This cute bear shaped massage bar intrigues me. *Honey Bear smells divine! I actually used him after my shower yesterday morning and my skin was nice and soft. Didn't feel greasy as I did expect that from a massage bar, but it felt lovely to use.
Not going to lie, when I saw this bath bomb called *Madame President, the first thing I thought of was the ball that is in Toy Story. But back to bomb, I'm not sure on the scent of it but I can't wait to see the colours it will make my bath water.
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There is no surprise that I wouldn't forget to add some Glossier products. I came home to the Solution Skin Protector that I ordered a few weeks ago and I am loving it. A full review will be coming very soon if you are interested. Another from Glossier is there Wowder Setting Powder that has been added in my make-up routine. I'm so impressed with it's staying power and it's ability to not making my skin look dull and flat.
For beauty, the Too Faced Hangover Primer has been a huge life saver over the cold frosty weather we have been having. This particularly hydrates my skin and stops my make-up from clinging to my dry patches on my skin. The Maybelline Gigi West Lash Sensational Mascara has been giving my eyes great definition and length to my lashes.
Lastly, I placed a cheeky Antropologie sale order and in the box contained this very cute coaster with a fawn on. This looks dreamy on my bookcase alongside my books.
Mask Up
Facial masks are one of my favourite ways to treat myself all year round, but in the Winter, face masks are a great way to hydrate your skin, whilst making it glow from the inside out. I have been obsessed with the Glossier Moon Mask as it adds a blast of hydration to my skin. I love to put either a thin to normal layer on and wear it to bed. I wake up feeling refreshed with soft, supple skin! You can get 10% off this by clicking onto this link.
Oil Up
Recently I have loved applying the Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Oil at the end of my skincare routine every night. I wake up and my skin is glowing! You can really see the difference when you first start using this product. I currently have the sample size but I may have to wait a while to purchase a full product as it is expensive...
Exfoliate & Exfoliate Again
One thing that I notice more of during the Winter seasons is the amount of dry patches on my skin, whether that can be on my face or on my body. A good exfoliator is necessary for smooth, glowing skin all year round. Liz Earle Cleanse And Polish, one of my favourite facial exfoliators is fab for smoothing the skin and making sure that my make-up goes which is important.
Highlight
I use highlighters to purely achieve a subtle glow to the skin rather than a face that resembles a disco ball. I have discovered that less is definitely more when it comes to highlighters or just products with 'glitter' in them. The Becca Champange Pop Highlighter adds a dreamy glow to the skin with a light sweep of a brush. If your skin is looking dull or is in need of a little pick me up, then this is the one for you. I apply this all over my face using my Spectrum A10 highlighter brush.
Glow Under Make-Up
Before I apply my foundation, I love to apply the NYX Born To Glow Illuminating Primer. I sometimes use this on it's own or on top of hydrating primer. It has a nice subtle glow that I am so into. It gives a healthy radiance to skin and makes non light coverage foundations look less dull.
The Benefit Boi-ing Strength Concealer and Airbrush Concealer have been my absolute faves to cover up redness and blemishes. Another fab discovery from Benefit is their Ka-Brow Eyebrow Cream which has made a huge difference to my brows.
From Urban Decay, I was lucky to receive my first eyeshadow palette for my birthday and it so happened to be the Naked 2 Basics Palette. I have been using this nearly everyday since I received it and get many compliments on my eye make-up because of it. The Kat Von D collection has to be my favourite by far but the one thing I use everyday in my make-up routine is the Brightening Powder. I currently only have the travel size version but will be picking up a bigger size very soon. Lastly, I am obsessed with the Eyeshadow Primer Potion, this is a dreamy product and makes my eye make-up last all day long.
I was lucky enough to receive the Ghost Fragrance 'Dream'* from the lovely PR team last year and ever since then, I have fallen in love with it. I love to spray a bit whenever it's a special occasion. Also, the bottle stands beautifully on the top of my jewellery box.
For skincare, I have been using the Alpha-H Liquid Rose Gold every night since I had the sample size. I will be doing a re-purchase very soon as I am running out.
Lips I have been obsessed with the Revlon Matte Lip Colours in 'Embrace' and 'Seduction'. These are amazing and have a great pigment to them.
