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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As soon as I heard that Glossier was coming to the UK, I was so excited as I had always wanted to try this brand ever since I watched Anna The Edit do a Youtube video haul of the brand. It all sounded like the sort skincare / make-up brand that I would continue to buy, I had this exact expression when I opened my parcel. When I unboxed my Glossier goodies, I couldn't believe how much effort had gone into just putting it all together in the box. So, today I thought I would share with you what I got...
Firstly I went for the Glossier Phase One Set where you get three skincare items. I picked out the Priming Moisturiser up first from the box. I honestly never prime my skin before applying my make-up as I haven't found anything that works for my dehydrated skin, that was until I applied this to my skin. My skin looks so much better since using this and makes my foundation last so much longer.
Also in the Phase One Set, I got the Milky Jelly Cleanser, a purchase I knew I wanted to make as I heard so many good things about it. I tried this out when I was removing my make-up and it makes my skin feel super clean afterwards. Once I've given it more of my time, I will let you know my results.
Lastly in the set you get one of the Balm Dot Com, I decided to go for Birthday as I loved the packaging so much and it sounded amazing. The balms have added shimmers and I love how this makes my lips look healthier and gives them a lovely natural colour. Also, it smells of birthday cake!
In another set I picked up the Halosope Quartz Face Highlighter. This gives you that natural looking glow, that it very dreamy. I'm looking forward to adding this in my beauty routine.
Lastly, I picked up the Boy Brow, which I got in the shade brown. I was put off at first by how runny and gloopy it is, that was until It dried onto my brows and I was impressed. I only use a tiny bit in the inner corners of my brows to give them that fuller and thicker look.
When I was younger, I always remember my mum having the Ghost perfumes on her dressing table and as I went into my teen years they ended up being the first fragrance I ever tried. So, when the team at Ghost contacted me I was very excited about trying out their brand new fragrance! I may have to hide this one from my mum this time round...
Ghost Dream* is aimed at captivating young women who embrace girl power and independence. Malaika Firth is the face of the fragrance, she is an absolute beauty and when you see the poster it really pulls you in to wanting more about Dream.
What caught my eye first was the amazing bottle. Reminded me of a crystal effect and when It stands on your dressing table it looks even more stunning. This is one of the prettiest bottles in the whole Ghost family I have to say.
The notes in the fragrance are:
Top Notes: Rose Essential, Aquaflora.
Middle Notes: Violet, Heliotrope, Moroccan Orange Flower, Egyptian Jasmine.
Base Notes: Ambroxan, Musks, Patchouli.
It's a very unique fragrance - when I first smelt it, I felt like I had never smelt anything like it before which I love as when you get some perfumes they all seem to either look the same or smell the same. Just like the other Ghost perfumes, you only need a spritz or two and it will last you for a whole day. I love a strong fragrance but Dream has the perfect amount of scents which won't be too overpowering for you if you just like a light scent.
Retailing at £27 for 30ml, £38 for 50ml & £48 for 100ml.
What do you think of Dream?
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On a gloomy Friday I received an email from an email from falseeyelashes.co.uk asking me to review a few pairs from the Rosie Bea range on their website. I was beyond excited as I was actually looking to buy some lashes for a night out I have coming up.
I decided to go for 'Kitty'* and 'Fling'* as they didn't look too intense. I like my false lashes to be quite shorter but still give me that volume to my eyes.
First thing I have to say is how bloomin' adorable is the packaging?! But onto what I thought of these lashes on my eyes...
Kitty is a fair short length lash that deepens in tone towards the outer corner of the eye that blends beautifully with the natural lashes. I loved the overall look of these lashes can't wait to see how they look with a more smokey eye and liquid liner. I hardly noticed I was wearing them as they are so lightweight.
I feel that Fling would be the perfect fake eyelashes to start off with first as it's soft, fluttery and has a wispy design that features a winged look but still natural. If you are like me and are not too keen on the overly dramatic nor obvious fake eyelashes then this pair is for you.
Falseeyelashes.co.uk stock over 1,000 affordable lash brands including: House of Lashes, Esqido and Red Cherry. The prices are much more affordable compared to the drugstore shops. As a bonus they offer 10% off your first order!
What are your favourite lashes?
