The same products day in day out? It's not that they are doing anything wrong - they work perfectly fine, but there really is nothing like trying something new and experimenting with new products.
Sunday, 16 July 2017
Sukin Skincare : First Impressions
The same products day in day out? It's not that they are doing anything wrong - they work perfectly fine, but there really is nothing like trying something new and experimenting with new products.
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
UTan and Tone's Coconut Tanning Water : the fastest and easiest way to tan your face!
So nervous in fact that I'll let you into a secret.... I hardly ever fake tan my face (unless I'm desperate.). I'll tan up to my neck/chin and then pop on darker foundation when doing my make-up!
Thursday, 7 January 2016
Montagne Jeunesse Candyfloss Scrub Face Mask Review
You may remember my Instagram posts and tweeting about my trip to Primark late last year.
During this trip I managed to nab some fabulous Montagne Jeunesse face masks which I had never tried before!
All Primark exclusives of course, I was so excited to see lots of sachets I'd not heard of so naturally I bought them all. (They were only 90p each - bargain!)
The one I was most looking forward to trying was this - Candyfloss Scrub. Made with Passion Flower and Lotus Blossom this was said to be a sweet treat for sparkling skin.
Everyone know how much of a sweet fan I am from everything from food to scents to well.... skincare so I couldn't wait to find a new relaxing time to give this one a go.
With this being a scrub mask I thought what better a time to try it out than after a heavy week of partying, eating rubbish and having a pants sleeping pattern (aka the end of December). Something to help totally refresh and rejuvenate my face ready for a new year (and new job!).
I was surprised by the consistency of this to be totally honest, I had pictured a thick, creamy pink scrub but instead I was greated with a clear pink gel with scrubbing beads.
Putting this on my face felt... weird. It smells so yummy - alot like rubbing sweets onto my skin which made me feel like I shouldn't be doing it!
The first step on the sachet is "warm mask" .... there are no details alongside this though so I just rubbed it in my hands for a bit, although I probably should have popped it into some hot water but my brain only told me this AFTER I'd started using it... opps!
After the 15 minutes I took it off with warm water - it went to a kind of creamy white shade once the warm water had been applied so I wasn't sure if that's how it should have looked like when heated but it still seemed to do the job.
My skin felt really soft and any signs are tired, dull skin were gone - yay!
For 90p these masks really are such a skincare bargain - I think people can be put off by the cheap price but the quality of this collection is amazing - I will always be a fan! Now..... when can I try the rest of the ones I bought......
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Saturday, 21 February 2015
5 Things To Do When You're Bored
I for one, am so guilty of not doing this enough! I love having fresh, clean brushes - they work so much better and feel so much nicer! So next time I have a spare quarter of an hour I'm going to get down and dirty with my mucky brushes! I normally just use a gentle shampoo on them and then leave them to air dry for the night!
Give Yourself a Facial
Why sit on the sofa procrastinating when you can give yourself a fab little DIY spa treatment! My favourite things to use are the Montagne Jeunesse face mask sachets which average at only about £1 each! There are so many to choose from so there is literally one (or ten) for every skin type! Give yourself a pamper - you deserve it!
Download a New App
Most of the time when I'm bored I am glued to my phone - sad I know. If you are the same (don't lie and say you're not!) why not try downloading a new app to have a play around with and kill some time! Whether it's a game, an editing app or even 'Clue' the period tracker - cure boredom with a bit of modern technology! (I have a major geeky side and love playing Broken Sword.... don't tell anyone!)
Practice a New Hairstyle
Never been able to do a french plait or a fishtail braid? Get youtube up, put a mirror in front of you, watch a tutorial and get practicing! Practice makes perfect you know - you'll be the queen of the up-dos and grips before you know it!
Marathon Watch Netflix
There is no shame in sitting on your butt for hours watching the visual heaven that is Netlfix.
Super bored and have an afternoon to kill? Start a new series - it will be the best thing you do all week I bet!
My top 10 suggestions : Pretty Little Liars, Ru Paul's Drag Race, Gossip Girl, 90210, Buffy, The Vampire Diaries, American Horror Story, Breaking Bad, Orange Is The New Black & Misfits!
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Saturday, 30 August 2014
Rodial Super Acids X-treme Hangover Mask Review
You may remember last week I did a post on Rodial's Super Acids X-treme Pore Shrink Pads and today I'm going to be talking about another product from the same fabulous green packaged range!
