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Beauty Bible Weekend Steal: Naturally Radiant by @superdrug Ice Globes 💖 Forget ‘Weekend Steal.’ Honestly, these could be contenders for ‘Steal of the Century.’ From the moment ‘icey globes’ first launched, we were hooked, converted, sold. Using them to smooth away puffiness and drain lymph is a true instant (well, couple of minutes) face-waker. Link in bio to read more 🌟 #beautybibleloves #weekendsteal #superdrug #skincare #skincarefinds #iceglobes

Jo’s Scent Notes: From mists to extraits – how to make your scent last longer 💖 💨 Body mists may be the fragrance trend of the moment – but how long do they really last? Jo Fairley, co-author of The Perfume Bible and co-founder of @theperfumesociety revisits a classic chapter to demystify fragrance strength and staying power. From featherlight mists to long-lasting extraits, Jo explores why your scent disappears (or lingers), and how to make the most of every spritz. 💧✨ 🔍 Curious about how your skintype, ingredients and concentration all play a role? This one’s a must-read. 📖 Find The Perfume Bible on Amazon – and rediscover the joy of layering. Read more in this week’s Scent Notes - link in bio ✨ #beautybibleloves #scentnotes #fragrancetips

✨ Fab Find of the Week ✨ We’re officially in our @veroniquegabai era - and trust us, you’ll want in on this glow-up. The Aroma fragrances don’t just smell divine (though they really, really do) - they’re designed to shift your mood. Each one is rooted in aromatherapy and elevated by master perfumery. 🌿💫 🌙 SOUL – grounding & calming, with lavender and frankincense. Perfect pre-yoga. 🌹 BODY – sensual & balancing, with rose and patchouli. Think: fragrance with benefits. ☀️ HEART – citrusy joy in a bottle. Think sunshine and confidence. Plus: the 10ml sizes are travel-ready, and the luxe atomiser? Normally £85, now just £25. ✈️✨ Explore all three - and feel different in the best way. Link in bio 💕 #beautybibleloves #fabfindoftheweek #fragrance #aromatherapy #perfumery

🌟 Beauty Bible Weekend Steal: @faithinnature_uk Body Washes (in aluminium packaging!) 🌟 Aluminium is the most commonly and easily recycled packaging material in the world. So here’s to pioneering naturals brand Faith in Nature, who have switched from plastic to aluminium for their brilliant Body Washes. Refills are available (Faith in Nature offer mahoosive five litre sizes!). Simply remove pump to refill, pour in replenishments, and put the pump back on. And ultimately, if you need to, simply rinse out the bottle and throw it in with your other cans. (That day will be some way off, we predict.) They are, in fact, infinitely recyclable. Link in bio to read more 🌿🫶✨ #faithinnature #sustainableproducts #bodywash #weekendsteal #beautybibleloves

Sarah’s Health Notes: Find your own ‘growlery’ Ever heard of a growlery? 📚 Years ago, Sarah read Charles Dickens’ Bleak House and made the delightful discovery of a ‘growlery’ A special room for retreating when life got overwhelming – a place to think, grumble, or simply be alone. Sarah created her own version – a grumpery, first a small terrace during the time she lived in London where she’d go to let off steam (husband wisely knew to stay clear). Later, it became something deeper: a sanctuary. Sarah then realised that a growlery/grumpery can also be a sanctuary. For 23 years her beloved horses provided just that - brushing, riding, mucking out – always present, never distracted. They gently demanded it. When the horses were gone, she realised she missed more than them. She missed that space. So now? It’s a spare room no one uses. A long, aimless train ride with a novel. Lying in a field, staring at clouds. Even grump-digging buttercups in the garden. The point isn’t the place. It’s the pause. The self-kindness. The decision not to snap or spiral – to soothe instead. And to come back a little more whole. 🌀 Whether it’s a spare office, a locked bathroom door, or five quiet minutes in your car – maybe it’s time to find your own growlery. #Growlery #MindfulMoments #HealthNotes #EmotionalReset #WellbeingSpace

