Natural Skincare: Summer skin with Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare. Introducing Marta’s favorite Liz Earle skincare products to keep my skin pampered this summer.

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Liz Earle Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion with cornflower witch hazel and organic aloe vera. Eyebright is designed to clean and refresh the delicate eye area. Marta Walsh says: “Love patting Eyebright around my eye area with a cotton ball to remove traces of eye makeup and to get that cooling and super refreshing feel. Works great especially after a late night which happens more often in the summer”.

Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator with eucalyptus, cocoa butter and fine jojoba beads. Designed to gently slough away dead skin cells and impurities. Marta Walsh says: “If you love the original classic by Liz Earle the Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser but also into that exfoliating feeling like I do then this one is the best of both worlds”.

Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask with organic aloe vera, witch hazel and purifying white clay. Designed to revive and add an instant radiance. Marta Walsh says: “Pure pampering for my skin”.

Liz Earle Skin Repair LIGHT Moisturizer Combination/Oily. Ingredients include: borage and avocado oil, echinacea, beta-carotene and natural vitamin E. Marta Walsh says: “I love to switch to a light moisturizers and face creams in the summer and Liz Earle just answered my prayers”.

Liz Earle Energising Body Scrub with Damask rose flower water, sweet orange oil, & pure essential oils, natural vitamin E and ground olive oil stones. Marta Walsh says: “Love body scrubs all year round and especially before applying any sunless tanning lotions in the summer. This body scrub by Liz Earle exfoliates my skin perfectly and it has a very calming scent”.

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Natural Perfumes: If you are looking for natural perfumes British beauty expert Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare has launched Botanical Essence No. 1 Eau De Parfum, their first fine fragrance.

With fragrance notes of bergamot, geranium, and lavender, this bespoke fragrance evokes the zesty and vibrant voice of this beloved botanical brand. Over 98% directly derived from natural ingredients, this sensuous essence can be worn every day and any time your spirits need a boost.

Marta Walsh says: “If you’re into fresh, zesty and citrusy perfumes then you would love Botanical Essence No. 1 Eau De Parfum by Liz Earle”.

The complete list of fragrance notes:

Top Notes

Bergamot Fresh, bright, zesty, sparkling, spicy, multifaceted, complex citrus.

Mandarin Intensely sweet followed by a neroli-like floral note.

Orange Bigarade Fresh and bitter with a rich and lasting floral undertone.

Lemon Light, citrus fresh note.

Cardamom Warm, spicy aromatic note

Middle Notes:

Rose absolute Extremely rich, deep, spicy floral with sweet almost honey like undertones

Lavender Fresh, herbaceous floral with a balsamic-woody undertone.

Geranium Intensive floral aroma, reminiscent of rose but with herbaceous undertones

Coriander A smooth peppery / woody top with floral balsamic undertones

Nutmeg Light, fresh, warm, spicy and aromatic with a rich, sweet-spicy body note.

Base Notes:

Cedarwood Pleasant, woody, balsamic

Vetiver Heavy, almost earthy with rich undertones of ‘precious wood’.

Tonka Bean Very rich, sweet, warm with prune or caramel like undertones, reminiscent of vanilla, almonds, cinnamon and cloves.

Patchouli oil Extremely rich, aromatic spicy and woody-balsamic with a delicate earthiness.

The Creative Process: Liz Earle Botanical Essence No. 1 is the culmination of a 3-year journey, always taking the time to respect the art of perfumery. Their botanical ingredients have been carefully distilled and then blended by the expert nose and distinguished leading French perfumer, Jean Charles Niel. They gave him the time to indulge in this age old art, hand-crafting this complex scent with true passion:

“This creative process gave me the time and the opportunity to craft a fragrance working with the highest quality ingredients.  Using the Instant Boost Skin Tonic as a starting point, I looked into the glamour of the brand and Liz’s image to create a vibrant sparkling floral with a beautiful rose at its heart translating into warmth and sensuality for the dry down.” Jean Charles Niel, Perfumer

Jean Charles worked from the renowned Laboratoire Monique Remy in Grasse, the heart of the perfume industry. Founded by Monique Remy, the Laboratoire’s pioneering approach of sourcing the finest botanical ingredients with integrity, closely mirrors the Liz Earle brand philosophy.

As one of the world’s leaders in sourcing and creating natural fine fragrance ingredients, the team at Laboratoire Monique Remy travel the globe to find unparalleled sources of essential oils. Cutting edge expertise and advanced, highly refined technologies that enable drop by drop distillation, as well as protection from the higher temperatures of conventional processes, make it possible for the team to fine-tune and perfect the precious essential oils. This ensures that the very best from nature is enhanced to perfect each individual note.

The combined passion for natural ingredients and perfumery, together with an unlimited brief, has enabled the team to employ their cutting edge expertise and craftsmanship to create a precious fine fragrance which can be worn every day.

