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I’ve been writing about my love for beauty for over a decade and at age 39, I’m still at it! I love all things that fall under the beauty umbrella, particularly luxury and indulgent skincare, natural-looking makeup and floral fragrances. I also have a soft spot for long baths and fancy bath foams.

I have had an ongoing battle with acne for most of my adult life, so here I share the products and treatments that help, as well as those that don’t. All of the products featured in the “favourite things” carousel below are products I use and love. I live in London with my beautiful son, Teddy.

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a few of my favourite things

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I wanted to do a #FriyaFaves today, so I started putting together my favourite goodies when I realised it was so Kate Somerville heavy, that it would make more sense to do a dedicated post on favourites from the brand, so here they are!

💛Mega-C 30% Vitamin C Brightening Facial - absolutely, completely blown away by this treatment (I even talked about it in therapy, I wish I was joking...) and I know this is going to be one of those products that`s impossible to top; full review soon!

Hydrakate Recharging Serum and Water Cream - these two started my Kate Somerville obsession as they just suit my skin so well, both as a duo or independently; I used them about 3-4 times then immediately purchased back-ups.

Uncomplikated SPF50 Soft Focus Makeup Setting Spray - such a brilliant and easy way to cleanly top-up facial sunscreen throughout the day, whilst also refreshing makeup, although I also use this on makeup-free skin.

Kateceuticals Lifting Eye Cream - I was *so* excited to receive this as I`d been eyeing (boom, boom) it for ages and it`s every bit as lovely as I had hoped. You only need the tiniest amount, it`s super lightweight but very hydrating, plus it`s sits beautifully under makeup 👌

Okay so what else do I need to try from Kate Somerville? I`ve been eyeing the Delikate Soothing Cleanser, has anyone tried that?

Thank you @the__glow__girl for the hashtag 💜

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(Unpaid ad - PR/Aff.) I wanted to do a #FriyaFaves today, so I started putting together my favourite goodies when I realised it was so Kate Somerville heavy, that it would make more sense to do a dedicated post on favourites from the brand, so here they are! 💛Mega-C 30% Vitamin C Brightening Facial - absolutely, completely blown away by this treatment (I even talked about it in therapy, I wish I was joking...) and I know this is going to be one of those products that's impossible to top; full review soon! Hydrakate Recharging Serum and Water Cream - these two started my Kate Somerville obsession as they just suit my skin so well, both as a duo or independently; I used them about 3-4 times then immediately purchased back-ups. Uncomplikated SPF50 Soft Focus Makeup Setting Spray - such a brilliant and easy way to cleanly top-up facial sunscreen throughout the day, whilst also refreshing makeup, although I also use this on makeup-free skin. Kateceuticals Lifting Eye Cream - I was *so* excited to receive this as I'd been eyeing (boom, boom) it for ages and it's every bit as lovely as I had hoped. You only need the tiniest amount, it's super lightweight but very hydrating, plus it's sits beautifully under makeup 👌 Okay so what else do I need to try from Kate Somerville? I've been eyeing the Delikate Soothing Cleanser, has anyone tried that? Thank you @the__glow__girl for the hashtag 💜

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Pai have just launched a new product, the PHAZE PHA Clarifying Face Wash, which is a gentle, lightly exfoliating cleanser that’s been formulated with blemish-prone skin types in mind, however, it’s definitely suitable for most skin types, other than maybe those who are very dry or sensitive.

I’m using lots of actives at the mo, but as you can see in my reel, my skin doesn’t react to the acids. Instead, my skin is left feeling fresh, clean, clarified and smooth; this is thanks to the inclusion of Polyhydroxy Acid, which is extremely mild and just lightly exfoliates without causing irritation.

💚💚Will you be picking up this fab new launch? 💚💚

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(Unpaid ad - PR/Aff.) Pai have just launched a new product, the PHAZE PHA Clarifying Face Wash, which is a gentle, lightly exfoliating cleanser that’s been formulated with blemish-prone skin types in mind, however, it’s definitely suitable for most skin types, other than maybe those who are very dry or sensitive. I’m using lots of actives at the mo, but as you can see in my reel, my skin doesn’t react to the acids. Instead, my skin is left feeling fresh, clean, clarified and smooth; this is thanks to the inclusion of Polyhydroxy Acid, which is extremely mild and just lightly exfoliates without causing irritation. 💚💚Will you be picking up this fab new launch? 💚💚

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I`m sure you`ve seen the excitement surrounding the Boots No7 newest skincare launch, the Future Renew range, but I just wanted to flag them as they`re currently 3for2!