Lastly for the cat eye flick, the Ted Baker Liquid Liner came in a gorgeous set I got for my birthday and I have been using it since. Very easy to use and leaves a natural looking flick on the eyes.
Crabtree & Evelyn London . Pomegrante & Argan Oil Collection . Body Wash & Hand Therapy * - The lovely PR team at Crabtree & Evelyn London kindly sent me some of their wonderful products to try as they have a new collection coming out soon. Out of all the other products and scents I decided to pick the Pomegrante & Argan oil range because I liked the idea that It leaves your skin nourished and because I love the smell of pomegrante so much. I have already used the hand therapy and the smell lingers on your skin which I love. Definitely a luxury skincare brand which would be perfect as a Christmas gift. I will go into more depth about these in a separate post once I have had more use out of them.
NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray - I was very intrigued when I saw this on the NYX counter, I had never heard of it, but It sounded like something I would really love. I have quite the oily t-zone and the only setting spray I have tried is the Urban Decay All Nighter which I will always talk about. I'll keep you updated on this one.
NYX Born To Glow . Illuminating Primer Base - I bought this as I heard that this is the dupe for MAC's Strobe Cream and for the price I paid I thought "it better be worth it". If you have tried this primer yourself, let me know.
Lush Bunny Moon Jelly Face Mask - While I was in Bath a couple of weeks ago I thought I would visit the Lush store and I came across these new jelly face masks. One that caught my eye was Bunny Moon (the name was just too cute not to refuse.) I'm so excited to give this a try one night as the smell and look of it makes me intrigued.
Nip + Fab Skin . Dragons Blood Fix Cleansing Pads - When I saw these on offer in Boots, I put them straight into my basket. I have heard so many great things about these pads especially from Millie Mackintosh who has raved about these. Once I have removed my make-up completely, I will use these pads to cleanse into my pores and hydrate my skin.
Have you tried any of these beauty finds?
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Before I apply my make-up I go on to using the Skin Kissed Serum* as a base primer. With a few drops it is designed to remove acne and help reduce signs of ageing. It has the ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, whilst hydrating and leaving your skin with a natural glow.
Firstly after a regular make-up day I would use my trusty Garnier Skin Active Micellar Cleansing Water to remove all my make-up and cleanse my skin also. Every morning and evening I would go over my face with the Clinique Clarifying Lotion which leaves my skin feeling super clean and looking fresh especially when I have blemishes.
After cleansing my skin in the evening I would go onto using the Alphah Liquid Rose Gold Edition. I had never heard about this product or brand before so when I received it in my Tili box last month I was really intrigued by the packaging and how it will work. It has been great for making my skin look more hydrated as it works over night.
I rarely tone my face but when I do I use Lush's Eau Roma Water and I just love this. It's my 5th bottle now, it's refreshing on my skin and doesn't leave my skin feeling tight which most other toner waters do to my skin.
After all the cleansing and treatments I would then go onto my moisturiser which is the Clinique Ant-Blemish Solutions Clearing Moisturiser. This moisturiser has a great texture to the cream when applied as it turns into a gel when massaged into. It's light and not greasy!
Lastly I would apply my Simple Kind To Eyes Soothing Eye Balm which I have always had. It brightens your eyes especially after using it the night before and I wake up as it gets rid of the puffiness. I pop this balm onto my eye lids and underneath.
What's included in your skincare routine?
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I had a lil trip to Lush not so long ago and I was so happy to see all the new Spring collection. When I looked upon my Lush collection in my bedroom, I noticed that had a sad looking sparkly pumpkin from October time and half of my comforter bubble bar. So, when I went into Lush I knew it was for a reason...to get some new bits! I went with two old favourites so they made an appearance in my basket.
Lemony Flutter - If you want something that smells like Spring in a pot, you need this. As soon as I smelt this in the shop it reminded me of a lemon curd. To be honest here, my cuticles aren't in the best condition so when I saw this I just had to get it. You only need a small amount of this to smooth over any dry patches on your fingers and it leaves them feeling soft. I have to say, since using this my cuticles are looking decent.
Sex Bomb - An old favourite of mine and one I think everybody loves is this bath bomb. The design itself reminds me of Spring and along with the scent of jasmine. This is a perfect pick me up after a stressful day.
