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Head's up Chaps. Cult Beauty are running an offer on May Lindstrom this week - with any spend on May Lindstrom over £100 you will receive a complimentary full size of The Jasmine Garden Botanical Mist.
Perfect for this time of year, and an old favourite on this blog (obvs) - it officially launches to their site tomorrow but if you want to get in there early they are offering an exclusive early access code for all you lovely readers of this blog.
Simply enter 'LINDSTROM' at the checkout and it will be winging its way to you sooner than you can say 'sexy jasminey-chocolatey-mist'.
I had a lot of requests for more information on the products in the box and what skins they are suitable/not suitable for so thought a quick debrief may prove helpful before the box goes on sale, and while the waitlist is still open.
Sonya Dakar
Eye Wash - £32.00
This was
one of my favourite surprises of this year so far. Super-light in texture, it
works extremely quickly but more importantly, gently, in the very delicate eye
area. It removes all makeup effortlessly with one pump. Use in the evening if
wearing makeup, as a first cleanse, just on the eye area. A little goes a very long way.
MV is one
of the loveliest organic brands on the market and this cleanser is perfect
for both ’normal’ skins and those that sometimes need something calming as well
as cleansing. It’s gentle and non-foaming so causes no further damage if
your skin is even slightly reactive. It’s great as either a morning cleanse or
a second cleanse in the evening.
Tata Harper
Nourishing Oil Cleanser - £54.00
This
defines the term 'multi-tasker’ having such a wide range of uses that it is
one to grab if you can only take one. It works as a morning cleanse, an
evening first OR second cleanse and is also an eye makeup
remover. If
your skin is playing up, feels tight, hot or red, if it’s even a little annoyed
with you, this should be your first choice from the box. This is your ‘when in
doubt’ cleanser. A no-brainer.
Oskia Micro Exfoliating Balm - £48.00
Not everyone
likes acids, and even those of us that love them occasionally want something
that goes a step further and physically exfoliates. This balm uses MSM and
silica beads - not a microbead in sight - to give a granular, gentle,
exfoliation, It also smells beautiful, making the entire process much more
satisfying.
Use twice a
week as needed, am or pm.
Pixi
Nourishing Cleansing Balm - £18.00
Sometimes
life takes over and you want one product that will just ‘do the job’ in the
evenings. This is the Pixi balm for me. Used in the evening, it destroys makeup
and spf and is a quicker, better alternative if you would normally grab a wipe
and be done with it. Used in the mornings, it’s the perfect cleanse if your
skin is feeling a little dry or dehydrated.
Dr Gross
Ferulic & Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Peel Pads x 8 - £38.50
These are
still fairly new to market and I’m thrilled that Dr Gross agreed to let me have
them in this box. It takes the ‘acid toning’ stage a step further by including
ferulic acid and retinol to help accelerate cell renewal, aid pigmentation and
an even skin tone. I noticed a difference with these after two uses. Use twice
a week in the evening, follow with your usual routine. Fab.
May
Lindstrom The Jasmine Garden Facials Spray - £48.00
This is the
product that elevates the second toning stage from a ‘spritz’ to a must-have.
Jasmine Garden is a phenomenal mix of silver, jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and
vanilla that not only engulfs the senses and soothes the skin but seals in
hydration whether used after acids or during the day as a top-up spritz.
Beautiful.
Just a quick video showing just how easy and speedy it is to do a double cleanse. This routine is the same whether or not you're removing makeup, SPF, both, or just a plain old dirty face at the end of a long day! Any Qs I'm happy to answer in the comments.
The Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser is the second item in my upcoming Cult Beauty Box - you can sign up for the waitlist here: www.cultbeauty.co.uk/caroline-hirons
And I haven't forgotten the masks - was just a little overwhelmed by the responses/requests so am spending more time on those posts! This week - promise.
*Some links may be affiliates - although I am not using affiliate links to any products via Cult Beauty for the duration of the box promotion. Also happy to answer any questions relating to affiliates and how I run the blog in the comments.
Full information can be found here: http://www.carolinehirons.com/p/about-me.html
I won't lie. When May agreed to be in my third Cult Beauty Box I squealed a little. A lot. I squealed a lot. Every pot of Blue Cocoon is still made by hand and I can't believe that May agreed to GIVEMEALLTHEPOTSOFBEAUTIFULBLUE.
If you are a regular reader/viewer you will have seen this all over my social media and in a few videos - the links to which I will put below under the review.
So. If you're new to the blog or have not seen the videos and are not on social media, what is all the fuss about?
What is it?
A cooling, soothing, replenishing, strengthening and protecting concentrated balm, that happens to be blue.
