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InLight Beauty ~ sustainable luxury

Posted on 4th May 20214th May 2021by Helen Little
InLight Beauty products

Welcome back, beauty lover! Today I’m introducing the wonderful InLight Beauty! I’m so excited to share this brand with you. They have truly captured my heart with their sustainable luxury skincare. In the InLight Beauty collection you will find an entire range of COSMOS certified waterless skincare for the face, hair, and body – all […]

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April 2021 natural beauty empties

Posted on 29th April 20214th May 2021by Helen Little
April 2021 natural beauty empties

Hello my dear empties lover, and welcome to my April 2021 natural beauty empties. This month I have a very special empties post for you – because it’s in collaboration with a green beauty blogger who I’m very fond of – it’s Renata of Green Life in Dublin! Renata is a fellow LoveLula Accredited Blogger. […]

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Kiss The Moon GLOW After Dark Face Polish review

Posted on 21st April 202121st April 2021by Helen Little
Kiss The Moon GLOW After Dark Face Polish

Welcome back, my sleepy friend! Today’s share focuses on the amazing Kiss The Moon GLOW After Dark Face Polish – a skin smoothing sugar exfoliator to boost your mood and soften your skin before bed. I’m also reviewing the DREAM After Dark Sleep Balm – a sleep inducing pulse point balm with lavender. My love […]

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Terre Verdi Orange Coffee Face Mask review & more

Posted on 13th April 202113th April 2021by Helen Little
Terre Verdi Orange Coffee Face Mask and more!

Welcome back, skincare lover! Today’s post is all about my latest shop of Terre Verdi goodies, including the Terre Verdi Orange Coffee Face Mask, Good Oils Cleansing Oil, Acqua di Rosa Balancing Mist, and Yoga & Sports Body Oil. Back in December, I met founder Alessandra for the first time and reviewed my first Terre […]

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Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Cream review

Posted on 5th April 20215th April 2021by Helen Little
Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Cream

Welcome back, lover of fine skincare! Today in the spotlight is the brand new Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Cream, which I was so kindly gifted by Antipodes and came in a beautiful Antipodes Culture Gift Set! I’m a long term lover of Antipodes so it’s always exciting when they launch a new product. And I […]

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March 2021 natural beauty empties

Posted on 30th March 20211st May 2021by Helen Little
March 2021 natural beauty empties

Hello again, my empties lover! And welcome to my March 2021 natural beauty empties. This month I have a short but sweet empties list for you! I’m sharing an uplifting citrus body wash and bubble bath that’s brought me great joy over the last few months. There’s also a soothing winter botanical mist, rosy cleansing […]

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John Masters Organics: brand review

Posted on 22nd March 202124th March 2021by Helen Little
John Masters Organics haircare and skincare

Welcome back, my beauty friend! Let me tell you all about the natural beauty brand that’s transformed my lockdown hair and skin. Have you heard of John Masters Organics before? The brand creates salon-worthy, effective haircare and skincare products using only organic and natural ingredients. When you look and feel your very best, your beauty […]

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Natural Wellness Box March: relax & rejuvenate

Posted on 17th March 202118th March 2021by Helen Little
Natural Wellness Box March

Welcome back, my lovely friend! Spring has finally sprung, and today I have a wonderful share for you. It’s the Natural Wellness Box March edition! Do you struggle to make time for your wellbeing and self care? As a mum of two, it’s certainly the case for me. So I was really happy when Catherine, […]

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LoveLula Mother’s Day gifting under £50

Posted on 10th March 20211st May 2021by Helen Little
LoveLula Mother's Day Gifting Under £50

Welcome back, beauty lover! And Mother, if you’re reading this please stop reading now! I’m sharing gifts for you in my LoveLula Mother’s Day gifting under £50! Mother’s Day is almost here, and it’s time to honour the beautiful human that brought me into this world. My poor mum has had a terrible few months. […]

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Poppy’s Natural Skincare for dry skin care

Posted on 3rd March 20213rd March 2021by Helen Little
Poppy's Natural Skincare

Welcome back, skincare friend! Today the focus is on a very lovely brand I’ve known about for a while but only recently had the pleasure of trying – it’s Poppy’s Natural Skincare! I was over the moon when Poppy introduced herself over on Instagram. We chatted about skincare and my skin, which was lovely. Poppy […]