Price: $78.00 for 50ml/1.6fl.oz

Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare is available at: www.us.lizearle.com Customer Centre: 1-800-515-5911. STUDIO BEAUTYMIX at Fred Segal, Santa Monica, CA. Brownes & Co. Apothecary, Miami, FL.

The Brits gave us the Beatles, but it looks like they are also giving us one of the best organic and natural skincare brands on the market today.

Here is Talking Makeup’s list of the British Invasion in the organic and natural skincare market:

1. Nude Skincare created by Bryan Meehan.

2. REN Skincare created by Robert Calcraft and Antony Buck.

3. Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare created by Liz Earle.

4. Sophyto created by Karen Sinclair Drake.

5. Organic Apoteke created by Dr. Nitasha Buldeo.

Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare, Britain’s best kept beauty secret, was founded in 1995 by Liz Earle. Its main philosophy is to create products that really work on every skin type, using the finest quality naturally active ingredients. Liz Earle Skincare offers a simple, no-fuss routine yet very pampering or spa quality skincare routine for everyone.

The first time I encountered Liz Earle’s products was in Space NK Apothecary in Cheltenham, England, where I used to live few years ago. And last week was the first time I actually tried Liz Earle skincare products, and I’m surprised at myself for not trying them earlier. Liz Earle is my special treat skincare, very luxurious yet easy and simple to use. In fact Liz Earle’s Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser made me clean my face every morning and every night religiously! For women with a very hectic lifestyles, this concept is quite revolutionary:)

These are the Liz Earle products Talking Makeup tried and loved:

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser:

The facts: This multi award-winning, concentrated cleanser quickly removes everyday grime and make-up, including stubborn mascara, to leave all skin types soft, smooth and radiant. It is extremely gentle and safe to use around the eyes to remove even stubborn mascara. This cleanser contains cocoa butter to moisturise, eucalyptus oil to purify and chamomile to soothe the skin. Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser is best used with the muslin cloth, to leave skin exceptionally clean and smooth.

Talking Makeup’s experience: A mini spa in a bottle. I think I’m in love with Liz Earle’s Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser! It actually made me wash my face every night, because it makes cleansing your face easy. I love the cleanser’s thick consistency and divine smell.

It gives your skin a fresh sensation as soon as you apply. And the hot cloths are amazing! I run hot water in the sink, wet the the cloth and wipe my face and also cover my face with it. The cloth retains heat nicely, so I feel like I’m having a steam treatment in a spa. Beautiful product! Secret: even my husband loves it!

Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic: The facts: A heavenly non-drying floral-scented toner to revitalise, soothe and brighten your skin. Conditioning natural source vitamin E and hydrating organic aloe vera plus calendula, cucumber and rose-scented geranium refresh and revive your spirits. Cucumber extract is calming, cooling and toning. Calendula is healing and anti-inflammatory making it ideal for sensitive skin. Organic aloe vera juice moisturises, soothes and can even help relieve sunburn.

Talking Makeup’s experience: Refreshing & Gentle. One of the best toners I’ve ever tried! Once I begin applying this toner on my face, I don’t want to stop.

It is so soothing and smells so amazing. Non of that artificial and irritating perfume smell some skin care products have, just a good smell, radiating from its natural ingredients. It makes me look forward to clean my face!

Liz Earle New Superskin Moisturiser: The facts: Specially formulated to rejuvenate mature or very dry skin, this rich, luxurious, fragrance-free moisturiser, contains a powerful blend of high quality naturally active ingredients to smooth, plump and replenish for healthy, youthful looking skin.  Intensively replenishing, Superskin Moisturiser is specially formulated to help rejuvenate mature or very dry skin types.

Contains pomegranate fruit extract and natural source vitamin E. Exceptionally powerful antioxidants, these ingredients have the ability to neutralise free radicals therefore helping to keep your skin plump and firm by protecting against their destructive effects. Cranberry Seed Oil and Borage Seed Oil work to help prevent moisture loss and improve skin elasticity.

Talking Makeup’s experience: Super Hydrating! This moisturizer is super hydrating. I love its thick consistency. And, the fact that it is made with natural ingredients comforts me.

Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate: The facts: This super-intense aromatic blend of 100% pure plant oils is a rich, restoring treat for all skin types, especially mature. With softening argan and organic rosehip oils, soothing neroli, lavender and chamomile essential oils plus protective natural source vitamin E. A great overnight nourisher. Massage onto face, neck and décolletage to leave skin restored and softened.

This aromatic elixir is beneficial for all skin types; nourishing for dry and mature skins, while helping to rebalance oily and combination skin types.

With argan oil, avocado oil, organic rosehip oil and essential oils of neroli and lavender to help calm and restore.

 Talking Makeup’s experience: Pure and Beautiful. Beautiful product! It comforts me knowing this product is so pure. It is also very hydrating. Smells amazing. A little bit goes a long way. This concentrate is in total harmony with my skin. What more do you need?