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Today I am bringing you something a little bit different to what I would normally blog about. I am really interested in accessories at the moment and one type of accessory I have frankly never owned is a watch. A reason for that is that I have never found the right one for me as I can be very picky. Now, when the lovely people over at JORD got in touch with me and asked if I would be interested in trying out one of their watches*, I was so excited as I loved the look of the collection they had on their website. If you carry on reading you can see how you could win a $100 code to use on a new JORD watch for yourself.
I was spoiled for choice which watch to pick but I decided to go for this gorgeous one from their Reece series in the Golden Camphor and Khaki*. The look and finish of this watch is just delightful. I can never tell it is there on my wrist because it feels so light and is so comfortable to wear all day long. You can tell how much work has gone into making these watches as it is beautifully hand crafted and looks natural. It is the perfect fashion accessory, imagine all the compliments I get on it asking where they can get one themselves and just how great it looks. The wooden box it arrives in took my breath away. Inside along with the watch you get a cloth to keep your watch in tact which is great. Along with a spray. You could say it's just the perfect watch! You can take a look at their watch collection here.
Myself and JORD are hosting a little giveaway where you can win a $100 code to use to get a wooden watch of your own. All you have to do is click here and enter your name and e-mail address. You will then be entered into a prize draw! And just by entering you get a $25 code off a wooden watch (excluding the winner). The giveaway is live now and will end on Tuesday 28/02/2017. Good luck to you if you enter! I would like to say a massive thank you to Bill over at JORD for getting in touch with me and sending me this lovely watch. I feel so spoiled!
What do you think of JORD Watches?
I came home to a lovely delivery the other day from Glossy Box. I was looking forward to seeing what I got in this months box and I got to say, it is my favourite so far! I am excited to use all of these beauty bits.
Carry on reading below to see what I got...
- Leighton Denny Expert Nails (Miracle Mist) / If you are like me and hate waiting for your nails to dry, then this could be for you. Although I am currently using my Seche Vite top coat on my nails which makes them dry faster, I wouldn't mind giving this spray a try.
- The Body Shop (Oils Of Life Facial Oil) / When I've been to The Body Shop, I have seen this product but just never thought to try it and now I can. My complexion needs to be revived and this product is suppose to do just that. If I do end up loving it then I will have to buy the full size.
- Next (Make Me Beautiful Eye Blue Quad) / I sadly can't find this online but I have linked you to where they sell other eyeshadow palettes. I was quite taken back when I saw this palette in the box. I have never worn blue eyeshadow EVER just because the thought puts me off. Although I have seen many lovely blue make-up looks so it can't hurt to try.
- Studio 10 (Brow Lift Perfecting Liner) / Honestly when it comes to brows I use my trusty Benefit Brow Zing because I find it so much easier to do my brows without using a pencil. So maybe this one will go to a friend who uses brow pencil.
- STYLondon (Temporary ''Henna Tattoos") / Now this will be passed on to somebody in my family who loves this sort of thing. It's a great idea because of all the Summer festivals coming along but sadly I don't think I will be using this.
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Sometime last month I won a competition on Twitter with Bronnley England. I won their *30ml Zealous Flower* perfume and the *Eclectic Elements Collection*. Truthfully I had not heard of this brand before and now I wonder why it has taken me so long. If you're like me and have a soft spot for men's scents, then the Zealous Flower will be right up your street. Pink pepper, Amber, Pear, Jasmine and Mandarin dominate this perfume. It is all clean and fresh onto the skin. It might sound a tad mad but when I smell this fragrance, I could imagine a lady like Cara Delevingne to wear this scent.
The Eclectic Elements Collection box is just stunning. When I opened it I gasped as it really caught my attention. All I wanted to do was spray every scent onto my body. I don't have a favourite just yet but I do love them all. The scents include (From L-R) Zealous Flower (a small travel sized bottle of the 30ml) Wild Green, Crimson Cloud, Exotic Embers, Citrine Lagoon and Cosmic Bloom. They all sound amazing right? If only smell vision existed because I would let you all smell the scents.
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I just came home from a couple of days in Stoke with my boyfriend Sean. And what do I come home to? My March Glossy Box. I have got to say, I love this months box not just because it features something rose gold (I'm spoiling you already) but some other products that I can't wait to try. This month is all about glowing complexion so highlighting, hydrating and protection. This is right up my street!