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ARTIO SKINCARE 🌿 Happy Monday beauty! Hope you ARTIO SKINCARE 🌿 Happy Monday beauty! Hope you had a great weekend. Weekend is bathroom escape time for me. We don’t have the Instagram-worthy bathroom of our dreams - in fact, we still have the bathroom that was installed when we moved here 13 years ago. But that doesn’t mean I can’t have the beautiful, sustainable products to adorn my shelves! ✨ Ad. Step this way, Artio Skincare @artioskincare! This award winning brand brings us natural family skincare to help us on our way to happy, healthy skin from babyhood. “Artio - A fierce protector of her cubs, she journeys through motherhood with strength and wisdom.” We've been enjoying these gorgeous unfragranced washes that are new to the Artio range. Thanks so much for sending them, Rachel and Little Tom! We love them! Swipe to see us trying them out as my husband bathes our little ones. Artio products are handmade in the North Coast of Ireland in small batches. You won’t find any synthetics in these washes. And they’re vegan and cruelty-free, too. 🚿 Nourishing Wash ~ A beautiful hand and body wash made with starflower oil and vitamin E. It gently cleans and leaves my skin fresh and comfortable and never feeling taut or dry. I love the thick and soothing texture along with the lavish bubbles it creates. The wash brings a real sense of eco luxury to shower time and would be so gentle for those with allergies to essential oils or synthetic fragrances. Nourishing Wash has a beautiful mild natural fragrance from the oils it contains. The gorgeous glass bottle looks amazing in our bathroom! 🐥 Kids Wash ~ My kids love this 3 in 1 kids wash to clean and replenish their body, face, and hair. Only a little is needed to shift all the gunk from my toddler’s hair after her messy mealtimes! My kids come out of the bath with clean, soft, and shiny hair. Artio Kids Wash is made with wild-harvested moroccan oil and vitamin E. It’s suitable for even the most sensitive skin and comes in a fully recyclable bottle with an eco pump. Take a generous 15% off everything with my code HELEN15 at artioskincare.com or check out @artioskincare. Who's the chief kid bather in your family? Do you like unfragranced skincare?
SPRING UNFOLDING 🌿 "Is the spring coming?" he s SPRING UNFOLDING 🌿 "Is the spring coming?" he said. "What is it like?"... It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain falling on the sunshine... — Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden. Hope you have a lovely sunny rainy, rainy sunny Friday and gorgeous weekend ahead! 🌦️💚 . . #secretgarden #franceshodgsonburnett #literaryquotes #springunfolding #delicateflower #allthingsbotanical #floralphotography #flowermacro #closeupflower #flowersmakemehappy #flowerporn #flowersofinstagram #macro_friends #naturephotography #catchinglight #motherhood_magic #nebloggers #noticewonderconnect #seasonspoetry #plantsmakemehappy #greenbeautycommunity #skincarecommunity #greenbeauty #greenbeautyblogger #ukbeautybloggers #bbloggers #greenbeautybloggers #naturalbeauty #naturalbeautyblogger
INLIGHT BEAUTY 🌿 How's your Wednesday shaping u INLIGHT BEAUTY 🌿 How's your Wednesday shaping up? Me and my little one are going to a new swimming pool tomorrow, and we're beyond excited! There's a wave pool and everything! 🌊 Which leads me to another amazing discovery. Ad. Over on my blog today, link in bio, I’m introducing the wonderful InLight Beauty @inlight_beauty! I’m so excited to share this brand with you. They have truly captured my heart with their sustainable luxury skincare. In the InLight Beauty collection you will find an entire range of COSMOS certified waterless skincare for the face, hair, and body – all formulated by Dr Mariano Spiezia and handcrafted in Cornwall, UK. All products are free from synthetic ingredients and capture the pure and vital energy of botanical ingredients “to regenerate the skin and uplift the soul.” I’m sharing my thoughts on the stunning Line Softener Intensive face balm - which promises to reduce lines in 28 days, Hair Elixir - a sumptuous hair oil to keep hair soft and manageable, and the blissful Flower Feast Facial Steam, plus my thoughts on some trial size products. I'm honestly bowled over by the quality and effectiveness of these products. InLight has to be one of my favourite beauty discoveries of the year so far. I urge you to check them out at @inlight_beauty and not be seduced by what's on offer! 🥰 I hope you enjoy learning about this luxury brand with me, over on my blog! What's your most exciting recent skincare discovery?
