Elsie Boat

Hi, I’m Elsie, editor of Life and Soul Lifestyle. I’m a lifestyle journalist and copywriter and have been writing about beauty and lifestyle for 10+ years.

Acqua di Parma adds Peonia Nobile to the Le Nobili collection

Earlier this summer, Italian lifestyle and fashion company Acqua di Parma unveiled the Peonia Nobile an addition to the Le Nobili collection, a feminine fragrances dedicated to precious flowers: iris, magnolia, jasmine and rose. The Peonia Nobile is inspired by the long-awaited bloom of a peony blossom, with a blend of delicate and lively notes, instantly enticing, suggesting the self-repeating …

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Review: Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil

  The team at Dermalogica have been very busy this year, releasing product after product which is good news for us as consumers. The brand just released another new product- Phyto replenish Oil, a treatment oil to starve off ageing and make the skin dewy and glowy all day long. The new Phyto Replenish Oil is a feather-light facial oil …

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Veet Sensitive Precision™ Beauty Styler

I’ve had Veet Sensitive Precision™ Beauty Styler, a battery operated grooming gadget for a few weeks now and I’m really loving it. I’ve been using it for shaping my eyebrows. I hate threading, I find it too painful so this Veet Sensitive Precision Beauty Styler is a God send. It’s gentle and easy to use for hair trimming and shaping. …

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Recipe: Parmigiano Reggiano and Rosemary Potato Wedges

A Parmigiano Reggiano side dish you can’t say no to! Serves 4 3 large potatoes 2 tbsp oil 2.5 tbsp chopped rosemary 70g grated Parmigiano Reggiano Black pepper Method Preheat oven to 200oC. Slice potatoes into wedges and toss in oil. Mix together rosemary, Parmigiano Reggiano a good pinch of black pepper and add to the potatoes, mixing to give …

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Foundation shopping just got a lot easier with new beauty app – Slapp!

Pay attention beauty addicts, personalised foundation shopping just became a reality. True the concept is not a new one but the execution is. Say hello to Slapp, a new beauty app that matches users to the right foundations, concealers and tint for their skin tone and allows them to buy immediately in app, in the comfort of their own homes. …

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Homedics MySpa Facial Cleansing Brush

This week, I’ve been trying out the Homedics MySpa Facial Cleansing Brush. I know the Facial Cleansing Brush has been around for a few years now but it’s my first time using one so I’m super excited. It’s super easy to set up and use. The box comes with one removable brush head, a set of AA batteries to get …

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Celebrity Hairdresser Andrew Barton unveils Vita – Revive for mature hair

  Celebrity Hairdresser Andrew Barton is back with his newly launched Vita – Revive, an age – defying collection for ultra – smooth, shine enhancing younger looking results. In other words, the collection is nurturing with low heat but still produces stylish and fierce looks. It’s no secret that as we grow older our hair gets thinner and more vulnerable …

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Godiva celebrate 90 years of Chocolate excellence

Godiva Chocolate Boutiques is 90 years old this year. A few weeks ago they kicked off a year of celebration with a drinks reception at the Ham Yard hotel in London where they announced a number of celebration chocolates coming out throughout the year. Here’s a limited edition Anniversary Collection Truffles available in stores now.. Created by Godiva’s Chef Chocolatier, …

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Simple Vanilla and Coconut Overnight Oats #ReadyWhenYouWake

It’s been a while since I posted a recipe so buckle up, I have a great one for you. Quaker oats recently joined forces with Ella Woodward of Deliciously Ella fame to come up with three new overnight oats recipes that are not just delicious, they’re also easy to make and super healthy. And I was one of the lucky …

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Simple Skincare introduce three new cleansing products

A couple of weeks ago, Simple skincare unveiled three new cleansing products hitting stores immediately. The launch was an interactive one so we could understand the science and logic behind each product which I thought was an excellent idea. The products were displayed across three floors where each product was demonstrated and we got a chance to play around with it …

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