January 2014 Favourites!

Starting off with a typical cliche here, but I can't believe January is already over! I would say Christmas only feels like yesterday, but i'd disagree with that completely, Christmas feels like an eternity ago! I don't normally feel like that in January, but I have this time round.

Anyway, onto the things i've been loving this month.

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream - (review)

 

I bought this when this first came out when the whole BB Cream craze was going on a year or so ago. It's been in my make-up stash for a while now and i've almost finished it up, so I thought i'd try using it more this month and i've really enjoyed it. Previously I just kept it for around the summer time when I wanted a lighter base but thinking on that thought now is just silly. It does have a very light coverage but it gives a nice glowy look for these dull winter months.

 

 

Mac Creme Cup Lipstick - (review)

 

Again, another product i've almost finished, and also one of the first Mac lipsticks I ever purchased. It's a lovely shade of baby pink but I think it is a tad too pale for my complexion. A great creamy formula and lasts a good amount of time on the lips. And even though I think the colour doesn't completely suit me, nevertheless i'm determined to finish it and have thus used it a lot this month.
 

No7 Stay Perfect 'Glace' Lipstick (review)

In all honesty I completely forgot I had this lipstick, and when I found it again I thought i'd get some use of it and actually wear it. Great colour for this time of year aswell.


Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain 'Crush'

I finally got my hands on this lipstain near the end of 2013, and as we've only got a couple of months left of Winter I wanted to get my use out of it, as I only like to wear berry colours in the autumn and winter months. I just love these balm stains by Revlon, they last ages on the lips! And the minty smell is just divine. Thumbs up from me.

 

Chanel Mascara (review).

 

I got a sample of this after my neighbour gave it to me (she works for Chanel and sometimes gives us samples when we go and see her). It's actually a really nice mascara! Separates the lashes well and volumises them, I still would never pay £24 for a mascara though. But i've enjoyed using this very cute little sample this month.

 

 

Barry M 'Silver Lights' nail paint (Boots Limited Edition) - (review).

 

I wore this nail varnish at the very beginning of the month, it lasted ages on my nails. It was on there for about a week without chipping. Such a gorgeous holographic silver glitter! And actually the only silver related glitter I own and I won't be getting anymore, this does the job perfectly!

 

 

Avon - Little Red Dress Body Spray - (review).

 

I was given this for Christmas and if i'm honest I didn't think much of it. These kind of aerosole body sprays are never my favourite but I actually really like the scent and i've been using it instead of perfume this month.

 

 

Random Favourites: TV Show - Sherlock (Series 3)
 

 

I was so excited to see this show back after a two year absence! Really two years is such a long time, I really hope we don't have to wait another two years to see the next series. Even though there are only three episodes per series, they are 90 minutes long which is almost like a film, so I guess it's okay. We'd all love to see more but as the old saying goes it's quality rather than quantity.They really are incredible episodes and if you haven't checked out this show I really suggest that you do.

 

Music Favourite - December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

I bet a lot of you, especially if there are any teenagers reading, will never have heard of this song. If i'm honest I don't think i'd heard of it either, that was until the second episode of Sherlock (do you sense a theme developing here haha). Since hearing it at the end of the episode it's been stuck in my head and it's been the go to song i've been listening to on my iTunes :) Such a very old school song, but I love songs like that!


What were your January favourites?


Love
Amy
xxx

Sleek Blush by 3 - Sweet Cheeks - Candy Collection

 

I think it's fair to say the Sleek Blush by 3 Palettes are one of Sleeks most popular products. Their blushes in general have got to be their best sellers, i'm so convinced about that, but these are just as good if not even better as you get three blushes in one little compact!

Just genius.

 

I've already blogged about their Blush by 3 palette in the colour 'Sugar' but this is another one that I have called Sweet Cheeks that came out in the Candy Collection back in the Spring of 2013, I think. But it is still avaliable on the Sleek website, so no worries there girls!

 

I have to admit this is a slightly neglected palette in my make-up collection, in fact most palettes I find get neglected somewhat, I suppose I just grab the little single blushes first, but I have made more of an effort to use them more, and in particular this palette in the last few weeks. And i've been loving the sort of lilac colour in the middle the most.