ALL BY MYSELF SOAPS 🌿 I hope you're having a go ALL BY MYSELF SOAPS 🌿 I hope you're having a good (bank holiday) Monday? I'm finding time for a new share while having my first haircut in 9 months. Let's talk about lockdown hands. Due to all the extra washing along with lifestyle, my hands have not been in a good way for some time. I suspect there’s some contact dermatitis on my palms along with psoriasis on the backs. I get the occasional bout of dyshidrotic eczema too, so I’m always on the lookout for soothing products for my poor hands. Normal soap is highly irritating to my skin. Ad. But I’ve started using soap again since I was introduced to All By Myself @all_by_myself_skincare soaps by founder Katrina. All Katrina’s soaps are handmade, vegan, and cruelty free. She sent me two of her beautiful cold-process soaps to try: her Himalayan Salt Bar with Pink Clay & Grapefruit, and her Vegan Honey Bar - and I’m so happy with them. I’ve been using them for a week without a hint of irritation coming back. My psoriasis appears to be healing slowly too. After use, my hands feel super clean, comfortable, and soft. My children enjoy using them too! They hold their shape perfectly in a draining soap dish and are just the right consistency to last some time. 🍯 Vegan Honey Bar (pictured top) A soft, creamy soap, suitable for even the most sensitive skin, that smells naturally sweet without added fragrance. The Vegan Honey Bar is made with a custom blend of coconut, babassu, grapeseed, olive, and castor oils. French pink clay and agave nectar help the soap to lather up beautifully and keep the hands soft. 🍊 Himalayan Salt Bar with Pink Clay & Grapefruit A refreshing and delicately textured pink grapefruit soap made with coconut, olive, and castor oils. The Himalayan salt is so beautifully speckled throughout and the soap feels like it gives a really good exfoliating cleanse. I love how Katrina developed her skincare line to help treat her daughter's sensitive skin. Products borne of this need are truly made with love! Find out more and view the full range @all_by_myself_skincare or www.allbymyself.online. How do you look after your hands despite all the washing? I'd love to know!
APRIL EMPTIES 🌿 Ad. Happy Friday, lovely! It's APRIL EMPTIES 🌿 Ad. Happy Friday, lovely! It's the last day of the month and it's empties time again! This month I have a very special empties post for you, link in bio – because it’s in collaboration with the amazing Renata of Green Life in Dublin @green_life_in_dublin! If you don't know her already, Renata is a fellow @lovelulabeauty Accredited Blogger. Along with being a sterling blogger, she’s also been so supportive of me throughout my time as a blogger. 🥰 Something I love about Renata’s empties posts is how she gives the total value of all her empties. So this month I review my empties in the spirit of Green Life in Dublin, and l share the total value of my empties at the end of the post. Exciting! What am I sharing? A soothing chamomile water from Typology @typologyparis - the star of this photo, also their 7-ingredient makeup dissolving cleansing oil which I also love, plus the most gorgeous hand sanitiser from Purdy & Figg @purdyandfigg – and plenty more. Products from these lovely brands and stores: @arcana_skin, @benecosuk, @hollandandbarrett, @hurrawbalm, @inlight_beauty, @lavera_uk, @lovelulabeauty, @madaracosmetics & @weledauk. Come and enjoy my latest natural beauty empties! Link in bio. What did you empty and love in April?
COW PARSLEY 🌿 it's so nice to see it starting t COW PARSLEY 🌿 it's so nice to see it starting to pop up on verges again. And, although considered a weed in some circumstances, it's one of my favourite plants. I love the way it moves in the wind, the pretty and delicate umbels catching the light. I even asked for it in my wedding bouquet. My clever florist, probably used to strange requests, chose something very similar but a bit tamer - I still have it dried. 💗 Cow parsley holds so many memories of long walks enjoyed on my own before I had the children, snapping with my camera. It's not just a pretty plant, either. It's an important early source of pollen for insects and was used traditionally to help treat stomach and kidney problems, breathing difficulties and colds. Source: woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/plants/wild-flowers/cow-parsley/ What's your favourite "weed"?
