Noble Isle Tea Rose Bath & Body Oil Sample Review RRP £40

 

June 2nd is a celebratory date that will mark peoples' diaries for the Queens Jubilee, I on the other hand will be celebrating for a different reason - born on the Queens Coronation Day, this year I'll be turning 50... 

Noble Isle is a British brand that exudes royalty. They use the best quality ingredients to deliver an experience that is both luxurious and that creates a sensory journey. My local florist actually stock this brand, and I was lucky enough (pre divorce) to be able to afford one of their candles. I will tell you now it was the best candle I had owned!

So I felt very grateful when I was offered to sample the new Tea Rose Bath & Body Oil £40 for 250ml. I knew I was going to be in for a treat due to their reputation of sourcing the best ingredients (British origin) for their products. 

Some of these ingredients include:-

• Vitis Vinifera (Grapeseed Oil) - contains linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid that helps maintain a healthy, strong layer of skin. It's non-comedogenic, so it doesn't block pores making it an ideal base oil for all skin types especially oil.  
• Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond Oil) - protects the skin from UV damage and environmental aggressors such as pollution. Also is healing and anti-inflammatory and so soothes chapped skin. 
• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil - rich in vitamin E, this amazing oil helps promote skin circulation and cell renewal. Is anti-inflammatory and helps ton and de-congest blocked pores. Is incredibly nourishing and moisturizing and keeps skin feeling supple. 
• Carthamus Tinctorus (Safflower) Seed Oil - a soothing oil, ideal for skin conditions that suffer with acne, eczema and psoriasis. Again it's non-comedogenic so suitable for oilier skin types.
• Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil - has anti-microbial properties so keeps bacteria at bay. Ideal if you suffer with congested skin or suffer with blackheads. It also helps remove dead skin cells so keeps skin looking smooth. 
• Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil - a soothing oil ideal for itchy skin and dry, irritated skin. Is healing and gentle so works well with sensitive skin types. 

Whilst the ingredients make this oil a skin treatment, our first impressions are always smell, and what made my shoulders drop was the heavenly rose scent. I love the smell of rain on roses, that fresh, delicate fragrance of a scented rose bush. On my dog walk today as the sun came out, I walked past a rose bush and it instantly made me breathe in deeply. This is that rose bush captured into a bottle. It's not overly heady, just the gentle but instantly recognisable scent of the purest English Rose Petals (sourced from Rosebie Morton of The Real Flower company from Chelsea Greenin, London). Other notes include Jasmine, Black Tea (from Jing Tea, London) and Clary Sage - combined these essential oils stop it from being overtly sweet, and leave more of a crisp and fresh bouquet.

You only need a small capful in the bath for an instant stress release experience. I ran my water warm and just let the oils soak into my skin. Whilst this is also a body oil, I found the oil in the bath was enough to moisturise my skin, leaving it feeling soft and smelling exquisite. 

If you were to apply it directly to your skin, you only need a small amount and as you can see from the photo below it leaves a satin sheen that's perfect for summer nights. 

I shall be using this on my birthday next week however, I would suggest if you are looking for a gift for that someone special then this is ideal. You can check out the rest of the range here at www.nobleisle.com

Natura Siberica Oblepikha C-Berrica Vitamin C Ultra Glow Face Pads Sample Review £9 20pcs

 

I'm a huge lover of using Vitamin C in skincare, ever since I met a skin scientist behind many successful brands who had told me his No 1 must have in ingredients would always include Vitamin C. It's an ingredient that works to speed up cell turnover and collagen renewal, thus making skin look youthful. It helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smooths the skins surface and evens out skin tone and texture. Vitamin C gets results!

So I was super-excited to review the Natura Siberica Oblepikha C-Berrica Vitamin C Ultra Glow Face Pads, I was expecting to write up positive things, especially as I've mentioned numerous times Natura Siberica is one of my favourite brands. 

The pot contains 20 pieces and whilst, gentle enough to use daily I would probably use no more than a few times a week. Before I look at the other ingredients, the product is vegan friendly and contains no harsh chemicals, making them ideal for all skin types. Ingredients include:-

• Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Water - aka Sea Buckthorn, helps moisturize the skin and contains linoleic acid that helps regulate our natural moisture levels. 
• Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate - an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage, slows down the aging process and prevents fine lines appearing. It's a must have ingredient in anti-aging skincare. 
• Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract - Blackcurrant - full of fatty acids that help nourish the skin, and contains Vitamin C that helps form collagen, plumping up the skin and making it appear more youthful. 
• Angelica Archangelica Root Extract - helps sooth the skin, is ideal for anyone that suffers from skin irritation and sensitive skin. Also helps even out skin tone and gives a brighter complexion.
• Lactic Acid - helps naturally exfoliate dead skin cells and fades dark spots, giving a more luminous and clearer complexion. Also helps prepare the skin to absorb other products such as serums. 
• Glycolic Acid - as above helps to exfoliate but also ideal for those that suffer with oilier skin textures and blackheads. 

Unlike many skin pads on the market, these are a decent size as you can see from the photo. One pad easily swiped over my face and neck. I used both sides to give my face a thorough application of all the Vitamin C goodness.  Whilst I didn't have any tingling, if you have very sensitive skin you may experience a slight tingle and this is completely normal. 

I am super impressed as always by the quantity of active ingredients. I haven't given them the full trial yet so it's early days however, I will say that my eldest teenager has now pinched them from my bathroom to help her acne prone skin! Check out the rest of the product line and customer testimonials at www.naturasiberica.co.uk

Barry M Eyes On The Go Mini Cream Eyeshadow Palettes £6.99

 

I have to admit when I first saw these palettes I didn't give them much of a glance. The colours looked standard, a bit wishy washy and a few of them slightly garish to use on the eyes (unless in festival mood). Well how wrong I was! I think the issue is that they are marketed as 'eyeshadow cream palettes', when in fact they are so much more!

