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Interview with Maura Cannon of Skincare Brand Heritage Store

We are completely into the US skincare brand Heritage Store, so when the opportunity presented itself to interview the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, Maura Cannon Dick we were 100% in! Maura talks us through her career background, passion for skincare, the products she takes on holiday, and where the brand is heading in the future.

The journey that led to the launch brand Heritage Store

Skincare Brand Heritage Store

I have spent my entire career, more than 20 years in the beauty industry and I’m incredibly passionate about skincare. I was excited to join the Heritage Store brand to revive it and lead its first-ever rebrand in over 50 years. The UK will see our new packaging introduced in September and will be supported by a fully integrated marketing campaign.

After working on more traditional brands like Clinique and Origins, I was immediately drawn to Heritage Store and the brand ethos, it’s a positive self-care brand formulated with minimal plant-based clean ingredients, something I’m very passionate about. The time-tested formulas are beautifully crafted and energetically uplifting. Heritage Store has been a leader in soul-to-skin beauty since 1969. When you feel good, you look good and that’s what Heritage Store is all about.

The biggest challenge faced and how did overcome it?

My biggest challenge as CMO has been figuring out how to break through with a brand known for a small selection of hero products; mists, toner and castor oil, and discover the most engaging ways to highlight to our consumers that all of the products are efficacious and ritualistic. Good vibes, great skin (and hair!). We have a robust skincare innovation line launching this year and next which we are excited to share with everyone.

Hero Heritage Store Products

If you were to describe your business mantra in three words, what would they be?

1. Organised
2. Strategic
3. Collaborative

What advice would you offer anyone interested in venturing into the beauty and skincare industry?

Follow your passion and you will always succeed. I have loved skincare since I was a young teenager so working in the space has come naturally to me. Immerse yourself in the category by reading trade publications, always trying different products, reading product reviews, following brands you like on social media and checking out in-store experiences. I’m constantly doing all of the above to glean ways to strengthen the Heritage Store brand.

Talk us through an average business day in your life

These days it’s mostly video calls all day long! I’m constantly collaborating cross functionally with my teams; creative, copy, digital, social, product, innovation, operations and finance. My team is half remote and half in Salt Lake City, UT so we all come together once a month at our corporate headquarters in Utah with beautiful views of the Wasatch Mountains. It’s important to do this for team morale and creativity. Being so close to nature and the mountains is energising.

What do you do to stay positive?

Every day I focus my energy on the biggest opportunities and don’t get caught up in too many details or things that could or do go wrong. I approach every meeting with my team as a fresh start, despite challenging days. And I spritz Rosewater to refresh my skin and mood whenever I need a pick me up.

What is your go-to quote when lacking motivation?

I love this quote by Maya Angelou:

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style.”

Social media play a role in the success of your brand.

Social Media has been HUGE in the US and it’s building now in the UK! Please follow us @heritagestorenaturalsuk – can’t help a shameless plug as we grow our following in the UK. Building our strong engaged community has been key for our US business. We now engage our loyal followers with educational content, soulful moments, brand updates, product spotlights, promotions, and philanthropic initiatives.

How do you want people to feel when they first see and try Heritage Store products?

I want people to feel happy when they see our new packaging and curious to try a refreshing Rosewater spritz. It will immediately elevate mood and create positive vibes.

Our readers love to travel, what destination is at the top of your bucket list, and which of your products would you take travelling with you?

I will be spending time on Nantucket Island this summer off the coast of Massachusetts. I’ll certainly have my Rosewater spray handy to refresh my skin and hair after a bike ride or while at the beach. I also can’t live without my 2 oz Castor Oil mini bottle to use on my brows each evening. And of course I’ll have my new soothing Rosewater Regimen in my toiletry case Milky Cleanser, Toner and Moisturiser, coming to the UK in September.

Learn how to establish a comprehensive skincare routine with expert guidance from “House of Coco.” Check out their insightful article on “How to Build a Skin Care Routine” for valuable tips and insights.

What’s next for you and your brand?

We are excited to continue our international expansion across Europe. In the UK we are continuing to expand our availability and September will see us go live on SuperDrug.co.uk. We also have several new products launching in September so watch this space.

Where can people find out more about Heritage Store?

