As Valentines Day is fast approaching, and Mothers Day too, this week I’m reviewing two products from The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company in bonnie Scotland – “The Very Very Best Lip Balm In The Entire World” aka “Geranium and Sweet Orange Lip Balm” and the “Reverie Botanical Perfume Oil”. These two items make the most delectable gifts or you could just treat yourself to some gorgeousness! Before I begin in earnest though, here’s my disclaimer alert: The items mentioned have been supplied to me by The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company for the sole purpose of this review; however, all opinions expressed are 100% mine!
THE BRAND/WEBSITE
Founded in 2010 , The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company started out making cold -processed honey soap in the home kitchen which was a big success at the Edinburgh Christmas Market that year, by selling all stock on day one! Flip forward to today and the company are still based in Edinburgh, although not in a home kitchen, but they still sell cold-processed soaps as well as countless other skincare items such as day and night creams, lip balms and perfumed oils. There is an interesting story on their website explaining how the company started, from its humble beginnings to today – well worth a read 😊 As far as the website itself is concerned, I found the site very easy to navigate, easy on the eye and they have a very good selection of products.
THE PRODUCTS
I reviewed two products out of the vast range: the “Geranium & Sweet Orange Lip Balm” and “Reverie Botanical Perfume Oil”. All products from The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company are handcrafted using traditional methods in Edinburgh , using 100% natural ingredients and are never tested on animals. It goes without saying really, but the products contain no petrochemicals, phthalates, parabens, or sodium lauryl sulfates (SLS).
THE VERY VERY BEST LIP BALM IN THE ENTIRE WORLD aka GERANIUM & SWEET ORANGE LIP BALM
https://www.edinburghskincare.com/products/geranium-and-orange -luxury-best-lip-balm
Whether it is the very very best lip balm in the entire world I am not entirely sure without trying every lip balm in the entire world …but the company obviously thinks so and who am I to doubt them?! This little pot is filled with a delicious combination of natural ingredients including blended beeswax, coconut oil, coconut oil and sweet almond oil. Sweet Almond oil is well known for its moisturising properties and with the rest of the ingredients this balm hydrates, nourishes and soothes dry lips.
I also found it gave my lips a delightful natural glossy look without any sticky residue. It was fab over matte lipstick and stopped my lips looking too wrinkly which matte lipstick does on occasions ! It has a subtle citrusy smell but it isn’t from a synthetic fragrance. It is the ultimate treat for Valentines Day and for self -care/beauty days and it’s even better knowing that the product and packaging rank high in sustainability too. I was impressed that no single use plastics were used in the manufacturing of this product and that it comes in zero waste, eco friendly packaging too. A big ✔️ from me.
REVERIE BOTANICAL PERFUME OIL
https://www.edinburghskincare.com/products/reverie-botanical-perfume-10ml
This divine smelling perfume oil won me over on several accounts :
–the smell : it’s a subtle smell – a delicate blend of flowers, fruits & spices. The ingredients include amber, rose, sweet orange, bakhoa attar, green oak moss, black pepper and patchouli. How exotic is that?!
– the essence makes me feel relaxed – indeed some of the ingredients in the oil such as amber are known to be stress relievers.
– the rollerball applicator ensures no mess and the perfume is easily absorbed into the skin. Rolling the essence on the inside of your wrists releases the scent that gave me instant stress relief. The scent isn’t overpowering so ideal so use when travelling on a plane, for instance. It is also very gentle on my sensitive skin.
– the size. It is compact so ideal to slip into your handbag/clutch.
– the packaging. The perfume oil is encased in a chic glass bottle – the roller ball applicator ensures no wastage, and it comes in a sturdy cardboard outer tube case to minimise breakage.
I found this perfume oil an absolute delight and a definite holiday travel companion – a scented comfort blanket in a bottle with a touch of rose to give it that aphrodisiac kick! I can’t think of anything more gorgeous to receive on Valentines Day than an aphrodisiac scented comfort blanket – can you?
MY FINAL THOUGHTSk
Price wise I found both products to be mid range – the lip balm was around the same price bracket, give or take a penny, as similar ones I have purchased in Body Shop , for example. I did find that I preferred the Edinburgh Natural Skincare Co lip balm to other ones I have previously used – I found the Geranium & Sweet Orange Lip balm a lot less greasy, gave a glossy moisturised look and didn’t make my lips too sticky when I puckered up for a kiss from my long suffering husband 😊 9/10
I love, love the perfume oil though. The exotic scent, the handy size, the rollerball and an altogether more favourable alternative to Rescue Remedy oil when I need to feel relaxed. This is definitely going to be in my hand luggage when I go on my travels 10/10
My thanks to The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company for sending me the products to be reviewed.
All photographs are by Linda Hobden
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