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!
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!
Monday, 10 July 2017
Sunday, 11 September 2016
Say Hello To Scrub Love's Mint Temptation Coffee Body Scrub
Well hello there beauty lovers of the world ... oh, how I seem to be writing the same introduction to every single blog post recently but ..... I miss blogging! I'm sat here now and loving the fact I'm here on Blogger typing away - I'm just struggling to find that time to delve in. But I'm here... so let's get on with it!
Coffee body scrubs seem to be EVERYWHERE right now and after hearing great things about them (and seeing some fabulous blogger selfies covered head to toe) when I received the opportunity to give it a go from Scrub Love I couldn't say no!
Scrub Love is a 100% natural and organic coffee scrub and this one in particular is Mint Temptation ... tempting eh?!
First up let's talk about the scent.... woah mumma it is strong! If you're not a coffee/mint person... this is not the product for you... #SozBabes.
I decided to grab a handful in the shower to spread across my body and cor blimey it was a bit overwhelming..... baby portions from now on for sure!
Scrub Love scrubs are said to treat everything from stretch marks to psoriasis.... so as you can imagine I was excited to give it a go. Combined with rich oils and rock salt the crushed coffee beans release caffeine which is absorbed into your skin when mixed with water - increasing circulation and delivering some good-old antioxidants!
As a scrub this stuff is absolutely brilliant, my skin was left feeling softer than it has in forever, I was so impressed and the sore, dry patches I have on my legs (which could be eczema I'm not entirely sure) felt so much better!
All in all I'm so impressed, each packet is resealable which is perfect for me as I've only been using it once a week and as you only need a tiny bit I know this is going to last a good while!
Want to know more? Check out the Mint Temptation Scrub Love - here.
Wednesday, 9 March 2016
Partylite's Spring Selection
Oooo I'm a sucker for a candle... well, really I'm a sucker for anything that smells good - espically for the home.
I can't stand the thought of my home smelling and love the way candles fill the whole place with yummy scents and the feeling of calm.
Partylite were first introduced to me last year and although I thought they were something new on the block my Mum recently informed me that she used to have Partylite candles back in the day - I was totally unaware that they had been going for so long!
The lovely team have scent me over (haha get it? scent... wow, I'm not funny am I?) a fabulous ray of new springtime products to try out at home and I have been loving them.
I think people believe nowadays direct selling is a thing of the past but with brands like Partylite, MyShowcase and Tropic only getting bigger, I really don't think that is the case!
Now lets have a look at these smelly products eh?
I can't stand the thought of my home smelling and love the way candles fill the whole place with yummy scents and the feeling of calm.
Partylite were first introduced to me last year and although I thought they were something new on the block my Mum recently informed me that she used to have Partylite candles back in the day - I was totally unaware that they had been going for so long!

I think people believe nowadays direct selling is a thing of the past but with brands like Partylite, MyShowcase and Tropic only getting bigger, I really don't think that is the case!
Now lets have a look at these smelly products eh?
Butterfly Porcelain Tealight Holders & Wild Lemongrass Tealight*
How pretty are these?
If you're looking to switch your homewares and accessories over to the Spring/Summer side these little bits are a great place to start. With a gorgeous butterfly designs they make perfect finishing touches to any room - or a great present!
With them I have been using the Wild Lemongrass tealights which I was sent alongside them. These smell so fresh and zesty, I'm obsessed - I've even been popping them in my airing cupboard just to keep it smelling clean and fresh.
Glolite Candle & Smartscents Sticks with Flower Holder*
That big old candle in the backdrop is one of Partylite's Glolite candles - the world's brightest candle. Now.... I normally burn candles through the day, it's not often that I have them going whilst all the lights are off in the evening so I am yet to see this in action - although now I'm writing this I'm thinking maybe I'll check it out tonight!
The scent with this on is Berry Blossom, and this is actually the second candle I've had with this scent - luckily I LOVE it! I have had this lit in my bedroom and within about 10 minutes you can smell it around my whole flat which is exactly what I want from a candle! Top marks there! It has 2 wicks but it is a large cadle so I think it will last me a long, long while!
Smartscents are the first scent stick I have used. You may wonder why I've only got one popped into the cute little flower holder.... the reason being - they are so strong (I have the Peony scented ones)! The perfect way to keep a lovely smelling home without that risky fire! I've even popped one of these into my wardrobe. (I hate that horrible stale smell wardrobes can get, I do anything I can to avoid it!)
