Perfect Beauty and Luxury Picks For Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Frostie

We love new home fragrance brand – Ouverture London – with scents inspired by the flavours, moments and landscapes of the world’s great wine regions. They are gorgeous candles which smell great. Perfect for a bit of luxury.

The first collection is the Terroir Collection, with bespoke scents made in a process which can take up to a year. They are also sustainable. The wax is ProTerra certified soy, the holders are refillable, and the packaging made from FSC paper and vegetable ink dyed.

Elle Sera’s new Liposomal Tripeptide Collagen

The perfect gift for beauty addicts. Rather than relying on generic hydrolysed collagen, Elle Sera uses defined tripeptides, ultra-small collagen fragments the body recognises, paired with a liposomal delivery system. Liposomes are microscopic, fat-like spheres that encapsulate and shield ingredients through digestion, then merge with cell membranes so more of the formula is absorbed. The goal is simple: protect the tripeptides, deliver them efficiently and increase the chance they enter the bloodstream.

Once in the bloodstream, these receptor-ready tripeptides are designed to signal fibroblasts, the skin’s collagen factories, to upregulate collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The formula also includes vitamins A, C, E, biotin, zinc and lycopene to support structure and defence, moving the conversation from “more collagen” to “smarter collagen”.

The product has been formulated with Professor Mohammad Najlah, a globally recognised expert in pharmaceutical formulation who specialises in nanotechnology, liposomal drug delivery and cell-targeted absorption systems and has focused on liposome stability in the gut and efficient delivery of the tripeptides.

NEOM.

We love NEOM and own a few of their candles. NEOM Wellbeing’s Christmas gifting collection for 2025, brought to life under the playful theme ‘Dance To Your Wellbeing Tune’, celebrating the idea that wellbeing is unique, personal, and different for everyone.

Expertly blended to fill your home with 100% natural fragrance as the winter nights darken and the festive season approaches, the collection is designed to really get them (or you) in the spirit.

Available NOW from all NEOM Wellbeing retailers, including Boots, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Liberty London and Lookfantastic

Benefit Glam-A-Grams 5-Piece Makeup Gift Set.

This is the perfect gifting set for beauty addicts. With a hit list of the best products from Benefit. Full-Size Brow Wax, Volumizing Mascara, And Tint Plus Mini Primer And Fun-Size Cleansing Oil. Perfect for looking your best this Christmas. Available here.

The Discovery Set from Subversive Scents by The Rolling Stones

A collection of five genderless Eaux de Parfums inspired by the untamed energy of rock and roll, this Discovery Set will delight rebellious souls and fragrance lovers alike.

Each scent is a new track in a sensory album, designed for those who live loud, move free and wear their attitude on their skin.

It includes Subversive Scents’ full collection of EDPs, crafted in London and made in France:

Wild Horses: Radiant and Romantic
Sticky Fingers: Earthy and Addictive
Satisfaction: Woody and seductive
Urban Jungle: Woody and Electric
Paint It Black: Earthy and Enigmatic

Discovery Set from Subversive Scents by The Rolling Stones £35.00 (5 X 5ml) available on Subversivescents.co.uk

We love Wild & Stone, an eco-friendly small business.

For beauty and bath lovers, the Natural Fibre Dry Body Brush (RRP £12.95) is a natural accessory for dry-brushing, helping to create softer skin and encourage skin cell renewal. It’s made from FSC certified beechwood. A great gift.

What will you be gifting this Christmas season?

Pura Baby Wipes and Nappy Review

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Catherine Balavage

There is a lot of guilt when it comes to parenting but thankfully, I can stop worrying about baby wipes thanks to Pura. They also do eco nappies. Yes and yes! We reviewed them both so read on.

Pura make the most environmentally-friendly nappy possible, without compromising on nappy performance. I love the feel of the nappies and they do not have that chemical smell a lot of brands do. They do not leak and look comfortable (if only babies could talk). I was impressed with the nappies in all areas: look, feel and performance. Pura nappies contain no nasty chemicals, perfumes or allergens. The materials they are made from include soft sustainable organic cotton for baby’s comfort and a super absorbent core made with certified natural plant fibres.

This is what Pura say: “Our nappies are created with 100% green electricity and no production waste, and our super absorbent core is made with certified natural plant fibres. Wrapped in recyclable packaging, our nappies have been awarded the coveted EU Ecolabel.