Ups-A-Daisy - This one was part of the mothers day collection but it is still online to get hold of! I am in love with this bath bomb. The design and scent is just beautiful. I can already imagine how this will look when it is fizzing in my bath but I am too scared to use it as it is so pretty!
Which Came First? - If you love the smell of grapefruit like me, then you need to get hold of this bath bomb. A lovely girl in the shop said that you can use this one many times just by breaking it up if I really wanted to which I didn't know.
Twilight - Personal favourite and one I will always pick up again and again is this bath bomb. This is the perfect treat for bed time when you just want to relax and settle in a shimmering deep purple bath. Trust me, if you have not picked this up before you really do need to.
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Today I thought that I would share with you my heavenly skin care from Lush. Now I call them heavenly because they truly are. I only started buying these treats a couple of months ago as I always just bought the bath bombs until I was convinced one day when I was in the Birmingham store. My collection has grown since then, so here I am to share with you my favourites...
Cup O' Coffee Face & Body Mask - As soon as you open this tub you are hit with the incredible scent of coffee. I have already nearly used all of this up and I love it. My skin loves it and I should think so as I apply a good helping , leave it on for 5 minutes and then apply a little warm water, and gently scrub to remove it. It wakes up my skin which is bloomin' marvellous!
D'Fluff Strawberry Shaving Soap - Now this one is fairly new to my collection. As I was making an online order I came across this and I just couldn't resist. I think I'm very new to the party but I never knew Lush did shaving soaps. This is just as pink and fluffy as you'd expect. It feels like some sort of foam and is scented with strawberry and vanilla. I tried this out the first time the other day on my legs and it really works like a treat. My legs felt so soft and smelt lovely afterwards. If you're looking to invest in a new hair removal treatment, I would definitely get this one!
Salted Coconut Hand Scrub - When the cold days hit us in the UK, I wanted to get myself a really good hand cream/scrub so I went to trusty Lush for help. I came across this tub and I was hooked instantly. I take a small scoop of this and massage it onto my dry hands. Add a little water and then rinse to cleanse. It contains coconut oil, sea salt, aragan oil and lemon which leaves hands so so soft and hydrated. This is a cold weather saviour.
Snow Fairy Body Conditioner - Same as Sleepy this one is also not available in store or online, but I just needed to share this one with you. My showers have become such a treat lately with this product. Whilst I'm in the shower I simply slather this cream all over my skin, rinse and then pat dry to allow the conditioning, and oils to sink in. You smell of a sweet scent that lingers on for hours.
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Whilst I was in Brighton the other day I decided to go into the one shop that excites me, Lush. I saw all the Christmas goodies and I just found myself screaming inside with joy. I did stop myself from picking up a bottle of the Snow Fairy shower gel as I already have 3 bottles from last years trip. But here are my Lush Christmas picks this year...
So White Bath Bomb - "Crisp apple-scented waters, as pure as the driven snow, fizz and foam, while bergamot oil and rose absolute restore peace and calm." Now doesn't that just sound AMAZING. I really cannot wait to use this as a pick me up on a cold Novembers day.
Peeping Santa Bubble Bar - I love the bubble bars from Lush and I just had to pick up this one up again because It gives you so many bubbles and it smells SO good.
Christmas Penguin Bubble Bar - This is a super cute bubble bar but oh so fragile! One of the staff in Lush said that this paried with Shoot For The Stars will make your bath look incredible. Sadly it wasn't in the Brighton store so I may have to go out and pick it up to try them both together.
Never Mind The Ballistics - Oh my this just smells incredible. The lime and sweet wild orange oils are fresh and peachy on the nose, really shakes up your mood. Could you imagine the colours that would come out in your bath? I think this could be Instagram worthy.
Snow Fairy Body Conditioner - I couldn't just walk away from the skin treats. I have already used some of this this morning and it is so simple to use. Slather this over your skin whilst you are in the shower, rinse and then pat dry yourself and allow the oils to sink in. Your skin will smell of candy/sweets that lingers for hours.
Sleepy Body Lotion - Another skin saviour I couldn't leave behind is this twilight scented, lavender cream which contains skin softening oats and coco butter. No lie, if you use this before you go to sleep, it really helps you drift off. There's something truly magical about this stuff...may have to pick up a bigger pot!
What is your favourite from this years range?