 

Some people aren't happy with the fact that Sleek have put a cream blusher in with powder ones, as the powder could get into the cream. I have not had any issue with the cream and powder products mixing up, and i'm not all that bothered really as it seems to work perfectly fine in the format that it's in.

 

Not only do I love the names of these blushes (which you'll see in a second) but the actual box that this blush palette comes in is so pretty that i've actually kept this blush palette still in the box, which is not something I often, if ever, do. Although the box is slightly covered with my foundation marks, sorry about that.

 

It's a given to say that these blushes are very well pigmented, just the quality is incredible for a highstreet/drugstore blush. Hence why everyone loves them so much.

 

This Sweet Cheeks palette contains three different shades of pink.

 

 The darker hot pink colour called Cupcake is a cream to powder formula blush. It is the first cream blush that Sleek have ever done and it comes in this palette. I'm normally not a fan of cream to powder formula blushes but this one seems to last a very long time, unlike most cream or cream to powder blushes that i've tried.

 

The middle shade is called Dollymix and is a matte lilac pink sort of colour, I really love this one as it's the only shade like it that I have in my entire blush collection.

 

Third and finally is the coral pink colour called Candy Floss which is just beautiful for spring and summer time, this one has a bit of shimmer in it but not too noticeable.

 

 

If you fancy picking up this Blush by 3 Palette i'd suggest you do so soon, i'm not sure if this has now been put in the permanent line but it is still avaliable to buy on the Sleek website, so just in case they do eventually stop selling it online, i'd get in there quickly now.

 

 

Avaliable for £9.99

here

 

 

Love

Amy

xxx

 

 

 

 

***DISCLAIMER***

All views/opinions are my own,

product bought myself.

Natural Collection Solo Eyeshadow - Barley

Natural Collection Solo Eyeshadow - Barley - £1.79

 

Believe it or not this is the only single eyeshadow I actually own in my makeup collection, I do have some duos and trios but no other single eyeshadows apart from this one. I'm much more of a palette kind of girl, but I had some Boots vouchers for money off Natural Collection back in the summer so I thought i'd try out one of their eyeshadows as I was drawn to this colour.

 

 This is the colour Barley and despite all the eyeshadow palettes that I own, none of them contain a colour like this, it's almost like a yellow champagne colour, or a light gold with a shimmer in it. Barley is a great name for it. I also think this could potentially be a dupe for the Mac eyeshadow called Rice Paper. I don't own that eyeshadow so I cannot do a comparison, but I think they do look pretty similar.

 

 

What I love about the Natural Collection eyeshadows are the quality for the price, they are well pigmentated and go on very well, they also last well during the day too. I even like the simple white packaging, although I wish the lid was a bit more secure. It hasn't fallen off yet but I always feel like if I chucked it in a makeup bag that it would become loose.

 

Having said that I think this would be great to take travelling or on a short trip somewhere as it is so small so it wouldn't take up much room.

 

This eyeshadow does get slightly neglected in my make-up collection as, like I said, I tend to reach for my palettes, and this one just gets lost amongst my other products. But I need to bring this out and use it now as looking at the swatch it really is pretty.

 

For the price of £1.79 you really can't complain, it's simply amazing that a good quality eyeshadow can be created without charging the earth for it.

 

I'd recommend you pick up one of these to try, or more if you feel like it. Boots often have Natural Collection products on 3 for £5.00 so it's a good opportunity to pick up some new products, all of which i've tried so far i've been very pleased with.

 

Natural Collection is only avaliable in Boots, and the eyeshadows

retail for £1.79

here

 

 

Love

Amy

xxx

 

 

 

 

***DISCLAIMER***

All views/opinions are my own,

product bought myself.

The Disney TAG!

 

Now I know this isn't beauty related in any way, but I saw this TAG floating around and I just knew I had to do it. I am a big Disney fan! And yeah I just really wanted to do this tag, so without further a do let's get started!

 

 

1.) A scene in any Disney movie you wish you could experience?