Every day, in the UK, 8 million disposable nappies are thrown away. Going the extra (greener) mile, we’re working with the UK’s only nappy recycling company NappiCycle to keep these nappies out of landfill and repurpose the material for use in affordable housing and in notice boards for nurseries, schools and businesses. So, relax and use these nappies knowing you’re striking the best possible balance between a happy planet and a happy baby.

As for the perfect nappy? We’re working on it.”

Pura baby wipes have changed my life. I can now wipe bottoms, or anything else, without plastic and guilt. They do not smell and they can even be flushed down the loo. Pura baby wipes are 100% plastic-free, 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable, made from sustainable plant fibres
· Each Pura wipe contains 99% water and organic aloe vera and no perfume, alcohol or chlorine
· Pura baby wipes are available in flushable, with the Fine to Flush accreditation, and non-flushable options. The baby wipes are suitable for sensitive and eczema-prone skin, certified vegan and are accredited by the British Skin Foundation, Allergy UK, the FSC and the Soil Association
· Pura is the most accredited baby care brand on the market, with a unique, simple labelling system listing the product’s eco-credentials for parents
· The first baby wipes in the UK with a Fine to Flush stamp of approval, and an ambition to be the first Carbon Neutral baby care brand
· The only baby brand to be teaming up with the Woodland Trust to help support the sustainability of the UK’s natural environment
· Pura’s baby wipes are approved by midwives and are dermatologically and clinically tested

We at Frost applaud this and cannot recommend them enough. Frost loves.

Go to my pura to get yours.

Mirabeau Launch Belle Année Rosé in a Box

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Kesh

2020 may not have been a Belle Année but we have some good news to share with our Rosé fans. Introducing a boxed wine that you can be sure to get some quality content from. Award winning Mirabeau, known for their ‘best rosé in a bottle for under £10’, have recently launched Belle Année bag-in-box wine and we cannot get enough of it!

In a bid to create a more sustainable option for wine drinkers, they are forging the path to lowering your carbon footprint whilst indulging in their sublime Gold Medal, (Drinks Business Global Masters Rosé) wine. This beautiful pale pink wine is a dry yet aromatic rosé perfect and light enough to pair with food. If you think rosé is only for the Summer, well, this year we throw all the rules out of the window. If you love a decent rosé, you will love this! With a price point as attractive as the wine itself it’s actually much more cost effective to choose the bag-in-box option getting you more bang for your buck.

As well as fitting onto the door of your fridge, this handy box holds three bottles of wine whilst lasting a whole four weeks after opened. Now if an increased life span for your wine isn’t what you’re after, I don’t know what is!! The fully recyclable cardboard box reduces space and waste with the pouches guaranteed to keep your wine fresher. This is the perfect aperitif whilst being the perfect size to share with your loved ones while we can over the festive period. What’s more, this would make the perfect gift for any wine lover in need of a little TLC this year.

Belle Année literally translates as ‘beautiful year’ and with 2020 not being so beautiful, we hope some wishful thinking from our friends at Mirabeau can help you to ring in the New Year with this beautiful wine.

Belle Année bag-in-box is available to buy at Waitrose stores nationwide.

Waitrose.com and Waitrosecellar.com

RRP: £25.99

Pura Baby Wipes Launched by Parents on a Mission to Democratise Eco-friendly Baby Care

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Catherine Balavage

I am obsessed with Pura, a new brand who make baby wipes that are 100% plastic-free, 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable and are made from sustainable plant fibres. Guy and Abi Fennell are making parenting green and we at Frost are fully behind them.

Launched from lockdown, Pura is a new, UK based, family-run company that is taking on the environmental challenges of traditional wipes, with the launch of 100% plastic free baby wipes. A massive 90% of the wipes currently sold in the UK contain plastic and they can last over 100 years in landfill, yet the vast majority of consumers don’t realise they are using wipes that contain plastic.

For maximum affordability, Pura is “cutting out the middleman” and selling direct-to-consumer with free next day delivery 7 days a week, at a price point that’s comparable to traditional disposable wipes and lower than leading eco-friendly brands. In the first month since launch, Pura received more than 250,000 visits to the website, with 45,000 customer orders.