The range is designed to help reduce signs of skin damage (such as fine lines, dryness and uneven skin tone) utilising some fantastic ingredients such as Vitamin C, peptides, Hyaluronic Acid and, of course, everybody`s favourite, Niacinamide, the latter of which meant that I wasn`t able to try the range as my skin can`t tolerate Niacinamide.

So far, the line consists of four products:

💚No7 Future Renew Serum (available in 25ml and 50ml)
💚No7 Future Renew Day Cream SPF40
💚No7 Future Renew Night Cream
💚No7 Future Renew Eye Serum

The full range is available now, either individually in the 3for2 offer, or collectively as a set, giving you saving of £44.80. I`ve linked to the product page in my bio 💚

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(Unpaid ad - PR /aff.) I'm sure you've seen the excitement surrounding the Boots No7 newest skincare launch, the Future Renew range, but I just wanted to flag them as they're currently 3for2! The range is designed to help reduce signs of skin damage (such as fine lines, dryness and uneven skin tone) utilising some fantastic ingredients such as Vitamin C, peptides, Hyaluronic Acid and, of course, everybody's favourite, Niacinamide, the latter of which meant that I wasn't able to try the range as my skin can't tolerate Niacinamide. So far, the line consists of four products: 💚No7 Future Renew Serum (available in 25ml and 50ml) 💚No7 Future Renew Day Cream SPF40 💚No7 Future Renew Night Cream 💚No7 Future Renew Eye Serum The full range is available now, either individually in the 3for2 offer, or collectively as a set, giving you saving of £44.80. I've linked to the product page in my bio 💚

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Thank you Nip + Fab for sending over a couple of their Vitamin C products to try, timing it perfectly as I’m very much in my Vitamin C skincare phase right now!

The Vitamin C Fix Serum contains 5% Vitamin C, making it an ideal starter product for those who are new to the ingredient or people with sensitive skin. It’s a very light and gentle serum that feels soothing on the skin.

The Vitamin C Fix Hybrid Gel Cream 5% smells absolutely gorgeous! It’s a very light formula that doesn’t provide much hydration, but feels cooling on the skin, so would be ideal to use after a hydrating serum, or for those with oilier skin types.

The Nip + Fab Vitamin C range is huge, there really is a product for every need, so I’ve linked directly to their page in my bio 🧡

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(Unpaid ad - PR) Thank you Nip + Fab for sending over a couple of their Vitamin C products to try, timing it perfectly as I’m very much in my Vitamin C skincare phase right now! The Vitamin C Fix Serum contains 5% Vitamin C, making it an ideal starter product for those who are new to the ingredient or people with sensitive skin. It’s a very light and gentle serum that feels soothing on the skin. The Vitamin C Fix Hybrid Gel Cream 5% smells absolutely gorgeous! It’s a very light formula that doesn’t provide much hydration, but feels cooling on the skin, so would be ideal to use after a hydrating serum, or for those with oilier skin types. The Nip + Fab Vitamin C range is huge, there really is a product for every need, so I’ve linked directly to their page in my bio 🧡

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I`ve just written a post about the newest skincare launch from Lancôme, the stunning Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream, so head to my bio to read all about it! 💜

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(Unpaid ad - PR) I've just written a post about the newest skincare launch from Lancôme, the stunning Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream, so head to my bio to read all about it! 💜

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💜Very excited to share with you the Roccabox contents for May, which is a total steal thanks to the combined product value of £117!! Here’s a look at what’s included:

✨Murad Correct & Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 45 - this is FULL-SIZED and worth £70, can’t believe it’s included! 🧡

✨Salt & Steam Relaxing Facial Steam (in either Glow or Rough Night) - I just love the sound of this and it makes me want to give myself an old-school facial 👌

✨Paul Yacomine Hydrosol Micro Mist Hair Hydrator - this appears to be like a facial mist for the air, offering a hydrating boost whenever hair is feeling dull or dry 💈

