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    Earlier in the year I was fortunate enough to win these two gorgeous products from one of my favourite skincare brands, Green Keratin. The GK11 Seriously Ageless Serum and the GK11 Seriously Ageless Face Cream. Named in honour to celebrate Green Keratin's 11th Birthday, and also as a nod to the eleven superstar ingredients used in the products.     Green Keratin - GK11 Seriously Ageless Serum £21.95 for 30ml BUY HERE   What is it? An anti-aging serum containing Matrixyl 3000 and Hyaluronic acid to prevent and reverse the visible signs of ageing skin. The serum will help skin to look instantly more vibrant and well-rested and over time reduce the look of fine lines as well as improving the skin's firmness and luminosity.   Ingredients: Aqua (Scottish Spring Water), Glycerin*, Isoamyl laurate (and) Isoamyl cocoate (Ecosilk), Sodium Hyaluronate, Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract*, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonber...

    The Spoiled Bee - White Coconut Soothing Mask £15.60 for 50g BUY HERE * PR/Gifted - Links are not affiliated.     What is it? Clay mask featuring a soothing and purifying blend of white Kaolin Clay, Coconut milk powder and Jasmine Oil to tackle blemishes, redness, irritation, inflammation and uneven skin tone.     Ingredients: Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Milk Powder, Kaolin Clay, Jasmin sambac absolute Essential Oil       Application: Mix 1 tbsp of mask powder with ½ tbsp of water and stir until it forms a paste. You can add more or less water depending on the consistency you prefer. I also like to add a drop of facial oil. Leave on for 10/15 min, until mask dries and rinse using a washcloth and warm water. Use up to 3 times a week. (One jar of face mask is enough for 5 to 7 uses).   Thoughts:   Because of this mask's soothing and healing ingredients, I like to choose this for when...

   Evolve Beauty - Daily Detox Facial Wash £6.00 for 30ml/£16.00 for 100ml BUY HERE   * Gifted/PR - Links are not affiliated.   What is it? A delicately foaming facial wash to detoxify and rebalance normal to combination skin. Natural sugars cleanse away impurities, organic papaya enzymes exfoliate, and organic aloe vera softens, leaving skin clean, smooth and supple. Natural Goji Berry extract defends against pollution.   Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycerin*, Gluconolactone, Lauryl Glucoside, Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Extract*, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Parfum (natural fragrance), Sodium benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Maltodextrin, Arginine, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic acid, Limonene, Linalool. *ingredients from organic farming     Scent and Texture: This has a gorgeous delicate, fresh scent - it sme...

Perhaps a very anachronistic and simplistic view, but it's always been considered that putting on a bit of lippie is a woman's way of 'putting a face on' and taking on the world. Much like in the same way a good old cup of tea is the British answer to everything (I'd agree with this sentiment more!). But for me, it's something I always forget to do - and when I do remember, it's always a bit of a shock to me to look in the mirror and see myself wearing it!   Starting Total: A shameful 47   Looking at this lot, I can come up with a few plausible explanations -  1) I'm very safe when it comes to my colour choices but that I clearly have moments of wanting to be a bit more bold. 2) I LOVE the idea of an empowering, bold red lipstick but don't quite have the confidence to carry it off quite as boldly. And 3) That lipsticks are obviously something that I buy when I'm 'boredom shopping'.   This amount of lipsticks is stil...

I've been making a concerted effort to get through some of the products which have been in my stash for the longest. Slowly and steadily!   WR - Will repurchase or have already repurchased. MR - May repurchase at a later date when other products have been used up first. WNR - Will not repurchase. Didn't like or didn't work for me. Or too expensive!   * Andalou Naturals - 1000 Roses Floral Toner MR This was a T.K Maxx find and I really enjoyed using this as a morning cleanser. I did have to decant it into another bottle though as the spray was far too fierce on this. Would repurchase in the future if I saw it at a lower price again.   * CosRX - Low PH Good Morning Gel Cleanser WNR Although this is an iconic cleanser for many, it was just kind of okay for me. It would have been perfect for my teenage son and I would buy him another, if only he'd actually use it!   * Naturally Thinking - Manuka Floral Water WR I actually finished thi...

  Ooh, but it feels like a fab month for new discoveries! I've bought some stuff, been sent some stuff, eyed-up new stuff and wanted new stuff and pretty much all of it has been outstanding stuff!   Here are just some of the high-lights from the March Stuff-athon:     Flower Beauty - Light Illusion Foundation I did actually tell myself that I was to absolutely not buy anymore foundations until I had finished up at least two from my current stash! But I was absolutely intrigued when I saw that Flower Beauty by Drew Barrymore was being stocked in Superdrug. I took a gamble and ordered some online without testing the product in store first. The shade I wanted was out of stock for weeks online but as soon as it became available, I ordered immediately. Luckily the gamble paid off - the shade 'Nude' was a perfect match for my skin and the foundation itself if bloody fantastic. I've written a post about my first impressions HERE.   B...

  NK Naturals - Winter Season Oil £15.00 for 15mls BUY HERE   What is it? Winter Oil is specifically designed to combat the issues that can affect the skin during the coldest of seasons. Suitable for Vegans.   Ingredients: Jojoba oil, O at kernel oil, Cacay Oil, S ea Buckthorn, B enzoin and A mber resin     Scent and Texture: Beautiful rich orange colour. Although it's quite a rich oil, it does absorb reasonably quickly, but I wouldn't call it a 'dry' oil. Lightly scented but nothing that lingers.   Application: Massage a small amount onto damp skin in the evening. Alternatively can be used as a booster in your morning routine. Add a drop to your day moisturiser.   Thoughts: I'm absolutely and utterly in love with the idea of season oils. The NK Naturals Winter Oil is the first facial oil that I've bought which is specifically formulated for seasonal use.   The rich nourishing ingredie...