About Pura wipes:

Pura baby wipes are 100% plastic-free, 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable, made from sustainable plant fibres
Each Pura wipe contains 99% water and organic aloe vera and no perfume, alcohol or chlorine
Pura baby wipes are available in flushable, with the Fine to Flush accreditation, and non-flushable options.
The baby wipes are suitable for sensitive and eczema-prone skin, certified vegan and are accredited by the British Skin Foundation, Allergy UK, the FSC and the Soil Association
Launch film with a powerful message has already received 6.6 million views on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZaIcRX6Jxv8
Pura is the most accredited baby care brand on the market, with a unique, simple labelling system listing the product’s eco-credentials for parents
The first baby wipes in the UK with a Fine to Flush stamp of approval, and an ambition to be the first Carbon Neutral baby care brand
The only baby brand to be teaming up with the Woodland Trust to help support the sustainability of the UK’s natural environment
Pura’s baby wipes are approved by midwives and are dermatologically and clinically tested

Pura has reduced all its subscription prices by 20%:

100% Plastic Free Flushable Baby Wipes, 70 wipes per pack, 10 packs per case, 700 wipes in total. Subscription price: £19.84 (£1.98 per pack/2.8p per wipe); one time purchase £24.80.
100% Plastic Free Non Flushable Baby Wipes, 70 wipes per pack, 10 packs per case, 700 wipes in total. Subscription price: £18.24 (£1.82 per pack/2.6p per wipe), one time purchase £22.80.
For all wipes: free next delivery. Certain postcodes restrictions apply.

About Pura

Pura is on a mission to provide high quality eco-friendly yet affordable baby products for all, with plans to launch an eco-friendly nappy range later this year and to launch into Europe.

Pura wasn’t born in a boardroom, but in a home in Cheshire in the North West of England, where founders, and new parents, Guy and Abi Fennell created their vision to disrupt the current baby care market, and make being ‘eco’ affordable for all. Co-founder Guy Fennell, explains; “It’s all about driving change and leaving the right legacy for our children. We’d love to see everyone make the switch to plastic free wipes and we’re working hard to make that happen. Parents too often have to compromise on quality or price for environmental friendliness. We want to empower all families to care for their family, their environment and their budget without compromise.”

Simple, transparent labelling

Founders and new parents Guy and Abi want to empower parents to make informed, eco-friendly decisions so they developed a unique labelling system, breaking down complex accreditations into simple visuals that help parents understand at a glance whether the products are plastic-free, biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, flushable. They are calling on all brands to start using a system similar to the colour labelling on food, to bring greater transparency.

Website: https://www.mypura.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypura/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mypura
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyPura/

Pura is the exclusive partner of Nappicycle, the only UK nappy recycling company, working to maximise the number of disposable nappies that are recycled for use as affordable housing materials and notice boards for nurseries, schools and businesses.

The brand is also working in partnership with The Hygiene Bank, a grassroots community initiative that provides personal care products to those who need them across the UK, as well as making both financial and product donations to the NSPCC to help families in need. The brand is also offering a 10% discount to NHS staff on all Pura products, available through the NHS Benefits website.

LastRound: Resuable Cotton Swabs, Tissues & Cotton Rounds Review

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Catherine Balavage

As England’s ban on single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds finally came into effect this month LastSwab has come into its own.

By now there are plenty of reusable options out there to replace plastic straws, not to mention stirrers, but less so for cotton buds.

LastSwab is the first-ever sanitary, reusable Q-tip. In England an estimated 1.8 billion plastic-stemmed cotton buds are used and thrown out each year after just one use, these are one of the most significant ocean pollutants today. Each LastSwab lasts up to 1,000 uses and comes in a biodegradable case that keeps it protected and makes it easy to carry on the go. It comes in two styles, one for cleaning and one for makeup.

Danish eco-startup LastObject have a few different products and each one is brilliant. Frost loves LastObject and the work they are doing. We all need to do as much as we can for the environment, and swapping our tissues, cotton buds and tissues for the reusable ones that LastObject make is a significant step. We have to all stop saying it is ‘just one’. Read this great piece on LastObject’s site. The products are easy to clean and are high quality.

What problem does LastTissue solve?
Every year around 8,000,000 trees are cut down to make facial tissues for the US alone. As individuals we can make a difference by changing our own habits. Every time you blow your nose with a LastTissue, you save 2 liters of water.

What problem does LastSwab solve?
Every day 1.5 billion single-use swabs are created. A vast amount of these end up in our oceans and landfills. By using a reusable swab, you prevent around 1000 single-use swabs from being used and discarded.

