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18 December 2018

sugarpuffish natural and organic favourites for 2018
*picture above & referenced within article includes PR samples/gifts & products bought with my own money*

As Christmas approaches I start to think about winding down for the holidays and what better way to draw a close than to look back on my blog favourites. I have felt that this year my beauty habits have peaked since I’m reaching for the same trusted favourites and I’ve reviewed less this year. This is possibly because my linalool sensitivity has limited choices and there haven’t been as many launches which have drawn my attention. My skincare collection isn’t too bad considering the avoidance of this one ingredient; of course everything remains natural, organic and ethical. I have always avoided certain animal derived ingredients (e.g carmine, silk, shellac, bee venom) but this year I think I made a conscious move towards skincare labelled suitable for Vegans.

Top of my repurchase list
It will come as no surprise to most that I continue to purchase Odylique Gentle Herb Shampoo as I dare not try anything else. I don’t want to upset my delicate scalp. I’ve settled into a routine pairing my shampoo with Madara Colour & Shine Conditioner and have finished off several tubes this year. For makeup Madara Moonflower Tinting Fluid and Everyday Minerals remain my daily go to products. I’ve been pretty fickle with cleansers swapping between handfuls of favourites but my moisturiser choices are firmly stuck on Evolve Daily Renew and Antipodes Rejoice.

Favourite new skincare discoveries for 2018
In March I tested Pure Potions Intensive Hand Cream and it quickly won me over by making light work of my dry skin. This is super rich and hydrating and remains a go to even more during Winter. April saw the arrival of Ere Perez SOS Marmalade Balm and this changed my skin overnight. I had been experiencing dermatitis on my chest for months and nothing seemed to help until I applied the SOS balm, it truly lived up to its name. Myroo is a brand I’ve trusted and discussed for several years and in May it was the Superfood Balm (fragrance free) that stole the show. For me its the formulation of ingredients that provides intrigue with mango, coconut, papaya, avocado, broccoli, cucumber and raspberry. It’s a great all rounder with a soft texture that melts into dry skin patches with ease. In the same month I reviewed Madara Hyaluronic Anti-Pollution CC Cream SPF15 and later went on to repurchase. This CC cream is seriously good and it’s a tough choice between this and my beloved Moonflower Tinting Fluid. In the end I decided that since the CC cream contains SPF it will be my go to in the summer months, that way I get to enjoy both products throughout the year. It’s no secret that the Mallow + White Soothe Cleansing Oil is one of my favourite products so in June I was excited to review the Soothe Balm. For anyone who experiences dry skin and fragrance allergies Soothe Balm is a must in your beauty collection. I think the most exciting launch of the year was Bodhi & Birch’s Superfoods Series and I quickly fell for the Avo Bao Cleansing Balm and Super25 Botanical Serum. I didn’t get around to writing a full review for the Super25 serum but trust me it’s beautiful. I believe both products make a difference to my skin in the long term. From my perspective, to create a range that is free from essential oils but still smells amazing is totally genius. So much love and attention has gone into the range and it really shows in quality and performance.

Favourite new free from/vegan foods for 2018
This year has been the year Vegan food has taken off and I for one love it. The Wicked Kitchen range at Tesco has doubled in size and let’s not forget all the pizzas, so much pizza! Waitrose introduced an own labelled product range which I am totally loving and still working my way through. I have developed a serious Vegan Magnum addiction, almond is the favourite. Fry’s Kitchen has arrived in Sainsbury’s and I love this as it’s more convenient for me. Veganise has become an alarming habit and I always have minimum two jars in the fridge, the supply issues experienced earlier in the year at Sainsbury’s were traumatic times (lol) Livia’s Kitchen Brownie Nugglets and Rhythm 108 Sweet n Salty Almond chocolate bars are the reason why none of my clothes fit.

I truly hope that all this innovation continues but the Free From Community has taken some hits this year. The effects of the Pret case are being felt. I hope that my love of eating out doesn’t take a step backwards in 2019. The the allergy and coeliac community are waiting to see what happens next.