✨ Win @the_littlesoapcompany Eco Warrior Family Set (12 to be won, each worth £30) ✨ We’ve long loved this all-British, B Corp-certified brand for their skin-kind, planet-loving soaps – and this bundle has something for everyone (yep, even the baby and the dog 🐾). With bars for body, hair, face, and even a genius little storage tin – it makes the perfect treat or gift. 💝 You could win: 🌿 All Over Body Bar – creamy, shea butter-rich & multi-award-winning 💆‍♀️ Nourishing Shampoo Bar – soft, shiny hair (and multi-award-winning too!) 🧔 Men’s Edit Body Bar – balancing, anti-inflammatory + smells amazing 😊 Sensitive Facial Bar – gentle enough for the most delicate skin 🌙 Relaxing Bedtime Hair & Body Bar – dreamy 2-in-1 for babies & beyond 🧼 Soap Storage Tin – perfect for keeping your bars fresh and tidy Enter now via the link in bio 🫶 ⏰ Closes Weds 16th July 2025 #SoapGoals #EcoWarrior #LittleSoapCompany #BeautyBibleLoves #NaturalBeauty #PlasticFreeLiving

We 💚 our job! Especially when it means a morning of smelling gorgeous new fragrances @kga_beauty_pr ‘Scent Market’ summer showcase, several of which are coming to Jo’s Scent Notes soon… So summery and beautifully styled - loved the fresh juices, the colours, and being given a green string bag and told: fill it with fresh fruit! 🍎🥑🍋🍏🍊🥝🍌🍋 Fave new discoveries: the cutest bottles for @mcmworldwide , with their animal heads (the rabbit is just the freshest, most summery Cologne) ⭐️ @tocca Disvovery Set - the whole range in one gorgeous tin (and bonus scents) ⭐️ both the new @kenzo Indigo fragrances (missed taking a pic!) ⭐️ the MOST stunning bottle for @themerchantofvenice - Harrods exclusive (where else?) ⭐️ the new ‘Pop’ from @katespadeny Smells like summer - and it certainly felt like that, on a perfect June day in Fitzrovia… 🍌🍊🍎🥑🍋🍏🥝🍋‍🟩 #kga #fragrancelaunches #summerscents

Fab Find of the Week: @reia_store Handcare and Bodycare 🥰 We applaud the actions of beauty brands – and there are plenty of them – to embrace sustainability. But Reia, which we recently encountered at 2025’s Chelsea Flower Show, are making it easier than any other we’ve seen. Reia make truly gorgeous all-natural handcare and bodycare, with a small collection thus far, free from SLS/SLES, parabens and mineral oils. The products smell LOVELY – FEN is lime leaf, amber and vetiver are the key notes listed, with a scent that is designed to be ‘reminscent of the tangled hawthorns and rich flora found in British hedgerows’, we’re told. SILVA, meanwhile, blends juniper, petitgrain and rose geranium, for ‘a restorative experience with lasting warmth and depth.’ For bodies, there is VERDE – green leaves and grasses (we get vetiver), to send ‘your senses into fields dappled with sunlight.’ To us, they’re all just beautifully aromatic and natural-smelling. Link in bio for the full review 🌟 #fabfindoftheweek #naturalbodycare #naturalproducts #beautybibleloves

Beauty Steal - @ceraveuki Travel Sizes 🤍🛫 Sure, their packaging might not win design awards - but when it comes to soothing sensitive, dry, or overworked skin, this brand delivers every time. The Hydrating Cleanser and Moisturising Cream are two of the most dependable go-tos for anyone dealing with dryness, eczema, or post-sun irritation. This handy travel duo (£13.50) is ideal for holidays: the cleanser gently removes sunscreen and daily grime without stripping skin, while the cream gives a much-needed hydration and barrier boost. Both are fragrance-free, ceramide-rich, and gentle as anything - perfect for skin that’s easily thrown off by heat or active ingredients. Created by dermatologists, CeraVe’s mission has always been about strengthening the skin barrier, and it shows. Sexy? No. Effective? Absolutely… 🧴 Hydrating Cleanser (88ml) 🧴 Moisturising Cream (50ml) 💸 £13.50 #CeraVe #SensitiveSkin #SkincareThatWorks #TravelBeauty #DermApproved #BeautySteal #BeautyBibleLoves

