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January & February 2022 natural beauty empties

Posted on 27th February 202227th March 2022by Helen Little
January & February 2022 natural beauty empties

Hello again, my lovely! And welcome to my January and February 2022 natural beauty empties. Since I hardly had any full size empties in January, I decided to merge January and February’s empties into one post to make it a little more interesting. The end of February is always filled with optimism for brighter and […]

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Cult Beauty Christmas haul & Best of 2021 Goody Bag

Posted on 17th January 202217th March 2022by Helen Little
Cult Beauty Christmas gifts

Welcome back, skincare lover! In this post we’ll be looking at my Cult Beauty Christmas haul including the Best of 2021 Goody Bag. My husband chose some gorgeous gifts for me this year – everything from Cult Beauty – and the clever human bagged the long awaited free gift with purchase goody bag while he […]

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November 2020 natural beauty empties

Posted on 29th November 20201st August 2021by Helen Little
November 2020 natural beauty empties

Hello, dear friend! And welcome to my November 2020 natural beauty empties. November has been a really busy month for me on my blog. It also feels like the month that we say goodbye to autumn, as the last of the leaves fall from the trees and the days really do get noticeably shorter. We […]

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Natural beauty Christmas gift guide 2019

Posted on 22nd November 201924th March 2022by Helen Little
Natural beauty Christmas gift guide

Welcome to my natural beauty Christmas gift guide! This year, I want natural beauty that’s really going to make a difference to my skin and hair. Gentle cleansers with benefits. Luxury moisturisers. Toners and serums to bring about real change in my skin. And lavish hair masks to give me soft and healthy hair. Is […]

