Organic Beauty | Conscious Skincare | Make Up Melt, Sweet Orange & Frangipani Body Butter and Hydrolat Tea Tree review

As a beauty blogger and a self-confessed skincare addict, I'm constantly bombarded with emails about the 'latest must-have'. Whether it's a trend or a new product, my inbox is always full of everything that's 'new, new, new!'. So it's been a pleasant change to sit back and revisit some old green beauty favourites from Conscious Skincare instead.

I was first introduced to Conscious Skincare around ten years ago when I featured one of the brand's body butters in a post called 'Cold Weather Proofing the Beauty Routine'. Since then, I have used their products sporadically over the years and recommended certain items to friends and family who are into natural skincare.

For those new to Conscious Skincare, they are an established indie organic, vegan, and natural skincare company based in Wales. All of their products are cruelty-free, lovingly handmade, produced in small fresh batches, and packaged as eco-friendly and plastic-free as possible. 

Below you'll discover three of the brand's bestsellers; Make Up Melt, Sweet Orange & Frangipani Body Butter, and Hydrolat Tea Tree.

Conscious Skincare Make Up Melt* (100ml, £16 with pump, link)

Made with just five natural and organic ingredients, Make Up Melt is an award-winning makeup remover that's wonderfully simple, but very effective. Composed of a blend of cold-pressed Sesame and Castor Oils, this product quite literally breaks down and 'melts' away all traces of makeup, leaving your skin perfectly clean and nourished without feeling stripped. The addition of Rosemary, Eucalyptus, and Myrtle essential oils have each been carefully chosen for their natural benefits. Rosemary helps to rejuvenate the skin, Eucalyptus is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory and Myrtle has some impressive balancing and astringent qualities.

How to use: I apply a pump's worth to a reusable cotton pad and gently wipe it across my face. For stubborn waterproof mascara/liquid eyeliner, I'll hold the pad over closed eyes for a minute or so to allow the oil to fully dissolve the waterproof formula. After that, I rinse my face with warm water and follow up with my regular evening skincare routine.

For those wanting an entirely plastic-free option, you can purchase the Makeup Melt without a pump for £15, and there are also makeup pad bundles and refills available.

Conscious Skincare Sweet Orange & Frangipani Body Butter* (250ml, £15, link)

Dry skin will simply adore Conscious Skincare's Body Butters which come in three different formulas; two fragranced and one fragrance-free. Packed full of nature's best nourishing and hydrating ingredients such as Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin E, and fairtrade Cocoa Butter, this version I have is also beautifully fragranced with uplifting Sweet Orange, Sandalwood, and heady Frangipani essential oils. The water-free formula means there are no additives or preservatives either.

What I love the most about this body butter is how intensely thick and rich the texture is, yet it melts and sinks into the skin easily once you massage it in. If you're yearning for baby-soft, silky skin, this is the body butter for you.

Conscious Skincare Organic Hydrolat Tea Tree* (100ml, £13 with pump, link)

As we move into the warmer months of the year, my combination skin always gets a bit more oily so I've been looking forward to trying out this tea tree toner which is especially suited to oily and blemish-prone skin types. A properly pure and natural product, this hydrolat contains just 100% organic tea tree water and that's it - nice and simple! 

You can use this in your skincare routine morning and/or night depending on your skin type, and it's recommended to use it on freshly cleansed skin for the best results. Tea Tree is famed for its natural antibacterial and antiseptic properties which help to keep your complexion toned and clear, so if you've been struggling with breakouts, definitely give it a try.

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July Empties: Products I've Used Up

Can you believe how quickly this year is flying by?! It's already time for another Empties post! Here's everything that I've used up recently and whether I'll be repurchasing them again or not.

This Works Deep Sleep Night Oil

With so many restless nights due to the recent heatwave, I've been using my arsenal of sleep-inducing aromatherapy products to help and I'm a big fan of the This Works Deep Sleep range. This 100% natural body oil smells heavenly, makes my skin silky soft and is perfect to slather on after a bath. Repurchase? Yes.

