Skincare for me is my guilty pleasure. I love nothing more than taking my makeup off or doing my morning skincare routine. It is something I have stuck with and sworn by for as long as I can remember and I love adding and trying out new stuff that I can then implement into my regime. I will be 38 next month and want to keep my skin feeling the best it possibly can so as always, i have been doing a little research and have added a few extra steps into my skincare including red lite therapy. Red light…

With the huge hype around skin care, the range of creams, serums and gels has expanded enormously in recent years. This only makes it harder to decide which products to buy and which are rather unnecessary. Therefore, going back to basics can’t be a bad thing, right? The following 5 products are essential for a good skin care routine. Cleanser A good cleanser is the foundation of any skincare routine. It helps remove dirt, excess sebum and impurities that have accumulated on the skin during the day. Choose one that suits your skin type: for dry skin, a cream- or…

September OK! beauty box has arrived and I thought I would share with you this month what is inside. Subscription beauty boxes are quite popular and although I love the surprise every month of receiving a box of goodies, are they really worth it?. In these boxes you typically get 5 items, some full size products, some smaller, it all depends on the box. Here are the 5 items in this box… ESPA FRUIT WATER CLEANSING GELThis cleansing gel smells lush , 30ml travel size in here which RRP is £10. The perfect way to begin your routine, this refreshing…

Five suncreams down this summer and we have found after trialling out quite a few, we have found some of our favourites and ones we will continue to use. We have had such a lovely summer, in the UK and also in other countries, and we have found our go to suncreams that have kept us protected everywhere we have been. NIVEA KIDS ROLL & PROTECT SPF 50 This is one for the children and one we love. Easy for the kids to use themselves. SPF 50 and immediate protection against UV and UVB rays, sunburns and long term skin…

I know what you are thinking, how can you reverse skin aging, it’s impossible. I am 37, and I honestly don’t think my skin has ever looked and felt any better than it does right now. Reducing the skin aging process isn’t as hard as it sounds and here are a few steps you can take for youthful looking skin again 🙂 STOP SMOKING I was a smoker for quite a few years and stopped almost 10 years ago and oh my , the difference to my skin has been incredible. Smoking promotes melanocyte formation in the skin which actually…

When it comes to sustainable fashion and beauty for me, switching up products gradually and implementing changes little by little is what helps to keep these swaps permanent and part of a new routine. I had been looking into Wild Natural Deodorant for the past few weeks after hearing really good things about them and decided to take the plunge. WHO ARE WILD? If you are unfamiliar with Wild, they are a natural deodorant designed to keep you feeling fresh without all the nasty chemicals all whilst helping the planet at the same time. They are also the world’s first…

Shapewear has become a go-to staple for many individuals looking for that extra confidence boost in their outfits. This undergarment is designed to smooth and contour the body, creating a flawless silhouette under any piece of clothing. The importance of shapewear in enhancing confidence cannot be overstated, as it elegantly tucks and lifts those trouble spots, instilling greater self-assurance and positive body image. Everyday shapewear is available in a wide range of styles, from full-body suits to waist cinchers, which are perfect for a quick and easy solution to smoothing out any imperfections. Investing in a few pairs of comfortable…

Summer is here and I am all for it. The sun is shining, iced coffee’s in the garden with a good book, yes please.When it comes to summer I also change up my skincare and perfumes – we’ve all got our summer favourite scent right?. I recently discovered perfumes from Arosmic, designer inspired for the fraction of the price. Too good to be true?. AROSMIC Arosmic have made it their mission to make premium aromas affordable, environmentally friendly and ethical. By cutting the cost of expensive celebrity endorsements and fancy packaging, they have made it possible to reformulate all the…

Skincare changes during the seasons as our skin needs different things throughout the year, whether that be hydration, more oil based products or extra serums – this is why it’s important we listen to our bodies and notice the signs of needing to switch up products. I’ve got a few bits essential for my summer bag and first one is hair hydration. HAIR MASK I tend to use hair masks mostly in the summer. My hair is bleached so that extra moisture is key, no one likes straw hair right?.The new intensive moisture hair mask from FUL helps rescue dry…

I have never spoken about my issues with hyper pigmentation before and it’s probably because I didn’t think there was much you could do about it. After quite a bit of research on it I found quite a few different skincare ranges including Eucerin. Eucerin was the one that popped up first with all the searches as it has the key ingredient which has been proven to help reduce pigment and dark spots , Thiamidol. The reviews and the results were really good so I thought I would try some of the products. It must of been fate as the…