Pacifica Strawberry Peach Collection

 

As the seasons change and the cooler nights draw in you may find yourself longing for a bit of a pampering.

Think long, hot baths, slathering yourself in a delicious body cream and sinking into a pair of fluffy, warm pjs.

At least, that’s my idea of heaven!

I’ve found the perfect duo that will help to wash away the day and encourage a sense of wellbeing and relaxation.

They’re from Pacifica Beauty.

 

 

Pacifica is an accessible wellness brand with a commitment to our planet and the animals that inhabit it thanks to their 100% vegan and cruelty free formulations which are powered by a host of natural ingredients.

You may have caught my review of their Lavender Moon collection at the start of the year and now I’m here to talk about their delicious Strawberry Peach line.

Comprising of a body wash, body scrub and body lotion they’ve got your bod and pampering needs covered.

Beautifully presented in sleek, soft pink coloured tubes adorned with gold rainbows and hearts the bottles look just stunning on your bathroom shelf.

But we’re not here for eye candy are we, oh no, we’re here for the goodies!

 

My gosh what can I say about this fragrance.

Lets start with saying it is absolutely one of my favourite, fruitiest, sweetest bodycare scents I’ve ever come across, and I’ve tried a LOT.

Upon popping open the cap you’ll find your senses enveloped with the juiciest, sweetest, most refreshing and yet comforting aroma of sweet strawberries and ripe peach.

Soft with a subtle hint of tang, this scent is simply beautiful.

It smells genuinely real, as if you’ve taken a stroll through an orchard on a warm summers day. 

 

 

There is no chemical or synthetic smell about this collection and despite its sweetness, it isn’t sickly at all. Quite the opposite, it’s addictive.

Begin your fragrant experience with the Strawberry Peach Body Wash (£13).

Fabulously priced for such a decent sized bottle, this rich body wash takes inspiration from the principals of aromatherapy.

Featuring a blend of antioxidant rich aloe vera, strawberry, peach and Vitamin C along with moisture boosting hyaluronic acid, this luxurious gel gently cleanses your skin leaving it feeling silky, soft and hydrated.

Suitable for sensitive skin like mine, it doesn’t strip your skin of its natural moisture meaning you wont experience the sensation of dryness or tightness after your shower or bath.

Although marketed as a wash, I’ve found that if poured under the warm running water of a bath it actually transforms, creating a plethora of soft frothy bubbles.

It feels like a real treat bathing with this gorgeous wash and its mood boosting scent really does help to lift your mood and calm your mind.

 

 

Once you’ve managed to drag yourself away from your scrummy bath you can continue your pampering experience with the Strawberry Peach Body Lotion (£12).

I love layering my scents so there was no way I was going to step out of my fragrant bath without having a matching moisturiser to wrap myself in.

Silky, soft and surprisingly lightweight, this quick-absorbing moisturiser features sunflower oil to moisturise, arnica to relieve inflammation and calm skin irritation, antioxidant rich sea kelp and green and white tea extract to soften your skin plus a host of awesome fruit extracts. 

 

 

It literally does smell good enough to eat (but please don’t!) and left my skin feeling wonderfully soft, hydrated and comfortable.

I absolutely rate this brand and can’t wait to discover more of their gorgeous products.

Pacifica’s Strawberry Peach collection is available online now at Cult Beauty.

Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream

 Give your skin a boost this autumn with Glow Recipe’s gorgeous Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream.

Nestled neatly within the Plum range of products from the brand, this luxurious whipped gel cream effortlessly hydrates, plumps and balances your complexion for healthy, radiant, younger looking skin.

Captured within a gorgeous, soft, pastel purple refillable jar created to resemble the natural appearance of a plum, you’ll find a decadently rich yet wonderfully lightweight cream to soothe and replenish a tired, lacklustre complexion.

 

 

 Unsurprisingly, the cruelty free, vegan formula has been enriched with the goodness of three antioxidant rich plums, Kakadua, Lllawarra and Burdekin.

 Offering both hydration and nourishment, these ingredients help to rejuvenate your skin both instantly and over time.

 

 Boasting a powerful blend of 5 different weights of hyaluronic acid that targets different layers of your skin, deep, long lasting hydration is all but guaranteed.

   A hydrating peptide called Polyglutamic Acid works to boost the efficacy of the hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture layer by layer while the two weight formula works to deeply hydrate and visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

 

 

 Finally, Ice Willowherb which has been sustainably and ethically cultivated in the alps helps to balance oil production and support a healthy barrier.

 Silky and soft, lightweight but rich, it is a fabulous all rounder moisturiser. 

 

  Suitable for all skin types including sensitive, it is quickly absorbed leaving your skin feeling instantly refreshed and revived while its long-lasting, hard-working properties ensure that your complexion is left feeling soft and supple all day long.

 What’s more, you’ll find that this cute little pot is actually refillable, meaning you’re helping to protect our environment by producing less waste.

 The durable glass outer jar is built to last and features a refillable pod which can be purchased and slipped into the jar for you to enjoy time after time.

 

 

Oh, and every pod is sealed fresh and made of 50% post-consumer recycled material to help reduce CO2 emissions & carton waste while all parts of the COSMOS-certified plums are used to limit food waste.

 Nice one guys.

 Glow Recipe’s Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream is available now from Cult Beauty and costs £35 for 50ml.

Lixirskin Universal Emulsion

Lixirskin is a new, progressive skincare brand created by Colette Haydon, a doctor in dermo-pharmacy.

The brand features a streamlined collection of products with a mix of universal essentials for everyday skin needs and targeted night care for skin concerns.

Taking an advanced yet relaxed approach to good skin Lixirskin believes that there is no need for you to use a host of different products (such as day creams, night creams, eye creams, primers or moisturisers) to achieve great skin.

They believe that a good quality, multi-tasking formula can be capable of tackling each and every skincare need.

This is where their Universal Emulsion comes in.

Housed within a minimalist, chic soft pink tube with contrasting black cap you’ll find a product that works exceptionally well as a day moisturiser, night time cream and a serum in one.

Designed to be used on your face, eye contour, lips, neck and wherever else you feel needs some soothing and nourishing TLC this unique lotion delivers molecular water to your skin to boost hydration and aid your skins ability to retain it.

Enriched with a delicate, relaxing aroma of rose and ylang ylang it also contains SPF10 thanks to an unusual emulsification technique which allowed them to obtain the SPF without adding any added sunscreens.

Skin is shielded from UV and pollution, keeping free radicals out and keeping moisture in for a healthy, radiant complexion.

Impressive right?

The emulsion itself possesses the texture of a soft, lightweight lotion but with all the deeply nourishing qualities of a cream or serum.

Dewey and smoothing it is quickly absorbed into your skin leaving it feeling firm, plump and hydrated.

This hit of hydration helps to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while your complexion is left looking and feeling perfectly primed.

It works brilliantly on my oily/combination skin but it equally worked well on a friend’s dry skin, backing up its claim that it is suitable for all skin types.

I’m a big fan of multi-purpose products and as a busy mum of two I’m all for streamlining my skincare regime, so this product fits perfectly into my daily routine.

Why not try it for yourself too and see if you can be converted?

Lixirskin’s Universal Emulsion is available now from Cult Beauty and costs £29 for 50ml or £45 for 100ml.