Empties

Hello everyone! Hope you're well.

Today I'm just doing a quick post on a some of my recent empties.

There's not very many and they aren't too exciting, just my everyday products.

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Brown

I try to only wash my hair every 3/4 days to keep my colour lasting longer and also it's bad to wash your hair

too often. On those in between day I use this dry shampoo especially for brown hair. It does a perfect job and

I can always rely on this to keep my hair looking fresh.

Schwarzkopf Got2b Happy Hour 24 Hour Hairspray

My very reliable and most favourite hairspray. I've repurchased this numerous times and will continue to do

so and it does such a good job and keeping my hair in place and smells great. I do think I think to branch

out and try some others though!

Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Cleansing & Toning Lotion

I started to up my skincare regime and I have started to use a toner after cleansing. This is the one I've been

using for the past few months. It did do a good job and I do already have one I bought as a back up. I do want

to see if I can find something a bit more 

Elegant Touch Rapid Dry Spray

I don't always wear nail polish but when I do this is literally a must have. I never have enough time to myself

to relax and pamper myself and do my nails etc. I've always got something I need to be doing so this definitely

helps speed up the process of drying my nails! Now I've started using it I can never be without it.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

I've spoke about this micellar water on my blog before and I absolutely love it. I never really like make-up

wipes that much and always wanted something that felt nicer on the skin. Wipes never made my face feel clean,

whereas this just makes my skin feels so incredibly clean and fresh. I will cleanse properly after using this but

also to make sure every bit of make up is off as I prefer to cleanse twice. Definitely a product I recommend.

Even for sensitive skin! I' actually love it so much I have 3 back up bottles as I stock up whenever it's on offer.

Maybelline Brow Satin Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown

I never thought I'd say this about an eyebrow pencil but I really love this one. I use to use an eye shadow powder

and an angles brush for my brows but it was a bit harsh looking I feel. This is very natural looking as long as

it's done with a light hand. I've always purchased a new one!

Camera: Canon 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

November Favourites

Hello everyone!

Today I'm doing my November Favourites which I'm so exciting about because that means it's now December

and that means it's almost Christmas! I don't have tons of beauty favourites so I've added in a few non beauty

favourites of mine this month to make it more interesting.

Enjoy!

Primark Khaki Knit Jumper

I'm quite fussy when it comes to jumpers as they can make you look quite frumpy or they itch and just find it hard

to find a decent one that's inexpensive as well. This one from Primark fits really nicely and is one of my favourite

colours (khaki) and was only £10!

Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Exfoliating Face Scrub

This is my new favourite exfoliator! I've been looking for a good one for a while now and after seeing quite good

reviews of this brand in Boots, I though I'd try out a few things from the range. This does the job perfectly and

leaves me skin feeling incredibly smooth and it also helps fight against any blemishes.

Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Body Scrub

On the subject of exfoliator and scrubs I wanted one for my body also and this one is very similar to the face

scrub so does just as good of a job. It especially helps if you have Keratosis Pilaris.

Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Peel Off Face Mask

I'm a massive fan of face masks. It's the perfect way to relax! Preferably just after a long hot shower with a

cup of tea in hand! ;) This one I got because I thought it was easier as it's a peel off one and it's easier to travel

with them also as they are little throw away sachets. It feels really nice of the skin and it really helps bring down

any blemishes you have.

Tangle Teezer

I have wanted one of these for like.. ever! Seriously. I feel like I'm the last person to get one yet I have the

knottiest longest hair. I've been so desperate for one of these but couldn't really justify spending over £10 on

it after getting my other 'essentials' in Boots every other weekend.. But I finally caved in and got one and I

wish I had sooner. It just makes life so much easier. My hair is long and quite thick and I find it get knotted

a lot underneath and it's such a pain to try and sort it out. With this it' just makes my hair easier to maintain. Plus

it's really compact and pretty!

Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder

I've have this bronzer for god knows how long and it's still going! Since it's winter and I'm looking a little pale

these days, I prefer to add a bit of bronzer on my face to make me looking a bit more alive! This is always my

favourite go to bronzer because it's so natural looking and matte and is very easy to blend.

Pret A Porter A5 Notebook

I found myself collecting a lot of notebooks recently.. I always am writing lists or just writing things down in

general and for my blog as well. I like to write things down as I feel more organised and I don't really like

boring old simple notepads. I find it nicer if I have something like this with a nice pattern on my desk as it's

almost like a bit of decoration on my desk as well.

TK Maxx Notebook

These two notebook's are also just to write things down in if I ever need to. I picked them up thought more so

for the quotes on the front. I love little positive quotes like this. It's just nice to read it ever once in a while. both

these quotes are from Jane Austen.

Quotes: 'We have all a better guide in ourselves... than any other person can be' - Jane Austen

'There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.' - Jane Austen

Photography by Sophie ford
Camera: Canon 700D

Thanks for reading!
Sophie X

Updated Skincare Routine

Hello everyone!

Today I'm just doing a quick updated skincare routine. I posted one not too long ago but it's

changed quite a bit since then so thought I would just do a little update on how it's changed.

Hope you enjoy!

Morning Routine.

I start by massaging my No7 Hot Cloth Cleanser (not pictured) then using a warm muslin cloth to wipe it off.

It's a basic cleanser that moisturises as it cleanses and it very gentle on the skin. Then I  put some of my Boots

Tea Tree and Witch Hazel Cleansing Toning Lotion on a cotton pas and wipe it all over my face. Sometimes I switch

it up and use the Boots Skin Clear Deep Cleansing Lotion. I then moisturise with my Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion

(not pictured). I then go on to do my make-up..

Night Time Routine.