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NORDIC ROOTS 🌿 Hello again, my lovely. How's yo NORDIC ROOTS 🌿 Hello again, my lovely. How's your week going? Ad. Over on my blog today, link in bio, I'm revisiting a very special skincare line. It's the wonderful Green People @greenpeopleuk Nordic Roots! I'd love to share with you my thoughts on two products from the line – the juicy Apple Complex Moisturiser and the divine Marine Facial Oil. These pared back, yet super effective products take their inspiration from the people of Nordic countries and their love of simplicity, purity, and functionality. The Apple Complex Moisturiser contains apple cellular water, soothing oat, and brightening hops, and promises to restore, protect, and balance. The level of hydration and moisture is excellent. My skin is so comfortable and the effects last all day. No skincare routine is complete without a great facial oil. Green People describe their Marine Facial Oil as a nutritious elixir to boost collagen production for glowing skin. The oil I would describe as mid-weight – it's rich, but still light enough to work well for daytime. It has a beautiful silky feel and absorbs quickly especially on damp skin. This duo work so hard together to keep my skin well cared for. My skin feels so plump and my fine lines have lessened with regular use of the moisturiser and oil combo. The products work so well when using actives in the form of serums as they don't interfere with other products. I couldn't wish for more! Find out more @greenpeopleuk or greenpeople.co.uk or head over to my blog, link in bio, to learn more. Have you tried Green People?
JULY EMPTIES 🌿 How's your month gone? Are you e JULY EMPTIES 🌿 How's your month gone? Are you enjoying the summer holidays with your littles (or bigs)? We've had some nice days out and activities in the last week and we're off for a family weekend on Friday. 💚 Last month I said my empties posts would be no more – however, I’ve decided that since I have two more reviews to share with you next month, I will share one more empties post in between as usual. Then, I'll be taking a blogging break until October. I have a small but beautiful collection of empties this month, and today I’m sharing some I’ve not yet shared on my blog. There’s a gorgeous @monasterymade aloe and lavender hyaluronic acid serum, (ad) @elanskincarelondon sumptuous rose hand and nail balm, and a silky hair serum from @antoninbparis. I know you will love them! Stores and brands: @bybibeauty, @greenpeopleuk, @hollandandbarrett, @johnmastersorganicsuk, @madaracosmetics, @moamorganics, @my.haircareofficial, @organycuk & @typologyparis. Come and find out more - over on my blog! Link in bio. What did you use and love in July?
ANTI-HAIR FALL SERUM 🌿 Ad. Over on my blog toda ANTI-HAIR FALL SERUM 🌿 Ad. Over on my blog today, I'm reviewing Dr. Barbara Sturm @drbarbarasturm Anti-Hair Fall Scalp Serum from luxury beauty boutique SkinStation @skinstation_uk. Link in bio. This lightweight hair serum is a real workhorse. It aims to reduce hair loss, thicken weak hair, and soothe a sensitive scalp.  I fell in love with the ingredients: 💐 Camellia to deeply nourish the scalp and hair follicles. 💐 Larch, to reduce hair fall by stimulating hair’s growth phase. 💐 Provitamin B5 for its anti-splitting effect.  💐 Cationic hyaluronic acid to adhere to the scalp and hair fibres and continuously moisturise. My problem? 9 months postpartum and I still wasn't happy with the rate I shed hairs. I also have a dry, itchy scalp, and lots of short frizzy hairs that are growing back in. My hair was breaking easily, and I found a lot of hair in my brush and in the shower. Given the situation, I was super curious to try this serum!  I'm happy to report that I’ve seen a definite improvement in the elasticity of my hair. It feels stronger and more resilient. My hair feels less dry and the ends are better hydrated, especially between washes. There are fewer hairs in the shower now, and less breakage. My scalp is less fussy, and some patches of psoriasis have reduced. I feel like the serum protects my hair from heat and sunlight without leaving a trace in my hair, and I can’t wait to see how it fares over the summer holidays as we have more beach days and days out with my kids. In short – my hair feels thicker, bouncier, shinier, and better cared for – there’s so much to love! Many thanks to Skinstation for the opportunity to try the gorgeous serum! This online boutique specialises in results-driven skin- and hair-care, and only carries products subject to rigorous research and development. Visit their store at skinstation.co.uk or head over to @skinstation_uk. How do you look after your hair in summer?