Who is it for?
All skins, but especially those that show signs of irritation, dehydration, redness - I like the description of 'easily offended' skin types. :)
Possibly acne/allergy/troubling for some ingredients?
The second ingredient is shea butter, so traditionally not to be recommended for acneic skins. However, this formulation literally turns to oil upon application and is extremely refined. In this case, I think the cooling and soothing benefits for the spots outweigh the possibility of breaking out. Speaking purely from my experience, I have to be wary of shea in high doses and this does not break me out. At all.
Natural? Organic? Man made? Vegan? Fair Trade? Wild Harvested?
Couldn't be purer if it was made by Vestal Virgins eating kale and reading GOOP.
Tested on animals/sold in China?
No/No
What's not in it?
mineral oil
synthetic fragrance
synthetic colour
animal products
How do you use it?/Where to use in your routine?
'Massage a pea sized amount into skin after cleansing'.
This goes a long way, less is more. Go easy. Start with a small amount, leave for a little while and then add more if necessary.
I tend to use this on evenings (evenings only) when I'm either doing something really active to my skin - such as applying a retinoid, or on evenings that I want my skin to take a chill pill and calm itself down. It is always the first thing that goes on if I have been on an airplane.
I scrape a little out of the pot - and a little goes a really long way - I am still on my one and only pot - onto my fingertips, massage lightly into the skin and then if it's being used on its own - 'give it some wellie' with the massage.
If I'm using it on top of retinoids I tend to give my active products 10-15 minutes on their own, and then put this on top.
What’s good about it?
It's just lush. This is easily in my Top 10 products of all time. Possibly Top 5, but then I don't like to pick favourites. It's just too hard.
May is really, really good at formulating beautiful products that don't compromise for cost purposes. The blue in The Blue Cocoon is blue tansy oil. No artificial colourings, no gimmicks, it's just blue.
All together, the oils in this balm are analgesic, anti-allergenic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antidepressant, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac (oo-er), disinfecting, diuretic - helping puffiness and they are a massive relaxant, which is why I only use it on the evenings. If I have work to do I cannot put this near my face. In the best way.
What's not so good about it?
It's not cheap. It's £128.00 for 50ml. Or $160.00.
BUT: May Lindstrom's Blue Cocoon is in my third Cult Beauty Box - the Box of Dreams - which is literally what popped out of my mouth* when we decided on the final round-up. So you'll be able to get this and a host of other wondrousness....when it is released.
Hi Everyone! Wow - Cult Beauty move quickly - some of you have already received your boxes!
I thought it might be helpful if I did a quick post on how to use all of the contents together in a routine?
Just a quick note for those of you that are leaving comments on my various channels saying you're disappointed that you aren't going to get one because 'you don't get paid until Monday' - please don't worry - we made more than double the amount of boxes on this run than the first one.
You should still be able to buy one on Monday. *fingers crossed*
First up is RMS Coconut Cream. This is where you want to start either your evening routine or a quick cleanse in the morning. This removes all makeup, including mascara, really easily and gently and is great for all skin types. Make sure you remove with a proper flannel/face cloth. There is no splashing this off! Original review here: www.carolinehirons.com/rms-beauty-raw-coconut-cream
Skyn Iceland's Pure Cloud Cleanser is perfect for all types of cleansing, although I tend to use it for either second cleanse in the evening, or a quick cleanse in the morning. It's softening, non-foaming and leaves no residue, although obviously, we'd be using a flannel here too. :)
Follow those up with gold old GT. Not G&T. Glow Tonic.
5% glycolic acid in a non-alcohol base, witch hazel, aloe vera and ginseng all ensure you exfoliate while not disturbing or drying out the skin. You can use Glow Tonic twice a day or add it to your acid collection and dip in and out, which is what I do. Original review here: www.carolinehirons.com/pixi-glow-tonic-p50-dupe
Eyes are next. Skin Owl's Eye+ is one of the most cooling, soothing and softening eye creams that I've ever used. It's almost instantaneously firming and offers immediate relief. The gel texture allows you to use the smallest amount, and that is all you need.
Serum-wise you have choices! REN's Omega 3 Optimum Skin Oil is perfect for adding immediate glow and radiance to your skin. Adding a couple of drops to your morning routine under your moisturiser will help hold moisture in your skin all day without feeling heavy or cloying. Original review here: www.carolinehirons.com/ren-omega-3-optimum-skin-serum-oil
Odacite's Hydration Serum Concentrate would be my choice for the evening routine. Cold-pressed and refined, this Pomegranate and Geranium combination is heavy in fatty acids and helps to heal and nourish the skin. You should see a change in your skin after one use. Original review here: www.carolinehirons.com/quick-fixes-odacite-serum-concentrate.html
Given how nourishing the serum choices were, I wanted to choose a fresher moisturiser for this box. Essential Hydration Cream is light, hydration-heavy and the effects last 24 hours. A teeny amount on top of either serum will last all day and makes a brilliant makeup base.
