Autumn Pampering Essentials ft. Sukin

Pampering is such an important process, not just for the body but the mind too! Pampering, even if it's just a hair mask or a bath bomb, makes me feel so much more relaxed, refreshed and pampered. I think pampering is even more important when the autumn and winter months come around as my skin is usually much drier and dull; that's where Sukin comes in! I've tried a few products from Sukin and I've been really impressed so when this lovely package arrived, I couldn't wait to start the pampering.

*Sukin Renewing Body Scrub (£12.99, 200ml)

I love body scrubs, I use them once a week as a pamper product and this scrub is perfect as a regular body scrub. It contains green tea, vitamin E, rose hip oil and more so obviously it smells amazing. I usually do prefer very abrasive scrubs but when I'm using a scrub often I don't want it to be too harsh so this body scrub is great - it is exfoliating but it is also nourishing, smoothing and moisturising to an extent. I always use scrubs before shaving as it makes the process so much smoother and easier. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

*Sukin Super Greens Nutrient Rich Facial Moisturiser (£9.99, 125ml)

My skin is dry all year round but especially during autumn and winter months so a rich moisturiser is very important to keep my skin smooth, soft and moisturised as well as comfortable. Sukin products don't irritate my skin which is fantastic as it can be difficult to find products that don't annoy my temperamental skin. The moisturiser comes in a pump bottle *I wish all moisturiser came this way*, it doesn't really have a scent so it would be great to try if you have dry and sensitive skin and it leaves my skin incredibly smooth, soft and moisturised enough even for cold autumn days! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

*Sukin Hydrating Facial Masque (£10.15, 100ml)

I have to be honest and admit that when it comes to my hair, I do tend to forget to look after it as well as I look after my skin; hair masks are a super quick and easy pampering option. The mask contains mango seed butter, avocado oil, pineapple extract and many more amazing and natural ingredients; as with all Sukin products there are no nasty ingredients. I use masks on dry hair for 10-30 minutes before a shower as I find they always work better that way. It leaves my hair smooth, tangle free and moisturised which is what my coloured hair definitely needs right now. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

Have you tried anything from Sukin? What pamper products do you love?

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Sukin Skincare ft. My Pure

I find it so difficult to find skincare products that suit my sensitive, dry and temperamental skin but thanks to my blog, I've been able to find quite a few brands that I freakin' love including: Antipodes, Rodial, Supermood and now Sukin.

*Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner (£8.12, 125ml)

I love facial mists and spray toners so obviously I chose this product to review and I haven't tried anything from Sukin's skincare range but I always hear great things so I wanted to try it for myself. The toner contains chamomile and rosewater to soothe the skin and it doesn't contain parabens or alcohol, the latter can dry out the skin which is not what my already dry skin needs.

It can be used as a toner or as a facial mist and I've been using it both ways, although while I really like the product, I wish the spray was finer as it can be like being in a water fight when I use this! The toner smells so nice, it's refreshing and it doesn't irritate my skin at all which is fantastic. I can't recommend it enough, as I said the only negative is that the spray isn't very fine. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.

*Sukin Calming Night Cream (£16.28, 120ml)

As well as facial mists, I also love trying out night creams as my skin can sometimes be so dry that I have to use a serum and a night cream during the day. The night cream contains rosehip, aloe, cucumber, evening primrose oils and lots of other fantastic ingredients. It doesn't contains parabens, SLS, fragrance, mineral oils or any other nasty ingredients that some skincare can. The company is also against animal testing and the products are 100% vegan!

The night cream is thick but it applies easily and it absorbs so quickly which I wasn't expecting. I have quite a few night creams and thicker day creams but none like this as it is so fast absorbing and it doesn't leave a heavy or greasy residue on the skin as most can. It's very moisturising and smoothing but it leaves my skin looking like skin, not a greasy mess. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5!

Have you tried anything from Sukin? Have you bought anything from My Pure? 

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MooGoo Skincare For Eczema

If you've been reading my blog for a while then you will probably know that I have sensitive skin prone to eczema flareups and if you have a similar skin type to me then you will know just how difficult it can be to find products that are gentle but effective and I do prefer to use natural products. Thankfully MooGoo Skincare ticks all of the boxes! MooGoo products are made in Australia using natural ingredients and the products originate from a cream used in dairy farms to repair the skin on cows udders, which is both interesting and slightly...gross but it is a fantastic brand that doesn't test on animals so I couldn't wait to try the products.