• @heritagestorenaturalsuk – please follow us!
• www.cultbeauty.co.uk
• SuperDrug.co.uk – launching September
• Amazon

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Getting our glow on at Glow Bar London

With the sunshine so rare this wet and oh-too-British summer, our girl Hannah Tan-Gillies ventured into bustling Fitzrovia to get her glow on at Glow Bar London.

Glow Bar is all about modern beauty and wellness. Founded by Sasha Sabapathy, Glow Bar’s ethos is focused on using natural remedies to help women deal with stress and improve their physical, mental and even sexual health. Glow Bar puts equal value on outer and inneer beauty, which is a philosophy we can definitely get behind.

Glow Bar London is a wellness buff’s dream. Upstairs it is a pastel-tinted café serving everything from adaptogen-spiked lattes to CBD tonics. And while you could easily get lost browsing Glow Bar London’s stylish array of crystals, powders and elixirs, don’t neglect to venture downstairs too. Because, underneath the café, Glow Bar offers a fully-kitted spa, complete with Chroma therapy-equipped infrared sauna pods.

The sauna experience is totally private, perfect for COVID-era relaxation. Each session lasts 45 minutes, starting at 60* and ending at around 70*. Don’t feel like you have to finish the whole session though, because believe me, it gets hot and quick too.

Infrared heat therapy has been proven to increase circulation, detoxification and boost the immune system. Not to mention, it’s a great way to spend some time for introspection and meditation, completely away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Saunas also release endorphins, reduce stress, and stimulates collagen – making you literally glow the moment you finish your session.

After 35 minutes of calm (and plenty of sweat), I too felt completely relaxed and ready to take on the week ahead. My skin was literally glowing and I feel lighter, calmer, and blissfully relaxed. I even treated myself to an adaptogen-infused latte, and honestly, I haven’t slept better than since before COVID kicked off.

So, whether you’re looking to improve your mood, enhance your circulation, or just find 45 minutes of peace and quiet, we highly we recommend booking your own sauna sesh at Glow Bar London, so you too can glow baby glow.

BOOK YOUR SAUNA SESH AT WWW.GLOWBARLDN.COM

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The Eye Mask Celebs Can’t Seem To Live Without

111 Skin is at the forefront of our minds thanks to an array of celebs sharing skincare selfies. Using and showcasing the brands Sub-Zero face and eye masks are: Miley Cyrus, Victoria Beckham, Kate Beckinsdale, Barbara Palvin and Kris Jenner, to namedrop a few.

The posts had #TeamCoco curious to what’s so special about the Regenerative range that it’s making celebs share their beauty secrets.

We assume it’s down to the fact the masks are the perfect on-the-go solution and provide results after just 20 minutes; meaning anytime, anywhere your skin can look and feel renewed.

111 Skin is a luxury skincare brand that was created by cosmetic surgeon, Dr Yannis Alexandrides. The idea was to provide surgery aftercare to clients but also to help prolong the need for cosmetic enhancement.

The brand has been a haven for skincare lovers for years and the Regenerative range has been no exception. Upon the latest reaction to the eye masks Dr Yannis Alexandrides has said:

“We are so delighted to see more formidable women wearing our Sub-Zero Depuffing Eye Mask. The eye masks are made from hydrogel – a hydrophilic material made from active ingredients that are then suspended in cooling gel. Upon contact with the skin, the thermosensitive gel will release those actives and infuse the skin with targeted nourishment.”

The Sub-Zero Depuffing Eye Masks are essentially a cooling hydrogel mask, that wraps around the contour of the eye area. When worn for a minimum of 20 minutes, the powerful active ingredients target puffiness and dark circles whilst reducing the visible effects of fatigue and improving the resilience of the delicate under-eye area.

So whether you’re WFH, or when we’re all able to travel again, these are worth investing in, it’s never been more encouraged to ‘mask-up’ in public, in more ways than one!

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Give Your Hands A Little Love

You take great care of the skin on and around your face, so why not take some proper care of your hands too? It’s time to give yourself a facial for your hands, believe me they will thank you for it in the long run.

We have put together a 6-step process for caring for your hands and nails, and we have included some great brands for you to use.

Cleanse

Cleansing is an integral part of giving your hands some love; in fact this is the thing that you do the most every single day. So, we are including a beautiful gentle soap that doesn’t strip your hands of moisture. Use this for every wash, as it will keep your hands soft and fresh.

