Glow After Dark Face Polish:

This exfoliator smells SO good I wanted to eat it (I didn't - don't worry!) as it is made with natural brown sugar.  The grain of the 'polish' was rough without being scratchy, and I found it worked especially well on my cheeks and jawline.  I don't usually use sugar scrubs on my face (remember my exfoliating series?), but I was pleasantly surprised by how effective and gentle this one was in comparison with some of the others I have tried in the past. I think the mango butter helped keep it from being too harsh on my skin, and I loved the smell the combination of essential oils gave to the product - very lightly fruity and sweet, which added to the delectable 'I want to eat this' ideas!

Ingredients: Sucrose, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Polysorbate 80, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (Candalillia Wax), Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Petitgrain) Leaf/Twig Oil, Tocopherol, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Aqua (Water), Geraniol*, Linalool*, Citronellol*, Limonene*, Citral* * naturally occuring in essential oils

Love Night Cream for Hands:

A good hand cream can help restore the skin and keep our hands looking smooth, healthy, and ageless, but did you know you could also use this type of product to induce sleep and a sense of ease?  Well, Kiss the Moon have developed another award winning product to fuse the benefits of skincare and sleep once again with their Love Night Cream for Hands.  This luxurious formula has a whipped texture and contains nourishing shea, hydrating rose water, and repairing rosehip seed along with relaxing frankincense, rose absolute, and ylang ylang.  The cream is rich without being heavy, and leaves your skin feeling super soft.  This is the perfect pre-bed treat, and has become of my nightly ritual that leads me to sweet dreams.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sorbitan Olivate, Rosa Moschata (Rose hip) Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Tocopherol**, Xanthan Gum, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Benzyl Benzoate*, Benzyl Salicylate*, Citral*, Citronellol*, Eugenol*, Farnesol*, Geraniol*, Isoeugenol*, Limonene*, Linalool* *naturally occurring in essential oils ** natural vegetarian source

Calm After Dark Balm:

I have to admit I made a serious misstep when I first used this balm -- I had just finished having a bath with the bedtime bath salts, and my mind was already blissed out and ready for bed.  I took the balm upstairs, went to finish my routine, and ended up applying this product all over my face.  As soon as I put the first swipe on, I knew I had done wrong.  The balm is very rich, as it contains shea butter and is meant for your pulse points rather than your face.  I immediately washed it off, had a bit of a laugh, and then used it as it was intended!

I have to say I really like oils and balms designed to relieve stress, and this has quickly become a new favourite of mine.  The balm is long lasting both in smell and moisturizing properties, and it truly did help me drift off without any worries.  Having ADHD, my brain can sometimes be impossible to turn off, but I have found since using this balm my mind is much more quiet and at ease.

Ingredients: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Flower Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum (Jasmine) Flower Oil, Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorne) Berry Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera (Camelia) Seed Oil, Linalol*, Benzyl Benzoate* *naturally occurring in essential oils

Dream After Dark Bath Oil:

I love my weekend bath -- every Friday and Sunday is bath day, and it is what I look forward to during the work week.  I have tried Kiss the Moon's Dream bath oil before, and found it super effective, so was so excited to see this sample again.  Not only are the essential oils included in this vial powerful for soothing the mind, body, and spirit before bed, but the carrier oils are fantastic for a hydration boost.  Full of coconut, jojoba, and white tea seed oils, this After Dark blend is incredibly nourishing.  Plus, it smells amazing!

I like to rub a small amount into my skin before even getting into the bath, as I find this makes the aroma of lavender and chamomile stick around for hours after I get out of the water (though to be honest I am usually out like a light soon after!).  The oil isn't too heavy despite all the moisture boosting ingredients, and I love how a few drops can turn my bathroom into an aromatherapy palace!

Ingredients: Coco Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Flower Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oil, Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Limonene*, Linalool*, Geraniol*. *naturally occurring in essential oils

Love After Dark Face Oil:

Okay, so I have tried a LOT of oils, ranging from budget options to ultra luxury creations, and this facial oil from Kiss the Moon has to rate high up the list.  If you remember back to my Oil Games, I tend to consider several factors when using a new face oil: smell, consistency, size, application method, effectiveness, and value.  The full size of the "Love" product comes in a glass bottle with a dropper which allows best conditions for storage and great control for application.  The item is 30ml and costs £48.00, so while a little pricey, it does last a long time and is very high quality.

What sets this oil apart for me is the incredibly delicate smell and the lightness of how it sits on the skin.  This After Dark facial oil absorbs really well for a rosehip base, and I love how fragrant it is without being overwhelming.  It definitely suits a night routine for me rather than a daytime product because it does leave a sheen to the face.  I was worried that this was going to be too much for me, as it is suited for more mature skin, but it didn't congest my usual problem areas.  Actually, my skin looked more radiant and clear than it had in ages -- I will continue using this sample for now, and once my stash has thinned out, I think this will have to be on my 'to buy' list.

Ingredients: Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ oil, Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower oil, Boswelli Carterii (Frankincense) oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose Absolute) Flower oil, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Eugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Isoeugenol.* *naturally occurring in essential oils




If you are finding yourself having a difficult time drifting off, remaining asleep, or have general stresses in your life, I highly recommend trying out some of Kiss the Moon's products, as they really are dreamy.  Have you used some of these items before?  Let me know what you like about Kiss the Moon down in the comments!