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● Laura Thornberry ●

If you've not heard of Estrid then I don't know where you've been hiding. It's the sustainable razor subscription service that EVERYONE'S been talking about, and I just had to give it a try. After reading a whole load of amazing reviews, I decided I needed to see that all the fuss was about. I wanted to see why Estrid was so popular and why everyone was raving about the subscription service. 

No fuss! No cuts! No more bad shave days? You got it!

Vegan Razor Subscription Estrid

"Hair removal should be optional. Great hair removal shouldn’t. That’s why we’ve created Estrid." 

First of all, the Estrid razor is pretty sharp. Featuring 5 blades for a closer, smoother finish. From the very first use, I was super impressed and my legs had never felt softer. The blade itself features a completely vegan moisturising panel, encased in Cocoa Butter, Aloe Vera & Shea Butter, helping to avoid any shaving rashes or bumps too. I found that the cartridge was super easy to clean, and any hair that was removed didn't get stuck within the blades like it can with some disposable razors. The steel handle is made to such a high quality without the expensive price tag. It feels heavy in your hand, and makes me feel as though I have greater control over my shaving and the direction of movement from the razor. No cuts, no scratches and definitely no razor burns.

Vegan Razor Subscription Estrid

In terms of cost, the pricing for the first subscription is super affordable. The £7.95 starter kit includes; 1 steel handle, 1 wall holder and 2 razor head cartridges. Then by continuing with the subscription, you'll get sent four replacement cartridges for £9.95 in the post as often as you want. No strings attached - cancel anytime! This is the perfect razor service as I'm so forgetful, and never seem to purchase new razors when I need to, so the fact they come direct to my door is game-changing!

Vegan Razor Subscription Estrid

"Every purchase makes a difference. Estrid feels different and makes a difference, too. For every purchase you make, we donate a portion to Kvinna till Kvinna, Medica Mondiale, or the Fawcett Society, all of which work to support women and gender equality around the world."

Have you tried Estrid yet?

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Who says Valentines is just for couples? You know that day that if you’re totally single reminds you that you’re totally single. Fear not, make this Valentine's Day all about you. A day to celebrate your achievements, to pamper yourself and most importantly to love yourself! Rosina's Lotions & Potions have kindly gifted me a selection of their amazing products wrapped up in a beautiful gift box, including the Kale and Pomegranate Face Mask*, the Rose-Scented Signature Rosina's Candle*, the Rose Perfecting Oil* and a Rose Bath Bomb*, to help me create the perfect pamper evening this Valentines.

Rosina's Lotions and Potions

"Rosina's Lotions & Potions came to life in 2008 as an alternative to chemically laden modern skincare. With an initial dozen products and the brand has quickly grown to be an industry leading skincare and bath accessories company featuring vintage-inspired product design and history. The company was founded by Sophie Cooper who spent most of her youth either helping at one of her mother’s skincare clinics or stirring up pots of beautiful potions in her grandmother’s kitchen. Using Rosina’s unique recipes and her mother’s technical know-how Sophie created what would become one of the UK's leading natural luxury skincare brands."

Rosina's Lotions and Potions
Kale & Pomegranate Face Mask*
 
The Kale & Pomegranate Mask is an amazing multi-tasking treatment, that you can use as a cleanser, mask and exfoliator all in one. After using this mask on fresh cleansed skin, even after the first use, my skin appeared much smoother, healthier and more radiant. The pomegranate helps to gently exfoliate the skin to reveal a smoother, brighter complexion while the organic kale will make skin feel more supple and plump. 

Rosina's Lotions and Potions
Signature Candle*

Can we just take a moment to admire the beauty and simplicity of this gorgeous hand-printed glass candle. Whilst burning, the candle fills your entire room with a beautifully perfumed rose essential oil, that helps to build and create that perfectly peaceful atmosphere when you want to relax and de-stress. A candle 100% worthy of featuring in a pamper night as it really helps to set the calming mood.

Rosina's Lotions and Potions
Rose Perfecting Oil*

Rosina's Rose Perfecting Oil is a delicate, but deeply moisturising, facial oil. Enriched with the healing properties of Helianthus, Argan Oil and precious Rosa Damascena. It is a facial oil rich in nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins. I like to use this Rose Oil as part of my evening skin routine, so it can absorb into my skin overnight, and I wake up with a plump and hydrated complexion. A much needed skin pick-me-up for dull and dry winter skin!

Rosina's Lotions and Potions
Rose Petal Bath Bomb*

This gorgeous rosy pink handmade luxury bath bomb is packed with moisturising agents, anti-ageing properties and a delicate fragrances for a truly replenishing soak that leaves the skin super soft, moisturised and subtly-scented. As soon as you pop it into the bath, it bubbles and fizzes like crazy, filling the bathroom with a fresh and warming rose aroma. It's so calming yet invigorating, it's the perfect bath bomb scent to use before bed!

