Orla Kiely Bath & Face Cloth Gift Set

I'm a huge fan of Orla Kiely products and I wasn't disappointed with her Christmas 2013 collection. This cute set is free from parabens, sulphates and artificial colourings.

The mini geranium scented body lotion and shower gel duo is perfect for travelling or for anyone who loves a good bath. The orange face cloths features the gorgeous Orla Keily signature stem print. The geranium range features a blend of 10 essential oils including geranium, eucalyptus, lavender and clary sage. Not only is this a really relaxing set it also cleanses and nourishes skin.

The Orla Keily Geranium Bath & Face Cloth set is �12.00 from John Lewis here. 
Coming up tomorrow: Guinot Gift Set 

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Naked Fake It Gotta Glow Gift Set

Finally, a natural option to fake tanning! The Naked 'Fake It Gotta Glow' gift comes with a silicone free Glow It Up Self Tan Lotion and a 100% natural Dust Me Mineral Shimmer Powder. This is perfect if like me, you aren't jetting off anywhere sunny soon but still want that golden glow all year round.

The Glow It Up self tan lotion is enriched with Shea and Cocoa butter to help hydrate skin and leave it feeling super soft. There's no chance of that funky fake tan smell with this as the lotion has a fresh pink grapefruit, zesty bergamot, amber and vanilla extract scent (YUM). The fragrance-free Dust Me Mineral Shimmer Powder is ideal for a quick tan fix.

The Naked Fake It Gotta Glow gift set retails for �14.00 from the Naked website here or online here. 

Coming up tomorrow: Orla Kiely Gift Set 

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Autumn Nail Polish Picks

Dark, berry shades ooze Autumn sophistication. I like to incorporate these autumnal shades into my wardrobe, on my face and on my hands! Here are a few Autumn nail polishes that i'll be reaching for this season..

Jacava London in Toffee Apple* �14.50 (LINK) 
Not only is this shade (and name) perfect for Halloween, the formula is 8-free - it contains no Formaldehyde, Camphor, Toulene, DBP, Parabens, Phthalates, Cellophane and is also cruelty-free and vegan friendly. The super classy packaging looks great on display and even better on nails. The brush touches the bottom of the bottle meaning no more wastage!
BeautyUK Gel FX Posh Polish in Crimson Rose �3.49 (LINK)
An intense velvet red with hints of burgundy. This new polish for BeautyUK is a delicious colour that looks glossy and gel like once applied. These polishes are great value and they come in loads of lovely shades!
Revlon Nail Enamel in Bewitching �6.49 (LINK)
A truly bewitching nail polish. The classic dark red suits all skintones and glides on smoothly. I love wearing this on my toes in the colder months.
No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour in Temptress �6.00 (LINK)
This is the prefect colour if your looking for a dark nail polish but don't want to go for black. The crimson red needs two coats and dries quickly. Ideal for channelling your inner goth!

What do you think of dark nails? 
I love everything about Autumn, make sure you check out my other autumn related posts if you missed them!
Autumn Skincare Additions
Autumn Eye Make Up Trends
Autumn Berry Lipstick Favourites
Autumn Berry Ombre Lips tutorial 

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LUSH Toothy Tabs in 'Atomic': Review

 

Did you know LUSH also do dental products, i didn't before i tried these! Toothy Tabs are basically 

toothpaste in solid form. Sounds weird? Yep, it is. 

The toothy tabs come in a box made from 100% recycled paper. As with all things LUSH, this is such an unique and innovative product! To use you simple place one between your front teeth and crush before brushing your teeth as normal. I've been using 'Atomic' which includes antiseptic ingredients such as clove and cinnamon. 

The Results

I was sceptical at first whether these would clean my teeth as well as normal toothpaste would. I use an electric toothbrush and the Toothy Tabs foam up a lot more then i was expecting! The taste and chalky texture is something i've gotten use too and isn't unpleasant at all. After using these for nearly 4 weeks, they do clean my teeth as well as an ordinary toothpaste. I love that these are eco-friendly, cruelty-free and use essential oils. I'd never really given much thought of how many plastic toothpaste tubs i use, but it's something i'm going to try and cut down on in the future.

Atomic LUSH Toothy Tabs are �2.50 for 40 available from LUSH stores or online here.

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My Thoughts On: Beautiful Movements Cosmetics

Beautiful Movements are a natural cosmetics brand co-founded by ex-Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt.  The products are free from parabens, animal products, synthetic dyes & fragrances, neither are they tested on animals. As well as being cruelty-free, the brand is also good for your skin. The products are lightweight and allows skin to breathe without clogging pores.  The Beautiful Movements range includes mineral foundation, eyeshadow, lipgloss, bronzer and brushes.  I've been testing a few products from the range, here's how i got on...


Red Rock Mineral Eyeshadow �7.00 
The eyeshadow range is divided into four categories: Starry Eyed Glamour, Earthy Princess, Story Book and Burning Spirit. They are 100% natural and vegan. The shadows are gorgeously high pigmented. 'Red Rock is a beautiful golden, shimmery copper shade which looks great blended over the entire eyelid. This colour will really suit those with blue or green eyes. The formula is super soft making it easy to blend.

Clay Mineral Eyeshadow �7.00 2g 

Another eyeshadow from the Beautiful Movements 'Burning Spirit' Collection. 'Clay' is a matte, creamy yellow shade which looks lovely and natural for everyday. The 9ml sifter jar which contains the loose pigments can be a little messy to use at first but after a few goes i've gotten use to it! For a more intense eyeshadow you can mix this with the mixing medium mentioned below.

Mixing Medium Prime & Create �20.00 

A multi-purpose product - you can use this either as a primer or mix it with a mineral powder. Adding it with mineral concealer will create a matt finish with maximum coverage. Powder blushers and bronzers can easily be transformed into cream tints for cheeks, eyes or even lips. I've been using this with mineral eyeshadow to make liquid liners and create an intense eyeshadow finish.The silky, clear gel contains aloe vera which is kind to skin and has healing properties. It melts into skin smoothly and you only need to use a small amount of this product, so the 20g pot will last ages! 

This range would be perfect if you use only cruelty-free, natural cosmetics or if it's something you want to get into! Beautiful Movements is available from Holland & Barrett here or via the Beautiful Movements website here. 

*pr samples

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