Little Soap Company, Mediterranean Pure Olive Oil Soap Bar, £2.95 (100g), Boots

Exfoliate

The next step of the process is to exfoliate. This removes impurities from your hands without using any harsh chemicals. The Himalayan, Egyptian, and French essential oils along with the salts give a luxurious and gentle exfoliation, eliminating dead skin.

Katherine Daniels, Gentle Oil and Salt Exfoliator, £30 (200ml), Katherine Daniels Cosmetics

Hand Mask

Once the exfoliation has taken place, it’s time to relax your hands in a beautiful hand mask. This is the most therapeutic part of the 6-step process as it gives your hands time to recover from daily wear and tear. By using a thermotherapy mask, this visibly rejuvenates dry skin, and reduces the appearance of dark spots and freckles.

Skin Republic, 24K Gold Hand Mask, £6.99, Skin Republic

Cuticles

The only time we ever focus on our cuticles is when we are at the salon, but this shouldn’t be the case. Our cuticles have an important role to play in the overall health of our nails. Therefore, by using cuticle oil it will give both strength and nourishment to the nail. This oil contains Sweet Almond Oil to help restore healthy looking nails.

Cienna Rose, The Elixir Nourishing Cuticle Oil, £9.50, Cienna Rose

Moisturise

Another part of the 6-step process is to moisturise. Hand cream is one of those amazing products that can turn your hands from cracked hard skin to soft healthy skin in a matter of seconds.

Leighton Denny, Best Defence Winter Berries Hand Cream, £9 (75ml), LD Boutique

Varnish

Once all the other stages are done and dusted its time to finish with a little pizzazz, by adding a pop of colour to your nails with your favourite varnish. Don’t forget to shape your nails with a nail file before coating your nails with the varnish! We are living for L’Atelier Green colours.

L’Atelier Green, Stormy Heart Nail Varnish, £15.99 (10ml), L’Atelier Green

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A Winter Wonderland of Vegan Beauty Products

As the month of changing our habits of eating meat, and not drinking alcohol comes to a close, we are embracing these changes with a myriad of vegan beauty products.

Let us showcase some of the skincare, body care, haircare, fragrance and faux tanning products that are fully vegan, and aren’t just for veganuary. They are a winter wonderland of beauty products!

Skincare

Green People, Nordic Roots Hyaluronic Booster Serum, £27 (28ml), Green People

This serum blends organic plant extracts to deeply hydrate, plump and renew the skin. It works in perfect harmony with the skin’s natural pH balance, leaving it deeply nourished, calm and smooth.

FAACE, Tired Faace Mask, £22.50 (100ml), FAACE

For a mask to perk up your skin and smooth inflammation, this is the one for you. It helps speed up skin healing, locks in moisture, gives a glow back, gently exfoliates, keeps the skin strong, and boosts collagen.

Alteya Organic, Bio Damascena Rose Otto Day Moisturiser, £16.95, LoveLula

A certified organic day cream that softens, smoothes and conditions the skin. Helps restructure skin’s texture, improving overall health and glow. It also helps nourish the skin during the day.

Body Care

Green People, Quinoa & Calendula Shower Gel, £15.50 (200ml), Green People

Larch Tree, rich in polysaccharides, protects the skin keeping it moisturised long after showering. Skin-kind Calendula is ideal for sensitive skin and is rich in plant actives which act on the metabolism of collagen fibres. Mood lifting Sweet Orange and energising Lemongrass create an exotic aroma whilst boosting circulation and soothing dry skin.

Solidu, Soap Bar, £7.95, Beyond Living

With rich mango and shea butters and conditioning sunflower oil, this soap is soft and creamy. Exactly what you need for daily hand washing, and it works perfectly as a body wash, too. With its silky lather, this soap is as gentle as can be, and yet still retains all the disinfecting properties that are so important right now.

Peacci, Peach Mani-Pedi Scrub, £9 (60g), Peacci

Avocado oil (containing 7 vitamins) supplements the lipid layer of the skin and soothes. Enriched with peach kernel oil, which softens and protects whilst castor oil stimulates the regeneration process in the skin. The additional ground coconut shell and sugar provide an all-natural exfoliation.