I'm looking forward to what 2019 brings but in the meantime what are your favourites from this year?

Sarah x

1 January 2018

Top Green Beauty Natural Skincare for 2017
Happy New Year Everyone! 

When I started thinking about this article I realised that 2017 has been a slower year on my blog. Life had its ups and downs so naturally blogging took a back seat. May 2018 will be my 7th blog birthday and I hope to reach it because as many of you know blogging is a labour of love with little reward. The blogging community has changed a great deal, one thing I notice most is the decline in comments so if you left me one this year I really do appreciate them.

As you know food is a huge part of my waking thoughts, probably because my allergies have limited me for so long, I get overly excited when new free from products launch. I think 2017 has been a huge year for Vegans. So many amazing brands have become accessible and restaurants have taken noticed. We had an amazing trip to Berlin which aside from its historical and cultural importance has the most amazing options for Vegans. If you're interested in what I eat then I mainly share on Instagram but if you'd like to see more food on my blog then please let me know.

Moving on lets look back at some of my beauty reviews and take a minute to talk about my favourite discoveries in 2017. In April I wrote about Odylique 3 in 1 Maca Mask and it's been a favourite ever since along with the Coconut Candy Scrub, if you like enjoy using treatments I would certainly recommend them. In June Evolve won me over once again with their Daily Defence Moisture Mist. I finally found a linalool free toner which doesn't leave my skin feeling desperate for moisture. I'm also back using the Evolve Daily Renew face cream on a regular basis, it's wonderful in colder weather, very hydrating. Many of you will know that I don't often write about makeup however this year I've been trying a number of products from Ere Perez. I never really caught on to the RMS Beauty trend, they simply didn't wow me like everyone else but in my opinion the Ere Perez Carrot Colour Pots are much better. 

You'll have notice over time that my reviews have leaned towards fragrance free skincare and the two cleansers that impressed me this year are Siskyn Camellia & Safflower Hot Cloth Cleansing Oil and Harbour Elements The Truly Gentle Cleansing Balm. Of course they are different in their formulations but both have delicate skins in mind and I welcome a fragrance free formulation. Lyonsleaf launched some new products and the Marshmallow Soften & Rejuvenate Facial Oil (Unscented) quickly won me over. There was also Ihana Skincare Beri-Activ Cleansing Cream which I tried in August and I think it's a brand I'd like to explore more of in the future. I also loved discovering Trilogy Pure Plant Body Oil, another fragrance free find which has been helping my dry skin through the colder weather. 

I look forward to seeing what 2018 brings in terms of Green Beauty. I predict we might see some big changes. Back in September Pukka announced its sale to Unilever causing worries that the independent ethical brand would lose its values. We've finished the year with news that Unilever acquired Schmidt's Naturals and Trilogy announced a proposed sale to Chinese private equity firm Citic Capital China Partners. Also John Masters Organics have been changing up their product formulations and that's making some of us a little unhappy for a variety of reasons.

What have been your favourites from 2017? Do you have any Green Beauty predictions for 2018?

Sarah x

12 December 2017

Swap clairns glossier palmers the body shop for green beauty alternatives
Its been a few months since I wrote one of these posts. I watch a fair amount of Favourites on YouTube and that often gets me thinking about greener alternatives. I certainly don't want to make anyone feel guilty if they use "mainstream" products but I hope this helps for those who do want to change their skincare routine.

26 February 2017

Series: Swap YouTuber Favourites for Green Beauty Alternatives

For those not familiar with this series I pick out mainstream products mentioned in Favourite videos and suggest Green Beauty Swaps for them. 

NARS Tinted Moisturiser – I use tinted moisturisers on a daily basis and my current favourites are Madara Moon Flower Tinting Fluid and JOIK BB Cream. Other alternatives are Dr Hauschka Tinted Day Cream, Estelle & Thild All-in One Tinted Moisturiser and Green People Age Defy SPF 15 DD Tinted Moisturiser.