KISS THE MOON GLOW AFTER DARK FACE POLISH + SLEEP KISS THE MOON GLOW AFTER DARK FACE POLISH + SLEEP BALM REVIEW 🌿 Ad. How's your sleep at the moment? Sleeping lightly or waking frequently? It's a problem for me! If it's a problem for you too, then my latest blog post, link in bio, might be interesting! I'm reviewing the sumptuous Kiss The Moon @kissthemoonxx 🌜 GLOW After Dark Face Polish – a skin smoothing sugar exfoliator with myrrh and may chang to boost your mood and soften your skin before bed. I’m also reviewing the ✨ DREAM After Dark Sleep Balm – a sleep inducing pulse point balm with lavender. Great for light sleepers! These nighttime aromatherapy products are designed to help us get a beautiful night’s sleep - improving emotional wellbeing and bringing added skincare benefits. Come and find out my thoughts on my latest Kiss The Moon products! Link in bio. Have you tried Kiss The Moon? What's your favourite product?
FIRST DAY OUT! 🌿 Hi lovely, how are you? We had FIRST DAY OUT! 🌿 Hi lovely, how are you? We had the most amazing weekend. We had our first family day out in a long time. And it actually felt like a holiday! We visited Tanfield Railway @tanfield_railway, the world’s oldest railway - dating back to 1725. Jonah is a huge fan of trains, and we all enjoyed a steam train ride through the beautiful Durham countryside. We had a picnic and then visited Causey Arch, the world’s oldest surviving single-arch railway bridge. There’s a beautiful walk in Causey Forest down under the arch that’s perfect for small children. Beautiful tall trees, a babbling steam, all sunlight dappled and carpeted with wild flowers. Swipe to see some snaps I took on my phone. It’s the best day we’ve had in a long time, and I hope we can do it again soon! 🥰 Have you had a day out recently? Where did you go?
NEW TERRE VERDI HAUL! 🌿 Ad. Over on the blog to NEW TERRE VERDI HAUL! 🌿 Ad. Over on the blog today, link in bio, I'm sharing my latest shop of Terre Verdi @terreverdi goodies. Back in December, I met founder Alessandra for the first time and reviewed my first Terre Verdi products. Since then, I’ve been tempted by more of her luxurious organic skincare. Terre Verdi is such an elegant yet conscious brand inspired by Alessandra's roots in Sicily. There's a real focus on high quality, organic ingredients - many of Alessandra's products are COSMOS certified. So I can’t wait to share my latest Terre Verdi picks with you! I chose: 🌿Orange Coffee Face Mask A light, refreshing clay mask with great anti-ageing properties thanks to its antioxidant rich formula. I love the texture of the superfine clays along with the particles of ground coffee arabica seed. 🌿Good Oils Cleansing Oil A calming and soothing cleansing oil that whisks away makeup and grime effortlessly. It's housed in glass so makes a sustainable option. My skin has been greatly soothed by this comforting oil. 🌿Acqua di Rosa Balancing Mist A skincare classic that’s pure, uplifting, and has so many uses! A definite beauty shelf staple. And a gift that Alessandra kindly made: 🌿Yoga & Sports Body Oil A warming and stimulating oil to relieve discomfort in case of sore and achy parts. Great for little niggles! To read my full thoughts, head over to my link in bio. You can also use my discount code at terreverdi.com, NatBeautyWBaby15, to take 15% off. Have you tried Terre Verdi before?
BEAUTIFUL QUINCE 🌿 It's been a beautiful spring BEAUTIFUL QUINCE 🌿 It's been a beautiful spring day today here in the North East. It wouldn't be spring without a blossom post 🌸 I love to see my feed filled with beautiful blossom! And quince has the most beautiful blooms at this time of year. And later in the year a lovely fruit that my mum uses to make jam. She's a top class mum! 💓 What's your favourite bloom at the moment? Hope you have a lovely evening!
HONESTLY BARE SKINCARE HAND BUTTER 🌿 How's your HONESTLY BARE SKINCARE HAND BUTTER 🌿 How's your Monday going? It's so exciting and heartwarming that the shops, hairdressers, etc are open again! Have you ventured out yet? Ad. Today I'm sharing my latest hand treat discovery! It's the beautiful Honestly Bare Skincare @honestly_bare_skincare Coca Hand Butter! Thanks so much Siobhan! This 100% natural butter is a treat for both the skin and the senses - especially for chocolate lovers! It really does smell like chocolate, thanks to its high concentration of delicious and nourishing cocoa butter. It's doing a brilliant job at soothing the eczema on my hands while satisfying my cravings for chocolate! What can I say? The kids still have Easter chocolate left and I'm trying my best to resist it! Water-free butters are a kind option for dry and sensitive skin. No water means no preservatives, taking pressure off skin and being more sustainable in general. There are no extra essential oils in this one, so it's super gentle. As you can see, the texture is beyond luscious. It's quite a soft butter and gently melts into the skin, and is best applied to damp skin to boost hydration. I only need a little, and it sinks in beautifully. My skin is left soft, comfortable and well moisturised. Siobhan founded Honestly Bare Skincare after becoming a mum and discovering her son also shared her uncomfortable skin conditions. She creates 100% natural and vegan skincare, all available through her link in bio @honestly_bare_skincare or Etsy Store etsy.com/uk/shop/HonestlyBareSkincare. Check it out to see the rest of the range! What's your favourite chocolate skincare discovery? Do you have a favourite butter or balm at the moment?