So there is my quick round-up of some of the Spring offerings from Partylite this year - there's so much more on the website too - check it all out here.
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Monday, 4 January 2016
Liz Earle Eucalyptus & Rosemary Botanical Candle
This Christmas I was lucky enough to receive the gorgeous Beauty Icons Gift Set from Liz Earle - my best friend knows me so well and seriously spoilt me!
Everyone knows how much I LOVE Cleanse and Polish - I rant and rave about it monthly and honestly haven't found a skincare product I love more, so to receive a brand new bottle and some fresh muslin's was a god send... to have the beautiful candle alongside it - wow!
I'd smelt the candle before and had fallen in love. The scent is inspired by Cleanse & Polish and has the gorgeous relaxing and calming aroma of eucalyptus and rosemary. (I mean that's a little obvious with the name and all!)
The candle's scent fills to room within minutes creating a peaceful and uplifting space - perfect for when I want some 'me' time or when I'm working/blogging.
The scent is definitely something a little more mature than my other candles but it's becoming one of my most used throughout the home so far this year.
They are a little pricey at £40 individually but you don't actually have to burn it for a long time to get the full ambiance of the scent so you can really make it last with the 40 hour burning time.
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Monday, 17 August 2015
Estee Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge Perfume
Estee Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge*
It's not everyday I receive a surprise parcel in the post but I was lucky enough to return home from work last week to an exciting box on my doorstep with my name on it.
The lovely people at The Perfume Shop had wrapped up the yummy new scent from Estee Lauder - Modern Muse Le Rouge for me and I couldn't have been more pleased.
Now.... I'm a big Kardashian/Jenner fan and knowing Kendall Jenner is the face of this new perfume did make me like it a little more.... don't judge me - I want to smell like a supermodel too haha!
I've never owned an Estee Lauder perfume so I was so pleased to finally have one to add to my fragrance collection. The bottle is a gorgeous simple design with the cute bow lid which I LOVE, look how pretty it is!
The scent itself is very sophisticated. I really wanted to share this on here as I really really do love it but sharing a perfume via a blog post is sometimes a little difficult (for me) so I've grabbed a little snippet from the website to give you all a good idea of what I'm chatting about...
"A sexy, provocative contrast of two distinctively different accords-rich roses awakened by ripe fruit, with a seductive velvet creme accord-provide an intriguing dual impression. It's a true innovation in fragrance design, as complex and fascinating as the woman who inspires it."
With strong notes of raspberry, rose and saffron this fruity and floral fragrance has gone straight to the top of my most worn! (Although not for work.... that's a waste!)
I wore this recently on a night out and it lasted for hours and hours, it has the glam factor about it which means it is fab for both daytime and evening wearing!
It's also not something that I feel is 'too young or too old' - so ti seems like a great scent for anyone of any age!
With it's slight spice this is going to be perfect for the Autumn season too which makes me really happy - hello new signature scent!
The lovely people at The Perfume Shop had wrapped up the yummy new scent from Estee Lauder - Modern Muse Le Rouge for me and I couldn't have been more pleased.
Now.... I'm a big Kardashian/Jenner fan and knowing Kendall Jenner is the face of this new perfume did make me like it a little more.... don't judge me - I want to smell like a supermodel too haha!
I've never owned an Estee Lauder perfume so I was so pleased to finally have one to add to my fragrance collection. The bottle is a gorgeous simple design with the cute bow lid which I LOVE, look how pretty it is!
The scent itself is very sophisticated. I really wanted to share this on here as I really really do love it but sharing a perfume via a blog post is sometimes a little difficult (for me) so I've grabbed a little snippet from the website to give you all a good idea of what I'm chatting about...
"A sexy, provocative contrast of two distinctively different accords-rich roses awakened by ripe fruit, with a seductive velvet creme accord-provide an intriguing dual impression. It's a true innovation in fragrance design, as complex and fascinating as the woman who inspires it."
With strong notes of raspberry, rose and saffron this fruity and floral fragrance has gone straight to the top of my most worn! (Although not for work.... that's a waste!)
I wore this recently on a night out and it lasted for hours and hours, it has the glam factor about it which means it is fab for both daytime and evening wearing!