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Last weekend I finally popped into Lush to pick up a few pieces from their new Halloween Collection. They had a lot of the Christmas Collection also, but I was drawn to the cute pumpkins and pretty leaves. My bedroom and bathroom has already been filled with incredible scents, so so happy with my purchases.
Sparkly Pumpkin Bubble Bar - A purchase I had to make again as I picked up a few of these last year is the sparkly pumpkin. I adore the scent of this little cutie - citrus and cinnamon. The fragrance lingers onto your skin and creates so many bubbles which I love coming from a bubble bar!
Rose Jam Shower Gel - Although this is from the Christmas range, I couldn't just not pick up a small bottle of Rose Jam as it is my all time favourite. Vanilla infusion combined with cleansing Sicilian lemon oil and fresh berry juice, it is one to lather up in the shower because it is gorgeous.
Ruby Red Slippers Bubble Bar - How lovely is this bubble bar? Another one for Christmas this year and I am in love. I have to say, this smells IN-CRED-IBLE. The spicy, floral fragrance will just relax you while you click your heels together in the bath.
Autumn Leaf Bath Bomb - This scent is ideal for Autumn with Japanese maple, soothing sandalwood oil and uplifting bergamot and neroil, It's the perfect morning bath treat. I saw a demo of this one in store and it creates lovely reds and orange clouds as it fizzes away.
Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb - One bath bomb that they have improved and changed is Shoot For The Stars. I saw one of the girls in the store do a demo of this and I was hooked instantly. It looks incredible to watch especially while you're in the bath, watching the water turn into a starry night sky.
Monsters Ball Bath Bomb - I thought this one would be a fun bath treat to have judging by the colours. I can't really describe the scent but It is really uplifting so I could imagine using this on the cooler days.
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I am so happy that A/W styles have now popped into the stores, so of course I went a bit crazy. But I am very happy with what I have got. Primark and New Look have so many lovely pieces in right now and it was very hard to leave some behind in the store but I will most likely go back again to purchase them. For now these are some of the bits that I have got.
Primark had SO much a/w stuff that I just couldn't control myself. I decided to pick up a cute burgundy pinafore/dungaree dress because I have been wanting one for so long! For £12 I couldn't resist and it goes with everything. I am already wanting to wear it out but it is far too warm to yet. Next to that I saw a cute black/grey denim jacket for £12 also. Denim jackets were never my 'thing' fashion wise, I always thought they were uncomfortable to wear and just never found the right one. This one from Primark is perfect, it's short and the sleeves roll up perfectly.
As I was looking around I came across two pretty blouses. £10 each I couldn't resist especially because of how pretty they both looked. They have these cute ruffles at the front which adds a little bit of detailing to give it that sort of vintage look which I like.
New Look had a lovely range of autumn items but I just couldn't bring myself to spend so much money in there, so I just went for one thing and it was this lovely leopard print funnel neck top. I was debating whether to get the top or the skirt, but I just loved the top more. It has a cut out at the back which shows a bit of skin.
Lastly I picked up a soon to be favourite of mine which is the cup o' coffee face and body mask. I have been wanting to give this a try for so long and now I finally have it. One of the girls in Lush said that this a perfect wake me up for the mornings especially for your skin. All you do is smooth it over your face and body, leave it for 10 - 15 minutes and then rinse it all off in the shower. The smell is just strong and dark, I love it already.
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I had a little splurge into Boots in store and online, I thought I would share with you what I have bought. Most of these are very new to me so I can't wait to try them! Let me know if you have tried any of these products and give me your opinion.
Simple Kind To Skin Micellar Cleansing Water 400ml / £4.00 (on offer) - Simple has always been a skin care brand that I have adored ever since I was a teenager and was going through the break outs. Now I still do but Simple always help! I decided to pick up their new micellar cleansing water as I was running out of my Bioderma anyway and because it was on a special offer. I have already tried this out and it removes my make-up perfectly well and quickly, and it leaves my skin feeling fresh and clean.
Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Cleansing Oil / £4.50 (on offer) - Another Simple product that I decided to pick up was their cleansing oil which I also think is brand new. This came with my order yesterday so I am yet to try it out yet.