I think the first scene of The Lion King, with the whole Circle of Life song, it's just beautiful to look at and also fun to sing along to.

2.) An unforgettable experience/moment you've had at the Parks?

I've only ever been to Disneyland Paris twice, but the second time was for my 21st with my friends and sister and it was amazing. The entire trip was the best thing ever, but the thing I won't ever forget is the 'cast' of Peter Pan, including Peter himself, Wendy, John, Captain Hook, Smee and the pirates and they were about to do a show and the pirates in particular were messing around and talking to us and one of the pirates even took a shine to one of my friends, it was so hilarious!

 

3.) What non-Disney song(s) reminds you or brings back memories of Disney and/or the Parks?
It may seem random, but Katy Perry 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F) song, but purely because they played it a lot in the Disney Village at night when we were there near the end of 2011.

4.) When was the first time you went to a Disney Park?

The first time I went to a park was in February 2007 as part of a 5 day school trip to Paris, one of the days was spent at Disneyland Paris. Was brilliant! But very cold!.

5.) If you could choose any of the characters to be your best friend, who would you choose?
Oh easy, Peter Pan! Never grow up, that's what I say! I also like Mike from Monsters Inc, he seems like a lot of fun!

6.) Who are your favourite Disney princesses?
Snow White was my favourite as a child and that's stuck with me, so she's still my favourite. But Ariel is a close second.

7.) Name a scene/moment in any Disney movie that never fails to make you cry?
Oh so many! When Bambi's mother dies and Bambi is calling for her, ending of Toy Story 3, when Mufasa dies in The Lion King. That's just three, I could go on haha.

 

8.) What is the first Disney movie you remember seeing?

Hmm i'm not sure what one I remember seeing, it was probably Snow White as I had such an obsession with her, but I remember going to see 101 Dalmatians in the cinema.

9.) What is your favourite Disney movie?
Peter Pan has grown to become my favourite, just the story is very magical and it reflects my feelings of not wanting to grow up. My childhood one was obviously Snow White. Pixar wise i'd choose Ratatouille.

 

 

I tag you all to do this, it's good fun! :)

 

 

Love

Amy

xxx


The Body Shop - Vitamin E Eye Cream

 

The Body Shop Vitamin E Eye Cream - £10.00

 

I don't know when the right time to start using eye creams are, but i'm now at the age of 23 and i'll be 24 near the end of this year so my age is catching up with me faster than i'd like. Not that this is an anti-aging product in the slightest, but I think it is important to look after your eye area as it is the most delicate area of skin on your face. Also the whole 'your eyes are the key to your soul' phrase kind of rings true, when you're ill or just not looking your best it shows first around your eyes, so i've come to the realisation that I want to try looking at some good eye creams.

 

This is the first eye cream i've ever tried, and for £10.00 this may seem a tad steep for a cream, especially as it is only 15ml but I suppose it has more properties in it that makes it more expensive, plus it is a Body Shop product and they aren't always the cheapest. But I did like the fact it was made with Vitamin E as that is known for making the skin lovely and smooth.

 

This eye creams claims to help with puffiness, fine lines and dark circles. Now for me it hasn't worked on the fine lines, I do have a few but they aren't too bad and I don't suffer with puffy eyes either it's just some dark circles now and again. I don't think it has helped too much with the dark circles, they aren't severe enough that i've noticed if it's worked or not. I did however notice that the area around my eyes looked a lot brighter and more awake, as you can see by the next picture.

 

I was disappointed in the fact that it didn't make my under eye area feel smooth, it felt sticky if anything. Also I needed to shake the tube a few times to get it to come out as a white cream, otherwise it just came out like water. I don't know if that means mine has gone bad, or if it was just a bad one that I got, but it was still a concern.

 

All in all I probably wouldn't recommend this eye cream, it was too sticky for me and the fact I didn't notice much difference, as well as the hastle to have to shake it for a while to get it to turn into a cream was a pain. It's a shame because I love Body Shop products normally, but this one is not for me.

 

If you do want to try this out for yourself it is avaliable

for £10.00

here

 

 

Any questions/comments please leave below.

