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Books: Lockdown Reads

Not that I was ever the most outgoing person, but having an actual valid reason to stay at home all the time has been quite beneficial in someways - Although quite difficult in others I will admit. When lockdown kicked in all those many years (months) ago, I was determined to make the most of my ti…

Skincare: The Skin Clear Organic Toner

Toner is one of those products that, in my opinion, isn't really appreciated as much as it should be. I for one completely missed the toner step of my skincare routine for a while. I never saw it as something that was essential to my skin - That was until I started using ones that actually bene…

3 Lipsticks For This Autumn

Now it's September, I can officially post about Autumn without feeling ashamed or worrying it's too early. You know what else that means? It means the darker lipsticks are creeping out again. I love a bold lipstick, so I thought I would share my three top dark lipsticks for this Autumn. They're not new releases, in fact, I bought two of them in the John Lewis sale a few months ago.

The anti-age Concealer Everyone Is Talking About

Maybelline Instant anti-age concealer review

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I've been eying up this Maybelline Instant anti-age concealer for a while now. Not because it's anti-age, but more because I was curious to try its applicator. I've never really been a massive fan of products that already come with applicators, mainly because having acne-prone skin means I have to keep my brushes very clean. So the thought of having a concealer that has the applicator attached to it, well it kind of put me off a bit. However, after hearing such good things about it, I justified using it because I would only be using it under my eyes and I can't say I've ever had a breakout there.

The Budget Friendly Palette For Autumn

Revolutions Forever Flawless "Fire" palette

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I know, I know... Another palette. Did I need another one? Not really. Did I buy it anyway? Yes, of course. With Autumn creeping upon us, I've been in the mood for warmer tones. So when I spotted Revolutions new Forever Flawless "Fire" palette on Twitter, I couldn't help myself. One minute I was scrolling through Twitter and the next I was checking out on the Revolution website.

The Budget Bambi Eyes Mascara

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The other day, I was on Superdrugs website having a little look at what's new, when I came across the new L'Oreal Paris Bambi Mascara. I knew as soon as I spotted it that I was going to buy it, I was running out of my current mascara and I wanted to try something new. So what drew me to this one and is it any good?

How I Got On With The Inkey List Skincare

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I've been trying to branch out recently and try new brands, well new for me anyway. That's when I came across The Inkey List and their straightforward skincare products. There's no pretty packaging and fancy names, all their products have the same black and white packaging. The products don't have catchy names either, they just have the ingredients on them, cutting out all the nonsense.

Is Sanctuary Spas Wet Skin Radiance Jelly Any Good?

Sanctuary Spa Wet Skin Radiance Jelly review

I'll be honest, I'm easily influenced when it comes to shopping... So when Maria posted about Sanctuary Spas Wet Skin Radiance Jelly on her Instagram stories, I couldn't resist. I liked the sound of it, being able to just whack it on when you turn the shower off without having to make sure you're dry first. Plus, it's watermelon scented, so how could I resist? But is this Wet Skin Radiance Jelly actually any good, or does it leave your skin wanting more?

The Perfect Golden Highlighter

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I'd heard a lot about BECCA's highlighters but never been brave enough to try them as I worried they'd be a bit too shiny for me. That was until I came across this BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector pressed highlighter in the John Lewis sale. Is it possible to resist something when it's on sale? I don't think so. I figured Summer was the perfect time of year to get that glow.

#2. New in beauty || July

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As much as an impulsive shopaholic that I am, I can't afford to buy absolutely everything that piques my interest. So my way of dealing with that is sharing what I've spotted, but haven't bought, here on my blog... Just in case anyone else wants to buy them. So here's the second instalment of "New in Beauty".

3 Dresses You'll Want This Summer

As soon as I'd booked my flights, I was resisting the urge to go out and buy a load of new Summer clothes. Not only for my holiday but also for Summer, as most of my clothes are black and not great for the warmer months. Resisting buying clothes didn't last long... First, it was just the one dress, but before I knew it I'd bought three new dresses that are absolutely perfect for Summer.