It's also not something that I feel is 'too young or too old' - so ti seems like a great scent for anyone of any age!
With it's slight spice this is going to be perfect for the Autumn season too which makes me really happy - hello new signature scent!
The Modern Muse Le Rouge eau de parfum starts at £45 - check it out here.
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Thursday, 6 August 2015
Soap & Glory Body Spray Collection
Hello my favourite people and welcome back to A Yellow Brick Blog (or hello newbie:)
Today I have one of my favourite high street brands and their new products once again!
Yup it's Soap & Glory and whats the best thing about their products? .. that's right - the scents!
So what's more fabulous than a brand new body spray range to carry around with you 24/7!
Body Sprays L2R: Original Pink* | Mist You Madly* | Sugar Crush* | Fruitigo* | Orangeasm*
I was totally unaware that not only had Soap & Glory bought out a body spray to add to the Sugar Crush collection but to all the others aswell!
There are now FIVE body sprays to choose so weather you're a lime, an orange or an rose fan - there is a spray for everyone.
Original Pink
Products to match : Clean On Me, Righteous Butter, Hand Food.
The classic. The original scent from S&G and a smell you won't recognise anywhere else! This smell reminds me so much of my Mum - she introduced me to Soap & Glory so many years ago and I know clean on me is still one of her favourite beauty buys!
Mist You Madly
Products to match : Scrub 'em & Leave 'em, The Daily Smooth, Clean Girls.
This is the spray I had always spotted on the S&G stand, I think it was the only one available until now. MYM is a lovely floral scent which I think is perfect for a girly night out or evening on the town if you don't want to carry your perfume around with you!
Sugar Crush
Products to match : Sugar Crush Body Buttercream, Body Wash, Body Scrub.
My ultimate favourite. I have talked about these products so many times on here and have already been through a bottle of this body spray! Sweet vanilla and lime - this zesty scent is top of my summer must-have list.
Fruitigo
Products to match : Foam Call, Pulp Friction, Butter Yourself.
This is probably the strongest scent out of the bunch! You can really smell the yuzu fruit and wild fig in this unique fresh fragrance! Layering this with the products mentioned above will have you smelling gorgeous all day long!
Orangeasm
Products to match : Orangeasm Super Rich Body Butter, Body Polish, Body Wash.
Okay I'm not going to lie, this is an honest blog, I only ever speak the truth....... I am not a fan of this at all. When I first saw the Orangeasm range I thought ooooh newness - but I just really don't like the scent. I'm all about sweet, yummy smells and this just isn't for me.
These are a steal for only £4 each - the perfect handbag spritz and great as cute little presents too! Check them out on www.boots.com and www.soapandglory.com - what's your favourite?
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Monday, 27 July 2015
Summer Soap & Glory Favourites
As a brand, Soap & Glory are up there with my beauty favourites. I have been using their products ever since I borrowed Sexy Mother Pucker lipgloss from my Mum as a teenager!
The amount of different things I've tried from them is endless, skincare, bodycare, shower, make-up and alot of their stuff is in my day-to-day routine!
With it being "summer" (I say this at the end of July looking out the window to clouds and rainfall) there has been a few products which I have been using more than usual and I thought I'd share with you my current favourites!
The amount of different things I've tried from them is endless, skincare, bodycare, shower, make-up and alot of their stuff is in my day-to-day routine!
With it being "summer" (I say this at the end of July looking out the window to clouds and rainfall) there has been a few products which I have been using more than usual and I thought I'd share with you my current favourites!
Heel Genius Foot Cream
Yes, it is sandal season and although I don't feel like I've taken advantage of the sunshine and fashion trends enough this year so far I have been making sure my feet are in tip top condition.
I've tried various foot cream, lotions and potions and this is one of the best! After using my 360 foot file (review here) I like to slap a thick layer of this on and pop some socks on to help it soak into my feet.
With a lovely fresh and minty scent this is the perfect finishing touch for your tootsies!
Sugar Crush Fragrance Mist
This has been in my handbag for weeks and weeks now! I don't know how you couldn't be a fan of the sugar crush scent! This gorgeous lime and vanilla fragrance is the perfect summer spritz to keep you smelling sweet and sunny - even my Mum has fallen in love with it! I already feel like I should invest in a back-up.