Haircare

Natur Vital Bio, Detox Shampoo, £8.95, Natur Vital

This shampoo with plant-based active ingredients of certified organic marigold and marshmallow extracts gently cleanses, respects the scalp, and helps to untangle the hair.

Fragrance

Miller Harris, Scherzo Eau de Parfum. £150 (100ml), Miller Harris

Scherzo opens up with hues of blood orange tangerine, bright purple davanna and golden olibanum resin. It then reveals bright yellow and white hues of narcissus flower and pittosporum. Deep dark red roses mingle with rich patchouli, vanilla and Oudh wood, sprinkled with sweet maltol to reflect an intoxicating rush for the senses.

Tanning

Skinny Tan, Strawberries & Cream Whipped Gradual Tanner, £22.99 (150ml), Skinny Tan

This tanner melts smoothly into the skin and adapts to your skin tone to create a flattering and flawless natural tan over 6-8 hours. The first-ever pink mousse from Skinny Tan is formulated with Vitamin E (known for its moisturising, nourishing and anti-ageing effects) and also contains a blended combination of real strawberry extract and guarana.

Did you enjoy our winter wonderland of vegan beauty products? For more Beauty from House of Coco click on the link.

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Sustainable HAAN Hand Sanitiser

We are all over this fabulous selection of HAAN Hand Sanitisers, especially the little refill sanitiser pouches. HAAN Hydrating Hand Sanitiser is available in five fragrances including; Sunset Fleur, Citrus Noon, Dew of Dawn, Morning Glory, and Wood Night.

HAAN was conceived as a company with a deep sense of social commitment, focusing its activity on Water Crisis awareness and eradication. These refill pouches are the perfect way to reduce your carbon footprint and give back to the community (20% of profits go towards funding water projects in developing countries such as Africa).

You’ll be pleased to know too, that not only are they super chic and pleasantly fragrant, but they also keep your hands soft and moisturised. Meaning that you don’t have to settle for the generic, sticky hand sanitiser brands that are around at the moment.

Which Fragrance Are You?

Sunset Fleur: Feminine breeze with a floral bouquet base

Citrus Noon: Effervescent, shiny and fresh with a citrus orange base

Dew of Dawn: Hints of green freshness from green roots and fresh cut grass and a light touch of galbanum

Morning Glory: Delicate, subtle and floral notes, with fresh green tea notes and a grapefruit base

Wood Night: Dark cedar wood entangled with pine tree and a wet earthy base

HAAN Hydrating Hand Sanitiser is priced at around £18 for a 30ml pocket and a 100ml refill pouch. Alternatively you can purchase the refill alone for around £13 for 100ml. Available from haanready.com

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Skincare Tools That Your Face Will Thank You For

If 2020 has proved anything, it’s that we all need to look after our health and wellbeing. We should be taking care of ourselves, by looking after our own body and mind.

There are plenty of different ways to do this, from taking time away from social media, to eating healthier foods. You can relax in the bath at the end of the day, or take up a new exercise routine. Learn how to meditate or enjoy a new hobby, there is literally so much to choose from to help your personal wellbeing.

During the UK lockdowns, we learned how to up our skincare game, by using technology in the form of skincare tools. We have outlined three of the best skincare tools below, which may help with certain skincare issues.

DEMINUAGE™

DEMINUAGE™ is a revolutionary professional facial tool that boosts the effectiveness of skincare ingredients through the use of nanotechnology.

Powered by proprietary Skinnovate™ technology, DEMINUAGE™ provides visible results with no downtime and no pain. Modality and product neutral, DEMINUAGE™ fits seamlessly into existing facial treatments.

Skinnovate™ is a non-invasive skin delivery system using nanotechnology to overcome the typical absorption issues associated with the skin barrier. Using the DEMINUAGE™ during a facial treatment enables skin to better draw in skincare ingredients, visibly improving results.

The DEMINUAGE™ uses NanoChip cartridges filled with a hyaluronic acid-infused serum to lubricate the skin. Each NanoChip is equipped with a grid of microscopic NanoTips that are almost invisible to the naked eye. Made from monocrystalline silicon, each NanoTip has a diameter 1000x smaller than that of a human hair.

When the “invisible” NanoTips are applied to the skin, they pass through the skins barrier to temporarily allow key ingredients into the deeper layers. They touch the skin barrier without reaching the dermis therefore, there is no pain, bleeding, or discomfort. In fact, it’s so gentle it can be used near the eyes and lips without irritation.

