Pacifica Beauty

 Ladies and Gents, meet the fabulous new beauty brand with a conscience.

Pacifica has just launched here in the UK and it is a beautiful accessible wellness brand with commitment to our planet and the animals that inhabit it at its core.

 

100% vegan and cruelty-free, they collection of high-performance products are powered by natural ingredients to love and nurture your skin.

Exquisitely packaged in the dreamiest, aesthetically pleasing colour ways, its easy to understand the hype and excitement surrounding this brand.

I’ve taken a look at four of their hero products and I can guarantee you’re going to love them as much as I do.

 

First up is their Vegan Cream Creamy Gel Cleanser (£21).

Elegant and chic in stature, this cleanser features a heavy white glass bottle with gold and baby pink accents.

 

Designed to gently remove makeup, oil and daily residue while replenishing the skin with much needed hydration, the sulphate free formula leaves your skin feeling cleansed, refreshed, balanced and beautiful.

Suitable for all skin types and formulated with vegan collagen and flower milk, the luxurious milky cleanser works into a frothy, soft lather to lift impurities without stripping your skin.

 

The vegan collagen element is produced through a plant-based fermentation process that uses zero animal inputs making it completely vegan, so it won’t weigh on your conscience.

Next is the Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream (£31).

 

This deeply nourishing night time cream is designed to hydrate and revive a dry, tired complexion thanks to its skin quenching plethora of ingredients.

Infused with vegan collagen, essential lipids, antioxidants, Vitamin C and E and flower extracts, it gets to work as you sleep to rejuvenate your complexion leaving it feeling wonderful soft, hydrated and looking radiant.

 

Perfect for all skin types including ageing skin, this luxurious overnight cream has been formulated without parabens, phthalates or minerals.

Featuring a decadently rich texture and possessing soft, subtle floral notes, the cream is quickly absorbed into your skin, instantly boosting moisture levels without flooding your complexion.

Despite its richness it is not at all greasy and doesn’t weigh your skin down or feel heavy, rather it simply leaves you feeling like you’re skin has been cocooned in a wonderfully comforting invisible velvet veil.

 

Lavender Moon is just one of the brands fragrance collections and as its name may suggest, is absolutely perfect for helping you to relax and unwind of an evening to encourage a restful, peaceful nights sleep.

Wash away the day and your troubles with the beautiful Lavender Moon Body Wash (£13).

 

Featuring relaxing plant-powered aromatherapy, this deeply soothing wash cleanser takes inspiration from the principals of aromatherapy with a carefully balanced mix antioxidant-rich plant extracts like aloe vera, rose flow, chamomile and lavender.

Its relaxing, calming aroma helps to quiet a busy mind and soothe your soul while you soak your worries away.

 

Meanwhile, its gentle, rich formula with hyaluronic acid and coconut water gently cleanses your skin while attracting and locking in moisture to ensure that your body is left feeling soft and smooth, hydrated and comfortable.

It is the most heavenly combination!

Last but by no means least we have what is probably my favourite product that I’ve tried thus far, the Lavender Moon Body & Pillow Mist (£12).

 

I’ve been using pillow mists for years and I wouldn’t be without them now and this one is just divine.

This fabulously soothing and calming mist features a water based formula infused with Pacifica’s signature plant-powered aromatherapy blend scented with relaxing lavender, aromatic rose and soft, creamy vanilla.

 

Just before you lay your head on your pillow to sleep, lightly mist your body, pillow and sheets with this gorgeous spray and take some long, slow, deep breaths.

Focus on the feeling of calmness as you breathe in its serene aroma, allowing your stresses and troubles to melt away as you focus on some quiet mindfulness.

It is the perfect last step in your night-time routine to prepare your body and mind for rest.

 

I am seriously impressed by Pacifica. I love the way the products look and are presented, I love their gentle yet effective formulas and I love their caring ethos.

You can check out all of these products along with the rest of their delightful collection on Cult Beauty now.

Emma Hardie Merrily Moringa Gift Set

 If you’re on the hunt for the perfect secret Santa gift or stocking filler for the beauty lover in your life then I’ve found an absolute gem for you.

Take a gander at the gorgeous Merrily Moringa gift from Emma Hardie.

Hidden within a cute, festively gold and red box complete with red ribbon you’ll find a pot of the iconic, multi-award winning Moringa Cleansing Balm, complete with its own branded cleansing cloth.

This is not just any cleanser, this cleansing balm has won an astonishing 19 awards over the past 10 years.

Dermatologically tested, clinically tested, clinically proven and suitable for even sensitive skin, this luxurious balm deeply cleanses, hydrates, re-balances and moisturises your skin leaving it feeling wonderfully soft and expertly cleansed.

Aromatic in scent and rich in texture, this botanical balm gently removes all traces of makeup while offering a deep cleanse without stripping your skin of its natural moisture balance.

Formulate with Moringa Seed Extract, Wild Sea Fennel and Vitamin E, it balances, purifies and minimises the appearance of pores while essential oils of Orange, Neroli, Mandarin, Jasmine and Rose rejuvenat, revive and deeply condition your skin.