Conscious Skincare Cypress and Sage Organic Shampoo & Conditioner*

This SLS-free duo has been keeping my hair happy over the past couple of months (I only properly wash my hair once or twice a week), but I've started to feel like it's time for a change as I'm no longer getting the super shiny finish that I originally did when I started using them. Repurchase? Might do in the future. 

Antipodes Immortal SPF 15 Face & Body Moisturiser*

I've mainly been using this as my daily facial SPF and have had no problems with breakouts or anything like that. It does take a while to sink into the skin, but I appreciate its moisturising properties as some sunscreens can feel a bit drying. Repurchase? I've gone back to using one from Aveda as it has a higher SPF, but I may return to this for Winter/Spring when the UV levels drop.

Herbfarmacy Rose & Echinacea Toner

Pretty sure that this is my second or third bottle and I still love it! It's such a refreshing toner and great for sensitive skin as it's so soothing. My top tip for using it in Summer is to pop it into the fridge and liberally spritz all over when it's hot outside - pure bliss! Repurchase? Yes.

Ayurvana Shatavari & Aloe Vera Body Gel*

This is an amazing after-sun gel that feels super cooling and helps to heal irritated/sore skin. A little certainly goes a long way as I was pleasantly surprised by how long it's lasted. Repurchase? I'm testing out a bunch of after-sun products for a feature at the moment, but I'd definitely pick this up again.

LUSH Bubbly Shower Gel

Anyone else still using up their Christmas stash of Lush goodies?! I love the uplifting fruitness of Bubbly, it really does smell amazing and is perfect for those early morning showers. Repurchase? Sadly it's LE -let's hope it comes back this Christmas!

Antipodes Divine Face Oil*

Another firm favourite of mine and one that I've recommended many times on here. It's great for a lot of skin types including dry and sensitive, however, I've been recently finding it a little too rich for my oilier skin now that it's Summertime. Repurchase? Will do later in the year.  

Neal's Yard Remedies Bee Lovely Hand Cream

You can tell how much I love this because I just had to cut it into two to get out every last bit! This is such a gorgeous hand cream in both texture and fragrance (the scent is incredible), and it's a real pampering treat for dry hands. Repurchase? Definitely.

BON Liquid Gold Pure Tissue Oil*

BON's Liquid Gold is brilliant for so many different things as it's a basic blend of mostly Avocado, Grapeseed and Rosehip Oils. I've enjoyed using it for facial and body massages, as well as rubbing it into stretch marks and old acne scars to help lighten them up and improve the overall texture of the skin. Repurchase? Yes.

Westlab Reviving Salt Body Scrub & Bath Soak*

It's been way too hot for baths lately so I've been using this up as a body scrub in the shower. It's perfect to use before applying fake tan, plus it smells amazing! Repurchase? Will do once I've finished off some other body scrubs that I've got on the go.

Sister & Co Coconut Oil*

You know those memes about putting coconut oil on everything to make it better? Well, I'd say they're 99% true! I always have a jar of coconut oil in my bathroom as I use it to shave my legs, moisturise my body, remove makeup, as an intensive hair conditioning treatment etc, in fact, if I wasn't a beauty blogger, I would probably just use coconut oil for most things! This one's 100% pure, cold-pressed, raw and organic. Repurchase? I've picked up the KIKI Health one as it was cheaper, but I'd get this again if I saw it on offer.

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June Empties: Products I've Used Up

A little later than usual but here are my June Empties! I've managed to use up another bunch of products and there are some firm favourites in this particular pile, so let's jump right in!

Barefoot SOS Soothing Face & Body Wash*

If you have dry, sensitive and/or eczema-prone skin, Barefoot SOS is a really great natural skincare brand to look into. This Body Wash is 98% natural, SLS-free and is something that I always reach for when my skin is playing up because it's so gentle. Feels like a light creamy body wash and has a delicate fresh scent. Repurchase? Yes.

Madara Brightening AHA Peel Mask

One of my faves and I highly recommend it to those who are looking for an effective AHA-based exfoliator. Does a brilliant job and always makes my skin look brighter and better after every application. Repurchase? Already have a full size.