Priced at around £150, available from Deminuage.com

LIPMD®

LIPMD® is an innovative dual-action/ time-activated electronic device, which guarantees plumper lips in just 2 minutes. It works alongside a serum, which has lip-enhancing and anti-ageing micro-vessel technology.

The LIPMD® Extreme Lip Plumping Serum has been formulated with proven lip active ingredients and micro-vessel technology. This formulation penetrates the skin to deeply nourish and plump from within. The all-in-one Serum uses high-quality botanicals to volumise, moisturise and rejuvenate, whilst reducing signs of aging.

LIPMD®’s toxin-free Serum is enriched with shea and aloe butters as well as avocado and coconut oils to deliver an ultra-smooth, non-greasy feel.

Designed to complement the Serum, the LIPMD® Electronic Lip Plumping Device provides a vacuum-like suction to create fuller lips. Unlike injections and fillers, the results are immediate and the compact device is pocket-sized and perfect for travel.

Following consumer trials, 87% of respondents found the LIPMD® system to effectively enhance lip volume in two minutes and outperform other plumping products, showing that LIPMD® is proven to produce incredible results!

Priced at £59.99 for both device and serum (usually £118 device, £24 serum), available from lipmd.co.uk

PMD Personal Microderm Elite Pro

The Personal Microderm Elite Pro is a revolutionary at-home microdermabrasion device that provides the same brilliant results as professional, spa and salon treatments. This luxury device will enable you to customise your treatment to your own skin’s unique needs.

Featuring new enhanced functions and accessories, such as Tri-speed, cordless and rechargeable technology, and a cap specifically designed to remove blackheads, this device provides an even more in-depth approach to skincare.

The PMD Personal Microderm Elite Pro uses the same aluminium oxide crystals as found in professional machines, which make up a flat, coarse disc that has a deeply exfoliating effect on the skin. The dead skin cells are instantly removed by the vacuum action of the device, which activates the innate skin healing mechanism that stimulates cell renewal and collagen production in the upper layers of the skin.

Priced at £269, available from pmdbeauty.com

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4 Quick Wellness Hacks to Boost you and your Workspace

Most of us are working from home right now, which has resulted in increased working hours and screen time as well as having to turn our living space into a makeshift office. If you and your workspace are in need of a wellbeing boost then try these quick wellness hacks.‍

Protect from screen effects

ilapothecary Digital Face Mist (£29/50ml) Packed with vitamins, antioxidants and anti-viral properties to help treat skin screen inflammation (Active Soy Extract is known to protect from screen effects)

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‍Soothe sore eyes

Hayo’u Method Beauty Restorer (£38) Hold the cooling jade crystal over the eyes to relieve fatigue, alleviate puffy eyes or twitching eye muscles

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Lift the room

ilapothecary Beat the Blues Room Spray (£10 for 15ml) This transformative blend helps to clear the atmosphere and creates an uplifting space in which to work

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Relieve tension

Hayo’u Method Body Restorer (£38) Body gua sha is a quick and easy way to release tension after sitting for long periods. Press stroking across the neck and chest also boosts the immune system and circulation

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Beauty and Skincare Stocking Fillers

The time has come to write a Christmas list, buy gifts for friends and family, and prepare plans for the much-anticipated festive season.

We have all been eager to get some form of normality into full swing recently, and what better way than by writing a gift guide that covers all your gifting needs, and all price points. Lounge on your sofa, sip a mulled wine, turn up the volume of your favourite Christmas tunes, and enjoy the stocking filler ideas below.

Under £5

The Natural Deodorant Co., Lemon & Geranium Deodorant, £4 (10g)

Gift a mini deodorant made with natural fruit oils and botanicals. Vegan, chemical free, and plastic free. Available from The Natural Deodorant Co

Body Collection England, Peach Blusher, £2.00

Add a pop of peach colour with this powder blush gift. Available from Wilko

OSMO, Mini Deep Moisture Mask, £2.99

Treat their stocking with the gift of hydrated hair with this mini deep moisture mask. Available from Feel Unique

So…?, Kiss Off Pout Balm, £4

Give kissable lips with this balm, enriched with sweet almond oil to leave the lips soft and moisturised. Available from So…? Fragrance