Bobbi Brown Bronzer - I struggled to track down ingredients online so I suspect the worst with this brand. Green Beauty Bronzers are quite easy to find and there are brands to suit every budget. Check out Ere Perez, Inika, Bellapierre, Lavera and W3LL People.

Dior Sugar Lip Scrub – I am astonished that anyone would spend £24 on a lip scrub, you really are just buying into a label. Lip Scrubs are easy to DIY from the contents of your kitchen cupboard. Simply use caster sugar with olive oil or coconut oil or honey. I guess the benefit of the Dior scrub is it's portable and not messy so you could swap for ILIA Balmy Nights

GlamGlow Supermud – you might be surprised to spot these on my swaps but there are some undesirable ingredients in the Glam Glow range (e.g. mineral oils & Methylisothiazolinone). My first thought as an alternative is the Madara Ultra Purifying Mud Mask but there are many others I'd recommend such as Odylique 3 in 1 Maca Mask, Botanicals Balancing Detox Mask, Evolve Raw Cacao & Coconut Radiant Glow Mask. 

The Body Shop Almond Milk & Honey – I’ve seen this range recommended for sensitive skin prone to eczema and it doesn’t sit well with me. To promote a range as almond and honey when those ingredients are very low down on the list feels like a rip off. This range contains possible eczema triggering ingredients like parfum and other undesirables. Also “almond milk” is interesting phrase for what is actually almond oil. I can't find you an exact swap but Weleda and Dr Hauschka have an almond range. Many Green Beauty lovers will just use almond oil and honey by themselves. 

Starbucks Iced Black Americano – when I saw a blogger recommend their favourite coffee it got me thinking, if you’re a regular customer have you considered switching to a reusable cup to cut down on landfill waste? According to the latest statistics, the UK throws away around three billion disposable cups a year. The problem is many disposable cups can only be recycled at a handful of specialist places (its polyethylene which waterproofs them that causes problems) so majority end up in landfill. If you'd like to help the planet then take a look at Ecoffee Cup for stylish designs. 

Many of the products mentioned above can be found at Naturisimo and Content Beauty. If you would like to read my last swap article then click here - No 5 - Green Beauty Alternatives featuring Nathalie Bond Organics, S5 Skincare, Balm Balm and Trilogy

Sarah x

28 December 2016

Top 6 Green Beauty Products and Brands of 2016
I wanted to take a look back over my reviews for 2016 and pick out my favourite discoveries and brands.

January - Sugar Loaf Soaps
I've known Sugarloaf Soaps for as long as I've been running this blog so I was delighted to have Sam make the favours for our wedding. Her soaps are super lovely and create a creamy foam. I love them for shaving. Our guests also complemented us on the favours and how they have enjoyed using their soaps.

February - Skin & Tonic
My struggles with linalool have been well documented this year and my focus has definitely been on fragrance/scent free products. The Naked Beauty Oil took the top spot alongside other existing favourites. This oil includes all my favourite ingredients so it's perfect for my delicate skin and I can't recommend it enough.

April - Myroo
This year Myroo re-branded and went top 14 food allergen free (with options for fragrance free as well). It was such a huge step to make but one that was so important to the allergy community. I know many of my readers have nut allergies and want to use natural products but really struggle so I hope Myroo has filled that gap. Myroo has finished the year with great success as they are now stocked at John Lewis (Leeds) and Anthropologie.

A beautiful new launch from Bodhi & Birch was the Botanic Dew Hand & Body Wash. I've been using as a hand wash and love the delicate scent. It is pure luxury but well worth the indulgence.

September - Ermana
A new brand discovery and I immediately became hooked with the Soothe Mama Body Oil which is free from essential oils. The blend is perfect for sensitive skins and you don't need to be a Mama to use it. I think I proved that when you struggle to find products for delicate skins it is worthwhile looking in unexpected places. Products aimed at children or Mums (even men!) are not limited to these target customers.

