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n 2009, I visited Greenwich market in London and met a lady selling pure Shea Butter from Ghana. I bought a pot of this natural butter and was amazed at how clean and fresh it smelled. It had a fantastic effect on my excruciatingly dry skin. This led me to study herbalism and aromatherapy, spending every spare minute learning about making creams, soaps and skincare products. I then paired this knowledge of natural ingredients with a Diploma in Cosmetic Science from the Society of Cosmetic Scientists.
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hen using our products, many women say they receive compliments on how fresh and glowing their skin looks. That for me is the key driving force behind the company, enabling women to achieve healthy glowing skin, using natural products that make them feel great. I chose not to include artificial fragrances as these are empty chemicals that can cause skin irritation. Instead, each product contains a blend of essential oils that not only delivers skin benefits, but wonderful, uplifting aromas that help to give a feeling of wellbeing.
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What ’s in a name?
he name of the company is inspired by the poem ‘The Eve of St. Agnes’ by John Keats; one of England’s finest Romantic poets.
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eats based his poem on the superstitions surrounding certain rites that were performed on the Eve of St. Agnes (20th January) by young maidens, who, by performing these rituals, were promised a glimpse of their future husband in their dreams!
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t. Agnes is the Patron Saint of purity and virginity, the inspiration behind our natural formulas. In the poem it refers to many instances of stimulating the senses to create sensual imagery which we try to reflect in our products. We aim to appeal to all of the senses with the appearance of the packaging, the exotic aromas of the essential oils and the feel of the products on the skin. “They told her how, upon St. Agnes’ Eve, Young virgins might have visions of delight, And soft adorings from their loves receive Upon the honey’d middle of the night,”
Customer Testimonials
“The Eve of St Agnes cleanser is just wonderful, I love that it’s a cream and mostly that it can be used on the eyes - what’s more it smells divine too.” Judy Naaké St. Tropez Fake Tan Entrepreneur. “I just wanted to say, thank you so much for the lovely products you sent me, I used them straight away and I have to say my skin feels and looks lovely! The cleanser is to die for and it smells delicious! Loving the exfoliator and hydration cream too!” Harriet Coleman, Model, London. “I have a post facial glow after using the beautiful Eve of St. Agnes products. I love these products!” Charlotte Quita Jones, British Actress and model. “I have the worst combination of skin. It is super dry and flaky, ridiculously sensitive and prone to awful flare-ups. I have probably tried most cleansers and moisturisers on the market, with no success. Until now. The nourishing cleansing cream smells like heaven, doesn’t irritate my skin, takes every scrap of make-up off first go, and leaves my skin feeling soft, rather than stripped. “While the facial silk smells like a Sicilian orange grove, a little goes a long way and my skin practically sighs with gratitude. Seriously, I have never been able to use fragranced products before, because my skin is just too sensitive, but these deliciously scented creams don’t annoy it in the least. My problem skin is massively improved, less dry, less break-outs, more even, and I actually look forward to taking my make-up off at night because the pair are such a joy to use. Huge fan. I’ve been telling all my friends.” Catherine Gray, London
“I have incredibly sensitive skin which occasionally breaks out into a rosacea rash if it doesn’t like a product. This cleanser works brilliantly and leaves my skin feeling soft and moisturised, with no rosacea reaction. I’ll definitely be using it again.” H Fawbert. “I suffer from extremely sensitive skin and tried this cleanser during a particularly sensitive phase. The added comfort knowing that my product uses natural ingredients, so won’t aggravate my delicate skin, which is more than can be said of many of the luxury brands out there. Fantastic product – would definitely recommend.” J Oldham “As for smaller brands, Eve of St Agnes smells and feels amazing for an organic product range! Ones to watch as they grow their product ranges and get more and more customers onboard.” Alice Rock, Beauty Brand Manager - Google UK. “Lovely gentle pump action delivers just the right amount. The texture is so light & smooth, just perfect. The light orange fragrence is just glorious - totally natural & light. With full make-up & a lot of mascara etc I massaged it in & then tissued off & then put more on, another massage & hot clothed it off & my skin was baby clean & fresh. So easy! My skin felt perfectly clean & there was no dryness or tightness. Amazing. I had never used a hot cloth cleanser before & now I am a convert. I will never use anything else again because I honestly did not realise that the quality of the cleanser could make such a difference to my skin. The pump package delivers the perfect amount so easily with no mess. You need to use very little for perfect results. First thing in the morning it is the perfect way to wake your skin & your senses up. Absolutely adore this!” Beauty Bible Testing Panel.
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92-99% of ingredients from natural origin.
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Especially effective for normal, dry and mature skin types.
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Each product contains a high volume of natural, skin nourishing oils such as Rosehip, Meadowfoam, Thistle, Macadamia and Jojoba. Amazing skin feel, non-greasy and highly moisturising, due to the oil in water formulation.
• Very appealing natural fragrances – these syntheticfree perfumes are formulated using the highest quality blend of exotic essential oils, such as Frangipani, Champaca, Sweet orange and Bergamot. •
Made in Derbyshire, Great Britain.
