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Jurlique Rose Hand and Body Care

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(gifted) This gorgeous new duo from Jurlique has taken pride of place in my bathroom. There is something about a fancy hand wash & hand lotion that makes me feel like a proper adult who has their life together. Jurlique have revamped their hand care products and this duo are in their new beautiful packaging which has a very minimal, elegant feel to it. The bottles compliment each other and their subtle gold touches make them feel extra luxurious, they look fab in my bathroom.

They are both 300ml bottles which are fantastic value and it means they will last you a very long time. Both products have that classic, rich, floral fragrance which is thanks to their signature organic Rose Gallica scent which Jurlique is famous for. This brand is known for their organic roses and even if you usually shy away from rose scented products you have to give Jurlique a try, they have made a classic rose scent feel modern and fresh, it is really beautiful.

Jurlique Softening Hand Wash Rose 300ml*

Your hands are the part of your body which often get forgotten about when it comes to pampering. They get put through the ringer on a daily basis so having a product that isn’t going to be harsh, drying or strip them of moisture is so important. This soap free Jurlique hand wash is gentle and has been formulated to gently cleanse, soften and hydrate skin with its non-drying ingredients. Your hands feel clean, fresh and comfortable after using it and you can smell the beautiful rose aroma on your hands for ages after you have washed them.

This luxurious hand wash contains a special selected blend of natural botanicals and Rosa gallica extracts to cleanse and nurture your precious hands. Free from harsh chemicals, artificial colours and synthetic fragrances its pH-balanced formula leaves your hands feeling clean and refreshed while its delicate Rose fragrance uplifts your senses.

Jurlique Softening Rose Hand Lotion 300ml

Much like the hand wash, the hand lotion comes in a beautiful 300ml bottle in white with lovely gold details which is very fresh looking. The pump makes dispensing your hand lotion so easy and fuss free, I don’t only apply this to my hands, I like to use it right up my arms. The moisturising, lightweight formula means it doesn’t just sit on top of the skin making your hands feel greasy. It absorbs quickly and you can crack on with your day with velvety soft, hydrated hands.

Enriched with pure, natural extracts of Rosa gallica, Calendula and Chamomile this indulgent hand lotion deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin on your hands. Its powerful blend of natural antioxidants restore and protect the skin against environmental aggressors . Its lightweight, non-greasy texture absorbs easily leaving your hands replenished, soft and beautifully scented.

This duo is quite indulgent and luxurious but worth every penny. They’re fantastic quality and Jurlique use natural botanical extracts in all their products, so your hands are getting the very best treatment and you see and feel the difference in your skin after using this duo. Not to mention they are beautiful scented and look very stylish in your kitchen or bathroom (especially if you like that popular minimal Scandi look).

  • This post contains PR samples.

 

Latest in Beauty – The Bloom Box

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Latest In Beauty The Bloom-Box

Latest In Beauty The Bloom-Box

Latest in Beauty – The Bloom Box

Over the years I have ordered quite a few of these Limited Edition Collection Boxes from Latest in Beauty. They’re always so well curated and offer fantastic value and I really like that you don’t have to sign up to a subscription. You just order as and when you like a box and let me tell you they’re quite often hard to resist.

Their ‘The Bloom’ Box is only £20 but the contents are worth £84, that is quite a saving. This box is perfect way to update your beauty routine with some lovely Spring / Summer offerings. This box is described as featuring a bouquet of floral products, from fragrance to face mist, and even some cute floral nail art. #flowerpower

It really does have a great selection of brands and products all with a floral theme – so what can you expect to find in your box,

IZ Beauty of London Gel Effect Nail Polish (colour may vary)

This is a beautiful mint green nail polish, from a brand I have never tried before. It is always exciting to be introduced to new brands. These gel effect nail colours are designed for smooth application with a high gel-like shine with no need for a UV lamp. The patented plasticiser reduces risk of chipping and offers flexibility and a super gloss finish. Launching in over 40 shades in 6ml Mini Bottles.

iZ Beauty of London Deco iT nail decals

Also from iZ Beauty these floral decals are an easy way to make any manicure look cute. Or if like me you’re terrible at nail art, decals are fun alternative and often very inexpensive too.

LOLA Lipgloss

This is a stunning peachy pink and it looks so fresh and pretty on the lips. It has a high-shine finish and feels comfortable on the lips. It contains hydrating Hyaluronic Acid which works in combination with an active vitamin complex to help condition lips and give a plumped appearance. This is going straight in my handbag.

The Bloom Box from Latest in Beauty

THE BODY SHOP British Rose Body Butter

This is the perfect size for taking away on holiday. I adore The Body Shop Body Butters because they leave my skin so soft and nourished. This Instant Glow formula has a pearlescent finish that helps skin look glowing and healthy. So not only will your skin smell incredible but is is going to be nourished and look super healthy.