October - Evolve
I'd known this brand for a number of years but the re-branding has made Evolve stand out again. I haven't stopped raving about them. A number of their products do not contain linalool and its been wonderful to have beautiful aromas back in my life bathroom. My favourites are the Nourishing Hair Elixir and Daily Renew Facial Cream.

What have been your favourite products (or brands) for 2016?

Sarah x

7 June 2016

Swap YouTuber Favourites for Green Beauty Alternatives #2
The feedback on my first Youtube Swaps post was positive so I have decided to do another for the month of May. So lets get stuck in and I shall tell you my Green Beauty swaps for the following products.

The Body Shop Pinita Colada Shower Gel - if you want to swap out Body Shop products there are two brands that spring to mind. I can't find an exact match for Pina Colada but Dessert Essence Coconut Body Wash and Lavera Exotic Body Wash are coconut scented so you still get that tropical holiday vibe.

Bondi Sands Self Tan Liquid Gold - I'm not a self tan expert but I do know natural alternatives exist. You could switch to Green People Self Tan Lotion, Lavera Self Tanning Lotion or TanOrganic

Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme Eye Cream - this one needs a luxury green beauty swap as the price tag is pretty steep. Try Antipodes Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream, Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Eye Revitalising Duo, Dr Hauschka Eye Revive, Estelle & Thild BioHydrate Refreshing Eye Gel and Inlight Under Eye Revive.

Deborah Lippmann Cuticle Oil - an easy swap for me as I would recommend Fresh Therapies Nail Elixir

Clarins Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover - with this one I immediately think of Bloom Remedies Eye Make Up Oil Cleanser, not only are the ingredients natural but it's far more affordable in comparison to Clarins.

Laura Mercier almond coconut milk honey bath - lets ditch the honey element of this product and swap it for a Vegan alternative. I'm thinking Living Naturally Coconut Milk & Chai Bathtub Tea would make the perfect replacement.

La Mer The Hand Treatment - there are lots of gorgeous natural hand creams and I could make suggestions for every budget however, given the product claims of Le Mer I think Bodhi & Birch Lime Blossom Protecting Hand Serum could easily match up to it.

For products I haven't linked above, shop for them at my favourite sites Content Beauty and Naturisimo.com

Sarah x

6 August 2015

Sugarpuffish July 2015 Favourites
Vegan Nachos at Camden Markets, Lyonsleaf Soaps, Cookies & Scream Cookie Dough Milkshake, Birthday Bouquet 
Daily life often gets in the way of blogging. Anyone who has a full time job and manages a blog alongside will know that at times you simply don't have enough hours in the day for it all. I have been longing to get in front of the camera and make more of an effort with my YouTube channel but I just haven't had a free weekend. I'll admit I am throwing this blog post together in a lunch break but I wanted to have a catch up of sorts. It's a mash up of Favourites, News and Reviews for July.

Favourites for July 
I was sad to see the end of my Green Keratin Cleanser and I had been pairing it with PHB Ethical Beauty Gentle Moisturiser. I have also been enjoying using the Mr Sandman nail polish from One Ondine* and the Jane Iredale Lip & Cheek stain which I received in a Naturisimo* box back in May. There were a couple of free from food favourites this month. Aside from Cookies & Scream, the Allergy Show introduced me to Ananda's Round Up! and Moral Fibre snacks. My Birthday falls in July and if you follow me on social media this will be old news but I am now engaged. My boyfriend proposed on my Birthday and it was a complete surprise. I'm still getting over the shock. On the whole, I won't be blogging about our Wedding plans but there might be the occasional review of related items such as my mad panic to find a wedding cake I can eat (it will need to be dairy, egg and gluten free!). Aside from the new ring, I did spend my Birthday up in London, with a return visit to Camden Markets where Cookies & Scream are based and we popped into Whole Foods Kensington.