*MooGoo Irritable Skin Balm (£12.50, 120g): In my opinion, this product isn't a balm but it is a rich cream and it is specifically designed for those with eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. This product is one of their best sellers and it is easy to see why! I've been using the cream as a hand cream, as I have a large patch of eczema on my left hand and it almost instantly relives the look and feel of dry, tight and irritated skin. I'm almost half way through the bottle and I cannot recommend it enough! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

*MooGoo Milk Wash (£11.90, 500ml): As with all of the MooGoo products I have, the packaging is so cute! The milk wash contains a milk protein which prevents the skin drying out which is fantastic as I find that quite a few body washes can dry out my skin overall. It can be used on the face and body as it is very gentle but I've just been using it as a body wash. It lathers so well which I wasn't expecting and it is gentle on the skin but it is still effective; also it doesn't have a scent really so it would be great for sensitive skin types or if you have body eczema. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

*MooGoo Soothing MSM Cream (£12, 75g): The packaging for this cream is equally as cute as the others and it contains some fantastic natural ingredients such as sweet almond oil, coconut oil, vitamin E, aloe vera, honey and 10% MSM which is organic sulphur to soothe the skin. The product has a pump dispenser which makes it quick and easy to use. I've been using it on my hand, around my hairline and on my face where I have eczema and it works in a very similar way to the skin balm as it relives the look and feel of tight and dry skin and unlike most eczema creams, it doesn't make my skin look greasy and it absorbs quickly. I do prefer the skin balm but all three products I've tried are fantastic! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

Overall, I'm so impressed with the products and the brand as a whole - my skin loves these products and I cannot recommend them enough if you have sensitive skin. The packaging is adorable and the products are natural and cruelty free. The last date for christmas delivery is the 18th Dec for UK orders. They have some lovely products and gift sets, here's my mini wish list:

Have you tried anything from MooGoo skincare? Do you have sensitive skin or eczema, if so what products do you use?

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Antipodes Hosanna Intensive Serum

I have wanted to try Antipodes skincare for so long and I finally have my hands on one of their products! I chose this serum as I do have dry/dehydrated skin especially at this time of the year so I couldn't wait to start using this serum however as stated on the box, I did a patch test to check that it didn't irritate my skin. 

The *Antipodes Hosanna H20 Intensive Skin-Plumping Serum (£28.99, 30ml) which is a Harpers Bazaar Beauty Award Winner and it contains so many natural ingredients that are also 100% organic. Some of the ingredients are as follows: Mamaku Black Fern, Lavender, Grapeseed Extract and more! Also Antipodes products are scientifically proven to stimulate collagen in the skin cells by up to 72% which is fantastic for skin plumping and anti-aging as far as I am aware. 

Since the path test didn't irritate my skin, I carried on using it daily. I love the packaging, it looks so luxe and it comes with a pipette which I love as I can control the amount of product I use very easily. The serum is a reddish cloudy colour - to me it looks like strawberry yoghurt! The serum is to be used after cleansing and before your moisturiser, I have been using it instead of my facial oils. It absorbs really quickly, even while I am massaging it into the skin so it feels like it is actually doing something to deeply hydrate my skin rather than just sitting on top of the skin. 

I have been using this serum every evening and sometimes in the morning for about two weeks now and I love this serum! From the first use, I liked it but I wasn't sure if it was as good as it claims but I was wrong. My dry/dehydrated, sensitive skin has NEVER looked and felt as smooth as it has since using this product (I have also been drinking herbal tea and oil pulling which has been helping too) and I cannot get enough of this serum. It deeply hydrates my skin, almost completely banishing dry, flaky patches while also thoroughly smoothing and plumping my skin! 

Overall, I am so impressed with this product and even though it is expensive, I will be buying another bottle when this one runs out. I love it more than my beloved facial oils! I would definitely recommend this serum. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5. This product was supplied by the Nutrition Centre.

Here are the Antipodes products on my wish list ft. the Gentle Rich Toner, Vanilla Pod Day Cream, Skin Brightening Finishing Powder and the Grace Gentle Cream Cleanser. 

Have you tried this product or anything from Antipodes? 

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