💖 Win the shortlisted entries for the CEW/Givaudan Responsible Beauty Award (worth over £450) 💖 This spring, Jo once again joined the expert judging panel for the prestigious CEW Givaudan Responsible Beauty Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation in sustainable beauty. Alongside a dream team of industry pros – including Wren Holmes, Lisa Oxenham, Aisling Connaughton, Amarjit Sahota and Teresa Flint-Rojas – Jo tested, sniffed, and sampled her way through some of the most exciting products in natural beauty, all under the guidance of Givaudan’s Maxine Canham. ✨ And now, YOU can experience the magic. ✨ One lucky Beauty Bible follower will win the entire curated collection of shortlisted products – yes, even the top-secret winners! – from this year’s judging session. This prize includes standout stars like: 🌸 @paiskincare barrier-boosting in-shower duo 🌿 @nealsyardremedies iconic Frankincense Serum 💧 @trilogyproducts glow-getting Vitamin CL Super Serum 🛁 @rehabyourhair clever, travel-friendly Shampoo Sheets 🌹 @nyitacollection ultra-luxe, cleaner-burning Rose Candle 🍃 @beautykitchen ultra-pure Aloe Vera Gel An exceptional edit of sustainable, effective beauty at its best. 🤩 To enter, tap the link in bio. Entries close Wednesday 9th July 2025 – don’t miss your chance! @cew_uk @givaudanperfume #beautybibleloves #prizedraw #skincare #responsiblebeauty #win #sustainablebeautyproducts

Jo’s Scent Notes: @cologneandcotton Cinna 🤍 Slipping between crisp, clean sheets is one of life’s simplest pleasures — and long before The White Company was even a sparkle in Chrissie Rucker’s eye, Cologne & Cotton was already delivering bedlinen dreams from its charming spot on Kensington Church Street. To this day, their linens remain utterly sublime (don’t miss the hand-embroidered collections), but the magic doesn’t stop there. Step into a Cologne & Cotton store and you’ll discover a world of beautifully curated scented treasures — think Fragonard, Goutal Paris, Lalique, Durance, and the iconic Wiberg’s Pine Bath Essence (now sporting a chic Art Deco makeover). Recently, there was a long-overdue return visit - this time to their Marylebone store. The linen cupboard may be well stocked these days, but the draw was Cologne & Cotton’s newly relaunched and beautifully packaged fragrance collection. And what a joy to be introduced to the brand’s founders: sisters Vicky Shepherd and Jenny Deeming, who launched the business back in 1989 and remain very much at the helm. Link in bio for the full review ✨ #beautybibleloves #scentnotes

Fab Find of the Week: @wildsmithskin Treatment Mists (and free Treescape soundscape!) 🖤✨ Tis fair to say we’re generally not that bothered about using a facial mist. Bit of a faff. But never let it be said that we don’t have an open mind, at Beauty Bible – and these have fair converted us. Not only do Wildsmith Skin Treatment Mists deliver an instant hydrating skin quench (and are fine to spritz over make-up), but they smell a-m-a-z-i-n-g. Link in bio for our full review 🌟 #beautybibleloves #facialmist #wildsmithskin #beautybible #fabfindoftheweek

Sarah’s Health Notes: Sit less, move more with ‘snacktivities’ Being physically active is vital for health: body, mind, spirit. We know you know, but just forgive me repeating that it can reduce the risk of developing illnesses including heart disease, cancer, type-2 diabetes and can improve your mood. Not to mention helping us all look better. As one doctor Sarah worked with said, ‘if exercise was a drug, it would be a blockbuster prescribed to everyone’. Link in bio to read more 🏃‍♀️ #beautybibleloves #sarahshealthnotes #excercise #mentalhealth #wellbeing

💖 7 Secrets of Beauty & Wellbeing: @margaret_dabbs_london 💖 We’ve watched Margaret Dabbs expand her empire from a single podiatry clinic in London to a global empire – and we’ve been cheering from the sidelines, on every step of her journey, as she created a new wellness category within the beauty world for feet, hands, nails and legs. We’re delighted to bring you her seven secrets of beauty and wellbeing - link in bio 💝 #beautybibleloves #beautyandwellbeing #sevensecrets #margaretdabbs

