Lip Balm: My Favourites.

I love lip balms and it’s a good job really as they’re the only beauty item I always seem to lose. I always have one to hand in whatever handbag I take out for that day, but I don’t think I’ve ever made it through a whole tin of Vaseline without it magically disappearing…

Anyway, I’m a firm believer that everyone should have at least 1 lip balm in their beauty bag and these are my personal favourites! (In no particular order).

1. Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips – £1.95 (Boots). Vaseline Lip Therapy helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier to form a protective shield between your lips and the elements. It instantly softens and soothes dry lips and leaves a lovely sheer pink tint for those days when you leave your lipstick at home. This product is great for keeping in your handbag and for the price, you can’t go wrong 🙂

2. Carmex Lip Balm – £1.65 (Boots). This classic lip balm contains ingredients such as menthol, camphor and beeswax which leaves a slight little tingling sensation once applied to soothe and smooth lips. I love the tingly feel when this is applied and I really recommend this product if your lips are in need of a bit of TLC.

3. EOS in Strawberry Sorbet – £3.25 (Amazon). Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, EOS keeps your lips moist, soft and silky smooth. I love the cute little sphere shape of this product and the smell is amazing!

4. Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub – £5.50 (Lush Cosmetics). Prep your lips with this scrub to ensure your lipstick glides on and stays put. Just apply with your finger and let the exfoliating sugar and softening jojoba oil scrub away dead skin and infuse moisture to rejuvenate your smile. The most expensive out of my top 5 but did I mention that it’s ridiculously tasty!? ❤

5. Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm – £3.14 (Feel Unique). This natural lip balm is loaded with coconut and sunflower oils, rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids, to nourish, condition and soften your lips. This glides on easy and lasts a long time once applied, a great product for keeping chapped lips at bay.

– What are your favourite lip balms? –

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August Bircbox: Review!

So, it’s that time again! Here’s my August Birchbox 🙂

This months box was #BeautyJunkie and I received the following products…

1. Rituals: Ayurveda Scrub – £10. This is an exfoliating scrub with a really pretty fragrance! You’re recommended to use it once or twice a week and so far I’m really liking it. The smell is lovely and it leaves my face feeling refreshed.

2. Kebelo: Clarifying Shampoo – £13.95. This is a deep cleansing shampoo to be used maybe once a month to give your hair a bit of a boost. I’ve not actually tried this yet, but for the price I’m hoping it’s amazing. I usually use Aussie products which are a lot less expensive

3. Huygens: Exfoliating Cream – £17.90. Another exfoliating cream this month, but unlike the other this is gentle enough for daily use! Simply massage into the skin and rinse away. This is quite a creamy scrub and I like how it feels, however I’m not one for the smell! It’s quite potent and I can only describe it as being very citrus.

4. Lord & Berry: Blush – £17. This is actually the first Lord & Berry product I own! I’ve been thinking about trying them for a while, so I was pleased to receive this sample. This is a ‘suits all skintone’ shade and for my very pale skin it is a nice little pop of colour. I’m excited to try more from them.

5. The Balm Cosmetics: Balm Desert Bronzer – £15. Bronzers in general for me have always been something I avoid. Unless I’ve been on holiday or fake tan for a special occasion, I’m too pasty to get away with Bronzer! I am willing to try it out however, so I’ll definitely keep this sample for a day I’m feeling brave PLUS how cute is the sample box?!

6. Formula 10.0.6: Overnight Success Spot Minimizing Patches – £2.95. Infused with Tea Tree and Grape Seed these cleansing patches work on your blemishes overnight whilst you sleep to help improve the look of your skin. I love these patches and I’ll definitely buy more.

And lastly we got… Birchbox emoji stickers! And well, who doesn’t love stickers?

Overall again I really enjoyed this months box! I love that I got to try new products and also receive samples from brands I’ve been meaning to buy from. I can’t wait for the next.