 

Love

Amy

xxx

 

 

 

 

 

***DISCLAIMER***

All views/opinions are my own, product bought myself.

Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish 'Rose Illumination' Highlighter

 

Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish 'Rose Illumination' Highlighter - £19.55

 

I remember seeing this on somebody's Youtube video, I fell in love with it even before they opened it as I just adore the Rose Gold packaging! Also I have seen Fleur from Fleur De Force talk about this highlighter and the more I saw it the more I wanted it.

 

At the time when I wanted it about a year ago, it was still avaliable on Feel Unique but I actually managed to find it on eBay for under a tenner so I got it. Then about 7 months or so later I actually found this exact same highlighter in TK Maxx for about £7.99 I think. I was absolutely stunned to find it so I bought it, so I now have a backup of this product. Which is a good thing as it is one of my favourites!

 

It is a rose gold colour highlighter with a gorgeous shimmer to it. It's just so beautiful to look at and one of my most loved products overall, not just in highlighter terms. It is well pigmented, it is very smooth and lasts all day, I can't fault it at all apart from the price tag. I've worn this a lot since i've bought it and I just can't get enough of it.

 

I was lead to believe this was a Limited Edition product in the Rose Aurora - Springtime in Central Park Collection by Elizabeth Arden, and I think it technically is, but you can actually still get this on Feel Unique. So good news all round! Also do keep an eye out for it in TK Maxx, where I managed to find one, but if you definitely want this then head to Feel Unique.

 

 

Avaliable for £19.55

here

 

 

 

Love

Amy

xxx

 

 

 

 

 

***DISCLAIMER***

All views/opinions are my own,

product bought myself.

My Signature Scent - Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume!

 

 Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume - 100ml - £54.40

 

I think everyone has that one signature scent in their perfume collection, a scent that your family and friends recognise as 'your scent' it smells like you. Well for me that is Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume. I don't actually own that many perfumes, apart from this one I only own two more, but time and time again I come back to this one, it is my favourite. And like I said, it's my signature scent.

 

The Daisy scent was released in 2007 and I remember it being very popular, and it still is to this day. I remember seeing the advert on the TV and getting excited to see what it smelt like, as the daisy is one of my favourite flowers so I was intrigued to smell this.

 

The Daisy perfumes consists of:

 

Top notes - Wild Strawberry, Violet Leaves, Rugby Red Grapefruit.

Heart notes - Violet, Jasmine, Gardenia.

Base notes - Vanilla Infusion, Musks, White Woods.

 

 

Now i'm absolutely awful at describing scents, but it smells like a fresh but floral scent. It's light and not overpowering. Marc Jacobs describes it with a few key words like 'sunny, pure, bright, playful and free-spirited'. I would definitely agree with these words, it's a lovely fragrance which is perfect for spring and summer.

But I wear this fragrance all year round.

 

 

The other great things about the Marc Jacobs perfumes are the bottles, they are very fun and the foam/rubbery sort of shapes on the lids of their bottles are brilliant. I just love the three different size daisy ones on top of this bottle.

 

I'm on my second bottle of this fragrance, I remember getting the 50ml bottle for my 20th birthday and then on my 22nd birthday I got this 100ml bottle that is pictured.

 

When this bottle eventually runs out, which is going to be many years as i'm not even a third of the way through it and i've had it over a year, then I will definitely go out and get myself another bottle, or hopefully I may get another one as a gift.

 

It's my favourite fragrance and if you haven't gone out and smelt this yet then I would really urge you to.

 

50ml - £40.80 here

100ml - £54.40 here

 

 

What is your favourite fragrance?

 

Love

Amy

xxx

 

 

 

 

 

***DISCLAIMER***

All views/opinions are my own,

product gifted to me for my birthday.



Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Cherries in the Snow

 

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Cherries in the Snow - £7.49
 

I just adore Revlon lipsticks, you just have to look at them to see how special they are. The packaging is one of the main draws for me, it looks incredibly high end with the gold packaging and the glossy black outer casing.

 

I've found a picture of this old poster for this shade, I had to show it you.