Bia Beauty Lemon Myrtle Hand Cream*

This is a beautiful hand cream that smells like lemon sherbert! It has a wonderfully rich texture, but it's not too thick consistency-wise and absorbs into the skin easily without any greasy/sticking feeling. I loved using this before bed. Repurchase? Will do once I've used up some other hand creams.

Leonor Greyl L'Huile de Leonor Greyl*

As my hair is naturally dry, I like to use a deep conditioning treatment at least once a week to keep it hydrated, and L'Huile de Leonor Greyl is one of those cult French beauty products that just works wonders. You only need to use a tiny amount of the oil treatment and apply it an hour or so before shampooing. I'll often leave it on overnight for the best results and I absolutely love the fragrance! Repurchase? Yes.

Conscious Skincare Amyris & Vetiver Organic Body Lotion*

Another product that I fell in love with the scent of was this Amyris & Vetiver Organic Body Lotion from Conscious Skincare - it smells so wonderfully uplifting and comforting. It has a light lotion formula that requires a bit of effort to rub into the skin as it doesn't absorb immediately, but once it does, it's perfect for dry skin. Repurchase? I have too many body lotions open at the moment to justify buying anything new, but I'll definitely consider picking this up again in the future.

REN Flash Hydro-Boost*

Hydro-Boost is an amazing hydrating facial serum that you add a little water to in order to 'activate' it, so I mostly used this in the mornings and it made my skin feel really lovely and plumped up. Great as a base underneath makeup, so much so, that I rarely reached for a primer when I was using this. Repurchase? Yes.

CV Skinlabs Calming Moisture

This is one of the best natural eczema creams that I've ever used, which is really annoying as it's quite expensive and difficult to get hold of in the UK (it's quite a niche US brand). A friend picked up some samples for me when she was in New York last year, but this is sadly the last one! Repurchase? Not unless I can get it for the price in dollars.

ESSE Body Oil*

I'm a big fan of the organic, probiotic skincare brand ESSE and this Body Oil was such a pampering delight to use! It's rich and nourishing, but not greasy and smells incredible. The only downside is that it comes with a hefty price tag and given that's it's only a 100ml bottle, it doesn't last very long at all. Repurchase? Sadly not, it's just too expensive.

Beauty Pro Rejuvenating Collagen Mask

Received this a while ago in a beauty subscription box and I was very surprised by how much I liked it. It's infused with Green Tea extract and has a targeted anti-ageing formula which also balances oily t-zones and hydrates drier areas, so it's perfect for combination skin like mine. Left my face feeling balanced, plumped up and super soft - win win! Repurchase? Yes.

Geo Mitchell Relax Naturally Bath Salts*

Despite featuring a combination of Epsom and Dead Sea Salts as well as essential oils such as Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary and Peppermint, I was very disappointed by these because they just didn't have any scent when they were dissolved into the bath. Repurchase? No.

Organii SPF 50 Sun Milk

This sunscreen has a thin and milky consistency, but once you apply it, it comes across as quite thick which is a bit odd! It leaves a white cast and is on the greasy side, so I wouldn't recommend it as a facial SPF, but for the body, it would be ideal if you're looking for a more natural, higher protection sunscreen. Repurchase? Not sure.

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Christmas Gift Guide 2017: Budget Friendly Green Beauty Stocking Fillers & Gifts Under £15

Need some stocking fillers or looking for some smaller, affordable green beauty gifts? This is the Gift Guide for you and everything featured is under £15!

 Lyonsleaf 100% Natural Body and Face Gift Set* (£14.99, link)

Lyonsleaf are one of my favourite British skincare brands and they always have these amazing value for money giftsets where you can try out their bestsellers in smaller jars. This particular set features two of my personal faves; the multi-purpose Beauty Balm (30ml) which can be used as a cleanser, exfoliator and moisturiser, and their super-rich and intensive Body Butter (30ml). Both of these products are 100% natural and waterless, meaning that they're free from preservatives. You also get a soft white cotton face flannel and two muslin face cloths to complete your skincare routine with. A fantastic introductory set to this wonderful brand! 

