For the past year I have been lucky enough to have a BookBeat subscription and within that time I listened to around 32 audiobooks so I think I can give you a well rounded opinion on not only the BookBeat audiobook service, the app and my experience of listening to audiobooks but also my picks for some of my favourite audiobooks as well. If you want to keep up to date with my reading and ratings, let's become friends on GoodReads.

BookBeat 

Let's start with the service on the whole which I'll be honest and say that I adored! When I was contacted about trialing the BookBeat services/app, I was very excited but a little apprehensive as I hadn't tried audiobooks at all before then but the app (including the layout, the style of the service etc) was fantastic.

One of the main things I love about BookBeat, as well as the easy to navigate app and range of audiobooks, is that you don't have credits or a fee per audiobook - you pay a monthly fee of £12.90 and for that price you can listen to as many audiobooks as you want which is amazing and much more freeing and flexible compared to the other audiobook services out there.

Additionally, the app is free and it's so easy to use and browse! There is a great range of audiobooks from children's books and YA to non-fiction, fantasy, classics and every other genre in between. I love how easy the listening experience is, how you can switch between audiobooks and you can rate each audiobook when you've finished - it also keeps a log of the audiobooks you've finished.

Experience of Listening To Audiobooks

As I've mentioned, this is my first ever experience of audiobooks and my thoughts on audiobooks before I started using BookBeat was that it seemed almost like cheating...I have no idea why I thought that as audiobooks still take time to listen to and they require concentration and attention. My favourite things about audiobooks have to be that they contribute to my GoodReads reading goal so it means that I far surpassed my yearly goal last year and I can listen to audiobooks in situations where I can't read a physical book, for example, when I'm cooking, baking, cleaning or taking blog photos.

Favourites Audiobooks

My audiobook experience has been amazing overall and I've listened to some fantastic audiobooks that I'd definitely recommend but there have been a few flops; however I think that is to be expected as we can't expect to like every single book and I've found that certain genres just aren't for me in audiobook form.

My favourite audiobooks from the past year have to include: Spellslinger by Sebastian de Castell, Shadow Show edited by Sam Weller, Victorians Undone by Kathryn Hughes, Ancient Wonderings by James Canton, Coraline by Neil Gaiman and Borne by Jeff Vandermeer.

Sadly, my least favourite audiobooks include the History/Philosophy In An Hour series which I think is a great idea and they're very quick reads but these very short non-fiction audiobooks just aren't for me because they seem pointless as they are too short and very forgettable.


Overall, subscribe to BookBeat, you won't regret it! I will definitely re-subscribe in the near future!

I'm always a fan of subscription boxes and this one caught my eye for a few reasons - the first is that it's solely focused on cruelty free products which is something that is very important to me as a vegetarian/vegan especially. It is also new to the market which intrigues me. This is the very first Wildling Box and I'm very lucky to have receive the box for review!

*Wildling Box - (£29, one off box) 

There are a few subscription options to choose from including a one off box for £29, a three month subscription for £29 per month, a six month subscription for £25 and a nine month subscription for £24.70 per month. The boxes will contain between 3-4 beauty items, 1-2 consumables and 1 custom fashion or accessory item such as tote bags, badges, pins and more.

*Miss Patisserie Watermelon Body Soufflé (£7, 200ml)

Let's get into the products within the first box! There are a couple of body products in the box such as this cute body soufflé contains so many fantastic ingredients such as rice bran oil, sweet almond oil and olive oil, all of which are wonderful for the skin. It claims to moisturise and soothe the skin resulting in smooth and deeply moisturised skin.

I adore the simple, almost Pantone style packaging and the scent is lovely! The scent is that of watermelon which is a little artificial smelling but it's sweet, subtle and very spring-like. The body soufflé itself leaves the skin nourished, moisturised and very comfortable. It isn't heavy so it is ideal for the spring and summer seasons.