Smoothie Star Breakfast Scrub
If I had to pick just ONE product from Soap & Glory to have forever it would probably be this scrub.
I could not tell you how many of these I have been through over the years, I even packed a pot when I went travelling round the USA.... and I mean - it's not the smallest thing to pack!
I LOVE the scent so much, it tastes goo enough to eat and it makes showering a happy happy time! Especially when winding down in the evenings after a hot day.
Sugar Crush Body Scrub
You probably saw this featured in my "I'm loving..." post yesterday! Sugar Crush is the best summertime scnet as I said before with the fragrance mist and this is perfect for sleepy mornings to give me a zesty wake up call! A little grainier than the breakfast scrub this is great to prep for tanning and keeping my skin soft and smooth.
What are your favourite S&G products?
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Friday, 15 May 2015
The Perfume Shop Memories Matter Campaign
You may remember a few weeks ago it was National Perfume Day and I was chatting all about perfumes and how what I love most about them is the memories that different scents can hold.
Memory is something we probably all take for granted... thoughts of our childhood, high school silliness, our first loves, the amazing holidays we've been on but what if one day all that is gone and the memories we once had are no longer there.
Did you know dementia is the leading cause of death for women in the UK? No? Nor did I!
And did you know that one of the earliest signs can be the loss of smell?
Out of the 850,000 people with dementia in this country 500,000 of them are women and after the age of 65 the risk of getting dementia doubles ever 5 years. So it's very likely that in some shape or form this debilitating condition will affect your life at some stage.
Last year The Perfume Shop partnered up with Alzheimer's Research UK and created 'Memories Matter' , a campaign to help raise awareness of the strong link between scent and memory and since then they have managed to raise a whopping £17,000.
From that money raised TPS have managed to help support pioneering female researchers in finding preventions, treatments and ultimately a cure for those affected by dementia.
Dementia is a syndrome which has many, many symptoms including memory loss, mental agility, language, thinking speed, judgement and understanding. Whilst not all sufferers are elderly, age is the most significant contributing factor to dementia.
Firstly, The Perfume Shop are running fundraising initiatives in store through £1 gift wrapping. Yup that's right, just donate £1 and you'll get your purchase beautifully gift wrapped - perfect if you are buying a present, and even if you aren't.... £1 onto your bill is nothing!
Plus from Saturday 16th May to Sunday 25th May, you guys can simply tweet your favourite scent memory to @ThePerfumeShop using #MemoriesMatter and The Perfume Shop will donate £1 for every post. Amazing right?
I have so many different scents that remind me of different people, occasions, places, events....
(I am not being compensated in any way for this post, I just really wanted to share this with you guys, it's a lovely campaign and a fab way to help raise money for a seriously well-deserving charity..... you never know when you or someone you love may need them.)
Memory is something we probably all take for granted... thoughts of our childhood, high school silliness, our first loves, the amazing holidays we've been on but what if one day all that is gone and the memories we once had are no longer there.
Did you know dementia is the leading cause of death for women in the UK? No? Nor did I!
And did you know that one of the earliest signs can be the loss of smell?
Out of the 850,000 people with dementia in this country 500,000 of them are women and after the age of 65 the risk of getting dementia doubles ever 5 years. So it's very likely that in some shape or form this debilitating condition will affect your life at some stage.
Last year The Perfume Shop partnered up with Alzheimer's Research UK and created 'Memories Matter' , a campaign to help raise awareness of the strong link between scent and memory and since then they have managed to raise a whopping £17,000.
From that money raised TPS have managed to help support pioneering female researchers in finding preventions, treatments and ultimately a cure for those affected by dementia.
Dementia is a syndrome which has many, many symptoms including memory loss, mental agility, language, thinking speed, judgement and understanding. Whilst not all sufferers are elderly, age is the most significant contributing factor to dementia.
So.... how can you help? There are a number of ways...
Firstly, The Perfume Shop are running fundraising initiatives in store through £1 gift wrapping. Yup that's right, just donate £1 and you'll get your purchase beautifully gift wrapped - perfect if you are buying a present, and even if you aren't.... £1 onto your bill is nothing!
Plus from Saturday 16th May to Sunday 25th May, you guys can simply tweet your favourite scent memory to @ThePerfumeShop using #MemoriesMatter and The Perfume Shop will donate £1 for every post. Amazing right?