The formulas are super creamy, blend like a dream and yet instantly dry to a light, semi-matte texture. They don't crease, the colours just fuse together and stay put! Yet this is just the start. I soon realised that the pink makes the perfect, punchy lip colour, and for those who are in a rush doubles up as a blusher. The deep red looks amazing and dramatic with a swipe of gloss on the lids and on the lips.

However, what has me so excited is that you can mix the colours together, creating a huge spectrum of shades to play with. It's like being inside a paint box!

For testing I didn't bother using any brushes, I just swirled my fingers into the colour and mixed together on the back of my hand. Lilac is a colour that really suits brown eyes, so I simply mixed the pink and the deep purple to give the most beautiful, pastel, lilac shade (see above photo). I then just patted a little of the pink into the apples of my cheeks and dabbed some on my lips.

Below I mixed the red with the deep purple to give a luscious colour that looks amazing on dark skin tones. It really has given me an afternoon of fun and brought out the artist in me!

Again with the neutral shades, you can use your imagination and create so many unique looks, from natural daytime to glamourous evening looks. You can use the neutral colours to sculpt cheekbones, create depth and highlight areas of the face. 

So these are far from your average 'eyeshadow cream palettes'. As with all Barry M products these are cruelty free. Well done Barry M - I think you've led the way here!  You can purchase these for £6.99 at www.barrym.com

Barry M Fresh Face Luminiser Sample Review RRP £4.99

 I'm definitely a 'summer' person when it comes to make-up. I love all the burnished bronzes, golds and metallic highlighters that accentuate a healthy glow we might get from being outdoors (note not endless tanning)! These 'Luminisers' are the perfect compliment to summer skin and can be used in a multitude of ways.  

However, before I begin let me remind you that Barry M products are all Vegan, PETA Certified and Cruelty Free. Many of their products such as these ones, also have added ingredients making them not just a 'superficial cosmetic' but also a skin treatment.

The Luminisers contain Hyaluronic Acid that helps skin maintain it's moisture levels, thus keeping skin feeling nourished and supple. They also contain Aronia Berry an ingredient that helps protect the skin from environmental pollutions such as smoke, protects the skin from UV radiation and also are anti-bacterial and so ideal for acne prone skin types. They come in 3 colour ways. 

GOLD

I love the 'Gold', you only need a tiny amount to highlight the tips of the cheekbones and create that high cheekbone glow. However, you can also use dabbed on the centre of the lips to make a pout look fuller, and simply washed over the eyelid for an immediate 'makeup' glow. The tiny iridescent particles shimmer without any glitter and so are incredibly flattering for all ages. 

ROSE

Rose is a beautiful pink shade that is universally flattering and is lovely smudged just on the apples of the cheeks. It gives that flushed rosy glow look but you only need a tiny amount. It can also be used as an all over lip/eye colour, and really looks amazing as dusk falls.

BRONZE

Whilst I love all 3, Bronze is the ideal shade for blending just across the cheeks, forehead, tip of nose and chin. It can also be used as a stunning lip shade, to give a natural, nude colour for during the day or evening. 

It can be layered, as all of them an over another colour on the lips, as well as dabbed on the inner corner of the eyes to make eyes look brighter and more wide awake.  So versatile are these shades and with their 'blendable' textures, I would say they're one of my holiday must haves! Not only do they blend well, they also last throughout a hot, sweaty dog walk! All 3 will be going in my suitcase this year! You can check out the rest of the range here at www.barrym.com

 

thebeautyworX™ #SUNSETSENORITA Eyeshadow Palette 27 Sample Review £9.99

 

I have written about this brand before and so super impressed by the pigmentation of the palettes, that when I received an email from the PR showcasing the #SunsetSenorita Palette 27 I immediately requested to review one. Often I don't review palettes twice over, but on this occasion I knew it would be worth my time taking photos and doing the write up etc! As the sun is blazing down at the moment, and I could be outside getting a little colour, you know this palette is worth it as I'm inside writing up on it!

This palette contains 16 eyeshadow pigments covering the spectrum of golds, burnished bronzes, metallic taupes, shimmering gunmetal to matte neutral shades of terracotta, salmon to the lightest oyster. 

Now I am no make-up snob albeit my personal collection does contain a few Charlotte Tilbury's, MACs etc - and when I tell you I have tested hundreds of shadows over the 25 years of being a Beauty Editor, I know that some cheaper brands work just as well, if not better. Well you can see for yourself the depth of the pigments, that these shadows are far superior to many expensive brands on the market. 

Without using any filters, without using any primer you can see that the colours simply glisten. On any eye colour these are the ultimate shades for evening glamour, perfect for dusky nights as the sun lowers and the shimmers make your eyes glint. You don't need to be an expert at blending, simply applying one of the matte shades all over, followed by a metallic bronze on the lid with your finger will give you an instant party look. 

For the daytime you can shade, contour or just line your eyes with the neutral matte shades. You can even use the lighter shades to create a fuller looking pout, by simply place a dab on your cupids bow or in the centre of your lids over some gloss. Sangria, a deep, metallic, wine colour is the ultimate lip colour with high sheen. Whilst Tequila Sunrise a rich, pigmented gold will turn the most basic lip colour into the ultimate glam shade. Passion Fruit Martini is a neutral, shimmering pink that looks amazing too mixed with a little gloss. 

It's my favourite palette I've tested this year - I'm obviously not alone in thinking this, as on the website they're selling fast! I suggest if you want a handbag, slimline, multi-purpose palette then you head over to their website ASAP and get one before they all go!  You can check out the range here at www.thebeautyworx.co.uk