CÎME Beautifying Dry Oil

One of the best things about being a blogger, apart from being part of this amazing supportive online community, is having the opportunity to try brands and products that I wouldn't otherwise have known about; CÎME is one of those brands! CÎME is a luxury line of certified organic skincare using himalayan plant extracts and oils, vitamins, essential fatty acids and other natural ingredients. All of their products are cruelty free and vegan, suitable for sensitive skin types and use fair trade ingredients; additionally for every product sold CÎME will donate to the Nepal Trust charity organisation - can this brand be any more amazing! Also the products do not contain parabens, perfumes or other ingredients that can be harmful or irritating to the skin. 

I was very kindly sent the *CÎME L'Huile Beautifying Dry Oil (€22.90, 100ml) which is a multi-purpose, 100% natural oil for the skin, hair and nails. The suggested uses include: using it as a moisturising oil for body, a hand/nail oil, a bath oil, a wash out hair oil and mixed with your face cream to add a boost of moisture.

The oil comes in a cute glass spray bottle which makes it so much more convenient and easy to use - it takes the fuss out of using a body oil. It does have a scent although it is subtle and the scent is very plescent - it is light, sweet and floral. I have been using the oil on my legs, arms and chest about three times a week after a shower/bath to add a much needed boost of moisture as well as making the skin look and feel smoother and less dull. I have used a few body and facial oils over the past couple of years and all of them take a while to absorb but not this one, by the time I have massaged the oil into the skin, it is absorbed and I can get dressed without worrying about the oil getting on my clothes. It is definitely the fastest absorbing body/face oil I've used which makes it SO convenient so I am reaching for it more instead of my thick body butters and lotions. 

I have also used it on my dry hair as a treatment and as a finishing product on the ends of my hair to add shine and to tame flyways and it works so well although as with any hair oil you have to use a tiny amount otherwise it will just make your hair look greasy. It is great as a hand and nail oil too while I'm sat at my desk because it is moisturising and smoothing but it sinks in quickly so I don't have to wait around, I can get on with typing.

Overall, I am loving this multi-use dry oil as not only is it a lovely and effective product but it is so fuss free and convenient, particularly because it absorbs quickly. I love it as a body and hair oil and I will definitely be trying it as a bath oil too. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5!

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Introducing Tisserand Candles + Bath Products

Tisserand is a brand that I've seen on social media recently and their products always look great so when this package arrived I was excited to give these products a go! Tisserand use 100% pure and natural essential oils extracted from flowers, trees and fruit in their products. They have a wide range of aromatherapy products as well as a collection inspired by the National Trust. 

First up, one of my favourite product categories - candles! The *Tisserand Rose Garden Candle (£15, 140g) which is one of the products from the range inspired by the National Trust. The outer packaging is so pretty and it would make a lovely gift for candle lovers, like me! The scent is a sweet and slightly powdery rose fragrance but it isn't cloying, overpowering or headache inducing - it is a subtle floral scent that really refreshes a room. The candle burns fairly evenly, the scent throw is pretty good considering the scent is quite subtle (although still very noticeable) and I think this candle will last for a long time. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5. 

The product I was most excited to try was the *Tisserand Sweet Dreams Bath Oil (£10.95, 100ml), not only because the packaging is gorgeous and I love bath oils but because the product contains lavender, sandalwood and jasmine which are my favourite relaxing and calming scents. The bath oil smells heavenly, it is such as relaxing and calming scent. I've used it a few times now and it definitely helps me relax and get to sleep quicker, it even produces a few bubbles which is rare for a bath oil. It leaves my skin soft and very lightly scented. I know I will be getting SO much use of it especially with autumn and winter on the horizon. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5. 

Lastly, the *Tisserand Muscle Ease Body Oil (£9.95, 100ml) which contains ginger, lemongrass and rosemary as well as nourishing vitamins and jojoba. Now, I have to be honest and say that lemongrass isn't my favourite scent however this oil does smell lovely. The oil comes with a pump dispenser, it is quick and easy to use and it leaves the skin so smooth and soft; it also seems to help tight and tired muscles. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5. 

Overall, I'm really impressed with not only the packaging and gorgeous scents but the effectiveness of the products I've tried. The sweet dreams bath oil is heavenly and I know I will get so much use out of it as well as the candle. There are so many gorgeous products and gift sets from Tisserand that would be perfect for christmas! 

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