Cruelty Free Facial - Review

This review has been a long time coming - I've been a bad, bad blogger of late and not been writing. Life stuff but it's all under control.

Anyways - I've written about my beautiful friend Emma before, when she shared her cruelty free face mask recipe with me. She's an utter legend, and invited me to her beautiful beauty room Gold Holistic Beauty & Massage at Origin Health Club in Ripon, North Yorkshire, for a facial.

All aboard the Gin Train!

The Wensleydale Railway is a heritage and tourist line, running from Northallerton to Redmire (through Bedale and Leyburn) in stunning North Yorkshire. Running heritage diesel engines and some steam trains too, the railway has a fascinating history and is now kept alive by a group of dedicated volunteers.

The Magic of David

You'll have seen me endlessly banging on about living with my mummy body and learning to love it. This is the first year that I decided I wouldn't wear a bikini on holiday, and this was a big thing for me.

Miraclesuit the Miracle Worker

I've always believed that shapewear and tummy control are reserved for old ladies with saggy wrinkly bits.

A Fresh Scoop

I've been doing lots of work with an awesome new brand called Fresh Naturals recently. Based in Leeds and run by Fliss (who seems just as mad as me - winner), the business sells cruelty free bath and beauty products, without the high price tag!

Returning to Tickton Grange

I've written about the absolutely stunning Tickton Grange and its gorgeous Hide Restaurant before, but was recently lucky enough to visit for a second time. Let's be honest, following the previous visit the hotel had a lot to live up to! It had been completely flawless, with beautiful decor, faultless service and impeccable food.

Delight Touch - Troubled Skin Cream

The second product that Lou and Gee from Delight Touch sent me to try, was this Organic Troubled Skin Cream.

Again made using organic, natural ingredients, and of course cruelty free - this moisturiser is specifically made with people suffering from eczema and sensitive skin in mind.

Delight Touch - Willow Bark Cleanser

Lou and Gee from Delight Touch sent me this amazing Organic Willow Bark Cleanser, to try on my nightmare skin.

It's a combination of ridiculously sensitive but prone to breakouts, so is a nightmare to look after!

The Little Red Berry Co

I've been working with a fantastic local company; The Little Red Berry Co.

Based in Ripon, North Yorkshire, the company was set up by Rachel Jamieson in 2011. Their products are handmade, local, fresh, and they believe in putting a modern twist on a traditional product.

Schmoo Skincare - Honey & Oatmeal Moisturiser

After learning about who Schmoo Skincare is, what they stand for and the products that they make - Sam very kindly sent me a pot of this rather delicious sounding Honey & Oatmeal Moisturiser to try out on my sensitive skin.

SimplyCook.com

I recently discovered a fantastic company called SimplyCook.com. They describe themselves as "a group of people dedicated to helping others cook great food easily at home" - and based on my experience - that's exactly what they are!

Bee Good Honey & Camelina Facial Exfoliator

Bee Good is the only British premium skincare brand to exclusively use British beeswax, honey and propolis in all of their products. It is a cruelty free company, based in Hampshire.

When I was sent this facial exfoliator to try out, I was a little nervous. I usually find that this type of product dries out my skin and causes irritation.

Bee Good Vanilla & Honey Lip Balm

 

Bee Good is the only British premium skincare brand to exclusively use British beeswax, honey and propolis in all of their products. It is a cruelty free company, based in Hampshire.

I had the good fortune to try out their vanilla and honey lip balm recently, and absolutely loved it.

Beaut-Boutique - Marine Collagen Under Eye Serum

The third product from Beaut-Boutique that I was lucky enough to try out, is this Marine Collagen Under Eye Serum.

I'll be honest, I have never really used a serum before. But as a busy working mum with two children, two dogs, and an equally busy husband; life is hectic and tiring and I'm probably one of the people that really SHOULD use serums!

Beaut-Boutique - Skin Perfector

Another product that the lovely Reggie from Beaut-Boutique sent to me, was this Skin Perfector; a "specially blended formulation of natural fruit extracts and essential oils is designed to fight blemishes, reduce red patchy skin, fight imperfections and combat shine".

Beaut-Boutique - Marula Oil Facial Serum

I often complain about my sensitive, dry and eczema-scarred skin. It's something I have had to deal with my whole life and it gets pretty boring! So to come across products that promise to help that is exciting, but I am always pretty dubious...

Barry M Brow Wow!

Following a run in involving a horse and a barbed wire fence as a teenager, my eyebrows are patchy at best. They are naturally dark, but full of gaps - so basically, attractive!

Finding products that don't look like I have drawn them on with a felt tip has proved challenging, until now.

Barry M Flawless Primer

I've always been a bit dubious about primers. How much difference can one little cream really make to your makeup's staying power? Isn't it just like moisturiser?

Turns out - a lot, and no.

Barry M Ultra Moisturising Lip Paint

We all know that I am passionate about cruelty free beauty. Many people have this perception that cruelty free products are expensive, unattractive, and hard to come by.

You couldn't be more wrong!

Natasha Jade Art - Greeting Cards

So you want to buy someone a card, but Clintons and Hallmark don't cut it? Even Paperchase is a bit overdone these days.

Meet Natasha Jade - London-based artist with a flair for the abstract, the unusual, the beautiful.