*Lucky Cloud Skincare Coconut Lip Butter (£4.50, 10ml)

Next up is an essential product for me and that's a lip butter - my lips are always dry so a lip butter or lip balm is something I'd always get use out of. This one is contained within a cute tin and is composed of lovely natural ingredients such as thistle oil, sweet almond oil, cocoa seed butter and more. It smells wonderfully of sweet, summery coconut and the size is absolutely perfect for keeping in your handbag or for travelling as it's small and lightweight.

 *Against Animal Cruelty Button Badges 

As the description of their websites states, you'll receive one or two wearable items within each box and this months box contains two, the first of which are these 'against animal cruelty' badges. I love the simple design and I'll be adding mine to the tote bag which is also included within the box.

*GlowHush Mini Bath Bomb 

The cutest item in the box and one of the nicest smelling items is the GlowHush mini bath bomb which looks like a candy gobstopper! I love the cute icing style decoration and the scent is just gorgeous. The scent to me is a mixture of sweet, rich chocolate and a foodie fragrance - I can't really describe it *clearly* but trust me, it smells heavenly.

*Skin & Tonic London Gentle Scrub (£18, 50g)

The final skincare item for this box is from a brand that I've tried and loved previously. I love the Skin & Tonic cleansing balm so I was interested to try something else from this brand. The scrub is designed for normal skin types, it's British made using organic ingredients and it's paraben free. I do love a good face and body scrub but I haven't tried one like this before as it's a very fine loose powder...to use, you have to mix the powder with some warm water in your palm.

The nature of the product means that it is a little messy but it has a lovely scent and it is a very gentle scrub so it would be ideal for those with very sensitive skin. For me personally, it's a little too gentle as I prefer a more abrasive scrub, however I'd definitely recommend it as a cruelty free, very gentle scrub.

*The Future Is Cruelty Free Tote Bag 

I love a good tote bag, I use them to store products, to shop with and to collect my recycling in so I'm very happy to have another. Some tote bags are very thin but thankfully this one is a little thicker and it feels more durable than some of the others I'm using. I'll definitely get so much use out of this tote bag!

Overall, this is the first Wildling Box and I loved it as not only does it contain cruelty free and more natural products but the brands are wide ranging, the value is fantastic and I love the variety of the type of products included. My favourite items have to include the tote bag, mini bath bomb and the lovely body soufflé. If you're looking for a fantastic beauty and lifestyle cruelty free subscription box then look no further!

It is now spring, although it's still chilly in Manchester! My spring clothing, accessories, beauty and homeware wish list is a little long but here are some of the items that are at the top of my wish list for spring 2018 from a range of brands including Yankee Candle, Benefit, Joanie Clothing, Decathlon and I Love Cashmere.

Gimme Brow  -  Striped Tee  -  Cashmere Scarf  -  Brazilian Bum Bum Cream  -  Pink Classic Bike  -  Rainbow Cookie Candle 

To me, spring is such a refreshing, light and pastel season so that's why most of the items on my wish list are pink! The largest item on my wish list is this adorable dutch style bike from Decathlon which would be ideal for spring evening bike rides. Another pink item I've been wanting to buy recently is from the new 'enjoy the simple things' collection from Yankee Candle - all of the scents sound amazing.

For beauty products I have so many on my wish list including the It Cosmetics CC Cream, the Lush Twilight Body Spray and the Lush easter range among others but the item at the very top of my list is an unusual product, the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. Benefit recently re-released their amazing Gimme Brow which I love so I might have to re-purchase.

Lastly for clothing, we all know I adore stripes and this cute stripy tee from Joanie Clothing was obviously going to be on my wish list. Finally for today's post is a gorgeous cashmere scarf from I Love Cashmere which is soft, luxurious and the perfect shade. It would be ideal for spring in the north of England as it's still going to be a little chilly and a scarf will be needed. They have a wide range of scarves and accessories to choose from, check out their website for more information.


