[ Nail polish it up / Butter London]

For the past few years ‘it’ nail shades have been as big as the must have ‘it’ bag. With Revlon launching its ‘Revlon Red’ in the 1930’s + Chanel’s Rouge Noir a hit in the 1990’s following on from Pulp Fiction. We’ve gone through midnight black, candyfloss + coral to shades of  beige, teal + … Continue reading

[Sun protection + Vitamin D/ EWG]

For years we’ve been told to cover up + stay away from the sun’s damaging UV rays. Now there is a body of evidence that says a large number of us are vitamin D deficient – a result of  insufficient  sunshine hours. New science proves the previously skin damaging UVB + UVA sun rays (in … Continue reading

[Vivacité(s) de Bach Perfume / Bach Flower Essences]

Ordinary stumbled  upon this beautiful scent a couple of months back + immediately fell in love. With only 2 perfumes in the new collection from Les Fleurs de Bach these blends include (for the first time) Bach Flower Essences. Organic floral notes blended to benefit mind, body + soul. Absent from the mix are the … Continue reading

[NUDE travel skin care companion/ THE 100ml]

Nude skincare you either love it or you hate it (excuse the Marmite pun). Reasons why we love it. Aside from the green packaging credentials, the container HQ space in East London + sustainable community project support – NUDE delivers on product performance. The range is almost 100% natural (give or take 0.5% approved synthetic … Continue reading

[Icelandic remedy/The Green Balm MOA]

100 % natural + 100% organic MOA The Green Balm is a completely natural healing balm that nourishes + protects the skin from environment extremities. Hand made + hand picked in the heart of Iceland. This balm is the perfect salvation for the cold weather but should be used all year round. Tried, tested + … Continue reading