Glistening like a pot of gold, the soft golden balm is designed to be applied directly onto dry skin and gently massaged in to break down all traces of makeup, dirt and daily pollutants.

Unlike traditional cleansers which you can simply wash off, this decadent balm requires a little extra help, which is where the beautifully soft cleansing cloth comes into play.

 

This dual action, professional Cleansing Cloth features a gentle microfibre texture on one side to help you remove the balm while the other muslin side is to allow you to gently exfoliate and polish your skin for extra softness and vitality.

Once the balm has been massaged into your skin, soak the cloth in warm water, squeeze out the excess and use the microfiber side to gently remove the product. 

 

Then, buff your way beautiful with the muslin side using the Emma Hardie linear massage technique to invigorate your skin, stimulate blood flow and collagen production and leave your skin feeling wonderfully smooth.

I can guarantee that your skin will never feel dry or parched after indulging in this beautiful cleanser, plus thanks to its unforgettable, elegant fragrance its not just your skin that is left feeling restored and pampered, your mind will also feel quietened and calm, ready for the day ahead or an evening of peace.

 

Unbelievably, this gorgeous gift set will cost you just £12, making it perfect as a token gift, secret Santa or stocking filler, plus you’ll ALWAYS be on the good list by gifting this skincare hero to a loved one or friend.

Trust me, they will thank you forever!

Emma Hardie’s Merrily Moringa gift set is available now and costs £12.

Facetheory Dermal Detox Set

 Treat yourself to a gorgeous new skincare set from facetheory. 

Meet their new Dermal Detox Set.

Their Dermal Detox Set comprises of  three signature skincare essentials, designed to benefit all skin types while being kind to sensitive and allergy-prone skin.

Presented in an elegant box it makes a perfect gift set or travel kit for any skincare addict! 

The trio is pebbled with superhero biosctives & harnesses the antioxidant properties of green tea.

The set features a Freshening Face Wash C4 to hydrates and purifiy, a Green-C Rebalancing Toner T2 to exfoliate and brightens plus a Green Tea Face Mask MK2 to balance and detoxifies your complexion leaving your skin feeling clean, fresh and soft.

The rich, gentle foaming Freshening Face Wash C4 dissolves makeup and impurities while hydrating and caring for skin. 

It starts life as gel before emulsifying into a frothy foam packed with green tea and aloe vera to refresh and soothe. 

Ever so lightly scented with 100% natural bergamot oil, it is soap free, ph6 formulation is super kind to even the most sensitive skin.

The calming  Green-C Rebalancing Toner T2 contains green tea, vitamin C, chamomile and pomegranate to gently exfoliate and brighten your skin while protecting its natural moisture balance.

Formulated without alcohol , it reduces irritation and doesn't leave your skin feel tight or parched. 

Treat yourself to a decadent, relaxing masking experience with the Green Tea Face Mask MK2 .

Containing  superfine French clay, premium face oils, chamomile, green tea, and stabilised vitamin C it gently draws out impurities while brightening your complexion.

Organic argan and jojoba oils offer hydrating, aloe Vera clarifies, chamomile soothes inflamed skin and lactic acid expedites cell renewal to reveal brighter, healthier looking skin. 

For those of you still on the fence with regards to this brand or still unsure if their products are right for you , this is a fabulous introductionary set to gently ease you in to explore the powerful skincare benefits they can offer.

Better still you can save 20% off this gorgeous trio now using my code BBFTMU.

What are you waiting for!? Go get your glow!

FaceTheory

 FaceTheory is a brand I was recently introduced to during a conversation I had with my sister.

I was bemoaning having run out of my usual go-to toner and instead opted to try a new one, resulting in a hell of a break out of spots.

She confessed to experiencing the same issue when she ran out of her favourite cleanser, a best-selling product by FaceTheory.

I was intrigued as I hadn’t come across this brand before and wanted to learn more I promptly ordered  my sisters favourite cleanser along with an oil free moisturiser in the help that it would help my troubled skin.

 

 

It turns out that FaceTheory is a British brand based in Sheffield who are on a mission to make the very best, clean skincare products thanks to combining nature with science.

They are huge advocates of botanical extracts where they add to the efficacy of a product and their formulas take a dual approach of carefully chosen botanicals such as green tea and chamomile which are then combined with high-performing actives like retinol and vitamin C.

Keen to be a sustainable brand their range of products are available in amber glass jars with aluminium caps while their tubes are made from 100% recyclable aluminium.

Orders are packed with materials that are biodegradable, so they are keen to protect the environment too which I really respect.

 

 

The cleanser which my sister raved about is their best-selling Clarifying Cleanser C2 (£11.99).

Created specifically for oily, congested acne prone skin it contains a blend of powerful trifecta of acids at a low PH to gently clarify and perfect your skin.

The rich, decadent cream cleanser is free from parabens, silicones, PEGs, SLS, SLES and mineral oils and is so concentrated that only a small amount is required to experience truly game changing results.

It has been formulated with 4% Glycolic acid, 2% salicylic acid and 1% lactic acid to effectively and efficiently deeply exfoliate your skin, ridding it of makeup, grime and dead skin cells to reveal a brighter, healthier complexion.