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I have been having a great reading year so far and March was no different as I was able to read 12 physical books this month along with five audiobook which I'm very happy with and I hope that will continue into April. I read a quite very short books this month and a longer book at 600 pages with genres ranging from modern classics, YA fantasy and numerous thrillers to historical fiction, mysteries and non-fiction reads.

The Distance Of The Moon by Italo Calvino (56 pages) ★★★

Penguin recently released a range of these cute, short modern classics and I had to pick up a few from authors I've wanted to read for a while. The first is by Italo Calvino which contains four very short stories which definitely show that Calvino has an amazing, whimsical imagination and fantastic storytelling abilities but I think his stories (these four at least) were a little too abstract for me personally.

The Missing Girl by Shirley Jackson (64 pages) ★★★

I've read a couple of books by Shirley Jackson, both of which I thought I'd love but sadly they didn't live up to my expectations; however I liked this collection of three short stories! Out of the three Penguin Modern Classics I read this month, this one was my favourite of the three.

The Breakthrough by Daphne de Maurier (64 pages) ★★

In The Breakthrough we follow Stephen who has been tasked by his employer to travel and work at Saxmere for a short period of time. Saxmere is mysterious, very remote, bleak and involves some dubious, morally questionable experiments. The book, even though it's very short, has a very eerie, bleak and sinister atmosphere. I liked the atmosphere but overall, I just didn't enjoy it.

*The Devil's Dice by Roz Watkins (384 pages) ★★★ (3.5)

The book is set within the Peak District and we follow detective inspector Meg Dalton. The novel starts with a very unusual, grisly and very strange death within the local landmark of caves known as The Labyrinth and The Devil's Dice. I don't want to say much more about the plot because that's the point of a thriller/mystery novel but I feel as though I need to mention a couple of potentially triggering topics within the book such as abuse, illness, drugs, euthanasia and more. I already have a full review on my blog which you can read if you want a more detailed review.

*My Sister by Michelle Adams (384 pages) ★★★

Within this book we follow Irini who was taken away from her parents and sister when she was very young to live with her aunt. Irini has always wondered why she was sent away, what secrets do her family hold and what's the truth behind her parents decision to keep one daughter with them and send one away. I don't want to give too much of the plot away but as with the previous book I'll mention some of the potentially triggering topics within the book: death, cancer, mental illness, abuse, dysfunctional relationships and disability. This is another book that I've already reviewed on my blog but I would say that it's a great mystery thriller but not for everyone.

*Kin by Snorri Kristjansson (320 pages) ★★★

I was very kindly sent this gorgeous hardback from BookBridgr last month - how amazing is that cover! It's set in the viking age and we follow a family reunion filled with dark secrets, deadly intensions and tension. The book began quite slowly until the 20% mark when it started to pick up thankfully and it became more and more interesting as we get to know the characters, their sinister plans and when blood is shed.

I liked the writing style as it's very quick, easy to follow and adds a good amount of bleakness, tension and a sinister atmosphere to the story. I liked the murder mystery (it was definitely the most interesting and compelling part of the book) but it was a little too slow and drawn out, for me personally. It's the first in a series and due to the ending, I can't see how it will continue but I am definitely interested to find out.

*The Darkness by Ragnar Jonasson (291 pages) ★★★

We follow Hulda Hermannsdottir, a seasoned detective with the Reykjavik police department as she finishes her last case before her reluctant retirement when she starts to look into an old case file concerning a Russian immigrant who was found washed up in a cave a year ago. The old case brings up secrets as well as long buried ghosts from Hulda's past that she'd rather forget. I like the mystery, the writing was fantastic and I loved the bleak, dark atmosphere to the book - I am interested in the next book in this series. I've taken part in quite a few of blog tours this year and this is another so if you want to read a more detailed review of this book then click on the link above.

*Ancient Rome On 5 Denarii A Day by Philip Matyszak (144 pages) ★★★ (3.5)

One of my favourite book genres has to include quirky short non-fiction and these three definitely fit into that category; they're all from Thames and Hudson and less than 200 pages so I think they'd be great for non-fiction lovers and people who never read non-fiction. The style of the writing is as through it's an interesting history textbook and guidebook all in one.

