Favourite Products - First half of 2025

Halfway through the year seems like a good time to reflect on what my favourite products have been for the past 6 months. This will of course include some new products, both new to the world and just new to me, and some old favourites. 

When the world feels like it's going, quite quickly, to hell in a handcart, nice beauty products really feels like the least we deserve. So here we go: 

Planted Oil Cleanser - I'm just about to purchase my second pot. Was sent the first one to review but absolutely fell in love with it. Suits all skin types, has worked really well with my rosacea.

Mixsoon Glacier Water - Bought on a whim and I absolutely love it. A little goes a long way, it hydrates the skin. My first toe-dip into korean skincare and I'm loving it. 

Naturium Plant Ceremide Moisturiser - there seems to be a lack of straight up, uncomplicated moisturisers that work for all skin types but I feel like I've finally found one. Works well for my dry skin, and my rosacea but there's no reason it wouldn't suit all skin types and work for everyone. Lovely ingredients and is cruelty-free

Tropic Gel Liner - I have been using this for years but I absolutely adore it. Goes not, stays on, if you get to it in the first couple of minutes you can buff and smudge it. After that it doesn't budge. And it goes on the waterline. 

Eye of Horus Universal Duo - sometimes a makeup product just calls to me and this palette has sung its siren song for at least a year and so I finally caved in and bought it. I like cream blushers and bronzers so I didn't have high hopes for this but it's beautiful. It's the first time I've had continuous comments about my blusher and a little goes a long way so the amount of use you will get out of this palette will definitely make it worth the price. 

Love Katie Mascara - God I was underwhelmed by this when I first tried it. 'Takes too much effort' I thought. The brush is tiny so you have to work through your lashes but I have grown to absolutely love it. Old-school bristle brush but long and thin which makes this ideal for anyone who feels they have sparse lashes. I will happily rebuy this when it runs out. 

Narcissus Eye Shadow Sticks - I love an eye shadow stick and I love a woman-owned UK brand and this sticks are the best I've tried. They stay put and the colours are stunning and suit all skin types. My friend has worn these in 30C heat at a PTA summer fete and they did not budge. Use code CORINNA30 for 30% off.

Tropic Tinted Skin Shade - I've been using this for years and it's still the one I reach for every single day. Great light/medium coverage, good sun protection and a lovely finish. If you are paler than me this might be too dark. They need more shades of this. 

Tropic Skin Shade - the suncream I use all over the bodies of my family. I rebuy it every year. I think in the 13 years of having children this is the one that I've found that works for everyone and meets my requirements of having no problematic ingredients 

Doterra Face & Body Stick - for those who have people in their lives who don't like creams on their face or if you want something to go over makeup this is the one. I have them all over the house as my neurospicy littles will allow this to be put on them. 

Solskin Tanning Mousse - wow I have been mostly indifferent to tanning products but this is absolutely incredible. A great deep tan colour, no strange smell, no streaks and it doesn't feel drying at all. I have dry skin on my legs, prone to itching and this is just the best I've used in over 20 years. I'm a pasty girl and I use. 

This Works Perfect Skin Miracle - I feel I'm late to the party with this but it's a game-changer. I fake tan rather than real tan and this wash-off tinted skin serum reinvigorates dull tan (real or fake) hydrates the skin and gives the most beautiful healthy glow. Suits all skin types an skin tones. Use code CHIPPY at checkout for 10% off site-wide.