SCULPTED, STYLED, SHAPED BROWS
in CLEAR $18
A translucent brow butter for the healthiest looking brows. This oil-based liquid pomade has a buttery texture for super-chic, feathery, covetable brows. You can say goodbye to your collection of brow tools and hello to our addictive mini spoolie brush who does all the work to tame and groom.

REVIEW:
The Brow Butter is subtle. I purchased the clear colour as I don't always want to define my brows. I feel like it is nourishing and unlike most brow setting gels, doesn't harden and feel rough. It brushes the hair beautifully with the perfect fine little brush, that is designed really well. Some people complain that it smudges, perhaps the coloured one does, this doesn't. It holds hairs into place fairly well, so long as you don't rub or touch your brows. 

The Glow Super Gel is divine to the touch. Feels so fresh on your skin. I think this will be a winner during the summer months. Creates a bold shimmer that will make you glow and require nothing further if you already have colour and/or a good tan. 

The Dew Balm... first off, the tube is minute. I thought they'd sent me a sample instead of a full size, but no, that was it! Then, I applied it on my face and it was very discreet shall we say, at first, five mins later it was practically non-existent. I wanted to love this, but unfortunately it isn't worth the bother of applying it to the face. A real shame!

by Alexandra Black

ODACITÉ - SYNERGIE[4] BEAUTY MASQUE​ 1.4oz | 40g  $64.00 USD

PURPOSE:
4 Synergies of ingredients to DETOX, PEEL, BRIGHTEN & FIRM
At the heart of this ultra-effective masque treatment: 4 SYNERGIES of ingredients to DETOX, PEEL, BRIGHTEN AND BOOST FIRMNESS.
DETOX :
SYNERGIE 1 [ ACTIVATED CHARCOAL + CLAY ]
Whisk away toxins to minimize the visibility of pores and ensure a clear and blemish-free appearance.
PEEL :
SYNERGIE 2 [ PAPAYA ENZYMES + FRUIT ACID ]
Slough off dead skin cells to reveal fresh, healthy ones at the surface.
BRIGHTEN :
SYNERGIE 3 [ VITAMIN C + PAPAYA ENZYMES ]
Reduce the appearance of brown spots for a more even-looking skin tone.
BOOST FIRMNESS :
SYNERGIE 4 [ VITAMIN C + PROBIOTICS ]
Provide skin with the nourishment it needs to appear firm and youthful.
This masque comes in powder form and is scientifically formulated to be activated by water. You can also supercharge each Synergie by using natural ingredients out of your pantry and refrigerator.
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To see Synergie[4] in action, on faces, and more click HERE.
*BRUSH SOLD SEPARATELY
100% NATURAL • GMO FREE • VEGAN • GLUTEN FREE

My Opinion:
I love the fresh "pinched pink" glow this leaves once you remove it. Upon application it seems like a regular mud mask, but you will find that it works on a deeper level. Breakouts are calmed, pores are devoid of oil buildup and your skin is left soft, smooth and refreshed! A great all-round product from Odacité.

By Alexandra Black

1. Moroccan Rose Otto Ultra-Moisture Body Oil by REN Clean Skincare.
2. Rose Lip Polish​ by FRENCH GIRL.
3. Wild Rose Creamy Body Wash by WELEDA.
4. Rosee Visage Toning Cleansing Lotion by PHYTOMER.  
5. Coco Rose Coconut Oil Lip Conditioner by Herbivore Botanicals.​

Oh Rose! I love you so...
Roses remind me of my English Grandmother, of her beautiful rose garden, and of everything pure and English. She also had the most perfect skin, white like china, blemish free and barely any wrinkles despite her years. To top it off, her name was Rosamund (world of Roses), so how could I not fall in love with this magical, powerful flower. In honour of her and my favourite botanical, I created this post, with some of my most favoured Rose products. I haven't listed them all, but have selected a fair few for you to try out. Let me know your thoughts. As always, when possible, my selections are natural and toxic free.

REN's Moroccan Rose Otto Ultra-Moisture Body Oil is one of the most pure and luxurious oils I have had the good fortune of trying, a real treat that actually works. I apply it onto humid skin, straight after my shower and it leaves me feeling itch-free and leaves a light lingering scent, which brings me nothing but pleasure.

Rose Lip Polish by FRENCH GIRL. This is a little treat, that works particularly well during weather changes, be it winter or summer. Chapped lips are unsightly and a gentle little scrub with this polish, will leave your lips smooth and moisturised. The scent is divine too. You Pampered lips will appreciate this and so will your kissing partner.

Rose Creamy Wash by WELEDA is Nourishing, pampering and harmonising. Velvety soft rose petals on your skin will feel like the ultimate luxurious experience, without the hefty price. Deepy nourishing Rosehip, which is know of its essential lipids and vitamins plus the essential oil from Damask Rose Petals will leave you feeling glorious. Don't take my word for it, indulge and try for yourself.

​Rosee Visage Toner by PHYTOMER is my ultimate toning lotion for removing makeup. It works beautifully, smells amazing and just always works. I've been using this for years, and no matter what I try, I always return to this. Definitely one of my top 10 beauty products!

The HERBIVORE BOTANICALS Coco Rose Lip Conditioner is simple, sweet and just yummy. I keep this one in the car, on hand, and obsessively just apply and apply all day long. Thankfully it is natural, so I don't think over-doing it can be bad for you. Ticks the clean beauty box and the purse box too, which is always a plus!