LastRound is a reusable cotton round made from 100% renewable raw materials – 70% wood fiber and 30% organic cotton, making it more sustainable than a 100% cotton option. Unlike other reusable cotton pads on the market that are cloth, LastRound feels and looks like single-use rounds used for makeup removal and applying serums. LastRound comes in a case with seven rounds and can be washed and reused over and over again.

Single-use cotton rounds made with non-organic cotton use vast amounts of chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers. According to the WWF (World Wildlife Fund), cotton production is the largest use of water among all agricultural commodities; It takes 2,640 gallons of clean drinking water to produce 1,000 regular cotton rounds.

You can buy these great products here. I highly recommend that you do.

Frost Loves: Dantoy “I’m Green” Line of Bioplastic Products & Toys

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Catherine Balavage

I am always on the lookout for environmentally-friendly products. Sustainable living is important to me, and important to all of us at Frost. Dantoy ticks all of our boxes with these gorgeous and well made products. Their is a pretend play dinner set and an equally gorgeous Bio-Toy Bucket and Spade 4 piece set.

From the moment my children saw this 22-piece, pretend play dinner set their eyes light up and they have played with it non-stop since. It is excellent to get my toddler daughter to try different foods too. It can be used for garden picnics. Ideal for playing it is safe, durable and toxin free. It encourages social skills, interaction and helps children to learn whilst having fun.

The bucket and spade 4 piece set has been played with non-stop, especially as the weather is so good. The toys are stylish, green and high quality. I cannot recommend them enough.

Dantoy have launched a brand-new “I’m Green” line of bioplastic products, their bioplastic is made of at least 90% sugarcane, a sustainable raw material, and their bioplastic is 100% recyclable.

Dantoy leads the way with their bioplastics. The manufacture of bioplastics reduces carbon emissions. The sugarcane is cultivated on controlled, pesticide-free plantations in central and southern Brazil. The sugarcane is harvested every 6 – 12 months. Bioplastic made of sugarcane is a 100% sustainable raw material.

Traditional plastic is made from crude oil, whilst dantoy “I’m Green” PE (bioplastic) is made from at least 90% sugarcane (ethanol). Ethanol, a form of alcohol, is extracted from sugarcane, after which it is used to make bioplastic.

The sugarcane used for dantoy bioplastics grows in plantations in the southern and central regions of Brazil, more than 2,500 km from the Amazon region. The enlargement of areas for cultivating sugarcane is managed by “Sugarcane Agroecological Zoning”, formed by Brazil’s federal government. The harvested sugarcane is conveyed by train for further processing, which is more eco-friendly than being transported by lorries.

Sugarcane can be harvested several times a year. New sugarcane plants are planted every five to seven years. The fields are harvested every six to twelve months enabling them to be classified as a sustainable raw material. Sugarcane absorbs carbon dioxide from the air, thereby minimising the greenhouse effect. For the manufacture of bioplastic, the carbon emissions accounts are positive from the budding of the plant until it is manufactured into bioplastic. For each kilo of manufactured bioplastic, 3.09 kg of carbon dioxide are removed from the atmosphere.

Dantoy’s packaging is all made from recycled cardboard. Their toys are made to last and are approved for contact with foods, microwave safe, dishwasher safe, frost-proof and contains no toxins.

Dantoy’s range of bio toys includes the popular 22-piece, pretend play dinner set which can be used for garden picnics. Ideal for playing it is safe, durable and toxin free. It encourages social skills, interaction and helps children to learn whilst having fun.

Dantoy believe that people should buy less, buy well. That is why their toys are only made with sustainable products. We can all be eco-friendly and by choosing brands who care will make a little difference.

The Dantoy Bio-Toy Pretend Play Dinner Set 22-Piece set costs £18.73 from Amazon.

Dantoy’s range of bio toys includes the bucket and spade set, pretend play dinner set which can be used for sandpits, the beach or mudk itchens. Ideal for playing it is safe, durable and toxin free. It encourages social skills, interaction and helps children to learn whilst having fun.

The Dantoy Bio-Toy Bucket and Spade 4 piece playset costs £28.99 from Amazon

The Power of Plants: eco-friendly, 100% natural and organic cleaning products

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Catherine Balavage

Anyone who reads Frost regularly will known that I am a fan of sustainability. Anything that is good for the environment and cuts down waste has my attention. I also hate nasty chemicals and the fact that most mainstream cleaning products come in single use plastic bottles. Not okay.