I have so many different scents that remind me of different people, occasions, places, events....
CK Escape - Travelling round the USA with my best friend
Vera Wang Princess - Orlando 2014
Hugo Boss Deep Red - High School
Ghost Sweetheart - Turning 18
Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy - Christmas
D&G Light Blue - Meeting My Boyfriend
So this next week, make sure you check out Memories Matter and maybe just imagine what it would be like to loose them.
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Monday, 11 May 2015
Barry M Lip Boss High Powered Lip Gloss - 5 Thinking Outside The Box
If you ask me what my favourite cheap lip gloss has been over the last 8 years or so my answer would hands down be Barry M's collection.
I've talked about them countless times, recommended them to countless people and bought a countless number of tubes myself, they are products that have just constantly been there for me to grab whenever.
So seeing a NEW lipgloss collection being released from my old faithful brand made me very happy indeed. With closer inspection I think this may be replacing the current lip glosses... but don't quote me on that.
The reason I think they might be replacing them is that this is very similar to my usual 'toffee' lip gloss from Barry M.
But don't get me wrong - this doesn't mean I'm not disappointed in the slightest!
There are 5 glosses in the new Lip Boss range, from a bold red to a pretty coral, so there's got to be at least one you'll be a fan of.
This is shade 5 and it's called called 'Thinking Outside The Box' - all the Lip Boss' have cute names which I love as just a number is boring right?!
The packaging is cute, bigger than the other glosses which is good as it possibly means more product and it comes with a handy doe-foot applicator. (the best type in my opinion for lip glosses.)
The gloss itself is super smooth and not sticky in the slightest. The scent of this particular shade is toffee, so sweet and yummy, I literally cannot stop applying it.
I'm really looking forward to trying out the rest fo the collection, I'm hoping one of them is a bubblegum flavour like the older ones - that is one of my ultimate favs ever.
The Lip Boss' are priced at £4.49 each, total bargains in my opinion, this beauty is already in my handbag so I can reapply it wherever I may be.
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Thursday, 23 April 2015
The Perfect Summer Scent For £4
I've tried the whole range over the last couple of years and I have to be honest the other S&G collections have kind of taken a backseat for me (minus the Scrub Of Your Life.... as that's great on my upper arms!) so when I spotted a new addition to Sugar Crush I grabbed it immediately.
Yes, Sugar Crush now have a body spray! A fab and handy 100ml bottle spritz, perfect to carry with you 24/7.
If you are one for layering scents then this is a great addition to the body wash, scrub and butter to keep you smelling sweet, sugary and limey for even longer!
Not only have I been keeping this in my handbag for when I feel like I need a bit of a refresh throughout the day but I've also been using it round the home.
I know I've mentioned that I do this before on here but I'll tell you again.....I love to spray lovely scents into my carpet. Yup before I hoover, I spritz around a yummy scent around the floor. It is amazing for keeping my home smelling awesome and fresh aswell - try it, I dare ya!
So both me and my home are smelling sweet and summery, perfect for these sunny days and only £4 from Boots :)
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Thursday, 16 April 2015
National Perfume Day : The Power Of Fragrance
It's National Perfume Day!!!
Yes guys, today marks the first ever national day dedicated to celebrating our love for scents!I had no idea this even existed until the lovely people at The Perfume Shop informed me earlier this week, which got me thinking....
Perfume is something which we all (most probably) use on a daily basis. We all have our everyday scents, our signature scent, our "going out" scents, the favourites that we save for those special occassions and of course the bottles that bring back the best memories with just one spritz.
That's what I'm going to be talking about today.
It's crazy how just the smell of something can flood our brain with memories and images of a previous time, place or feeling.
There are so many perfumes out there that remind me of a particular time or experience in my life and just a whiff of them has me reminiscing about the good (or bad) times.
Calvin Klein Escape makes me think of travelling with my best friend, Hugo Boss Deep Red reminds me of being a teenager, D&G Light Blue takes me back to 2007 and meeting my boyfriend and Britney Spears' Midnight Fantasy just gets me thinking of Christmas time!
It's crazy how all those memories in my mind can be accessed by just a scent.
But the perfume with the happiest memory for me is Vera Wang Princess.
