The innovative beauty umbrella brand Deceim recently celebrated their 6th birthday but it was their customers that got the present! A birthday box containing products from three Deceim brands was made available in limited quantities at 65% off. Here are my thoughts on the contents of the box: The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides… Continue reading Deceim Birthday Box
Happy Hands
Our hands are exposed to the elements almost as much as our faces, yet tend to receive less TLC. Therefore our hands can end up aging faster than the face without the right attention. Here are some steps you can take to keep your hands in tip top condition: Manicures: Having regular manicures gives hands… Continue reading Happy Hands
Luxe Lip Balms (Untinted)
One way of ensuring a daily moment of luxe is to keep a decadent lip balm on your bedside table and or in your handbag (or both!!). Here are some of my favourites: Nuxe Rêve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm Everything about this balm screams luxe: its frosted glass pot, its heavenly citrusy scent,… Continue reading Luxe Lip Balms (Untinted)
My Nightime Beauty Musts
I change my skincare up a lot but there are three beauty products that I use religiously right before bed each night: Elizabeth Arden Prevage Clinical Lash & Brow Enhancing Serum This lash and brow serum is formulated with a triple peptide complex, vitamins, botanicals and lash conditioners. The product claims to support the natural… Continue reading My Nightime Beauty Musts
Brand Focus: Myla
The luxury lingerie range recently relaunched. I'm old enough to remember the brand from the first time round when I was a teenager. I used to lust after the beautiful silk, pastel playsuits they used to make (please bring them back Myla!!). The January sale was the perfect excuse to place an order from the brand's… Continue reading Brand Focus: Myla
DIY Manicure
Having nice looking nails makes me feel polished and put together. I always like to rock a mani so I've gotten good at doing my own nails over the years. It's lovely to have someone do your nails for you but I also enjoy pampering myself at home with a DIY manicure. Here are the… Continue reading DIY Manicure
Three Great: Lightweight Foundations
Now that autumn is upon us I'm using my full coverage Hourglass vanish stick foundation a lot, however temperatures hit the 20's today and I wanted something more sheer. Lightweight foundations are a great option for milder September days. Here are three that I like that also contain skincare benefits: BareMinerals Bare Skin Pure Brightening Serum… Continue reading Three Great: Lightweight Foundations
Game Face Beauty Box Review
This Estée Lauder brands beauty box is billed as the ultimate fresher's survival kit which contains products valued over £69 for the bargain price of just £25. I wish there was an affordable way for me to sample prestige beauty products back when I was a fresher (my student loan stretched to drugstore brands exclusively!).… Continue reading Game Face Beauty Box Review
Beautiful Escape Second Edition
Designed to be taken away on summer trips, I like to pick up these Estée Lauder brands sample sets even if I'm not going anywhere. These bundles are fantastic value and are so great for trying new things and or amassing handy gym bag friendly sized toiletries. This second addition contains over £70 worth of… Continue reading Beautiful Escape Second Edition
Power Couple 2
Here is my second duo of products that work togther beautifully. I use this pair together for an at home facial treatment: Dr Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator I received a sample of Dr Brandt's take on at home microdermabrasion in a birchbox and liked it so much that I swiftly ordered the full size.… Continue reading Power Couple 2