Squeeky cleaners caught my attention because they are 100% natural, organic, eco-friendly, pet safe and vegan friendly cleaning products. I tried out the multipurpose cleaner and I was impressed. It works well and, unlike loads of cleaners I have used, it does not feel like you are breathing in nasty chemicals. No stinging eyes. It works and it is good for you and the environment. What is there not to love? It is also made in the UK. I hope this company goes stratospheric. I cannot recommend them enough.

It is no surprise that modern day living is more toxic than 30 years ago, more chemicals are used in the home than ever before and pollutants are all around, effecting people, pets, wildlife and our planet. With more pollutants in a normal home than air in some major cities, we do not always think about indoor air quality.

According to the British Lung Foundation types of indoor air pollution include particulate matter (PM) – microscopic particles of dust and dirt in the air, gases – carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide.

We may think our homes are sparkling clean, but air poor quality can affect asthma, COPD and allergies. Indoor air pollution can be caused by many things. These include: cooking, poor ventilation, damp, toiletries and chemicals in cleaning products.

Harsh toxic chemicals found in many household cleaners affect skin, airways, lungs and eyes, with long term research suggesting that certain chemicals cause cancer and can even change our DNA over a period of time.

Squeeky cleaners have created and range of 100% natural, organic, eco-friendly, pet safe and vegan friendly cleaning products which are great for the home and planet. Their products can bring comfort to householders who worry that modern day living cannot be clean and natural without the use of harsh chemicals. All their products are plant based and made with essential oils they are safe, yet powerful and kill over 99.9% of all germs and viruses.

Squeeky cleaners have a range of products to make all areas of the home and garden super clean. One of their most popular products is the Organic Limescale Remover Life Bottle Bundle which brings a super clean shine to bathrooms and kitchens, even to the most toughest stains. The bundle includes a reusable UK aluminium life bottle and refils for just £14.99. For more information visit Squeekyshop.co.uk

RUSSELL HOBBS UNVEILS STYLISH NEW HONEYCOMB COLLECTION FOR 2020

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Catherine Balavage

Russell Hobbs, one of the UK’s most recognisable and leading household brands, has launched a brand-new breakfast range that’s sure to delight interior lovers and create a stunning aesthetic, without having to makeover the entire kitchen. Available now, the must-have “Honeycomb” collection features a textured geometric surface to add a touch of modern homeliness, to kitchen countertops across the UK.

The Honeycomb range – which will be available in major retailers nationwide – responds to nature’s reflection in modernistic design, taking inspiration from textural hive structures found in the natural world. The collection combines style excellence with the premium quality that is synonymous with Russell Hobbs, whilst embracing a natural and homely appeal, to simply transform any kitchen.

Launching in four stylish monochromatic colours: black, cream, white and grey, and finished with premium stainless steel accents, the complete range comprises of a 1.7L kettle as well as a two-slice and a four-slice toaster.

The Honeycomb kettle comes with a sleek 360-degree base for ease of use, features boil dry protection, a push button lid and convenient illuminated water window. It is also engineered with Russell Hobbs’ perfect pour spout and eco-efficient quick boil technology meaning the ultra-modern kettle can boil one cup in just 43 seconds*, ideal for functional, everyday use.

We love the kettle, It has a removable filter – something that should be standard in kettles to make them last longer- , it is eco-efficient and we love its perfect pour spout. The design is fantastic, we have the grey one, and the illuminating water window is super cool. A stylish kettle with great design.

Both toasters feature variable browning control, allowing you to toast to perfection. Illuminated frozen, cancel and reheat functions make toasting simple, with an added removable crumb tray to ensure kitchen tops remain spotless.

Russell Hobbs UK Marketing Manager, Dominic Lewis, comments “Following the release of our hugely successful Inspire range, we wanted to create a directional yet timeless collection to instantly restyle the kitchen and add a fresh touch to home interiors.

“Intertwining texture inspired by nature and contemporary features, the Honeycomb range makes you feel at home, by combining design leadership with pioneering technology, appealing to style-conscious households.”

RRP:

Honeycomb Kettle £24.99,

Honeycomb Two Slice Toaster £24.99,

Honeycomb Four Slice Toaster £39.99.

The Honeycomb range will be available to buy from Amazon. For more information, visit https://uk.russellhobbs.com/

*one cup is equal to 235ml of water.

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