EARTHS SECRET THRIVE SUPPLEMENT 🌿 Ad. Today I’m sharing my thoughts on Earths Secret @earths.secret Thrive supplement. This super charged turmeric supplement aims to increase energy levels and boost wellness. And let me tell you, I need all the help I can get 😂 The last few months have been a huge challenge. As you may know, we moved house last month with 3 little ones. So you can imagine my curiosity when Earths Secret approached me to try their supplement. These supplements contain peer-reviewed ingredients in potent levels that make a real difference. Thrive contains just 5 ingredients – Hydrocurc® turmeric, organic spirulina, organic reishi mushroom, black elderberry, and organic ginger root. Along with improved energy levels, expect a well-supported immune system, reduced inflammation, and improved digestion. I’m happy to report that I feel real gains from Thrive. Not only did we breeze through our house move without being exhausted, some inflammation on my knee also got better while taking the supplement. I’m suffering fewer mid afternoon energy slumps too. It’s so important to take care of my energy levels, and Thrive helps me do just that. Not just for big life events, but every day. Learn more over at my blog, link in bio. Or hop straight over to earthsecret.com or @earths.secret. What supplements help you in your daily life?
KIDS TEEPEE & PLAY MAT 🌿 Well, 5 weeks after mo KIDS TEEPEE & PLAY MAT 🌿 Well, 5 weeks after moving in and we're still living out of boxes. 😂 However, one of the best things about unpacking was discovering this fabulous package from (ad) Petite Amélie @petiteamelie that our removals company put into storage by mistake! Inside, my children discovered their latest loves. It's the Petite Amélie Kids Teepee & Baby Play Mat! Cara's been having a fabulous time with her new teepee. Whether it’s hiding from her siblings, relaxing with a book, or dreaming with her torch. It's beautiful, practical, and so much fun! 🌈 Baby Lydia, too, enjoys the soft baby play mat inside and outside of the teepee. The baby play mat makes the perfect companion to the teepee and works beautifully on its own, too. I love how Petite Amélie focuses on honest, high quality materials including organic cotton and FSC wood. The brand’s a great choice for eco-conscious parents wanting a more sustainable option. And better for our kids too. After all, Petite Amélie was founded by a mum only wanting the best for her little one! Come and learn more about this delightful kids teepee and baby play mat, over on my blog! Link in bio. What are your kids loving right now?
JUNE EMPTIES 🌿 Ad. Once again, it's empties tim JUNE EMPTIES 🌿 Ad. Once again, it's empties time. It’s sad to say, but this might be the last of my empties posts for a while. I’m finding it hard to make time for my blog at the moment. 😭 I also want to focus on new things in natural skincare, like formulating my own products for myself and my kids. Exciting times! I finished some cracking products this month, including a gorgeous RMS Beauty @rmsbeauty concealer, refreshing cleansing gel from Nordic brand Taika @taika_natural (thanks Nordic Natural Beauty Awards @nordicnaturalbeautyawards!), and a firming night balm from Farmacy @farmacybeauty. See my link in bio for all the info. Stores and brands: @antipodesskincare, @biossance, @disciplelondon, @fine_cosmetic_official, @greenpeopleuk, @hollandandbarrett, @inlight_beauty, @johnmastersorganicsuk, @lovelulabeauty, @moamorganics, @organycuk, @ravenbotanicals, @reconnectionskincare, @sapunoteka, @terreverdi, @theinkeylist, @theordinary, @typologyparis, @versoskincare. What did you use up and love in June?
JONAH IS 6! 🌿 Hello again, my dear! Have you ha JONAH IS 6! 🌿 Hello again, my dear! Have you had a good week? I've been offline a bit, since this week my eldest son, Jonah, turned 6 years old. Every year, around the time of his birthday, I write a letter to him. I talk all about Jonah at 6 years old – his loves, likes, and what he spends his time doing. Of course, I share the proud mummy milestones too. Swipe to see some of my favourite snaps from the past year. Six year old children are so inquisitive! Jonah wants the answers to everything, and he asks lots of questions about the world around us. It's so humbling and rekindles my interest in the world, too. I definitely learn something new! Come and read my birthday letter to Jonah, over on my blog. Link in bio. How do you celebrate birthdays in your family?