Una Brennan Superfacialist Rose Hydrate Calming Creamy Cleanser

I love everything from the Una Brennan range and I think this cleanser is a great introduction for people that have never tried this brand. It is extremely gentle and will suit most skin types. It is formulated with moisturising Shea and Cocoa butters plus Pro Vitamin B5 so it won’t leave your skin feeling greasy. Cleansing your face with this creamy rose cleanser will feel pampering and luxurious.

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist

I’ve spoken about this face mist so many times on my blog and think it is a fantastic product for the warmer months. This product is calming, hydrating and so refreshing, which is why I always travel with one of these mini bottles. This is one of Jurlique’s international best selling products and once you have used it you will see why.

Argan+ Moroccan Rose Super Repair Hand & Nail Cream

This is another new brand for me and I am one of those people that needs a hand cream with them at all times, so I can never have too many tubes. This Argan+ one sounds very luxurious and I am excited to give it a go.

The Bloom LIB Beauty Box

Miller Harris Rose Silence

I am so excited to see this travel friendly version of my favourite perfume included in this box. I adore this fresh rose scent and I can’t describe to you just how beautiful this perfume is. Miller Harris describe it as ‘fruity, flirty, and floral, Rose Silence is a breath of fresh air on a bright summer’s day’ and I have to say they sum it up perfectly. It is a modern rose scent and I always get compliments when I wear it.

Caudalie VineActiv Energizing and Smoothing Eye Cream

Another brand I am thrilled to see in this box, Caudalie skincare is luxurious and I have always found it very effective. Eye cream is often a product people overlook from their skincare routine but when you discover that perfect one you realise the difference they can make. This one from Caudalie is ‘designed to help your skin combat the effects of your hectic lifestyle, this gentle, smoothing eye cream visibly alleviates dark circles and energises the eye area’ It is gentle, lightweight and wears well under makeup.

The Vintage Cosmetic Company Duo Pencil Sharpener

A pencil sharpener is always a handy beauty tool to have and I love that this duo version is hot pink with white polka dots – who said tools can’t be cute too. A duo version is ideal too because we need to be able to sharpen all our beauty crayons and pencils!

Bloom & Wild Voucher

Last but not least Bloom & Wild are offering £10 off fresh flowers, delivered directly through your letterbox. So why not treat yourself to a Spring bouquet!

So you’re getting one jam packed beauty worth over £84 for only £20. Remember this is a limited edition box and when it is gone it’s gone. Get your box here >> Latest in Beauty  The Bloom Box

  • This beauty box was kindly sent to me for review but all words and views are 100% my own.

Jurlique Activating Water Essence

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Jurlique Activating Water Essence

Jurlique Activating Water Essence

We are seeing Asian beauty influences in so many products being released by Western brands, only last week I blogged about the latest Lancome Cushion Makeup and it seems that the latest trend to hit our skincare routines is the Essence. I had to do a little background reading on just what exactly an Essence was and how best to use it in my skincare regime.

I thought I had a pretty rigorous regime and didn’t realise that there was room for one more step, a step that the Asian market have deemed to be one of the most important. So an Essence is not a toner, nope its used after both cleansing and toning, it can replenish moisture, balance skins PH levels and help skin look glowing. You use your hands to pat the product into your skin and let the rich, nourishing ingredients work their magic. One of the latest to hit the market is the Activating Water Essence from Australian skincare brand Jurlique & I have been putting it to the test.

Jurlique Activating Water Essence* £40

I thought adding another step to my skincare routine would be pointless and even more time consuming but I have to say this extra step has become one of my favourites. The action of patting the product into my skin is quite relaxing and my skin has felt a lot better too since introducing this. This product activates your skin in 3 ways

  1. Hydrates – Delivers continuous hydration and lasting moisture
  2. Conditions – Smooths skin to provide a soft, supple complexion
  3. Revitalise – Revitalises and re-energises for healthy-looking skin

New Jurlique Skincare Release 2016

At the centre of its highly concentrated formula is their star ingredient – Marshmallow Root Extract, which is great at deeply hydrating skin and improving its ability to retain moisture. So what is it about Marshmallow Root that makes it such a good skincare ingredient,

Marshmallow Root Extract has been used throughout history as a healing treatment, it has anti inflammatory properties, its gentle and soothing on the skin whilst also being a natural hydrator.

The Marshmallow Root’s ability to attract and retain water allows it to provide lasting hydration to the skin. It forms a protective barrier that helps rebalance dry skin and prevent moisture loss to leave skin feeling soft and smooth.

