The Female Founders Edit (worth over £275) - 2023

1 x Full size 30ml, RRP £125

Maria Hatzistefanis, founder of Rodial says:

“The Pink Diamond Serum is a lifting and illumination serum. It works to help lift and firm the appearance of fine lines whilst leaving a beautiful glow on the skin. The serum contains real Diamond Powder, so the finish is a stunning dewy gloss on the skin.”

The benefits:

✓ Diamond powder gives a radiant boost by helping to reflect light across skin the complexion for a soft focus finish

✓ Skin tightening ingredient ST help to hydrate and smooth the face

✓ Vitamin C is an antioxidant known to help brighten and even skin tone

1 x Travel size 30g, RRP £20

Jane Foulston, Director at Emma Hardie says:

“The Moringa Cleansing Balm is the ultimate ‘spa-in-jar’. It was created by Emma to not only deeply cleanse, refine the pores, and condition the skin, but also for the relaxing, sensory experience it provides. With strong facialist roots, our products are designed to help you create your very own at-home spa.”

The benefits:

✓ Gives the skin a nourishing deep cleanse

✓ Reduces the appearance of pores while rebalancing and hydrating

✓ Designed to improve the look and condition all skin types

1 x Full size 30ml, RRP £20

Nicola Elliot, founder of NEOM says: 

“Our Perfect Night’s Sleep Pillow Mist is made with a complex blend of 14 pure essential oils to help you relax and prepare for sleep. To use, simply spritz your pillow, lie back and inhale through your nose for 7 seconds and then out of your mouth for 11 seconds. Repeat a few times and look forward to a great night’s sleep - it’s one of our top 5 iconic hero products and for a good reason!”

The benefits:

✓ Features the purest sleep-enhancing essential oils including English lavender, chamomile and patchouli

✓ These are complemented by other carefully selected natural essential oils, expertly blended to help you get a good night’s sleep

✓ Lasts up to 3 months

1 x Supersized travel size 50ml, RRP £13

Clare & Rebecca Hopkins, co-founders of Balance Me say:

“Our BHA Exfoliating Concentrate is such a brilliant product at gently exfoliating skin, without stripping it or making it feel dry - which a lot of exfoliators can do. It is a salicylic acid-rich concentrate, which works on the upper layers of the skin, encouraging dead skin cells to shed to reveal the healthier, more radiant layers underneath. It is calming and hydrating on the skin.”  

The benefits:

✓ Removes dead skin cells, and combats blemishes and blackheads

✓ Reveals brighter skin without irritation

✓ Contains calming, anti-inflammatory natural ingredients to work alongside the salicylic acid

1 x Travel size 10ml, RRP £28 

Michelle Feeney, founder of  Floral Street founder says: 

“Our award-winning Sunflower Pop is one of our best sellers and loved by so many! Just the thought of a sunflower can help lift your spirits and we’ve captured this happy feeling in our bright and expressive fragrance that can be your scented piece of fine art every single day!” 

The benefits:

✓ A perfume masterpiece with design and mood inspired by Van Gogh’s iconic sunflowers

✓ Sparks joy with the blend of fresh bergamot, vegan honey accord and a pop of Bellini accord.

✓  Features sustainably sourced ingredients and recyclable packaging

1 x Full size 100ml, RRP £10

Michele Scott-Lynch, founder of Bouclème says: 

“Most mainstream shampoos use strong detergents like sulphates that can leave hair feeling stripped and make curls frizzy. I wanted to create a shampoo that was effective at cleansing away sebum and product build up but gentle on both scalp and hair.”

The benefits:

✓ Aids with volume, scalp care and shine

✓ Gently removes dirt and build up without drying out curls 

✓ Leaves strands cleansed and hydrated without weighing them down

1 x Full size, RRP £12

Erin Graybill, founder of Niré Beauty says:

“Our team are passionate about creating beauty tools that will help our customers feel like the most beautiful version of themselves. The 2-in-1 versatility of this brush helps a light makeup user to brush their brows as well as fly-away hairs away from the face. It can also be used by a makeup lover to apply brow product, liner, eye shadow, spot concealing as well as lining lips!”

The benefits:

✓ Creates full and fluffy Insta-worthy eyebrows

✓ The synthetic LuxeBlend fibres closely imitate natural animal fibres while being cruelty free 

✓ The wooden brush handle is sustainably sourced

1 x Full size, RRP £15.50

Susan Gerrard, founder of Mii Cosmetics says:

“I wanted to create a ‘wow mascara’ that instantly made people feel good, giving super length and volume for a false lash effect. Feature Length Lash Lover is our number one best-selling mascara, so I wanted to share my secret with everybody. “

The benefits:

✓ Super lengthening and volumising

✓ Enriched with coconut oil and aloe vera

✓ Visible length after one stroke

✓ Easily buildable

1 x Travel size 10ml, RRP £4.75

Pauline Paterson, founder of Dr PawPaw says:

“This is a real treat for the lips and is one of my favourites. If you use the Overnight Lip Mask regularly it creates the perfect defined and plumped lip canvas to follow with application of our tinted balms.”

The benefits:

✓ Gives intense hydration and protection with rich natural ingredients

✓ Natural peptides plump up the lips and soften fine lines 

✓ Results can be seen from the first application, and increase the more times you use it

1 x Full size 150ml, RRP £7.50

Joanna Jensen, founder of Childs Farm says:

“I 100% recommend using the sleep massage lotion as an adult; not only does the cream become the most wonderfully luxurious oil once it comes into contact with warm skin, the fragrance and DreamScentz technology really does calm the mind before bedtime.”  

The benefits:

✓ Clinically proven to give 24-hour moisturisation, preventing dry, itchy skin which can interrupt restful sleep

✓ Rich in shea butter, this turns to a nourishing oil when massaged in, caring for delicate skin and boosting its barrier

✓ Patented DreamScentz technology prepares little ones for a settled night

1 x One face mask, RRP £5

Clare Anderson, founder of Sensory Retreats says:

“The Divine Glow face mask is designed to help boost your regular skincare routine, bringing the benefits of a professional spa experience into your home.”

The benefits:

✓ Helps to encourage increased blood flow and circulation

✓ Helps to promote a healthier, natural glow

1 x One eye mask, RRP £3.95

Clare Anderson, founder of Sensory Retreats says:

“From our best-selling range, Divine Eyes has been known to help alleviate various health and beauty concerns, including dry and tired eyes, headaches, insomnia and stress - plus, they can be used in conjunction with your favourite eye cream. to help tackle puffy eyes and fine lines.”

The benefits:

✓ Heats up to 35 degrees Celsius in as little as 30 seconds

✓ Safe to sleep in overnight and can even be used on children aged 5+, with supervision