I bought this last year at Gatwick airport whilst on my way to Florida, for my first holiday with my boyfriend. (even though we've been together 8 long years!)
Scents have always held memories so strong for me so I knew buying a new perfume for a holiday was a great way to keep those particular special memories of the trip even closer to me.
Of course it worked and now everytime I smell or wear Princess visions of Disneyworld, Universal Studios and amazing memories with my boyfriend pop up in my mind creating a huge smile on my face.
This is the power of fragrance - it really can hold the key to so many memories! I love spraying this scent as I know it will take me straight back to my Disney hotel and our adventures throughout Orlando!
Do you have any perfumes that bring back amazing memories? If you're heading on a holiday or maybe getting married or doing something life changing - why not invest in a new perfume to help remember all those memories, it really does work!
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Friday, 25 July 2014
POTW #24 : Flamingo Candles Macaroon & Almond High Tea Classic Jar
I'm all about smells. Give me a good smelling product or thing and I'm sold. So of course I'm a crazy woman when it comes to candles! I love love love them!
Quick note - my lighting inside is so rubbish hence the reason why the photos are taken outside .... I don't usually randomly burn candles outside! (obviously)!
Flamingo Candles are handmade, organic candles made with natural cotton wicks and soybeans and are all hand-poured. Snazzy huh?! I like knowing how the candles have been made - seeing this it feels like alot of love goes into making every individual candle.
Recently the lovely people at Flamingo Candles (cute name alert!) asked if I wanted to try out one of their new High Tea candles - a celebration of the great British teatime tradition. (who doesn't love teatime?!)
So this just HAS to be my POTW as I have been burning it constantly! Quick note - my lighting inside is so rubbish hence the reason why the photos are taken outside .... I don't usually randomly burn candles outside! (obviously)!
Flamingo Candles are handmade, organic candles made with natural cotton wicks and soybeans and are all hand-poured. Snazzy huh?! I like knowing how the candles have been made - seeing this it feels like alot of love goes into making every individual candle.
First, lets talk about this packaging - SO cute. I love the 3D flamingo and the gorgeous 'shabby chic' colouring. It's a total blogger perfect candle visually don't you think?
The scent I have is Macaroon & Almond and it is a beaut! If you like the smell of marzipan then THIS is for you. Luckily for me I love it, it reminds me of Christmas cake - yummy. I could eat marzipan by the strip... am I a freak?
It is really sugary and with hints of cherry and coconut it is perfect for the summer - this has been making my flat smell beautiful!
Now this isn't the strongest smelling candle I've had when it's burning , it does take a while before the scent starts to linger around unlike a couple of other candles I have which give out a fab smell in just a couple of minutes.
Now this isn't the strongest smelling candle I've had when it's burning , it does take a while before the scent starts to linger around unlike a couple of other candles I have which give out a fab smell in just a couple of minutes.
It might look small but it has a burning time of 50 hours! I am officially hooked on the unqiue scents and cute packaging and cannot wait for payday, as these candles are only £12 I think Flamingo Candles is going to be getting a visit from a certain blonde blogger *cough*me*cough*!
My current wishlist : Lemon Curd, Green Tea & Lemon, Cheesecake Crunch, Pink Lemonade, Pear Drops & Coconut Lemongrass (not alot then?)
Have you tried any candles from FC yet? Let me know your favourites or scents you would love to try out!
Thursday, 3 July 2014
Aussie Mega Instant Miracle Dry Shampoo
NEW product alert!

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I'm not normally one for dry shampoos (I know I know, stare at me in confusion!), I've just never been overly bothered by them! Saying this, I recently saw that Aussie had just released some newbies into their collection and being a huge fan of theirs I thought it was time I gave dry shampoo another go!
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Now Aussie have released 3 different versions of this dry shampoo, mega instant, colour mate and a volume version and all in great large sizes.
But... where I have never been that excited by the likes of these products I thought I would just stick to the handy miniature size to start off with - and then I could always buy the regular size if I fell in love! (Also saving me money if it turned out to be pants!)
The only 65ml size available was the mega instant - which was fine with me!
This dry shampoo is made with the classic Aussie Australian Jojoba Seed Extract ingredient and like all dry shampoo's promises to revive your dull, greasy hair into fresh, foxy locks that look and smell as clean as the day before!