 Nizou Scented Candle in Luscious Fig & Amber* (190g, £14.90, link)

I love receiving candles as gifts at any time of the year, but they are of course absolutely perfect for Christmas and Winter time! You can't beat Nizou for affordable luxury candles that come boxed and ready to gift. Theirs are made from pure, natural, biodegradable, soybean wax, have a cotton wick, and are hand-poured here in the UK. They have a range of beautiful scents available including this Luscious Fig & Amber fragrance which I love burning at this time of the year.

 JOIK Vanille et Noisette Scented Soy Wax Candle* (145g, £13.50, link)

Another company that does exceptionally good affordable luxury candles are JOIK, who make all of their products by hand. This Estonian brand has a mouthwatering selection of scented candles in sweet and foodie scents, as well as some gorgeous classic fragrances, so there's something for everyone. I've been enjoying their Vanille et Noisette Candle which blends together heavenly sweet notes of Caramel, rich Maple and Chestnuts in a warm buttery base. It smells good enough to eat! 

 Madara Hand & Body Soap in Cranberry Juniper* (150g, £6.50, link)

Soap lovers will adore these luxury Hand & Body Soaps from Madara which are made of 99% natural ingredients, of which 71% are certified organic by Ecocert. My favourite is the festive Cranberry Juniper soap because it's fresh and fruity, and makes my skin feel so soft afterwards. A perfect Stocking Stuffer!

 Green People Spice & Root Hand Cream* (30ml, £7.95, link)

Hand cream is always a popular gift with many people and Green People's festive Spice & Root Hand Cream comes beautifully boxed for an easy Secret Santa or Stocking Filler gift. Boasting a formula of 91% organic ingredients, it smells subtly of Ginger and Lemongrass and is a wonderful pampering treat for dry hands. 

 Dr. Hauschka Invigorating Lemon Body Trial Set* (£11, link)

For a complete pampering body set that's just over £10, Dr. Hauschka's Invigorating Lemon Body Trial Set features four travel size/try me products (all 10ml) from their incredibly popular Lemongrass Vitalising range. Inside, you'll receive the Bath Essence, Body Wash, Body Milk and Body Oil, which are suitable for all skin types. I love this refreshing and zingy Lemongrass scent so much!

 Conscious Skincare Amyris and Vetiver Organic Body Lotion* (250ml, £14, link) & Rhubarb and Cinnamon Organic Hand and Body Wash* (250ml, £13, link)

If you're shopping for singular luxury organic body care gifts, look no further than Welsh brand, Conscious Skincare who have recently introduced several new products to their eco-friendly ranges. Their Amyris and Vetiver Organic Body Lotion features a Christmassy blend of Amyris, Vetiver and Frankincense essential oils in a hydrating moisturiser base, and their equally festive Rhubarb and Cinnamon Hand and Body Wash is formulated with added Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Mandarin essential oils for extra Christmas spirit!

 JOIK Orange & Cinnamon Bath Truffles* (set of 6, £10, link)

A hot bath when it's freezing cold outside is one of life's most appreciated little pleasures, so give the gift of luxury bathing with JOIK's decadent Orange & Cinnamon Bath Truffles. Packed full of nourishing ingredients such as Cocoa Butter and scented with Orange and Cinnamon essential oils, these bath truffles come in a set of six generous portions and cost just £10.

Balm Balm Limited Edition Christmas Cracker* (£12, link)

It's not Christmas without a cracker and this Limited Edition Cracker is stuffed with four mini Balm Balm skincare products and a muslin face cloth - now that's better than a plastic toy and a naughty joke isn't it?! Inside, you'll find travel sizes of their bestselling Super Light Coconut Cleanser, Rose Floral Hydrosol, Little Miracle Rosehip Serum and Beauty Balm. A fun and festive way to introduce this lovely brand to a friend or loved one!

What's on your Christmas list this year?

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Haircare Review: Conscious Skincare Cypress & Sage Organic Shampoo & Conditioner

Welsh organic beauty brand, Conscious Skincare, has recently launched several new products including this enticing Cypress and Sage haircare duo which I've been testing out over the past couple of weeks.

