skin possible we need a great combination of topical products and a diet full of healthy nutrients. With Lumity you get the best of both worlds; a nourishing facial oil to moisturise and treat and expertly constructed supplements so you can take care of all your skin needs inside and out without any fuss.
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We are all so quick to turn to various lotions and potions, which don’t get me wrong are wonderful but if you are lacking in key nutrients it could all be counterproductive – a little like exercising simply to burn off junk food. I’m sure we all have the best intentions to eat our 5-a-day but sometimes that is easier said than done. So with that in mind, isn’t it time we all stepped up our routines and demand more from food supplements?
With the above in mind, let me be the one to introduce you to the Lumity Morning and Night Supplements, a concoction so wonderful that they are constantly sold out and praised by beauty editors globally (and Sienna Miller no less). In a world of supplements it is tricky to know who to trust or where to even begin but the beauty of the Lumity Morning and Night Supplements take the fuss out of protecting your skin from the inside. As you can see this is a two-step programme with one blend for day and another for evening – the idea being we need different nutrients and vitamins at different times of the day. Each supplement features high-quality omegas, minerals, vitamins along with essential nutrients for numerous benefit such as firmer, youthful-looking skin; stronger, glossier hair and added nail strength. If that is not enough they can help to boost energy, brain function and vitality levels – great for this time of the year when some of us can be affected by the long and darker days. If that is not enough, with continued use they can reduce oxidative stress, which in turn can help you look more youthful for longer. The beauty of the Lumity Morning and Night Supplement programme is that everything you could possibly need to treat your hair, skin, health is all provided in one capsule, saving you time and money!
Lumity Skin Nutrients Facial Oil is often referred to as liquid gold by those in the know as it is a multi-tasking skin treat that contains no less than 32 of nature’s most powerful botanicals, free from synthetic ingredients to balance, moisturise and soothe the complexion in one quick step.
Lumity are also one of the few brands that are really striving to make a difference in the beauty world with absolute, ingredient clarity of what goes into each product and a brilliant stance on sustainability using reusable glass bottles, refill pouches that are plastic free and fully recyclable outer packaging. They fully aim to reduce, reuse, recycle and refill as much as possible so you can protect your skin and the planet!
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– Sponsored Content – Sustainability has rightly become an important factor in many everyday choices, from avoiding single use plastics, products and in general excessive packaging, which is what first drew my attention to the brand ThisIsSilk.
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Yes at £24.99 for a pack of three, the ThisIsSilk, Silk Cleansing Cloths are slightly more expensive than standard face cloths but this is for good reason; each cloth is constructed from 100% un-dyed silk and as such features all the added benefits of Silk amino acids. To the touch, ThisIsSilk, Silk Cleansing Cloths don’t feel out of the ordinary but due to the unique weave of the Silk, it gently exfoliates, conditions and smooths the complexion in one quick step. This is all without switching what skincare products you currently use nor any real added effort on your part. Rather interestingly Silk has been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and speed up the rate of cellular regeneration when used in such manner. If that is not enough to tempt you to switch to ThisIsSilk, Silk Cleansing Cloths the fact that they are also entirely biodegradable could be the factor that sways you?
As mentioned above, you simply use the ThisIsSilk, Silk Cleansing Cloths as you would any other facial cloth of this nature. For me this typically involves pairing with a balm cleanser; I simply apply my cleanser as normal, dampen my ThisIsSilk, Silk Cleansing Cloth and remove by gently wiping and buffing off the now emulsified cleanser. After a few uses I have noticed that my skin is softer to the touch and despite being into the colder months, I have yet to suffer from a dried out and dull complexion which I have to put this down to switching to ThisIsSilk, Silk Cleansing Cloths as I have changed absolutely nothing else. Perhaps a weird claim but I also find that when using my ThisIsSilk, Silk Cleansing Cloth in the morning, any pillow creases in my face are so much quicker to plump back out?
Sure the ThisIsSilk, Silk Cleansing Cloths are expensive but as they are something you can use over and over again, not to mention all the additional benefits that a traditional cloth cannot offer and of course they are kind to the planet.
ThisIsSilk, Silk Cleansing Cloths £24.99 – link
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