(source)

 

This shade that i'm reviewing today is the colour 'Cherries in the Snow', I was intrigued by this shade not only because I just love the name! But also I read that it is one of the original shades that was created by Revlon in 1953, initally as a nail varnish and then it became one of their lipsticks and the exact same colour is still going to this day! I love stories like that, and it really shows that the shade has stood the test of time and has been a relevant, popular and wearable shade for 60 years!

 

It is a perfect cherry colour lipstick, almost raspberry colour too. It is so perfect for this time of year on crisp winter evenings. I love wearing this for a night out at this time of year and especially over Christmas it's nice too.

It is a very opaque colour and goes on smoothly and it feels very good on the lips, it is not at all drying as it is Creme finish so it is moisturising. As it is such a strong colour it will slightly stain your lips too.

It really is a cult classic lipstick and it deserves a place in your lipstick collection. I don't wear this colour enough and I really should as it is simply gorgeous!

Avaliable

for £7.49 

here

 

 

 

***DISCLAIMER***

All views/opinions are my own,

product bought myself.

Estee Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadow Duo - Raisins

Estee Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadow Duo - Raisins - £23.00

 

I know I can hear you all screaming at me, and I understand your pain, I know this is a discontinued product but I just love it so much I wanted to do a post on it. Also there is a similar version of this that has been released so i'll talk about that at the end to try and cheer you up a bit.

 

 

 

It was back at the beginning of 2013 when Tanya Burr and Zoella caused the Raisins eyeshadow duo to become one of the most wanted products, so many people wanted it, and I was definitely one of those people. I searched high and low trying to find this eyeshadow duo but it seemed to be going out of stock so quickly!

 

I luckily managed to find one online and by the next day it went out of stock so I guess I got there just in time.

 

I never thought i'd buy anything from Estee Lauder, I used to think it was too expensive and just too high end (well it still is to be fair) but I now think that if the product is special enough and I really, really, really want it then it is worth spending that extra money for such a luxurious item. You do feel like some kind of film star or something owning something so gorgeous!

 

The packaging is just to die for! Such beautiful gold and shiny casing, with the E and L inscribed on the front. It is the most high end product that I own and I really treasure it. The formula of these eyeshadows is amazing, you really are paying for the quality here.

They are very soft, easy to blend and well pigmented and last all day on the eyes without the need of a primer.

 

The colour swatches come out a lot differently from what the picture shows, I don't know why its done that, but the picture of the colours in the pan itself look more accurate. The left side is pink-champagne sort of colour (lead to believe a dupe for Naked Lunch by Mac) and the other side has more purple/burgundy tones to it than the brown that it looks like in the swatch. This colour is supposed to be similar to Sketch by Mac but I think it is a tad more brown than Sketch, personally.

 

I just love this eyeshadow duo so much, everything from the stunning packaging to the formula of the eyeshadows, the colour pay off. I also love the fact it is called Raisins!

These two colours look so good together and just go hand in hand.

Like I said at the beginning of the post this has been discontinued, but Estee Lauder have brought out their new Trios to replace the Duos and there is one in their range called Sterling Plums which is very similar, i'd even go as far as to say it's even nicer! If I had not been able to get the Raisins one in time then I would've gone for that one.

Just the extra £4.00 price tag isn't so nice.

 

The Eyeshadow trio in 'Sterling Plums' is 

avaliable at Boots

for £27.00

here

 

 

 

Love

Amy

xxx

 

 

 

***DISCLAIMER***

All views/opinions are my own,

product bought myself.

Simple Essential Lip Balm

 

Simple Essential Lip Balm

 

I thought i'd go back to an old favourite, the Simple Essential Lip Balm was one I used for a few years before I discovered another Lip Balm that I liked. However, for the sunnier months this is the one I go for as it contains SPF15 which isn't that high of sun protection but it's better than none at all.

 

The Simple brand is a very popular one, and for good reason, but their lip products are sadly overlooked as everyone thinks of them as just a skincare brand. I happened to come across this when I was looking for Simple skincare a few years ago, and thought i'd try out this lipbalm and it's definitely now one of my favourites to go for.