I've been a fan of Conscious Skincare for a number of years now, and I love their simple, but effective, formulas which are packed full of beneficial organic and natural ingredients. Their products are cruelty-free and free from a range of 'nasties' such as SLS, Sulphates, Parabens, Phthalates, Synthetic Chemical Preservatives, Colours and Fillers. Their eco-friendly and recyclable packaging also seems to reflect their green stance, with a clean and simplistic design. Although I've used several Conscious Skincare products in the past, these have all been from their skincare and body care ranges, so this the first time I've tried their haircare. Here's are my thoughts!

Conscious Skincare Cypress and Sage Organic Shampoo* (250ml, £11, link)

Described as being full of 'hair-loving' ingredients, this Organic Shampoo uses ProVitamin B5 as one of its key actives which helps to nourish the hair and protect it against everyday stresses. It's a great ingredient to use in hair care and something that really does make a difference whenever I see it included in a shampoo or conditioner. Alongside B5, there's the pre-biotic Inulin that is a natural foodstuff for good bacteria to munch on, helping to create a happy and balanced environment on your scalp, and Jojoba Oil which deeply nourishes, hydrates and adds shine for swish-worthy hair. This shampoo has a lovely fresh, earthy and invigorating scent thanks to a combination of Cypress, Sage and Lavender Essential Oils (which all have their own individual benefits as well - they're not just included for their scent!), and it spreads easily over wet hair, for a blissfully deep cleanse. Suitable for all hair types, it left mine clean (without the squeakiness), refreshed and with a glossy shine - wonderful!

Conscious Skincare Cypress and Sage Organic Conditioner* (250ml, £11, link)

I often struggle to find conditioners that are hydrating enough for my dry hair, but thankfully this matching Cypress and Sage one is definitely one of the best that I've tried for daily or regular use. Packed full of nourishing ingredients such as Organic Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and Olive Oil, it manages to moisturise and strengthen, whilst not weighing down my fine hair. It may be a little too rich for oily hair though, but I imagine this would work well for most other hair types. I absolutely adore the Cypress and Sage scent too - the more I use it, the more I love it!

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June Empties: Products I've Used Up

I usually post my Empties right at the end of the month, but there's no way I'm going to finish anything else in the next couple of days, so here's a slightly earlier than usual Empties post. Here's everything that I've used up recently and my thoughts about whether I'll be repurchasing them or not. Enjoy!

Living Nature Sensitive Cleanser

Whenever my skin feels like it's going to break out or throw a tantrum, I'll switch whatever cleanser I'm using to something like this Sensitive one from Living Nature to help calm it down, so I've been using this on/off for a couple of months now. I've gone through tubes of it in the past and it's lovely and gentle on the skin. Great for a morning cleanse, or as a second cleanse in the evening. Repurchase? I have a lot of cleansers to use up at the moment, but I would definitely repurchase this in the future.

Swell Advanced Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner

If you have fine hair like I do, these are a must-try! I love the Swell range, and these are SLS and silicones-free. As they are quite pricey, I like to alternate them with some more affordable brands, but they are absolutely fantastic and work a treat! Managed to get these on offer in the Christmas sale. Repurchase? Yes, I'll be sure to snap them up next time they're on offer somewhere!

Swell Ultimate Volume Masque*

Used a full-size tube of this masque before and loved it, so it was handy having a travel size in my toiletries bag. It's a really great hair mask for anyone who has fine hair that needs extra hydration and volume, as it doesn't leave your hair feeling weighed down. Lovely stuff. Repurchase? Yes.

Aveda Outer Peace Blemish Relief Pads

These pads were an impulse buy because I saw them on a half-price offer a few months ago, but I sadly didn't see any difference by using them. They didn't make my skin or blemishes any worse, but they didn't clear up anything either. Repurchase? No.

Bodhi & Birch Camomile Sky Bath & Shower Therapy*

I was so lucky to win this in a giveaway at Christmas time and I've thoroughly enjoyed using it as a luxury shower gel. I love Bodhi & Birch's Bath & Shower Therapies and this Camomile Sky scent is so fresh and unusual. Lovely for Summer. Repurchase? Will do once I've used up some other ones!

