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I tested Chanel Le Jour, La Nuit, Le Weekend last year and was very impressed with it as a skin care regime. The thought behind it is that your skin needs different things at different times – the key product is Le Weekend as it has a boost of glycolic (high tolerance) that wouldn’t be tolerable every day, so it’s a ‘refresh’ for the weekend only. How much of the ‘resynchronization of natural rhythms’ I’m buying, I’m not sure, but it did perk my skin up, there’s no doubt of that.

The three products within the trio, at full size, are a massive £60 each but the travel set is £60 for the three which means that you can trial the system without the huge outlay. I’m aware that £60 is a lot of money but when I posted about the full size products, I got a lot of emails and comments, which is why I’m flagging up the travel set now. I really struggle to recommend a skin care routine that’s going to cost you £180 as a ‘must have’ but everyone’s budgets are different, and I did feel it made a difference in texture, radiance and plumping when I tried it myself. I’d love to get a BBB Chanel Beauty Box out there because this is exactly the kind of thing that I think you need to try first before you commit – I have asked them! Let’s just say they didn’t bite my arm off at the opportunity ;-)).

Chanel Le Jour, La Nuit, Le Weekend Travel Set is a limited edition and launches on 6th June.

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Wood Sage & Sea Salt

I was so sure I wouldn’t like this fragrance! But, as it turns out Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt is a new favourite. I don’t like green, herby scents because I always think they are best left in the kitchen – I didn’t like Lime, Basil & Mandarin very much at all so I’m wary of any fragrance that has a herb as a headline.

However, the inspiration for Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt is a windswept shore and woody earth (there’s loads more but my eyes are rolling) and I can really get that from this. It’s got that fresh air ozonic, mineral scent and gentle, green florals. It’s not, to my nose, herby at all and I pick up woody-floral notes even though there aren’t any flowers in the composition that I can see.

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt settled into my skin very quickly – so there isn’t a lot of difference to the scent I sprayed over three hours ago. It stays pretty much as it arrives, after the alcohol disappears. I think if you want a scent that isn’t typical and sends you back to in time to a British summer beach and all the memory bank triggers this might have, it’s a beautiful autumn fragrance that will remind you of so many good things.

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt launches in September from £40 for a 30ml cologne.

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Moss. Modern.Organic.Sacred.Skincare.

Moss is definitely a brand that has been at the top of my radar for well over six months now. You may remember back in September I posted an interview with Celestyna the creator giving you an in-depth look at this innovative line. Since then I’ve made two orders and have loved every single thing I’ve tried.

Whilst skincare takes time to review and form a real opinion on, I thought I would write up a post on the Bacio Di Miele lip balm today as I’m quite smitten with it and have been applying it morning, noon and night for nearly two months.

Described as a ‘couture lip healing treatment’ Bacio Di Miele is a rich, buttery balm that instantly soothes and softens dry, chapped lips. I’ve used countless lip balms, but never one like this. The unique ingredients come together to create a balm that is creamy feeling and extremely long lasting, but not at all sticky or tacky.
You know those lip balms that you apply to your poor peeling, chapped lips and they just sort of sit there, offering little comfort whilst the skin peels off your lips? yuck. BDM is totally different, it’s instantly softening, even flaky patches disappear, appearing healed in just a few seconds.

Muru Muru butter, Kokum butter, honey and extra virgin olive oil infused with marshmallow, rose, calendula and more all combine to make this special pink toned balm to heal, soothe and protect. The result is a lip balm that smells like lemon and chocolate, feels like silk and tastes slightly sweet.

After two months of use, I’ve used about a quarter of the balm which is pretty good going because I really do use this every single day. Sometimes I slather it on and sometimes I apply just a thin layer but it keeps my lips in tip top condition regardless. I bought mine during a sale and got it for about $19 I think, and it’s current price is $28. Not at all cheap for a lip treatment (it really is no regular lip balm and definitely earns it’s title as a lip healing treatment) but I think it’s really worth it. It makes sense to use a good treatment to take care of our lips when we apply such expensive lipsticks, right??

I’m in a fortunate position to be sent lots of beauty products to try these days, and thankfully I’m not in my teens anymore spending £15-20 a week in Boots. So when I do really want to try something luxe once every couple of months I don’t feel so bad splurging. My boyfriend spends £50 a time on a new game for his xbox near enough once a month, so why can’t I buy nice things for my face?! 😉 *pats self on back for totally justifying spending on beauty*

I’m back on the dry body oils for that sexy, summer sheen sans grease. When it’s hot and sticky, there’s nothing worse than being coated in a thick oil – it makes you feel like you’re basted and ready for the oven! An unctuous, nourishing body oil is great when the weather’s cooler – you really get a good massage going and it’s wonderful for giving your skin a silky feel – but on those balmy summer nights when you’re floating about in your kaftan (yes, I like to imagine that everyone lives in Ibiza and/or on the set of Absolutely Fabulous) a light spritz of something easily absorbed and beautifully fragrant is preferable.

I’ve been indulging in a bit of Bois d’Orange Huile Sublime, which has a sexy orange blossom scent and a nourishing feel. In fact I’ve photographed the wrong thing above, that’s Roger & Gallet’s water spray fragrance with added gold flecks, but equally lovely! The Huile Sublime is £21.65 – smells and feels far more decadent than the price would have you believe.

I once described Aurelia’s Dry Body Oil as being “Best in Show”  and I still don’t think I’ve found another one that quite compares. It’s dry (hence the name) but feels as deep-down moisturising as a proper, massage-it-in-all-evening sort of oil. Really very, very hydrating and with the most beautiful neroli, rose and mandarin scent. A true treat. It’s £48 at Cult Beauty.

L’Occitane’s Almond Supple Skin Oil became a favourite of mine post-pregnancy, though I still haven’t managed to write a proper post about it. I actually stole a whole bottle from my Mum’s bathroom when I lived with her for a month after the baby was born (our house was still being renovated – goodness, I do not miss those house-less days). I only intended to use it once and then sneak it back onto the shelf, but it turned out to be quite addictive, both scent-wise and in terms of what it did to my skin! “Supple” is about right – silky and smooth, too. You can find it online – it’s £34.

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