Along side the Marshmallow Root there are also quite a few other natural ingredients including,

  • Neem – Conditions and soothes
  • Lavender – Hydrates and calms
  • Rosemary – Invigorates and restores
  • Horsetail – Hydrates and balances
  • Witch Hazel – Clarifies and firms
  • Nettle – Rebalances and refreshes
  • Peach Leaf – Revitalises, regenerates and protects

Since using this my skin doesn’t look as fatigued or dull and it has been really good at reducing the redness in my cheeks. I am pretty pleased to have this step in my routine and can see why it is so popular. This bottle is going to last ages, you only need to splash a few drops into your hands and because it is so fluid a little goes a long way.

Let me know if you already have this step in your routine & if you’re a fan of any other Korean / Japanese beauty regimes or products.

*PR Sample

Jurlique Balancing Essentials Gift Set

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Jurlique Gift Set #UnwrapJurlique

Jurlique Gift Set #UnwrapJurlique

This year Jurlique have released some lovely Limited Edition Gift Sets for Christmas, they look luxurious and utterly beautiful. I think if you’re buying a gift for someone that loves skincare Jurlique is a wonderful brand to either introduce them too or add to their collection.

I have been enjoying their Balancing Essentials Gift Set – the gift set comes beautifully packaged in a lovely festive red sleeve that slips off to reveal a beautiful gift box. The box is wood effect & is of great quality, its a box that you will be able to reuse and keep your treasures in. I know I will be keeping mine, its too pretty not too.

This set comes with 3 full sized products that will help keep your skin smooth, soft and hydrated. This set isn’t targeted at a specific age range which I like so its the perfect set to buy for anyone. The products are gentle and would be suited to almost all skin types.

#UnwrapJurlique

Jurlique Balancing Day Care Cream 40ml

I have used quite a few Jurlique products but this one was new to me and there hasn’t been a day this past month that I haven’t reached for it. This is a really nice lightweight cream, it feels comfortable on the skin and not at all greasy. This for me has been a really good moisturiser for these colder months because its lightweight but leaves my skin incredibly hydrated even around my nose which tends to get really dry and flakey. It also helps smooth skin, improve elasticity. It contains some lovely ingredients,

  • Calendula and chamomile to soothe and combat dryness
  • Marshmallow, avocado, safflower, jojoba, shea butter, macadamia and evening primrose oil all work to hydrate and prevent the loss of moisture
  • Green tea, grapeseed, turmeric, vitamin A & E all provide antioxidant properties to the skin

So its bursting with skin benefits and its also formulated to protect your skin from environmental aggressors which is becoming more and more important especially if you live in more of a built up area. Oh and scent is always important to me and this cream has a slight floral scent which I find relaxing.

Jurlique balancing essentials gift set

Jurlique Balancing Foaming Cleanser 200ml

I used this a couple of years ago when I was getting some redness in my cheeks and I remember it being very gentle so its nice to have this back in my skincare routine. I tend to use it in the evening because its its so good at breaking down makeup and dirt leaving skin clean, radiant and feeling soft. It has a gel like texture and is easy to massage into the skin. It leaves behind to greasy residue and your skin isn’t left with that tight stripped feeling. It cleans without removing all your moisture.

  • Rosehip Oil helps restore skin radiance
  • Ginseng Root helps firm the skin
  • Vitamins C & E and Ginkgo Biloba help to protect and restore skin
  • Marshmallow intensely hydrates, softens and soothes

It smells lovely and makes me feel like I am in a Spa. A little product goes a long way too so don’t use too much.

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist 50ml

I was so happy to see this face mist in this set, I have spoken about this so many times on my blog and would name it in my top 5 skincare products. I just love it. Its such a refreshing face mist, I love how it stops my skin from drying out and the rose scent is very uplifting and calming. A few spritz of this leaves my skin feeling soft, soothed and hydrated. You can use it on top of your makeup without unsettling it and it just keeps your skin nourished and feeling fresh. Its easy to see why its one of Jurlique’s bestsellers!

  • Marshmallow and glycerin help prevent moisture loss and intensely hydrate and soften the skin.
  • Rose and Aloe Vera soften, soothe and calm the skin.
  • Grapefruit Seed provides antioxidant protection.

You can use it when you travel to keep skin fresh and hydrated, at your desk to refresh your skin, on top of your makeup and I also spray it before I use a face mask. There are so many uses for this face mist and I always have a bottle open and on my desk!

Jurlique Balancing Essentials

The Balancing Essentials Gift Set £59 is the perfect Christmas gift and as I said it comes beautifully packaged with 3 lovely Jurlique skincare essentials. What a treat it would be to get this under the tree this year!

If you want more gift inspiration make sure you take a look at Jurlique’s Christmas Shop they have so many limited edition sets for sale & there is a gift to suit everyone. Let me know if anything catches your eye.