L'oreal Paris Nude Cushion Foundation / £14.99 - A product I am not so sure about yet is this cushion foundation by l'oreal. I have heard a lot of good things about this, but to me it doesn't do a lot. It is said to give great coverage to your face when for me, it doesn't do that. I find the sponge very awkward to use and for the price I paid I am disappointed.
Sleek Make-Up Creme To Powder Blush In 'French Rose' / £5.99 - Sleek do some beautiful blushes and they have some lovely blush palettes. Their powder products are really great. So I would definitely recommend checking out their creme to powder blushes.
NYX High Definition Blusher In 'Rose Gold' / £5.50 - I love this blusher, it is bloody gorgeous as are all the other colours they have. But I had to pick up Rose Gold because I was interested in what it would look like on my face. It blends in so well and I think this could be the perfect blusher for Autumn.
NYX Micro Brow Pencil In 'Chocolate' / £7.00 - I usually go for Soap & Glory's Brow Archery and this NYX one is a good dupe for that especially at £7! It blends in so well and it looks natural which I like my brows to look like anyway.
Barry M Nail Polish Limited Edition 'Golden Sands' & 'Beach Keen' - How beautiful are these? I am in love with these colours. Boots are seeing these limited time only so If you want to pick them up, I suggest you do. I painted my nails last night using Golden Sands and I am loving how gorgeous it looks. Also Barry M Nails are just the best!
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Everyone must know about Pokemon Go by now surely, right? Well I am obsessed! I think it is great as it is getting all ages out and about, socialising (as long as people stay safe) and getting some exercise. I have now enjoyed walking to work everyday and not getting the bus as I just catch Pokemon's along the way. I have caught so many favourites at the moment but I am currently waiting on my Pikachu and when I do it will be the best day ever. You can download the app on an Android phone.
Shower time has been a big thing for me especially as the hot summer days and nights have approached us. I think I have talked about Imperial Leathers shower gels before but I have been loving two of their newish products recently. For £1 a bottle you can't go wrong! The first one being Ylang Ylang Juniper this is just summer in a bottle, it smells incredible. The second one is Fruit Salad which is very sweet and is actually my top favourite right now.
Also in my shower I have a facial wash that all the time and that is Simple's Kind To Skin Moisturising Facial Wash. Ever since I started using this again my skin has cleared up from blemishes and spots. When you apply it with water it buffs into your skin and makes it super soft. It's great if you have sensitive skin like myself.
Fragrances is a must for the summer time, just a little spray goes a long way throughout your day. I have been loving Zoella's Sweet Inspirations Body Mist. I have done a full review on this product which you can see here. The compliments I have been getting from friends and family when I wear this fragrance is incredible. It is the perfect scent for this summer. Lastly I have been adoring Bronnley's Zealous Flower again. It smells of pear and mandarin which is also perfect for the summer.
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Is it not scaring anybody else how fast this year is going? I've never known a year to go so quick. So here I am today to tell you what I have been loving all of May...
Primark Heart Pizza Tee (Similar Here) - Primark are killing it this Summer especially with these t-shirts. I picked up this gem for £5 (I think it was) which has a heart with the word "pizza" inside it. I bloomin' love pizza so this tee was perfect for me. I also picked up a taco one which is currently my most worn t-shirt. If you're ever in Primark, I suggest you pick up a few of these before they disappear.
Revlon Dramatic Definition Mascara - A mascara I have added in my make-up routine is this mascara from Revlon that I got in one of my recent Glossy Boxes. This mascara is great for length, you also get zero clumps which is a bonus for me as I have had mascara's in the past that have done that to me. I will probably repurchase this!
Essie Nail Polish In "Sunshine State Of Mind" - Onto a nail polish that I did include in recent post about my recent buys is this one from Essie. I haven't stopped coating this on my nails, it is my Summer nail colour. I would recommend you pick this one up if you're ever in Boots.
Lush Eau Roma Toner Water - I was looking in my 'beauty drawer' one day and I came across my bottle of the Eau Roma Toner Water from Lush, so I started using it again and now I am in love with it again. This has made my skin happier again and luckily It was still a full bottle so I still have a lot more use out of it.
MAC Matte Lipstick In "Please Me" - I made a little MAC purchase and one of them included this matte lipstick in 'please me' which is a rosy tinted pink colour. For those looking for a great everyday pink that's not too bright and attention-seeking but still vibrant and face-brightening, please me is a winner.
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