*Shakespeare's London On 5 Groats A Day by Richard Tames (160 pages) ★★★

Along with the previous book this one has the same illustration style, information format and layout. It is such an interesting read with more information I already knew but I think so many people would find it an entertaining, easy and quick non-fiction that you can finish in a couple of days. There were quite a few shocking facts that I didn't know!

*England's Forgotten Past by Richard Tames (192 pages) ★★★ (3.5)

This would be a fantastic book to give as a gift for book and history lovers. The only thing I didn't like about this read was the sections on sport and war as I personally don't like reading about those topics but apart from that it was a throughly interesting and quick read. If you want to follow what I'm reading then we can become friends on GoodReads.

*Children Of Blood And Bone by Tomi Adeyemi (600 pages) ★★★★ (4.5)

Children Of Blood And Bone is arguably the most anticipated YA book of the year and I think that is why I was putting off reading it for weeks. I was very kindly sent an arc by the lovely people over at Pan Macmillan and I only got round to reading it towards the middle of march but I'm so glad that I did as I loved it. It's a YA fantasy with elements of magic, folktales, rebellion and romance. The ARC edition I have is exactly 600 pages but the final edition is a little shorter.

We follow Zelie who is a strong willed diviner who is learning to protect herself and her family, a necessary skill as since magic was torn from them, they need another way to protect themselves. It's set in a world were the loss of magic is still felt as are the bloody ramifications at the hands of the royal soldiers. However, Zelie has a chance meeting with the princess who will not only change her life forever but the lives of diviners and their world forever...however, there will be consequences.

I loved the writing, the setting and the atmosphere of the book which is filled with rebellion, people power and the strength of their magic, along with the diviners willingness to die for the rights of their people and to bring back their magic. Despite being 600 pages, it was a fairy quick and easy read as I didn't want to put it down, I wanted to find out if they could bring back magic and what the consequences would be. My only negative about this book is the focus on the romance from the middle of the book towards the ending which I liked but it seemed to overshadow the more important issues. I loved the ending and I cannot wait for the second book in the series. Children Of Blood And Bone is such a striking, powerful YA read and it is definitely one of my favourite YA books ever!

*Howls Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones via BookBeat ★★★

I watched the animated movie of this book a while ago and to be honest, I liked the whimsy of it but I didn't like the Japanese/anime styling of it; however, thankfully I did like the audiobook more. It's a very unusual, magical and slightly frustrating/slow story. I would still recommend it but only if it sounds like something you'd enjoy.

*Ned's Circus Of Marvels - The Gold Thief by Justin Fisher via BookBeat ★★★

Back in February, I listened to the first audiobook in this series and within March I listened to the second via BookBeat. We follow most of the same characters from the first but with some new additions and a new storyline where all of the gold in the world has been stolen; Additionally Ned's parents have been kidnapped again. As with the first audiobook, I liked the narrator, it was an enjoyable and quick/easy audiobook and I would recommend it but I liked the first audiobook more.

*Ever The Hunted by Erin Summerill via BookBeat ★★★

Next up is a YA fantasy audiobook. We follow Britta who is a trained hunter thanks to her father but when her father is murdered, she is tasked to find his murderer with a band of the kings soldiers. Her father's murderer is supposedly Britta's best friend and love interest, Cohen. What follows is a trek through the woods, evading soldiers/guards and magic but mostly Brittas thoughts of what Cohen thinks about her. The vast majority of this book is just about Britta's thoughts about Cohen, descriptions of him and their tedious, slow romance - she seems to almost entirely forget that her father was recently murdered, it was very annoying but a quick/easy audiobook.