Carry on reading below if you would like to see what I got...
- So Susan Light Diffuser / I loved the look of the packaging straight away. Firstly on the back it states that it is "Cruelty-Free" which is good. I have been contouring and highlighting recently so this could be a new addition to my make-up routine.
- Luxie Rose Gold Large Angled Face Brush / So remember when I mentioned something rose gold...well this is it. What a beauty. I'm so in love with this brush already that I am so scared to use it. It feels super soft! I figure it could be a great brush for highlighting as it looks easy to sweep along your cheekbones, down your nose and along the jawline for that beautiful finish.
- Olay Regenerist Luminous Skin Prone Perfecting Cream / What a cute little sample mini. Recently my skin has looked so dull and dark and this cream is told to hydrate, exfoliate and smooth the skin to leave it looking healthy and glowing. I think I will use it morning and night. Will let you know how I get on with this.
- Hey Honey Good Morning Honey Silk Facial Serum / Another great little sample is this one by Hey Honey. Of course it smells like honey and I can't to make my skin smell so great. It is told to protect your skin, leaving you with a glowing complexion day after day...well I sure need it.
- 417 Vitamin Mineral Shampoo And Conditioner / A shampoo AND conditioner, very spoiled. Now when it comes to my hair it isn't in the greatest condition so using these could help that as it states "ensure your hair is left super gleaming, hydrated and lustrous". If this does what it says, then I will be happy.
Do you like the look of any of these products?
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I came home on Sunday evening to my February Glossy Box and I'm excited to share with you what I got. Just to clarify, the small chocolate hearts were not included in the box...soz.
The products are listed below!
- Mua Power Pout Glaze Voltage Gloss / A brand I have heard of! I love Mua products already as they are so affordable and are really good. I've never been a fan of lip gloss but I'll give this one a go. I will keep you updated about this one.
- The Vintage Cosmetic Company Tweezers / How cute are these tweezers? I had seen these in Boots a couple of times but never thought to buy them, but here they are in my Glossy Box. I can't wait to try them out on my eyebrows one day.
- Wilkinson Sword Hydro Silk Razor / I am always on the look out for a good razor and apparently this one is suppose to be the best out there at the moment. I'm really excited to try it out. It's a bit pricey but Boots always have it on offer so have a look out if you're interested.
- Nicka K New York 24H Waterproof Eyeliner / When a beauty product says 24 hours I am always interested to see if they will last that amount of time. I had never heard of this brand before so I also can't wait to see how good this will be.
- Naobay Protective Hair Mask Volume Conditioner / Another hair mask I'm excited to try. I used one from the last Glossy Box and it was really good so I can't wait to see how this one will do. My hair always needs a good conditioner.
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- Unani Dermo Defense Face Mask / I was excited when I saw a face mask was included! As I get really oily and a blemished skin my face needs a special treatment. And I tend to use face masks to help that. It says to apply it once a week evenly over a cleansed face. So this will be included in my skin care routine.
- Madara Cellular Repair Serum / I had never used a repair serum before so I don't know much about them. But I am willing to give this one a try as it is said to boost hydration into your skin.
- Teeez Cosmetics Oasis Dem Lipstick / I loved the look of this lipstick when I saw it. I had never heard of this brand before so I'm excited to see what this lipstick is like. It is said to keep lips nourished for the wintery months ahead. It has coconut oil in it to keep your lips hydrated, a bit like a lip balm. I love the colour aswell.
- GLOSSY Box Eyeshadow In Glossy Mauve / GLOSSY have kindly added one of their own products which is a satin eyeshadow. I cannot wait to wear this!
- Maria Nila Luminous Color Hair Masque / I have always wanted to use a hair masque! I cannot wait to try this one out. It smells incredible! It is said to give you the glossiest locks ever.
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I had been wanting new hair straighteners for years and the other week I decided it was time. For 5 years I was using my trusty GHD's that I got for a birthday present. I had my eye on BaByliss' Gold Hair Straighteners for a while so they were the first on my mind when looking for some newer ones. I popped into Argos as they had a sale and they were the only place I could find these straighteners at a reasonable price. I was a happy bunny when that box came down the ramp with many other goods. I was so excited to go back home and try these baby's out.
