Sukin Oil Balancing + Charcoal Pore Refining Facial Scrub & Super Greens Detoxifying Facial Scrub - Review

'Skincare that doesn't cost the earth...'

Sukin continues to maintain a strong stance on the environment and sustainability and has been certified as 100% Carbon Neutral, Cruelty-free, and Vegan for many years now, with all formulations being biodegradable and grey water safe in addition. Today, Sukin is Australia’s best selling natural skin care brand, with a portfolio across face, body and hair, and continuing to grow year on year. Sukin’s skincare is still Australian made and owned, and is run by a dedicated young team, focused on remaining close to the ground and providing customers with the best natural skin care on the market.

The Oil Balancing and Charcoal Pore Refining Scrub has a deeply refining base of jojoba beads and bamboo charcoal, combined with moringa extract which works to exfoliate the skin whilst keeping the pores clear of impurities. Full of vitamins and enzymes, rooibos tea, willowherb and coconut oil purify and balance the complexion, and may assist with guarding against breakouts. Bilberry extract and white tea provide important antioxidants, as aloe vera, chamomile and cucumber work to soothe and calm the skin for a healthy, balanced glow. And the Super Greens Detoxifying Scrub is a blend of kale, spirulina and parsley to help promote a healthy, glowing complexion whilst the jojoba beads and bamboo gently exfoliate the skin. Both scrubs are very grainy, this helps provide a softer exfoliation for the skin without being too harsh. Slowly working the product into your skin feels pleasant and my skin is left feeling soft after using both of the scrubs.

£9.99 for 125ml from LoveLula.com

These products were sent to me to review, all views are my own.

Laidbare For Richer For Porer 'Miracle' Mask - Review*

'For Richer For Porer'

Laidbare naturally inspired beauty is an everyday collection of natural skin and body care products. Laidbare offers a healthy way to achieve clear, radiant and youthful skin, without the high-end price tag. The Laidbare regime has been developed free from harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients, to ultimately keep your skin healthy and looking as young and fresh as possible! Laidbare highlights the benefit of every ingredient, with each natural extract defined. Our natural formulas are highly beneficial for all skin types, whatever your age.

Mask imperfections and reduce pores with our cleansing and hydrating facial masque. Kaolin Clay draws out impurities and toxins, Japanese Seaweed Extract detoxifies and smoothes the skin. Shea Butter gives hydration and conditions skin, whilst Liquorice helps minimise inflammation and Rose Water soothes irritation. A natural micro-exfoliation process to stimulate cell renewal for porcelain skin. Ideal for anti-ageing concerns & problematic skin types.

Sadly this is another product that turned out differently to what I was expecting. I was looking forward to a hard drying face mask due to the Kaolin Clay being in the ingredients but unfortunately, it didn't dry at all. Other than that, I love the Liquorice scent that it has and the Seaweed extract made my skin feel soft and exfoliated afterwards.

£7.99 for 50ml from LoveLula.com*

This product was sent to me to review, all views are my own.

Botanicals Lemongrass & Tea Tree Foot Scrub - Review*

Scrub a dub!

Quintessentially English, Botanicals Organic Skincare contains the best quality, sustainable, certified organic and natural ingredients to promote both personal and environmental health and wellbeing. All products are made fresh in small batches to preserve their active botanical properties, and processing methods ensure that the active nutrient (vital life force) of the plant isn't destroyed by heat or over-processing. Botanicals are one of the pioneers of British made certified organic skincare, and one of the first brands to have an entire range of products certified by the Soil Association. Botanicals have dedicated the last ten years to researching, developing and producing their range of totally natural and organic skin care products, winning both consumer praise and industry awards, culminating this year in Botanicals winning Best Brand in the FreeFrom Skincare Awards.

Botanicals revitalising natural scrub exfoliates dead skin cells, whilst softening hard, dry skin on the feet. Made with Himalayan mineral crystal, Dead Sea salt and skin softening shea butter.

When looking for a replacement to my previous foot scrub I came across this Lemongrass & Tea Tree scented one by Botanicals from LoveLula. As soon as I saw the scent of the product I was really interested as I thought it would smell very refreshing. I was correct about the scent and I really like it as it's perfect for a foot product. To use the scrub all you need to do is take a little from the jar and mix it with some water. Then simply rub and work the scrub into your feet making sure you focus on any dry areas. I like to use the foot scrub whilst I'm in the shower as it's easier to wash off afterwards. I find that my feet were left feeling very soft and smooth after using the scrub on them. And even though the scrub is pleasant to use, I still feel the need to scrub my feet with a foot file to remove any excess skin.

£14.50 for 70g from LoveLula.com*

This product was sent to me to review, all views are my own.

LUSH Grease Lightining Spot Treatment - Review

LUSH Cosmetics are highly against animal testing and use only ethical ingredients. All of their products are handmade and are 100% vegetarian-friendly, not all are vegan-friendly, so make sure you look out for the Vegan Society Approved stamp!

When your skin needs to shape up there’s no need to lose control. The (natural) power that antibacterial tea tree and witch hazel are supplying is purifying while antioxidant-rich grape juice helps to cleanse and soothe. If you're hopelessly devoted to clear skin, apply with a finger as often as you like. So easy even a beauty school drop-out could do it.

Grease Lightning is a thick gel-like consistency that can be used to directly banish spots. I personally found that the gel had reduced the redness of my spots after it had been left on overnight. I prefer using the product during the night because once applied you're left with a shiny film over the said spot. The main downside to this product though is its pump. I prefer putting the gel directly onto my spots, this means I only require a small amount of the product each time when using it. The pump tends to give you more product to work with as you can't easily control how much comes out of it. 

£7.95 from LUSH Cosmetics

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