MINIMALIST SKINCARE 🌿 Are you struggling under MINIMALIST SKINCARE 🌿 Are you struggling under a sea of skincare products? I'm often overwhelmed by my collection. So the idea of streamlining my stash is very appealing. Skincare minimalism is gaining popularity, and for good reason. It champions sustainability and aims to simplify overcomplicated skincare routines. Sadly, as much as we all love our new products, the beauty industry is one of the least sustainable because its business model is one that constantly needs to push new products to market. Ana Green @anagoesgreen explains it perfectly when she says "the market is driven by constantly expanding what we think is essential." Source: https://formulabotanica.com/podcast-minimalist-skincare-skinimalism. One brand blazing the trail in minimalist skincare is Beauty Cleanse Skincare @beautycleanseskincare, founded by Saman Ali. I've always admired her commitment to minimalist skincare and sought to follow her example. So how can we practice skincare minimalism? Briefly: - Multipurpose skincare - Waterless skincare - Upcycled ingredients I recommend you check out Saman's profile @beautycleanseskincare and her website beautycleanseskincare.com to find out more. Beauty Beauty Cleanse Skincare offer 3 products, each is multiple use. - Mean Green Superfood Drops 8-in-1 Facial Serum-in-Oil. - Carrot Algae Marine Drops 4-in1 Facial Serum-in-Oil. - Cabbage, Cranberry, Hemp Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover 3-in-1. Now, Saman wants to bring a multipurpose minimalist mask to market, but she needs our help. This 'Nearly Everything Minimalist Mask' is filled with antioxidant-rich superfood extracts, to feed the skin. And it can be used on other parts of the body, too. Can you help Saman to launch this product by contributing to her crowd funder? Visit @beautycleanseskincare and follow the link in bio to contribute. The rewards include samples, a face mask brush, an eco-friendly coconut smoothie bowl, and course being the first to receive the minimalist mask. You can also take 10% off any Beauty Cleanse Skincare product using the code HELEN10. Do you practice minimalist skincare? Let me know your thoughts!
ANTIPODES CULTURE PROBIOTIC NIGHT CREAM REVIEW 🌿 How are you my lovely? Did you have a good Easter holiday? We are way too full of chocolate, but the kids burned it off hunting for eggs! Ad: gifted. Today, over on my blog (link in bio) I'm sharing my review of the new @antipodesskincare Culture Probiotic Night Cream. Antipodes' latest product promises calmer, more hydrated, and healthier-looking skin by morning. And when I tried it for the first time, it was a joyful experience. I was enveloped in its beautiful pink colour, rosy smell, and juicy pillowy texture. But, there are some things I don't like about it. Head over to my blog to find out the good and the bad, plus my reviews of the two extra Antipodes products - Halo Brightening Facial Mask and Divine Facial Oil - that came in the Antipodes Culture Gift Set. Have you tried Antipodes? What's your favourite Antipodes product?
MARCH EMPTIES 🌿 Ad: gifted. Hello again my empt MARCH EMPTIES 🌿 Ad: gifted. Hello again my empties lovers! I hope you're keeping well and enjoying the sunshine, if you have it? I have a short but sweet empties list for you this month. I'm sharing an uplifting citrus body wash from Kathleen @kathleen_uk that's brought me great joy over the last few months. There's also a soothing winter botanical mist from @nknaturals, rosy Renaissance cleansing gel from @oskiaskincare, @johnmastersorganicsuk leave in conditioning spray, lovely samples from the amazing Skin Elixir @skin_elixir, and more! Come and enjoy my latest natural beauty empties! Link in bio. Also products from these lovely brands and stores: Ayumi Naturals @ayuminaturals, Love Lula @lovelulabeauty, Moi Vert & Weleda @weledauk. What did you empty and love in March? PS have you taken a milk bath before? This was my first time shooting a product inside a milk bath. Quite a bit of trial and error but I got close to capturing the look I wanted 😂👍
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