What are your plans for Valentines Day? What are your pamper night essentials?

ad* | This post contains PR samples gifted for a feature and for review purposes
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Back in 2015, I blogged about The Body Shops festive range for that year, and I was blown away with the scents that they had produced for that season. Since then, I kind of forgotten about them, until recently an email popped up in my inbox with a discount code for the website that I needed to take advantage of. 40% off is crazy, but it definitely justifies a good haul! 

Making an appearance for 2018 with...

 Peppermint Candy Cane - Infused with the uplifting scent of peppermint candy canes. Strong and fresh minty aromas, with a hint of sweetness.

Vanilla Marshmallow - Enriched with vanilla extract from Madagascar, this sweet, warming and creamy range has the seasonal scent of sweet vanilla and marshmallows.

Berry Bon Bon -  Enriched with cranberry seed oil from the floodplains of North America, this juicy and fruity seasonal scent that is packed full of delicious winter berries.

The Body Shop Christmas Bubble Baths

 First up, festive bubble baths. Is there anything better than a hot bubble bath on a cold winter evening?! I don't think so. So I've picked up the Peppermint Candy Cane Bubbling Bath Foam & Vanilla Marshmallow Bubbling Bath Foam. These bubbling bath foams produce so many bubbles and fill the room with such strong, fresh aromas. You're bath will definitely be bubble heaven!

The Body Shop Christmas Berry Bon Bon Body Lotion

I've been completely obsessing with the Berry Bon Bon Body Lotion ever since my order arrived at my house. It's that good, I've already stocked up on 2 more bottles! The scent is just so fresh and fruity, it lingers on the skin for hours. The body lotion has such a rich, creamy formula, it feels so nourishing and moisturising on the skin. Enriched with Cranberry Seed Oil extract from North America, this keeps the skin feeling softer and smoother all day long.

The Body Shop Christmas Hand Creams

The perfect handbag essential this season, and I've got both the Vanilla Marshmallow Hand Cream & Peppermint Candy Cane Hand Cream. With a light, non-greasy formula, these hand creams leaves your hands feeling softer and smoother. It works wonders for dry, winter skin! They are a great size for taking with you on-the-go or for travelling. They have become my new cold weather best friend.

The Body Shop Christmas Shower Gels

I've used plenty of The Body Shops shower gels before and they are definitely one of the best that I've ever tried. One of my favourites is the Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel. That stuff is super moisturising on the skin and has such a unique, fresh scent. But for Christmas, I've picked up both the Berry Bon Bon Shower Gel & Peppermint Candy Cane Shower Gel. These shower gels lather up so well, you only need the smallest amount ever. The scents last on your skin for so long!

Overall, I'm super excited about the ranges that The Body Shop have brought out this year. I didn't think they could get any better, but this year they have definitely taken it to a whole new level! They've outdone themselves and literally combined all my favourite scents into their seasonal range for this year, it's just a shame they are always limited, as I would love these all year round. Especially the Berry Bon Bon Body Lotion and the Peppermint Candy Cane Bubbling Bath. If you're looking to try anything from the 2018 festive range, those are the 2 products I would highly recommend. They are INCREDIBLE!

What is your favourite festive scent from The Body Shop?
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Organii; a UK based brand focusing on all things organic and natural launched the Intensive skincare range for dry and sensitive skin, that is prone to skincare issues including Eczema, Psoriasis and Rosacea. Teaming up with Hannah Pearson; a health practitioner, to create the range, which is 100% vegan, cruelty-free and certified organic. A great household product as it is suitable for the whole family! 

Organii Intensive Organic Face and Body Oil

"Organii Everyday Organics has the best Organic Skin Care products which include, shower gels, liquid hand soaps, sun protection, cream soaps, organic cotton plasters and mouthwash. All Organii products are free from SLS, Parabens, Phthalates, Silicone, Mineral Oils and have not been tested on animals."

Organii Intensive Organic Face and Body Oil

 Benefits

- A light oil for daily use
- Suitable for dry, sensitive and allergy prone skin
- Helps to ease itching and reduce inflammation
- Suitable for all ages
- Suitable for vegans
- Certified Vegan
- Certified Organic by Soil Association

Organii Intensive Organic Face and Body Oil

The Intensive Organic Face and Body Oil* contains the such high quality organic seed oils; a powerful blend of Sunflower Seed oil, Rosehip Seed oil and Nettle Leaf extract, that are naturally packed with nutrients, vitamins and minerals which helps support healthy and glowy skin. This face and body oil would be ideal for those with sensitive or eczema-prone skin, as well as those who have dry skin and are in need of some serious hydration and moisture; especially in the colder, winter months.