Reviews
A quick mention to Lyonsleaf who sent me some of their Vegan soaps - *Calendula and Rosemary & Citrus. Vicky told me that she doesn't sell as many of the Rosemary & Citrus which I think is a real shame because I have enjoyed using it. When you next consider buying solid soaps keep Lyonsleaf in mind. They offer a variety of fragrances and they don't go soggy in the soap dish or dry out your skin.

That folks sums up my July.

Sarah x

Disclaimer - *PR samples, no affiliated links

11 April 2014

Fushi and Balance Me
Ria of NatuRia Beauty started her blog in 2013 to document her transition to natural beauty products. She has a lovely blog and I have followed her with great interest. Here is what Ria has to say about her Holy Grail products.

Fushi Organic Avocado Oil – I’ve only added avocado oil into my skincare routine over the past couple of weeks, but it’s already reached Holy Grail status for me! I mostly use it as my nighttime face moisturiser. It sinks in so easily (I can even use it in the daytime under makeup too) and it’s amazing for hydrating and increasing elasticity of the skin. It’s also great as a cleanser, hair conditioner, as a base oil for DIY skincare and even as a salad dressing!

Balance Me Cleanse and Smooth Face Balm – I never thought I would get into cleansing balms but this is the product that totally converted me! This oil-based face balm makes easy work of removing my everyday makeup and it’s been perfect throughout the winter for gently exfoliating dry patches. My last tube of this lasted me over 6 months making it great value for money and I’ll definitely be repurchasing it again and again!

Thank you to Ria for taking part in my blog series. I hope you enjoyed reading about these products and will visit Ria's blog.

Sarah x

24 March 2014

George's Aloe Spray Mister and Now Organic Jojoba Oil
Ecoholic Beauty
Jess is a natural beauty enthusiast from Alberta. She has a blog but also a YouTube channel which I enjoy watching. Even though she is across the pond and the products she loves are not always available to me, I find her passion for natural health addictive. Jess has tackled taboo subjects of women's health and I recommend you check out her informative videos. I was delighted that she agreed to take part in this blog series and here is what she has to say about her Holy Grail products.

Both of my Holy Grail picks are simple, effective, affordable, and multi-use. They are staples in my natural beauty routine and, while especially lovely for my dry skin, would probably work well for a range of skin-types!

George's Aloe Spray Mister - I absolutely adore this 100% pure aloe vera distillate, it’s been a staple multi-use product in my skincare and beauty routine for ages. It’s a refreshing spray that goes great under or over makeup, and my skin loves aloe’s moisturizing properties. I like to spritz a bit of George’s Aloe on my face before I apply serums, oils, and moisturizers to help these products soak into my skin. My favourite use for this product is to spritz it on my face as a makeup setting spray. It keeps mineral foundation from looking cakey on dry skin and helps powder products set nicely. I also love the price point (just over $5 CAD on iHerb).

Now Organic Jojoba Oil - This outstanding product isn't actually an oil, but rather a wax ester. Because jojoba oil closely resembles human sebum, it penetrates the skin easily, moisturizes like a dream, and is suitable for all skin types (but especially normal to dry skin like mine). I use it to remove my makeup (either by massaging it into my face with my fingertips or swiping it across my face with a cotton pad). I love using jojoba oil to remove makeup and cleanse my face because it does an exceptional job of lifting impurities from the skin without the use of harsh chemicals. I also love using a few drops of jojoba oil as a facial moisturizer. Jojoba oil can be used all over your body, and for your hair too!

Christopher Drummond's Duo Phase Concealer
Makeup by Mary B 
If my memory is correct, I've been following Mary's blog for almost as long as I've been writing my own. We did a beauty swap back in 2012 and I still have fond memories for the Livpurely Coconut Oil she sent me. Here is what Mary has to say about her Holy Grail products.

Picking one or two holy grail products is a hard task for a beauty blogger! At this point, I've tried hundreds of products, and I tend to like having a variety of everything. But there are two things I just cannot see myself without at this time. 