✨Noble Isle The Greenhouse Shower Gel - a dinky size, perfect for my upcoming holiday (leaving in 22 days!) 🙌

✨Vivoo Test Strips - I love the idea of these, which are urine strips that give you an idea of what’s going on in your body 🌞

✨Palmer’s Coconut Glow (trio of facial products) - I really rate Palmer’s skincare so this is a great intro to their range for those who might not have tried it 🥥

Prices for a Roccabox subscription start at £13 per month (plus £3.95 P+P) and you can subscribe via the link in my bio. Which product do you like the sound of in this month’s edit? 💜

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(Unpaid ad - PR/Aff.) 💜Very excited to share with you the Roccabox contents for May, which is a total steal thanks to the combined product value of £117!! Here’s a look at what’s included: ✨Murad Correct & Protect Broad Spectrum SPF 45 - this is FULL-SIZED and worth £70, can’t believe it’s included! 🧡 ✨Salt & Steam Relaxing Facial Steam (in either Glow or Rough Night) - I just love the sound of this and it makes me want to give myself an old-school facial 👌 ✨Paul Yacomine Hydrosol Micro Mist Hair Hydrator - this appears to be like a facial mist for the air, offering a hydrating boost whenever hair is feeling dull or dry 💈 ✨Noble Isle The Greenhouse Shower Gel - a dinky size, perfect for my upcoming holiday (leaving in 22 days!) 🙌 ✨Vivoo Test Strips - I love the idea of these, which are urine strips that give you an idea of what’s going on in your body 🌞 ✨Palmer’s Coconut Glow (trio of facial products) - I really rate Palmer’s skincare so this is a great intro to their range for those who might not have tried it 🥥 Prices for a Roccabox subscription start at £13 per month (plus £3.95 P+P) and you can subscribe via the link in my bio. Which product do you like the sound of in this month’s edit? 💜

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💛I was so excited to get my hands on the newest launch from Klairs, the Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charing Serum, as I`ve really enjoyed other products I`ve tried from Klairs.

This do-it-all serum is designed to brighten, encourage hydration and increase skin bounce, due to it`s gorgeous formula containing key ingredients such as vitamins C, E, B3 and B5 alongside Cica, which all work together to leave skin looking bright and glowing.

Annoyingly, the inclusion of Niacinamide meant I couldn`t try this on my skin, but I can say that the texture is lovely and I was really sad to not give this a go as it contains so many goodies!

Normally $40 (£32) this is currently at 20% off at $32 (£25) so it`s well worth trying it now. Find a direct link in my bio 💛

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(Unpaid ad - PR/aff) 💛I was so excited to get my hands on the newest launch from Klairs, the Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charing Serum, as I've really enjoyed other products I've tried from Klairs. This do-it-all serum is designed to brighten, encourage hydration and increase skin bounce, due to it's gorgeous formula containing key ingredients such as vitamins C, E, B3 and B5 alongside Cica, which all work together to leave skin looking bright and glowing. Annoyingly, the inclusion of Niacinamide meant I couldn't try this on my skin, but I can say that the texture is lovely and I was really sad to not give this a go as it contains so many goodies! Normally $40 (£32) this is currently at 20% off at $32 (£25) so it's well worth trying it now. Find a direct link in my bio 💛

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Kicking off the long weekend with a look at the new SUQQU cleansers, of which there are three and I’ve been lucky enough to try two of them:

SUQQU Smooth Clear Cleansing Oil (£36) - is that not the loveliest name for a cleansing oil? I want my cleansing oil to give me smooth clear skin please! I haven’t got my hands on this yet, but I’ll obviously be ordering it soon so I’ll let you know how I get on 💜

SUQQU Refining Soft Cleansing Cream (£36) - this is every bit as wonderful as it sounds, providing an intensely hydrating and moisture-boosting cleanse that feels light yet luxurious, definitely a keeper for me 💜

SUQQU Gentle Whip Wash (£35) - skin-smoothing and lightly foaming, this is a great AM cleanse or second PM cleanse. I really like this in the morning as my skin feels so smooth after use (without any dryness or irritation) so my makeup applies more evenly 💜

Which new SUQQU cleanser do you want to try? Also, did you see the new SUQQU Summer Collection? It’s one the prettiest collections I’ve ever seen! 🤩