 

 

 

 

It is a very creamy, soft and moisturising lip balm, which contains Pro-Vitamin B5, Glycerin and Shea Butter which will help to keep your dry lips at bay. And as promised by the Simple brand it contains no artificial perfumes or colour in it. It really is perfect for sensitive lips, or if they are just feeling and looking at their worst you don't want to be chucking a load of unnecessary ingredients in it it.

 

It really helps with my dry lips and keeps them moisturised all day. It does leave a slight white residue on the lips, which is easily blended out with your finger if you rub it in a bit or if you put a lip product over the top you wouldn't notice. It has a lovely sort of vanilla taste to it, so if you like that scent then you'll love this. I tend to apply this at night as it is a thicker lipbalm than some others I have, but i'd be more than happy to use this in the day.

 

I have yet to find this in Boots when I look for it, but it is always avaliable in Superdrug.

It is not currently avaliable on their websites but i've found it avaliable in Tesco

here

 

Any questions/comments please leave below.

 

Love

Amy

xxx

 

 

 

***DISCLAIMER***

All views/opinions are my own, product bought myself.

Nars Luster Blush

Nars Luster Blush - £21.50

 

If you had said to me a year ago that I would own a Nars Blush I would have just laughed at you and said you were nuts! To charge £21.50 for a makeup product is insane, and also the fact we still pay that much for one is a bit ridiculous. Nevertheless people do it, and I now have to include myself in that, I can't believe i'm saying it but I totally understand why.

 

I remember watching essiebutton's video on her Nars Blush collection, and just gawking at the beautiful blushes. The colours are just amazing and unlike others i've seen from almost any other brand. The packaging is great, the sleek black rubbery type texture is really nice, even if it gets dirty incredibly easily I still love it. It comes with a mirror too which is always a plus point, but the main selling point is the product itself of course.

 

 

 

As you can see i've definitely been using this blush. It has very good pigmentation, i'd say not as intense as the Sleek Blushes, but still good nonetheless. Also it picks up a heck of lot more product if you use a densely packaged brush, for example I like to use Nars Blushes with the Real Techniques Expert Face brush. So it might be worth giving that a try.

 

This colour is a favourite of Estee's and I can see why, the 'sheer golden apricot' colour blush is exactly what it says on the tin. It's a apricot/orange-ish colour blush with a gold shimmer. Not glitter at all just shimmer which is what I like in blushes.

 

 

It's kind of almost bronzey in colour on the cheeks, it's bizarre! But it looks absolutely stunning! I find especially paired with a red lipstick it's just the perfect look for me.

 

This is the first Nars blush that I ever got and i've already picked up a couple more, I still have a couple on my wishlist but i'm in no hurry at all to buy anymore in the near future.

 

If you don't want to pay £21.50 for one of the blushes then keep an eye on ASOS.com where they often do 10% off their beauty items, which include Nars, so you can pick them up then. Or if you can wait until Christmas time ASOS did a 20% and then a few weeks later did a 25% off code on everything on their site so you could be paying about £17.00 for one of their blushes which is great. Still very expensive for blushes, but if you want one i'd hold out till around Christmas time.

 

These blushes do really live up to the hype, I just really wish they were cheaper.

 

 

Avaliable at ASOS for £21.50

here

 

Any questions/comments please leave below.

 

Love

Amy

xxx

 

 

 

 

 

***DISCLAIMER***

All views/opinions are my own, product bought myself.

LUSH Honey Bee Bath Bomb

LUSH Honey Bee Bath Bomb - £3.25

My third and final LUSH Bath Bomb review is coming right at you now in the form of the Honey Bee Bath Bomb. I have yet to state which is my favourite Bath Bomb from LUSH and that is because i've not been able to talk about it, until now as this one is my ultimate number one favourite bath bomb from LUSH.

The main reason being the scent. Oh my goodness it smells absolutely divine! One of the best scents, not only in LUSH, but ever to have existed quite frankly. It is a gorgeous honey, caramel, toffee sweet gooey goodness - it's good enough to eat! But don't because that'll be very bad for you.