This is the Rodial Super Acids X-treme Hangover Mask.... coolest name ever right?
For the last month or so I have been using this mask religiously every week. Yes I have been using other masks aswell but I've always used this aswell.... 2 face masks a week - is that bad? Hope not!
This is a triple action clay mask which deeply cleanses, exfoliates and restores your skin to reveal a healthy, glowing looking complexion.
Pronalen fruit acids exfoliate and retexture the skin whilst the appearance of fine lines are tackled by the laracare and argireline hexapeptide (crikey... totally mouthfuls!)
After cleansing my face of all make-up and cr*p I squeeze out a 50p sized amount of product on my fingers and evenly spread it across my face, avoiding my eyes.
You only need a thin layer of this stuff and once it's on I normally just sit down and chill out for about 15 minutes. Smell wise.... it doesn't have a strong scent - to be honest it's the same as the pore shrink pads but I can't really explain it. (rubbish blogger alert!)
I really do feel this mask working, sounds crazy but you do feel it pentrating the skin and doning all those jobs it says it's made for!
After the mask has set and I have that lovely hard-face feeling I gently rub off the mask (alot of it tends to sink into the skin during those 15 mins btw) and then any reisdue left I just remove with warm water and a muslin cloth.
Each time I've used this my skin has felt even better, you can feel all the dead skin cells being lifted away, leaving you with a fresh, soft face. Plus even though it has alot of ingredients and promises alot, my skin never feels overly abused from it. (some face masks can leave my skin a little red and blotchy.... luckily this isn't one of them.)
Glowing, hydrated skin is what you get from this beaut. After a tiring week at work I look forward to giving myself a pick me up with this.
But for £45 it's not the cheapest skin fix. Yes it does last, I've been using this for weeks and have probably used about a third, but there probably is other skincare products/masks out there that can give you more or less the same effect for a fraction of the price.
This for me is a major treat, it works amazingly well for my skin and I have been so chuffed with the results but it is slightly out of my price range for a face mask..... just being honest guys!
Sunday, 10 August 2014
Disappointing Product : Montagne Jeunesse Manuka Honey Peel Off Mask Review
I bet you'd never think you would see the day I was writing something negative about this brand and it's face masks which have become a regular occurrence in my life.
But I'm afraid to say this mask was pants and I'm going to tell you all about it!
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But I'm afraid to say this mask was pants and I'm going to tell you all about it!
Manuka honey you say? Sounds fabulous, a total skin saviour right? ... wrong.
I'm always such a fan of these masks so when I spot one that I haven't tried before I'm always letting out a little squeal and heading to the checkout.
I've heard so much about manuka honey so I thought a mask full of the stuff was bound to end in sweet success.
This mask literally feels like putting honey on your face, it's clear and gloopy and does feel rather sticky when applying.
Being a peel-off mask I was a little weary before using it, I've always been more of a wash off mask than a peel off mask kind of girl ..... although peeling off is the greatest satisfaction right?
This did nothing for my skin, I left it on for the 15 minutes, peeled it off (which was the only enjoyable part) and was just left with a greasy residue and skin that felt no better than when I started, in fact probably worse!
For me this was pants, but I suppose you can't like everything and there's so many other masks by them that I adore so I'll be sticking to those for now!
Friday, 21 March 2014
Product Of The Week #7
Another week, another bargain product (or in this week's case 'products') that I have been loving!
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A couple of newbies in my life that have been incorporated into my grueling daily/weekly beauty routine are this week's Product Of The Week.
Introducing Botanics All Bright Cleansing Foam Wash & All Bright Purifying Face Scrub.
A fab duo that have made themselves at home in my bath/shower and have been there every morning waiting for me!
"Hibiscus is nature's brightness booster." - and these two are full of it!
The soap-free foam wash is something I've been using every morning in the shower! This is great for waking up my skin and prepping it for all that slap I like to add to my face daily!
My skin feels detoxed and super cleansed after every wash and I'm starting to notice the brightening qualities aswell!
The scrub is something for once maybe twice a week - a great way to buff the skin and has kept it looking and feeling funky fresh! I love how smooth it leaves my face feeling and works so well with the matching wash to give a deep clean!
I've only used a few product from Botanics but I've been really impressed ... and they aren't that expensive either - especially with all the offers Boots always seem to have on!
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