*The Wilful Princess & The Piebald Prince by Robin Hobb via BookBeat ★★★

Robin Hobb is an author I've wanted to read for so long but her books are a little intimidating in size so I started with this short fantasy audiobook of her which is 0.5 in her series so it can be listened to before the first book. It's a classic short fantasy audiobook of family secrets, illegitimate children, power and more. It reads like a classic fairytale, folktale or legend which I loved.

*A Beautiful Poison by Lydia Kang via Kindle Unlimited ★★★

My BookBeat subscription finished in March (I'd highly recommend it) so I listened to this audiobook on Kindle Unlimited which isn't as good as BookBeat, if I'm honest. This book is set in post-jazz age New York with Spanish flu running rampant and the draft impending. We follow a group of almost twenty something socialite friends as their family and friends start to die in unusual or suspicious ways. They start to investigate the deaths but that brings more tragedy, unfurling secrets and affairs. I wasn't a massive fan of the narrator, the book was very slow and tedious at times and overall, it felt like a bit of a slog to get through but the mystery was intriguing.

Amphigorey - 15 Stories by Edward Gorey ★★★

This book has been on my Amazon saved items list for years but I finally bought it in March and I had to read it almost straight away. It's a collection of Edward Gorey's poems and short stories along with his very macabre, dark illustrations. I absolutely adored his illustrations and his stories overall even though they are very dark with themes such as suicide, murder, mental illness and abuse among others so it might not be for everyone. My favourites include: The Doubtful Guest, The Gashlycrumb Tinies and The Wuggly Ump but sadly on the whole, I was a little disappointed. I'm glad I bought this collection rather than the little stories individually though. I think that if you're a fan of Tim Burton as I am, then you will like it but if not then don't bother.

Overall, I had a great reading month with 12 books and 5 audiobooks which I'm really happy with and hopefully it will carry on next month. I have about four hours on a train in April to London so that means lots of reading time! Before I finish this post, I just wanted to explain my rating a little because it's something I've never explained. I think for most people a three star read is disappointing but for me, most of my books a three stars (as I'm harsh with my ratings) but it doesn't mean it's an awful read - quite the opposite, a three star read is a very good book but it has a few flaws.

★ - Not worth reading, very few redeeming qualities, poorly written
★★ - Redeemable in some way, enjoyable to an extent, potentially not worth reading/buying
★★★ - A very good read, worth reading, entertaining/enjoyable, a large number of positives
★★★★ - Well worth reading, very interesting/entertaining, noteworthy
★★★★★ - A fantastic read, minimal/no negatives, would re-read, definitely worth reading

Last summer I decided to stop procrastinating and actually started the weight loss process and I couldn't be happier that I did! Since graduating from university a fair few years ago now I have slowly been putting on weight, especially over the past two years and I reached 9 stone 4lbs which for my very petite frame is well into the overweight category (when looking at my BMI) but thankfully with my vegan diet, fitness/lifestyle apps and my cross trainer, I've now managed to lose 25lbs (1.7 stone).

My weight loss is down to a number of factors, particularly my vegan and calorie controlled diet and exercising almost daily, even if it's just for ten minutes. I have some primark exercise wear but while it's inexpensive, I wanted something a little more durable, unique and higher quality - in comes Decathlon, Hunkemoller and Gym Hawk to the rescue!

*Kalenji Run Dry & Women's Running Tights (£11.99)

Let's start with my favourite item which is from Decathlon, a fitness wear and accessories store that has everything you could possibly need. I have the running tights in the XS size which is 28W 29L and they fit so well (apart from the length as they're a little too long #PetiteProblems).
I love the design of the leggings as they have numerous pockets! There's one on the thigh that is ideal for your phone - it fits my iPhone 7 easily. I also love the smooth, soft and very stretchy material which is ventilated on the sides. The fabric wicks perspiration from the skin, there's no seam which reduces chafing and the wide waist band ensure they stay put.

I've been wearing them every time that I exercise on my cross trainer which is almost every day (apart from the past couple of weeks when I've been ill). The leggings are so comfortable, lightweight and unlike the other leggings and exercise wear I have, they stay put completely. I'd highly recommend these leggings, especially because of the low price!