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Aussie 3 Minute Miracle: Review

– There’s more to life than hair but it’s a good place to start –

I’m always looking out for products and treatments that help keep my hair silky soft and in tip top condition. With all of the colouring and highlighting over the years, finding a conditioner that works is at the top of my list!

For around 2 months I’ve been using Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Luscious Long Deep Treatment and I love it! My hair isn’t in an awful condition, it just needs every now and then a little boost to ensure it stays looking healthy and this is perfect for me.

So what is this? Aussie 3 Minute Miracle is an intensive deep conditioning treatment, especially designed for long hair. This intensive treatment formula, with Australian Eucalyptus extract and Avocado oil nourishes from root to tip! In essence, it cares for dry and damaged long hair by helping to reduce breakage associated with combing.

How do I use? Simple! After shampooing slather on the conditioner and leave on for around 3 minutes, then rinse 🙂 I personally use it after every 4-5 washes as that’s all I need for my hair. However to use it’s all down to personal preference and your own hair care needs.

I highly recommend this product if you’re looking for a conditioner that will help keep your hair smooth but full of life if it just needs a lift every now and then (see photo). However, if your hair is perhaps in need of a really deep condition and is in a less than ideal state, it might not be for you. Whilst it works really well for me, for dry/brittle hair I’d go for Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Conditioner 🙂

– What are your go-to hair care products? –

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NOTD!

I honestly can’t get enough of this Soigné nail polish! It’s just such a pretty colour, which is perfect for Summer 🙂

– Soigné Nail Polish in Lavande (2 coats) –

– Butter London Nail Lacquer in Lovely Jubbly (1 coat Scattered) –

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Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water: Review.

Cleansing Water Or Makeup Wipes?

When I first started to hear about cleansing water, I admit I was a little skeptical… I think it was because of the word ‘water’, it made the product sound perhaps a tiny bit lackluster? Sometimes I wear a lot of makeup, so I need a product that’s going to get all of this off! However, I have to say I’m pleasantly surprised

I’ve always loved Simple’s brand of makeup wipes. They work for me and I’m all about finding that product/cosmetic that suits you. Simple doesn’t irritate my skin or leave it blotchy and it takes off my makeup, so finding a new product was a bit of a makeup leap for me haha 🙂

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water is just £3.00 in Boots and this heavy duty cleanser gives (approximately) 200 uses. Like all micellar cleansers, it’s also gentle enough to use on eyes and lips and is completely perfume free, yay!

To use it’s pretty simple, place some drops onto some cotton wool or pads and wipe! As you’ll see from the photo, all my eye makeup disappeared (mascara + eyeliner) and there wasn’t an ounce of foundation left! My skin felt clean and fresh and I didn’t feel as if any makeup had been left on before bed.

There’s many brands out there now, all ranging in price but if you’re looking for a cheaper option, but in by no means cheap in product I recommend this brand. I’ll definitely be trying out other options, I might be a cleansing water convert!

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MOTD!

– Today’s makeup look 🙂 –

For 5 out of the 7 days I’m at work and so I like to keep my makeup looking fresh and minimal, whilst also giving me the coverage I need so I don’t feel naked. The reason why I love makeup is because it personally gives me confidence and experimenting with different kinds of brands and styles is my favourite! So for an everyday look my favourite makeup (currently) is…

– Maybelline New York BB Cream (light) –

– Bare Minerals Matte Loose Powder (light) –

– Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer (Fair) –

– Carmex Lip Balm –

– Benefit They’re Real Mascara (beyond black) –

– Rimmel Soft Khol Kajal Eye Pencil (jet black) –

I ❤ ❤ ❤ this mascara, just look at these lashes!!!

And to finish I do a quick spritz of Urban Decays Makeup Setting Spray! 🙂

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~ If you’re not having fun with makeup, you’re doing it wrong ~

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July BirchBox!

