"Quarantine skin" is definitely a thing. We're all suddenly (and for many, quite drastically) changing our lifestyles to meet the current lock-down criteria, so we're behaving differently, eating differently, worrying and stressing more and probably not sleeping in the same way we used to, all of which has an impact on our skin. My skin showed anxiety with lots of lovely breakouts and re[...]
The recent Glossybox boxes have been selling out so incredibly quickly, that by the time my sample arrives for me to share it with you, it's already sold-out, and I try and avoid sharing sold-out products if I can, hence the lack of Glossybox-ness on the blog of late. At the moment, you can still get your Glossybox fix as they're currently running a Mystery Box promotion, which basic[...]
I was pretty happy with my photos until I realised that, out of context, the random inclusion of a (perfectly cool-toned blonde) Barbie might appear a tad creepy, so for the benefit of clarity, the Barbie was included with the sendout of the new Fudge Clean Blonde Damage Rewind Violet Toning Shampoo and Conditioner, presumably to demonstrate the effectiveness of this duo and how cool-t[...]
The last time I left the safe confines of my home was just before the pandemic took hold; I attended a launch for the new Dr Dennis Gross B3 Adaptive Superfoods Stress Skincare range at Harrods and it was a strange experience, since there were very few people at the world famous shop, and I got to hang out with a few of my favourite bloggers whilst finding out more about this newest la[...]
Apparently the pandemic has pushed everyone in one of two directions: those who are baking more and those who are shaving their heads. When I first heard about this, I smugly stuck myself in the "baking" category, since I've really upped my baking game (my lemon drizzle cake is the talk of the town, if you're happy to consider my parents as town representatives...) but recently, afte[...]
When I was a teenager and living with my mum who was, at the time, a cosmetic practitioner, I used to do my own peels using her range of Jan Marini products. After a peel, I would use a moisturising mask that provided the most amazing feeling to my post-peel skin; it was like a surge of cooling moisture that felt incredible. The Nora Bode Cool Moisture Mask feels exactly like that, whi[...]
Not my usual beauty post today, as I've spent the whole week trying to build up to writing something beauty-related, but I just can't; even though I think beauty posts are perfect for this sort of situation as they're an escape for both the writer and the reader, this week I'm quite knackered by it all and lacking in enthusiasm, so I thought I'd share with you a few things that have be[...]
The worst thing about receiving an IT Cosmetics delivery is that I have to go on the QVC UK site to check price/stock/etc and I end up putting together a loooong list of all the IT Cosmetics bits I want. The best thing about receiving an IT Cosmetics delivery, apart from the fact that I get to share it with you guys, is that I get to have a play with new bits from this amazing brand, and[...]
In these horrendously scary times, I feel that things like a little bit of at-home pampering can make all the difference - I don't think I've ever taken as many baths as I have since I started my self-isolation! With that in mind, the arrival of the Elemis 5 Piece Pro-Collagen Hydrate & Nurture Collection QVC UK TSV couldn't be better timed. The set is a good mix of skincare and[...]
Ad/Sponsored Content - I have been paid to feature this product. Did you know that 90% of people in Europe carry the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 - the main cause of cold sores - but only 30% of carriers produce blisters? That's a huge percentage of people who would benefit from a reliable cold sore treatment that's safe and easy to use, so I'm excited to show you the HERPOtherm Cold Sor[...]
Disclaimer: AD - this is a sponsored collaboration with Ecooking that I have been paid to feature. According to the website, "Ecooking is for everyone - regardless of skin type, gender or age," and when you have a scroll through their shop, you'll see just how accurate that is. The Ecooking Organic Skincare range is packed full of problem-solving, no-nonsense skincare that's easy to u[...]
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