Lush, I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas Bath Bomb, £2.95

This fun bath bomb gift fizzes around the bath leaving popping candy and a raspberry scent in its trail. Available from Lush UK

Under £10

Cienna Rose, Under The Stars Nail Lacquer, £9

This festive midnight blue polish both sparkles and shines and is infused with nourishing botanical oils to protect the nails. Available from Cienna Rose

Q+A, Liquorice Lip Oil Cracker, £5.50 (usually £6.50)

Gifting a Christmas cracker is such a treat especially when it holds a lip oil blended with liquorice root extract, soyabean extract, and prickly pear seed oil. Available from Q+A Skin

St Moriz, Ultra Finish Instant Tan, £7.99 (usually £9.99)

Give the gift of glowing skin this winter by blurring imperfections with an airbrushed look and an ultra finished tan. Available from Boots High Street Stores and Online

Revlon, ColourStay Brow Creator, £8.99

Share the brow love this xmas with an eyebrow pencil that glides on effortlessly to define and perfect a groomed brow. Available from Feel Unique

BeYou, CBD Lavender & Chamomile Bath Bomb, £9.99

Handmade in the UK, this bath bomb gift is infused with 100mg of CBD, plus chamomile and lavender to stimulate your senses. Available from Be You Online

Under £20

My Beauty Squad, Lashes for Everyone, Boss Lashes, £10

Why not gift lashes to complete the party season look. The Lashes for Everyone Collection are glamourous, lightweight and reusable. Available from My Beauty Squad

Electric, C-8 Invisible Volume Chalk, £19.50

A great gift for him, this styling product with its magnesium free formulation, and chalk from the white cliffs of Sussex. Available from Electric Hair

Aromatherapy Associates, Toiletry Bag, £12

Gift this pretty toiletry bag to someone who travels, as it’s the perfect luxury cosmetics travel bag. Available from Aromatherapy Associates

Angela Langford, Angel Eyes Nourishing Eye Oil, £19.50

Cooling cucumber is blended with argan and rosehip to create an oil that repairs and smoothes the delicate skin around the eye. A glorious gift. Available from Angela Langford

Soak Sunday, Rose Utopia Botanical Bath Soak, £14 (280g)

Transform someone’s bath time into pure relaxation with this indulgent bath soak. Contains Himalayan salt, lavender, rose petals, sage and jasmine. Available from Soak Sunday

Under £50

Percy Nobleman, 1806 Fragrance EDT, £37

This classy, masculine fragrance is an excellent gift for a man. Blended with bergamot, lemon, neroli, orange blossom, amber and musk. Available from Percy Nobleman

Smelly Trees, Unisex Fragrance Mist, £25

This unisex fragrance is sustainable and ethical. Made with responsibly harvested tree oils, pure distilled water and organic food grade alcohol. Available from Smelly Trees

Rubis, Tweezer Pointer Swiss Cross, £23.95

Celebrity-favourite tweezers by Rubis make the ideal gift for someone who likes precise plucking. Available from Look Fantastic

Guinot, Love Your Body Gift Set, £45

A gift like no other, the Douche Soin Hydrazone Moisturising Shower Cream, and Lait Hydrazone Corps Body Lotion help to calm and soothe the skin. Available from Guinot

Look Fabulous Forever, Christmas Collection Cool Edition, £44 (usually £55)

For a mature lady in your life; soft cool tone blusher, no shimmer eye shade, lipstick and makeup bag. Available from Look Fabulous Forever

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Winter Skincare and Makeup

Is there anything more satisfying during the winter months, than knowing your skin is healthy and getting all the correct nutrients it needs? We have put together a small list of products that can help your skin look good, feel good, and keep healthy.

ilody

ilody is a new skincare brand that blends traditional Eastern and Ayurvedic roots with Western modern conscious luxury. ilody offers simple but effective skincare that harnesses the power of natural ingredients without compromising on results, sophistication or pleasure.

The boosted collagen serum, seres, is an age defence emulsion serum designed to treat the signs of ageing, from fine lines and wrinkles to dullness and slackness. With key ingredients such as bakuchiol, Gotu Kola and safflower, it’s a satin-textured serum, which leaves skin plump, firm and revitalised.

luxmi, the hydrating radiance serum, is a gorgeous ‘no makeup’ product. It’s packed with radiance-enhancing actives such as tremella mushroom, bearberry leaf, liquorice and kombucha to improve skin tone and texture for a brighter complexion and a natural, healthy glow.

