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A few weeks ago I started using some new products by the brand Florena.

Florena is a natural, fermented skincare brand who are cruelty free and have a big focus on sustainability.

You may have heard about the benefits of fermented products in food, but did you know that the fermentation process is a natural way of breaking down a substance into a simpler form which in turn makes it more powerful? This is why fermentation works so well in skincare products as the most important ingredients become more concentrated.

This fermentation process is at the heart of Florena Fermented Skincare and has enabled the brand to create eco-friendly skincare products which rejuvenate and revivify the skin using natural oils and flowers.

I've been trying out the hydrating range from Florena Fermented Skincare over the past few weeks and I've been very impressed with the results and quality of products.

Products I've been using include:

Florena 24H Hydrating Face Mask (£4.99 for 8ml sachet)

Florena 24H Hydrating Day Cream (£19.99 for 50ml jar)

Florena Nourishing Night Cream (£19.99 for 50ml jar)

The Hydrating range is enriched with fermented Camellia Sinensis and fermented Olive Oil to help leave your skin feeling soft, smooth and supple, the range is suitable for all skin types. s

All of the Florena products I've used are COSMOS certified by the Soil association and are vegan, The majority of the product packaging is also recyclable. This is something I really like about skincare and makeup products. I was also really impressed with the Florena website and explanation of ingredients listed in products, the products all seem to contain the minimum to do their job and are listed in a way that shows exactly what each ingredient does.

The big questions is, would I use these again? - absolutely, however I do feel that they are a little higher in price than I'd normally spend on a non-luxury skincare product. If you are looking for some great, mid-range skincare products and love helping support sustainability then Florena is definitely the brand for you.

Florena products are available on the Florena website and have a range of products to suit all skincare concerns.

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Blistex Lip Infusions

I've spoken about my love for Blistex products a lot over the years. I rarely use other lip care brands as I'm yet to find another that is consistently as good.

My absolute favourite lip product was the Blistex Relief Cream and I must note that for now, it's sadly unavailable. Blistex have posted about this on their social channels to advise that due to manufacturing issues it us currently unavailable with no clear return date.

While that isn't the best news, this month, Blistex have brought out three fantastic new products. Blistex Lip Infusions provide outstanding moisturisation plus a special twist for your specific needs. It’s lip care infused with added extras depending on the product, definitely not your average lip balm. You can use these new products as often as you like. I like to mix and match depending on how my lips are feeling day to day.

Lip Infusions Hydration contains hyaluronic spheres to lock in hydration for up to 24 hours, I think this is probably my favourite of the three new products, it has a light citrus/coconut scent and I can confirm my lips feel very moisturised after use. Hydration also contains an SPF 15.

Lip Infusions Nourish contains beeswax and coconut oil to condition and protect your lips. Botanical oils and vitamin E smooth without that greasy feeling. Nourish contains an SPF 15 and has a berry/watermelon scent.

Lip Infusions Soothing is gentle on lips and tough on dryness. It contains cucumber and calendula to help soothe chapped lips. Soothing has an almost spa-like cucumber/melon scent, if you prefer less scented products then this one is for you.

Blistex Lip Infusions are available at Superdrug for £2.99 each. They also have an exiting competition over on their Instagram page at the moment where you can win the range.

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Lush Lashes - your new everyday mascara

I think that if I had to only have one makeup product to use for the rest of my life I'd definitely choose mascara. I like to think I'm a bit of a mascara connoisseur and admittedly, at any given time I've got at least three or four different products open at the same time.

I remember when I was younger and swearing by using two, always Maybelline Great Lash first for volume and then L'Oreal Telescopic to separate my lashes with the spiky little brush. Now, I feel I can say, with confidence, that I have tried the majority of mascaras that have been on the market so I feel quite qualified to give an honest opinion of anything new.

The latest mascara to land in my makeup drawer surprisingly is from Lush. Lush is known for their wide range of bath and shower products but did you know they also have a makeup range? Lush Lashes is the brand new, low preservative, jet black mascara that harnesses the benefits or natural, lash conditioning ingredients to deliver volume and luscious lengths.

The packaging is very minimalist and entirely reminiscent of the rest of the Lush packaged product range. It contains ingredients like coconut oil (to soften), wheatgrass (to condition), beeswax (to help hold the curl) and rosemary (natural antiseptic).

I have very straight lashes naturally so my absolute must do step in my makeup routine is curl my lashes - make sure you do this, it really makes a huge difference - In the interest of transparency I do tint my lashes very black and after trying this mascara have given myself a lash lift. I do all my beauty treatments (where possible) myself as I'm qualified to, I'll share details of this treatment soon but would recommend waiting til the salons open before this, your beauty salon needs you!

The Lush Lashes mascara really is jet black. I will say, if you are looking for a really impact-full, full volume mascara then you should skip this. If you love a natural, but lengthening, mascara that really helps to separate and define the lashes then this one is absolutely for you.This mascara has a very straight, spiky brush so applies thinly and evenly without clumping. It's more of an everyday mascara than a night out product and 100% one of the best I've tried for bottom lashes. It doesn't smudge or flake with wear but removes easily with miscellar water, although I will note that, as with most mascaras, if you tend to get oily around the eye area then this may vary.

Have you tried the new Lush Lashes Mascara? Let me know in the comments or on social if you have I'd love to see your photos too.

Lush Lashes Mascara (£15.50) is available on the Lush website.

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