 

 

A powerful triple blend of alpha and beta hydroxy acids works to purify your pores while minimising redness to gently resurface your skin and the formulation is available in both un-scented or cold-pressed mandarin essential oil varieties.

Due to my skin being both sensitive and problematic I opted for the scent free variation.

The cleanser itself is wonderfully thick and soft in texture but when massaged into my face I could feel what felt like tiny exfoliating particles.

 

 

I experienced a very mild tingling on particularly sore areas of my skin to begin with but otherwise it felt soft and pampering.

Once massaged in I rinsed with warm water and despite its composition, didn’t feel any tightness or dryness in my skin.

My face felt thoroughly cleansed and refreshed, not something I usually associate with a cream cleanser which surprised me.

I have been following this cleanser with their Supergel Oil Free Moisturiser M3 For oily and acne prone skin (£13.99).

 

 

Recommended as a great moisturiser to compliment the cleansing cream, this oil-free gel offers hydration and nourishment while being light enough to use on problematic skin.

Created with combination/oily skin in mind, it contains Niacinamide to reduces pores, Salicylic acid to relieve congestion and vitamin B5 to hydrate.

Meanwhile, botanical chamomile, aloe vera and green tea extracts soothe troubled skin while stabilising Vitamin C seeks to fight acne-causing bacteria while brightening.

Like the cleanser, it too is free from parabens, silicones, PEGs, SLS, SLES, and mineral oils and is both Vegan and cruelty-free. 

 

 

The gel is quite a unique texture. It appears semi-matte in appearance and despite its outwardly thick looking-texture is surprisingly light.

It glides across your skin like silk, imparting much needed plumping moisture to dry patches without causing any irritation.

Quickly absorbed, it provides just enough hydration to stop your skin feeling parched without drowning it.

I love using it knowing that it too contains acids to help balance and improve the texture of my skin while being gentle and kind enough to my skin to use daily.

 

 

As with the cleanser, due to it being packed full of active ingredients you only need a little to achieve visible results.

It works as a wonderful base for makeup application; reducing excess oiliness and creating a velvety soft base for foundation.

My skin was left feeling soft an nourished all day and I actually think that it helped to control my oily-proned t-zone.

Due to its feather-light texture you may choose to apply a small amount of night cream over the top of an evening but I personally haven’t felt the need to add anything further to achieve soft, plump skin.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this relatively new skincare brand its safe to say that my sister has got me hooked.

I wasn’t sold on the idea of a cream cleanser as previously I have felt that they don’t do a thorough enough job of cleaning my skin but I’ve been proved wrong with the Clarifying Cleanser C2.

 

 

Ditto with their moisturiser which I assumed would be too light or not hydrating enough, but I am a huge convert.

The combination of botanicals and science results in products that are environmentally friendly and provide real, noticeable results, pretty quickly too.

Since using this duo, the frequency and ferocity of my break outs has been hugely reduced and my skin looks and feels healthier.

I’m officially a convert and with the products priced at such an affordable price point, I have nothing negative to say!

You can check out the Clarifying Cleanser C2 and Supergel Oil Free Moisturiser M3 on FaceTheory’s website now along with the rest if their skincare collection.

Use my code IAMFABULICIOUS to get 20% off your order!

REN Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser

I love a melting cleanser. Comforting and gentle yet exceptionally effective, they remove impurities without stripping your skin.

A new favourite of mine is REN’s Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser.

This oil-based jelly cleanser allows you to deeply cleanse your skin, removing even waterproof makeup, pollutants and SPF while nourishing your skin, leaving it feeling soft and pampered.

Housed within a vibrant coloured tube made from recycled plastic, the cleanser features a three-phase, 100% naturally derived formula packed with skin loving ingredients.

Sunflower seed oil helps to protect the skins natural moisture barrier, Meadowfoam seed oil replenishes your skins barrier with essential fatty acids Omega 3 and 6 while Grapeseed oil, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties protects against free radicals and restores skins health.

The result is skin that is left purified, balanced and hydrated without feeling stripped or dry, leaving you with the perfect canvas for the rest of your skincare and makeup regime.

Suitable for all skin types including sensitive, the thick, rich jelly cleanser is designed to be used on dry skin.

Possessing a beautiful, delicate and refreshing botanical aroma, the cleanser starts life as thick, hydrating gel.

Work the silky jelly onto your dry skin and feel as it transforms into a decadent, rich oil.

The oil gently draws out impurities, dissolving makeup and pollution as it goes.

Splash some water on and watch it develop into a creamy, lightweight, milky emulsion.

Rinse away to reveal skin that that has been deeply cleansed yet is left feeling hydrated, soft and pampered.

I love how refreshed and clean my skin feels but without any tightness whatsoever.

In fact, 90% of individuals tested agreed that skin didn’t feel tight after use and 83% agreed that their skin felt dramatically smoother.

This cleanser proves that you don’t have to resort to harsh, abrasive or stripping chemicals to achieve a deep cleanse, plus it’s three phase formula makes cleansing so much more fun!

REN’s Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser is available now and costs £25.