I take off my make-up by putting some of my Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water on a  Boots Cotton Wool

Double Faced Oval Pads and wiping it all over my face. I usually do one for my eyes and then one for my face.

This usually get the majority of make-up off. I then go in with my Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

and massage it into my skin to take really clean my skin. I then get rinse my muslin cloth under warm water, rinse

it off and wipe the balm off with this. After it's all off and my face is dry, I then go in with my Tea Tree and Witch

Hazel Cleansing Toner again and wipe it over my face with a cotton pad. I've used Neutrogena Visibly Clear Spot

Stress Control 3 in 1 Daily Cleansing Lotion and Garnier Pure Active Purifying Toner which, are both really great

products. Once that has sunk into my skin, I use either my Origins High Potency Night a Mins Mineral Enriched

Renewal Cream or my Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil.

Products  I don't use on a daily basis.

If I want to exfoliate I usually use the Boots Skin Clear Ultra Deep Pore Facial Treatment Scrub. It's a really

inexpensive great exfoliator. I sometimes use it on my body as well if I've got any rough patches and it works

a dream! I've recently started using the Boots Tea Tree Witch Hazel Exfoliating Face Scrub which, I really

enjoy using. This one is also very inexpensive.

If I ever have a spot I've always sworn by Origins Super Spot Remover Blemish Treatment Gel. It's a very powerful

little gel. I also sometimes use Soap & Glorys Dr Spot. The one I've recently purchased and really love is the Mario

Badescu Drying Lotion. It is a bit pricey but it does the job amazingly. I put it on before bed and the next day the

 spot s dramatically reduced and the smaller ones are practically gone. 

Face Masks.

I thought I'd show you a few of my favourite face masks also as we're on the subject. My most favourite one

to use is the Lush Mask Of Magnaminty. Does such a great job every time and I expect nothing less from Lush.

I also purchased another Mario Badescu product recently. I bought the Mario Badescu Drying Mask to go

with my drying lotion. this mask along with it is pricey but I really see a difference after using it. A few other

favourites include Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque which is such an incredibly inexpensive but amazing mask.

I also love the Soap Glory No Clogs Allowed Super Self Heating Deep Pore Detox Mask for the times I want to

pamper myself. The Una Brennan Super Facialist Clay Mask is a great mask for when my skin needs a deep clean

and for when my skin is dry and I need some moisture I swear by Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask.

I also picked up the under eye patches in TK Maxx. I can't find a link for them as everything's quite unique in

there as most of you probably know. They're just to help with wrinkles and puffiness under your eyes. It feels nice

using them and you eyes do look noticeably different as well. 

Photography by Sophie Ford
Thanks for reading!
Sophie X

October Favourites

Hey everyone!

I'm a little late with my favourites this month but hopefully it was worth the wait!

I've been switching up my skincare a lot recently so I've got a few new skincare products here which

I'm really excited to share with you. Plus I finally found a brow product that I absolutely love for only £6.

Enjoy!

Maybelline Brow Satin Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown

Im very happy with my brow routine but I'm always looking of other brow products to try out, especially if

they are cheaper! As soon as I saw the advert for this, I went straight out and bought it and now I'm obsessed.

I looks very natural and is so easy to apply. Definitely suggest it if you're a brow beginner. The only fault

with it is that the side the sponge is, has started sort of leaking. I'm not sure if anyone else has had this problem

but other than that it's an amazing little product.

Maybelline Color Drama Lipstick in Berry Much

I wanted to try these new lipsticks for ages! I finally got round to trying them and I bought this colour and

another colour which is a bright red and I'm so in love. I've heard mixed reviews on these but I personally love

them. They are very pigmented and last ages. Plus they don't leave your lips looking dry as they are very

moisturising as well. Pretty good for only £4.99!

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

After my most recent post, I'm sure you can tell I really like this mascara. I won't go on as you can read what my

thoughts were on it in that post but it's the best mascara I've ever used. The primer came free with the mascara

and it really does help using it before applying the mascara. It's not the cheapest I know but it is 10% off at the

moment at Debenhams!

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

I spoke about this cleansing balm in my latest collective haul. I'm really getting on well with it. I've had it over

a month and it's barely gone down so although it's pricey, it does last quite a while which is worth it in the

long run. It's creamy and literally takes off all my make up. I use it with a muslin cloth and my face feels so

much cleaner and moisturised after using it. I've definitely converted to cleansing balms now!

Origins High Potency Night a Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream

Seeing as I'm trying to get a better skincare routine, I thought I better get a decent night cream. I've always

loved Origins products and have never had any complaint about anything I've bought from them. This cream

helps renew your skin overnight and keeps your skin looking moisturised and fights dullness. My skin looks

so much more plump and glowly (if that's even a word!) since using it!

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Cleansing and Toning Lotion

I wanted a new toner that was a bit stronger and gave me better results. I was using Neutogena's spot stress

control cleansing lotion after I used my cleansing balm to help fight against spots but I wasn't seeing as

much of a change as I'd like. I researched others to see what the best sellers where and what things people

liked. I bought two different ones and this was one of them. I've been using it for a few weeks now and I'm

definitely seeing a different since using it! I use it night and morning after cleansing and when I wake up all

my blemished and reduced quite a bit

 Maybelline Color Drama Lipstick - Berry Much                               Maybelline Brow Satin - Medium Brown

Matalan Owl Coasters - Similar Here & Here

Having white furniture is pretty but it does mean that if I'm not careful I can leave marks which, I obviously

don't want so for a while I've been on the look out for some cute coasters. I saw these in Matalan and just had

to get them! I believe I paid about £4/£6 for them, so pretty reasonable pricing. I couldn't find the actual ones

I got online but found some similar.

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X