The Handmade Soap Co. Choco-Mint Lip Balm

The Handmade Soap Co. was an Irish brand I knew very little about, until I bought their grapefruit body butter (smells amazing) back in December. After using it for the past 3 months now, I can tell you that I love it, it's so moisturising. Even though I've had it for a while, I still have so much product left, so it's certainly worth the money (€22.95). I was contacted recently and asked if I wanted to try one of their lip balms. I didn't know The Handmade Soap Company did lip products too, so I looked forward to trying it.

There are three lip balms to choose from, I was sent the Choco-Mint lip balm. It smells so nice, like mint chocolate chip ice cream, definitely more on the minty side though. I tend to get lip balms that have fancy packaging so this of course is very different. Don't let the metal tin put you off though as the product itself is great. As you can see from the picture, it is a solid balm so you do have to warm it up a little. Once on the lips, it's very cooling and moisturising, great if you have dry lips like me. I've been using Choco-Mint lip balm for the past while and I still have a lot of product to go, for €4.50 this is great value for money. I really liked this lip balm, when I run out I'm definitely going to try and get my hands on the other two.

Have you heard of The Handmade Soap Company? What products have you tried?

Laura<3

A Little Gem in Dundrum!!

Last week I was walking through Dundrum when my Mom spotted a gorgeous little shop. Moss Cottage is a newly opened vintage shop, it has such a homely feel when you walk through the door.

Jen Cleary, the lovely owner was ever so helpful and kind. There is everything you could want in the shop from vintage cups to makeup bags, there is sure to be something for everybody. Having only opened two weeks ago, Moss Cottage is going to be very popular I can tell.

After browsing through what was on offer I purchased these goodies...

 

 

Lily Flame Tin Candle

I've never seen Lily Flame tinned candles before in other shops. After smelling quite a few Fairy Dust was my favourite. Fairy Dust has a warm powdery scent which I immediately fell in love with. This looks so pretty on my bedside table and I'm definitely going to purchase more in the future. I just don't know what scent to go for next.

 

 

The Handmade Soap Co. Body Butter With Grapefruit & May Chang
This body butter contains essential oils of Grapefruit & May Chang which gives it a gorgeous scent. The smell reminds me of Lush's Lemon Flutter which is a favourite of mine. The Handmade Soap Co. Body Butter is expensive at €22.95 but it does get you 200ml of product which is sure to last for ages. I love the packaging of this product as it has such a vintage feel. It's also a 100% natural and handmade in Ireland which you don't see alot of. I think I'll have to try their lip balms and shower gels next.

I really love Moss Cottage and I'm sure going to pay another visit very soon. I think it brings something special to the heart of Dundrum away from the hustle and bustle of the Town Centre.

If you want to see what else Moss Cottage has to offer, you can check out it's Facebook page here.

Laura<3