Forrest & Love FOME - Focus Meditation Aroma Cushion.

 The Forrest & Love FOME - Focus Meditation Aroma Cushion

Create the perfect balance of the mind, body and spirit when placing the Forrest & Love FOME - Focus Meditation Aroma Cushion in your environment. The innovative aroma cushion brand are 100% Natural, 100% Biodegradable, 100% Handmade, and 100% Cruelty free while each cushion features a specific blend of 7 different herbs/spices and also features 2 essential oils to create its unique scent profile. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product. 

The Forrest & Love range features three different cushions to choose from that each utilise different inside fillings to support your wellbeing through the sense of smell. The Forrest & Love FOME balances and soothes any busy mind while also destressing to promote positivity for both the mind and body. Beautifully presented, the inner and outer cushion covers are 100% cotton fabric and are hand stitched while they are also 100% biodegradable because everything in the cushion has been collected from nature. 

I love how you can place the cushion beside your work desk, in your car, and even place beside your bed to calm and unwind from a busy day. The two essential oils featured in the FOME cushion are Patchouli and Frankincense that are mixed with eco-solvent Augeo clean multi for longer-lasting diffusion while the herbs and spices are:

Indian ginseng: promotes the functions of the brain and supports memory power.

Rosemary: promotes focus.

Patchouli: grounding and balancing properties.

Cardamom: supports relaxation.

Holy basil: energising and stimulating.

Vetiver: stabilises emotions such as fear and anger.

Dried rose: soothe the mind.

Sandalwood chips: peaceful and harmonised mind.

Frankincense: channels excess energy and counteracts restlessness.

Experience the aroma cushion for yourself with each cushion priced at £25.00 and to see the full range visit here: Forest & Love x Neil.

REN ClearCalm Clarifying Clay Cleanser.

REN ClearCalm Clarifying Clay Cleanser.

Expertly target congested and blemished skin when incorporating the REN ClearCalm Clarifying Clay Cleanser into your skincare routine morning and night. Containing specific ingredients to combat the causes of breakouts and blemishes, the non-foaming cleanser can be used in two ways but more importantly it does not dry-out the skin like some spot or acne products can do but instead calms! Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product. 

The REN ClearCalm Clarifying Clay Cleanser Ingredients.

Presented in post-consumer recycled packaging in line with REN's Zero Waste by 2021 Pledge, the squeezable tube makes it ideal for dispensing the product easily onto the skin. The clarifying clay cleanser is NOT ideal to use to remove sunscreen or makeup (think of it as a treatment) because you want the formula to target and get to work on a clean skin canvas. Removing makeup and sunscreens that are designed to stay on the skin for a longer period of time, using an oil-based cleansing product first will break-down these products and remove them, ready for a second step cleanse and treatment like this one.

The full ingredients are as follows:

Aqua (Water) - Solvent that helps ingredients to mix. 

Kaolin - A gentle form of a clay that helps absorb excess sebum while also helping to draw out impurities. Ideal for sensitive and dry skin types. 

Cetearyl Alcohol - Non-drying and non-irritating fatty alcohol that helps oil and water ingredients to stabilise while also having emollient benefits. 

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride - Emollient to achieve soft and smooth skin. 

Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil - Emollient plant oil that contains oleic and linoleic acid to support/repair dry skin. 

Glycerin - Humectant that supports the skins lipids, barrier function, and protects against irritations.  

Cetearyl Glucoside - Helps water and oil ingredients stabilise while also improving the spread ability of the product. 

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil - Emollient that helps keep the skin nourished and hydrated while also protecting and supporting the barrier function. It is ideal for acne or blemish prone skin due to its high linoleic acid content. 

Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract - Anti-inflammatory with antioxidative properties, it is rich in tannins that are astringents which target the skins pores for improvement. Ideal for acne and spot-prone complexions.   

Zinc Gluconate -  Antibacterial, wound healing, sebum regulation and also has soothing benefits to calm any irritated complexion. Ideal for acne or spot-prone skin. 

Bisabolol - Soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits taken from the active components of chamomile. 

Oryzanol - Antioxidant while also stabilising plant based oils in a formula. 

Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil -  Anti-inflammatory, Anti-fungal, Anti-microbial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent and Tonic.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil - Antimicrobial and antibacterial while also used to provide a scent to a product.  

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract - Anti-inflammatory with antioxidant properties which help with wound healing. 

Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf - Antioxidant and Antibacterial properties. 

