• gifts,  skincare

    Daughter of the Soil Marula Hand Gift Set

    The first thing I really want to write about this hand care duo is this: Yum. Both products are chai tea scented, so I knew I was going to love the smell before I even opened the box, but the fragrance really is next-level deliciousness. The duo features a conditioning hand cleanser and delicate hand lotion that both smell like warm, delicious, comforting chai tea. Not Starbucks-Chai-Latte sweet but rather spiced and aromatic with the perfect hint of sweetness to round things off. I imagine the scent would appeal to most because it’s not sickly saccharine at all – just lovely and warming. Both products have the same African ‘miracle’ ingredient…

  • gifts,  skincare

    Daughter of the Soil Marula Hand Gift Set

    The first thing I really want to write about this hand care duo is this: Yum. Both products are chai tea scented, so I knew I was going to love the smell before I even opened the box, but the fragrance really is next-level deliciousness. The duo features a conditioning hand cleanser and delicate hand lotion that both smell like warm, delicious, comforting chai tea. Not Starbucks-Chai-Latte sweet but rather spiced and aromatic with the perfect hint of sweetness to round things off. I imagine the scent would appeal to most because it’s not sickly saccharine at all – just lovely and warming. Both products have the same African ‘miracle’ ingredient…

  • collagen,  DHC,  moisturiser,  skincare

    DHC Astaxanthin Collagen All in One Gel

    Ever wondered why flamingos are pink? It turns out that it’s down to a compound in the algae that they eat called Astaxanthin, which also happens to be one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants. Considered to be around 6,000 times more potent than Vitamin C, Astaxanthin is also the key ingredient in this multitasking gel from DHC. Using Astaxanthin harvested from a freshwater green algae, the all in one gel is designed to tone, moisturise, hydrate and brighten. Featuring hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin, the gel helps to firm the skin and uphold its natural moisture levels. The gel has a wobbly, blancmange-like texture, which I personally think really adds…

  • collagen,  DHC,  moisturiser,  skincare

    DHC Astaxanthin Collagen All in One Gel

    Ever wondered why flamingos are pink? It turns out that it’s down to a compound in the algae that they eat called Astaxanthin, which also happens to be one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants. Considered to be around 6,000 times more potent than Vitamin C, Astaxanthin is also the key ingredient in this multitasking gel from DHC. Using Astaxanthin harvested from a freshwater green algae, the all in one gel is designed to tone, moisturise, hydrate and brighten. Featuring hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin, the gel helps to firm the skin and uphold its natural moisture levels. The gel has a wobbly, blancmange-like texture, which I personally think really adds…

  • benefit,  lipstick,  makeup

    Benefit They're Real! Red On Lipstick

    The latest lippy offering from Benefit claims to be universally flattering so I was keen to get it on my lips, like, yesterday. Thus far, the title of the perfect red lipstick has belonged solely to my beloved Mac Ruby Woo (it truly is universal in it’s flattering abilities) and I was interested to see how Red On would measure up. First up, Red On is presented in an entirely different way to what we’ve become accustomed to when it comes to lipsticks. It comes in a pot complete with kitsch embossed lips and it’s very own little brush to apply it – quite a controversial move, packaging wise, considering…

  • benefit,  lipstick,  makeup

    Benefit They're Real! Red On Lipstick

    The latest lippy offering from Benefit claims to be universally flattering so I was keen to get it on my lips, like, yesterday. Thus far, the title of the perfect red lipstick has belonged solely to my beloved Mac Ruby Woo (it truly is universal in it’s flattering abilities) and I was interested to see how Red On would measure up. First up, Red On is presented in an entirely different way to what we’ve become accustomed to when it comes to lipsticks. It comes in a pot complete with kitsch embossed lips and it’s very own little brush to apply it – quite a controversial move, packaging wise, considering…

  • beauty box,  latest in beauty,  makeup,  skincare

    The Greatest Showman Beauty Box by Latest in Beauty

    Latest in Beauty often come out with great value special edition boxes and this one is no exception. This time, Latest in Beauty are celebrating Twentieth Century Fox’s The Greatest Showman which is released after Christmas and stars my fellow countryman Hugh Jackman as well as Zac Efron and the very beautiful Zendaya. Valued at over £145, The Greatest Showman Beauty Box is a true showstopper and is brimming with gorgeous, high quality beauty bits from respected brands. Max Factor, the makeup artist sponsor of the film, features heavily and the box also includes treats from Show Beauty ( a must-try if you love sweet smelling hair products), Nails Inc,…

  • beauty box,  latest in beauty,  makeup,  skincare

    The Greatest Showman Beauty Box by Latest in Beauty

    Latest in Beauty often come out with great value special edition boxes and this one is no exception. This time, Latest in Beauty are celebrating Twentieth Century Fox’s The Greatest Showman which is released after Christmas and stars my fellow countryman Hugh Jackman as well as Zac Efron and the very beautiful Zendaya. Valued at over £145, The Greatest Showman Beauty Box is a true showstopper and is brimming with gorgeous, high quality beauty bits from respected brands. Max Factor, the makeup artist sponsor of the film, features heavily and the box also includes treats from Show Beauty ( a must-try if you love sweet smelling hair products), Nails Inc,…

  • fragrance,  missguided,  perfume

    Missguided Babe Power Atomizer Set

    I’ll put my hand up and admit that this scent really caught me off guard! When I first heard about the Babe Power fragrance from Missguided, I didn’t really give it too much thought. I just assumed the scent would be a little too ‘young’ for me and I’ve actually never tried any high street type clothing retailer’s own branded fragrances before. However, at first sniff I was impressed. Fragrance is sooo subjective and so personal – one person’s trash is another’s treasure etc – and I’m happy to say that personally I find Babe Power to be a fun, pretty and deceptively sophisticated scent. I say deceptive because at…

  • fragrance,  missguided,  perfume

    Missguided Babe Power Atomizer Set

    I’ll put my hand up and admit that this scent really caught me off guard! When I first heard about the Babe Power fragrance from Missguided, I didn’t really give it too much thought. I just assumed the scent would be a little too ‘young’ for me and I’ve actually never tried any high street type clothing retailer’s own branded fragrances before. However, at first sniff I was impressed. Fragrance is sooo subjective and so personal – one person’s trash is another’s treasure etc – and I’m happy to say that personally I find Babe Power to be a fun, pretty and deceptively sophisticated scent. I say deceptive because at…