• Beautifully packaged, offering a luxurious experience for those with dry, mature and sensitive skin types.
Award winning skincare
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ur products have performed exceptionally well in recent Free From Skincare Awards. Our Nourishing Hot Cloth Cleanser won Gold at the 2013 Free From Skincare Awards due to its’ intoxicating fragrance, its’ ability to remove even stubborn eye makeup and the way it leaves even the driest skin feeling super-soft. It was also awarded runner up in the best product across all categories in the 2013 Free From Skincare Awards.
In 2014, our Hydrating Body Silk was a Silver award winner. The Beauty Bible judges loved our cream because of the “Wonderful, creamy texture, which melted onto skin, no stickiness, very feminine, floral fragrance, loved everything about this body cream.”
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ur award winning hot cloth cleanser is fast becoming our Hero product. This Nourishing Cleansing Cream gently cleanses the skin and removes all eye make-up. Perfect for all skintypes, including sensitive skin. Available in 200ml and 100ml sizes.
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his gentle, Bamboo Exfoliating Polish is an extremely effective facial exfoliator to leave your skin feeling super smooth and soft. This natural exfoliator is free from harsh chemicals and synthetic fragrances.
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he tiny bamboo particles gently slough away dead skin cells and help to unblock pores. It contains Rosehip Oil and Shea Butter to ensure even the most sensitive skins are cared for and left glowing. Available in 50ml and 15ml sizes.
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oved by our customers this Facial Silk not only provides outstanding moisturising action, it smells heavenly due to the infusion of Frangipani and Champaca oils. Hyaluronic acid and Spilanthes acmella extract help to fight wrinkles, while the Macadamia nut and Jojoba oils ensure hydration levels are kept to a maximum.
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or dry, sensitive, combination and normal skin. Available in 50ml and 15ml sizes.
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ur award winning Body Cream loved by our customers because of its deep, moisturising properties and its ability to leave skin feeling amazingly soft and smooth, without leaving a greasy feeling.
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elicately fragranced with a blend of pure essential oils of Rose, Geranium, Sweet orange and Bergamot. Available in 200ml jar.
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esty and zingy, our deliciously fragranced, gentle hand soap contains the perfect blend of Lavender and Lime essential oils, leaving a fresh, clean fragrance.
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LS and harsh detergent free, our soap is made with sunflower and coconut oils, to ensure a gentle cleanse. 250ml pump bottle.
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his divinely scented bubble bath Contains a delightful blend of refreshing Grapefruit, Bergamot, Neroli, Lime and Sweet orange.
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he ultra-gentle, SLS free formula means that even those with the most sensitive skin types can indulge in a truly pampering experience. 250ml
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sensual blend of Bergamot, Lime, Grapefruit, Orange and Neroli combine to give this gentle Shower Gel an irresistible fragrance.
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LS and harsh detergent free, this Shower Gel is suitable for even sensitive skins, so you can relax knowing that your skin is being cared for while you pamper yourself! 250ml
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imalayan salt gives extra detoxifying properties to this luxurious, spa grade exfoliating polish. onoi de Tahiti oil gives a beautifully exotic fragrance, combined with the skin benefits of Grapefruit and Bergamot oils.
he coconut oil nourishes and softens the skin, leaving it incredibly smooth and delicately fragranced. 200ml
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ur soothing, 100% natural lip balms are made from nourishing Cocoa butter, Coconut oil and Shea butter to ensure that lips are protected, moisturised and left feeling exceptionally soft and smooth.
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vailable in two delicious flavours, Cherry or Rose. 15ml glass jar.
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ur beautifully fragranced, 100% natural Soy wax candles have a burn time of approximately 40 hours.
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n uplifting blend of pure ginger, grapefruit and geranium essential oils will leave a beautiful, non-toxic fragrance in the home. 30cl.
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beautiful addition to our range, these new oilcloth toiletry bags feature our unique Eve of St. Agnes design.
he 100% cotton twill is printed in England and the bags are proudly made in England. The bag is lined with a durable, waterproof lining. Large enough to hold all of our skincare range, these bags are a travel must-have!
Future Products
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his summer sees the launch of our new Micellar Water, a 3 in 1 eye make-up remover, cleanser and toner made with skin refreshing and soothing plant extracts.
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ucumber cools the skin, while refreshing lemon balm water gently tones. The balancing effects of geranium water make this soothing cleansing water ideal for all skin types.
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ur unique formula will remove all traces of eye makeup with ease, effortlessly delivering all that you need from your cleansing and toning routine. The uplifting aromas of bergamot and orange make this product a true delight to use.
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lso in development are our new anti-ageing eye cream and night creams that complement our Hydrating Facial Silk.
acked with anti-ageing ingredients such as Co-enzyme Q10, Hyaluronic acid and antioxidant plant extracts, our anti-ageing range will deliver exceptional moisturising results, while ensuring the skin is protected from future environmental damage.