The Perfect Lipstick For a Summer Evening

NARS "Pierce" Powermatte Lip Luster metallic lipstick

Yes, I really am going to post about another red lipstick. This time there's a twist though, it's a metallic one... I've never used a metallic lipstick before I don't think. In case you haven't noticed yet, red lipsticks are my favourite bit of makeup. I honestly can't resist a good red lipstick, so when I came across a few in the John Lewis sale... I had to pick them up. One of those lipsticks was this NARS "Pierce" Powermatte Lip Luster metallic lipstick. I'd never tried anything from NARS, so now seemed like a good time to do so.

KIKO's Ocean Feel Range || Is it actually Summer-proof?

KIKO Ocean Feel Summer-proof makeup review

As soon as I booked my holiday to Gran Canaries, I was excited for Summer. Which, if you know me, you'll know is rare - I'm more of an Autumn and Spring person if I'm honest. Anyway, being in the mood for Summer meant I was also in the mood for some seasonal products. So when I came across KIKO's Ocean Feel Summer-proof range, I was intrigued. The last few times I've been on holiday, I've put off wearing foundation as it tends to melt off my face, so was the Ocean Feel range the answer to all my problems? Or was it not as Summer-proof as promised?

My holiday skincare routine

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As someone who recently got heavily into their skincare regime, going on holiday somewhere hot meant finding one that would be fitting. The only problem with this was the liquid allowance on the flight over there, this meant that I had to leave out a few steps. So what steps did I leave out and what products did I pick to keep my skin looking healthy in the sun?

The Body Shop's Tea Tree Collection For Acne-Prone Skin

I've used a fair amount of products with tea tree in over the years. It's one of those ingredients that you're drawn to if you have acne prone and blemished skin. Why? Because it has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that are perfect to help fight those pesky spots. So when I went into The Body Shop the other day and spotted their Tea Tree collection, I had to pick it up and give it a go - But was it any good?

My relationship with blogging & what I want from it

My relationship with blogging and what I want from it

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I think that talking about what you want from your blog or what kind of relationship you have with blogging and creating content can be a bit of a touchy one sometimes. I see a lot of tweets from people saying that if you're blogging for money than you're in it for the wrong reason as if we're not allowed to want to make money from something that makes us happy. It's an odd one really. It's something I think about a lot, why I blog, as I see a lot of people discussing it online. So why do I blog? What kind of relationship do I have with my blog?

My thoughts on Simple skincare

I've heard a lot about Simple skincare, it's budget friendly and apparently worth it - So I've been told. I personally have only tried a few of their products and, in my experience, they're a bit hit or miss. So when I was running low on skincare, I thought I'd change up my routine a bit and try out some more Simple skincare products. Mainly because I was on a budget, but also because I wanted to try some more of their stuff out.

3 Ways I Style Blue Jeans

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I don't think I've owned many pairs of blue jeans, maybe when I was a teen but as I grew up I went for black ones all the time. I found them easier to style because well, black goes with everything really. However, ever since I got these blue jeans from Sainsburys, I couldn't imagine not having them as a part of my wardrobe. Blue jeans are pretty much perfect for any occasion, don't you think? Unless you need to dress up super fancy that is. So how exactly do I style my blue jeans and make the most out of them?

Curling Short Hair || How I do it & What Products I Use

As someone with naturally straight hair, I've always wanted lovely wavey/curly hair. When my hair was longer, I would curl it and they just wouldn't hold. It'd look lovely for the first half an hour and then after that, they'd slip out and my lovely straight, limp hair would return. However, when I cut it all off, everything changed. So I thought I would share how I curl my short hair and what products I use - as I know it's something that can be a bit of a pain to nail.

Is Soap & Glory's Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser any good?

Soap & Glory's "The Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser" review

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A couple of months ago, I arrived home to a surprise PR package from Soap & Glory. In it, alongside their Pore-Refining mask, was The Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser - Which is a product I've debated trying a few times but never picked it up. So when they so kindly sent it to me to try out, I was over the moon. So is the Soap & Glory "The Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser" actually any good for us oily skin people?