Tocopherol - Antioxidant that provides photoprotection while also having emollient benefits.  

Benzyl Alcohol - Preservative while also helping to thicken up any products texture.

Dehydroacetic Acid - Preservative to help keep your product nicer for longer.  

Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil - Anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits. 

Xanthan Gum - Helps to adjust the flow and feel of a formula. 

Crataegus Oxyacantha Stem Extract - Anti-microbial to combat bacteria on the skins surface while also having antioxidant benefits.  

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract -  Antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties while also helping to detoxify and soothe the skin.

Glucose - Moisturiser and humectant that has water-binding properties. 

Lactobacillus -  Soothes and balances to calm irritated and angry skin.

Sodium Chloride -  Helps to control and achieve the right texture of a product.

Lactoperoxidase -  Antibacterial properties that are helpful for the skin and can eliminate acne-causing bacteria while also having antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

Glucose Oxidase -  Skin-conditioning agent. 

Lactic Acid - Exfoliant (AHA) for improved texture while also hydrating/moisturising and setting the correct pH of a formula. 

Linalool - Perfume ingredient that can be found in essential oils, plants and many products. The problem is when it comes into contact with oxygen, it breaks down and becomes oxidized, which can cause an allergic reaction. It is safe in low concentrations but not great if your skin is already irritated or sensitized. 

How To Use The REN ClearCalm Clarifying Clay Cleanser.

The creamy cleanser glides over the skin easily when massaging over the face and neck for 1-2 minutes before proceeding to the rinsing-off stage, but you can leave it on the skin for 10 minutes to act as a deep clarifying mask while also enjoying the lavender scent. I love how this thoroughly cleanses and draws out impurities thanks to the kaolin featured, exfoliation and hydration is welcomed by the lactic acid included, while the emollients and oils leave the skin feeling nourished when rinsing it off. Gently patting the face and neck dry with a towel i liked how my skin felt balanced without feeling taut or dry and any blemishes were on the retreat by the antibacterial and calming properties the non-drying formula contains. A highly recommended cleanser for blemish prone skin that is priced at £24.00 and available here: REN ClearCalm Clarifying Clay Cleanser xNeil. 

MAKETHEMAKE Hyaluronic Lip Oil.

MAKETHEMAKE Hyaluronic Lip Oil. 

Nourish and hydrate the lips when applying the MAKETHEMAKE hyaluronic lip oil that features specific ingredients in its rich but transparent formula. The innovative brand MAKETHEMAKE created by skin therapists present a range of products that are described as hybrids which are makeup-infused-skincare that combines actives and skin-loving ingredients. Simplifying your beauty routine has just got easier and the range also caters to suit different skin types and skin conditions, making it easy for you and your skin to find the right match. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product. 

What Is The Ingredients Of The MAKETHEMAKE Hyaluronic Lip Oil? 

The hyaluronic lip oil combines rich emollients that help keep the lips smooth, soft, and supple while also featuring moisturisers/humectants for welcomed hydration. Lip oils are ideal for longer-lasting hydration and because their more lightweight in texture they wont feel heavy on the lips. Applied on its own or you can prep the lips by using a lip scrub lightly by gently exfoliating away dead skin cells and impurities, this will help to create a smoother and softer base to reap the skincare benefits this lip oil has to offer. The full ingredients are as follows:     

C21-28 ALKANE - Emollient.

HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE - Hypoallergenic emollient that creates a non-occlusive film and gloss without being greasy.  

DIISOSTEARYL MALATE - Emollient.

HYDROGENATED STYRENE/ISOPRENE COPOLYMER - Thickens a formula to create the right texture. 

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE - Emollient.

HYLOCEREUS UNDATUS FRUIT EXTRACT - Dragon fruit extract provides skin conditioning and skin protecting benefits. 

PARFUM - Helps the product smell nice.

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE - Antioxidant to combat collagen-damaging free radicals and also works as a Preservative. 

ALKANNA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT - Skin Conditioning while also having anti-inflammatory properties.

TOCOPHEROL - Antioxidant Vitamin E protects the skin against free radicals while also having emollient properties. 

TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN - Thickener that helps thicken up the products formula. 

DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE - Photo-stabilizer that helps keep the formula's colour longer-lasting while also stabilising unstable sunscreen agents. 

LECITHIN - Emollient, water-binding, emulsifier and is used to create liposomes. 

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE - Emollient that helps keep the skin soft and smooth.

SODIUM HYALURONATE -  Moisturiser and humectant that helps the skin stay hydrated. 