Collage by Alexandra Black

1. Coconut Bath Soak by Herbivore Botanicals.
2. Cleopatra's Body Scrub by The Organic Pharmacy.
3. Pink Clay Sponge by One Love Organics.
4. Post-Bath Body Oil | Moroccan Rose Gold Glow Perfect Dry Oil by REN Clean Skincare. 

It's not often I take a bath, mainly because I have a really hard time switching off and just relaxing and after 3 minutes, I'm like: "Ok! This was great, now I need to get out!". I always think about what I should be doing when I'm just lying there, watching the relaxing flames flicker softly in the dim light, which seem to do nothing to help my process.

One day I decided, it was because I didn't have the right bath accessories, and thought to myself, if I purchased some of the nicest, pampering items, it would make my experience far, far better. I wasn't wrong. With a little bit of HERBIVORE BOTANICALS Coconut Bath Soak, to make the water soft and cloudy, my Cleopatra scrub by THE ORGANIC PHARMACY (which is so so so delicious) and a some yummy Moroccan Rose oil by REN for my post-bath skin, I feel like a new woman.  

Let us not forget the pink clay sponge by ONE LOVE ORGANICS which gently softens any hard skin your footsies may have, making you feel like a real queen. I know, I know... they say this is for the face you say, but I tried it on my face and it just didn't work for me, my face was not a fan, so my feet get to be pampered instead.

Try all of the above and I dare you to tell me you do not feel like Cleopatra herself! 

With Love, 
Alexandra Black

1. TATA HARPER - Retinoic Nutrient Face Oil  2. ALBA BOTANICA Kukui Nut Hawaiian body cream.
3. RMS Beauty Luminizer X Quad 4. MIO The Mio Body Brush 5. OLIO E OSSO Tinted Balm

Another gem, is brough to you by TATA HARPER. Aptly described as a cocktail of Vitamins, this Lightweight hydrating facial oil serum delivers balanced, radiant looking skin. Perfect under your moisturiser and just as effective all on it's own. It can be worn equally on days you wish to go bare faced or for a smooth makeup finish. Provides an extra layer of moisture. I love, love, love the smell of this. However, I cannot use it everyday, as I do notice some extra oil production, even though it claims to do quite the opposite. Something to look out for!

 This is hands down the best natural Body Moisturizer I have found. I have unusually dry skin on my body (shame it's not on my bloody face instead!) and for the longest time I had to use a non-natural cream by Nivea, because nothing stopped my itching and dryness, until of course, I discovered the ALBA BOTANICA Kukui Nut body butter, which is a gorgeous blend of vanilla, cucumber and arnica extracts, tropical oils and enriching shea and cocoa butters to lock in moisture for all day softness. It smells DIVINE and keeps me soft and moisturised all day long. No skin pulling or weird scratching during awkward moments. I haven't found the others from this brand to be as effective as this particular one, but this one is just perfect. Only problem is I go through about a pot every week to week and a half, so I have to order them in fours. And it works out quite expensive, but it's truly the only natural cream that works on my body.

RMS is known for its cult living Luminizer highlighter balm. Well.... now we have the quad: four high-impact luminizers, which can be worn alone, blended for a custom glow or mixed into any product for super luminosity. I honestly can't see much of a difference once I put these on my face, perhaps it is because of my ghostly white complexion, but nevertheless I love to apply these with my fingertips on the bridge of my nose, my eyelids and cheek-bones. They do feel a little sticky and can sometimes feel a little greasy, but it's the best natural option I've found.

PALETTE INCLUDES:
LUMINIZER X: an Xtreme version of our living luminizer 
LUMINIZER NUDE: a subtle, radiant copper 
CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ: a warm blush champagne 
CHAMPAGNE FIZZ: a glam opalescent shimmer 

I've had a similar brush to the MIO Body brush for years and by that I mean at least 20 years. I had read that it was great for detoxing and helping to smooth out cellulite. I don't know if it actually does that, but my skin feels so soft and shiny after using it, gets rid of all those nasty dry areas and scaly (ewwww I sound like a fish) skin. I will do a separate comparison between my old faithful brush and the MIO Body Brush in another post, however, this is the closest I've found to a Brush that contains both Bristle and Rubber (Silicone) bristles/Massagers. 
​Always brush towards the heart, starting from your feet and work upwards towards your belly. Belly should be brushed in circular motions (clockwise). And you can do your bum bum and your arms too. 

 Ok! Stop everything you're doing and believe me that if you want to use an all-natural and look naturally glowy, you need this OLIO E OSSO balm in YOUR life. I chose Nø3, cause it was my preferred colour but there is a nice range to suit everyone.
It smells of grapefruit, so I never get sick of this. Only a few simple ingredients make this awesome multitasking balm. Use as regular tinted balm on your lips or swipe across your cheeks for a blushed look, that looks like you just came back from a healthy gym class. It's easy to slip in your bag.
Seriously... check out the lack of complication in its ingredients:
Balm no. 3 (crimson) ingredients: olea europaea (organic olive) fruit oil, butyrospermum parkii (natural shea) oil, natural beeswax, citrus paradisi (natural pink grapefruit) essential oil, red 7 (eu: ci 15880). And that's it! And it's made in Portland... and I love Portland. 
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Collage: Alexandra Black