Beauty Bible Weekend Steal: @makeuprevolution Wrap Lash (in Burgundy) 🌟 We’re not surprised by the current buzz around burgundy mascaras. It was make-up pro Terry de Gunzburg who first demo-ed to us how flattering this shade can be, decades ago, in her Paris atelier – and Jo’s been a fan, ever since. This great example, Revolution Wrap Lash, comes in at well under a tenner, though – just one reason to love it. Then there’s the grippy silicone wand, brilliant for lash extending – and the formula, which is a ‘tube’ formula. Link in bio to read our full review ✨ #weekendsteal #lash #mascara #affordablebeauty

🎉 WIN @ipsumskin fab botanical treats for glowing faces (worth £203) 🤩 Two lucky readers will have the chance to explore this sublime natural skincare collection, powered by potent Australian plant ingredients. It’s a brand that we fell for at our very first encounter. You could win: 💫 Ipsum Nutrient Rich Moisturising Cream (normally £65 for 50ml) 💫 Ipsum Best Skin Face Oil Intense Treatment (£80 for 20ml) 💫 Ipsum Best Skin Replenishing Mist (£32 for 100ml) 💫 Ipsum Lip Oil Balm (£26 for 10g) These will be tucked inside an eco-friendly quilted puffa toiletry bag – all in all, botanical bliss! Tap the link in bio to enter - prize draw closes Wednesday 2nd July 2025 💕 #beautybibleloves #beautyblogger #prizedraw #win #botanicalskincare #botanical #ipsum #skintreats #skinproducts

🤩 Fab Find Of The Week: @orlynailsuk 1980s Collection 💫 It is officially toes-OUT! And this new collection from ORLY couldn’t be more pedicure-perfect if it tried. Designed as a throwback to the disco-tastic, neon-lit days of the 1980s, these are totally eye-catching – and super-fun. (Also: really easy to use, with their rubbery ridged bottle tops.) 💅 Link in bio for our full review 💕 #beautybibleloves #nailproducts #orlynails #fabfindoftheweek #80snails #newcollection

🍋 WIN NEW glow-giving @bronnley Lemon hand and body treats (three sets, each worth £120) 🤩 Be among the first to get your hands (among other body parts!) on the delicious – and brand new – lemony creations from this treasured British brand. When we heard that Bronnley was being relaunched last year, we did a little dance at the thought of being able to get our hands, in particular, on Bronnley Lemon Soap – a treasured favourite of ours for… forever. Prepare to have your senses dazzled and your senses lifted by the treats in this prize… ✨ Bronnley Lemon Brightening Hand Balm (normally £17 for 50ml) ✨ Bronnley Lemon Hand Wash (£25 for 300ml) ✨ Bronnley Lemon Vitamin C Body Exfoliator (£20 for 200ml) ✨ Bronnley Lemon 5% Niacinamide Body Serum (£25 for 140ml) In addition, each winner will receive a gorgeous Lemon Soap Gift Set (£25 for three lemons), plus an iconic Single Lemon Soap (£8), in its printed tissue paper. One of our faves of life’s small pleasures. Click the link in bio to enter - prize draw closes Wednesday 18th June 💛 #beautybibleloves #prizedraw #bronnley #handandbody #bodyproducts

✨ Weekend Steal: @scentologyofficial Body Mists ✨ Body mists are having a moment – but we can’t all stretch to the likes of Gucci and Chanel, for an all-over spritz. These, though, caught our eye (sleek, chic packaging that belies the affordable price), but more importantly our noses, with some really rather lovely blends. And what we love about body mists – which explains why they’re ripe for a revival – is that they offer the pleasure of spritzing and respritzing, to freshen up as the day wears on. Link in bio for the full review 🌟 #beautybibleloves #scentology #bodymists #weekendsteal #beautysteal

7 Secrets of Beauty & Wellbeing: @lisabutcherofficial, holistic therapist 🫶 Lisa Butcher is famously beautiful – she has graced so many glossy pages, as a model – but it’s her post-modelling life that fascinates us. Having faced personal struggles herself, Lisa has become an in-demand holistic therapist, offering hypnotherapy, shamanic practice and reiki (with a string of qualifications that also include NLP and Emotional Freedom Techniques), having discovered via her own personal journey how powerfully helpful these treatments can be. Link in bio to read more 🌟 #beautybibleloves #prizedraw #holistictherapy #beautyandwellbeing

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