ASCORBYL PALMITATE -  Antioxidant which is a form of Vitamin C.

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL -  Emollient Sunflower oil that helps support the skins barrier function while also protecting the surface of the skin. 

CITRIC ACID - Buffering to help the pH of the products formula. 

GLUCOMANNAN - A moisturiser and humectant that is able to plump and smooth the skin. 

How To Use The MAKETHEMAKE Hyaluronic Lip Oil?

Presented in bag-friendly packaging the applicator is a doe foot that excellently applies an even layer of the nourishing oil over the bottom and top lip. You can apply at night as an overnight lip treatment, prime the lips before applying any other lip product, or apply over any lipstick for an instant glossy effect. The great thing i like about this lip oil is that it is not overly greasy or sticky and because skin loves anything oily you will notice it will absorb deeper than a balm that just sits on top and coats the lips. Soothe and nourish with longer-lasting hydration benefits when applying the MAKETHEMAKE Hyaluronic Lip Oil any season or time of the year, priced at €14,00 and available here: MAKETHEMAKE Hyaluronic Lip Oil x Neil. 

Petit Attitude Bee Avon.

Petit Attitude Bee Eau de Toilette 50ml Avon. 

Delight the senses when spraying the Petit Attitude Bee by Avon that is an affordable floral and gourmand fragrance that can be worn by any perfume lover. Presented and packaged to captivate your imagination before you have even pressed down on the spray head, the bees and flower cap head design give you a clue on what to expect, let's take a look at the notes and lasting power to see how well it performs.

Petit Attitude Bee features a top note of sugared pomelo, a middle note of orange blossom and a base note of honey nectar accord. The sugared pomelo reminiscent of grapefruit with its citrus profile is the perfect opening because of its enhanced sweetness, before the fresh white floral note of orange blossom mingles perfectly with the gourmand and powdery florals of the base note honey nectar accord.

The 50ml Eau de Toilette is one of those perfumes you reach for to subtly brighten your day by it  influencing your mood and lasts up to 3-5 hours when sprayed onto clothes, though you can safely store this in your bag for a quick spritz to relinquish its sweet, floral, and citrus profile. Petit Attitude Bee is priced at £7.00 and available to buy direct and delivered to your door here: Avon x Neil. 

Madara SPF50 Plant Stem Cell Ultra-Shield Sunscreen 40ml.

Madara SPF50 Plant Stem Cell Ultra-Shield Sunscreen 40ml.

The Madara SPF50 Plant Stem Cell Ultra-Shield Sunscreen 40ml is a pure mineral emulsion for the face that expertly combines ingredients to shield the skin from UVA/UVB rays, urban pollution and blue light. The sunscreen aspect of this product includes broad-spectrum protection from zinc oxide that is a physical sunblock while the formula also includes ingredients with skincare benefits which are resveratrol, hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-bursting stem cells from Northern Dragonhead. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product.

UV Protection When Applying The Madara SPF50 Plant Stem Cell Ultra-Shield Sunscreen 40ml.

Applying UV protection daily is essential in protecting your skin from the suns radiation while also it is important to remember that some products you may use in your skincare regime will leave your skin sensitive to sunlight, leading to increased chances of sun damage. All Vitamin A products known as Retinoids, AHA's and BHA's, Benzoyl Peroxide, Hydroquinone, some Essential oils and even your medications can cause your skin to become sun sensitive. The Madara SPF50 Plant Stem Cell Ultra-Shield Sunscreen is suitable for all skin types while helping to prevent all types of photodamage, including dryness, wrinkles, pigmentation and loss of volume. The full ingredients are as follows:

ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE) LEAF JUICE; Soothing humectant and moisturiser. 

ZINC OXIDE; Broad-spectrum Sunscreen that also helps skin irritations.  

DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE; Emollient. 

ISOAMYL LAURATE; Emollient which is considered a natural silicone alternative.

CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) ; Colourant which has a white pigment. 

POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYRICINOLEATE; Emulsifier that helps water and oil mix. 

HYDRATED SILICA; Viscosity controlling to help improve texture and has absorbent properties.

ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL; Antioxidant and emollient. 

VEGETABLE OIL; Emollient.

POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID; Emulsifying and dispersing to evenly distribute the sunscreen pigments evenly on the skin while also helping to reduce the white cast zinc oxide can produce.

SILICA; Viscosity controlling to help thicken the texture of a product while also having absorbent properties and to suspend insoluble particles in the formula. 