Ila Bath Soak for Pure Relaxation

This is a really calming bath soak to use for those busy days when you get home feeling stressed and just need to unwind. Perfect for a relaxing pamper with some candles and a glass (or two) of wine! Repurchase? Yes, the full size is very reasonably priced so it's on my shopping list.

L'Occitane Shea Hand Cream

Just a mini that I had in my handbag - this is still one of my all time favourite hand creams. Ideal for very dry hands and doesn't feel sticky or greasy at all. Repurchase? Already have some more minis in my stash.

Conscious Skincare Pure Body Butter*

A very simple but effective body butter made with just pure natural and organic ingredients like Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter. It's got an amazing lightly whipped texture to it and works so well for eczema and general dry skin. A little goes a long way so it's taken me months to get through this huge tub! Repurchase? Yes.

Balance Me Radiance Face Mask

I've mentioned this face mask on numerous occasions and I still love it a lot. A great one to reach for if your skin is feeling congested or looking dull - it really helps to brighten everything up and gives your face a gentle manual exfoliation at the same time. Repurchase? I may have a few more travel sizes in my stash somewhere that I need to dig out.

Roques Oneil Therapie Restore Aura Spray

One of my favourite Christmas presents that I received last year was a Roques Oneil Therapie Gift Set which included this full-size bottle of their incredible Restore Aura Spray. It's made with a calming blend of essential oils and it smells absolutely heavenly! Lovely to use as a relaxing facial spritz when you're feeling stressed, or as a luxury room/pillow spray to help you to sleep. Repurchase? It's expensive so it's on my wishlist for the time being!

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May Empties: Products I've Used Up

Another month is rapidly coming to an end, so it's time for me to dig out the basket that I keep all of my Empties in and share its contents with you all! Here's everything that I've managed to use up recently - a good mix of skincare and body care, and lots of favourites of course.

DHC Rich Eye Zone Care Pack*

I call these the 'superhero' eye masks because they cover most of the eye area including the lid - you can check out my original review here to see what I mean - and I think they're fantastic. This is the second pack that I've gone through, and although I do tend to reserve them for special occasions, they're great for any time that you need a quick fix to reduce puffiness and make you look more awake. Repurchase? Yes.

Conscious Skincare Pure Body Polish*   

A lovely and simple, but effective, fragrance-free body scrub that's made from just two natural and organic ingredients; vegetable glycerine and sugar. Does the job and does it well. Repurchase? Maybe - I generally prefer scrubs that have some kind of natural fragrance in them, but I did like the simplicity of this one.

STARSKIN Brightening After-Party Bio-Cellulose Second Skin Face Mask*

I've had the pleasure of trying out a lot of sheet masks from STARSKIN over the past year, and their Brightening mask is definitely one of my favourites. It does what it says it'll do and really helps to brighten and perk up a dull or tired complexion. I love the bio-cellulose material too, which makes it fit like a 'second skin', so no more sliding around or falling off! Repurchase? Yes. 

Kneipp Herbal Bath Back Comfort Devil's Claw 

Another favourite of mine - if I've overdone it with Yoga or Pilates, or simply had a long and tiring day, this stuff is amazing. It instantly relaxes and soothes your muscles, easing any aches and pains. My mum uses it for arthritis and it works wonders for her. You can get two baths out of one of these travel size bottles, so you don't need to use much of it to feel the full effects. Repurchase? I'm sure I already have one or two more mini bottles in my samples stash somewhere - need to dig them out! 

Aveda Stress Fix Body Creme*

This is a luxury pampering treat for dry skin and it has Aveda's distinctive Stress Fix aroma that's wonderfully calming and relaxing. It's a very thick body creme (much more like a body butter) and one that takes a little while to fully sink in, so it's something that I'll use after a long hot bath before going to bed. Repurchase? Yes. 

Antipodes Rejoice Light Facial Day Cream*

I've gone through countless tubes of this moisturiser and it's still something that I return to time and time again. This day cream contains Manuka Flower Oil which I find helps to prevent breakouts, and it's really nice and light to use during the warmer Summer months. If you have oily/combination skin that's also prone to being sensitive, it's a must-try. Repurchase? Yes.