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(Unpaid ad - PR) Kicking off the long weekend with a look at the new SUQQU cleansers, of which there are three and I’ve been lucky enough to try two of them: SUQQU Smooth Clear Cleansing Oil (£36) - is that not the loveliest name for a cleansing oil? I want my cleansing oil to give me smooth clear skin please! I haven’t got my hands on this yet, but I’ll obviously be ordering it soon so I’ll let you know how I get on 💜 SUQQU Refining Soft Cleansing Cream (£36) - this is every bit as wonderful as it sounds, providing an intensely hydrating and moisture-boosting cleanse that feels light yet luxurious, definitely a keeper for me 💜 SUQQU Gentle Whip Wash (£35) - skin-smoothing and lightly foaming, this is a great AM cleanse or second PM cleanse. I really like this in the morning as my skin feels so smooth after use (without any dryness or irritation) so my makeup applies more evenly 💜 Which new SUQQU cleanser do you want to try? Also, did you see the new SUQQU Summer Collection? It’s one the prettiest collections I’ve ever seen! 🤩

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🌞Wishtrend are doing everything they can to encourage and entice people to up their skincare game, with their ASAP (Apply Sunscreen Add Protection) challenge which has been a fantastic concept throughout April, with some amazing deals available to make sunscreen wear as easy and as accessible as possible.

They really do have everything covered, with skincare sets built around skin types, buy-one-get-one-free deals and lots of savings on single purchases (all four of these sunscreens are on offer!) but you only have a few days left to take advantage as the ASAP campaign finishes at the end of April.

I`ve got a direct link in my bio which takes you straight to the promo page where you`ll find lots of deals, advice and inspiration for finding your perfect sunscreen 🌞

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(Unpaid ad - PR/Aff) 🌞Wishtrend are doing everything they can to encourage and entice people to up their skincare game, with their ASAP (Apply Sunscreen Add Protection) challenge which has been a fantastic concept throughout April, with some amazing deals available to make sunscreen wear as easy and as accessible as possible. They really do have everything covered, with skincare sets built around skin types, buy-one-get-one-free deals and lots of savings on single purchases (all four of these sunscreens are on offer!) but you only have a few days left to take advantage as the ASAP campaign finishes at the end of April. I've got a direct link in my bio which takes you straight to the promo page where you'll find lots of deals, advice and inspiration for finding your perfect sunscreen 🌞

Yup, little late with this, but here are my March favourites, all of which are purchases:

Shrine Drop It Toner

Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment

Skincity Barrier Extreme

Sarah Chapman Ultimate Cleanse

The Beauty Crop Oui Cherie Setting Mist

Kosas Air Brow - Grey

Daniel Sandler Anti-Redness Concealer

See any favourites? 💜

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Yup, little late with this, but here are my March favourites, all of which are purchases: Shrine Drop It Toner Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment Skincity Barrier Extreme Sarah Chapman Ultimate Cleanse The Beauty Crop Oui Cherie Setting Mist Kosas Air Brow - Grey Daniel Sandler Anti-Redness Concealer See any favourites? 💜

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It`s taken me a while to talk about my fabulous experience of creating a fragrance blend at @experimentalperfumeclub because it was bang in the middle of my grief (even the name of the fragrance is for my dad) so I apologise to the brand for taking so long to review, but I have finally blogged about my visit to their London store and I would love you to have a read! 💙

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(Unpaid ad - PR) It's taken me a while to talk about my fabulous experience of creating a fragrance blend at @experimentalperfumeclub because it was bang in the middle of my grief (even the name of the fragrance is for my dad) so I apologise to the brand for taking so long to review, but I have finally blogged about my visit to their London store and I would love you to have a read! 💙

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Banging on about these beauties again today, mostly because they are gorgeous, but also because they are showing as “limited supply” on the Revolution Beauty site and I don’t want you to miss out!

In my bio you’ll find a link to my review (with swatches) of these Balm Glow balms, as well as a direct link to the products themselves 🌷

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(Unpaid ad - PR) Banging on about these beauties again today, mostly because they are gorgeous, but also because they are showing as “limited supply” on the Revolution Beauty site and I don’t want you to miss out! In my bio you’ll find a link to my review (with swatches) of these Balm Glow balms, as well as a direct link to the products themselves 🌷

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