Summer Beauty Product : Nurture Skincare

I only discovered Nurture skincare recently but have been very pleasantly surprised with their products. I have tried & tested 4 of them this month and would happily recommend them all.

Daily Face Protector SPF 30 - this has a gorgeous smell of the kind that makes you want to re-apply it at least once a day because it's just so lovely. It's a light and very refreshing moisturiser, it suited my dry skin perfectly, went on very well under make-up. I would definitely buy it again.

Daily Spa Nourishing Body Moisturiser - a 24hour all over moisturiser which contains Vitamin E, macadamia nut oil and shea butter. Very light with a lovely fresh fragrance, it absorbs very easily. This is a perfect summer moisturiser I think.

Anti-Ageing Conditioner Hair Treatment - I have mentioned many times that I am always looking for good hair products, particularly those for dry hair. It's no exaggeration to say that I loved this product, I've used it several times now and I could feel the difference immediately....the treatment is a leave-in serum which you add to wet hair after washing and conditioning it. My hair was softer and shinier after just one application - unlike other similar products/serums that I have used before, I really felt this made a difference.

3 in 1 Gentle Cleansing Wipes  - I very rarely use wipes on my face since I'm always worried that they will dry out my skin even more. These were lovely though and extremely gentle - they're enriched with camomile, vitamin E, pro-vitamin B5 and aloe vera. The wipes are strong, pleasant to use and my skin didn't feel dry at all after using them, just extremely clean and fresh.

Nurture skincare can be ordered online.

Prices are extremely competitive....the products above were :

Daily Face Protector - £7.45 (50ml)

Nourishing Body Moisturiser - £5.45 (200ml) 

Conditioning Hair Treatment - £7.95 (for 20 capsules)

Wipes - £4.45 (for 25 wipes)

Nurture

Summer Beauty : Palmer's Cocoa Butter

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Original Solid Formula £3.67 /100g

The original, classic moisturiser, this unique solid formula contains the highest concentration of Cocoa Butter, making it the perfect choice to soften, soothe and relieve rough, dry skin after the cold winter months. Ideal for overnight deep moisturisation, the emollient base is especially effective for drier, rougher areas of the body such as elbows, knees and cracked heels.

Massage Cream for Stretch Marks £5.09 / 125ml

This concentrated cream is ideal for stubborn areas such as thighs, hips, bust and can also be used on the tummy area. The non-greasy formula helps to improve skin elasticity and moisture levels. We recommend using this cream at least three times a day on affected areas. Ideal for use on the go, the convenient tube fits perfectly in your handbag. For best results use in conjunction with the Massage Lotion For Stretch Marks.

I've written before about being a fan of Palmer's and their products.

To me, they are an established reliable, tried & tested brand - an immediate go-to for a product that I know will work. Buying a new beauty product can be a gamble and I like the fact that with Palmer's, the products are straightforward, effective and have a great price point.

I've been using both of the above products for the last month and am more than happy with them.

The solid formula Cocoa Butter is a gorgeous creamy moisturiser, lovely to use at night before going to bed and particularly to use on your feet - ideal for the summer months when your feet are exposed  and free in sandals and summer shoes.

The massage cream for stretch marks is, I think, a great lasting moisturiser whether you have stretch marks or not. Very easy to use, it feels lovely and lasts beautifully.

My next Palmer's purchases will be the Cocoa Body Scrub , perfect for pre-tanning exfoliation and the Olive Butter Formula Cream Oil which I've heard is great as a moisturiser.

Summer Beauty : Ojon Haircare

I only recently discovered Ojon, a range of hair treatments which originated in South America....

a golden elixir from the ojon tree and a brand which focuses on restoring dry and damaged hair.

My coloured hair nearly always feels dry so my search for products which will give it shine and vibrancy is permanently ongoing.

Ojon products are all made with 100% natural ingredients & natural essential oils - no parabens, paraffin or animal-tested ingredients.

I have been testing out the Ojon Dry Recovery range for the past month and have to say that I am very pleased with it. The Dry Recovery range is made with Blue Agave nectar which is known for its ability to instantly drench dry dehydrated hair with moisture and to help hair retain it.

I have been using the Dry Recovery hydrating shampoo and conditioner plus the Revitalising Moisture Mist and the Intensive Hydrating 2 Minute Hair Mask.

I change my hair products fairly frequently but I wouldn't hesitate to buy all the products again, the hair mask in particular was fantastic and perfect as summer approaches. 

These products will definitely be in my suitcase this August :)

    

Summer Beauty Guest Blog : Me & My Summer....

Summer.

Summer to me means utter simplicity

Eating fresh and healthy. (It's so much easier to do in summer)

Dressing super casually - in denim shorts or a dress and thongs.

Hardly ever taking my bikini off. 

Rarely wearing any make-up or styling my hair. 

Instead, just letting it form into loose beach curls

Getting outside every single day.

Fruit smoothies for breakfast, salads for lunch and BBQs on our back deck for dinner.

Waking up for the sunrise.

Falling asleep with sand in the bed

The sound of the waves.

The salty air.

The smell of sun cream.

Staring out to the horizon.

Jumping into the ocean

Drives and walks along the coast.

Insane amounts of fresh seafood.

Playing backyard cricket.

Camping with family friends

Late afternoon beers with friends.

Reading by the pool.

Falling asleep in the sun...

It's the season where I most feel like myself. 

The best version of myself. I get up earlier. 

Get outside as much as possible. Feel the most inspired.

And the happiest.

I love summer

Sophie writes the blog 

The Littlest Things 

She's a gorgeous and very happy Australian 

(altho to be honest I'm not sure if there are any other kinds of Aussies based on the many that I've met...they're all like that!!),

 currently living in Wales....she's a girl full of energy, life and positivity.

She's also a fabulous photographer....she's recently started up her own Etsy shop selling her own beautiful photos and, if you love France, you should take a look at her posts about her recent trip travelling from Paris through France. 

Summer Beauty : Summer Hats

via Shopbop

Colour Block Sun Hat via here 

via Asos

via Asos

via here .....spotted on this post over at A Cup of Jo

via here

  Straw Bucket Hat via J.Crew 

Two-tone straw hat via J.Crew

via here

Packable Sun Hat via here

Crochet Cloche Hat via here 

Crochet Cowboy Hat via here

Floppy Sun Hat via Gap.com

Panama Hat via Gap.com

 Bow Detail Hat via Jigsaw

Two summers ago I spotted the perfect summer/beach hat in John Lewis, I didn't buy it and have regretted it ever since - that hat haunts me!

I bought this one in Next last week-end, it will squish into my hand luggage and is just the thing for France this summer....the brim is slightly wider than it looks in the image.

style-passport has a fabulous selection of beach accessories - see here for sun hats