Scentered Sleep Well Therapy Balm

I have a lot of problems with getting to sleep, so I often use some kind of aromatherapy product to help me to relax and switch off my busy mind. I really like these balms from Scentered, with this Sleep Well one being particularly useful for me. Repurchase? I'm currently using up a similar product from Tisserand, but I would happily buy this again in the future.

Bee Good Youth Enhancing Lift & Brighten Eye Cream

This eye cream is one of Bee Good's best products. It's seriously underrated, but it does an excellent job of keeping the under eye area feeling hydrated and looking brighter and younger. This may be my second or third tube! Repurchase? Yes.  

La Roche-Posay Rosaliac Micellar Make-Up Removal Gel*

Despite what its name may have you believe, this is terrible for removing makeup with, but it's a nice and gentle morning cleanser that helps to reduce any redness or rosacea. It's not a problem that I have often though (I tend to only get mild flare-ups of redness every now and then), so it took me a while to get through this bottle. Repurchase? Probably not - I think I'll just stick to a mild cream cleanser instead.  

La Roche-Posay Serozinc

I've used Serozinc on and off for a while now. It definitely comes into its own during the Summer months when my skin is naturally a lot more oily, and it does work really well at keeping my t-zone in check. I don't see much of a difference with its effect on blemishes though, but it's something that I like to have in my skincare stash as a cooling/mattifying spritz when the weather gets hot. Repurchase? Yes.

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Cold Weather Protection for Sensitive Skin: Conscious Skincare Pure Body Butter & Pure Body Polish review

To put it bluntly, it's bloody freezing in the UK right now! Last night, the temperature dropped to -2C where I live, so it's time to pull out the body butters and slather them on.

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Mid-Week Treats: 6 Products For A Spring Pamper At Home

If the crazy weather has been bumming you out this week, try re-creating that feeling of Spring at home in your bathroom with these pampering treats, many of which are brand new releases.

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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2016

Looking for a Mother's Day Gift but still not sure what to purchase? Here are my gift suggestions covering fragrance, makeup, pampering, home and lifestyle products - all perfect ways to show Mum some love!

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February Empties / Products I've Used Up

My Empties game is still going strong, as I continue to de-clutter and make some better sense of my beauty stash. Here's what I've managed to finish up recently - mainly skincare and pampering goodies.

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September Empties / Products I've Used Up

Ready for another round of Empties? Here are all of the products that I've used up recently, my final thoughts on them and whether I'll be repurchasing them again or not.

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June Favourites

June signalled a proper start to Summer weather wise, so many of my favourites this time around reflect this, as well as some that I've simply fallen in love with recently.

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Tried & Tested: Conscious Skincare Make Up Melt, Chamomile Flower Hydrolat and Hemp Oil review

Conscious Skincare are possibly one of the best things to come out of Wales since the Manic Street Preachers and I've had the pleasure of trying out three of their skincare products lately.

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Christmas Gift Idea: Conscious Skincare Indulgent Organic Mini Spa Set review

Conscious Skincare's Indulgent Organic Mini Spa Set is complete pampering heaven wrapped up in an ethical cotton pouch - the perfect gift for green beauty fans.

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June Empties / Products I've Used Up

Empties time!  Here are the products I've managed to finish up recently, my overall thoughts on them, and whether I'd repurchase any again or not.

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May Empties / Products I've Used Up

Empties time!  Here are the products I've managed to finish up recently, my overall thoughts on them, and whether I'd repurchase any again or not.

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February Empties / Products I've Used Up

It's Empties time once again!  Here are the products that I've managed to finish off this month, my thoughts on them, and whether I'll be repurchasing or not. 

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January Favourites

I don't know about you, but I for one am beyond happy that January is finally over and we're now a month closer to Spring (and hopefully some sunshine!).  Despite the persistent rain, grey skies and freezing cold winds, it was a surprisingly positive month for discovering some new beauty favourites.

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Winter Skin Saviour: Conscious Skincare Soothing Hand Cream

Hand cream is a daily essential for me, mainly because I can't bear having dry, papery feeling hands (it's almost as bad as dry lips *shudders*).  In this cold weather, you really need a hand cream that is going to cut the mustard and battle the elements for you which is where Conscious Skincare comes in.   

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