Priced at £70 (30ml) for seres, and £72 (30ml) for luxmi, from ilodyskincare.com

Bolt Beauty

Meet Bolt Beauty – the new travel friendly, sustainable, four skew skincare line set to add some voltage to your skincare regime.

Mad About Moisture
This clever formula quenches your skin using a dynamic combination of Active ingredients. Packed with antioxidants and hydrating properties, just one capsule plumps the skins and locks in moisture for a bouncy, fresh complexion. This moisturising lotion contains two molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to give an ultimate hydration hit.

Filthy Clean
This everyday cleanser harnesses the power of Margosa, an extract from the seeds of the exotic Neem Tree, which has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine for its antibacterial properties. Filthy Clean will melt away makeup, and remove dirt and pollution to leave skin fresh, soft and smooth.

Vitamin A Game
This pure Retinol at a 0.15% concentration helps create brighter, firmer, and smoother skin. It also incorporates Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, which helps repair damage caused by oxidative stress. By housing the serum in a single-dose, airtight capsule, the active ingredient is not exposed to any light or oxygen degradation, extending the shelf life of the product to 30 months.

Glow Don’t Shine
Packed with blemish-fighting, oil-reducing ingredients to target imperfections and reduce the appearance of pores. Designed to reduce excess oils while simultaneously boosting glow. Pumpkin seed oil for its ability to trap in moisture alongside Rosemary, Peppermint and Clary Sage oil act as natural anti-inflammatory agents to reduce redness and even out the complexion.

Priced at £35 Mad About Moisture (100 capsules), £35 Filthy Clean (100 capsules), £50 Vitamin A Game (100 capsules), £50 Glow Don’t Shine (100 capsules), from bolt-beauty.com

Jurlique, Nutri-Define Collection

The new and improved formula is proven to improve the skin’s collagen production. The collection comprises; Nurti-Define Supreme Cleansing Foam – a youth restoring cleansing foam, Nutri-Define Supreme Eye Contour Balm – a rich anti-ageing eye balm, Nutri-Define Supreme Rejuvenating Serum – a powerful anti-ageing serum, Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream – a rich and luxurious cream for intense hydration, Nutri-Define Supreme Conditioning Lotion – a lightweight lotion providing immediate hydration, and Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Light Cream – a lightweight moisturiser to address the advanced signs of ageing.

Priced at £45 Cleansing Foam, £73 Eye Contour Balm, £115 Rejuvenating Serum, £99 Restorative Rich Cream, £52 Conditioning Lotion, £99 Restorative Light Cream, from jurlique.com

Raw Beauty Lab, Vegan Collagen Powder

Vegan Collagen is the UK’s much loved 100% natural skin formula that firms and smoothes skin as well as boosting overall wellness and energy. Harnessing the power of nature, this superfood combines powerful anti-ageing antioxidants from the whole-food matrix and supports wellness at the cellular level with pure plant-based ingredients. Containing a blend of ingredients including pink pitaya revered for its skin firming properties, camu camu berries to help restore radiance, and baobab fruit, which is rich in antioxidants. British made and vegan friendly.

Priced at £34.95 (30 day supply), from rawbeautylab.com

Rento, Arctic Pine Body Wash & Sauna Honey

If you are lucky enough to have a home sauna, or are visiting a sauna this winter, then this is the perfect body care set. Contains arctic pine body wash and nourishing sauna honey for the whole family, works to soften and clarify the skin. Young pine needles, resin and wood accents to entice the senses.

Priced at £19.99, from finnmarksauna.com

Artistry Studio™, Shanghai Edition

Artistry Studio™ Shanghai Edition Products are inspired by the city of Shanghai’s majestic reds, opulent silks and vibrant fashions and include bold hued eye & cheek palettes, silky textured primers, alluring red lip colours, liquid eyeliners, fruity and floral eau de toilette rollerballs, and soft as silk hand creams. Ideal to make you feel bright and lively during the cold, winter months.

The Artistry Studio™ Shanghai Edition features artist, Cui Meng, whose drawings of contemporary Chinese young women are featured on the packaging and product.

Priced between £21 – £35 each, from amway.co.uk

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