Pommade Divine is the multi-tasking must-have that you can use anywhere, everywhere and on everyone. Regular readers will know that I burned my arm this summer - to add to the 'July sucked' list - this worked beautifully in helping it heal quickly and took down the 'heat' of the burn. You can use it on hair, skin and nails - I've used it on the kids multiple times since my own burn.
I hope that helps give an overview of the box contents. Do leave me a comment if you have any question on how to use any of the products, and obviously any feedback you have!
The value of the box for those of you asking can be seen below.
I'm SO excited for you all to see this box. The second sneaky peek into the skincare gloriousness is...
Skin Owl Eye+
The eagle-eyed amongst you will recognise this from my Instagram - this a relatively new find for me, but one that I've loved over the summer. It instantaneously de-puffs the area and is ridiculously soothing.
Tomorrow: THE PRICE REVEAL and number of full sizes. :)
It's that time again! The first collaboration I did with Cult Beauty was so well-received that we are going in for round two. This new box will have a 'glowy' theme and be suitable for all ages and skins - and again available worldwide.
The waiting list is now open on the Cult Beauty site and the process will be similar to the previous box, with a few surprises thrown in for extra measure.
Blimey. Over 26,000 of you entered the competition to win the last remaining Cult Beauty Box.
I'm thrilled to announce that the winner - chosen at random by Rafflecopter is:
Kirsten L Dyer.
Congratulations Kirsten and huge thanks to everyone that entered. Kirsten you have email.
And yes, the rumours are true.
Box No. 2 is on its way.
The first box was so well-received that I am thrilled to collaborate with Cult Beauty once again to bring you another box of some of my top skincare picks.
Cult Beauty are one of my favourite e-tailers and continue to bring it with brilliant products sourced from all over the world - it's easy to get lost in their site - and hard not to spend your cash.
I asked Alexia Inge, the co-founder of Cult Beauty, for her Top 5 picks of 2013 - and she didn't disappoint.
Cult Beauty's Giveaway includes....
MV Organic Skincare, Rose Plus Booster – The best rose oil in the business. It smells intoxicatingly good, not the cloyingly sweet rose you find with cheaper sources, and has the sort of compatibility with skin that founds a lifetime partnership. If I ever have ‘issues' with my skin from testing too many products MV is the range I reach for. (one of my products of the year - CH)
Ying Yu, Double Jade Face Roller – Hand carved from Jade, the stone used in Chinese medicine to dispel toxins, this both exercises your facial muscles and helps drain your facial lymph system. Also when one has over indulged, rolling a fridge-fresh one of these on your temples is one down from dialysis for soothing a hangover.
Therapie, Himalayan Detox Salts – Therapie founder, Michelle Roques O’Neil, used the old tactic of giving me my first pot free, now I’m hooked! I’ll probably have to start a life of crime to fund this growing habit (she’s just released a new one), but at least I’ll come at it with an amazing night’s sleep, a toxin-free body and clear head.
DJV Beautenizer, Fiberwig – My daily mascara, it’s a lovely glossy black formula with nylon fibres that add incredible length. It doesn’t flake or budge because it is a co-polymer (liquid plastic rather than a paint like more mascaras) and to remove you soak your lashes in warm water and it slides off in tubes so there's less lash damage too.
Jouer Cosmetics - In The Red Kit - A true marriage of convenience, Jouer unite make up and skin care in a house built of super-slick, ingenious packaging. I'm addicted to the velvety textures and easy-to-blend formulations and this carefully curated palette is the perfect way to discover the joy of Jouer.
Wowzers. HUGE thank you to Cult Beauty for offering this giveaway.
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Giveaway closes at 11.59pm this evening (18th)
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I know from your emails and comments that Cult Beauty is a shopping mecca for some of you - they recently asked me to collate my Top 10 skincare choices from their edited selection of top beauty finds from around the globe.
A sneak preview of some that made the cut...
Cult Beauty are offering one lucky reader the chance to win 5 of my Top 10 - simply email competitions@cultbeauty.co.uk with your chosen 5 and one winner will be chosen at random after the closing date....
Also: upon entering, ALL entries will be sent an email from Cult Beauty with a specific 10% discount code just for them - just for entering.....
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