– It’s BirchBox time, or rather BirchBag time this month! –

So, this month BirchBox did their very first BirchBag and I personally love this little twist on the monthly subscription box. I received the neon pink design, which was themed around the Spanish Island Ibiza! Here’s what I else I got…

1. Soigné Nail Polish in Lavande – £11. I love this colour! From the photo, you’ll see this came out as a lovely light lavender colour. I put on two coats and I’m really impressed. I’ll definitely look at the other shades they do.

2. Unani Aloe Vera Gel – £15. This is a nice gel to put on your face or any body part that you feel perhaps needs a little TLC. It’s definitely a refreshing product, however at £15 for a full size bottle, if I’m ever feeling burnt I tend to just use aftersun which does the job for me!

3. Benefit Cosmetics Dream Screen – £25. I’ve not actually used this product yet, but I’m excited to try it out. I’m a huge Benefit fan and so any kind of sample I can get my hands on from them, I’m probably bound to love 🙂

4. BioNike Cleansing Water – £12.20. This is a nice product and it did work well in breaking up my makeup to make it easier in removing it all after a long day, however I’m quite taken with just a simple makeup wipe so I’m not sure I’ll make the change (yet) to cleansing water.

5. POP Beauty Eyeshadow Trio – £15.50. I don’t actually wear a lot of eyeshadow, I much prefer just eyeliner, however I did like these shades and they were nicely paired together. I’ll keep this in my makeup draw(ers) to try out again.

6. Barley Prep, Blot & Blend Sponge – £5.99. I love this! I love makeup sponges in general, so a tester/sample for me to get my hands on more is always a win win.

– What subscription boxes are you loving lately? –

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Nails Of The Day.

Time for a bit of silver 🙂

~ Rimmel London – Disco Fever ~

~ China Glaze – Silver Lining ~

June Birchbox!

Another month another surprise box 🙂

So, this month Birchbox teamed up with French Sole and you got to choose your box design. I went with the nautical themed box, which out of the 3 options was my favourite ❤ Here's what I got…

STYLONDON Metallic Tattoo. As you can see I tested a few of these out and I was instantly transported back to my childhood of trying out temporary tattoos and thinking I was cool. I’m not sure these are for me as an adult, but I definitely see why people would want them for an added accessory for a hot Summer festival day!

BALANCE ME Body Wash. I prefer my body washes to be fruity, so this isn’t something I’d usually buy, but I did like the product as a body wash itself so it’s still in my shower to be used again.

BEAUTY PROTECTOR Protect and Detangle. For someone that colours and highlights their hair I’m always up for finding products that help keep my tresses in tip top condition. I love leave in conditioners and this made my hair feel smooth and soft so I’d definitely use this again.

YES TO CUCUMBERS Facial Wipes. I’m not quite sure about the smell of these, but I do love the travel size sample and so they’re good for popping in your handbag for a quick freshen up when out and about!

ENGLISH LAUNDRY No.7. I actually really like this scent! It’s currently in my purse and it’s great for a quick spritz whilst at work.

MIRENESSE Glossy Kiss. I love lipstick, all colours and shades, so any tester for a new brand is going to be something I am happy to try out. It’s a very glossy colour and it’s perfect for Summer.

My May Beauty Faves!

The Pore Professional – £24.50. I know there’s already a lot of reviews on the Pore Professional already, so why not just add one more! I love this product and I’ve found it really does help my foundation look flawless. It’s so silky to apply on the skin and I recommend it highly!

The Vintage Cosmetic Company – (3 brushes) – £24.00. These brushes are great! I love the coverage the foundation brush gives me and the powder brush is so soft on the skin; they’re just perfect for applying your makeup. There’s nothing worse than having a brush that sheds leaving you with bristles all over your face and these do the complete opposite. Perfect!

Urban Decay Chill Makeup Setting Spray – £21.00. This doesn’t feel heavy at all on my face when I use it and it dries instantly. I use it daily and I love it. A must have for your daily routine if you want longevity or just before that big night out!

– What are your May favourites? –