*Kalenji Run Light T-Shirt (£7.99)

Along with the Kalenji leggings, I was also kindly sent this matching t-shirt which is great as I don't have any breathable exercise t-shirts. The t-shirt has a mesh back which along with the flowing, lightweight fabric makes it the ideal exercise t-shirt especially as the weather is getting a little warmer.

The duo of the leggings and t-shirt has been my go to exercise wear for yoga and my cross trainer! One of the main reasons I don't exercise for longer is because I get too hot which results in a heat rash on my arms but as these items from Decathlon are so lightweight, they definitely help! I cannot recommend both enough and if you're looking for any other exercise wear or accessories then definitely check out Decathlon. They offer free returns and free delivery over £30; additionally they have a great clearance sale on now too!

*Gym Hawk Running Jacket 

The penultimate item in today's post is a more recent addition to my exercise wear collection is something I don't actually own and it's an exercise/running jacket. I have so many coats and jackets but nothing that is appropriate to wear with exercise leggings until now. I have the Gym Hawk jacket in black but it also comes in purple and grey. Additionally, the size I received is a medium which would be ideal for a UK 10. They are a new company so stay tuned!

The jacket fits really well, I love the simple design and it's lightweight enough to wear on slightly warmer days and to take on the go. It has a hood, pockets and it's very comfortable. It's perfect when paired with my Decathlon leggings and t-shirt! It's true to size and I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for a simple but practical running/exercise jacket!

*Hunkemoller Doutzen Sports Bag (€34.99)

Lastly is an exercise bag from Hunkemoller, a brand that I've been lucky enough to work with previously. The bag is part of the DK1985 by Doutzen collection and sadly it doesn't look like this bag is available on the site anymore but there are still so many items from this collection available to purchase. The bag design is so cute and it's also huge therefore it would be ideal as a gym bag (or even a weekend bag) as it could easily fit gym wear, towels, toiletries and more.

I can't keep up with monthly favourites so I'm just going to carry on with my current favourites posts and today's is focused on lovely fresh, new spring products from pampering essentials to haircare, mouthwash, hand cream and more. Thanks to Chill Cabinet, Therapi and Organii for kindly sending love these gorgeous products!

*Bubble T Moroccan Mint Tea Bath Infusion T-Bags (£6 - 10x40g)

Let's start with the cutest item in today's post and it's also one of the most delicious smelling too! They are the more adorable giant bath t-bags - I'm a sucker for packaging and unique products so I love these. They contain peppermint, white jasmine and sweet spearmint so it smells like a heavenly cup of mint tea.

It contains bath salts which slowly dissolve in the water which leaves your bath lightly scented and relaxing. There are ten within the pack so they're better value than a bath bomb but they smell just as nice! Additionally, they are SLS, paraben free and cruelty free.

*Bubble T Moroccan Mint Tea Reviving Hand Cream (£2, 100ml)

Winter might be technically over but the English weather hasn't got the message because it's still so chilly and it's been snowing over the past few weeks too...my skin is always dry but it has been extremely dry recently on my hands. The hand cream contains the same scent and ingredients as the other products within this scent range and it's also paraben/SLS free.

Sadly, the hand cream kind of exploded in transit but it's managed to seal it again. It smells lovely and it has a gorgeous texture that is so rich - it leaves my hands so smooth, soft, moisturised and comfortable. The best thing about this hand cream is that it's non-greasy so I can continue typing almost immediately after applying it. I cannot recommend it enough, especially for that price.

*Bubble T Moroccan Mint Tea Melting Oil Pearls (£6 - 25x4g)

Last but not least is a very nostalgic product as it these kinds of bath pearls were everywhere in the 90's! However, the ones I remember using in the 90's were animal shapes, mainly dolphins, stars and little capsules - using them instantly takes me back to the 90's as you burst them in the bath releasing their bath oil.