This bath bomb contains ingredients like:

Honey (that's obvious from the name), sweet wild orange oil (can't smell any orange at all to be honest), Rhassoul Mud and oddly aloe vera (the latter of which I can't smell either). These ingredients do wonders for the skin, and have natural cleansing properties and help to keep the skin smooth.

My skin did feel lovely and soft after using this bath bomb, it didn't leave any residue on my skin like the butterball one. This could be a plus or negative point, depending if you like to have that moisturising layer left on your skin after a bath.

As you can see from the picture it turns your bath water a yellow colour, which isn't the most appealing colour in the world, my sister doesn't like it at all. But it doesn't bother me all that much to be honest. I just feel like i'm bathing in caramel or something, just not at all sticky and it is just water at the end of the day.

This bath bomb will also last you two uses as it is a larger bath bomb, it fizzed well in the bath and the scent lingered on my skin after I got out of the bath.

If you're a fan of the It's Raining Men Shower Gel or the Honey, I washed the Kids soap then this is the exact same scent as those two products. Alternatively if you love the scent of this one then those two are other products you should try out!

Like I said it's my favourite bath bomb, I really can't fault it! If I could only purchase one bath bomb from LUSH for the rest of my life then i'd go for this one without a doubt.

 

Avaliable at LUSH stores or online

for £3.25

here


Any questions/comments please leave below.

Love
Amy
xxx






***DISCLAIMER***
All views/opinions are my own,
product given as a Christmas gift from a friend.

Tangle Teezer - Original

 Tangle Teezer - £10.20

 

I don't know how long the Tangle Teezer has been avaliable in the market to buy, but I remember hearing about them a few years ago so I know I am very late to the party on this one. I've never thought much about the hairbrush that I use, growing up and even until last year I just grabbed any old hair brush and didn't put much thought into it. Now I cannot imagine my life without this little beauty!

 

 

 To anyone new to the whole Tangle Teezer phenomenon, they are the world's best selling detangling hairbrush, with special patented teeth to really help detangle your hair that is all knotty and cobby (by the way does anyone else say their hair is cobby when it gets knots in it? might be a regional thing)...but back to the point, it is simply genius!

 

I've got very thick, frizzy hair that is curly (thanks mum! haha), so as a child and still now as an adult it is a nightmare to manage, especially when it comes to drying my hair after it's been washed. My best friend of 20 years, who is my hairdresser now too, always complains how unmanagable my hair is after she's washed it when she comes to do my highlights. So for my birthday in September of last year she got me this and it's honestly changed the way I think about my haircare and how much easier it is.



 

 The teeth of the hairbrush just allow it to glide through your hair, it gets rid of the knots in seconds and it doesn't hurt at all. Who else used to tug at their hair with the hairbrush and it hurt a lot? *raises hand* yep that would be me, but now I no longer have this problem thanks to the Tangle Teezer.

I have to warn you though that the plastic looking teeth of the hairbrush do start to bend after a while, i've had this about 5 months now and it's started to do that. It doesn't affect the hairbrush use at all, still feels and works the same as it did when I first used it. I suppose it's just cosmetic and after a period of time it will start to disintergrate, but for now it works perfectly fine and I don't need to go out and buy another one. And when that day eventually comes I will definitely go out and buy another one without thinking about it, I cannot live without this hairbrush now, nothing is as good.

  

My friend did comment on the fact this would be better with a handle as it would be easier to use, but I find it works fine like this as it is designed to fit into the contours of your hand for easy use, and also she said that using it with wet hands can be tricky as it can slip out of your hands as it is made of plastic, and that it could do with a rubber type material on the back for easier grip. I think this might be a good idea, and I think that is what they have done for the one specifically designed for use in the shower for example. But for this one which is designed to use as a general hairbrush, then it works perfectly as it is. But just some points to note there.

 

 

I have the Original colour Tangle Teezer in the pink and purple which I really like, but it comes in other colours and also now in more compact designs for maybe travelling or putting in your bag.

 

 

If you want to try out the Tangle Teezer for yourself, then it is avaliable

for £10.28

here

 

Any questions/comments please leave below.

 

Love

Amy

xxx

 

 

***DISCLAIMER***

All views/opinions are my own,

product gifted to be as a birthday present.