INLIGHT BEAUTY FOR MAMA & BABY 🌿 Don't you just INLIGHT BEAUTY FOR MAMA & BABY 🌿 Don't you just love brands who care for mothers and the little ones they care for, too? I know I do! And today I'm revisiting a favourite brand of mine, and once again shining the spotlight on the superlative InLight Beauty @inlight_beauty! Lydia and I have been enjoying a duo from the brand that work so perfectly for mother and baby. 👩 Under Eye Revive brings vitality to my tired under eyes. This balm is so soft and doesn’t drag at all. Its moisturising qualities leave my under eye area looking so much better. Luminous, in fact. With radiance boosting camu camu, purifying gotu kola, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory green tea, and anti-ageing brightening green coffee. It certainly lives up to its claims to decongest, reduce puffiness, and brighten the under eye area. 👶 Baby Bath Oil soothes and calms my baby before bed, or when cranky from teething. A combination of gently moisturising oils such as avocado, rosehip and evening primrose, blended with lavender and chamomile to soothe and calm my baby. Both Lydia and Cara love this bath oil. It's so sweet and caring and their skin is soft and well moisturised for using it. Come and find out even more over on my blog. Link in bio. Or hop straight over to @inlight_beauty or inlightbeauty.co.uk. Have you tried InLight Beauty yet?
RAVEN BOTANICALS 🌿 Well, all of a sudden we're RAVEN BOTANICALS 🌿 Well, all of a sudden we're settled into our new home! I need to write a separate post on how magical it is. But today, I'm sharing something that's also magical. Ad. It's the sublime Raven Botanicals @ravenbotanicals! ✨ Based in Scotland, and making the most of local Scottish ingredients, Raven Botanicals bring us luxurious natural skincare products formulated with a nod to the wisdom of ages. Think handmade, plant based, and cruelty free skincare including cleansers, masks, serums, and oils. I was delighted when the brand sent me samples of their Bathing Oil Trio and Green Goddess Balancing Face Mask to try. They also included a mask brush too - it is a thing of great beauty and a pleasure to use as it hugs every contour of the face making application a breeze. It goes without saying that using the bath oils and mask during the first week in our new home was both rejuvenating and relaxing!  Learn more about these products at my link in bio. Thank you so much Arabella and Charlotte for this wonderful introduction! Have you tried Raven Botanicals before?
MAY EMPTIES 🌿 So, we actually moved house! It w MAY EMPTIES 🌿 So, we actually moved house! It was stressful, and emotional, but we did it. Seeing my kids enjoy the new garden makes it all worthwhile. And now it's the end of the month, it's empties time. Ad. I wrote mini reviews of all my empties a little ahead of time so that I could share them with you today. I love my empties! And I took my photographs hurriedly amongst all the clutter and chaos of our house move. Sometimes there's just no time to think about a photography theme, nor the space to execute it! In May, I used up some very lovely products, and lots of them, including Zoe Bee soothing Oat & Charcoal Cream @zoebeebeauty, Kopari Coconut Deodorant @koparibeauty, EarthWise Beauty Nap in the Meadow Serum @earthwisebeauty, Ere Perez Olive Oil Lipstick @ereperezcosmetics, and more. I can’t wait to share them with you, so come and find out more - over on my blog! See my link in bio. Tell me what you used and loved in May! Stores and brands: @anitagrant, @ayuminaturals, @biossance, @hairgainnow, @hollandandbarrett, @illiyoon_official, @johnmastersorganicsuk, @joik_official, @lovelulabeauty, @lyonsleaf, @mummylovesorganics, @organycuk, @pixibeauty, @wearesakrid, @teaandtonicapothecary, @terreverdi, @typologyparis, @weledauk, @westlabsalts.
ORGANYC COTTON FOR MAMA & BABY 🌿 Happy Monday t ORGANYC COTTON FOR MAMA & BABY 🌿 Happy Monday to you! How was your weekend? We're moving on Friday (woohoo!) - but before I sign off for a few days, I'd love to share the cotton products I've been using thanks to the lovely Organyc @organycuk. Blog post at my link in bio. Made with 100% certified and biodegradable organic cotton, these cotton products take care of delicate skin in so many ways – think beauty, feminine, maternity, and baby care. Naturally absorbent, renewable, and sustainable, Organyc promises a comfortable and breathable experience that’s reassuringly free from plastics, dyes, perfumes, pesticides, phthalates, super absorbent polymers, and wood pulp. 💚 Our favourite product? These super strong yet gentle wet wipes are delicately infused with chamomile and calendula for a very happy baby indeed! Swipe to see Cara cleaning Lydia's head 😂 Come and find out more about these cotton products over on my blog! Link in bio. Have you tried Organyc before?