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED WAX; Emollient while also stabilising a products formula. 

ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL; Antioxidant and emollient that nourishes and moisturises. 

RHUS SUCCEDANEA FRUIT WAX; Viscosity controlling to thicken up a products formula.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE; Emulsifying that delivers a soft and powdery feel while being gentle for sensitive skin types. 

BUTYLENE GLYCOL; Humectant to draw moisture to the skin while its other abilities are a penetration enhancer, solvent for ingredients to mix, and to help the product apply better.  

JOJOBA ESTERS; Non-greasy emollient that provides soothing and moisturising properties. 

SODIUM CHLORIDE; Viscosity controlling salt that acts as an emulsion stabilizer in water-in-oil emulsions.

AROMA; MADARA products aromatic compositions are made entirely of natural raw materials without synthetic molecules.

XANTHAN GUM; Thickener and emulsion stabiliser that adjusts the flow and feel of the product.

SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE; Preservative that helps the product stay nicer for longer.

CITRIC ACID; Buffering that helps to adjust the pH of a formula.

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE; Emollient to help skin feel soft and smooth.

DRACOCEPHALUM RUYSCHIANA (DRAGONHEAD) CELL CULTURE EXTRACT; In vitro testing elucidates that northern dragonhead stem cells provide powerful counter-effects to sun damage – they scavenge free radicals, reduce pigmentation spot formation and boost collagen production. It is used in all the MADARA sun protection range.  

CAMELLIA SINESIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT; Antioxidant and UV protectant with anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic and antimicrobial benefits.

QUERCUS ROBUR (OAK) BARK EXTRACT; Astringent that helps to contract and strengthen the skin.

VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT; Antioxidant that has UV protecting abilities. 

CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES); Red iron oxide that provides a red colour and is typically used in makeup to give pink tones.

CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES); Yellow iron oxide that provides a yellow colour that when mixed with red iron oxides gives a flesh-toned shade.

CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES); Black iron oxide that controls the darkness of the flesh-toned shade when mixed with the other two oxides above. 

ASCORBYL PALMITATE; Antioxidant which is a form of vitamin c.

TOCOPHEROL; Antioxidant vitamin e that provides photoprotection against UVB rays while also having emollient benefits. 

AQUA; Solvent that helps ingredients mix. 

ISOSTEARIC ACID; Emulsifying to help water and oil ingredients mix while also stabilising pigments and mineral particles in a formula.

SODIUM PHYTATE; Helps the products colour and formula stay the same over time by neutralising the metal ions in the formula typically from the water ingredient used.

LECITHIN; Emollient with water-binding benefits that can also help water and oil ingredient mix and create liposomes in a formula.

GLYCOLIPIDS; Mixed substances which contain carbohydrates covalently attached to a lipid that provide good moisturising properties and can help damaged skin cells recover.

HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID; Moisturiser and humectant helping the skin to retain moisture.

SODIUM HYALURONATE; Moisturiser and humectant that helps the skin appear plump and elastic by holding onto water for improved hydration. 

LINALOOL; Aromatic component of natural aromas/fragrances and found in essential oils, fruits and spices. 

LIMONENE; Aromatic component of natural aromas/fragrances and found in essential oils.

CITRAL: Naturally occurring component of essential oils and has anti-microbial properties.

The Zinc Oxide Madara SPF50 Plant Stem Cell Ultra-Shield Sunscreen 40ml.

The vegan-friendly formula is nut/gluten free and is presented in a tube for easy applications either on to fresh skin or applied over your moisturiser. The formula is in shade nude because anyone who has used a zinc oxide sunscreen will know it can leave a white or grey cast on the skin that does not go clear or transparent which is why typically iron oxides are added to give the formula a shade of colour. It applies brilliantly on to clean skin or over your chosen moisturiser but the shade nude might appear warmer if your complexion has cool or neutral undertones. I was surprised on how the skin looks and feels hydrated throughout the day without experiencing any high shine or typical greasy feeling whilst you can also apply the sunscreen over makeup at any time of the day to maximise your sun protection to shield your complexion. I experienced no watery eyes, no pilling of products, no breakouts due to clogged pores, but a sunscreen with added skincare benefits that works in harmony with your skin. The Madara SPF50 Plant Stem Cell Ultra-Shield Sunscreen is priced at £29.25 and available here: Madara SPF50 Plant Stem Cell Ultra-Shield Sunscreen 40ml. x Neil.