The first is Christopher Drummond's Duo Phase Concealer. This stuff has amazing coverage, a beautiful finish and it's so versatile. I didn't think it was possible for a natural company to make a product like this! I use it everyday mixed in with my tinted moisturizer, and it creates a natural, dewy-finish foundation that covers almost everything. I also use it to conceal my undereyes and blemish spots. I just finished my first bottle of it in the color Light, and I just bought two more in Light and Fair.

The second is Egyptian Musk perfume. Right now I have about 6 different brands of the scent, and I can't pick just one that's better than the rest. But I can tell you that this fragrance is the only thing I want to wear, and I'm more than a little obsessed. I can appreciate many different scents, but when it comes to what I actually want to smell like, it's just Egyptian Musk. It's a sweet, light, subtle, and mysterious; almost soap-like at times. My roommate was actually the one who first discovered it at a store in New Orleans' French Quarter called Pharaoh’s Cave. Once I got a bottle from there, I was absolutely hooked. You can usually find different brands of Egyptian Musk at Whole Foods and other natural stores, and street and bazaar-style vendors often have it as well. In the picture are some of my favorites: Abdul Kareem, Auric Blends, Inesscents and a non-branded one from Pharaoh's Cave. Scent is such a personal thing, so I know not everyone will love it as much as me. But I do know there are many women out there who have a loyalty to this fragrance that stretches for decades, and I will probably be one of them someday.
Fat and the Moon's Lip Cheek Stain and Acure
Unsullied
I am actually a new follower to Jennifer and Kathryne's blog but I have quickly become a fan. They describe their blog as "our happy place" and focus on an all round healthy lifestyle which includes beauty and food. Here is what they have to say about their favourite products. 

JENNIFER
I feel like I've been blogging, tweeting, and talking up this product until I'm blue in the face (or, rather, flushed with a lovely rosy glow, a la the product itself!). Fat and the Moon's Lip & Cheek Stain has replaced ALL of the blush compacts, brushes and lip glosses I used to tote around in my purse. It's an all-natural, beeswax based stain that's buildable in color and universally flattering. I use it daily as a lip color, applying more when I'm feeling, y'know, vixen-y, and also as a cheek tint. The .5 oz tin has lasted me more than FOUR MONTHS - seems impossible, I know, but the stain is very solid, so you'll only use a tiny bit of product for each application. At $12, this is a STEAL that I'll be re-purchasing until the end of time!

KATHRYNE
I am loving this combo of Acure products that I have been using for the past few weeks. I have already seen HUGE improvements in the fine lines on my skin! I put on the Acure Radical Wrinkle Complex after toning, and then apply the Acure Line Eraser to my forehead, laugh lines, dimples, neck, corners of my eyes...um...pretty much most of my face (just because it feels so good!) and then let it sit or sleep on it. My forehead lines are smaller than they've been in years, and I honestly cannot believe the results I have seen, especially for the short time span I have been using these products. In love, and honestly, I can't see myself living without either of these... ever. (And I'm picky!)

A big thank you to Jess, Mary, Jennifer and Kathryne for agreeing to take part. They have a lot of knowledge to offer the green beauty community and I am sure you will enjoy reading/watching their blog/vlogs.

Sarah x

17 March 2014

Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil and Rose Water
Small Bits Of Loveliness

I love to read about natural skincare around the world. Jana is from Slovenia and describes herself as having "a soft spot for all things natural and organic". Don't worry if your Slovenian is a bit rusty she also translates her blog posts into English. Here is what Jana has to say about her Holy Grail products.

Rose Water – oh rose water, you glorious thing! Ever since I first bought it a couple of years ago I can't live without it. I use it every day without fail, it's a great thing to have. I love using it in the evenings, I find it so soothing and relaxing. It works wonders as a setting spray and don't get me started on that amazing fresh feeling of rose water on your face when you run around the city on a hot summer day. Nothing beats that!

Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil – gorgeous face oil that is definitely worth the hype, I love it more every day! Lightweight, moisturizing, powerful. The oil really calms my skin, it works great as an overnight treatment when I have some spots or redness on my face. It fades uneven pigmentation and scars and makes my skin really soft and smooth. Totally recommend it!


Elaa Skincare’s Cleansing Fairy Dust and Niora Naturals Facial Intensive Moisturizer
Chickweed and Blush

Sabrina's blog is about natural and organic lifestyle. She covers a wide range of topics from skincare and cosmetics to healthy recipes. Here is what Sabrina has to say about her favourite products pictured above.

The lovely Sarah from Sugarpuffish kindly asked me to share one or two of my “Holy Grail” products and I must say, this has been quite a difficult task! There are so many products I love and have had such great success with that it has been hard to narrow it down to just a few. I ended up picking two that not only help keep my skin break out free, but are major multi-taskers as well.

Elaa Skincare’s Cleansing Fairy Dust is one of my all time favorite products. It’s an amazingly versatile product that can be used as a cleanser, exfoliant, mask and even an overnight spot treatment to heal really angry blemishes. I love that it contains lavender, which is one of my favorite blemish busters and skin regenerators. Full review is on my blog. 

Niora Naturals Facial Intensive Moisturizer - I recently reviewed this product on my blog and I have been obsessed ever since. Not only does it leave my skin hydrated, but it helps to soothe and heal any breakouts I may have. It contains natural fruit acids to exfoliate, jojoba and argan oils to nourish and vitamin C to brighten. I’ve noticed since I have been using this that my skin is not only smoother and clearer, but firmer as well. It also makes an amazing primer for under foundation.

Thank you to Jana and Sabrina for agreeing to take part in this blog post. They are lovely ladies and I hope you will enjoy reading their blogs as much as I do.

Sarah x

10 March 2014


This Natural Bee favourite products featuring Oskia and Bodhi & Birch
Amber is the founder of a blog called This Natural Bee, like the rest of us she describes herself as a beauty addict who enjoys natural and organic skincare. She adores Bees and now runs her online store Nectar and Bumble. Amber has kindly agreed to participate in my series where I ask bloggers and friends to share their current holy grail skincare products, here's what she has to to say....

"When Sarah asked me to write a few words about my holy grail product, I found it so difficult to choose just one! I figured I would choose two as they have been working so well together for my skin for the past month or so! In fact, my skin has never looked better! The first is the OSKIA Renaissance Gel Cleanser which is a bright orange gel, that melts into an oil as you rub it into your skin. It removes makeup effortlessly and cleanses my skin leaving it feeling soft, smooth & radiant. It smells like rose too which is gorgeous! The second is a product that I will be reviewing soon on my blog and is the Neroli Lucé Facial Oil from Bodhi & Birch. This oil has been working so well on my blemish prone skin. It smells like sweet oranges, sinks in quickly and doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy. I have had hardly any breakouts since I've been using these two products together and they are both ones I will definitely repurchase in the future!"

Thank you Amber for sharing these products with us. Will you be adding them to your shopping list?

Sarah x

11 May 2013

My skincare routine is extremely basic. I live by the motto Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise and rarely extend it beyond these three products. I change my cleanser regularly as it's a product I enjoy testing but my moisturiser rarely changes. The important factor for my facial routine is non toxic, natural ingredients that can help with sensitive and dry skin. 

Here are my top Five Skincare products in the following categories 

Cleansers
Pai Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
Savionneire London Daily Facial Cleanser
Balm Balm Coconut Cleanser
Blue Labelle
100% Organics 

Moisturisers 
Antipodes Rejoice Light Day Cream
Dr Organic Pomegranate Cream
Borealis Calendula Cream
Barefoot Botanicals SOS face & body cream
Elizabeth's Daughter Intensive Moisturiser

Facial oils/Serums
Peachykeen Rosehip Oil
Myroo Starflower & Orange Blossom Facial Serum
Big Green Tree Facial Serum (review to follow)
Bodhi Desert Rose

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