THE ROSE TREE GIVEAWAY HAUL 🌿 How are you doing THE ROSE TREE GIVEAWAY HAUL 🌿 How are you doing? It's all hands on deck in our house as we move next week! But I've made time to share the details on some gorgeous goodies I won in a giveaway with the amazing, the sublime, The Rose Tree @therosetree! Find the link to this blog post in my bio.  With my voucher, I chose: 🌿 The Rose Tree Luxury Aromatherapy Candle in Rose Tree No. 5 – Peace Inspired by springtime Britain, the aromatherapy candle combines uplifting citrus with calming lavender and fresh rosemary. From the moment I opened its luxury box and experienced the calming fragrance for the first time, it was true love! The candle burns so well and hasn’t tunnelled. The scent throw is great, and the fact it is only scented with essential oils – all the better. It certainly creates an air of serenity whenever it is burned. 🌿 Deep Nourish Facial Essence with Rose & Blackcurrant The award winning oil promises lightweight moisture, gentle nourishment, brightening, and a beautiful glow. It contains a gorgeous blend of blackcurrant, cranberry, pomegranate, baobab and argan oils and has a rich, silky feel. Applying it to my skin AM or PM, my skin instantly feels cushioned and plumper. My fine lines are blurred, and my skin feels so well moisturised for it. 🌿 Tahiti Tiare Cocoa Lip Butter This cute pot promises to nourish and repair lips with its perfect blend of cocoa butter, Monoi de Tahiti, and protective beeswax. There’s something so comforting about this lip butter. My lips feel silky and well cared for. I'm so happy with my little haul. My huge thanks go to Olga for this pleasure. She truly has the wellness of busy women in her heart. So do go and take a look at therosetree.co.uk or @therosetree.  PS the book in the shot is Quiet by Susan Cain. Have you read it? Have you tried The Rose Tree?
THE ENGLISH MINERAL MAKEUP COMPANY 🌿 Hello agai THE ENGLISH MINERAL MAKEUP COMPANY 🌿 Hello again, my friend! We're moving house in two weeks! We're beyond excited, but also terrified. We've amassed a lot of stuff over 13 years in this house. So it's time to downsize, streamline, and move forwards. Wish us luck! Ad. Over on my blog today, I’m delighted to share a makeup lover’s dream – it’s The English Mineral Makeup Company @english_mineral_makeup! You can expect 100% natural, vegan, and pure mineral formulas that enhance your natural beauty and add a touch of English elegance to your makeup collection! Swipe to see the individual products and my finished look. Thank you so much to Jeanette for the excellent matching service and for the wonderful makeup: 🌿 Classic Foundation - a beautiful clean loose mineral foundation offering outstanding coverage. I'm very happy with this mineral makeup and its beautiful packaging. My skin is naturally enhanced, and the coverage blurs out my imperfections. I feel beautiful! 🌿 Mirror Mirror Eye Magic - a dreamy under-eye illuminator that cleverly conceals dark circles and puffy under-eyes. I love how the gold colour balances out purple and blue tones under my eye, and the light reflecting particles appear to flatten out the puffy bulges under my eyes (thanks, baby Lydia!). Come and find out more about this beautiful brand and their products, over on my blog. Link in bio. Do you use mineral makeup?
FAACE CLEANSING & MASKING 🌿 Cleansing and maski FAACE CLEANSING & MASKING 🌿 Cleansing and masking on my terms. Ad. I'm currently loving two products from Naturisimo @naturisimo. The Faace @wearefaace Dull Faace Cleanser and the Menopause Faace Daily Face Cream. I'm in my early forties, and although I'm not menopausal yet, as a breastfeeding mum, my skin often feels like it suffers from the same hormonal symptoms such as dullness and lack of bounce. However using this cleanser and mask duo I've noticed a huge difference in the hydration of my skin - it feels so much softer and plumper after only a couple of days use. My skin is brighter, too. Faace products are so flexible and forgiving - really handy when you're a mum of young ones who interrupt your cleansing and masking! I can spend a little time, or spend a lot. The products are totally accommodating. 🌿 Dull Faace Cleanser A creamy, wonderfully tactile cleanser that deeply cleanses with kaolin clay. Brightens thanks to licorice and kojic acid. Dreamy fragrance of vetiver, neroli, petitgrain. ✔️ Use it as a cleanser ✔️ Use it as a mask for 10 mins ✔️ Apply to dry face ✔️ Apply to wet face ✔️ Massage with fingers ✔️ Or take off with a cloth 🌿 Menopause Faace Daily Face Cream A fragrant treatment mask with rose water to hydrate while carrot seed and pomegranate plump the skin. Zinc calms breakouts and redness. Enjoy the fragrance of orange, immortelle, and palmarosa. ✔️ Use daily or weekly ✔️ Primer before makeup ✔️ Leave-on treatment for dry skin ✔️ In a thick layer as a heavier mask and leave on for 5 minutes, 20 minutes, or overnight Check out Faace via my link in bio. My discount code gives first time customers 15% off their first order at naturisimo.com. Use WITHBABY15. Happy weekend lovely! Have you tried this brand? 💚
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