I've been using the Organii Intensive Organic Face and Body Oil for a number of months now, the appearance/texture of my skin has drastically changed and I definitely would recommend this product for a number of reasons. The Organii oil feels very light on the skin and is easily absorbed without leaving any sticky or greasy residue. It has quite a watery, light texture; so a little goes a very long way! It glides so effortlessly across the skin. 

I like to use the Organii Intensive Oil mainly on my face as I do have a few drier patches of skin. I include this oil in my evening skincare routine, as I feel the oil needs overnight to fully absorb into my skin. This oil helps to improve the texture and appearance, and in the morning my skin feels refreshed, brightened and plump.
Check out my review of the delicious Organii Strawberry Shower Gel!

Have you tried Organii products before? 

ad* | Gifted PR Sample from Pravera 
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If your shower is anything like mine, it will be jam-packed with body care products, shower gels, cream washes and body oils, you name it, I've got it! 

When it comes to shower gels, I love to chop and change the scents I use, from super fresh and zingy, to fruity and floral, but recently I've been reaching for the same one EVERY time I shower; the Fruity and Refreshing Strawberry Shower Gel by ORGANii* has been my current go to and I'm sure you will love it too!

Strawberry Shower Gel by ORGANii

"Organii Everyday Organics has the best Organic Skin Care products which include, shower gels, liquid hand soaps, sun protection, cream soaps, organic cotton plasters and mouthwash. All Organii products are free from SLS, Parabens, Phthalates, Silicone, Mineral Oils and have not been tested on animals."

Strawberry Shower Gel by ORGANii

This shower gel by ORGANii has a mouth-watering, super fruity, fresh strawberry fragrance, that will definitely give you a refreshing and revitalising shower boost, perfect for those tired mornings where you can't wake up. The Strawberry Shower Gel has quite a thick consistency, so a little goes a long way. The gel lathers up well and foams nicely, once rinsed off, your skin will be left feeling recharged, clean and incredibly soft, what more could you ask for? 

If you've got dry skin, I'd recommend this as my skin is always left super hydrated after use, sometimes I don't even need to moisturise after showering as my skin is left looking nourished and glowy.

Strawberry Shower Gel by ORGANii

Also, if Strawberry isn't for you, Organii also offer a few other shower gels, available in Aloe Vera & Bamboo, Shea Butter, Argan Oil and Liquorice scents.

RRP £5.95 / 300ml

Have you tried Organii products before? Which shower gel scent would be your favourite?

ad* | Gifted PR Sample from Pravera for review purposes
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Introducing Boozi Bodycare. The ORIGINAL Cocktail-Inspired Body Care Company, inspired by the fruit blends in cocktails, bringing you extremely fresh, fragrant and fruity body care products. From body wash to body cream to lip care and bath jellies, Boozi Bodycare has plenty of bath products for you to enjoy, in a wide range of cocktail inspired scents.

I gladly received a selection of Boozi Bodycare Shower Cocktails* after winning a Twitter Giveaway a few weeks ago. In this giveaway, I won 4 body wash miniatures in a variety of cocktail inspired scents; Gin and Tonic, Woo Woo, Mojito and Bellini. If you're a fan of fruity fresh cocktails, these body washes are definitely a must have for you!

Boozi Bodycare Shower Cocktail Body Wash

Sparkling Gin & Tonic
Splash on the refreshing, crisp and classic scent of our sparkling Gin and Tonic.
 A refreshing and zingy shower experience for those who love a fresh and clean scent.

Cheeky Woo Woo 
Like the sound of sweet peaches and juicy cranberries? Then the Fresh and Fruity Woo Woo will be your body wash of dreams.

Virgin Mojito
My personal favourite, the Virgin Mojito. An irresistible blend of zesty lime and fresh, crushed mint, this body wash will have you dreaming of that glorious summer sunshine. With a super fresh and sweet scent, the Virgin Mojito is the perfect wake-me-up shower fragrance.

Peach and Passion Fruit Champagne Bellini
For a more luxurious bath time experience, Unleash those fruity bubbles
with juicy peaches, exotic passion fruit and sparkling champagne.

After testing out all of these Boozi Bodycare Shower Cocktails, I was very impressed. Not only are the scents super fresh and fragrant, after use my skin felt so soft and nourished, I would 100% recommend these to any cocktail lover! Simply shake your cocktails and lather up with these rich and revitalising shower cocktails. Boozi Bodycare also offer another 4 fresh and fruity cocktail scented ranges available on their website, so whatever your cocktail preference, there will be a scent perfect for you!

 Other scents in the cocktail range are as follows;
- French Martini
- Pina Colada
- Mango and Ginger Margarita
- Strawberry Daiquiri 

Have you heard of Boozi Bodycare before? What cocktail scent would be your favourite?

ad* | Gifted product samples won in Twitter giveaway.
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