When I got home I took them out of the box and wow I was in love. I tried them out on my dull morning hair, and they instantly made my hair so smooth and straight. It amazed me when they heated up in 30 seconds, my old GHD's would take a minute to heat up. The controls are simplistic and designed so you can get the most out of the tool without overdoing it, thanks to three heat up settings that reach up to 235 degrees within seconds. Although the heat is over powering, it doesn't feel like it is damaging your hair.
If you're in the market for a new pair of straighteners this year and are a little intimidated by some of the more expensive brands and their super-charged heat settings, then BaByliss off an affordable alternative that doesn't scrimp on performance.
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In December I was lucky enough to receive an email from the team at Cosmopolitan, The Fragrance who wanted writers/bloggers to try out their new fragrance. I obviously said yes and here I am today to share with you what I thought.
I do love to read Cosmopolitan magazine whenever I can get my hands on it on the news-stand. I got this months issue which features Millie Mackintosh on the front cover (BABE ALERT.) I always find the articles more fun to read than from any other glossy magazine as they can be personal so you can find yourself laughing at some of them. You also see fellow bloggers making appearances inside the magazine.
But onto the fragrance...here's what the Cosmopolitan team says about it:
The fragrance is captured in fresh sparkling top notes of mandarin, bergamot and red berries. Then comes the surprisingly seductive heart: hypnotic night- blooming jasmine and the powdery sweetness of heliotrope. Pimento berries give it a rich shot of spice, white carrot seed offers something earthy and unexpected. The base will linger on your skin long after you've sprayed, with powerful patchouli, comforting vanilla and the tobacco-like qualities of tonka.
As soon as I read all of that, I was hooked. The smell is pretty good, reminds me of Spring/Summer which would be the time I would probably use it. The bottle is so joyful to look at with the juice inside. It's so colourful, art-decor-inspried and it does look elegant next to my other perfume bottles.
If you are interested in reading more about this fragrance then click here
You can now purchase this bottle at Boots here
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On Tuesday night I saw that Feel Unique had a sale. I soon went on there and spent let's say over £30 on some goodies that I have wanted to try for ages and just felt like treating myself. I got the box this morning and here I am showing you what I did get. The sale is still on, I'm not sure how long for but you can now get an extra 10& off by using the code SALEBONUS10.
Zoella Soak Opera Bath & Soap Cream - I pretty much saw Zoella aka Zoe Sugg big Youtube Beauty/Vlogger's beauty range plenty of times in Superdrug and online but just never really thought of trying them, that was until I saw many reviews on blogs. I do love my bubble baths and fragrance shower gels so I just had to get this.
Zoella Fizz Bar - I'm pretty much cheating on Lush Cosmetics a bit here as I did buy a bath fizzer. I particularly liked the design on the packaging. I really cannot wait to give this a try and I'm sure I can use it many times I want to as it's quite large.
Bioderma Sensibio H20 Make-Up Removing Micelle Solution 100ml - I know I am a bit late on the beauty wagon with this next product. I have been wanting to see what all the fuss was about with this make-up remover for a long time. I'm currently using one similar which is the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water which is fairly cheaper to buy, but I have wanted to try this French pharmacy gem more. I'll soon find out which is better.
Topshop 5 Years Of Beauty Lips - I decided to pick up a Topshop lipstick randomly after seeing it was part of their 5 years anniversary collection. I went for a dark colour in Beguiled. I love a vampy shade especially for Autumn so I cannot wait to wear it. Also the packaging is rose gold, how can you not love it.
Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat - If you are like me someone who loves painting their nails but hate waiting for them to dry, then you must get your hands on this. I remember buying this many months ago but just never re-purchased it until Tuesday night. It really does do what it says. It makes your nails shine and makes them last such a long time. Get it while it is in the sale!
Urban Decay Make-Up Setting Spray 30ml - Another product I have been dying to try is Urban Decays setting spray for make-up. The amount of times I have gone out on date nights or night outs with my friends and my make-up just doesn't last at all. This will come in good handy for when I am going out with make-up on that I want to last through the day.
Let me know if you have tried any of these products as I would love to hear your thoughts!
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