This fast acting high-speed clean has been working brilliantly for me as both a nice refresher and great aid in giving my hair a bit of oopmh and texture! Definitely helpful for those "messy" up-do's!
The smell is so much nicer than other dry shampoo's I've used previously.... although it's an Aussie product so what did I expect?
So... maybe I am converted, we'll see how it goes but so far I am surprisingly chuffed with it!
This small can was £2.29 and the full size shampoo's are £4.99 each.
This small can was £2.29 and the full size shampoo's are £4.99 each.
Monday, 16 June 2014
Argania Desert Defence & Cashmere Hair Reviews
IF you have a good memory you will recall that a few weeks back I posted about a couple of little hair oils I had picked up for just £1 on my travels around Boots!
I was slightly nervous that just a leave-in conditioner wouldn't be enough for my dry barnet so I have been using a bit of my usual conditioner alongside the shampoo to make sure. Anyway here's what I thought about both!
The words moisture and repair always have me excited when in relation to hair products! I'd say 99% of the time I am always looking for hair products which are specially for dry and damage hair, even if my hair is feeling okay - I just love the way they work!
This Desert Defence shampoo has the lovely vanilla scent the same as the hair oils I reviewed before! It is very sweet so this may put a few of you and your noses off - but for me this is a bonus - I'm a sucker for anything that smells yummy!
This lathers up lovely and feels great on the hair, you don't need alot of product aswell which is always good!
Like I said before I have been using a little of my usual conditioner along side this ... I just don't feel right getting out the shower without it!
I've found this shampoo online at Boots for only £7.50 - like I said before this is the new packaging so will look different to the things you see online at the moment.
These were from the company called Argania and since seeing that little post by little old me the lovely people at Argania HQ have contacted me and kindly asked if I wanted to give anything else from their range a go.
After having so much success with the oils and loving the results I jumped at the chance (umm... who wouldn't?) and was super excited to receive the Desert Defence Moisture Repair Shampoo and the Cashmere Hair Leave-In Conditioner to try out on my blonde locks!
I've been really trying to look after my hair for the last couple of years as I have been growing it out from a bob and really want to keep it in the best condition possible!
I have been through countless bottles of different shampoos and conditioners in this time and have been through most of the brands on the drugstore market - I'm always looking out for new ones to try out!
The packaging for Argania has recently had a make-over so you may not recognise these but you most likely will recognise the old stuff - you can see everything here.
Argania Desert Defence Moisture Repair Shampoo* & Cashmere Hair Leave-in Conditioner*
I couldn't wait to start using these once I had got them so the day they arrived that evening I hopped in the shower and treated my hair to some Argania love. I was slightly nervous that just a leave-in conditioner wouldn't be enough for my dry barnet so I have been using a bit of my usual conditioner alongside the shampoo to make sure. Anyway here's what I thought about both!
The words moisture and repair always have me excited when in relation to hair products! I'd say 99% of the time I am always looking for hair products which are specially for dry and damage hair, even if my hair is feeling okay - I just love the way they work!
This Desert Defence shampoo has the lovely vanilla scent the same as the hair oils I reviewed before! It is very sweet so this may put a few of you and your noses off - but for me this is a bonus - I'm a sucker for anything that smells yummy!
This lathers up lovely and feels great on the hair, you don't need alot of product aswell which is always good!
Like I said before I have been using a little of my usual conditioner along side this ... I just don't feel right getting out the shower without it!
I've found this shampoo online at Boots for only £7.50 - like I said before this is the new packaging so will look different to the things you see online at the moment.
Out of the shower and I've been grabbing the Cashmere Hair Leave-In Conditioner and spraying it from the mid-ends of my hair and combing through!
I love this stuff, again ti smells lovely like the others and feel so light - unlike other thick, heavy products!
I'm not sure whether I could just use this on it's own as I think my hair is a bit thick. But it is perfect for using as an after wash treatment - it leaves my hair easy to comb through, smelling great and really smooth and shiny!
If you have quick thin/fine hair and find conditioner leaves your hair limb, heavy and builds up then this alternative product would be perfect for you!
Again this is available in the UK through Boots and is £9.99.
Another 2 great products from Argania - I think it's time I invested in one of their conditioners to complete my set! Not only does this brand have an amazing scent but their gorgeous argan oil ingredient really does leave my hair softer and shinier!
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