The scent of the whole range is just gorgeous and it is ideal for spring as it's slightly floral/fruity but mainly minty and fresh. If you like morning baths then these products would be perfect to relax but also refresh as the scent is wonderful. I've wanted to try Bubble T products for a while and now I'll have to try more of their scents! Chill Cabinet has a great sale on at the moment where you can purchase a great bundle of Bubble T products for only £15, including a couple of the products I've reviewed.

*Organii Lavender Liquid Soap 

I tried a couple of products from Organii a few months ago and I loved them so I'm really glad to try a few more including this lovely liquid hand soap which I tried previously - it's the nicest smelling and most gentle liquid soap ever!

I have eczema on my hands which means that they are perpetually sore, dry and anything can irritate my skin, especially hand wash but this one is so gentle but effective. It lathers well, the scent is incredible and the scent is so strong that it scents the whole bathroom! Lavender is one of my favourite scents so naturally this has to be one of my current favourites. If you're looking for a new heavenly scented hand wash that is organic, 100% natural and suitable for vegans, then look no further.

*Organii Gentle Hand Cream 

Another hand cream I have been loving this month is this option from Organii. I like the Bubble T Hand Cream most days but when my hands are extra dry or sensitive due to my eczema, I will reach for this as it's incredible gentle, soothing and very rich without the usual greasy or heavy feeling. I've been keeping it next to me at my desk and it's made such a difference to my skin and how comfortable it is, which isn't very recently but it has actually been leaving my hands feeling almost completely normal (it's a miracle)!

*Organii Aloe Mouthwash - Citrus 

Lastly from the wonderful brand Organii, is a citrus flavoured organic mouthwash which is free from added colourants or artificial preservatives. It is suitable for vegans, dermatologically tested and the flavour is 100% natural too. I love the packaging for all of the Organii products as it's simple but cute and colourful.

I have pretty sensitive teeth and even very minty mouthwash or toothpaste can be a little painful so that's why I wanted to give this citrus scented mouthwash a go (it contains lemon, orange and grapefruit essential oils). It's such a mild, gentle mouthwash that would be perfect for those with sensitive teeth as I do.

*Therapi Signature Cleanser (£9.99, 250ml)

The final three products are from a new haircare brand that I've been using this month, Therapi. It's a multi-benefit cleanser containing baobab oil and sunflower seed oil extract. Therapi aims to create a luxury salon professional haircare range at home; there are numerous products within the range but I have the signature cleanser (step one), moisturising conditioner (step two) and the shimmer & shine spray (step three).

The shampoo claims to gently cleanse the hair without stripping it of it's natural oils and it contains unique moisturising and anti-ageing properties. Additionally, it offers keratin amino acids to strengthen the hair, Vitamin B5 for shine and sunflower seed colour lock technology to prevent colour fade, it sounds like the perfect shampoo for me. I've been using it on and off recently and I'm loving it so far!

*Therapi Moisturising Conditioner (£9.99, 250ml)

Out of all of the haircare products out there, the most important for my hair tends to be conditioner. I can typically get away with using any shampoo but it's the conditioner that really affects my hair and this one is lovely! As with the shampoo is claims to moisture, strengthen and repair the hair; I love the step system to this range. The conditioner leaves my hair smooth, moisturised and soft, I'd definitely recommend it.

*Therapi Shimmer & Shine Spray (£9.99, 200ml)

The final product is something I typically wouldn't use but my hair has been so dull and dry (thanks winter) and this shine spray has actually been making my hair look a lot less awful. It is a fine mist so it doesn't add too much product, it leaves my hair looking shiny, soft and healthy but not greasy or heavy. However, the only thing I don't like is the hairspray-like scent but I'd definitely recommend it, if you like shine sprays.

Use the code: AJC93OBN to get a free candle when you any other two Therapi products! To redeem the offer, you have to enter the code above in the 'order comments' section at the checkout, not the promo code box!